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 Lorna P (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am absolutely delighted with everything about Chrysalis. The care given to my child is second to none, the staff are all lovely and extremely caring and the nursery itself is in a good location with excellent gardens. My child loves coming to nursery each day and I just wish I had known about it
earlier!
Added to this the office ladies couldn't be more helpful and accommodating. What more could anyone ask for?
Reply from Sue Smith at Chrysalis Day NurseryThank you for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure to look after your children and we wish you had found us earlier too!
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Review from Zoe (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We joined Chrysalis after a rather stressful end to our old nursery journey. From the moment I made the phone call to book our show around visit the girls in the office empathised with my situation and seemed to understand how nervous I had been left. I had a week to get him settled in his new environment
and every effort was made to make us both feel comfortable with the transition. After a week I could see it was going to be fine! He has settled brilliantly, all the girls are extremely knowledgeable and have a connection with every single child individually, which is lovely to see. Within his first few weeks he started to use signs at meal times, these have all been picked up at the nursery. Meal times are probably one of my son's favourite points in the day and the onsite chef certainly tops Mummy's cooking, the menu is varied and allergies are all taken into account. We are both looking forward to continuing our journey over the next few years.
Reply from Sue Smith at Chrysalis Day NurseryThank you, Zoe, for your wonderful review of the nursery, especially as you have been at another nursery in the past. We very much value your comments and have passed them onto all members of staff concerned. It is so good to see when a child settles and we do make every effort to make this happen, after all your little one is your most precious item.
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Review from Diane B (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here 4 years ago and she is currently in the final stages of pre-school, I also have a son who has just started in the nursery. Every single member of staff here is so welcoming and helpful to both the children and parents. The atmosphere across the nursery is calm, nurturing and
child-centric and from my first visit, I could tell that my children would blossom at the nursery. The office staff are really approachable and so knowledgeable that the children and parents quickly build up a relationship with them. The staff in each of the rooms really are experts on the child age groups in each room and work really hard to not only create a great learning environment but a caring one, my kids always feel content going for a cuddle with the ladies when upset and always come home happy at the end of the day. The outside space is fantastic, with great equipment and lots of space, I love that the kids play out regardless of the weather. All in all, I cannot fault Chrysalis.
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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Chrysalis for 2.5 years from her being around 8 months old. Every single room has been amazing. All of the staff treat all the children like their own. There are so many activities every day to support their development and needs. Sometimes it can take us 20 minutes to
leave as my daughter loves it so much and insists on saying goodbye to all her ladies. She loves them. Hearing other people’s bad experiences of other nurseries just confirms that this is the best. We have not had one single issue and nothing is too much trouble for them. I cannot recommend them enough. You can see the staff all engage very well with each other and clearly enjoy working there too. I never imagined I would ever be so comfortable leaving my baby with anyone other than family but I can honestly say now that I could not be more comfortable with this nursery caring for her if I tried!
Reply from Sue Smith, Manager at Chrysalis Day NurseryThank-you Jade for your wonderful comments. It has been a pleasure watching your little girl blossom and grow into the confident little girl she is today. We look forward to many more happy times ahead! I will pass your comments onto the Ladies!
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Review from Paul B (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provides an excellent balance of play and teaching that has encouraged my child to develop and grow in many aspects of his life. The day is very well planned out and there is excellent interaction with the staff including regular reviews of my child's progress. The play which is both inside
and outside is crucial in my view to my child's overall help and development. The ability to view what's occurring during the day and access this information at home is a brilliant method of keeping up with my child's day and activities which enables me to have a conversation around his day at nursery. The nursery is clean, bright and is extremely well stocked with learning equipment with teaching being immersed in their play during the day. Excellent establishment.
