Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Provider in Bolton
At High View Kindergarten, we have provided nurturing childcare for children aged 0-7 since 1993. Our Ofsted-registered nursery operates from a historic stone-built residence in Bolton, offering spacious indoor environments and extensive outdoor facilities. Our team includes an Early Years Professional, degree-qualified staff, and experienced practitioners who implement the Birth to Five Matters framework through play-based learning. We maintain a 'Good' Ofsted rating across all areas, with particular strengths in staff expertise and child-centred approaches.Our partnerships with Mini Minds and adherence to Schools Food Trust guidelines ensure holistic development and nutritional excellence. The nursery's family-like atmosphere, combined with professional training opportunities for staff, creates an environment where children thrive. Located in Sharples with easy access from surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on creating a home-from-home setting that supports individual growth and family collaboration.
Services
Baby Room
Toddler Provision
Pre-School Programme
Nutritional Meals
Mindfulness Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Established in 1993 with continuous 'Good' Ofsted ratings
- Team includes Early Years Professional and degree-qualified staff
- Award-winning nutrition programme with Schools Food Trust guidance
- Specialist Mini Minds partnership for emotional development
- Historic building with extensive outdoor learning spaces
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Amazing nursery
Welcoming staff
Lovely start to finish
Professional team
Will all be missed
Services
Baby Room
Our Bunnies baby room provides age-appropriate care for infants in a secure, sensory-rich environment. Qualified practitioners deliver individualised routines following Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. The space features designated areas for rest, play and developmental activities that stimulate all five senses.
Pre-School Programme
Cubs pre-school prepares children for formal education through structured learning aligned with Birth to Five Matters. Our curriculum combines literacy, numeracy and social skills development with outdoor exploration. Staff use dinosaur-themed resources to teach emotional regulation and mindfulness techniques.
Nutritional Meals
We provide balanced meals following Schools Food Trust guidelines, with menus reviewed by nutritionists. Our programme includes fresh ingredients, dietary adaptations and food education. Children participate in mealtime discussions about healthy choices and food origins.
Mindfulness Sessions
Mini Minds programme develops emotional intelligence through mindfulness, affirmations and storytelling. Children learn emotional regulation using dinosaur characters and themed books. Monthly topics explore uniqueness, cooperation and positive thinking in age-appropriate ways.
Outdoor Provision
Extensive outdoor spaces feature age-segregated play zones with climbing equipment, gardening areas and natural exploration trails. The environment encourages physical development, risk assessment and nature connection while meeting safety standards for early years provision.
People
Alex Westrup
Director
NNEB-qualified director with over 20 years' experience in early years education. Oversees strategic development while maintaining close involvement in daily nursery operations and staff training programmes.
Sacha Seabrook
Director
BA Hons graduate and Early Years Professional managing curriculum implementation. Focuses on staff development and maintaining Ofsted compliance standards across both nursery locations.
Zoe Lomas
Director
Foundation Degree holder in Early Years leading operational management. Specialises in child welfare policies and implementing innovative educational programmes like Mini Minds.
Julie Fry
Nursery Manager
HNC-qualified manager responsible for daily operations. Ensures consistent delivery of care standards across all age groups and maintains communication with parents regarding child progress.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We accept children from birth up to seven years old, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and pre-school aged children.
What is your Ofsted rating?
We maintain a 'Good' Ofsted rating across all assessment areas, with our most recent inspection confirming high standards in care and education.
How do you support emotional development?
Our Mini Minds programme uses dinosaur-themed resources to teach emotional regulation, mindfulness and positive thinking through age-appropriate activities and storytelling.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes an Early Years Professional, degree-qualified practitioners and NNEB-certified staff, all with extensive experience in early years education.
Do you provide meals?
Yes, we offer nutritious meals following Schools Food Trust guidelines, with menus reviewed by nutritionists and adaptations for special dietary requirements.
