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 Lou P (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We looked at so many nurseries before visiting Chrysalis and we definitely saved the best for last! From our first tour to leaving our precious bundle with them for the first time at only five months old and helping her grow, we have had a great experience with Chrysalis and would highly recommend it.
The children have a great time and love it there.


I was a little bit worried about it being a "big" nursery, but it's never once felt like that. It really does feel like a family - a really caring one, who know what they're doing and who we trust completely. The staff are fantastic and I can't praise them enough.


Do go and visit them - it's worth it!

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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two children have been at Chrysalis since the age of six months and our eldest has just left to start school, so my review comes with nearly five years experience, through every age group and with two very different children. And I have to say, that we have been so pleased we chose Chrysalis. From
the early days of settling in, supporting our choice on EBM (Expressed Breast Milk), working with us as we started weaning, developing their independence to, in Chrysalis pre-school, helping our eldest be well equipped for school. Our children are treated like individuals and have been helped to flourish - whether that's supporting our son by working with speech therapists or stretching the learning of our eldest. They are both taught to be kind and helpful and are learning through play - messy play, using IT, outdoors, cooking, role playing, reading and art. They have both adored all of the staff - as do we. They're fun, supportive and always available. And now, as well as the nursery we adore their holiday club!
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Review from Niki A (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chrysalis was the ONLY choice for me with my second child. My daughter attended nine years ago from five months old and nine years later I popped back to see the nursery and was taken right back to the fantastic memories of my daughter being there.
The majority of the staff are the same as twelve
years ago which in my opinion says so much about the culture and environment. It felt like going back to see family.
My daughter went in every day with a huge smile and continued to visit every couple of years just to say hello as the ladies were such a big part of her life (she was a full-time nursery baby).
My son is exactly the same and can't leave without millions of kisses for his ladies - he literally claps with excitement when we arrive in the morning which makes leaving him so much easier.
The standard of care is truly outstanding and they deserve their Ofsted rating - they really do care, nothing is ever too much trouble and every child is treated with the utmost care and love. The only choice for me.
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Review from Dominic T (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Son has been attending Chrysalis Nursery for a day and a half each week for just under a year. He has settled in extremely well and has made lots of friends. His confidence and skills have improved dramatically and he is always willing to discuss the fun activities he has carried out at the end of
the day to us in the car on the way home.
The management and classroom staff always greet us with a very warm welcome and always go the extra mile to be professional and provide a personal service. Any questions or concerns we had in the early days were dealt with swiftly and satisfactory. My son has another two years at the nursery before he leaves for school, and I know that within these two years, the staff will be preparing him well, ready for the step up to primary school. I would recommend Chrysalis Nursery to anyone living in the local area or people who use the A556 for commuting purposes as I do.
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Review from Kay T (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Chrysalis when he was approaching 2 years 4 months. He had never attended another nursery and was very reluctant to leave my side! As soon as I made the initial call to book our first visit, I knew it was the right nursery for him. The staff were very warm and welcoming and understanding
of how daunting it was for my son. My son soon settled in and although he still has his little 'wobbles' about leaving me, he really does enjoy his time at nursery. Every day is varied and action packed!
Communication from all of the staff at Chrysalis is outstanding whether it is face to face or by email. A report on my sons day is easily accessible but staff are more than happy and eager to tell me when I collect him at the end of his session.
The nursery and its excellent staff, have a very personal approach and make everyday matter. I would highly recommend Chrysalis and will miss it when my son leaves for school.
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Review from Donna E (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chrysalis Day Nursery was home the moment we stepped through the doors on our enquiry visit. It's a nursery school with an unusual ability to make you feel very much accepted, understood and part of the family right from the word go.


