Chrysalis Day Nursery

Gadbrook Business Centre, Rudheath, Northwich CW9 7TN
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Chrysalis Day Nursery provide high quality learning for children aged three months to five years old.
The team of qualified and enthusiastic staff are committed to providing the best possible childcare; many staff members have worked there for over 15 years, something the nursery is very proud of.

The team pride themselves on providing a home from home, family environment where each child feels valued, welcome and secure, and can form a strong bond with their key person. The team have amazing relationships with all Chrysalis parents and love the feedback they receive from them about the nursery and the lovely staff. To ensure effective communication between parents/carers and the nursery at all times, there is an open door policy in place.

Children are actively encouraged to explore, learn, communicate and interact with one another. The team believe that children learn through play and the nursery’s extensive curriculum enables children to reach their full potential. They offer a huge range of different activities, to promote all areas of learning, they always put the children first in everything they do and pride themselves on being the best.

The nursery was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted at its most recent inspection (August 2025).
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Chrysalis Day Nursery Cheshire Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Cartmell (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 55

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There is onsite parking right next to the nursery.

Chrysalis Day Nursery Reviews (186)

9.9

Chrysalis Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chrysalis Day Nursery has 186 reviews.

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Review from Joe W (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child really looks forward to going to nursery and this can only be down to the amazing staff and the great care they take in looking after every child. We have a seen a big jump in his development since attending the nursery. We highly recommend, excellent staff and service.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started here in September 2024, his speech since starting has been amazing! The ladies have been amazing with helping to settle him in. He goes 3 days a week and loves it. It's a home from home and I don't feel any worry whilst he's at nursery. He will be staying here until he goes to school
in September 2027.
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Review from Carys M (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If I could give 10 stars I would, my son started chrysalis day nursery 2 and a half years ago and we've never looked back, all staff are extremely caring and loving to all children, they really care and listen to your child's wants and needs. My son is under the SENCO team , with a diagnosis of autism
and I cannot fault they are amazing at what they do and he has grown into such a character from the care the staff provides, the outdoor space is excellent and the facilities, the sensory room is great also!!. I have put my daughter in chrysalis now and she loves it just as much! There is truly an amazing feel to this nursery and I love seeing all the children so happy at pick up, that's when you can tell the nursery is great. Thank you chrysalis!!
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Review from Vicky B (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started chrysalis after a bad experience at a previous nursery. The ladies go above and beyond to ensure that your child is having the same care that you would give at home. The updates via the app are great to keep up the know of how your child has done throughout the day. The nursery itself
is very looked after and clean and there is lots of brilliant outdoor space for the children to learn different skills. Nothing is ever too much problem. I can't wait to see how he progresses through the next few years!
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A beautiful nursery with wonderfully supportive staff, who really take the time to get to know you and your child. They are a great font of knowledge for advice and tips.


I was very nervous about leaving my son at nursery and shouldn't have been. My son loves his time at Chrysalis and I feel is more

rounded because of it.


Thank you to all the staff for their ongoing support and care of our son.