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Review from Alison M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is in his second year at Chrysalis and I can't recommend the nursery highly enough. The range of activities, celebrations and learning opportunities that staff constantly create for all the children is above and beyond what I ever expected in a nursery. The setting is clean, bright, warm and
welcoming and we immediately knew this was the nursery for our family on our first visit. Staff are attentive, enthusiastic and supportive of not only our children but parents too - from leaving them for the first time to the challenges of potty training. The food they provide is fresh, healthy with an imaginative twist - Gruffalo pie for World Book Day! As our son gets ready to start school this September, I know they have provided solid foundations for this next big step and as our second son prepares to start at the nursery I'm thankful our family get to experience another Chrysalis Christmas which is truly magical for all!
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Review from Mark A (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Chrysalis! All 3 of my children are thriving their way through this nursery. The nursery is great and strives to be the best (they are the best)! All of the ladies are brilliant at what they do and my children have all built close relationships with all of the staff. They get brilliant homemade
food catered for them each day. The menu is always lovely and is always very healthy! One of my children has a food intolerance and the cook works especially hard to work alongside myself to make sure that there is a different meal on offer if my child cannot have the meal from the menu (which is fab as I know my child is always fed a delicious meal still)!
The space outside of the nursery for the children to play in is a huge space, with lots on offer for them to choose from! My children love every day that they spend here and hate to come away from all of the fun that is on offer to them. It really is a home from home environment for the children and I cannot recommend it enough!
Reply from Sue Smith, Manager at Chrysalis Day NurseryThank-you for taking the time to feedback and for the lovely review. We are so pleased to hear we continue to deliver such a great service. It really makes our day to know that you are so happy with the service we deliver.
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Review from Kay (Aunt of Child) published on 23 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holiday club- Amazing!
I can not praise Chrysalis Holiday club enough. The staff are outstanding and really care about each individual child. There is a range of activities to entertain children of all ages, the outdoor area is a particular favourite for my niece. She also enjoyed lots of craft activities,
drama/role play and trips to the park. Furthermore, the food is amazing and provides a healthy range.
I know she is safe and happy at Chrysalis and always has a fun-filled day.
I would strongly recommend Chrysalis Day Nursery and Holiday Club.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The standard of care and resources provided at Chrysalis Day Nursery is outstanding. I would recommend the nursery to any parent/guardian thinking of sending their child there.
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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we moved to Northwich we were moving our daughter from a nursery which we were very happy with. Chrysalis has been even better in almost every way. Every member of staff we have met have been excellent, making us feel like they look after our daughter as if she was their own. Our daughter could
not be better cared for. Chrysalis is a truly outstanding nursery.
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Review from Richard F (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have attended this nursery/pre-school from 9 months old until time to start school. Every single day attended by both has been thoroughly enjoyed. From the moment you drop off to the moment you pick up you are confident that your child will be cared for to the highest standard. Every
single member of staff is excellent, most of whom have been there for 10 years plus. The facilities provide a wonderful place for your child to grow and learn.
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Review from D A (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole package is tremendous at Chrysalis.
The staff, the setup, the meals, everything is spot on and they make you feel like part of their family.
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Review from Richard G (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having looked at other nurseries in the area, I honestly can't recommend Chrysalis Day Nursery highly enough. From the minute you walk through the door, the entire staff team make the children feel extremely welcome and cared for.


