Thrive Culcheth

Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 5HH
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8.6 10 Reviews
  • Thrive Culcheth, Warrington
Located on the outskirts of the village, Culcheth Day Nursery offers flexible day care for children aged from 2 months - 5 years old. The nursery also has their Link Club which provides care for primary aged children during the holidays and before/after school.

With a carefully designed environment and a team of experienced and vibrant practitioners, there is always something to look forward to at Culcheth Day Nursery. Whether it's the large range of resources inside, the outdoors play area or the regular walks they carry out in the local area, children are encouraged to have fun and engage in a wide range of activities and experiences.

Following the EYFS framework within their curriculum, the team work with each individual child to help them flourish and develop at a pace to suit them. With focus on maths, STEM and literacy as well as socialisation, independence and confidence, children are given the best start to their early years' education and gently prepared for starting school.

The team at Culcheth Day Nursery understand that families have busy lives, so they are always happy to work around you. Please contact them to find out more.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alison O Connor (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Thrive Culcheth Reviews (10)

8.6

Thrive Culcheth has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.563) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thrive Culcheth has 10 reviews.

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Review from Thomas K (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is by far the best in the area, I have full confidence in the staff and management and always feel comfortable that my child is safe, cared for and having fun.


No two days are the same and my son comes home telling us stories of all the things he has done each day, different craft activities,

outdoor play, story time, active tots, etc


The staff are fantastic at keeping us updated using the app.


We really appreciate the love and care the staff give to our child as well as all of the new experiences, knowledge and development.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Thrive Culcheth
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're over the moon to hear how happy you are with your experience at Thrive Culcheth. Knowing you feel confident and reassured about your son's…read more
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Review from Abigael P (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we walked into Culcheth nursery we knew it was the right place for our little boy. We love the staff and feel our little boy has thrived since starting here. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. Special mention to the girls in rising 3's. Thank you for your hard work.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Thrive Culcheth
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We're so pleased to hear that you felt a connection with Thrive Culcheth from the very beginning - that means a lot to us. It's wonderful to know your little…read more
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Review from Olivia V (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been at Culcheth Day Nursery for around a year now and we couldn't be happier with the care she has received. She absolutely loves her nursery days and we can tell that the staff love having her, too. Our daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since starting and we absolutely credit
the nursery for helping us along the way! The staff know our daughter so well and show a real interest in her little quirks and interests. The food served is always really varied and nutritious and we get regular updates on how she's eaten throughout the day via an app.
Honestly, we can't recommend Culcheth Day Nursery enough. Brilliant nursery with lovely staff.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Thrive Culcheth
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy your little girl is at Thrive Culcheth - her bright smile always makes our day! It's incredibly rewarding to…read more
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Review from Kayleigh B (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest daughter has been at this nursery for nearly 3 years and it has been the best experience I could have asked for. The staff have always been so supportive with not only my child but myself also, nothing is ever too much! If you are looking for the perfect start for your little one then this
place is definitely where you should be looking. I would in particular like to mention a new member of staff who has joined preschool. She is super invested in the children's progress and is full of useful tips and advice to help along their learning journey!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Thrive Culcheth
Thank you ever so much for your review and recommendation of our setting, the team are always delighted to read feedback from our families.
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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Ultimately, Culcheth Day Nursery had been heading downhill since being taken over. As parents, we have no information on how our child is progressing. Our son is a fussy eater so we ask how he has eaten on a regular cadence, even this we get generic answers (unless we manage to speak to one of the staff
that actually knows what's going on). Our son (and other children) used to enjoy going here, now he does not want to go in (and I see other children crying in the morning). If this was not his final year we would move him elsewhere.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Culcheth Day Nursery four months ago and ever since he started he has thrived. His confidence is growing each and every day. The staff are so kind and caring, he is so excited to see them each morning. He especially loves playing outdoors and exploring the ‘real-life’ resources
in his room. Thank you for everything Culcheth Day Nursery.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Thrive Culcheth
Thank you so much for your wonderful words, we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review. All the best, The Thrive Team.
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Review from Joe K (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One of and if not the best nursery within the surrounding area. We have our 3 children attending Culcheth Day Nursery and would have zero hesitation recommending their services to any other parent. Their ethics and attention to detail with each of our children are exemplary. Seeing our children develop
key skills at such a young age demonstrates their capabilities and interaction levels. Each member of staff is very much approachable and a credit to the organisation. Unlike other nurseries, CDN also boasts having its own in-house chef to facilitate the children’s meals each day. The range in variety is again very unique and encourages our children to try different meals.
Most important for us is knowing that our children find the nursery a safe place to be. We see this echoed every day by the smiles on their faces each time we drop them off. Thanks for all that you do and long may it continue.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Thrive Culcheth
Thank you so much for your wonderful words, we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review.
All the best,
The Thrive Team.
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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I chose for my son to attend Culcheth Day Nursery because of the staff. I knew right away that he would get all of the learning, but more importantly, all of the comfort that he needed from them, and I was not wrong.
The nursery is a lovely place for children, and my shy boy has developed so much
confidence there. He is very happy there, and he is constantly surprising me with the new things that he has learned. Keep doing what you are doing Culcheth Day Nursery!
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Thrive Culcheth
We are so delighted to read your positive comments, thank you so much for taking the time to review us. It is wonderful to hear your son has settled so well, our team will be so happy to hear your…read more
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Review from Molly A (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with Culcheth Day Nursery. Our little boy loves going into nursery and we always feel at ease when he is there. The staff are lovely and are caring and kind towards the children. We have seen huge leaps in development and know much of this is due to his time at nursery!
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Executive at Thrive Culcheth
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it. We are delighted to read your positive comments, it really means a lot to us. The Thrive Team.
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Review from R J (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started 2 weeks ago. Every day when we pick him up he’s always enjoying himself. After he’s been to nursery he always comes home so happy, playful and full of beans.
We are so glad we picked this nursery for our little boy.
Thank you.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Thrive Culcheth
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it. It is wonderful to hear that your little boy has settled so well with us.
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.563)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.563) out of 10 for Thrive Culcheth 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 4.938 for Thrive Culcheth is calculated as follows: ( (45 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.938
  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 3.625 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thrive Culcheth is based on 4 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375
    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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.25
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Louise

