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Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Gresford Close, Callands, Warrington WA5 9UY
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Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool, Warrington
Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool, Warrington
Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool, Warrington

A BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS NURSERY IN WARRINGTON


Recently refurbished nursery in Callards offering high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with an added holiday club for children aged up to 11 years.

The well-qualified team of highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced staff work together to provide a well-balanced programme of fun activities and learning experiences, within a carefully planned curriculum with a unique Ready for School programme....  

Funding & Fees

Fees have been reduced to support our local families, please contact us for more info (Nov 21)

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Kate (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 123

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There is a large car park at the front of the building

Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (154)

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Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool has 154 reviews.

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Review from Samantha D (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves going to her nursery the girls are all so lovely they discuss everything she has done how much shes had to eat and I get advice of them when needed they are so helpful to me they don't judge me for sometimes asking stupid questions couldn't recommend a better nursery for her

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased your daughter enjoys coming and that you feel supported and well-informed, your kind words mean so much.

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Review from V B (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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As a parent, I couldn't be happier with Bright Horizons Callands. The staff are incredibly caring, friendly, and attentive, and they always make my child feel safe, happy, and welcomed every single day.
My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 9 months old, at each stage of her journey I've seen such a positive difference in my her development, from her social skills to learning new things every day. The activities are always engaging, creative, and educational. Communication with parents is excellent, and the management team always keeps us updated on progress and daily activities, which gives great peace of mind.
The manager is exceptional, she always goes above beyond and genuinely cares for all children and families in her nursery.
I would highly recommend Callands Day Nursery and Pre-School to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, and happy place for their child.

Thank you to the whole team for their amazing work!

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased your daughter is happy, thriving, and feels supported at every stage, it means so much to our whole team.

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Review from K B (Father of Child) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We moved our daughter to this nursery around 6 months ago, and are so happy we did this. The staff are great with her, and we receive regular updates on the app, which is nice to see and read. We've seen major development in our daughter's speech, confidence and interaction with other kids and the staff. The garden is a good size, well sectioned off, and equipped with activities for the kids. It also helps that the carpark is fairly big, so there isn't an issue with pick up and drop off.

Highly recommend this nursery to anyone in the area.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you're so happy with the move and that your daughter is thriving, it's wonderful to hear how much she's developed and enjoys her time with us.

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has only been with the nursery for a month so far, but she settled in immediately. The environment is amazing, mostly outside with LOTS of space and activities. The staff are very friendly and approachable, I'm extremely happy with this nursery!

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased your daughter has settled in so quickly and is enjoying the space, activities, and care from our team.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We absolutely love this nursery! The staff are amazing and so caring. Even though my baby is still really young, I feel totally confident leaving him there every morning.
When I drop him off, he smiles and is clearly happy to be there, which honestly means everything to me. It's such a comfort knowing he's in such good hands.
The app is also brilliant - I love being able to check in and see what he's been up to during the day. It really helps me feel close to him even when I'm not there.

Couldn't recommend this nursery enough. Thank you so much to the lovely team for taking such great care of him!

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear your baby is so happy and settled with us, and it means a lot to know you feel confident each morning. Our team truly enjoys caring for him, and we're glad the app helps you stay connected to his day. We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Bright horizons Callands is a truly fantastic nursery. It has the care & safety of the children at the heart of everything and it is a joy and pleasure to see our daughter thriving since joining.
The variety of activities and involvement and inclusion of all children is second to none, and all staff live and breathe the company 'heart' values. They provide fun, engaging tasks which the children love, and they also learn so much!
Our daughter enjoys every minute here which is a great comfort to us. She has built a wonderful friendship group & has also built strong relationships with staff and is comfortable and confident to speak openly and honestly with them.

Our little one has developed massively since joining and I can't thank the team enough!! Our children are precious and we can rest assured they are in safe hands here. Thank you!

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time with us. It's fantastic to know she feels safe, included and supported, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our caring team and the activities we provide.

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Review from Alexandra M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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We've had a good experience with this nursery so far. The staff are friendly and caring, and it's clear they genuinely want the best for the children. It took some time for our child to settle in, but the team were patient and supportive during the transition.

