Thank you for considering placing your child at Tiny Adventures.
Please take the time to read the information below, if you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact the Nursery Manager
We provide full day care for children from birth to 4 years. Tiny Adventures have a special needs policy in place, and we also work closely with the Cheshire East Council. The nursery is OFSTED registered. We are also a member of East Cheshire NDNA (National Day Nursery Association).
Tiny Adventures is purposely build nursery located within Macclesfield Learning Zone which provides high security for children. We have fantastic and spacious woodland garden where children grow their own fruit and vegetables. Our four well designed and equipped rooms allow us to deliver high quality education and care in happy, fun and professional environment.
Children’s learning and development is carefully monitored and recorded by the child’s key person who also ensures children will have a secure attachment and will feel safe whilst in our care. Our daily routine is planed from children’s interests, and activities and resources are carefully selected to enhance and encourage children’s learning and development through play and challenges.
Our highly qualified staff are all 1st Aid trained and have full knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding children. At Tiny Adventures we believe that parents/carers are children’s main educator and therefore we promote and focus on positive and successful partnership with parents/carers.
Please read on for more information, however, there is only so much we can tell you in words and pictures so we would be delighted to show you round our setting and answer any questions you may have.
Our Nursery at Macclesfield College
Welcome to Tiny Adventures Learning Zone – a special nursery where little minds develop and grow!
🎨 Learning Zone 🧸
Our Rooms at the Learning Zone Macclesfield
A warm and joyful place where every child feels special.
🐞 Meet The Learning Zone Team 🐞
At Tiny Adventures Learning Zone Macclesfield, our team of caring and highly qualified Early Years practitioners work closely together to provide the very best start for every child.
Our experienced leadership team supports the nursery hands-on each day, ensuring high standards of care, safety and education are maintained at all times.
All of our staff are fully trained in safeguarding and paediatric first aid, and they work together to create a nurturing environment where children feel secure, supported and excited to learn through play, discovery and creativity.
Snuggle Seekers
Our two rooms offer a warm, homely environment where little ones feel secure and are cared for. Soft furnishings, cozy sleep areas, and safe play spaces create a comforting atmosphere, while gentle colours and sensory toys stimulate exploration and early learning. The nursery uses a key person system, ensuring each child forms a strong, trusting bond with a familiar caregiver, supporting emotional development and confidence. Although we have our own nursery routine, we will work in partnership with parents whilst your child settles into nursery using your routine you have adapted with your child at home. This eventually filters into our nursery routine as children grow older and become more aware of life in the nursery.
Tiny Trekkers
Our two rooms offer a warm, homely environment where little ones feel secure and are cared for. Soft furnishings, cozy sleep areas, and safe play spaces create a comforting atmosphere, while gentle colours and sensory toys stimulate exploration and early learning. The nursery uses a key person system, ensuring each child forms a strong, trusting bond with a familiar caregiver, supporting emotional development and confidence. Although we have our own nursery routine, we will work in partnership with parents whilst your child settles into nursery using your routine you have adapted with your child at home. This eventually filters into our nursery routine as children grow older and become more aware of life in the nursery.
Cheeky Adventurers
Our room provides a warm, homely environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and self-discovery. Child-sized furniture, low shelves, and safe play areas allow toddlers to explore and make choices confidently. The room supports key developmental milestones, including potty training, fine motor skills, and social interaction, while offering cozy corners for rest and quiet reflection. A key person system ensures each child builds strong, trusting relationships with a familiar caregiver, fostering emotional security and confidence as they navigate new skills and experiences.
Great Explorers
A nursery room that is a stimulating, homely space that nurtures independence, curiosity, and readiness for school. Child-sized furniture, accessible resources, and engaging play areas encourage self-directed learning and decision-making. Activities support early literacy, numeracy, social skills, and problem-solving, while cozy corners provide calm spaces for reflection and rest. The key person system ensures each child forms a strong, trusting relationship with a familiar caregiver, building confidence and emotional security as they prepare for the transition to school.
We are proud of our philosophy!
“We believe every child is unique and deserves a safe, nurturing environment where children feel valued and confident. Through play, exploration and curiosity we support each child’s development, independence, and a love for learning through play.
We promote healthy lifestyle with nutritious meals, active play, and time outdoors. Strong partnership with parents are central to what we do, ensuring every child feels supported, happy and ready to thrive.
Every day in our nursery is an adventure that never ends…”
Nutritional, well balanced, award winning menu!
