Astley Nature Kindergarten

Larkhill House, 320 Manchester Road, Astley, Manchester M29 7DY
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  • Astley Nature Kindergarten, Manchester
Astley Nature Kindergarten 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 school care and a holiday club for children aged five to 11 years. Staff support all children to learn, develop and grow as confident individuals and support children with additional needs and children with English as a second language. A fully inclusive staff team work together to build relationships with parents ensuring smooth transitions from home to nursery. Staff team do this through their daily practices: drop in days, parents' evenings and play and stay sessions where parents can have an active role in nursery life.

There are seven playrooms within the nursery that provide safe, stimulating and engaging activities such as sensory, educational, messy and physical play. Now offering 'Forest School' Saturday Sessions.

Awarded the Health Setting Award along with the Healthy Business Award where menus were analysed by a nutritionist and proven to promote health and well-being.

Offer sibling discount, Emergency Service staff discount, variable/part-time/full-time sessions and FREE funded places.

An all-inclusive nursery meaning that all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes and formula are included in fees as well as quality early year’s care and education and a celebration of festivals throughout the year.

Staff are welcoming and informative and are always on hand to answer any questions you would like. Please contact them to arrange a visit of the nursery and to meet the staff team face to face.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amy Devine (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 84

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Prices per morning sessions, afternoon sessions and for a full day or a full week. Funded sessions available.

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 & New Year

Parking

  • There is a large car park for parents to use.

Astley Nature Kindergarten Reviews (73)

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Astley Nature Kindergarten has a Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Astley Nature Kindergarten has 73 reviews.

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Review from Lisa P (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend or praise this nursery enough! They are absolutely outstanding. My daughter started this nursery when she was just 5 months old, she was the youngest baby and I was anxious about leaving her at first, I need not have worried at all. They are brilliant, my daughter loves it here, she
arrives with a smile and leaves with a smile, the staff are always friendly, caring and I know that they genuinely love their jobs and those children in their care. You can see it on their faces when we arrive and when I collect her. They take time to fill you in on your child’s day, I love the diary of their day I get each day filling me in on her diet, activities and sleep times. I am completely 100% satisfied and know that I chose the best nursery. She’s coming on leaps and bounds and I just can’t thank Holyrood Day Nursery Astley enough for taking such good care of my precious daughter. Keep up the good work.
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Review from Jennie P (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter went to Holyrood from being 9 months old until she was 4 years old and started primary school. Now she goes during the school holidays and she still loves it.
The staff are all really friendly and welcoming and remember my daughter and what she likes. its like she's never left when she
goes.
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Review from Luan D (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A fantastic place that provides an excellent environment for my son when he's in the holiday club. Plenty to do with enthusiastic staff.
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Review from Sinead (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Holyrood Astley. My little boy loves going to nursery. The staff go above and beyond with all the children. We are always kept up to date with what is going on within the nursery, what offers are for extra sessions etc. The parents evenings are very informative. They offer forest
school, which is a fantastic opportunity for young children. The staff are a credit to Holyrood.
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Review from Andrew (Father of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Our boys love going and it has help them with their development. Every month the staff set goals to work on developing different skills. All the staff are friendly, approachable and make it feel homely. Amazing outside space.
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Review from Daniel N (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 boys that feel very welcomed and cared for at this nursery. The staff are incredibly attentive and flexible, often going above and beyond for their youngsters. Having experienced other settings, I can say the meals, facilities and communication are second to none. The huge outside space boasts
different levels of adventure including an enchanting 'forest school'. There is a real family feel at Holyrood Day Nursery Astley and I know my eldest will truly miss the staff and opportunities for fun in such a positive environment.
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Review from Ashley B (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has absolutely LOVED going to this nursery, non-stop talking/singing about the day shes had and the people she has been with. The staff are very welcoming and attentive to the children, I couldn't have asked for more. Would recommend this nursery to everyone.
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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery with great, friendly staff.


My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery, especially to do forest school. The outdoor area is fantastic for the children.