Communication is good, and we receive regular updates about activities and development. The environment is clean and well organised, and there are plenty of activities to keep the children engaged. Overall, we're happy with the nursery and appreciate the effort the staff put in every day

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad to hear you've had a positive experience and that your child has settled well with the support of our team. It's lovely to know you value our communication, caring staff and engaging environment. We truly appreciate your kind words.

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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Bright Horizons Callands always go above and beyond to make sure my little one is happy and settled in Nursery.
My little boy really struggled to settle at first and I was so worried to leave him to go to work. The nursery were happy for me to ring each morning to make sure he was settled. After a few weeks, they knew what he loved to do and engaged him by reading stories and singing nursery rhymes.
Any concerns or questions are always listened to and acted on straight away. I feel that my little boy is safe and cared for by all members of staff.

Thank you to everyone at Callands!

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear how well your little one has settled and that you've felt supported throughout the process. It's wonderful to know he feels safe, cared for and engaged each day. We truly appreciate your kind words and trust in us.

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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my little boy has only recently started in january and already i've seen an incredible difference in him in all areas. He's getting on really well and the staff really do make all the difference, very attentive to both myself & my child which i really appreciate, couldn't have asked for a better experience so far!

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear how well your little one has settled and the progress you're already seeing. It's wonderful that you feel supported by the team. We truly appreciate your kind words and trust in our nursery.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Could not be happier sending my child here I know he is cared for and his needs are met. Very impressed with the range activities they do daily which are posted quite regularly on the app. The management team are always so friendly and supportive as well as his room staff.

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Review from Charlotte K (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Clean environment. Happy staff which means happy children, glad I moved my children to this nursery I feel very content dropping them off there on their days in. I feel my needs and my children's needs are always well met, thank you.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Were so pleased to hear how content you feel bringing your children to nursery and that their needs are well supported. Its wonderful that you value our caring team and positive environment. We truly appreciate your kind words.

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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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The nursery and staff are absolutely excellent. They are really informative during handovers and the children are really well looked after and have a lovely time at pre school. The communication is really good and they really get to know the children. We are really pleased our children attend this pre school.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear how well your children are cared for and how much they enjoy their time at preschool. It's great that you value our communication and handovers. We truly appreciate your kind words and trust in us.

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Review from Bethany H (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Nursery has been nothing but amazing from the beginning, very helpful with settling in periods and listened to my concerns regarding little one starting. Staff are great and little one is always more than happy to go to the staff. Hand over is always good and never felt rushed. They keep me updated with things that happen at nursery regarding little one and any concerns I have had have been dealt with accordingly. Management are great and always welcoming. Staff in baby room are amazing and you can see they truly care about the kids and their needs. Little one has developed amazingly since starting here.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear how smoothly your little one has settled and how supported you've felt throughout. It's wonderful that the team's care, communication and attention have made such a positive difference. We truly appreciate your kind words.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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I highly recommend this day nursery. All the staff i have encountered are so friendly. My litte boy gets upset going in every morning and they all rally around him to make him feel comfortable. I can tell when I pick him up that he has really enjoyed his day and that he likes all of the girls in the baby room.

I love that we can photo updates throughout the day of all of the activities and its something different everyday.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear how well your little one is supported each morning and how much he enjoys his days with us. It's wonderful that you value our caring team and daily photo updates. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Callands nursery was always our first choice and never regretted. The team is absolutely lovely, supportive with all matters. My daughter had a long and teary transition when she started but the practitioners was always there for her. Now she goes with smile and sometimes doesnt even want to come home. Thanks for being there for her

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled at Bright Horizons Callands Nursery and that she now enjoys her days with such confidence and happiness.

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Review from Megan L (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little boy absolutely loves this nursery. The staff are brilliant with him, and nothing is ever too much trouble. He has been a little delayed with his speech, but since starting here I've noticed a huge improvement. They are proactive in supporting his development and always find fun, engaging ways to help him build his skills. The nursery also organises fun days and charity events, and I really appreciate the regular updates through the app. All the staff are so friendly and genuinely care for each child they look after. I couldn't be happier with the care my son receives.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear how much your little boy enjoys Bright Horizons Callands and that you've seen such wonderful progress in his development and confidence.

