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Heron Day Nursery

St Johns Centre, Brick Kiln Lane, Wigan WN1 1XH
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Heron Day Nursery, Wigan
Heron Day Nursery, Wigan
Heron Day Nursery, Wigan

For over 25 years Heron Day Nursery has been working in partnership with staff, parents and outside agencies to deliver the best possible start in life.

Staff work to ensure each child has the highest quality of learning in a safe and welcoming environment.

The nursery, which takes children from six weeks to five-years-old, has a spacious outdoor play environment for children to explore and learn in. Inside, each room...  

Funding & Fees

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Competitive prices.
We offer daily prices and a discounted weekly price.

We offer 15 and 30 hours funding over 38 week and 51 week stretch

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Owner

  • Heron Day Nursery Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Lyndsey Pemberton (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 148

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • They have a car park available

Heron Day Nursery Reviews (48)

9.9

Heron Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Heron Day Nursery has 48 reviews.

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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been coming to Heron Day Nursery for a while now and we love it so much the staff are so lovely and my daughter has lovely friends. I love the fact they have an app to keep us informed in what she's doing when she's at nursery, she really bloomed and become more confident when coming to Heron Days, and has developed in her speaking, such a lovely team, I also love the fact you have events on a lot of the time and a lot of it includes parents which is lovely.

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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Cannot recommend this nursery enough. The staff care so much about the children, and they create such lovely bonds. My son is so happy there. There is a lot of involvement with parents and they are constantly thinking of new things to do with the children every day. No concerns about safety at all, the children are all looked after so well and they always have enough time to give each child enough attention.

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Review from Niamh F (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery, the staff are amazing with my little boy he's always happy and smiling to go. All the staff are really lovely, very welcoming and caring and helpful. My child has been there for a very long time now and they've always been great with him he's come on so well being at Heron Day Nursery. He's always coming home telling me he's had a good day and he's been doing this and that. Couldn't thank them enough for everything, I would definitely recommend Heron Day Nursery to anyone! Thank you for everything very much appreciated.

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Review from Victoria A (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Both my daughter and son attend Heron Day Nursery, she grew up throughout the nursery and is now in school going to morning/afterschool club which is great, amazing staff and environment for the children. They have made every effort to understand her, helped her to learn and grow. She loves it there and attends holiday club too which she also loves, she is always so excited to go in the holidays!

My son also attends, he absolutely loves nursery and really adores all of the staff he is with. He has learned so much from them and continues learning everyday. The staff are always available for a conversation if needed, and it is very much an open door attitude. They are very understanding and helpful in every possible scenario, they have always been great since they first started here (around 6 years ago now). I am so glad I chose this nursery and I truly appreciate everyone at the nursery and everything they do for us.

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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff are brilliant, my daughter loves to go there. The managers and teachers are very friendly and really helpful. They do lots of activities for kids. Is close to town center so easily you can get access to bus station and train. I totally recommend this nursery.

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Review from Joanne S (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My little boy first started at another nursery until it closed, the staff made the transfer to this nursery very easy and pleasant for him, since being at the Heron Day Nursery all the staff have contributed to the development of my child and he loves coming here. When he moves on in September he will continue breakfast club here, so will still see the staff he has grown so fond of, overall Heron Day Nursery have been amazing and I couldn't have wished for a better place for my child to have been. Thank you to you all I'm more grateful than you'll ever know.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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So grateful to everyone at Heron. Such lovely and helpful staff. They have been nothing but supportive. From the manager to the chef. My son's had an amazing start in life, he's always happy there and so are we. Sad that this chapter is gonna be ending soon.

Thank you, Heron Day Nursery!

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery with the most caring staff. My children have attended the nursery for over two years and we have always had a positive experience. My children have thrived whilst being at Heron, they have always had good relationships with their key workers and have been encouraged to build meaningful friendships with their peers. The staff here communicate very well and over time have built a good relationship with us as parents. 100% recommend!

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Review from Harmony K (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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We chose this nursery as my niece attended here and heard really good reviews. We were looking for a space urgently due to new work commitments and Heron Day had the availability which was so helpful. They worked with both me and Dad when it came to weaning my son - it was done at our pace and how we wanted, the communication is brilliant from staff to parents (text messages and the app). Daily updates on meals, toileting and other information. My son is happy here at Heron Day, the staff are excellent!

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Couldn't have wished for a better nursery and staff to look after my little boy for the last 2 years. He has loved it and has always been looked after and come home happy and smiley! Thank you for everything!

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Review from Oliver W (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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What a lovely nursery our two little ones went at two years old and stayed all the way through to leaving for school, and they now go to after school club. The main thing that drew us to this nursery is the staff, and how welcoming they are when each individual child comes into the nursery and leaves. With five years of experience myself in childcare. They are so attentive to each child's needs and wants which makes it feel so much better when leaving our children. The information they gave for both our children was very informative, but also you could tell it was personally done to each of our child's wants and needs. A fantastic nursery with lovely food the children talk about. To the staff and the management who are so welcoming and friendly, 10/10.

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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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I love heron day nursery all 3 of my children have attended and my youngest is currently there!
They go above and beyond for all the children and meet there individul needs.
All the staff are experienced and so friendly I would highly recommend

I’ve experienced all the rooms from baby room through to after school Club and each room delivers high-quality care.

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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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We use holiday club here and my daughter absolutely loves it. There’s so much for them to do, and even after a full day I struggle to get her to leave. She also recently went on a farm trip, which was her first day without mum/dad and she’s had a really positive experience. I have complete trust in the staff who clearly love their job!

