Gresford Close, Callands, Warrington WA5 9UY
Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool (formerly kidsunlimited) is located in close proximity to Gemini Retail Park, giving many working parents a useful and versatile childcare option around which to arrange their day-to-day lives.
The Nursery has had a recent refurbishment throughout which was finished in May 2018 including new bathrooms, flooring, changing areas, kitchens, baby rooms, toddler rooms, preschool room & the holiday Lync Club. There is also a new parent station for current parents and expecting parents to enjoy refreshments.
Children are helped with their transition to school with their unique Ready for School enhancement including Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians.
Parents are invited to share their concerns with staff on a regular basis. Staff are professional and dedicated to achieving an advantageous environment that helps child development for many years to come.
The nursery also runs a holiday club for children up to 11, please ask the Nursery Manager for more information.
Group: Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Person in charge: Denise Sharkey (Nursery Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Warrington Borough Council
Number of Staff: 28
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care
Total Places for Children: 123
Age Range: from 0 years 3 months to 11 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0730-1830
When Closed: Bank Holidays
Directions:
Close to Gemini Retail Park
Parking:
There is a large car park at the front of the building
The Review Score of 9.7 (maximum of 10) for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 51 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 30 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Day Nursery / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Day Nursery receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.748 for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (469 Excellents x 5) + (130 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 611 Ratings = 4.748
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Day Nursery to friends and family?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 30 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 24.6 positive Reviews (123 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 30 Reviews ÷ 24.6 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.748)
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lisa W (Mother of Child) on Monday 9 April 2018. Relates to February 2018.
All staff are, in one word, amazing.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Elaine W (Mother of Child) on Thursday 15 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
When our son started experiencing separation anxiety, the nursery was really supportive and helped us with both practical advice for making it easier dropping our son off and also emotional support as we felt terrible leaving him. He now goes in no problem and has come on leaps and bounds with all the interactive play and learning.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S B (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 14 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
The staff are friendly and supportive. My toddler has been going here since January 2017 he has come on so much. They reassure me and I know my boy is safe here which gives me peace of mind. They keep in touch and genuinely care about the children they look after this is clear to see.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jennifer R (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 13 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Our child is very happy in nursery and the staff are encouraging her independent, inquisitive and mischevious personality.
My daughter experiences a huge variety of activities and is encouraged by all the wonderful staff who work with her.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sarah P (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 13 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Fantastic nursery, all the staff genuinely care. My son has settled in well and has built great relationships with the staff
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Melissa O (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 13 February 2018. Relates to December 2017.
Our little boy started at Bright Horizons in December 2017. He is very shy and the staff have been wonderful at reassuring us and him. The manager always has her door open for any queries and the staff in the baby room are amazing!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Paul C (Father of Child) on Tuesday 13 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Our son really enjoys his time at pre-school and always come home talking fondly about the staff and his friends. His key worker is amazing and is teaching him many skills and abilities through the fun activities they organise, which he is always keen to demonstrate at home. The nursery school be proud to have such amazing staff.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Emma C (Mother of Child) on Thursday 8 February 2018. Relates to December 2017.
My daughter has been attending this nursery now since she was 6 months old. I feel the progress in her learning abilities is brilliant. She really enjoys coming to nursery, always asking when is nursery. Staff are lovely, support from staff is always available when needed. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Stacey M (Mother of Child) on Monday 5 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
When my daughter was enrolled at nursery I was so anxious as she was my first and I was struggling to leave her. The team were so fantastic and always made me feel at ease, I can ring anytime to see how she is doing. My daughter loves it at nursery and always seems to be doing different activities. She even cries sometimes when she has to leave. She always seems so happy at nursery and I can see her grow from strength to strength from what she is learning. All the staff are fantastic and appear to go above and beyond. I can't praise everyone enough. I think the nursery and staff are second to none. My daughter loves it.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S W (Mother of Child) on Monday 5 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My little girl is happy here and has a great relationship with all the staff. The staff made her transition to a new room easier and comfortable. When she had her accident last year the staff looked after her and me throughout the day to ensure she was well. The communication between parents and staff is good and my little girl enjoys the activities which take place.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Glen O (Father of Child) on Monday 5 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son has attended nursery for over 8 years. We have always had great relationships with all the staff. The staff are very caring and always make my son welcome. My son enjoys nursery and has made many friends over the years. I would highly recommend this nursery as all the staff are very kind and caring.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S N (Mother of Child) on Monday 5 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
The nursery has been very helpful for me. I feel happy to let my children go here. I find most of the staff members helpful. The manager is extremely helpful.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kayleigh H (Mother of Child) on Monday 5 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
I have two sons that attend Bright Horizons Callands. They both love going to nursery and have lots of fun when they are there.