Louise Logan

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1999

My Name is Louise Logan, I like to be called Lou. I'm married to Peter and have a 17 year daughter Ellie-Mai, I like to spend quality time with my family and I enjoy walking and sunny holidays, I've worked at Culcheth Day Nursery since 1999, I've been a deputy for 17 years, I'm very passionate about my job role and very passionate about our nursery, the children are always my number one priority and always come first, seeing the children happy, smiling and enjoying their day and progressing in their development makes me proud to know we are fulfilling our roles to the highest quality that we should be, working in partnerships with parents is very important to me and communication is always key.

Katie

Katie Higginson

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

My name is Katie Higginson, and I have worked in early years for over 10 years working up from a supply member to deputy manager. I hold a degree in Primary Education, and I have offered help and support to many children and families over my career with working in nurseries. I am passionate about working with children and it’s a great pleasure to have the opportunity to step up as a deputy manager. I am proudly working alongside Louise in the office to support our team, children, and families. I truly love my role and feel privileged to welcome our wonderful families and children each day. I am getting married to my partner Nathan in 2028 and enjoy spending my spare time going on holidays with him. I love taking time to go see my family and friends by going on days out, having a meal or go shopping. I am very creative and love making a variety of personalised items for family and nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thrive Culcheth

What is the Age Range of Children that Thrive Culcheth accepts?

Thrive Culcheth accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Thrive Culcheth Open?

Thrive Culcheth is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Thrive Culcheth have capacity for?

Thrive Culcheth has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Thrive Culcheth to the centre of Warrington?

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

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