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Concerns over plans to turn Willaston pub into children’s nursery

Concerns over plans to turn Willaston pub into children’s nursery

Residents in Willaston have aired concerns over plans to convert a former pub into a new children’s nursery.

Proposals have been submitted to Cheshire East Council to convert The Lamb on Wistaston Road into a nursery.

June 16, 2026
Nantwich nursery submits plans to expand to offer more childcare

Nantwich nursery submits plans to expand to offer more childcare

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich nursery is looking to expand so it can provide extra places following the government’s increase in funding for childcare.

Sunflowers at St Anne’s Day Nursery on Wellington Road, overseen by the governing body of St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, has applied for permission for a modular building to provide extra capacity.

September 25, 2025
Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has secured funding to expand its nursery provision.

The village school is one of 300 across the UK to be approved for the school-based nursery capital grant 2024-2025.

April 3, 2025
Stapeley nursery rated Good in latest Ofsted inspection

Stapeley nursery rated Good in latest Ofsted inspection

Staff at a nursery in Stapeley are celebrating after Ofsted rated them ‘Good’ in their latest inspection.

Parklands Day Nursery was praised in the report for creating a “calm and tranquil” environment and for bonds created between staff and children.

August 27, 2024
Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich earns Eco award

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich earns Eco award

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has been recognised for cutting-edge work to preserve the school’s natural environment.

The school, which includes a nursery, is among the first in the UK to begin installing ground source (borehole) heating with a £1.8m grant as part of a Government pilot scheme.

September 21, 2023
Nantwich nursery La Maternelle rated “outstanding” by Ofsted

Nantwich nursery La Maternelle rated “outstanding” by Ofsted

A nursery in Nantwich has been classed as “Outstanding” in its latest inspection by Ofsted.

La Maternelle, based on Barony Court in Nantwich, was visited by inspectors on October 17.

November 25, 2022
Cheshire College on-campus nursery earns “Outstanding” Ofsted rating

Cheshire College on-campus nursery earns “Outstanding” Ofsted rating

Cheshire College – South & West’s on-campus nursery ‘Starting Point’ has been awarded “Outstanding” status by Ofted.

The nursery, on the Crewe campus, was inspected in August and staff are “overwhelmed” to have maintained their Outstanding rating.

September 29, 2022
Village school near Tarporley to open new nursery from September

Village school near Tarporley to open new nursery from September

St Paul’s CE Primary School in Utkinton near Tarporley is launching nursery provision from September 2022.

It will be available for 2-4 years olds and will be led by an experienced Early Years teacher.

June 18, 2022
Parklands Day Nursery in Nantwich celebrates 25 years

Parklands Day Nursery in Nantwich celebrates 25 years

A popular nursery in Nantwich is celebrating its silver anniversary after clocking up 25 years.

Parklands Day Nursery, on First Dig Lane in Stapeley, looked very different 26 years ago with only two houses on site enjoying the spacious and beautiful grounds.

February 4, 2022
Nantwich nursery helps raise £3,000 for Australian bushfire victims

Nantwich nursery helps raise £3,000 for Australian bushfire victims

A Nantwich nursery joined others in the same group to help raise more than £3,000 for victims of the Australian bushfires.

Youngsters at Elmscot Day Nursery in Nantwich pitched in with £127.16 raised for WIRES Wildfire Rescue.

February 21, 2020
Children visit Nantwich knitting group as part of kindness campaign

Children visit Nantwich knitting group as part of kindness campaign

Knitting nannas in Nantwich were entertained by children as part of a pre-school’s campaign to spread festive cheer and kindness.

Tots from Little Crickets pre-school, off Cumberland Avenue, visited the ‘Knit and Natter’ group which meets at Manor Court sheltered housing to deliver mince pies and sing carols.

December 29, 2019
Tots raise Children in Need funds at Nantwich nursery

Tots raise Children in Need funds at Nantwich nursery

Funds are being totted up after a first class effort for Children in Need at Little Crickets pre-school in Nantwich.

For a donation, play pals wore spotty clothes and brought their teddies.

November 19, 2019
Nantwich pre-school gets full marks from visitors at Open Day

Nantwich pre-school gets full marks from visitors at Open Day

Visitors enjoyed an open day to view facilities at a long-established pre-school group in Nantwich.

Little Crickets, based in the grounds of Highfield Academy, threw open its doors to prospective parents and children during a fun-packed day.

October 15, 2019