"We have two children at this nursery, and we have been extremely pleased with our experience. The staff are genuinely lovely, kind, and..."Read all 77 reviews
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Holyrood Nursery Salford Royal was established in summer 2005. Parents find easy access to a homely and secure facility, which has four large playrooms and an excellent outdoor play area.
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"Our son went to Thrive Prestwich full time from 10m old to 3.5 years (when we moved and had to change nursery). From day 1 the nursery was..."Read all 120 reviews
98 places
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Holyrood Nursery Prestwich is a stunning, large detached house on Bury Old Road.
The nursery began in this beautiful house in 1994, owners chose to keep the original feel and character of this property... Read more
"3 of my children have been through this nursery and they honestly care about every individual. 2 of my 3 children were neurodiverse and..."Read all 81 reviews
84 places
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Thrive Lark Hill House is situated in the heart of Astley in a stunning villa with plenty of its original features and character.
A well established, welcoming environment providing day care, before/after... Read more
"I moved my son to this nursery when we moved house, he never really settled into his old nursery and used to get upset at drop off but..."Read all 172 reviews
116 places
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Thrive Rake Lane is proud to be graded 'outstanding' by Ofsted in February 2024.
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"I previously had my son at another nursery but decided to move him for numerous reasons. After looking at nurseries in the local area, my..."Read all 86 reviews
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Media City Nature Kindergarten is situated in the heart of Media City. Open from 7.30am – 6pm they provide childcare from birth to five years of age.
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"Our child joined Holyrood Salford at the start of the year. It is such an anxious time when your baby steps into their new nursery world..."Read all 76 reviews
79 places
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Holyrood Nursery Salford is a three story Victorian town house with large gardens, a water feature and large sand pit, great for inspiring the imagination of early years children.
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"Right from the very start the Nursery have been excellent in setting expectations and in providing excellent care for our baby boy. All the..."Read all 118 reviews
80 places
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Holyrood Nursery Castleton is based in Rochdale and is a restored church that is a grade II listed building.
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"I honestly couldn't recommend this nursery more highly. My daughter has been here since she was in the baby room, and watching her grow and..."Read all 128 reviews
83 places
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Holyrood Nursery Shaw is ideally located for access to Oldham, Rochdale, Greater Manchester and beyond, with excellent parking space to drop off and pick up.
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"My daughter has attended Corner House since she was 10 months old in 2024, welcome by the amazing Allison from the baby room. From day one..."Read all 96 reviews
138 places
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Corner House Trafford believes in seeing children as individuals. Their ethos is to work closely with and build meaningful relationships with children and their families. Their teams work closely with... Read more
"My baby girl has been at Holyrood Dryden Street nursery for nearly a year now, and I've seen such a positive change in her,she's growing in..."Read all 34 reviews
86 places
Location Type: Day Nursery
Holyrood Nursery Dryden Street is a purpose-built facility that opened in 2002, situated close to the Manchester University campus in an ideal location for local parents.
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We have two children at this nursery, and we have been extremely pleased with our experience. The staff are genuinely lovely, kind, and caring, creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for the children.
Everyone is approachable, professional, and always happy to answer questions or provide updates. It is clear that the team takes pride in what they do and truly cares about the wellbeing and development of every child.
The nursery offers a great range of activities that support learning, creativity, and social development. Since attending, we have noticed positive progress in both of our children's confidence and development.
We really appreciate the dedication, patience, and hard work of all the staff. Knowing our children are cared for by such a friendly and supportive team gives us great peace of mind. We would not hesitate to recommend this nursery to other families looking for a nurturing, professional, and well-run setting for their children. Thank you to everyone for e
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Salford Royal
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with both of your children. We're delighted to hear how happy you've been with your experience and that you've seen such positive progress in their confidence and development. Your kind words mean so much to our team, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
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Review of Holyrood Nursery Castleton from Lee G (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Right from the very start the Nursery have been excellent in setting expectations and in providing excellent care for our baby boy. All the staff, right from the very start, have been excellent in setting expectations and in providing excellent care for our son. All the staff are enthusiastic, involved and transparent at every stage and our son thoroughly loves every second there, especially the yummy meals! Our son's development has come along in leaps and bounds over the last few months from his motor-skills to his speech and we couldn't be more grateful. Any issues or questions we had were dealt with as soon as practical and both
my wife and I can highly recommend this Holyrood for your little one. Thank you so much!
