Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

14 Old Crofts Bank, Urmston, Manchester M41 7AA
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Old Crofts Bank Nursery School has an experienced and committed team of early years practitioners who are caring and nurturing with all children. The nursery provides high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Children build strong relationships with staff and children are happy, settled and show that they feel safe and secure.

The management team is ambitious and has a clear vision for the future of the nursery.

Staff consider children's interests when planning activities. They provide a range of experiences and opportunities indoors and outside that children enjoy.

Staff encourage children to gain independence in a range of ways from a young age.
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Funding & Fees

Full day (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) from £61.50
School day (8.30 am to 4:00pm) from £44.50
We offer Morning and Afternoon Sessions

We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer.

Contact Old Crofts Bank Nursery School to get a personalised quote.

Contact Old Crofts Bank Nursery School to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Austin (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 79

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 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 & Christmas

Old Crofts Bank Nursery School Reviews (60)

9.9

Old Crofts Bank Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Crofts Bank Nursery School has 60 reviews.

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Review from Ashley B (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. Amazing in every way.


Old Crofts Bank was always our first choice for our little boy, ever since we first looked around. The facilities are brilliant (the garden is in a league of its own!), the staff are friendly, kind and caring and the whole vibe of the nursery just

feels 'safe'. Like when facilities claim to have a 'home from home' feel, Old Crofts Bank actually deliver it.


I couldn't recommend this place enough.

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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery that I would highly recommend. The staff go above and beyond caring for the children, supporting their development and building their confidence. We moved to the area and viewed a number of nurseries and Old Crofts Bank just felt right. Both my children have attended and love going
to the nursery. The garden is a brilliant size and sectioned off for each of the age groups. The rooms are bright, clean and spacious. And the staff are lovely, friendly and super caring.
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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff consistently go above and beyond to care for my child and are always warm and friendly. I feel completely confident that my child is both physically and emotionally safe in their care. Any concerns I have as a parent are always listened to, and the team is very supportive when it comes to
developmental needs.
My child is always happy to attend nursery, settles in well, and has formed lovely friendships. The nursery manager is very hands-on, and the setting is well run, with plenty of events that invite parents and extended family to be involved in the children's learning and environment.
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Review from Amanda G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a very positive experience with this nursery and are really happy with the care our son receives. The staff are kind, approachable, and very responsive, especially when it comes to his health. They keep us informed and provide reassurance when he's unwell, which is incredibly comforting.


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a real sense of trust, and it's clear the team genuinely care about the children. The management is hands-on and engaged, often interacting with the children and clearly knowing them well.


The new garden is fantastic and will be a great space for the summer. We also appreciate how they listen to parent feedback, such as improving lighting in the car park during darker months.


Overall, it's been a great experience and we would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
my little boy has been here since 1, all the staff are so personable they really know him like we do, they know what he likes and he feels so safe and secure going in, the garden space is amazing especially so he can be out in nature. Would highly recommend and the management are so helpful
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Review from Dan M (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending crofts bank for 7 months now and she loves it, we literally have to chase her round the room at the end of the day to get her home.
They do a tonne of outside play, have a wide variety of food that we wouldn't even think of serving, the staff are friendly and attentive,
our daughter loves Ella in particular.
They get monthly activity craft bags to take home with them and the regular photo updates keep our week going.
Our daughter has come on a huge amount since joining here and would recommend to anyone in the area.
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Review from David H (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at this nursery have worked really hard to make our toddler feel more comfortable and confident going to nursery. It is noticeable how they all seem to have a bond with him. Even on drop offs and pick ups, the staff greet you with a smile and always say hello to our son. The learning and activities
are fun, and the food menus are very varied. I would perhaps like to see a few more activities revolving around sport and games? Possibly when reaching an older age group. I would recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Review from Matthew J (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Old Crofts Bank - our son is very shy and a fussy eater - and we've really appreciated the care & patience they show with him every week.


The staff are always helpful and have a smile on their face. Our son's key workers have always formed a lovely bond with him and it's really helped him

to form trust and also come out of his shell a little more.


Special mentions for Gill and Ant at OCB as well

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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery! My little boy is very happy here. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, always making sure the children feel safe and supported. They create a wide range of lovely activities and engaging learning opportunities that really help the children grow and develop. The management
team is also very helpful and well-organised. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Review from Abi F (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with caring, supportive staff who make the children feel valued. The outdoor space is fantastic - safe, spacious and perfect for play and exploration. My son loves coming here and his confidence, speech and personality have grown considerably.
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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Nursery, great staff and our child loves it. She's made friends and has grown so much as a result. She always is happy when going in and loves to tell us about how much fun she's having there as well
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Review from Phillip L (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We and our little one love this nursery, he's been going full time since he was 12 months old. He's connected brilliantly to key workers. Care and attention provided is above and beyond what we expected. Great food also. As a first time parent and the anxiety that comes with that I could not have asked
for more. Thank you Crofts Bank Nursery for being brilliant.
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Review from Michelle O (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The search for a nursery for our daughter wasn't an easy one, but when we chose "old crofts" it felt like everything fell into place.


