High Hopes Day Nursery

Chain and Gate, Congleton Road, Macclesfield SK11 9JA
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9.2 14 Reviews
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High Hopes is a high quality day nursery situated off the A536 near the villages of Gawsworth, Marton, North Rode and Bosley in a peaceful rural setting within easy reach from the towns of Macclesfield and Congleton, Cheshire.

Close enough to reach, but far enough away from the clogged towns, High Hopes is set in extensive private gardens with easy access and parking for cars. The nursery aims to provide a safe, homely and caring environment for children, with unrivalled quality of care and outdoor space.

The whole team is fully qualified, everybody is paediatric first-aid trained and there is an excellent pre-school team led by a fully qualified teacher with 15 years experience, which gives the nursery a leading advantage for the transition from nursery to school.

The nursery and the staff team pride themselves on a professional and friendly approach to childcare, putting both parent and child first at all times.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Becky Postles (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 105

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • We offer discounted fees for a full time place.
    Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Plenty of safe, secure onsite parking.

High Hopes Day Nursery Reviews (14)

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High Hopes Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.171) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time High Hopes Day Nursery has 14 reviews.

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Review from Nicola L (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest son finished his High Hopes journey in August after a brilliant few years at this lovely nursery. My eldest had attended years earlier, so it was an easy decision for us to choose this nursery again. The staff work so hard there. They always put so much effort into making sure my son was
happy at nursery; he developed so much there, gaining skills and confidence right from the start of his time there as a baby. I always felt the staff caring for him were heavily invested in making sure the children had a great time, which as a parent was lovely and very reassuring to see! I also always felt valued and listened to as a parent. Praise also to the management team for working so hard to keep the busy nursery moving forward in a positive way. The rural setting is also just beautiful; it's so lovely seeing the cows in the neighbouring fields. My son loved saying hello to them each day! I'm certain I'll have positive memories of High Hopes for years to come, as will my children.
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Review from J E (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent experience so far, great settling in really made sure to get to know my child's likes / dislikes! Team are fab and so supportive and caring. Keep you updated on the app throughout the day! Food is healthy and varied with the menu changing often!
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has only been attending for a month, but we've already noticed such a difference in her development. She absolutely loves it there and is always so happy when she arrives and sees all of the girls in the mornings. The team are all so friendly and welcoming, and we feel completely at ease
leaving her in their care during the day. It's lovely to see how much she's thriving already - we couldn't be happier with High Hopes!
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Review from Gabriela D (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started three months ago in the tiny baby room and it is amazing to see him laugh and get excited when he arrives there. I am so grateful to the team and to the manager for the care, attention and hard work they give to my little I feel safe to leave him and go to work with confidence because
I know he is safe, well and having fun.
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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at High Hopes at 7 months old, I am beyond impressed with everything that High Hopes offers; pleasant staff, friendly, approachable and all in all a great place to be. Our daughter, loves every second that she is at nursery, and the girls have taken her under their wing, I feel
so comfortable that we have the best of the best looking after our little girl. The manager is very approachable, and the staff can't do enough to help. Couldn't think of a better nursery to send our daughter to especially following a poor start at another local nursery. High Hopes is a very safe and engaging environment for our little one and she has come on leaps and bounds since starting.
Reply from Emma Jeynes, Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased that you have both settled into nursery life.
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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child absolutely loves it at High Hopes. Since she started as a tiny baby and moved through the rooms we have always felt that the staff have taken amazing care of her. There is always so much going on it’s such a lovely nursery.
Reply from Emma Jeynes, Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It's been a pleasure looking after your daughter since she started and as she grows through the nursery.
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Review from Sara E (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery in a lovely setting, really clean and the staff are so lovely and friendly. They have helped my baby settle in so well since she started in January 2024. Great opening hours too.
The manager is so approachable, kind and very efficient with responding to any queries. Very pleased so
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Reply from Emma Jeynes, Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for your feedback regarding your nursery experience so far. Its been lovely to get to know you as a family and supporting your daughter as she settled into the nursery.
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Review from Morgan T (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has not been at High Hopes for long but so far the staff have gone above and beyond for my little girl. Not only have High Hopes offered us additional settling-in sessions, they have really put me at ease with their excellent handovers at drop off and collection. So far my experience of