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Castleton
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Were delighted to hear how happy your son is at Holyrood and to see the progress hes made. It means so much to know that youve felt supported and confident in the care we provide. Well be sure to share your lovely feedback with the whole team!
Our daughter has been attending nursery since January, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Since starting, her confidence, independence and communication has grown so much. You can tell the staff really care about the children and what they do. Our daughter is so excited to go into nursery in the mornings and you can tell she has fun and is very well cared for. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery!
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Salford Royal
Thank you so much for your glowing recommendation it is very much appreciated.
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Review of Holyrood Nursery Castleton from Erica P (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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From the moment you walk through the doors, it is clear that this nursery genuinely cares about every child. The staff treat each child as if they were their own, creating a warm, loving and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and happy. Their dedication, patience and kindness shine through in everything they do. The nursery provides a secure and stimulating setting where children are encouraged to explore, learn and grow with confidence. Every activity is thoughtfully planned to support each child's development while making learning fun and engaging. It's wonderful to see children thriving, flourishing and building strong relationships with both staff and their peers.
Communication with families is excellent, and it's reassuring to know your child is in such caring and capable hands. I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough. If you're looking for a place where your child will be loved, supported and given the very best start in life, this nursery is for you.
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Castleton
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! Were delighted to hear how happy and settled your child is and that you feel so reassured by the care and support we provide. Your kind words mean so much to our team, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
My son has settled in great over the past couple of months since starting, the staff are friendly, and keep us well informed of what his day to day is like. It brings a great sense of relief to know he is having a good day playing, learning and developing
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Salford Royal
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Were delighted to hear that your son has settled in so well and that you feel reassured knowing he is happy, learning and developing with us. Your kind words about our team and communication mean so much!
My son has been attending Hollyrood Nursery for the past 16 months and is now getting ready to move up to preschool. I honestly couldn't be happier with the care he has received. From day one, the staff have made both my son and me feel comfortable and supported. Leaving him for a full day has never been a worry because I know he is in a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. The team always goes above and beyond to provide comfort and reassurance, especially during drop-offs, which has meant so much to us. The communication is excellent. The nursery portal is updated throughout the day, so I can see what activities he's enjoyed, what he's eaten, and how many nappy changes he's had. It's so reassuring to stay connected and know how his day is going.
The staff are truly outstanding. They plan a wide variety of fun and engaging activities that support the children's learning, development, and confidence. The meals are always fantastic, offering healthy and varied options.
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Salford Royal
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with your son over the past 16 months. Were so pleased to hear how happy, settled and supported you have both felt. Your kind words about our team, communication and activities mean so much to us. We wish him all the very best as he takes his next exciting step into preschool!
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Review of Thrive Lark Hill House from E B (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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The nursery is Fantastic! The Staff are warm, welcoming, thoughtful and my little girl has loved every moment. They have genuine love and care for the children. The environment is lovely! Couldn't be happier!
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! Were delighted to hear that your daughter has loved every moment with us. Your kind words about our team and the care we provide mean so much, and were so happy you couldnt be happier!
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Review of Thrive Lark Hill House from Lauren K (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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3 of my children have been through this nursery and they honestly care about every individual. 2 of my 3 children were neurodiverse and they did everything they could to adapt the environment to allow inclusion. This is a forest school who actually embraces the outside in all weathers. Even the adults have wet suits! There is lots of outdoor space and the children access the outdoors every day which was especially motivating for my children. I would definitely recommend a tour if you are exploring childcare options
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Thrive Lark Hill House
Thank you ever so much for your glowing recommendation, its superb to hear what a positive experience you have had with us.