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Review from Paulina K (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our baby has joined Bright Horizons in June and we were so worried because it's our first baby but since day one he was so well looked after and really enjoys his nursery days. The staff are always so helpful and open to chat about anything which is reassuring. We are so happy that our baby boy is here and we can see how well he is progressing in his development.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted your baby has settled so well at Bright Horizons Callands and that you feel reassured and supported by the caring and approachable team.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been coming here since she was 14 months old and is now in pre-school. This nursery is a fantastic place with excellent staff,

clean facilities and lovely indoor and outdoor spaces . The staff pay real attention to safeguarding and I feel my child is well looked after and safe in this nursery . She absolutely loves coming . She settled in quickly into baby room , then toddler room and now pre school , all the staff have made her feel welcome and there is always an exciting activity happening . The staff are motivated and really care about doing a good job . The management are lovely as well. Everyone is polite and courteous . She sometimes comes home mucky but I know that's the sign of a great day with lots of time spent outside playing so I'm happy with that

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted your daughter loves coming to the nursery and feels safe and cared for. It's great to hear she's enjoying our indoor and outdoor activities. And yes, a little mess is definitely a sign of a fun day!

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Review from Paulina D (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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I know Callands Bright Horizon from years as my children been there in Link Club and they absolutley love it! At the moment my little one is attending to nursery and she live it too!

Management is doing great job and it is very nice to see them with children too. Learning outside is amazing and children love it to discover whole world. And whole staff is great, everyone is know your child and defenetly that is big advantage. Also food, oh I am really impresive that whole food is very tasty and results are visible as for example my child is eating almost everything, sometimes even with some extras. Staff is always make sure that no child is hungry. Kitchen staff is very friendly and doing amazing job! Children there can't be bored because everyday they have a lot of different activities. And last thing is app, good option for parents and staff to communicate and it has possibility to see what your child did that day.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted your children have loved their time at Callands Bright Horizons, and it's great to hear your little one is enjoying nursery too.

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Review from Gurpreet K (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am happy with the nursery. My daughter enjoys being there. I feel confident sending her there. Staff is nice and they go in detailing of every child. Over all my experience is good and happy with their work.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your positive review! We're so glad to hear your daughter enjoys her time with us and that you feel confident in the care she's receiving.

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News (4) & Events (0)

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  • Posted: Thursday 25 Sep 2025From 5–7 September, our North Division teams proudly showcased Bright Horizons at the Manchester Baby Show. It was a fantastic chance to connect with new parents, share our Nurture Approach...
  • Posted: Tuesday 21 Jan 20252025 marks two decades since the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children began its work in the UK! The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, a UK-registered charity since 2005, supports children...
  • Posted: Wednesday 24 Jul 2024Bright Horizons is celebrating a full house of Great Place to Work™ honours, with its latest listing - 13th in the Great Place to Work™ list for Women. This is...
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Meet the Team (2)

Kate Job Title: Nursery Manager
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Kate has been a valued member of the Bright Horizons family since 2008. Before stepping into their current role, she was the Deputy Manager at one of the Bright Horizons nurseries in Liverpool, where she gained extensive experience supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, Kate takes great pride in their role as SEND Coordinator. She finds it incredibly rewarding to collaborate with families and support children in reaching their full potential, continually drawing inspiration from the progress each child achieves.

Kate holds a BA (Hons) in Learning Development and Support, which has played a key role in shaping their commitment to delivering exceptional care and guidance for every child she works with.

Charlotte Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012
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Charlotte joined Callands in 2012 as a student after completing her Level 3 diploma in childcare and later became a full-time staff member in the Toddler room. While studying Education and Childcare Studies at Liverpool Hope University, she continued working at Callands as bank staff.

In her final year, she gained her Level 3 Forest School qualification and returned as Deputy Manager in 2018, having previously worked as a room leader.

Charlotte is passionate about her work, enjoys building relationships with families, and loves watching the children grow. Outside of work, she enjoys family days out with her daughter, Penelope.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 123 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Warrington?

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

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