We have often been asked to provide an extra service for parents who just want to drop off their children for a few hours of fun to allow them time to visit the gym, go to a doctor's appointment, do some shopping or just have some Me Time!
If you are interested, please contact us
We have four units at Wells House
Tiny Wanderers, Little Adventurers, Little Explorers, and The Discoverers. Click below for more information
Our curriculum encourages children to think, reason, question, experiment and explore. Each child will have a Key Worker as we believe that warm, nurturing relationships are fundamental to meeting the young child's needs.
Here at Wells House we believe that a healthy diet begins the process of a healthy life. As a result, we will introduce ever changing menus to promote healthy eating and drinking. We accommodate children with dietary restrictions whether cultural, religious or medical.
You can see our latest OFSTED Report now on our Ofsted page. We had another tremendous report.
Ofsted found our provision to be "Good" in all four areas inspected.
Wells House Kindergarten is open Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 6 pm. We offer a flexible variety of competitively priced options, whether you are looking for full time, half days or daily sessions. Our terms and conditions are also listed here
Wells House Kindergarten has been a trusted part of the Stoneclough community for over 25 years. Conveniently located on Ringley Road, with excellent access to Swinton, Bury, Bolton and Manchester via the M60, M62 and A580, we are ideally placed for commuting families.
Set in a spacious detached property with generous outdoor grounds, we offer high-quality childcare and early education for children from birth to five years. Children are grouped into five age-appropriate units, each designed to meet their developmental needs in a nurturing, secure environment.
Child-Centred, Inclusive, and Evidence-Led
At Wells House, we believe every child is a unique individual with the potential to grow into a confident, independent learner. Our child-centred ethos is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and supports the holistic development of each child across the Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social (P.I.E.S.) domains.
As an inclusive setting, we celebrate diversity and ensure that all children feel valued, safe, and supported.
These three words are at the heart of everything we do:
We are inspired by key UK research, including the EPPE (Effective Provision of Pre-School Education) Project, which confirms that high-quality early education has lasting benefits for children’s development and future achievement.
We place great importance on outdoor learning and active play. Children spend time outside every day — exploring, moving, and developing essential physical and social skills. This is more than just fun: it’s essential for their health and learning.
According to the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Guidelines, children under five should be physically active for at least 180 minutes a day. Research from the NHS and the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) also shows that physical activity supports brain development, emotional wellbeing and early learning outcomes.
We believe that parents are a child’s first and most important educators. That’s why strong, open relationships with families are central to our work. We listen, we share, and we collaborate — to support each child’s journey both at nursery and at home.
This approach reflects best practice guidance from the Department for Education, which emphasises the importance of parent partnerships in early years education.
At Wells House Kindergarten, we are proud to provide a warm, welcoming space where children feel they belong — and where they are encouraged to explore, discover and develop a lifelong love of learning.
We invite you to visit, meet our team, and experience the Wells House difference.
We love having your child in nursery with us, we are excited to play a large part in supporting your child’s development.
But did you know your child spends at least 70% of their time at home?!
You are such an important and special part of your child’s development.
You ARE their first teacher!
The science shows us that the most important time in a baby’s development is the time from conception to two. It’s a time when your baby is learning more than at any other time in their life.
That can feel huge, and it is, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming and daunting.
What you do every day really does have a massive impact on your child’s outcome and we want to support you in being the amazing parent that you are!
Which is why we have invested in the Oliiki app, to give you a library of simple things to do at home with your bump, baby or toddler. You’ll never need to struggle again to think of things to do with your child, and on those tired days it will be a lifesaver!
The special thing about this app is it shows you tiny activities (that you might already be doing) to do with your baby on a daily basis. Each activity only lasts for as long as your baby is interested. Each activity comes with an explanation of what your child is gaining from the play that you will be doing together and only uses things from in and around the home.
It shows you what to do, how to do it and most importantly how it’s helping your child develop. As you use it each day, your baby will be developing essential skills that they will build on for all of the rest of the learning they will do in life. And you will be developing an understanding of the learning and development your child gains from the play you do.
So, while it may look like just tiny activities, they will be having a BIG IMPACT on your developing child.
So please enjoy using the Oliiki app with your child, we will also be using it in and around our setting!
Pioneering emotional wellbeing in the early years for 15 years
At Wells House Kindergarten, mindfulness isn’t a trend—it’s a cornerstone of our practice. We are proud to say that we have been a mindful nursery for nearly two decades, long before it became widely recognised in early years settings. Our deep-rooted belief in the power of mindfulness is woven through every part of our provision, from our baby rooms to our Preschool environments.
We have consistently seen how mindfulness transforms behaviour, builds emotional resilience, and creates calmer, more connected children—and we continue to champion its role in healthy child development.
What Mindfulness Looks Like in Practice
Across all age groups, mindfulness is embedded into daily routines and interactions. Some examples include:
We teach children that it’s okay to pause, reflect, and respond—rather than react. This supports the development of self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy.
Why It Matters
Mindfulness in the early years is more than just a calming tool. Research shows it enhances:
Our long-standing commitment means that mindfulness at Wells House is not just something we do—it’s part of who we are. Staff are trained to model mindful responses, offer emotional coaching, and create environments that support calmness, curiosity and connection.
Not Newcomers—Just Passionate Practitioners
While many settings are only now beginning to introduce mindfulness, we are proud to have been integrating it into early years practice for almost 20 years. We’ve seen its power to:
We invite you to visit our setting and see for yourself how mindfulness shapes our daily rhythm, our relationships, and the confident, kind, and capable children who grow here.
Here are some of the comments Ofsted made about Wells House Kindergarten in their latest report
The experienced and long standing management team are committed and passionate. They have high aspirations for the quality of the nursery. The management team regularly create clear targets to help them improve further.
Since the last inspection, they have forged links with local primary schools and nurseries and together they share good practice.
The environment is highly stimulating. Each area is carefully planned to capture children’s interests and to support their development. For example, older children benefit from a vast range of activities and interesting resources aimed specifically at supporting their literacy skills.
A wealth of information is exchanged between staff and parent’s. Staff offer well targeted support for parent’s to extend children’s learning at home. For example, parents are offered activities and professional advice, such as tips on promoting children’s speech. This contributes to the good progress that children make.
Staff provide a consistent approach to promoting children’s positive behaviour. For instance, staff working with very young children use picture cards to communicate positive messages, such as kind hands. Older children help to create the rules which are displayed in their room. All children’s behaviour is good in relation to their age.
Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. This is underpinned by effective policies. Consequently, children's safety and well-being is supported
The management team demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting high-quality childcare
Regular training opportunities undertaken by staff ensure qualification levels are high and they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide quality care and learning. This has had a positive impact on the learning experiences offered to children, particularly babies
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