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Review of Holyrood Nursery Castleton from K N (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Honestly couldn't be happier with this daycare. From the moment you walk in, the place just feels right - it's clean, bright, and really well laid out so the kids have loads of space to explore but still feel safe. You can tell a lot of thought has gone into how it's set up. But the biggest thing for me is the staff. They're genuinely amazing. You can see they actually care about the kids, not just watching them but really getting involved, helping them learn and grow. It's not forced or over the top, just natural and reassuring. The biggest proof for me has been my little one. Since starting here, I've seen such a change. He's become so much more confident, more social, and just generally happier in himself. Even the small things, like how he interacts with others or tries new things, you can tell he's developing really well.
As a dad, that's everything
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Castleton
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear how happy and confident your child has become. It means the world to us to know that you feel our team genuinely cares and that you've seen such positive growth. Thank you for trusting us with your child.
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Review of Thrive Prestwich Village from Leanne S (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our son went to Thrive Prestwich full time from 10m old to 3.5 years (when we moved and had to change nursery). From day 1 the nursery was amazing and felt like home from home. From baby room all the way up to pre school it felt like he wasn't just another number but the staff really knew him, cared for him and loved him. The facilities are brilliant with an anazing garden and he always came home having learnt new things and having had new expeirneces like animal visits where he touched a snake, hatching butterflies and releasing them etc. The worst part about moving away was leaving the nursery and not knowing whether we'd find another one that I felt as comfortable and safe leavign my child with as I did at Thrive Prestwich.
Thank you to all of the staff that looked after him over the years! I can't recommend this nursery enough.
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Thrive Prestwich Village
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for trusting us with your son's care over the years. It means so much to hear that Thrive Prestwich felt like a home from home and that you always felt confident leaving him with our team. We're delighted he enjoyed so many wonderful experiences with us,...
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Review of Holyrood Nursery Shaw from R i (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has been going to this nursery for around 6 months its absolutely brilliant. The staff are amazing, my daughter settled in very quickly and always comes home happy at the end of the day. Would recommend this nursery to anyone.
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Shaw
Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that your daughter settled in so quickly and is enjoying her time with us. It's wonderful to know she goes home happy each day, and your kind words about our team mean so much. Thank you for trusting us with your daughter's early yearswe look forward to continuing to support her learning and development.
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Review of Holyrood Nursery Shaw from Z C (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My eldest went here from 2022 to 2024 and absolutely thrived here. Now my youngest is here and is doing great! The staff are amazing and take really good care of the children, and give a clear handover when picking the children up. I am very happy with my decision to send my children here and highly recommend this nursery to anyone who's looking for a day nursery.
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Shaw
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation. It means so much to us that you've trusted us with both of your children's early years. We're delighted to hear that your eldest thrived with us and that your youngest is also doing so well. Your kind words about our team and our daily...
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Review of Holyrood Nursery Shaw from Alexander k (Father of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My son loves going here and all the super friendly staff have helped him come along a lot with his speech and toilet training. He always comes home telling us how much fun he has had and asks to go nearly every day.
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your son enjoys coming to nursery and looks forward to seeing us each day! It's wonderful to know that you've seen such positive progress with his speech and toilet training, and that he's having so much fun along the way. Your...
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Review of Holyrood Nursery Shaw from S B (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Brilliant at supporting my child with his emotions and his confidence has come on amazingly since starting in September 2025. The staff in toddler room have done a great job with my child in helping him progress in all areas.
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear how much your child's confidence has grown since joining us and that he's been so well supported with his emotions and development. Our toddler room team will be delighted to hear your kind words, and we're so pleased to be part of...
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Review of Holyrood Nursery Shaw from Michaela M (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Excellent nursery. Staff in the baby room are incredible. Our baby has been here since April after moving from a different Holyrood nursery, only moved due to location of my work. Ever since our baby started at this nursery, she has never shown any negative emotions when she attends nursery, always comfortable with all staff within the room and the surroundings. The variety of meals is excellent and nutritious. The activities that are done with the babies are extremely good and totally focused on development stages of each child. All staff are very approachable. The safety measures in place are very good which is reassuring to know your baby/child is in safe hands whilst at the nursery. Would highly recommend. Our baby always comes home super happy and well cared for.