All of the staff are friendly and really welcoming. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Alexandra D (Mother of Child) on Monday 5 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
We are so pleased with the nursery. Our son has been going since he was 16 months old (now 2 years 3 months) and he has enjoyed it since day 1. He started in the babies room, where we noticed he came on a great deal in terms of his development and social skills. He moved to toddlers on his 2nd birthday and all the staff made his transition so easy. I recently started back at work full time and it made it so much easier knowing that increasing my son's nursery days wouldn't be an issue.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah-Jane R (Mother of Child) on Monday 5 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Callands is an amazing place. My son gets very excited when we drop him off and stalls when he's leaving. Enthusiastic staff fill me with confidence.
Fantastic activities to learn, play and explore. Overall, I feel happy and secure leaving my child and would definitely recommend to other parents. 10/10.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by K S (Father of Child) on Thursday 1 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
All of the staff at this nursery are lovely, friendly and very helpful. I like the fact that each staff member is trained in Paediatric first aid which gives me even more confidence to leave my children at the nursery. They offer a very diverse menu which means there is always something that my fussy children will eat. Overall, the nursery is a great place to leave children and I can’t wait to see the new look once the full refurbishment is complete. I would recommend this nursery to anyone and everyone.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Agnieszka W (Mother of Child) on Thursday 1 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
I have had a very good experience with the nursery. The nursery has a very good, very friendly atmosphere, the staff are lovely and helpful. My daughter loves going there. I would recommend it to everyone.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Felicity U (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 31 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Lovely friendly nursery and kind staff. My daughter loves attending and is always happy when I collect her.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Tom N (Father of Child) on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
We have two children in the nursery who have progressed through the babies room, toddlers room and Pre School. The regular staff are excellent and the kids have always made strong bonds with them in each room which is very reassuring and their development has been well supported throughout.
The nursery is purpose built and by far the best equipped in West Warrington, the outside play areas are fantastic! The ongoing refurbishments will only add to what is already an excellent site.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Marie S (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My two children both attend this nursery and they love going. Staff are lovely too, my children are happy which makes me happy, great nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Samantha E (Mother of Child) on Sunday 28 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Really friendly attentive staff. My little boy loves the staff and looks very comfortable with them. He's been going from 9 months of age. They have helped him learn to walk, talk and eat, give me good advise for some behaviour problems.
They genuinely seem caring towards my little boy, myself and my husband who do pick up and drop offs. He’s fed nutritious food daily and given milk whenever he wants it.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Neil W (Father of Child) on Friday 26 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Looking for a nursery to enrol our daughter in, we read reviews of several nurseries and we are extremely happy with Bright Horizons Callands.
My daughter has bonded very well with the assistants in the toddler room and thoroughly enjoys her time there.
They are very attentive, professional, very welcoming and friendly and spend time individually with the children to help their learning, development and skills.
The nursery always ensures that my daughter is safe and well and provides great feedback on her afternoons there and what she has been doing, as well as working with us to understand what our daughter enjoys at home so they can find something she enjoys so she is as happy and comfortable as possible in nursery. I am confident my daughter is in an excellent nursery to prepare her for preschool and ultimately primary school.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sian E (Mother of Child) on Friday 26 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
I can’t recommend this nursery enough. From the different activities, they plan for the children at all age groups, to the flexibility of putting our child in for extra days (even at last minute).
They follow any instructions you give them without question as the relationship the staff build with parents makes you feel comfortable when approaching them.
The staff are a credit to the nursery and even staff in different age rooms are willing to help you if you need their help.
