Hartford Old School House Day Nursery operates from a beautiful, old building in Hartford, Cheshire and aims to offer local parents a professional approach to childcare and an environment that is ideal for early years learning.
All education is age-specific with a wide range of resources to suit progress through the early years. There is a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, as well as active play. They encourage a natural,...
Funding & Fees
£48.00 per half day nursery session (8am - 1pm) or (1pm - 6pm)
£7.00 Breakfast club (wraparound care, 5-11 years)
£10.00 After school club 3.00pm - 4.30pm (wraparound care, 5-11 years)
£16.00 After school club 3.00pm - 6.00pm (wraparound care, 5-11 years)
£40.00 per full day Holiday club (wraparound care, 5-11 years)
£25.00 per half day holiday club (wraparound care, 5-11 years)
Discounts for full weeks of daycare or wraparound care, ask for details. Sibling discounts available, subject to conditions
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Paintpots (Manchester) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Butler (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 23
Total Places for Children
- 100
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- Nursery has parking facilities directly outside.
Hartford Old School House Day Nursery Reviews (65)
Hartford Old School House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.669) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hartford Old School House Day Nursery has 65 reviews.
Very friendly, excellent staff across the board.
Outstanding nursery! Our little girl has attended since she was 7 months old, she has just turned 2 and we couldn't be happier. The staff are all fabulous and so caring! Our little girls goes in happily every day she is there and the photographs we receive daily show us what an amazing time she is having. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is great watching W growing up
We cannot recommend Hartford Old School House Day Nursery (Paintpots) highly enough. Both our children attended from their early years through every stage and received exceptional care and preparation for school. The balance of learning and play, along with the fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities, helped them grow in confidence and independence.
Now aged 8 and 10, they still attend the before and after school club. The team manage drop-offs and pick-ups and are always flexible with our busy, shift-working family life. From forgotten water bottles to last-minute changes, nothing is ever too much trouble.
The staff are professional, caring and truly invested in helping children thrive. Great timings, great value, and a genuine family feel - we are incredibly grateful for their continued support.
Thanks you for your lovely comments. It is great to see how the children have developed over the years and that they still love coming to see us!
We cannot speak highly enough of the Old School House nursery. We were very nervous about our daughter starting nursery last year but the best decision we have ever made was sending her to Old School House. The staff are absolutely wonderful. They love and care for the children in the nursery as if they are their own. We receive daily updates, photos and videos on the app which, as anxious parents, really does help to put our minds at ease. The nursery do so much with the children, like crafts and trips out and our daughter has developed so much since she started. She has clearly become very attached to the staff there and has made some lovely friendships too. The nursery have also been extremely flexible and will always do everything they can to help us. We absolutely love the nursery and would fully recommend it to anyone considering where to send their children.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is great to A coming on so much.
Sarah, Emma and all the staff are incredible! The nursery is clean, my twins are learning and entertained every day with no plastic toys and no screens but lots of interactive learning and even walks/trips outside of the nursery. The food is fresh and diverse, lots of fruit and veg. All shown to us through the app which is great as it's always up to date with activities, photos and nap times etc. Couldn't recommend a nursery more!
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is great to see the twins coming on so much.
Hartford Old School House has been a fantastic nursery for my daughter. She has absolutely thrived in the care of the dedicated staff. Sarah and team always respond to any and all queries quickly and my daughter is greeted with a smile every morning. My daughter was born with a complex medical need and the nursery has fully supported us every step of the way. We love hearing about her day on the way home and would happily recommend Hartford Old School House.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is lovely to see how much T is coming on here.
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. Our daughter Maya is now 2.5 and has been attending since just before her first birthday. She absolutely loves going in, which says everything about how safe, happy, and cared for she feels there.
The team are incredibly warm, nurturing and they always take the time to listen to any requests or concerns and are consistently responsive and supportive. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble!
We're especially grateful for how flexible and accommodating they are, which has made balancing working family life so much easier. We highly recommend Hartford day nursery to any parent looking for a nursery!
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is always a pleasure to see S walk in happy and smiling every morning.
We've seen wonderful progress in his learning, confidence, and social skills. The environment is warm, supportive, and engaging.
We're very grateful for the care and dedication of the team and would highly recommend this nursery/preschool to other parents.
Thank you for your lovely comments. It is a pleasure to have your son here at Hartford Old School House.
The staff are friendly and go above and beyond to ensure the children are happy, safe and content. We receive detailed information at handover each day, along with regular updates, photos and key information shared via the app.
They offer a whole-child approach, with enriching experiences including trips out, swimming lessons, learning Spanish, and even a visit to see the aeroplanes at the viewing park with a picnic!
My daughter has food allergies and the entire team, from the cook to the room leaders, are vigilant and ensure she is safe. The nursery and SENCO have also worked closely with us to support my son, including accommodating an outside agency for extra intervention.
The team are inclusive, caring and accommodating. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery to any family
They always seem to be making small improvements and upgrades to the facilities to keep things fresh.
From an admin point of view everything has been really straightforward and the communication around billing and other housekeeping is great.
The staff at the nursery are amazing. They are all so friendly and welcoming with the kids, my wife and I, and my parents and in-laws who often do the pick ups. My daughter is in school now but often comes along for drop off or pick up and all the staff she knows chat to her and seem genuinely interested in how she's getting on.
The food seems great in terms of variety and the little one always eats well. They do loads of crafting and themed days to keep things fresh. They even take the kids on days out sometimes which is great.
