Chrysalis Day Nursery

play areas are spacious, bright and engaging for the children, and always have a great and ever-changing display of photos and artwork, showing off all the fun activities that take place every day.

The meals are healthy and varied - we never worry about what our daughter is eating at nursery!

Sending a child to the nursery is a difficult decision to make, but we are thrilled with Chrysalis and couldn't recommend it highly enough. We have every confidence that from 6 months old through to pre-school, our daughter will have had 4 years of fun, smiles and learning.

are great. The rooms, the activities, the food etc. However, for us, it is the staff. The same core team have cared for both our children and for us, the people are what make this nursery fantastic (although they also have an excellent Ofsted report to back up all other areas too). My children are very different personalities, however, have both flourished in their own ways, under the care of the team and the nursery.

smiling and friendly whether it is first thing in the morning or last thing at night. They never tire of all the questions and provided all the information that as a new Mum I craved. My daughter was there from when she was 9-months-old to school age and she has come out as the most polite, grounded and extremely clever little girl which they played a huge part in achieving. I can’t fault the place and can’t recommend them enough to anyone that is looking for a safe, loving, educational, kind and friendly environment for your child to grow up in. They consistently get outstanding on the Ofsted checks which I believe is testimony to the time, effort and sheer hard work they put in to ensuring that the nursery is the best within the area.

of fun. My son is well mannered, well spoken and I often receive compliments from strangers on his behaviour, this is in no small part as a result of the fantastic foundations the ladies at chrysalis helped me to build. My son wakes up with excitement to go again on the days he attends. The team have my utmost trust and respect for their very warm, caring professionalism, there's nowhere better when selecting childcare!

and Pre-school take the time to plan lots of wonderful activities so every day is different. I feel happy and confident leaving my son at nursery knowing he loves his time there.

facilities are of the best standard, I have never worried about trusting them with the care of my children.
I have been informed about every step of my children's progress and my eldest had never said once that he didn't want to go to nursery and still likes to collect my youngest with me when possible to visit 'his ladies'.
My son is a confident well mannered young man, his transition into school has been excellent and I have no doubt that this particular nursery and its 'ladies' played a massive part in that. If you are considering this nursery rest assured you are making the right decision. Thank you for doing such a good job Chrysalis.

attached to every child and their genuine care shows consistently, everyday.

They also partner with you to parent and advance, not only the education of the children, but who they are.

The nursery does offer great benefit to parents wanting learning outcomes, but I have never felt this was an 'academic' nursery that pushes children. On the contrary their creativity through play is amazing.

Again though, it's the staff - we are incredibly lucky to have found you all and our daughter is a better person for it.

an emotional issue for a while and the support that we both received was amazing. I can't praise them enough for their professional and caring approach to this situation. My daughter enjoys the vast range of activities that are on offer especially Jo Jingles, outdoor play, baking, crafts and learning to write. The ladies listen to the children and if an interest is displayed in a given topic (such as Tim Peake going into space) they build on this and capture the children's enthusiasm through additional activities and learning. There is also plenty of time spent preparing the children for school which is giving my daughter the confidence to make that next step in September.

to your family. I can honestly say they treat every child as one of their own children. My eldest son adored nursery, he loved all the ladies, loved the food and loved all the activities.

When our 2nd child was born, it HAD to be Chrysalis. Our son was born with some health issues, and even though the nursery had never heard of the condition, the way they handled was amazing, they managed where I failed for example to get my son to eat any solids, the skills they have up their skills to encourage and teach the children is second to none. My son shall stay until its school time, he absolutely loves it and I know he will continue to thrive in this loving environment.

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I really can't praise Chrysalis highly enough.
I was terrified of leaving my firstborn at nursery the first time, but the baby room is such a warm cuddly cosy place that my fears soon vanished. Both my children had the room coordinator as their keyworker, and were incredibly fond of her.
All the ladies, in all the rooms (and in the kitchen and office!) are such lovely people who obviously enjoy what they do, and really care for the children. And they really listen to you, if you have concerns or requests about your child's care.
Every room has heaps of age-appropriate toys and books, and its own outside space that they really make the most of, and they seem to have endless imagination for activities to entertain and challenge the children.
I'm sure that the environment in the Butterflies room (older toddlers) really contributed to my son's development - his speech and social skills really came on in his time there. They are currently being very supportive of my daughter's first forays into potty training.
When my son first moved up to the preschool room, he didn't want to come home the first couple of times I went to pick him up, because he was having such a great time, and was busy tidying up! He loved every day thereafter, too, especially the fabulous Nativity show, and the day trip to see the monkeys.
The 'graduation' day that they did for the preschool leavers was fantastic. The whole nursery really throw themselves into all the events they do; charity fundraising, dressing-up days etc.
The food is good "home-cooking" but the difference between the nursery's food and actual home cooking is that the children eat the food at nursery!

conversations at an early age competently.
A good sense of humour has been generously encouraged which only broadens the boys social skills.
They have been allowed to make their own decisions which in turn builds their confidence.
They have different activities each day appropriate to the weather, time of year and promotes all aspects of skills, eg, painting, building, imaginative play just to name a few.
The team show nothing less than complete professionalism in there dealing with the boys and with me when I have collected them. There is always time for you and the boys and nothing is too much trouble.
This nursery has the ability to make it all feel like home, which is just what you want for your child.
If my boys have been under the weather there has always been someone there to give them a cuddle and comfort, I have never seen a child on their own, they are either with children or with a member of staff.
I have always been impressed and from the first time I met the team here five years ago, the standards have been maintained throughout which is nothing but excellent.
I have a third grandchild which will be attending very soon and I have no doubts that he will enjoy every minute.

Each room is tailored extremely well to the children's needs for their ages it is extremely clean, and there is plenty of outside space for the children to run about and play in, in all weathers. I adore picking them up in summer where they can be found on most days out in the garden having a picnic. They have plenty of activities going on to include such things as Chinese New Year, Children in Need, a nativity (this is done by the pre schoolers and you will need your tissues when your little one is in it!!) and Graduation day (more tissues needed!!) The food at nursery is excellent. I am still astounded that the ladies can get my son to eat things at nursery that he wouldn't dream of at home!! Both of my sons have suffered febrile convulsions and the nursery have been excellent in their care when they have had one. When my first had a convulsion and my second was a newborn they went the extra mile with one of the ladies from the office going with me to the doctors whilst the nursery looked after my newborn. This enabled me to concentrate just on my sick child. I will never be able to thank them enough for those moments and I don't think they know how much they mean to us as a family, there aren't many nurseries that go above and beyond the way they do. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them. I will never be able to recommend them highly enough, so you will have to see for yourself, as soon as you step through the door you are made to feel welcome and you will definitely want your child to be part of this special place. Whether you start them in Caterpillars or in Pre school they will leave Chrysalis more than ready for their new journey into school.

signing and reading is so vital for the children. My little boy loves going to nursery and does not hesitate to go to any of the ladies which makes me smile as I know he is going to have a fabulous day with them and all his new friends he has made. Everyone is very welcoming and helpful at Chrysalis.

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.

for all the right reasons.

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!