Based in the heart of Devizes, Heathcote House offers flexible sessions from 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
Our Nursery Manager, Heather, brings a wonderful, child-led approach where children are given the space to learn and develop at their own pace.
Between our nurturing atmosphere and imaginative indoor and outdoor spaces, we’re all about building confidence and curiosity through everyday play.
Inspiring outdoor learning – our beautiful grounds surround the nursery, offering safe, engaging spaces for children to play, explore, and connect with nature.
Delicious and nutritious home cooked meals – all of our meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site by our lovely chef Joyce, ensuring your child is well-nourished throughout the day.
Flexible and wraparound childcare – year-round and limited term time places are available, from 7.30am-6pm
Funding support for families – we guarantee families their fully funded hours when eligible for Early Years funding entitlement.
We are passionate about the outdoors and believe that fresh air is essential for a happy day of play. Our nursery garden is full of enchanting woodland areas just waiting to be discovered alongside our secret sandpit, where children can spend hours building and creating.
Whether we are exploring the trees or enjoying the wide open space, we love to spend as much time as possible outside, making the most of every adventure the garden has to offer.
We love being part of our local community and enjoy regular trips to the library and other nearby landmarks. To help the children develop a broader understanding of the world around them, we also welcome local professionals to the nursery.
Whether it’s a visit from a friendly vet or a local firefighter, these visits offer wonderful opportunities for the children to learn about different roles and discover the vital part they play in our community.
If your child joins the nursery as a baby, their journey begins with our ‘Little Sparks’. Our baby room is a nurturing, homely environment designed to feel like a home-from-home. We love to encourage curiosity in our youngest children, using open-ended resources, while our friendly team is always on hand to help them explore new textures and sounds. When it’s time to rest, there are plenty of cosy spaces for your little one to snuggle up or share a story, as well as a dedicated, tranquil sleep room for peaceful dreams.
Once your child is confidently on the move, they’ll join the ‘Navigators’ in our older baby room. It’s a busy, active space where we use plenty of fresh air and loose-parts play to spark their creativity. We’re big on nurturing independence here, so we’ll gently encourage your little one as they learn to feed themselves and wash their hands.
After a busy morning of discovery, the room transforms into a peaceful space for a post-lunch nap, complete with dimmed lights and cosy sleep mattresses. Don’t worry if your child isn’t ready for a sleep, though – a familiar face from our team will take them to join the Inventors room so they stay happy and busy.
Around you child’s second birthday, they will transition into our ‘Inventors’ room. This is a stage of wonderful imagination, where children are free to explore everything from construction and role play to musical instruments and our cosy story corner. We love sensory exploration, and your child will have daily opportunities to dive into messy play with sand, water and foam; choosing the activities that spark their curiosity the most.
The adventure continues in our garden, where ‘Inventors’ can get creative in the mud kitchen, explore our digging bays and ride-on tractors, or enjoy new physical challenges. Whether they are mark-making or building confidence through free-flow play, we ensure every day is filled with discovery and fun.
As your child enters their final year before starting school, they become a ‘Pioneer’ in our pre-school room. Here we offer a rich variety of resources and learning opportunities that encourage children to lead their own play, while our staff team thoughtfully create activities to extend their ideas.
To help your child feel confident and ready for the transition to Reception, the ‘Pioneers’ enjoy small-group sessions, including circle time and an introduction to early phonics. The adventure continues outdoors with Forest School and gardening, where the children learn to care for the environment first-hand; a wonderful way to foster independence and a love for learning before they take their next big step into school.
We’d love to show you and your little one around the Nursery! Book a tour to meet our friendly team and discover what we have to offer.