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Review from Camilla L (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely amazing nursery that I'd recommend to anyone! My son loves his time here, he always has so much fun and is thriving. I can't fault the facilities - there is so much for the children to do and learn. Every member of staff is really friendly and helpful and I'm always so impressed by the
meals that are prepared, which are varied and healthy. I'm so happy we chose Chrysalis for our boy! Thank you all.
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Nursery. My little one started in the baby room and has gone through the rooms. She's absolutely loves nursery and the staff are amazing! I couldn't ask for a better place for my little to to go, she thrives and the relationships she has with the staff is amazing to see! She really enjoys
the time she spends at nursery.
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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ladies at Chrysalis Day Nursery are friendly and approachable and always willing to help. They give great updates on your child's day at nursery and are a smiley face.
My child enjoys nursery and is beginning to say new words that he has learnt. The ladies have been very quick to resolve any issues/questions
we have had which is a lovely reassuring factor that in my opinion is necessary when sending your child to childcare.
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Review from Shereena P (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a lovely nursery! My daughter is 15 months old and has attended Chrysalis for the last 5 months in the baby room. She has bonded well with the lovely ladies in there and photos show her having lots of fun. The office ladies are always very friendly and accommodating and communication is second
to none! And my daughter thoroughly enjoys the yummy food cooked too! I would 100% recommend Chrysalis to anyone I speak to!
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't praise this nursery enough. Everything they do for the kids is amazing. I always feel that they can't do enough, not only for myself as a parent but for my little girl. She's attended from around 6 months old and I couldn't be happier. The staff are amazing in every way and I couldn't ask
for more from them. Making the parent feel welcome as well as my child loving going daily, I couldn't ask for anything more. I've recommended the nursery to many colleagues and will continue doing so. Thank you to you all for everything you do.
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Review from Habiba C (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing place. I can't rate them highly enough. Safety, key workers, staff, and the environment are brilliant.
Attentive and you feel you and your child matter. I have seen positive development in my little girl and I felt supported throughout her settling-in period.
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Review from Megan F (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have been at Chrysalis from the age of 10 months old. They are now 3 and 15 months. From day 1 of starting at Chrysalis every member of the team at the nursery has been a friendly and welcoming face in the morning. When you walk into the reception, it feels homely and welcoming.
My son has had difficulty with separation after being home with him more during my maternity with my daughter. However, the team worked with us and put in strategies at the nursery to help and support him attending nursery and within a few weeks, we had no issues getting him into nursery. We are forever grateful of the help and support they gave our family. There is never a dull day at Chrysalis! When I receive the notifications about what my son and daughter have been up to, it is full of activities many of which lots include outside play. We are very thankful to everyone at the nursery for providing care and opportunities for our children to thrive and flourish. You are a great team!
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Review from Hannah R (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has started at Chrysalis Day Nursery in the past 4 weeks and she's only just turned 9 months old so a first-time mum having to go back to work and leaving her was daunting. The nursery have made me feel so much better about leaving her and going back to work and they are all so friendly
and the atmosphere in the nursery is just lovely. Such a lovely setting for my little girl to settle into. My little girl seems to be loving it, there's very little tears now when dropping her off and I get pictures of her seeing what activities she's up to with her friends. We get weekly newsletters and monthly ones to let us know what's going on in the month and they're always up to something! Never seems to be a dull moment. I'm very impressed with the nursery so far and I'm sure it will continue to be as outstanding as it is.
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Review from Jade T (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been going to Chrysalis Nursery from 10 months old, he's now 2 and a half, and we've absolutely loved every moment of him being there! He always goes in with a smile, no matter who is greeting us at the door! He loves all the ladies who have looked after him, and I have to say, every
single one of them are so lovely, always so helpful, very reassuring (when he first started) and always does lots of fun activities for the little ones! I'm so glad I chose this nursery for my little one's early development! Thank you so much Chrysalis!
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to Chrysalis Nursery since he was 7 months old and he’s now nearly 3.
I was a first-time mum and they were amazing with not only my son but me too, if I was ever unsure about something they were more than welcome to help me. The ladies are so lovely.
Thank you.
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Review from Jemma D (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is in the baby room at Chrysalis and has been for the last 3/4 months. I chose this nursery because my son started during covid and he thrived from being there and ended his time them feeling confident, happy and ready to start school. He has currently started back at the nursery during
the school holidays at holiday club which is amazing. He was so happy to be happy and see all the ladies. He has a fun-filled time there
My daughter is loved, well looked after and full of smiles when she is there.
The time and effort thay go into the children is amazing, all the staff are always positive, have great relationships with the children.
This for any parent is key, knowing your child is in safe hands and this nursery is brilliant for that.
They provide freshly cooked food which goes down a treat with my daughter and it provides all the correct nutrition for the children.
This nursery is outstanding, I wouldn't send my children anywhere else.
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Review from Mark M (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our boy has been attending Chrysalis since he was 4 months old. The staff are fantastic with him. My child's development since he started has been phenomenal. Even things like weaning at 6 months have been great as the ladies at the nursery were able to guide us and help with that.
I personally feel
at ease knowing he is going to Chrysalis each day, he is safe and well looked after and he loves being there.
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Review from Kate D (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children at Chrysalis, who love going in every morning and leave me without a backward glance if either need any reassurance staff are always quick to recognise and offer comfort, support and distraction. Recently been several changes made to the nursery in terms of equipment with a focus on
sensory/Montessori-type learning. The children play outside every day and learn about the world around them. There is a strong focus on emotional literacy, which has helped our sons learn about and manage the big feelings of toddlerdom and navigate friendships with a clear understanding of kindness, sharing and turn-taking. The introduction of school-type routines such as register, carpet time and lunch routines means that my preschool son is slowly and subtly being prepared for the transition to primary school. There has been a child-led approach to number and letter recognition which has allowed my son to begin to learn about literacy and numeracy in a way that builds confidence.
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Review from Charlene M (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chrysalis go above and beyond! My son started part-time when he was 5 months old. I was a very nervous mum and questioned if I should be returning to work so soon but the staff and management team have been beyond amazing. In the early days, I would call up to get an update - I might have even called
twice a day and they were so fab and reassuring. The management team would go down each time to check in on how he had been so they could give me an honest detailed update on mood/sleep/feeds etc. I know my son loves it there -he loves all the ladies who care for him. His face lights up when he sees them and now he is older he reaches over for hugs. I think the ladies in the butterfly room are fantastic - they have gone above and beyond what I think a nursery is there for - giving me tips for giving medication, confidence with weaning and ideas at home for weaning plus support for self-settling. I have been recommending Chrysalis to everyone- I think it is truly a hidden gem.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old has recently started at Chrysalis following a transition from another nursery which he was at since he was 1 year old. The management and staff have been amazing going above and beyond to make sure my son has settled in well (which has helped ease my mum guilt/anxiety about the move!).
Love the regular updates about the activities he is taking part in throughout the day, photos and also what/how well he has eaten. My son loves being outside and the kids get out most days regardless of the weather. I also look forward to and appreciate the handover info during pick-up. So far I have seen the nursery decorated for seasonal events (Christmas, Easter) which is very cute and lots of fun for the kids. Very homely feeling nursery and I’m happy with my decision to switch.
Keep up the hard work Chrysalis!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.913)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10 for Chrysalis Day Nursery 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.913 for Chrysalis Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (242 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.913
  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 Chrysalis Day Nursery is based on 22 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 22 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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Posted: 17 Jan 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chrysalis Day Nursery

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

Chrysalis Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Chrysalis Day Nursery Open?

Chrysalis 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 Chrysalis Day Nursery have capacity for?

Chrysalis Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Chrysalis Day Nursery to the centre of Northwich?

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

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