Headstart Day Nursery, Grantham
Headstart Day Nursery is set within a charming former school building, offering warm, spacious, and inspiring environments where children can play, learn, and grow. The nursery is divided into age-specific rooms, each carefully designed to support children at every stage of their early development.
Baby Room (0-18 months)
Our Baby Room provides a calm and nurturing space, complete with a dedicated sleep room. We work closely with parents to follow each baby’s individual routine, ensuring a smooth and comforting experience. As they grow, babies transition to our Pre-Toddler Unit.
Pre-Toddler Unit
Located in a cosy log cabin within our garden, the Pre-Toddler Unit is perfect for children who are becoming more mobile. Here, little ones are encouraged to explore their surroundings, develop independence, and build confidence through play.
Toddler Room (2 years+)
Upon turning two, children move into the Toddler Room. This room focuses on expanding their natural curiosity, supporting decision-making, and fostering independence through a variety of activities and exploratory play.
Pre-School Learning Centre (3 years+)
When children reach the age of three, they join our Pre-School Learning Centre. The centre is divided into two areas:
• Lower Pre-School – The welcoming first step for 3-year-olds, introducing a more structured learning environment while still prioritising “learning through play.”
• Upper Pre-School – Designed for children preparing to start school the following year. Here, we focus on school-readiness skills, working closely with families to ensure every child feels confident and excited for their transition to “big school.”
Our Outdoor Provision
At Headstart Day Nursery, we believe that outdoor learning is an essential part of every child’s development. Just like our indoor spaces, our garden areas are thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and support children’s learning across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Age-Specific Outdoor Areas
In addition to our main garden, we provide dedicated outdoor spaces for both babies and toddlers. These areas offer safe, age-appropriate equipment that supports early physical skills, sensory exploration, and confidence-building. Having their own space allows our youngest children to explore freely and safely while developing at their own pace.
Toddler Outdoor Area
Our Toddler Room benefits from its own secure outdoor area, which children can access through free flow play throughout the day. This space is equipped with carefully selected resources and activities that reflect the children’s interests, helping them develop independence, communication, and early problem-solving skills. Practitioners plan the environment to ensure that every child has opportunities to explore, discover, and take on new challenges.
Main Garden
All children at the nursery have access to our main garden, a vibrant and engaging outdoor environment filled with resources to support physical development, imaginative play, and social interaction. From climbing equipment to natural materials, the garden provides rich opportunities for learning through exploration. Our dedicated practitioners work closely with the children to shape this space, ensuring it remains responsive to their interests, curiosity, and growing imaginations.
Forest School
We are proud to offer Forest School sessions as an addition for our Pre-School children, giving them enriching opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with the natural world. Led by a Level 3 qualified Forest School Practitioner these sessions take place weekly each term and are delivered in partnership with our sister nursery, Stepping Stones, at their dedicated Forest School site. (Please see their page for more information about this provision).
Forest School is a well-established approach that supports children’s holistic development. Through fixed weekly sessions each term, children take part in child-led exploration, hands-on activities, and meaningful time spent in natural environments. These experiences help them develop a wide range of skills that build confidence, independence, and resilience.
Meet the team
Nicola
Manager
Tiffany
Deputy Manager
Hannah
Baby Room Morning Supervisor
Reanne
Baby Room Afternoon Supervisor
Dee
Baby Room
Kirsty
Baby Room
Lisa
Baby Room
Violet
Pre-Toddler Room Supervisor
Maryanne
Pre-Toddler Room
Evie
Pre-Toddler Room
Kat
Pre-Toddler Room
Steph
Toddler Room Supervisor
Leah
Toddler Room
Lucy
Toddler Room
Cheryl
Lower Pre-School Supervisor
Tilly
Lower Pre-School
Sarah
Upper Pre-School Supervisor
Chandrani
Upper Pre-School
Elli
Upper Pre-School
Viv
Upper Pre-School
Vicky
Clubhouse Supervisor
Cheryl
Forest School Leader
Val
Relief Staff
Get in touch
Headstart 01476 591744
Stepping Stones 01476 593643
Headstart Grantham
The Old School, Dudley Rd, Grantham NG31 9AB
Headstart Grantham, The Old School, Dudley Rd, Grantham NG31 9AB
Stepping Stones Grantham
Agnes St, Grantham NG31 6QP
Stepping Stones Grantham, Agnes St, Grantham NG31 6QP
Headstart Clubhouse at Huntingtower School