The Orchard Day Nursery

29 Orchard Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 0BH
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9.1 18 Reviews
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The prime aim of Orchard Day Nursery is to esablish a happy, secure environment in which children may develop lively, inquisitive minds, enlarging their imagination and experience through play, art, craft, language, music and drama. Ultimately the nursery aims to prepare your child for a smooth entry into primary school so that self-confidence is protected and learning continues with the minimum of disruption and to the maximum advantage. The dedicated team of experienced and caring staff have been selected with the utmost care. They have a strong awareness of each child and the ability to create a friendly atmosphere. There is a wide range of equipment and a good spread of activities to stimulate the diverse skills required by children in their formative years. The staff believe in caring for and educating the whole child, rather than instilling one particular aspect of the learning process. Facilities of the nursery include a library, toys and puzzles, baking, nature study, and a large secure well equipped outside play area. Meals are freshly prepared and cater for special diets.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Linda Belfield
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Michelle Litherland (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full week: 0-2 yrs £270.00, 2-5 yrs £265.00. Daily price 0-2 years £59.00 Daily price 2-5 years £57.00
    half a day sessions 0-2 years £40.00 2-5 years £39.00 school hours 9-3 £48.00


    Funding is available for all working parents children aged 9 months to 5 years.
    15 hours for working parents
    Think 2 funding - Subject to qualification guidelines
    15 hours for none working parents - Subject to qualification guidelines
    30 hours for working parents


    15 hours funding is over 2 days 9.00am until 4.30pm
    30 hours funding is over 3 days 7.30 until 5.30 / 4 days 9.00am until 4.30pm / 5 days 9.00am until 3.00pm

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

The Orchard Day Nursery Reviews (18)

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The Orchard Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.058) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Orchard Day Nursery has 18 reviews.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery the staff are great and always on hand to answer any questions you may have. I was apprehensive about returning to work and that my daughter wouldn't settle but she gets so excited in the morning. If she's had to be off poorly she's gotten upset when we've told her
she cannot go to nursery. They've always got a range of activities taking place that she really enjoys.l she's always bringing home things she's made and she's so excited to show us.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery can't thank them enough for all their help with my twins from helping master toilet training to helping to get them ECH plan's in place for starting school. They went above and beyond.
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Review from L M (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't speak highly enough of the staff at this nursery. My twin girls attended this nursery and were quite challenging due to learning difficulties. The support patience and care the the staff gave my girls and then later the development and love for going to the nursery my girls had was fantastic.
The efforts specifically the manager and another staff member gave us helping us with CAHMS appointments and EHCP plans and support was nothing short of amazing top nursery as parents we were sad when it was time for my kids to leave
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Review from P K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter who was very shy and struggled adjusting to new people settled in here very quickly .
She is now thriving and enjoys going to nursery .
Staff are very friendly and happy to help.
Love the app updates throughout the day .
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Review from Abbie P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in October and I can't express how happy he is to go nursery. He loves it here and never found a nursery that does so much within a day. Lots of activities to do for the children. Staff here are amazing very supportive of your child and their environment. Big shout out to the toddler
room your staff are AMAZING!!
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Review from Katie A (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves to attend the nursery. The staff are very helpful, friendly and warm. I feel like the nursery is a home from home environment with fantastic facilities and age-appropriate stimuli to help further my daughter's development socially, emotionally and educationally. The parent's app is
also great as I get to see her in action and see what activities and learning she has been doing day to day.
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Review from T R (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at The Orchard Day Nursery just after his 2nd Birthday. I had a full induction to the Nursery and team before he fully started. He had two weeks of induction, which was wonderful. It took a while for my son to settle, but he soon loved to go.
From the staff, the environment,
to the friends my sons now made, he loves his Nursery, "Big Boy School" as we call it. My son is super proud he now gets to go to School. The staff are amazing. So pleased I chose this Nursery. Special thank you to all the girls who we trust with our babies. They do the most amazing job.
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery and I cannot praise them enough.
The girls are amazing with a special shout out one particular staff member to whom my youngest son absolutely loves.
After enrolling him at nursery when he was 2, it took a long time for him to settle which I found distressing,
he would scream, kick and get really upset at leaving me but the girls all dealt with him (and me) amazingly.
They let me observe him after he thought I’d gone and took photos of him doing activities to reassure me that he was fine and he loves going now. They always keep me up to date with what he has eaten too. My oldest son is now at primary school but when they see him they still acknowledge him and give him cuddles which he also loves. The activities are also really good, in just 2 days my son does Spanish, Bee Active and Yoga. I would recommend this nursery in a shot to anyone.
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Review from Karlene H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this setting since 10 months, she is now 2.5. In that time her language and cognitive skills have really come on and I put that down to the team here at Orchard. She has developed close bonds with friends and the staff, I’ll be sending my little boy later in 2019. The team really
care about the children.
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Review from Liam (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has just started and settled straight in, he loves all the girls, it's a lovely learning environment and all the girls have made him so comfortable it's like home from home.
He's always got a smile on his face when we collect him.
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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to The Orchard Nursery for nearly a year and he absolutely loves it. The staff are friendly and really took the time to get to know my little boy when he first started so he settled in very quickly. He takes part in a wide variety of activities and has grown in confidence since
he started. Communication between the staff and parents is also really good and they are always happy to help and answer any questions. I would definitely recommended the nursery.
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Review from Della (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending orchard now for a while, she has grown in confidence and is excelling in all subjects due to the help and support offered by staff.
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Review from Kimberley (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend The Orchard Day Nursery and all the staff working there.
My son was starting nursery at just 6 months old and I was very nervous. The nursery staff went out of their way to make us feel at home there and took the time to get my son used to his new surroundings. You can always
contact the nursery easily and they are very responsive to any questions or queries you may have. They have a great relationship with the children they care for and are very open with the parents. The nursery also holds an evening meal every now and then at a different restaurant for parents and children to attend and get to know each other - this is great!
My son has learned so much whilst being at nursery here and his developmental milestones are being achieved. The nursery staff are great and will always listen and respond to parents comments and concerns.
Thank You Orchard!
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Review from Victoria J (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was a bit dubious about sending my son to nursery but after looking at several we found The Orchard Day Nursery, my son has been attending here since October 2015 and after a slow start of him being upset when left by myself or his dad, he's now grown in confidence, he doesn't get upset anymore. In
fact, he loves going to nursery now and that's down to the staff and how good they are with him and he's got better playing with other children too.
They recently went to Sealife and he loved it he also loves other outings too like the park.
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Review from Clair C (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think your nursery is amazing. My son has become more confident on his speech and also in himself since starting the nursery. I love that he has days out too, which I think is really good. He is eager to come to nursery, and I can tell he thoroughly enjoys it. He has also improved a lot on his eating
as he would only eat certain foods, but since starting nursery he is eating a more varied diet of food and will try anything now.
I also love the different activities he does at nursery, so planned out and really builds his motor skills, speech and confidence. His grandparents have said that since going nursery he has become more confident and more outgoing. So 100% I will be recommending you to all my family and friends.
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Review from Delia A (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have gone (little one still is) to this lovely nursery and both have been very happy there. You can tell the staff are not just doing their job, they genuinely care and love all the children. They teach manners and good behaviour from a very early age. My eldest started school already
knowing phonics and how to recognise words which made her transition from nursery to school a lot easier all in all, lovely staff who would care for the children as if they were their own. Also I must add I'm Spanish and even though the staff doesn't speak Spanish they try their best to say words in this language to my son so that he feels more at home.
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Review from Samantha D (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is very good, they have supported my sons development in every way.
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Review from Chris S (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always brings home pictures of doing activities.
Has trips out (e.g. airport)
Had a nice trip to the local park.
Staff are always friendly and supportive.
Interesting little ideas e.g. grandparents teddy bear picnic
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.058)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.058) out of 10 for The Orchard Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.933 for The Orchard Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (56 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.933
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.125 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Orchard Day Nursery is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 number of registered child places is 8. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 8 = 0.625
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (9)