Very clean and maintained nursery who are currently undergoing a refit to enhance the children’s daily fun.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Hannah V (Mother of Child) on Friday 26 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My daughter has settled in very well and is extremely happy! She loves all the staff in her room and they always make the effort to say hello and have a chat with you. I cannot thank them enough for how well they look after her, as I was very concerned due to a bad experience with a past nursery. I don't worry at all when I leave her and she is learning so much! She is not a fussy eater and I believe this is partly to do with the menu at the nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lewis C (Father of Child) on Thursday 25 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
We looked at various nurseries around the Warrington area and Bright Horizons, Callands was the stand out by a mile. They made us feel welcome and at ease for our little boy. Since then, our boy has been attending the nursery for 4 months and he loves it. They are very good in tailoring their care to each child's needs and make a real, conscious effort to understand the children's characters. They go above and beyond in their care for not only my son, but others also. The parents that I speak to at the nursery cannot speak highly enough of them. In addition to this, you can physically see how the nursery's activities have aided my child's development. I would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to parents who are looking for a nursery around the Warrington area.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Mitchell van (Father of Child) on Wednesday 24 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Having immigrated from South Africa in 2016 we were looking for a half-day day care for our two kids. Out of all the schools we visited Callands was the only one we felt welcomed and at ease with. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and more than willing to assist in any way possible. Our children absolutely love the staff, facilities and management as do we. There is no doubt in my mind that this would be the best school for any little one.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kerry K (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 24 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Bright horizons Callands is an amazing nursery. It's clean and well managed. It has a fantastic outside area for the kids to play. The staff are absolutely wonderful and I feel at ease knowing that my son is being taken care of there.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Marie (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 21 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
Lovely Nursery, very welcoming always made both of my children feel happy and settled when leaving our care. Very reassuring and supportive of parents and very good at communication.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Georgia S (Mother of Child) on Thursday 28 September 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Please do not hesitate to use the nursery, the girls are amazing and so welcoming. I was in tears when first looking around. The girls were fantastic and put up with my phone calls every day. This only lasted a couple of days as I felt so at ease leaving him. And loved our chats at the end of the day. He came on leaps and bounds and is a really happy well rounded little boy
A big thank you.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Phil B (Father of Child) on Monday 24 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
I couldn't recommend the staff or nursery enough. Every day I know my son is going to a safe, fun and interesting environment. Nutrionally his needs are met and often interesting new flavours are introduced to help him develop. I'm confident that every day he'll come home having been well cared for.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Megan C (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 28 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Bright Horizons Callands day Nursery was the first nursery that I looked around. Instantly I felt at ease the manager was friendly and happy to answer all of my many questions. Everyone really has the children's best interests at heart. My daughter has settled so very well better than I could have hoped and it is down to all the lovely ladies that work there. I cannot recommend this nursery enough!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jordan B (Mother of Child) on Monday 28 November 2016. Relates to October 2016.
I have used the emergency back up care for my daughter several times and each time she has attended, all of the staff in the room have made her feel so comfortable and welcome. Loads of toys and activities to keep her busy. Very spacious nursery with good healthy food offered.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kelly H (Mother of Child) on Monday 28 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
I would rate the nursery highly. My eldest son attended the nursery from 10 months old until 4 years old and I currently have my youngest son there. I find all staff members friendly and supportive to the children. Any concerns I have ever had my son's key worker has always been there to talk to, along with the management team.
I feel my son has progressed through out his time at the nursery making new friends and continually learning in each key stage.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kirsty O (Mother of Child) on Monday 28 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
My child has attended this wonderful nursery since he was 18mths old. He has enjoyed growing and learning in every room that he transitioned too. The staff care for each and every child as if they are their own. The management are amazing and always do their best to help with any matter. I would highly recommend this nursery to my friends and family.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Phil W (Father of Child) on Monday 28 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
Both my children have attended Callands Bright Horizons and I have always been extremely happy with the level of care and development they have received. The nursery is always clean and well presented and the staff are always polite and welcoming.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jiemei C (Mother of Child) on Sunday 27 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
My son started at Bright Horizons Callands Nursery in December last year. He loves the nursery and all the friendly staff. He settled down in the nursery very quickly with the staff's support. He always tells me what a nice day he had and what activities he has done that day. At the end of the day, we receive feedback about my son from the staff. I recommend Bright Horizons Callands Nursery to my friends.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sinan A (Father of Child) on Sunday 27 November 2016. Relates to October 2016.
Feels safe place. My child is almost always happy. The staff are very friendly, compassionate and caring
Few things need improving. Children need more privacy in the toilets. I also think there is a big room to expand on teaching and preparing the child to enter the school. I would love formal and structured handover from the staff when parents collecting their kids.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Hannah S (Mother of Child) on Friday 25 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
My daughter has been at this nursery since July 2016 and I can't thank them enough for making this process as easy as possible. Nice big play room for the babies and good size outdoor play too. The care she receives is excellent, and although she cried at first, now my little girl is so excited to go she gets her shoes & coat ready to set off there in a morning. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Michael (Father of Child) on Tuesday 22 November 2016. Relates to October 2016.
The staff at Callands are great with our son, he has progressed really way since starting nursery. He has tried a wide range of food, made friends and he really enjoys the amazing outside space. We also always get a well-written summary of the day.
How likely would you be to recommend Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Marina I (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 22 November 2016. Relates to October 2016.
My son really enjoys coming to nursery. He has settled well due to the care and genuine love and affection he receives. The communication and support from the staff is excellent and we feel like we know how he is developing regularly. The range of activities on offer is also improving my son's sensory development. The nursery have been great in encouraging him to try new foods and settle into a timetable.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Victoria B (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 22 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
Excellent nursery and staff. My daughter loves coming to nursery here and never has an issue. From day one, the staff have been so friendly and made us feel so welcome. It's like taking your child to a family member. You feel safe leaving them with the staff and our daughter cannot wait to go to nursery each day and talks about all the fun things she's done with her friends and the teachers (as she calls them) each evening. I love the idea of the communication book and love looking st the photos of what our daughter has been up to in nursery.