Although we are British at heart, we moved here from South Africa

but I was made to feel like a local. I have had a hard time letting go of Chrysalis Day Nursery as my son moves onto 'big school,' however, he has been so nurtured and loved at Chrysalis Day Nursery, that he has sailed through the transition absolutely brimming with confidence and extremely well prepared. We had been through a few different nursery schools by the time we found Chrysalis Day Nursery and it was like finding a peaceful haven where my son began to thrive, make friends and feel genuinely valued and part of a very caring community. The staff work hard with high levels of dedication, education, attention to detail and passion. They go the extra mile as a way of life at Chrysalis Day Nursery and its made it such a special time for us!
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Review from Kristy J (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is almost 4 and my son is almost 3 and both have attended Chrysalis since being 9 months old. I cannot recommend or thank them enough for the care they have and continue to provide. Due to eczema, asthma and allergies, my son requires extra time and care. Every member of staff has taken
a genuine interest in his care including the managers and ladies in the kitchen. Nothing has been too much trouble supporting me in making changes in his diet and routine. Talking to the ladies, I truly feel they take the time to get to know my children, their individual personalities and quirks really tailoring the care they provide to suit and enhance each child. They are also on hand to support me in any wobbles I have which, in my view, is going above and beyond. Something the staff/family at Chrysalis do regularly.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really pleasant, warming nursery with very professional nurturing members of staff. My son looks forward to going to nursery and often comes out of nursery singing with joy.
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Review from Heather C (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our nearly 3-year-old son is currently in Chrysalis and started just before his 1st birthday, our 6-year-old daughter also attended just before she was 1 all the way through until she left for school. As any parent knows leaving your child is a daunting experience, with the team at Chrysalis you are
very quickly put at ease. It feels like you are leaving them with family. You are greeted warmly and personally every morning and there are always hugs on offer if your little one is a bit reluctant to let you go!
Both our children love/loved their time at Chrysalis, both have developed hugely socially/emotionally and physically. Both are very bright confident little people. Chrysalis has played a huge part in this.
Nothing is too much trouble and there is always someone available to answer any questions. The staff really are invested in your child.
We love this nursery and are so happy to be part of the Chrysalis family.
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Review from Emily D (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Chrysalis Day Nursery in 2015 and from her first day she was welcomed into what feels like a big family. She is treated as an individual and the staff who have worked with her have encouraged her to develop as her own little person.


The staff have supported us through various

milestones, e.g. the Cocoons ladies helped us through potty training and the Butterflies ladies are in the process of helping us transition away from nap times.


The range of activities is excellent and it provides the children with a great variety to help them learn and develop new skills/knowledge. I especially like how they spend as much time in the garden as possible.


We feel that our preferences are respected; this was evidenced during Easter when the managers spoke to us personally about an event that was planned, as we are not a religious family.


We would highly recommend Chrysalis and feel it is the best start we could have hoped to give our daughter.


Thank you to you all.

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Review from Vicki C (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children who attend Chrysalis Day Nursery. My eldest son starts school in September and has been at the nursery since he was 9 months old, my youngest is 2 next month.
I am so pleased I decided to send them here and honestly cannot speak any more highly if them.
There is something extremely
special about Chrysalis, all the staff are lovely and you can see they love their jobs - the years of service throughout the nursery speak volumes.
The way I've seen my children develop as they progress through the different rooms is wonderful as a Mother.
The effort they put into the many different activities and marking various occasions is incredible, this I know does not happen in many nurseries.
For me Chrysalis has gone above and beyond on many occasions when I've needed them and I can't thank them enough, my children think of it as a 2nd family. I wouldn't change anything!
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Chrysalis Day Nursery for 18 months and has had a fantastic experience. The staff are so supportive and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Her transition to preschool was seamless and we are really pleased with her development. We enjoy reading daily updates on the
app and seeing lots of photos and videos of the activities they do. As a family, we are all going to miss Chrysalis so much once she starts school but hopes to return to holiday club and continue to grow the fantastic experience she has had there. We would highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Cherie (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After moving into the area just over 2 years ago with our 2-year-old, we felt that we would never find a nursery as good as the one we had left behind but then we found Chrysalis and we have never looked back!


Both of our children (4 years and 20 months) now attend the nursery and there isn't a

day where one of them has cried when we have dropped them off, the staff are amazing and both children are flourishing educationally, emotionally and personally.


At one point I was having some behavioural issues with my son at home, I confided in a member of staff who was extremely helpful and restored my faith and confidence that it wasn't my parenting and that my son didn't have 666 imprinted somewhere on the back of his head!! :-) This was a really challenging time for us but they supported us throughout.


