Pretty Windows Limited is a company which is dedicated to providing high quality, affordable and accessible childcare and education. This is the whole point of our existence and is reflected in the philosophy and ethos of our organisation.
Pretty Windows started in March 1997 to support children and families who live or work in the city of Nottingham. The owners who are parents themselves, each with 3 children, realised that there was a lack of high quality childcare and education in the centre of the city and invested a lot of money in completely rebuilding and equipping what had been dilapidated warehouses in the old Sneinton fruit and vegetable market. In this they were supported by City Challenge, now the Renewal Trust, a regeneration arm of Nottingham City Council and by the Economic and Development Dept. of Notts County Council
This colourful oasis in the city centre became “Pretty Windows Day Nursery” which provides childcare and education of the highest quality for the benefit of those families who live and/or work in Nottingham.
In February 2005, Pretty Windows acquired Bright Beginnings, the only nursery in Edwinstowe, a village in the North of Nottinghamshire which is situated in the heart of Sherwood Forest, the home of the Major Oak which is the tree into which Robin Hood is believed to have fired his final arrow. This nursery has become “Bright Beginnings at Pretty Windows”.
The motto of Pretty Windows is “A Care-free Day the Pretty Windows Way” and this catch-phrase encapsulates what we are all about. Parents can be free of care because they know their children are safe, secure, happy and well looked after and children can play and learn at the Pretty Windows centres without a care in the world.
Philosophy
The philosophy underpinning everything at our nurseries is the unshakeable belief that the needs of the children in our care are paramount. The child is at the centre of everything we do and all our policies, procedures and practices are created and implemented around this core belief.
Parents are the primary carers and educators of their children and we work closely with them to understand the needs of each child. We believe that only by working in a close and harmonious partnership with parents can we help children to achieve their full potential.
The experiences, interests, ability, family background and cultural heritage of each child must be celebrated and reflected across the service provided in our care centres. Children learn about different countries, different languages and customs, different foods and festivals and become aware that they live in a varied world where everyone is different, and where each person is valued as much as everyone else.
Pretty Windows
Pretty Windows is dedicated to providing high quality, affordable and accessible childcare. Please browse our website as it is full of information about us, our nurseries, and what we do. Our motto is “A Carefree Day the Pretty Windows Way” and this is what we are all about. Parents can be free of care, knowing that their children are safe, secure, happy and well looked after at Pretty Windows. If you have any comments, questions or would like to chat, please use the details on our “How To Get In Touch” page.