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About Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby

Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby provides high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 6 months to preschool age, supporting them through each important stage of their early development.

We are committed to creating a structured, inclusive and supportive environment where children feel safe, confident and ready to learn. We understand that the early years lay the foundation for future development, and our approach is carefully designed to support children’s emotional wellbeing, communication skills and independence.

At Zig Zag Corby, we combine nurturing care with a clear and purposeful curriculum. Our experienced team works closely with each child, taking the time to understand their individual needs, interests and stage of development. This allows us to provide meaningful learning experiences that help children grow in confidence and develop a positive attitude towards learning.

We aim to create a setting where children feel secure, valued and encouraged to explore — and where families feel supported, informed and confident in their childcare choice.

Our Values

At Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby, our practice is guided by a clear set of values that shape
everything we do.

We focus on:

⦿ Building strong, secure attachments so children feel safe and emotionally supported
⦿ Supporting communication and language development through rich interactions
and daily experiences
⦿ Encouraging independence and confidence so children feel capable and proud of
their achievements
⦿ Creating a safe and structured environment where children understand routines
and expectations
⦿ Providing inclusive support for all children, including those with additional needs
⦿ Working closely with families to ensure consistency between home and nursery

These values help us create a positive environment where children can thrive both socially and academically.

⭐ What Ofsted Says About Us

We are proud that Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby was rated Good in all areas in our most
recent Ofsted inspection.

This reflects the quality of care, learning and support we provide for children and families.

Ofsted recognised that our nursery offers:

⦿ a warm, welcoming environment where children settle quickly and feel secure
⦿ strong relationships between staff and children, supporting emotional wellbeing
⦿ effective support for communication, language and overall development
⦿ positive and collaborative partnerships with parents
⦿ effective safeguarding procedures, ensuring children’s safety at all times

This feedback reflects our commitment to providing a high-quality, supportive environment where children can grow, learn and feel confident.

Our Testimonials

What Parents Say

We are proud of the strong relationships we build with our families and the trust they place in us. Hearing about children’s progress and seeing families feel confident in their choice of nursery is incredibly important to us.

Here is what some of our parents say about their experience at Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby:

From the moment we joined, the staff made us feel reassured and supported. Our child settled in quickly and is always happy to attend. It gives us real peace of mind knowing they are safe, well cared for and enjoying their day.

We feel confident leaving our child here.

The team are approachable, kind and genuinely care about the children. They take the time to understand each child’s needs and always keep us informed about how our child is doing. We feel very supported as parents.

The staff are caring and supportive.

Since starting at Zig Zag Corby, we have seen a huge improvement in our child’s confidence and independence. They are more willing to try new things, communicate more and are excited to come to nursery every day.

My child has become more confident.

The environment is calm, structured and welcoming. Staff are professional and everything runs smoothly, which makes a big difference as a parent.

A welcoming and well-organised nursery.

The nursery offers a perfect balance between nurturing care and early education. Our child is clearly learning new skills while also feeling happy and supported.

Great balance of care and learning.

Building Strong Partnerships with Families