The Stables Nursery School

Grimsditch Lane, Lower Whitley, Warrington WA4 4ED
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  • The Stables Nursery School, Warrington
The Stables Nursery School is set within the beautiful Cheshire countryside 1 mile from junction 10 of the M56 (A49).The friendly childcare team are highly qualified and offer a wide range of activities, including story time, role-play, creative activities and outdoor learning, all carefully planned to meet the individual learning needs of each child.
Daily show rounds are available Monday to Friday, please call us on 01925 730 055 to book a show round and find out what makes us so special!
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Funding & Fees

https://evolution-childcare.co.uk/parents/fees/fees-the-stables/

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Shannon Downs (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 76

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • The nursery offer ample on-site parking to ensure stress-free drop-offs and pick-ups for busy families.

The Stables Nursery School Reviews (68)

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The Stables Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Stables Nursery School has 68 reviews.

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Review from Tom P (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A real wealth of experience among the staff, not to mention a person there for all needs. They have a really strong team! It's nice to see the interest shown in children by the staff, from when children first start to when they 'graduate'!
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Review from Harley H (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the Stables nursery since she was 7 months old. The settling in process was fantastic and the staff quickly worked with us as a family to get to know our baby's routine, likes and dislikes, making the adjustment to childcare as easy as possible for us. Quickly we could
tell that she loved coming to nursery as she got excited walking up the path each morning. The staff are always excited to see her and the fuss they make of her each day is genuine. As first time parents, we were supported greatly when beginning to wean our daughter onto solids and the staff and other children have played a leading role in her development. Her speech has come on so quickly and she is now running around. Now in toddlers, she still loves her time in nursery and Abby and Chloe were among her first words! We cannot recommend the Stables enough, the most wholesome and immaculate nursery for our daughter!! Xx
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Review from Sinead M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started here just after her first birthday and she is now due to graduate and leave in September 2026. My youngest is due to start this July. I was a very anxious mum initially leaving my precious baby but she settled straight away and the staff were fabulous at reassuring me enabling
a smooth transition for us both and she loves her days at nursery.
The whole team have always been great and Solandis has blossomed in self confidence, knowledge and skills and preparing her for going to school. The nursery also provides opportunities for a parents evening for a deeper delve into how your child is progressing.
The environment in which the stables is set is warm and welcoming with great outdoor access which is used year round.
The monthly agenda is shared with parents/carers in advance of the months start in both printed and electronically through the app and celebrates local, national and international themes preparing the children to be part of a larger community.
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but nice words to say about the stables nursery school! My son has been attending since 2023 and he has come on leaps and bounds due to the help and care of all the teachers in this setting!
Every staff member goes out of their way to be friendly and all have such a loving approach-
which can be seen through the fantastic bonds they share with all the children. Nothing is ever too much and they have personally helped my son and us a family so much! Thankyou stables!! I couldn't recommend this nursery enough!!
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Only positives about this nursery. Now my second daughter has joined and is loving it. can't wait to see how she is now developing she joined. Staff has been great from baby room to reception class. Highly recommended
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Review from Victoria G (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has graduated from the nursery now and started school but we've started our son here because it's such a lovely setting. The staff are all so amazing and it's clear that they all really care about the kids.
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had both of our children attend The Stables. The team are fantastic at catering for individual needs and supporting the children throughout. Our youngest has had eating issues and they have always catered for her and given her the nurturing encouragement that she needed. Our oldest has just
started school and his time at The Stables has enabled him to join reception with confidence and enthusiasm. We wouldn't trust anywhere else. The team are fantastic, professional, caring and fun!
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery for a couple of years now and has developed a lovely bond with many of the staff. She learns so much while she is there and surprises us when she comes home singing lots of songs she remembers which often include things like her abc's and months of the year. It's
a lovely place.
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Review from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at The Stables since November 2025 and our experience has been amazing. He's flourished since starting there, for example, with his communication, eating and walking. He's also developed great relationships with the staff and it's lovely to see how excited he is to go in when he sees
the red front door! He is a child that loves the outdoors too and he gets plenty of opportunity to be outside there.
Communication with and from the staff there is brilliant - any query at all can be sent on the app and they'll get back to me asap.
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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, always putting on events for the kids. Always makes my son feel special, he has a great connection with his key workers. They give good communication with us as parents. Great variety of toys and activities and a huge fantastic outdoor area!
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Review from Jen S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have our daughter at The Stables Nursery. She is so happy there and is developing so well. Staff are lovely, environment is very supportive, meals are varied, activites are well planned. We are very happy with our choice of nursery and would fully recommend.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves his nursery! He adores the staff that take care of him so well and champion him on each day. He has come on in leaps and bounds with his confidence, his speech, interaction and social skills. I wouldn't want my son to be at any other nursery and feel completely comfortable that
he is well taken of when he is there!
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Review from S R (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Grandson started nursery in November 2025 when his mum returned to work. I and my son periodically have to pick him up at the end of the day. He settled in straight away and enjoys his visits very much. My daughter asked for me to be connected to email for families and I find this to be an excellent
opportunity to keep up with his progress. The staff are committed to giving these children a very high standard of care and my daughter is kept up to date almost daily. I would recommend this nursery to anyone thinking of putting their child into one.
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Review from E O (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to the stables since he was 7 months old. He is now 3.5 years old.
The setting is full of new toys and experiences for all the children and it is always absolutely immaculate.
The staff are the real diamonds of this place! They are absolutely amazing and work so hard. They
are so loving and nurturing towards the children.
I would recommend any parents to send their children to this nursery and I'll be sad when my son leaves in the next few weeks to start pre school.
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with the nursery so far. I was really impressed by how quickly everyone made us feel welcome and at home once my little girl started back in January. The staff are brilliant and have always been so reassuring, especially during the settling in sessions early on. All the staff know
the children really well and take a personal interest in their progress. My little girl has come on leaps and bounds since starting and her confidence has grown so much. The little touches of Mother's/Father's Day afternoon teas, sports days and christmas nativity etc are also a nice touch and a lovely way of being more involved with the nursery.
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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love this nursery. My eldest graduated in August, after almost 4 years of attending and my second will graduate August 26. During their time they have developed so much educationally, emotionally and socially. The staff are amazing and plan and implement learning activities that support
their development. My children love the staff and nursery and look forward to going every day. The staff create a calendar of upcoming events that are engaging and creative and they go above and beyond to put events together outside of nursery hours so the whole family can attend. My children always eat well and we get photo updates of how they are getting on.
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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one recently started at The Stables and the patience the staff showed while he was struggling to settle was absolutely amazing. I really thought we were going to have to give up but they gave him the attention he needed, the time and lots of support leading to him being a lot more settled.
It's amazing to see the difference and how happy he is playing now.