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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Well, what can I say about Heron Day Nursery? I looked around for my daughter as a mum with anxiety I was at ease nearly straight away once I meet the manager and all the staff. Lots of smiling children's faces looking up at me and when it came to my son I knew straight away I was going to send him there. Now 3 years on my daughter goes to after school club which she loves and my son is ready to start school, who also will go to the after school club. Could not ask for a more friendly and caring nursery. Nothing is too much to ask. Keep going everyone you are all amazing. Thank you for helping my children grow.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been attending Heron Day Nursery for nearly a year and loves it!

It's an outstanding nursery that attends to every need of the individual child. My child has come along way since starting, the baby room love and care for him, have helped him and followed his routine. I am completely at rest when my child is at nursery knowing he is safe and very well looked after and I couldn't thank the staff here enough.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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This daycare is an amazing place! My daughter has been at Heron Day Nursery for over 2 years now. Staff have so much heart and a caring mindset. They are incredible to my daughter. I love this place and so does my child.

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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Great wraparound care for my two children. They love attending and have developed lovely relationships with staff. Great range of activities offered for holiday club that take the children's interests into account.

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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended this nursery from being a baby and is due to leave to go to school soon and will miss all his new friends and staff as he has a good relationship with them all. All the staff are friendly and make us feel welcome. The nursery is a safe and clean environment and I would recommend this to anyone looking.

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Review from Alison A (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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My granddaughter has been here since she was a young baby, she is now in her preschool year and she absolutely loves it, she is sociable and confident. This is a happy and safe environment and the attention to detail with the every day updates are to be commended, very approachable and friendly staff and a great connection with the local community.

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Review from Adam J (Father of Child) published on 10 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Very good nursery, my little girl has been there since she was six months old and she is three now. She absolutely loves going and loves all her teachers, they have helped my girl learn a lot. It will be a sad day when she leaves to go to school.

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  • Recipient: Heron Day NurseryDate: Wednesday 12 Feb 2020
  • Recipient: Heron Day NurseryDate: Wednesday 22 Jun 2016

Meet the Team (13)

Lyndsey Pemberton Job Title: Wigan Nursery Manager/Area Manager
Lyndsey Pemberton

I have worked in the nursery industry for 24 years and gained all my experience at Heron Day Nursery. I worked my way up the ladder and have been a Manager for the last 13 years. I have an NVQ level 5 Early years qualification, paediatric first aid, food hygiene level 3 and safeguarding level 3. I am designated lead for the nursery and have completed many courses throughout my years to gain a wide range of knowledge and experience. I am also a mother to three children who are now growing up into amazing young adults and both my girls are following the passion I have for childcare in working in early years.

Kirsty Barlow Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2011
Kirsty Barlow

I have worked in the Childcare industry for 13 years. I started working at Heron Day Nursery in 2011 as the Out of School Manager then in January 2015 became the Nursery Deputy Manager. I have achieved my BA HONS level 6 in Education, studies and Early years, I hold a valid paediatric first aid certificate and have attended many training courses over the years including safeguarding and food hygiene and have gained a wide range of experience. I have two beautiful young daughters.

Leonie Pemberton Job Title: Out of School Club Manager/Third in Charge Joined: 2018
Leonie Pemberton

I am your Out of School Club Manager and the third in Charge. I have my Level 3 qualification and have worked for the company since 2018. I have experience in working with children from birth to 11 years and experience in running a children's club in Greece and Mallorca. I love everything Disney and my favourite place to holiday is Disney.

Jennifer (Jenni) Neil Job Title: Head of 0-2 Joined: 2002
Jennifer (Jenni) Neil

I have worked in the nursery industry for 18 years I have worked at Heron Day Nursery since 2002. I am BTEC Level 4 qualified and I am also paediatric first aid trained.

Chloe Isherwood Job Title: Head of Toddlers Joined: 2015
Chloe Isherwood

I have worked in the nursery industry for 9 years. I started working at Heron Day Nursery in 2015 and became Head of toddlers in 2019. I am Level 3 qualified and I am also paediatric first aid trained and I am a mum of two beautiful boys

Stephanie Halliwell Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2016
Stephanie Halliwell

I have worked in the nursery industry for 8 years. I started working at Heron Day Nursery in 2016 and became Head of Upper Toddlers in 2022 after I came back from working at our sister nursery. I am Level 3 qualified and qualified paediatric first aid trained and I am a mum of two beautiful children

Samantha Jepson Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2015
Samantha Jepson

I have worked in the nursery industry for 17 years. I started working at Heron Day Nursery in 2015. I am Level 3 childcare qualified and I am paediatric first aid trained.

Alisha Blan Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2020
Alisha Blan

I have worked in the nursery industry for 4 years. I started working at Heron Day Nursery in 2020. I am Level 2 childcare qualified and currently working towards my level 3 and I am paediatric first aid trained. I am mum to a beautiful little 1-year-old daughter.

Casey Pemberton Job Title: Apprentice Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2022
Casey Pemberton

I started working at Heron Day Nursery in 2022. I am currently coming towards the end of my Level 2 childcare training and hoping to finish in August 2024. I am paediatric first aid trained.

Veronica Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2019
Veronica

I have worked in the nursery industry for 5 years. I started working at Heron Day Nursery in 2019. I am Level 3 childcare qualified and I am paediatric first aid trained. I also have a young daughter.

Pete Ashton Job Title: Cook Joined: 2011
Pete Ashton

I have been the cook at Heron Day Nursery since 2011. I am Level 2 food hygiene.

Pauline Brown Job Title: Kitchen assistant / Cleaner Joined: 2016
Pauline Brown

I have been working at Heron Day Nursery since 2016 and I am Level 2 food hygiene qualified.

Keith Pemberton Job Title: Nursery Dog Joined: 2020
Keith Pemberton

My name is Keith and I come to work with my mummy at nursery. I love to play ball with the children and lots of belly rubs. My favourite drink is milk.

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