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Shaw
Thank you so much for your fantastic review and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that your little one settled so well after joining us and that she feels happy, comfortable, and secure in our baby room. It's wonderful to know that you value the care, developmental activities, nutritious...
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Review of Holyrood Nursery Shaw from Kiana G (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I honestly couldn't recommend this nursery more highly. My daughter has been here since she was in the baby room, and watching her grow and develop with the support of the amazing staff has been incredible. She has reached all of her milestones, and I truly believe that's thanks to the nurturing, caring, and stimulating environment they provide every single day. The staff are so kind, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. They always keep me updated on her progress, and it's reassuring to know she's happy, safe, and excited to go in every day.
As she's now getting ready to move up into the toddler room, I feel so confident knowing she'll continue to thrive. Thank you to everyone at the nursery for everything you've done for my little girl. You've helped give her the best possible start, and I'll always be grateful.
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Shaw
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. It has been a privilege to watch your daughter grow from the baby room, and we're delighted to hear how happy and confident she has become. Your kind words about our team mean so much, and we will be sure...
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Review of Thrive Rake Lane from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I moved my son to this nursery when we moved house, he never really settled into his old nursery and used to get upset at drop off but after 2 weeks at Holyrood he started going in confidently. All the staff are brilliant, especially Dawn, Demi & Amanda who my son loves! They are always doing lots of different activities and get to spend plenty of time outside which was important to me. They have lots of outdoor space with different climbing frames and things to explore which my son loves. The support we have got with potty training has been brilliant. There are lots of varied meals and the updates I get on the parent app are great. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking in the area.
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Review of Thrive Rake Lane from F A (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We have had a fantastic experience with Holyrood Nursery, particularly with our first child. Before joining, we were told by a previous childminder that he would never settle in childcare due to severe separation anxiety. Naturally, we were worried, but the team at Holyrood approached the situation with patience, understanding, and genuine care. They worked closely with us over a three-month settling-in period, taking the time to build trust and help him feel safe and secure. Rather than seeing challenges, they saw potential. Today, he happily attends nursery, has formed strong relationships with staff and peers, and has grown tremendously in confidence. The team have also been exceptional in supporting his food allergies, always taking them seriously and ensuring he is safe. They are attentive, communicate well with parents, and are proactive in identifying and supporting any developmental or learning needs.
We are incredibly grateful for the care, professionalism, and dedication.
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Thrive Rake Lane
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. We're delighted to hear how well your son has settled and grown in confidence during his time with us. Supporting each child as an individual is at the heart of what we do, so it's especially rewarding to know our team's patience, care, and...
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Review of Thrive Rake Lane from Amy G (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Cannot speak highly enough of this fantastic nursery! My son has the time of his life every day and is always full of smiles and stories when he comes home. The farm animals this month were a particular favourite and the effort the team put in to make sure the kids have fun experiences and learn important life skills at the same time is outstanding. You can see a mile off how much they all adore the kids and working at Holyrood. I will be absolutely gutted when my son leaves for primary school this year. Team Holyrood - you are the BEST!
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Thrive Rake Lane
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear how much your son has enjoyed his time with us, especially the farm animal experiences! Our team works hard to create fun, engaging opportunities that help children learn and grow, so it's lovely to know this has made such a...
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Review of Thrive Rake Lane from H P (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I cant praise holyrood and the staff enough, we've had a challenging few months with our little girl being in and out of hospital and they have provided nothing but support since it all started and even before that. They have always put her health and well being first but since we have returned after her being unwell they have been so amazing keeping an eye on her and keeping us informed. She has absolutely thrived in their care, she is so confident and clever and I truly believe it's to their contribution to her life. She is so happy in their care and I can't tell everything I collect her, she never wants to leave! I am really grateful for this nursery as I really struggled at the end of my maternity leave, having to leave my daughter but they made me and her feel safe and secure. I could talk for days about how grateful and happy we are with their care!
Thank you everyone at Holyrood!
↩Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Thrive Rake Lane
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. We are truly touched by your review and are so grateful that you took the time to share your experience with us.
It has been a privilege to support your family, especially during what has been such a challenging time. Your daughter's health,...
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