I really can't fault the nursery at all. They are happy for us to choose what days she needs to go in as I work part time but not on set days. They are very helpful over this.
How likely would you be to recommend Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Robert H (Father of Child) on Tuesday 22 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
An excellent nursery. Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool staff have been able to handle the unique challenges my son faces without issue and his development at the nursery has been excellent. I would heartily recommend this nursery to anybody.
How likely would you be to recommend Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Elaine A (Mother of Child) on Sunday 18 September 2016. Relates to September 2016.
All three of my kids have gone/are going through this nursery having started at six months old. We are extremely happy with every aspect of their care there. The baby room is very well run, the girls there know each child very well and can preempt their needs. They have a real affection for the kids and I feel secure and happy leaving my youngest there when I go to work. The food/chef is fab. Always healthy food with fresh veg and fruit. The kids have always eaten very well there. My other child is in preschool and she loves it. I feel it prepares her well for reception next year in terms of numbers/letters/writing her name etc. Most importantly she loves her teachers. The room is a well-oiled machine in the room leader's care as it is a busy room. The staff go out of their way too for the kids every day. I would recommend this nursery to friends. Also, the outdoor space is fantastic, it beats all other nurseries that we looked at originally. Plenty of grass, space to play and get dirty!!
How likely would you be to recommend Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool? Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lee G (Father of Child) on Friday 16 September 2016. Relates to September 2016.
My one year old loves coming to nursery and the staff make it very easy for me to drop off in the mornings. Staff feel like an extended family and we are happy for them to have such an impact on our little ones learning and growing. Cannot fault the care that they give on a daily basis.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Linda B (Mother of Child) on Thursday 1 September 2016. Relates to September 2016.
My daughter has attended this fantastic nursery since she was 10 months old and has just left at 4 years old ready to start school.
From start to finish the staff and care have been above and beyond and I cannot fault them at all.
Amazing staff and facilities and will be missed dearly.
Highly recommend this nursery so happy with my choice and my daughter has developed so well all thanks to the lovely, friendly nursery nurses.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by C C (Mother of Child) on Thursday 11 August 2016. Relates to June 2016.
I have used the emergency back up care for this nursery several times due to having no childcare for my son, the management team were really helpful and the care was really easy to set up. Each time I have been, I have always experienced excellent care from the staff. Every member of staff that we came across made us feel welcome. I cannot fault anything about the nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Adrienne (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 10 August 2016. Relates to June 2016.
Fantastic nursery with plenty of educational activities. My daughter absolutely loves coming and has learnt so much already despite only starting in June. The staff are brilliant. Very friendly, always there to help and offer plenty of support, not just to my daughter but to us as a family. The nutritional meals they provide are perfect as well and have helped my daughter to eat more healthily at home. 10 out of 10.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Denise S (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 12 January 2016. Relates to December 2015.
Both my children attend kidsunlimited Day Nursery - Callands. There is genuine care received from the staff, my children have excellent relationships with the staff and their key person. The nursery has a fantastic outdoor space, my daughter loves the mud kitchen outdoors and loves the role play area with dolls, would definitely recommend the nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L M (Mother of Child) on Thursday 3 December 2015. Relates to November 2015.
My 1 year old daughter started here at the beginning of October 2015, the management have been brilliant. Very helpful and flexible to my working needs. My daughter has settled in really well. I am pleased.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jenni P (Mother of Child) on Monday 9 November 2015. Relates to October 2015.
I would like to thank all of the staff at the day nursery Callands for the fantastic care my daughter receives. She loves going to nursery to see the staff and her friends and talks about them all the time at home. I enjoy the daily feedback of her day at nursery and the artwork and photographs we get sent home regularly.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by John S (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 October 2015. Relates to October 2015.
The staff have shown so much support, enthusiasm and love for my 2 children over the years. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They go out of their way to take a keen interest in my children's likes, talking about their individual interests, family life and well-being. We could not ask for better care for our 2 children and appreciate all of the hard work, commitment and time that the staff put in with all the children in their care.
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Marketa Cardon, Mrkg at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool responded to this review on 21 Oct 2015:
Thank you for your positive review.
March 2018
Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
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April 2016
Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Date: Tuesday 19 Apr 2016
Recipient: Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: Friday 08 Apr 2016
Job Title: Nursery Manager
Joined: 2007
Description:
Denise started at the nursery as a student. She always knew she wanted to work with children and loved her time in the nursery watching the children develop and grow.
Nearly 20 years later she is now the Nursery Manager and has been for the last 4 years!
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