Outstanding Early Education In Lymm.
Your child deserves the very best start. At Rosebank & Nature Garden, your little one receives high-quality, holistic care from birth to 11 years - right here in Lymm, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm.
Outstanding Early Education In Lymm.
Your child deserves the very best start. At Rosebank & Nature Garden, your little one receives high-quality, holistic care from birth to 11 years - right here in Lymm, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm.
Owned · Est. 1991
Staff Experience
Graduates
Outstanding · Since 2013
Rosebank Day Nursery
0 to 5 years old, Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6pm.
From their very first days, your child deserves a place that feels like home. Rosebank is a cosy, nurturing nursery for children aged 0 - 5, where Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles shape every experience - from sensory play and storytelling to music, outdoor exploration, and nourishing meals. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, so your child can grow, thrive, and simply be a child.
We've been Outstanding for...
Proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted since August 2013
Children thrive in this exceptional nursery. They are extremely happy and feel very safe. The highly skilled staff nurture children's curiosity and inspire imagination.
Ofsted Report — October 2024Warm and trusting relationships are nurtured. Staff seize every moment to build on children's interests. Children receive constant attention from an adult. They excel as their needs are met extremely well.
Ofsted Report — October 2024Conversations, chats and communication happen naturally throughout the day, promoting children's language exceptionally well. This is key to the strong progress that children make.
Ofsted Report — October 2024The nursery's curriculum carefully considers how key concepts and knowledge link to children's stages of development. Staff guide and support the children at every point of their learning journey. This helps children to excel.
Ofsted Report — October 2024From the earliest age, children learn to see themselves as confident learners. They are motivated to lead their learning and eager to join in.
Ofsted Report — October 2024Staff have a deep understanding of how children learn and develop. They use research-led techniques and strategies to ensure that the environment and teaching helps children to flourish.
Ofsted Report — October 2024Their behaviour and manners are impeccable. A culture of respect is developed through the way children and adults interact with each other.
Ofsted Report — October 2024Parents and carers comment on how they feel part of their child's learning. These ongoing initiatives promote learning opportunities at home and strengthen parent partnerships.
Ofsted Report — October 2024
Nature Garden Day Nursery
& Forest School
3 years to 11 years old, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6 pm.
Nature Garden Day Nursery & Forest School
3 years to 11 years old, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6 pm.
Nature Garden is a unique forest school in leafy Lymm where children explore, play, and learn outdoors year-round. Our seasonal curriculum fosters resilience, independence, and a deep love for nature. Rooted in Montessori and Reggio Emilia values, we nurture creativity and whole-body learning.
Ravenbannk Primary School also offer Breakfast and After School Clubs with meals, homework help, and engaging activities.
Our Stay & Play sessions are held every Monday and Friday during term time, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM in our beautiful, purpose-built Scandinavian log cabin. Join us to meet other parents, use our baby scales, and enjoy light refreshments!
There is nowhere quite like Nature Garden. Your child spends their days exploring, playing, and learning in the great outdoors - year-round - at this unique forest school in the heart of Lymm.
Guided by Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles, your child's seasonal curriculum builds resilience, independence, creativity, and a deep, lasting connection with nature.
Already part of the Nature Garden family? When your child starts at Ravenbank Primary School, they can stay close to the people and place they love. Our Breakfast and After School Club wraps around the school day with warm meals, homework help, and activities that keep your child happy, settled, and looked after - right up until
you're ready to collect them.
Curious to experience it first-hand? Stay & Play runs every Monday and Friday in term time, 9:30 - 11:00 am, in our beautiful purpose-built Scandinavian log cabin. It's the perfect chance to meet other parents, ask your questions, use our baby scales, and enjoy light refreshments - no pressure, just a warm welcome.
We've been Outstanding for...
Proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted since 18th September 2024
The attention to detail and meticulous planning are second to none. Leaders have embedded an ambitious curriculum, securely rooted in the knowledge of how children develop and what they need to learn next.
Ofsted Report — September 2024Children explore freely and confidently in this incredibly well-organised and purposeful setting. Staff skilfully engage children in the wondrous opportunities on offer.
Ofsted Report — September 2024Children's emotional security is promoted exceptionally well by staff, who act as excellent role models. All children behave incredibly well and display highly positive attitudes to learning.
Ofsted Report — September 2024The inspirational management team is extremely supportive and provides very effective leadership for staff. Strong teamwork and shared high aspirations for the children are at the heart of everything they do.
Ofsted Report — September 2024Children with SEND are included in the setting exceptionally well and make excellent progress from their starting points. Staff go above and beyond to support every child.
Ofsted Report — September 2024Mealtimes are delightful. Children confidently self-serve and show high levels of concentration as they carefully pour their own water. Opportunities such as these build children's confidence as they become capable and confident individuals.
