Chrysalis Day Nursery

two year old) I didn't give it a second thought as to which nursery he would attend. One of the nicest things about going back to the nursery was all the familiar faces. The staff are very happy in their work, friendly and attentive. It was like home from home and from that moment on I never looked back. It made going back to work so much easier and even enjoyable. He absolutely loves nursery without a shadow of doubt. He has made some lovely friends and has gained so much confidence.

He will stay at Chrysalis until he starts primary school. I have no hesitation in the knowledge that they will prepare him for primary school and the transition will be smooth for him and myself! He already has a "book bag" with a different reading book each day when he attends on a Monday and Tuesday. He thinks he is very grown up but it is all these little things that help build a happy, confident little boy :)

I cannot speak highly enough about this nursery but I think the staff are what make it complete!

ever too much trouble for the ladies that look after her and she clearly has a special bond with them which is lovely to see. Chrysalis is home from home to us and has played a big part in our lives for more than 5 years and we would be lost without the outstanding care they provide/ have provided for my precious babies. Thank you Chrysalis for making us part of your wonderful family!

and I cried when he had to move up to the next room as I felt that the ladies in those two rooms had cared for my son as much as I would have and I wouldn't be seeing them to chat with every day. As my son was a late developer with movement he learnt to crawl and walk in those rooms and I feel that they were instrumental in this change. He developed his speech and signing being named their star signer and I knew this would continue as he moved up to the toddler room (Cocoons) and he has!

He is now in the toddler room and all the ladies love him! He frequently talks about the ladies in the room telling me who gave him hugs, who put a plaster on his knee when he was learning to walk and what songs they have sang teaching me some new ones too. I've got a mountain of artwork that he has brought home and the books that they record their development are fantastic.

The outside play areas are brilliant as they are large. Initially I thought the baby area was quite small but it was perfectly sized for the stage of development the children are at when they are in the baby room. Now that he is in the toddler room there is loads of space to play outside and lots of equipment to play with too.

ALL the ladies are brilliant not just the nursery nurses but the managerial staff, on site chef and everyone I have met. They all know my son's name and are super friendly.

I cannot recommend Chrysalis enough and also am looking forward to all the activities he will do as he moves up through the different rooms.

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We started our daughter there in February when she was nine months old and have not looked back. The two ladies in the baby room are exceptional and our daughter quickly developed a lovely bond with them. Each child is cared for on an individual basis and the staff really get to know the children. We also feel that her development has been helped by the interaction with the other children and through the endless activities that they do at nursery. Our daughter has now moved into the next room up with the toddlers and is having a great time playing, painting, singing and dancing with the ladies and other children. She is never in a rush to leave and on occasion when I have asked if we should go home I get the response of 'no'.

Chrysalis is a lovely, caring nursery that I would highly recommend to other parents and my mind is completely at ease when she is there.

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Every single person we have had contact with in the nursery is just amazing they all know every child's name and needs and when there are around 100 children it's very impressive !!

When we looked for childcare me and my husband agreed that not only was chrysalis head and shoulders above any other nursery in the area ... It was in another league !!

Thank you so much for the time so far that he has spent with you and we are excited for what the next 2 1/2 years will bring before he goes to school.

I experienced 'normal working day' at Chrysalis, with an aura of calm throughout the whole building, there were ample staff, in excess of statutory ratios, and all knew each child very well, with key workers being assigned as a central go-to person.
Since my son started (2.5yr ago) the care has remained excellent, lots of photos of what he has been up to, and minute details of each day retold by the staff at collection time....now with gushing praise and added bits 'piped up' from my pre-schooler!! Active learning through play certainly happens all the time, using ICT, tailored activities and themed days; the staff are fantastic, and with a wealth of experience behind them, they can often advise and guide if you need help with anything from behaviour to potty training.
As a medical professional (the nursery was recommended by a colleague!) they adopt a very sensible and caring approach, having no problems with your little precious ones if they become unwell through the day, they are happy to get calpol/nurofen authorisation over the phone and DON'T adopt protocols such as 'the parents must supply it in a prescription bottle' which only adds more hassle when you're juggling childcare, work, child with a simple cold etc on top of needing to see GP unnecessarily for stuff! Having had my son come down with a virus whilst at nursery, they seemed to have almost a mums instinct when they said 'he's just not his usual self!

Outside space is deceptive, from the front, you are not able to appreciate the gardens, but they are plenty big enough and very well equipped, plus with the locality being what it is, the children often go on 'adventures' to look at boats, look for wildlife, flowers and plants, once even calling in at the local cafe for a treat of hot chocolate after a cold winters day walk!
The food at chrysalis sounds fabulous, I would love them to supply adult packed lunches of it! Mealtimes are ordered and not chaos and the children love their food-all cooked on the premises. My son is miles more adventurous with food than some friends using other nurseries.

Overall, I can't recommend highly enough this nursery, I have friends who are equally as happy having had problems elsewhere and moved their children to Chrysalis.

well cared for at nursery. The staff are always on the end of the phone and have never minded me contacting them for a daily update!

My daughter has particularly enjoyed the outside space and the food! She made a group of lovely friends and was very happy once she settled in each new room.

This nursery undoubtedly passes the family and friends test!

they add such as 'firsts' photos, plays and the pre-school nativity really capture and create lifelong memories. They know my children inside out, even though they are only in part-time. They offer a really good balance of education and play and the food offers great variety, and is nutritious and plentiful! The staff always have time for you (as a parent and for your child). They have really prepared my son for primary school, mentally, socially and by focusing on skills and routines to make the transition smooth. It feels more like an extended family than a business. It was recommended to me and I would go on to recommend it to others!!!

managers were welcoming and experienced, the key workers were engaged in the care and support of every baby and child there. The children were happy and involved in all their activities. The environment, both indoor and outdoor was stimulating and rich in every aspect of the early years curriculum.
I had no hesitation in recommending this setting to my daughter in law and I'm sure my granddaughter will be happy there.