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 Adele F (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 children have been attending Holyrood for the past 12 months. They both settled really well and the staff and management couldn't do enough to reassure and help ease myself and my children into nursery life. They have both come on so much and often talk about their friends and what they have been
up to, knowing that my children are well cared for and enjoy going to nursery makes leaving them that much easier. I would definitely recommend Holyrood to all of my friends and family.
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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Before my daughter started Holyrood in 2016, I looked around 8 nurseries and none were comparable to both the nursery itself and also the staff at Holyrood. Of all of the nurseries I viewed, the staff at Holyrood were the only ones who actually spoke to my daughter and actively involved her in what
was going on and this made my decision very easy.
From my daughter's first day at Holyrood, I have consistently been happy with the care which she has received. Her initial start was somewhat difficult as she did not settle to nursery life easily, however, the staff did everything they could to reassure both her and me that everything would be fine and it was! My daughter now loves going to nursery and her development since starting there has been amazing. She is a much more confident child than when she started at Holyrood and her personal learning development is immeasurable. I would not hesitate to recommend Holyrood as I cannot think of anything they could do to improve upon what they already do.
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Review from Sara (Aunt of Child) published on 2 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew has been at the nursery for 6 months, he has settled so well thanks to the care & professionalism of the staff. The outdoor area is fabulous & the rooms feel welcoming, he has come on leaps & bounds since starting.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to friends and family.
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Review from Jane B (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Granddaughter has been attending Holyrood for the past 2 years, she has absolutely loved her time there and will be sad to leave when she goes to big school. The nursery facilities are fantastic and the garden offers my Granddaughter a huge place to have fun with her friends. Staff and Management
are wonderful and very accommodating and I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.
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Review from Lydia W (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter had her nursery graduation with a little sing song and presentation of an award. It was a lovely set up and the children did really well and listened and rehearsed so well for the day. Staff put together a lovely event with a compilation of nursery slides with past and present memories of
play and learning and friendships formed. Lovely words spoken for each child as they proudly collected their certificates in the cap and gowns, a lovely memorable day for both children and parents. It also has to be said that the garden areas are spectacular.
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My girls love this nursery, especially the outdoor spaces so lots of room to play! The visit to Windmill Farm with the pre school was fab and the graduation ceremony for the children moving on was great. Lots of time and effort put in by the staff to orchestrate these events. Well done!
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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really friendly and happy environment for children lots to do and learn from caring and supportive staff. Would definitely recommend this nursery. Large outdoor area for children to play in even when it's raining.
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Review from Jenni M (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Welcoming and smart staff. Nursery has been recently refurbished providing lots of outdoor space for the children and lots of modern interesting toys in the rooms. Staff in the rooms are friendly and helpful and are keen on updating you on your child's progress.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely, friendly nursery in a great location. Staff went above and beyond to settle my little boy into the nursery routine and now he happily waves me off every morning. Great facilities indoors with decor that seeks to bring a touch of the outdoors inside. Huge outdoor space for playing, learning and
exploring. Overall, happy baby, happy mummy!
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Review from Helen A (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been really pleased with the care received and our son's development. The only thing that we miss is the book which used to be filled in once a week with pictures and a summary of what they had done that week. Depending on which staff member is there when we collect him depends if we find out
what he has been up to.
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Review from Holly V (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always lovely and friendly, they can't do enough to help. The outdoor space is fantastic. My little boy loves going here. There is always lots going on and plenty of baking and art work brought home.
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Review from Donna R (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really impressed how my daughter has come on since going to Holyrood, she was very shy before starting nursery ... she is a confident little girl now and she loves it!!


The staff are all lovely and really helpful I would very highly recommend it.

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Review from Anne S (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On the odd occasion that I have had a problem, it has always been dealt with professionally. Staff are all lovely and have a good relationship with the children. All 3 of my children have attended over the years, very happy.
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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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