Both my children attend the nursery and they can't get in the car

quick enough on nursery mornings. They are nurtured and encouraged through play and since attending we have noticed them progress in leaps and bounds.


Having a management team on hand makes life for busy parents extremely easy and we are always kept up to date with portals, newsletters and emails.


I just wanted to say an extra huge thank you for the effort the nursery made for Christmas. They transformed the whole nursery into a winter wonderland and the sheer delight it brought to the faces of my children when they first saw it was something I will never forget.

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Review from Beth B (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not recommend this nursery enough. From the moment you step through the front door, it is easy to see the dedication, care and commitment from all the staff to ensuring your child has the best possible experience, and that you are completely reassured as a parent.
Both of my children attend
Chrysalis and love it. The staff in each room have always been extremely friendly and really get to know your child so they can tailor activities for them, to ensure they are learning, but always having fun.
The standards in terms of cleanliness, catering/meal planning, staff training, equipment maintenance, a variety of activities, outdoor space etc, are second to none (believe me I checked out a lot of nurseries!)
I must also give a mention to the management team, who are an integral part of the nursery experience. They are always on hand and ready to talk to parents, they know every child by name, and can always be relied upon for support, reassurance or a good giggle.
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Review from Stacey W (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used this Nursery for 5 years now for both my girls and can honestly say that I have never been unhappy with the level of care for my girls from the staff at this nursery, everyone is so very caring and professional and friendly.
My youngest who is there currently adores the ladies in her room
and gets excited when we pull into the car park this means that the feeling I get when leaving her there is a happy one. The staff are always very supportive of anything I ask from them and I can't thank them all enough. There is always a good variety of activities set for each day which are thoroughly enjoyed by the looks of the pictures I receive. The communication is excellent I am well informed of everything my daughter has done throughout the day via the app and also from the ladies in the room.
There was no other choice for me when my second daughter needed to go to nursery I was straight to Chrysalis, they are truly an "Outstanding nursery".
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family and I have been using Chrysalis Day Nursery for over 13 years now and I can truly say that this place is fantastic. My niece, nephew, daughter and now my son have all been a part of the Chrysalis family and they have all loved it. The management team are extremely professional, friendly and
approachable, and the staff in the nursery provide the utmost care for the children. Most of the staff have worked at the nursery for a long time and they have a great understanding of what parents expect from them and the nursery as a whole.


My little boy goes in every morning with a great big smile on his face and loves to give the ladies lots of cuddles and hugs. My daughter who is now in school says how much she misses Chrysalis and would love to go back there. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for the best care for their child.

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Review from Stewart P (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our youngest child absolutely adores Chrysalis and cannot wait to get dressed on nursery mornings so that he can 'go to nursery'. He has been at the nursery for over 2 years and during that time we have watched him develop his skills and gain confidence in the stimulating and child-friendly surroundings.

He often talks about his friends, what they have been doing together and about the lovely food they have eaten. As a boy, he had not been interested in toilet training. Within 2 weeks of moving to Pre-School, he was fully toilet trained! This is due to the sheer dedication of the staff, and their skill at getting children to see tasks as games and challenges.


The staff couldn't do more for the children. They treat them all as special individuals and know each of them by name, as well as knowing all the parents by name too.


This is our second child through Chrysalis. We wouldn't choose another nursery and have nothing but praise for its ethos and dedicated staff.

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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to share my gratitude towards all the staff and managers who are involved in the care of my daughter. From my first visit, I felt a very good feeling and I believed Chrysalis would be the perfect nursery for my daughter to join.
From day one I was blown away with the level of care and
attention each lady showed towards my daughter.
The knowledge my daughter has gained alongside her speech development and the use of nouns and verbs (to which she understands the meanings) is so advanced compared to some children I know at other nurseries.
One thing has stuck with me since day one - which is each manager knows each and every child by the first name and goes out their way to speak to them.
Each time I drop my daughter off I leave smiling knowing the care she will receive will be excellent.
Thank you to all the ladies for everything you all do!
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Review from Deborah M (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have recently moved to Chrysalis from another local nursery. From the first time I enquired to look round the nursery, they have gone out of their way to make the children and our family feel extremely welcome. Little touches like a welcome pack for me to enjoy, whilst the children
were at their first settling in session, to make sure they have their pictures on their coat peg from day one made the transition seamless.
The standard of the staff is fantastic, with some of them being there for over 20 years (I think this speaks volumes) and the progress in my children's development has been fantastic. The children always appear happy, calm and content whenever I arrive. I couldn't have asked for more in a nursery.
Thank you, everyone, for taking such good care of my children when I work, I very much look forward to being part of the Chrysalis family for many years to come (especially now as you have a holiday club too!)
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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Chrysalis from 8 months old. He's now 3 yrs and 11 months. I honestly don't have a bad word to say about this place. We looked at a few other nurseries but from walking through the door we decided this was the place for us. The staff are amazing, the amount of attention given to the
children is second to none.
My son attends 3 days a week and can't wait for Wednesday to come around because he knows its preschool day. He has speech delay and is currently being screened for autism, the ladies put so much hard work in with him, never get frustrated and it shows, he's come on in leaps and bounds. He loves his ladies and his friends, the activities and games, he's well supported and the staff really go above and beyond to help him understand anything he struggles with and to understand him. There is brilliant communication between agencies. I regularly recommend this nursery, to friends, family, even complete strangers, I know my son is safe and cared for and is happy.
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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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