Michelle

Michelle Litherland

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2007

I have worked at Orchard Day Nursery for many years, starting as nursery practitioner and working my way up to become the manager. I have completed my NVQ level 3 in childcare and various other qualifications and training. I love to learn new skills and knowledge and apply that to my practice to help the children to thrive. Seeing the children happy and learning each day makes me happy. I am also a mum myself.

Holly

Holly Cartwright

Job Title: Deputy Manger Joined: 2012

I have a level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Childcare and Education and also completed extra modules on this subject. I have been at Orchard Day Nursery for the majority of that time. I am also the nurseries SENCO with this qualification at level 3. I enjoy working with children and watching them grow and progress throughout the nursery.

Hannah

Hannah Mccue

Job Title: Baby Room Supervisor Joined: 2014

I hold a level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education and various other qualifications and training required for my job. I enjoy working with children to help them reach their full potential and watch them grow. I am also a mummy of two children myself.

Lily

Lily McCredie

Job Title: Toddler Room Supervisor Joined: 2022

I am level 3 qualified in childcare. I have also completed my first part of my nursing qualification. I enjoy working with children to help them develop in all areas. I enjoy building a safe and secure friendship with all the children within my care.

Melissa

Melissa Reeves

Job Title: Baby Room Practitioner Joined: 2015

I am level 3 qualified in Childcare and Education. I enjoy working with children as I have found that this is something that comes natural to me. I enjoy watching the children learn new things and seeing them be proud of their achievements.

Mandy

Mandy Wilberforce

Job Title: Toddler Room Practitioner Joined: 2023

I am level 3 qualified in childcare. I enjoy supporting children through play, I enjoy getting involved in all activities with all ages of children. One of my hobbies is baking which I like to continue with the children.

Gemma

Gemma Mason

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2021

I am level 3 qualified in childcare and education. I enjoy working with all age ranges of children and helping them thrive through all areas of development. I am also a mum of three children.

Summer

Summer Gill

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2022

I have completed my level 2 as an early years practitioner and I am know working towards completing my Level 3. I enjoy working with children and helping them progress through all areas of developments. I have developed my knowledge with all age ranges as i have worked through my apprenticeship.

Christine

Christine Litherland

Job Title: Cook Joined: 2023

I have my Level 2 in Food Hygiene. I enjoy making delicious healthy meals for the children and watching them thrive and grow.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Orchard Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Orchard Day Nursery accepts?

The Orchard Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Orchard Day Nursery Open?

The Orchard Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does The Orchard Day Nursery have capacity for?

The Orchard Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is The Orchard Day Nursery to the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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