Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

425 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1QP
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  • Holyrood Nursery Prestwich, Manchester
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 which has resulted in a warm and homely atmosphere throughout.   

Situated in a residential area of Prestwich, Manchester, close to a number of local shops and motorway links.

The nursery has access to Heaton Park where children enjoy going for walks, looking at the animals and feeding the ducks.

The nursery has 7 playrooms over 3 floors these are generously proportioned, carefully planned and extensively resourced to create inspiring learning environments, where children are able to access a wide range of activities based around their interests.

The nursery also has access to a large enclosed outdoor space where children can explore the natural environment on the grassed area or ride a bike on the painted road. The large castle and outdoor equipment allow plenty of outdoor adventures.

An experienced and skilled staff team have many years of continuous service and work with children and parents in an enthusiastic, supportive manner encouraging every child’s growth and development. The nursery has a full time qualified teacher and one of the senior staff has an early years professional status.

Offer part-time/full-time sessions, Sibling discount, Emergency Services staff discount and FREE funded places.

To arrange a personal viewing see the website for contact details.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Leanne Kavanagh (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 98

Age Range

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

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

Holyrood Nursery Prestwich Reviews (119)

9.6

Holyrood Nursery Prestwich has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.649) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holyrood Nursery Prestwich has 119 reviews.

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Review from Z B (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here in September 2024, she has came on leaps and bounds since attending, she gets so excited to go into Nursery and is always so happy when I pick up to the point sometimes she doesn't want to come home she wants to stay! I can't fault the nursery all staff have a lovely bond with
her and so does management. The ladies in her room always have so many fun activities planned each day and I love hearing all about it at pick up. You are all doing an amazing job, well done! Wouldn't have my daughter anywhere else, special shout out to Millie,Amelia,Chloe,Vicky and Demi because of you ladies my daughter is coming on so much. keep up the amazing work!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! Its an absolute joy to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us her excitement and progress mean the world to our team. Knowing she feels…read more
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Review from Helen W (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is having a wonderful time at Holyrood! The staff are all amazing and look after him so well every day. They plan loads of fun things for the children to do and take them outside as much as possible, which he loves! The food is brilliant and we love hearing all about his day when we pick him
up. It's so reassuring as a parent to know he is having the best time during the week!
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Review from Heidi M (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a brilliant nursery. Both my boys have attended here and honestly, I am so happy with the care my little boy gets. The staff are so lovely and he has formed great relationships with them, which is so reassuring for me. They are kind, helpful and friendly. He has developed and learned so much here
too. Thank you Holyrood Prestwich
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Five stars from a very happy parent!
I'm extremely happy with this nursery-it's been a wonderful experience from day one. The environment is nurturing and well-organised, with a huge garden that gives the children plenty of space to play and explore. The staff are absolutely fantastic-kind, attentive,
and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing. A special mention goes to Steff, who has formed a beautiful bond with my child and clearly brings so much heart to her role. My child adores her, and it's lovely to see that affection returned with such care. The nursery is always spotless, which gives me great peace of mind. I couldn't ask for a better place for my child to grow and thrive.
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Review from Katie O (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is non verbal autistic, he started holyrood Nursery Prestwich in January. I can't thank and praise the staff enough. Since my son attending he has now started saying a few works. Hes always excited when I pick him up and looks like he has so much fun. The staff are lovely and so helpful
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you so much for sharing your kind words. Were absolutely delighted to hear about your sons progress and how much he enjoys his time with us. Its wonderful to see his confidence and communication…read more
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Review from Louise K (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first born girl went to holyrood and now my 2nd little lady is going there not girls have flourished and come out of their shells so much as they were very shy before starting there. I cannot recommend this nursery enough! They even remember and say yellow to my daughter when I drop her little sister
off before school! Always communicating and helpful when ever I enquire about anything !
All my future children will attending
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that both your girls have thrived and grown in confidence during their time with us. It's always a pleasure to see our children…read more
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child spent four happy years at this lovely nursery, they are well prepared for school and have enjoyed all of the fun activities and outdoor space provided. The staff make genuine connections with each child, it has been hard to say goodbye. I highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for letting us be a part of your childs early years journey. Its been a joy to watch them grow over the past four years, and while its always hard to say…read more
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had such a wonderful experience with this nursery! Our first child attended and had an amazing time - the staff were always kind, caring, and attentive, and we saw real growth in their confidence and development during their time there. Now our second child is currently enrolled, and we're just
as happy.
We're so grateful to have found this place - it's given both of our kids the best possible start!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely experience with us. It's been a joy to support both of your children and to watch them grow in confidence and development. We're truly grateful for your trust…read more
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Review from Ellie C (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this nursery for the last year and loves going. He started at 10 months old after a big move from Australia and the girls settled him in so quickly. He is thriving and learns new things everyday. There's always different learning and playing activities set up each day, I get
daily notifications about his day, and he is eating different nutritional meals trying different foods. It really feels like a second home for him. The nursery is always clean and safe, and my little boy loves the outside area.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear how well your child has settled in and that he enjoys his days with us. It's so rewarding to know he is thriving, learning new…read more
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Review from Katrina L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to holyrood for three years and is so happy there, the staff are great with him and keep him entertained all day. He is non verbal and has extra needs and not only do they accommodate him and help him develop, the senco has guided us through getting him extra help and making the
choices with school. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you so much for your glowing recommendation of our nursery, we are delighted you have been so satisfied with the personal approach the team have taken in meeting the needs of your son and…read more
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very warm and I get the feeling they really care about the children they are looking after. I love seeing the wide range of activities my daughter gets up to and receiving updates/pictures via the app. They treat my daughter as an individual and are clearly very interested in her development,
