Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Gresford Close, Callands, Warrington WA5 9UY
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9.9 150 Reviews
  • 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. Fostering an enjoyment of early literacy and maths, with a Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians Enhancement, helping children to recognise letters, words and numbers in their environment.

Callands nursery has a spacious outdoor play area with separate gardens for each age group. Children enjoy using balance bikes, mini rocking horses, hula-hoops and the wooden tepee.

Support for your child also extends beyond regular nursery hours, they also offer a holiday club for children aged 3 months to 11 years where they can participate in a range of fun activities.

With all-inclusive fees, which means you have less to pack on a busy morning, the onsite meals are prepared with nutrition in mind. From healthy lunches and snacks to your chosen branded nappies and wipes included in the fees.

The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ (Oct 2019) for their commitment to high quality childcare and education.

Recent fee reduction - contact for more info.
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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
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

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

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 (150)

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Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool has 150 reviews.

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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
After a rocky start, my son is more than happy at the nursery. The staff have been patient, understanding and given me confidence in knowing my son is well cared for. He evidently learns a lot and likes to show off his new skills at home.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and PreschoolHello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. Do let the nursery know if there is anything we can improve.
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Review from Carley W (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the team at Bright Horizons Callands, from the management through to the kitchen and the domestics, are amazing. They all do a fantastic job and are all so kind and caring to the children, and supportive to parents too. Our daughter's needs and dietary requirements are well catered for and we know
she's in safe hands! She loves coming to nursery. We are going to miss everyone when she starts school.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and PreschoolHello, thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to review us.
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Review from Shilpa J (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Although my son loves going to nursery, but I feel lack of staff in terms of taking care of kids, kids playing in the rain, coming home with dirty socks, not enough encouraging to wash hands after playing in garden, and lack of vegetarian options for food and not encouraging toilet trained kids to use
the toilet. My son holds it for all 5 hours he stays in the nursery each day.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and PreschoolHi, we are sorry to hear this and are not aware of any of the issues given. The team works very hard to ensure the needs of every child are met and parent requests. I will be connecting with the nursery team to discuss your feedback as we have procedures and a varied healthy menu in place for all dietary requirements. If you would like to talk about your experience please call 0330 433 2460 or email parentenquiry@brighthorizons.com to discuss this further.
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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been so happy since she started at Bright Horizons Callands Nursery - the staff are fantastic, super supportive and have really helped her development and confidence. We are really pleased we chose this nursery
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and PreschoolHello,
Thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to review us.
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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing staff at Bright Horizons Callands. They are truly fabulous in every room. They are supportive, amazing in everything they do and go above and beyond for each of my children that attend. They all make our lives easier every morning on drop off as each of my children love going in as
they know they get lots of time and attention they need.
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Review from Christine R (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love the Bright Horizons setting. Our son has such a wonderful time here. The children have so much space to play, inside and outside. The children can get messy and creative and he always comes home happy.
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Review from Charis C (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, lots of different, unusual tasks set up for the children to use/play with. Lots of things they wouldn't do/use at home. Lots of encouragement for good manners/sharing with others etc.
Staff members are all very kind and patient with children.
My child was so excited to show me everything
and show me around and we had a lovely afternoon.
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Review from Carrie P (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little one has been here for nearly a year and we are so impressed. The staff are very friendly and also easy to talk to. The transition to toddlers was great and they understood that it was difficult for me to leave him. My little boy really enjoys coming and has a brilliant relationship with his
key worker. He sings songs from nursery and always waves goodbye after his day. Really appreciate all of the staff for all their hard work.
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Review from Lynsay C (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter moved here in September 2022 and instantly settled in. All the staff made her feel very welcome and loved. She already has such a great bond with all staff at the nursery. She has a great day every day and enjoys all activities. The meals are always great and she enjoys them all! I highly
recommend the nursery to anyone looking.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is a wonderful nursery, having transferred from another nursery, my daughter settled straight away. The staff are exceptional, they take the time to build genuine relationships with the children and families. My daughter happily skips into the nursery and tells me
about all her friends when she comes home every day. A wonderful nursery, highly recommend it.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this nursery. My daughter loves it. She has a bond with all the staff and children. There are never any tears going into her room. I would so recommend!
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Review from D B (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandchild started as a very shy child who wouldn't speak to anyone. She is now a confident child who just walks straight in. The staff are perfect with her and always fill you in on their day. Always comes out happy and chatty.
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Review from Vanessa W (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled into nursery at Callands very quickly and thoroughly enjoys his sessions. I particularly like how valued he is made to feel and how well the practitioners use every opportunity to provide the most wonderful learning experience. The nursery is so welcoming and inviting. The staff are kind
and tune into the children and their interests, so well. I go to work so happy in the knowledge my little boy is safe and happy and loving his learning journey.
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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the service provided. The staff care about the children. Very comfortable leaving our children there.
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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, with amazing staff who accommodate the needs of each individual child. My son absolutely loves nursery and always comes out at the end of each day very happy. He started in babies and is now in preschool. The support he got from the staff as he was transitioning into each room, was
amazing and I can't thank the staff enough.
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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
So far, the nursery and all the staff have been fantastic. My daughter has already started to learn new things and say new words and she has only been there for one month. She has also settled in a lot quicker than I thought and is always super excited to go in.
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son being a 'lockdown baby' struggled initially with nursery but the girls have been so good and happy to go at his pace he now enjoys going. He has special dietary requirements due to an allergy and the staff are very knowledgeable and have a strict policy which helps put my mind at rest. The recent
addition of the Bright Horizons app has been a godsend. I love it.
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Review from Karl S (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery over the last 14 years and I have always found the staff extremely friendly and professional. The care and education they offer are second to none.
I’m extremely thankful that the link club/after school club has now recommenced as this helps me out massively.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What we want from a nursery is for our child to have a smile on his face. Every time we collect him he is grinning ear to ear. The staff are excellent and have maintained high levels of care despite adversity during this Covid period. I really could not recommend Bright Horizons Callands enough.
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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, staff always friendly and my child is always happy.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.897 for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (284 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.897
  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 Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 26 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 123 number of registered child places is 24.6, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (2)

Kate

Kate

Job Title: Nursery Manager

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

Charlotte

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

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.

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