Huge success for our public consultation for the UK's first Forest-Led Intergenerational Nursery
Last week we held a public consultation to announce our innovative plans to build a £2m intergenerational nursery at its Standish Care Village on Chorley Road. This meaningful project aims to create a thriving hub for intergenerational engagement, providing exceptional childcare for staff, residents’ families, and the wider Standish community.
Millennium Care invited the local community to Albert’s restaurant on School Lane to share their views on the nursery plans and the event provided an opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback.
Local residents expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the need for additional childcare provision in the area to meet the growing demand from new housing estates and a rising population.
It was great to see the plans for the Nest nursery, Standish has a real need for early years provision and having this on the site of Standish Care Village is going to have huge benefits to both the children and older adults living there. The location and design mean they will be exposed to the therapeutic effects of nature which is so important for overall wellbeing and early years development.
A Community Hub for All Ages
The 40-place nursery, designed in a forest school-style approach, will be a central feature of the Standish Care Village. It will offer a secure outdoor space nestled in nature, providing opportunities for children to connect with the environment and learn through play.
Millennium Care has a strong commitment to intergenerational care, with all of our Wigan care homes actively collaborating with local schools, nurseries, and local groups. This includes our own mum and baby group which runs once a week at Worthington Lake Care Home.
By bringing together people of different ages, we believe it can create a more inclusive and fulfilling community.
If approved, Millennium Care’s Nest Nursery will provide countless benefits to both children and adults within the Standish Care Village crowning what will be a unique site in the North West. Utilising its amazing location, the Nest will provide an amazing educational experience while delivering consistently outstanding intergenerational activities.
The next step is to submit for planning permission from the local authority.
Click for more information about the Nest Nursery, Standish.