high hopes is 10/10 and I’d definitely recommend!
Reply from Emma Jeynes, Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback about your nursery time so far. It's been lovely supporting you as a family and watching your daughter transition over the last 6 weeks.
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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a keyworker in Covid, returning to work after 12 months was difficult enough with Covid as an additional factor. High Hopes was a supportive and understanding nursery for both situations. My child has been loved, nurtured and well cared for during her time at High Hopes in each room she has been
in. Now, as a preschooler in the classroom, she is a confident and clever girl with a great circle of friends she has grown up with, giving her amazing social skills, and social awareness, enabled to have imaginative play and role play as well as learn and developing her ready for starting primary school. I couldn't have wished for a safer, more caring place for her to of grown up in.
Reply from Emma Jeynes, Nursery Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for your feedback, Zoe. We knew how important it was following Covid to support the children and their families as things returned to normal, and I'm pleased that your nursery experience…read more
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Review from Chloe D (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank this nursery enough for everything they have done/taught our little boy for the past four years! The staff and facilities have been amazing! I would recommend this nursery to anyone! Our little girl starts in September 2023, and we are so excited for her to experience High Hopes!
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team in preschool, I can't thank you enough; they have been amazing! Also, another lady has been amazing and very helpful.
Reply from Emma Jeynes, Nursery Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely feedback, Chloe; that means a lot to me and the team!
We're glad your nursery experience has been positive and look forward to beginning the next one with your lovely little…read more
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Review from Louise Y (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves High Hopes Day Nursery, she’s excited to go in every morning, and I pick her up with a big smile every evening. The staff are wonderful, and you can tell they really enjoy spending their time with the children. Highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
Reply from Emma Jeynes, Nursery Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review, it's brilliant watching your daughter enjoying her time at nursery always with a big smile on her face.
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Review from Cheryl M (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children attend High Hopes, and they love it and love all the staff.
All the girls are always friendly and welcoming. They do lots of learning and fun activities with the children and are very caring of each child.
Our little boy is in the preschool room, and the girls have been amazing;
he has learnt so much in the time and is happy and confident, thanks to the help of all the girls in the room. His key worker has been absolutely fantastic, he feels safe and cared for with her, and she always makes him feel special.
Our little girl started in the baby room, and she loves going each morning and loves all the messy play and creative activities that they do. They are always kind and caring with her and always happy to provide cuddles when she needs them.
Reply from Emma Jeynes, Nursery Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely feedback regarding nursery. It's been a pleasure to look after both of your children and watch them grow over the years!
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Review from Lindsey R (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in the baby room at High Hopes are always friendly and welcoming. I feel well informed about my little one's day at nursery with the handover. My little one really enjoys being at nursery, she loves the staff and has developed so much in the last 7 months whilst being there. The variety of
activities each day for the little ones is great.
Reply from Emma Jeynes, Nursery Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for your feedback regarding the nursery. We look forward to seeing your daughter thrive during her time at nursery as her journey continues.
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Review from Rhian B (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, a great team and great comms. Our daughter has a fab time there and is excited to go. Fantastic facilities and the team are very supportive, with imaginative activities and lots of fun. I highly recommend it.
Reply from Emma Jeynes, Nursery Manager at High Hopes Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review, it means a lot to us as a team to have such lovely feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.171)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.171) out of 10 for High Hopes Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 8 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 4.990 for High Hopes Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (95 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.99
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.181 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for High Hopes Day Nursery is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    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 105 number of registered child places is 21. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.381
  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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Becky Postles

Job Title: Nursery Manager

My name is Becky and I am the nursery manager at High Hopes Day Nursery.
Please get in touch, I would love to show you around our wonderful nursery!

Frequently Asked Questions about High Hopes Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that High Hopes Day Nursery accepts?

High Hopes Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is High Hopes Day Nursery Open?

High Hopes Day Nursery 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 High Hopes Day Nursery have capacity for?

High Hopes Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 105 Children.

How far is High Hopes Day Nursery to the centre of Macclesfield?

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

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