Tiny Adventures operate a healthy eating policy and endeavour to ensure that the children receive a balanced diet while in our care. This was recognised by East Cheshire Council when the nursery was awarded ‘Golden Apple Award’. Fresh foods are used to prepare the meals for the children. Salt is never added to the cooking and we operate a low sugar policy. All food is freshly prepared on site. Tiny Adventures follow the Oral Health guidelines, because of this we do not encourage the children to eat sweets and chocolate and do not offer juice. Individual needs are catered for, including dietary requirements, religious and cultural beliefs, allergies and parents’ wishes
📄 Healthy Eating and Nutrition Policy – [Download Here]
Safety is guaranteed through Our fingerprint access control system
A hi-tech fingerprint scanner is installed at the front door. Only selected people who have their fingerprints registered on the computer database are allowed entry, making the building as secure as it can possibly be. There is the added advantage that staff do not have to leave the children to answer the door meaning that they can concentrate on keeping children supervised, helping them achieve their Early Learning goals, even at peak transfer times.
We enjoy adventurous outings.
From welly walks to trips to the park, local shops or the library we are constantly taking children to explore the great outdoors. We aim to provide children with an experience outside their usual surroundings by arranging annual trips to various exciting places across North West (Chester Zoo, Blue Planet Aquarium, Buxton Opera House, to mention a few).
Your employer demands flexibility? We can be flexible too
The nursery is open Monday to Friday 07.30 to 18.00 hours
*At Tiny Adventures we are flexible, please speak to the Nursery Manager to discuss your requirements if they do not fit into the structured times above. Tiny Adventures is closed on the English bank holidays.
We have competitive prices
Please contact the nursery for details of the current prices. We are happy to be flexible in the hours of care you may require. These prices include meals and drinks unless you pay by the hour, then breakfast and lunch are not included, but snacks are.
We accept Universal Funding, Early Learning Funding, Working Families Funding and Tax-free Childcare.
Laura Barnett
Manger
Laura has been with the nursery since her time as a student. After gaining her Level 3 qualification in Early Years, she secured a permanent position within the setting. Over the years, Laura has worked across all rooms in the nursery, building a strong foundation of experience and knowledge. This enabled her to progress through a range of roles, from Early Years Practitioner to Room Leader, then Deputy Manager, and ultimately to her current position as Nursery Manager. Laura is passionate about delivering high-quality care and support for children with SEND. She also takes on the important role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring that all children in the nursery are kept safe, secure, and well supported
Laura Eifflander
Deputy Manager
Laura holds a level 3 qualification in Early Years and works as a room leader in our Great Explorers room.
Jess Woolley
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Jessica holds level 3 qualification in Early Years. She is our Cheeky Adventurers room leader
Rebecca Popwicz
Early Years Practitioner/ Forest School leader
Rebecca works with children in our Great Explorers room. She holds level 3 qualification in Early Years and is Forest school leader level 3.
Holly Barnard
Senior Early Years Practitioner
Holly is a room leader in our Snuggly Seekers/Tiny Trekkers room and holds level 3 qualification in Early Years
Holly Pridham
Early Years Practitioner
Holly works term time with children in our Great Explorers room and holds level 3 qualifications in Early Years
Aurora Cassano
Early Years Practitioner
Aurora works in our Cheeky Adventurers room and holds level 3 qualification in Early Years.
Tracey Lee
Early Years Practitioner
Tracy works in our Snuggly Seekers/Tiny Trekkers room. She holds level 3 qualification in Early Years
Sophie Jones
Early Years Practitioners
Sophie works in Snuggly Seekers/Tiny Trekkers room. She holds level 3 qualification in Early Years
Jemma Sherratt
Early Years Practitioner
Jemma works in our Cheeky Adventurers room and holds level 3 qualification in Early Years.
Sarah Barnett
Early Years Practitioner
Sarah holds level 3 qualification in Early Years and works in our Snuggly Seekers/Tiny Trekkers room
Gemma Lawton
Early Years Chef
Gemma is one of our wonderful chefs and ensures all our food is freshly prepared and cooked on site daily
Margaret Hankinson
Early Years Chef
Margaret shares the kitchen responsibilities with our other chef and ensures the hight standard of food and hygiene is always followed
Tiny Adventures, Learning Zone, Macclesfield.
Opening Hours
Mon
7:30AM - 6:00PM
Tue
7:30AM - 6:00PM
Wed
7:30AM - 6:00PM
Thu
7:30AM - 6:00PM
Fri
7:30AM - 6:00PM
Sat
Closed
Location
Macclesfield Learning Zone
Park Lane
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8JR