thanks to all the staff at Holyrood for the wonderful work you do which is often undervalued.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you ever so much for your review and recommendation of our setting, the team are always delighted to read feedback from our families and are very proud of the work they do.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending the nursery for almost 6 months now and he loves it. The staff on the baby floor have been so amazing with helping him to settle and feel comfortable at nursery. He now walks into nursery every morning confidently and excited to see the ladies in his room. My child also has
dietary requirements and the nursery provide a variety of options to ensure my little one doesn't miss out and that his meal is still very similar to the others! The baby rooms are spacious yet cosy and It's a really lovely home from home environment too which I love. Thank you for all you do ladies!
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Review from Claudine R (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Awesome nursery. Home from home. I love to run in and he is excited to go.
They have worked so well with him through the transition of rooms and provide interactive activities daily.
Could not love this place more and so happy we chose it.
Huge thanks to four particular members of staff for being
awesome.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you for your wonderful review from all at Thrive Childcare.
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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy loves going to nursery. The staff are so attentive and if there have ever been any specific requests from us, they have been quick to act.
We are impressed by the level of information we receive through the online portal during the day.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you ever so much for your glowing recommendation, from all at Thrive Childcare and education.
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Review from Tamlyn E (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 18-month-old attends Holyrood. Staff are great and my child enjoys going there, it has a family atmosphere. I get updated on their app about his day and they communicate regularly. The rooms are well-maintained and not overcrowded.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review of our service, the team are always so proud to read reviews from our happy families, thank you, The Thrive team.
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Review from P A (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of my son’s attendance at Holyrood has only ever been positive. The staff are all lovely and have a genuine care for the little ones they look after. The communication has always been really good. I’ve enjoyed that I get a handover at every pick up as well as little updates throughout
the day via the app. They often share ‘moments’ which are lovely snapshots of what my son’s been up to that day. Staff have always been conscientious in monitoring my son’s development and any issues that need addressing e.g my son was displaying signs of allergies so they monitored and helped address this. I’m very happy I chose this nursery for my son and would definitely recommend to others.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you ever so much for your glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it, thank you again, the team at Thrive.
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are attentive and have been looking after our child well since a young age. We have had consistency in their key worker(s) and they have been able to build trust well with our child.
The outdoor setting is good but not used as much as we’d like. They also don’t do much off-site (trips
to the park etc).
There’s been a lot of turnover in staff, both management and practitioners, but that’s a general issue in the sector and I don’t think it’s happening here more than other places.
Pricing has gone up a lot in the last two years and it is quite expensive.
Our child is developing well and the staff have been able to help them develop in areas they have been behind in.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you for your lovely, glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it. Thanks again, the thrive team.
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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Holyrood Prestwich for 18 months now. The care he has received has been wonderful. All staff are friendly and welcoming and make a real effort to get to know the children.
Most recently I have seen the team's commitment and hard work to ensure that children are meeting their
development milestones. All children have a key worker, regular parent evenings are arranged and individual activities are planned and carried out based on each individual child's needs. The team have even suggested things we can do at home to help support my son's development. He loves going to nursery and is thriving. It is so nice to see.
All managers here have been great. But a special mention has to go to the manager. She has been super approachable, very organised, transparent and decisive. She and the team have also introduced some lovely activities and special days which have included the parents and allowed us to see our children in the nursery environment, thank you.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Executive at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. It is wonderful to hear your comments on our team's commitment and hard work, that means a lot. We are delighted you feel your son is thriving…read more
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been much happier with the nursery over the past 8 months due to its recent change in management. Queries are dealt with promptly and the current nursery manager is approachable, friendly, knowledgeable and visible. Thank you to all of the team at Holyrood, my daughter now feels fully settled
and confident at nursery.
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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 16 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been incredibly impressed with the highly skilled staff at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich. Our child is one and a half years old and has attended since 9 months old so the review relates to the various baby groups.
Staff give detailed updates at the end of each day as to our child's development
and the parentzone app is generally well utilised. Highlights of our day are seeing the various 'moments' of him playing during the day and the consistency of nursery has helped him get into a good sleep pattern.
Parents evenings are held for a more formal update of how our child is progressing against early years development and we have valued the feedback from nursery as to areas they are focussing on within a term so we can also encourage at home.
Some improvements could be made by the central administration around communication and presentation of billing but this is not in the control of the Prestwich branch specifically
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.649)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.649) out of 10 for Holyrood Nursery Prestwich is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 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 4.833 for Holyrood Nursery Prestwich is calculated as follows: ( (178 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.833
  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 4.816 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holyrood Nursery Prestwich is based on 16 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.6 = 0.816
  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)

Leanne

Leanne Kavanagh

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Leanne Kavanagh oversees an experienced staff team. She is passionate about early education and has many years experience in the sector.

Lauren

Lauren Haslam

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

Lauren works closely with Leanne to ensure the smooth operation of the nursery. She is passionate about the early years.

Frequently Asked Questions about Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

What is the Age Range of Children that Holyrood Nursery Prestwich accepts?

Holyrood Nursery Prestwich accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Holyrood Nursery Prestwich Open?

Holyrood Nursery Prestwich 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 Holyrood Nursery Prestwich have capacity for?

Holyrood Nursery Prestwich has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

How far is Holyrood Nursery Prestwich to the centre of Manchester?

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

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