It was a hard transition for me as mother, leaving my daughter to work but I felt very relaxed with the level of care she received.


The staff team are really supportive

and amazing and you can tell that they form special bonds with the children. The management is also very responsive and professional. The team is also diverse and that was a bonus for us.


Overall, I haven't felt any regrets for choosing old crofts.

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Review from Sian D (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is so happy at Old Crofts Bank! So much so that she doesn't want to leave when I pick her up and she asks to go when it's the weekend. Each person that works in the nursery knows your child's name even if they don't work in their room it's amazing. I enjoy a little chat in the morning with
the key workers when I drop my daughter off too they are so welcoming and easy to talk to.
I recommend the nursery to everyone who asks, never had any issues
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a brilliant nursery I couldn't be happier with the care my daughter is receiving. It is like a home away from home. My daughter is so happy going there and has made lots of friends and learning lots too. The nursery employees are so kind and supportive and go above and beyond looking after the
children in their care (and their parents!)
Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Old Crofts Bank Nursery SchoolThank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy your daughter is and that she feels at home with us. It's so lovely to see her building friendships and learning new things every day. Our team truly values your support, and we're always here for both the children and their families. Thank you for being part of our nursery family!
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Review from Jo G (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
OCB has been like a home from home for both our children over the last 4 years. The setting is beautifully equipped to meet the developing needs of the children and feels very homely. The staff are amazing and welcoming and go above and beyond to make the children feel settled and content. The communication
is great and they are always looking at ways to improve things through things like parents' forum and additional family days etc. I would highly recommend OCB to anyone looking for a safe, welcoming space to leave their children.
Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery SchoolThank you for leaving a review and providing your feedback. We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at our nursery. Thank you for recommending us!
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Review from Minghui S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is great and staff are extremely good at looking after my little ones. Both of my children attended/are attending this nursery. It is lovely and everyone is kind and patient to my children. I feel confident to leave my baby here.
Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery SchoolHi Minghui,
Thank you for leaving a review and providing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our team and that your children are having a positive experience at our nursery. We are grateful for your choice!
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Review from Heather B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff and environment. My son loves every day at nursery, he is always doing something exciting and fun. The staff are warm welcoming and more like friends/family. He is excited to arrive every day and does not want to leave, it allows us to work without any guilt, he is happy well cared for
and has developed so much. All the staff are involved, know who we are and what has been happening at home, the stay and play sessions are excellent. I couldn't recommend them any more.
Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery SchoolHi Heather,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It's great to hear that your son has benefited from the care and education given at our nursery. Thank you for recommending us!
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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is my second child to come to Old Croft Bank nursery and I would 100% recommend sending your child here. The staff are amazing and so is the chef. The meals they prepare are of huge variety and most days, I am envious of the choice they have. The play areas are great inside and out. One
of the great things is that the garden is big and not overlooked. My daughter came after covid at 18 months so she knows the majority of the staff, she misses nursery when she isn't there and even named her doll after one of the carers. I picked Old Croft Bank nursery years ago because of it's home from home feel. If you have the time just book to look around and you won't regret it. The app they use is great too, daily pictures and updates to what they are upto is a great tool.
Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery SchoolHi Kirsty,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It is great to hear that you're happy with the care provided by the nursery and that your daughter has settled in well! Thank you for choosing us!
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Review from Catherine S (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Old Crofts Bank for the past year and we are really pleased with it. He has settled in really well, all of the staff are lovely and everyone is always very friendly. We viewed a lot of other nurseries in the area and chose OCB due to the staff, the outdoor provision and the
number of rooms provided for different age groups. He always has a great time at nursery and often doesn't want to come home as he's too busy having fun!
Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery SchoolHi Catherine, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It's great to hear that your child has benefited from the care and education given at Old Crofts Bank. Thank you for recommending us!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.944)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10 for Old Crofts Bank Nursery School 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.944 for Old Crofts Bank Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (273 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.944
  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 Old Crofts Bank Nursery School is based on 24 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 79 number of registered child places is 15.8, which has been reached with 24 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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Meet the Team (1)

Sarah

Sarah Austin

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

Having obtained her Level 3 qualification at college, Sarah embarked on a career in childcare that has spanned nearly 30 years. Over the years, she has accumulated invaluable experience but also expanded her knowledge by completing a Level 5 qualification in leadership and management for early years and young people. Sarah is also the proud mother of four children.


For the past nine years, Sarah has been an early years manager, and she finds lots of joy in collaborating with parents to ensure that children get the best possible start in life.

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Old Crofts Bank Nursery School accepts?

Old Crofts Bank Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Old Crofts Bank Nursery School Open?

Old Crofts Bank Nursery School 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 Old Crofts Bank Nursery School have capacity for?

Old Crofts Bank Nursery School has capacity for a total of 79 Children.

How far is Old Crofts Bank Nursery School to the centre of Manchester?

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

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