Ofsted Report — September 2024Staff promote a love of reading by sharing stories with children and referencing these during play. Story times are exceptionally well delivered and strengthen children's development across all areas of learning.
Ofsted Report — September 2024Children benefit from particularly close links with the on-site primary school. Transitions are seamless and children's needs will continue to be met when they move on to their next stage of learning.
Ofsted Report — September 2024
The Faces Your Child Will Run To Every Morning
Behind every happy child at Rosebank and Nature Garden is a team that truly cares.
Julie and Rebecca, our experienced nursery managers, bring warmth, expertise, and a genuine passion for early years that shapes every corner of nursery life.
Alongside a dedicated team of Early Years Educators, they build real, lasting relationships with your family - so you always feel informed, involved, and completely at ease.
Your child is seen as an individual here. Their unique personality, pace, and progress are celebrated every step of the way - however their journey unfolds.
Get Your Free Parent Pack - No Commitment, Just Answers
Get Your Free Parent Pack - No Commitment, Just Answers
Not quite ready to visit yet? That's completely fine. Request your free Parent Pack and discover what makes your child's experience here so different - at your own pace, from the comfort of home.
Not quite ready to visit yet? That's completely fine. Request your free Parent Pack and discover what makes your child's experience here so different - at your own pace, from the comfort of home.
Why Your Child Will Thrive Here
Expansive Outdoor Play Spaces
At least three hours of fresh air and free movement, every single day.
On-Site Kitchens
Nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks tailored to growing bodies and curious appetites, prepared daily by our superb chef!
Seasonal & Cultural Celebrations
Our year is filled with joyful moments of celebration and shared traditions.
Dedicated Rooms
Our sand room, music room, and library provide spaces for calm exploration, joyful creativity.
SEND Support
We support children with special educational needs and disability (SEND), and would be happy to discuss next steps with your family.
Family Events & Community Links
We believe early learning thrives in partnership with parents, carers, and our wonderful local community.
School Readiness
We support each child’s next steps through purposeful play, emotional resilience, and growing independence.
Before and After School Club
At Ravenbank Primary School - Children can enjoy breakfast starting from 7:30 am, High Tea at our After School Club, and academic support.
Stay & Play Sessions
Hosted in our stunning Scandinavian log cabin at Nature Garden, enjoy refreshments and calm play time with your little one every Monday & Friday (during term time).
Expansive Outdoor Play Spaces
At least three hours of fresh air and free movement, every single day.
On-Site Kitchens
Nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks tailored to growing bodies and curious appetites.
Dedicated Rooms
Our sand room, music room, and library provide spaces for calm exploration, joyful creativity.
Seasonal & Cultural Celebrations
Our year is filled with joyful moments of celebration and shared traditions.
SEND Support
We support children with special educational needs and disability (SEND), and would be happy to discuss next steps with your family.
Family Events
& Community Links
We believe early learning thrives in partnership with parents, carers, and tour wonderful local community.
School Readiness
We support each child’s next steps through purposeful play, emotional resilience, and growing independence.
Before and After School Club
At Nature Garden - Children can enjoy breakfast starting from 7:30 am, High Tea at our After School Club, and academic support.
Stay & Play Sessions
Hosted in our stunning Scandinavian log cabin at Nature Garden, enjoy refreshments and calm play time with your little one every Monday & Friday (during term time).
The Early Years Experience Your Child Deserves - Right Here in Lymm
Choosing the right nursery for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll make - and it can feel overwhelming. That's why we've put together a free guide covering exactly what to look for, the questions worth asking, and the signs that tell you a nursery is truly exceptional. Your child deserves the best. This guide helps you find it.
Amazing Facilities For
Your Child
Every corner of Rosebank & Nature Garden has been thoughtfully designed with little explorers in mind. Our beautiful spaces — from vibrant indoor rooms to our enriching outdoor areas — offer children endless opportunities to play, discover, and grow.
Amazing Facilities For Your Child
Step inside and you'll feel it immediately - every space has been designed for your child to explore, wonder, and thrive. From bright, stimulating indoor rooms to open, enriching outdoor areas, your child's curiosity is met at every turn. The environment here doesn't just support learning - it sparks it, nurturing your child's independence, creativity, and confidence from the very first day.
Wondering What It's Really Like? Here's What Our Families Say
We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
We warmly invite you to visit us and experience our homely environment, inspiring resources, and peaceful outdoor spaces.
"The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn."
-Maria Montessori
Rosebank Day Nursery
53 Pepper St, Lymm WA13 0JG
01925 321088
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Nature Garden
Ravenbank Primary School, Pepper St, Lymm WA13 0JT
01925 758959
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