The nursery provides pictures and updates throughout the day, which really makes us feel at ease that she is having a great day. The rooms are clean and tidy and a really lovely environment for the children to thrive.
The management team are wonderful - very approachable and attentive.
The team leaders communicate well what your child has been up to that day and the app allows parents to be kept informed into the important things too such as what they have eaten, nappy changes for babies and whether they have napped and for how long.
The nursery promote culture so the children enjoy celebrating events such as Chinese new year through arts and crafts and the in-house cook provides multicultural cuisine so the children get to sample different food.
The food is all cooked on site and the menu is healthy and balanced.
Children's dignity is respected and the staff's mobiles are not on person when working with the children.
I am so pleased with this nursery that I have already signed my younger daughter up for when I return to work.
I strongly recommend this nursery to all parents.
The care and love from the staff is above and beyond. We could not have asked for better peace of mind returning to work.
We feel like the staff truly know our daughter and are invested in her development. It is evident that her days are packed with fun, stimulating activities. Her development is coming on leaps and bounds from attending and it is clear that the stimulation from being around other children as well as care from staff are driving this.
It is evident that staff are really committed to the nursery and creating a loving environment for the children. Our daughter doesn't even look back when she is dropped off in the morning as she is so excited to be spending her days at nursery.
We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our daughter to old school house and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone in the area.
Absolutely amazing nursery, so happy we found it for our kids. The kids love it and I feel confident and happy I am leaving them in a safe and supportive environment with people who actually care about them. We are regularly updated with news about the kids and the nursery give a variety of activities for them to do each day. Definitely recommend.
The staff are warm, caring and genuinely invested in the children. They create such a safe, nurturing environment while still making it fun and engaging. My children are always excited to go and come home full of stories about what they've been doing.
The afterschool club is brilliant for working parents - flexible, reliable and well organised. The holiday club is just as fantastic, with a great mix of activities that keep the children active, creative and entertained, along with day trips to parks, libraries, beaches.
It's so reassuring knowing they're somewhere they feel happy, supported and included. The communication from staff is excellent, and you can really see the passion they have for what they do.
I would highly recommend to any parent looking for quality childcare with a genuine family feel.
The overall environment is calm and tidy, creating a perfect atmosphere for learning and play. The management team is outstanding-responsive, approachable, and genuinely interested in feedback. They always listen to our concerns and suggestions, making us feel valued as parents.
Most importantly, I trust Hartford Old School House Day Nursery wholeheartedly with my daughter's care. Knowing she is in such capable and compassionate hands gives us immense peace of mind. I highly recommend Hartford Old School House Day Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and reliable nursery for their child.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is a pleasure to have your daughter here with us. Sarah
We have been so happy with the nursery since our son started 2 afternoons in September aged 9 months. He’s settled in really well, the staff are great and really care about the children. We have seen him develop so much and can tell that he really enjoys his time there.
It is a pleasure to have your son here with us at Old School House, Sarah and Emma
Hartford Old School House offers an incredibly welcoming, supportive and nurturing environment to all of the children who attend. We know that our son has an absolute blast when there and loves the activities and excursions that they go on. The staff are warm and welcoming and are always keen to let us know how he has been getting on. We feel so privileged to be able to send our son there!
Thanks for your lovely comment, it is a pleasure to have your son here with us, Sarah and Emma
I enjoy receiving regular daily updates where it’s nice to see my son enjoying his day and learning new skills.
Thanks you for your lovely comments, its a pleasure to have your son here with us.
The staff are absolutely amazing, can’t do enough for my daughter and me as her mother.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone, and have done over the years.
Thanks for your lovely comment, it is a pleasure to have your daughter here with us.
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Meet the Team (3)
Hi, I'm Sarah, I am 40 years old with too many years of childcare experience to count! I did my level 3 back in 1999 followed by my foundation degree in 2012 and more recently a management qualification. I live at home with my husband, son and dog. I have had several childcare careers, including nannying, childminding and finally settling in nurseries, becoming a deputy manager in 2010 followed by a manager in 2012 and have stayed in management ever since.
Early years are my passions and I believe the best years are those of children 0-5, I feel honoured to be part of their early year's journey and nurture them to become the best!
Hi I'm Sophie, I started as an apprentice at Hartford Old School House in 2015 after leaving sixth form with 4 A levels. I was based in Tiny tigers for 3 years before moving to Preschool for 2 years. I have now taken on the role of Out of School Club leader, SENDCO and Third in charge. I enjoy working with all ages and I am a firm believer of learning through play. It has been so lovely watching little ones from back in tiny tigers leaving for big school and joining our out of school club room and carrying on their journey with us.
I'm room leader In Tiny Tigers and I'm Level 3 qualified Nursery practitioner. I first started at Hartford Old School House as a student and mixed in all different rooms to gather and gain experience with all ages. I instantly enjoyed my time here and found my forever place in Tiny Tigers. I love watching and helping your young ones grow into independent little humans. I love making messy/sensory hands on activities for the children to explore. I'm confident and want to be able to help your children achieve the best that they deserve and reach their full potential. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford Old School House Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Hartford Old School House Day Nursery accepts?
Hartford Old School House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Hartford Old School House Day Nursery Open?
Hartford Old School House Day Nursery is open: 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.
How many Children does Hartford Old School House Day Nursery have capacity for?
Hartford Old School House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 100 Children.
How far is Hartford Old School House Day Nursery to the centre of Northwich?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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