I also think the large kitchen and chef on site is nice to see as you know everything that your little one eats that day is prepared on site instead of being brought in.

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Review from I T (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves her time at The Stables, and comes home each week with something new to show or tell us. The staff are friendly and supportive, and all want to do as much as they can to help with early years learning and development - which is tracked and reported to us as parents regularly so that
we can also support them from home.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff are all amazing and so helpful and accommodating. My little girl loves going and she has come on so much this past year since she's been there! The facilities are great and the food menu is always varied. There's lovely outside space to play and it's surrounded
by fields and farms, perfect setting!
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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic caring second home for our children.
Great space with lots of toys.
Incredibly accommodating for our children's dietary requirements - vegan.
On the ball for all first aid care.
Recently improved the amount of messy outdoor activities.
Great communication.
Monthly activities. Opportunities
for parents to get involved e g. Mother's Day, Fathers Day, Christmas Carols.
Attended for 4 years.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.956)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10 for The Stables Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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 4.956 for The Stables Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (413 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 431 Ratings = 4.956
  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 The Stables Nursery School is based on 36 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2, which has been reached with 36 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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Shannon

Shannon Downs

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2015

I began my career in childcare by completing my Level 3 qualification in 2015 during my time at college. I joined Evolution Childcare in June 2016 at the Stables site, where I first worked in the Toddler Room. In 2019, I was promoted to Room Manager in the Early Learners Room, a role that allowed me to support all rooms across the nursery and continue developing my skills through extensive in-house and online training.


In April 2021, I transitioned to our sister nursery, The Abbey, where I continued to grow professionally while working alongside a wide range of colleagues and teams. In October 2024, I applied for the Assistant Manager position at the Stables and was delighted to return to the nursery where my Evolution journey began.


Throughout my time with Evolution Childcare, I have received strong support and guidance from management and have taken on several additional responsibilities, including Health and Safety Officer, Events Lead, and SENDCo. These roles have strengthened my understanding of nursery operations and deepened my commitment to inclusive, high-quality practice.


Most recently, I have been promoted to Nursery Manager at the Stables. I am proud to continue my journey here and look forward to leading the team, supporting our families, and contributing to the positive experiences and development of the children in our care.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Stables Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that The Stables Nursery School accepts?

The Stables Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Stables Nursery School Open?

The Stables Nursery School is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does The Stables Nursery School have capacity for?

The Stables Nursery School has capacity for a total of 76 Children.

How far is The Stables Nursery School to the centre of Warrington?

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

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