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Review from Caroline A (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have recommended this nursery to my friends and family.
All of the staff are very polite, friendly and professional.
The outdoor space and the initiatives to encourage children to spend time outdoors is brilliant.
My daughter loves that they have lots of animals.
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Review from Libby G (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My stepson, son and my daughter have all attended this nursery and I cannot recommend it enough. The staff are caring, knowledgeable, friendly and they really work with the parents to ensure that your child is getting everything they can from the nursery. The outside space is fantastic and is utilised
in all seasons. My daughter's knowledge about gardens and nature is unbelievable for a preschooler! None of my children have had any unhappy experiences there as the attention paid to each child is second to none.
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Review from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery.
I’m happy my twins are safe and happy here. We have tried another nursery and I didn’t feel satisfied with the care, but we are really happy with Holyrood. My eldest also came 9 years ago, it was lovely then too, so I’m confident it’s consistently good.
They adore their key workers,
they loved the “unicorn” they were allowed to ride, they love the outdoor activities and the fun things they learn, and story time.
There isn’t a member of staff who isn’t lovely. They eat well and are excited for days at holyrood. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
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Review from Kat V (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Holyrood Astley for over eight months and really enjoys her time there. She will be sad leaving to go to preschool soon!
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Review from Bob H (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think the setting is a wonderful place where children are encouraged in the outdoor area to learn about the environment and learn valuable outdoor skills such as fire making, tool use and other activities which I have never seen in any other setting. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and are
very supportive and approachable.
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Review from Paul (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic place for children to be safe, have fun and learn and develop.
They have lots of outdoor space for the children to safely explore and ‘be at one with nature’. It allows them the freedom to get dirty and explore - what child doesn’t want to do that.
The team of staff and management
make sure each child is safe and secure and they keep the children stimulated throughout the day with new ideas and activities.


The children seem to be happy to be there and it’s a credit to the management.


Brill place for a child to develop.


Well done.

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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find Holyrood Astley to be an excellent setting in which my daughter has attended for a couple of years. All nursery staff are friendly and welcoming when visiting the nursery to drop off and collect my daughter. I always receive detailed feedback about her day at nursery along with them providing
me updates on her progress. I am extremely happy with the care Holyrood provide for my daughter.
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Review from Danielle (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, friendly staff. Fantastic planned experiences for the children. My son loves going to nursery.
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Review from Anna R (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are friendly, caring and very supportive. They genuinely care about my children and the family.The nursery seems to always be looking at ways to make the children's experiences better.
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Review from Ellie (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with excellent outdoor facilities! The staff are committed to providing a high standard of care for the children and want the best for their development!
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Review from Kate L (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Holyrood Astley in October when he was 9 months old. We are really happy with the nursery and the staff are lovely.
I was really nervous and didn't know what to expect as my son is my first child and I wasn't sure how we would both find it. He has taken to nursery life really well
and I definitely think it's been beneficial for his development.
I love the fact that he does different activities and even though he is only there for 2 days a week. It's nice to think of him socialising with the other babies.
He seems to love the food served at nursery as it's always on his feedback sheet that he's eaten everything so that makes me very happy.
I would definitely recommend the nursery to anyone looking and I can't wait to see him play with the fabulous outdoor area when he is a little older and more mobile.
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Review from Andrew C (Father of Child) published on 18 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently started at the holiday club and over the Easter holidays they have been doing forest schools activities which involved toasting marshmallows over the fire pit, he even brought home a bow and arrow that he had made from twigs. It's great to know that my son isn't cooped up inside
during the holidays, he loves being outdoors. He can't wait to come back to Holyrood in the summer.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.960)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10 for Astley Nature Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.960 for Astley Nature Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (264 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.96
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Astley Nature Kindergarten is based on 23 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (2)

Amy

Amy Devine

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

Holyrood Astley Nursery Manager, Amy Devine has a professional qualification in childcare and years’ experience working with children of all ages.

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Katie Phillips

Job Title: Trainee Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

Katie is managing the nursery as Amy is taking on a dual-site role at Astley and another of our sites, so Katie is the main contact at the nursery currently.

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