For anyone looking for a nursery look no further, everything you could possibly ask for in a nursery is right here at Chrysalis!

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Review from Kate P (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 4-year-old daughter has attended Chrysalis full-time since she was 10 months old. It is an excellent nursery with a real family feel and staff who genuinely care. There is an extremely low turnover of staff but also a good range of ages providing the experience and consistency that I felt was important.


My daughter has thrived at Chrysalis and I think she is confident, polite, caring, a good eater and speaks well, largely because of the time she has spent there. They have lots of outdoor time, do such a variety of activities and she amazes me each week with the things she learns there and has always loved attending.


We have found communication with parents is excellent and they support and care for your family as much as your child. We particularly found this when our newborn daughter was in hospital for 4 weeks earlier this year and they were a significant support to our whole family. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Chrysalis.

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Review from Ruth P (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chrysalis Day Nursery is an outstanding nursery, proof of it's recent Ofsted report which endorses my experiences. The staff are professional and child centred and have formed positive relationships with both of my children. Communication is excellent on both a day to day basis and also regarding educational
advancement a detailed assessment is in place and daily planning of activities detailed and in line with NC. There is a true sense of community and my little girls have advanced in a short time. They are happy and content thanks to the quality care that they receive.
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Review from Mandy N (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise this nursery enough. My little boy started preschool at Chrysalis a year ago and immediately he proved us wrong. He was very quiet and shy, so we thought we would have trouble getting him to go but not one day has he not wanted to go and stay. The ladies are a credit, they are all lovely
and make not only the children but parents feel at ease. They have all done wonders with his eating, from the fussiest of eaters of my 1of 6 children he now asks for vegetables and fruit, this is also very appreciated and an amazing step. Each day he comes home full of knowledge of something new he has learnt and is extremely proud of himself when telling us, which is fantastic for his confidence. I cannot fault this nursery in any way. They excel in every way from start to finish, from the settling in process, teaching, having fun and getting ready for school process. Just a shame he has to leave here to go to school shortly.
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Review from Catherine N (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Chrysalis since she was 10 months old. When we initially visited the nursery, our first impressions were very positive. It's clear the nursery have a strong focus on educational and play activities, complimented by a very experienced team - some staff members having 10
years + service, with others having over 20 years service. Given the huge experience of the team, it gave us the confidence to know that they have probably dealt with every possible scenario since Chrysalis has opened. Our daughter is in safe hands.
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Review from Jacob S (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter aged 3 started in Caterpillars and is currently settling into Pre-school. She has loved every minute and still gets excited to come now, the staff in all rooms have always made her feel welcome, safe and loved. My second child aged 1 has just joined the Caterpillar room, the fact I have
brought my second here speaks volumes. Both have formed special bonds with all the ladies and nothing is ever too much. They make us all feel part of their family and I trust them fully with my children. Their outstanding Ofsted reports are well deserved for excellent work they do.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I knew I wanted my son to go to this nursery after our first visit, it had such a lovely feel and the staff were so welcoming. I particularly liked the fact that the staff were all different ages and also that they actually had all been there a very long time so I knew there would be consistency with
who would look after him. He has been there for 8 months now and he's loved it. They do so many activities and it's great because they upload photos so you can see what they've been up to. The staff have been so kind and caring both to my little ones, but also to me as well as a first-time mum they have been great. I joke with them that I would like my little one to stay there till he's at least 18! Lovely nursery and can't recommend it enough.
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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Chrysalis from 7 months and absolutely loved going. I never had any doubts over the care he received so when we needed childcare for our little girl we went straight to Chrysalis. It was so lovely to see many of the staff were the same, even though there had been a change in ownership,
and they all remembered my little boy. My daughter has now been at the nursery for a month and it's been such an easy transition. I can already see how much she loves spending time with the ladies and the other children there. She's developed a wonderful bond with her keyworker and will now reach her arms out in a morning for a cuddle with her and has lots more cuddles to give her during the day too. I've felt confident from the 1st day that I left her and know the skills and knowledge the staff have will help her have a fantastic time, just as her big brother did. He has grown into a confident, bright little boy and we believe Chrysalis played a huge part in this.
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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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