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The Stables Nursery School

Grimsditch Lane, Lower Whitley, Warrington WA4 4ED
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The Stables Nursery School, Warrington
The Stables Nursery School, Warrington
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!

Funding & Fees

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

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 10.0 (9.950) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Stables Nursery School has 68 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have attended The Stables nursery in Whitley and I can't praise the nursery and staff highly enough. My children have loved being there and I have felt comfortable leaving my children in their hands, even from when they started in the baby room. The level of care and interest each child is shown is wonderful. My eldest still talks about his time at the nursery and has very fond memories of both staff and his little friends. I feel that the Reception Room team prepare the children for starting school very well with regular small group phonics sessions, practising sitting and listening, social skills and I love that the children also do yoga and are introduced to mindfulness and educated not just on phonics and maths, but also how to be kind, polite and a good friend. The meals are excellently prepared and the activity calendar is always packed with lovely outings, craft sessions, dress up days and sporting activities. I cannot recommend highly enough.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2018 Submitted via Website
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Could not recommend this nursery enough. My daughter loves all the staff and has so much fun whilst there.

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Review from Suzy S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2018 Submitted via Website
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Since starting at The Stables at 10 months old, my daughter has grown from a baby into a little girl with bags of character - she learns something new every day and beams from ear to ear when I tell her where we are going each morning.
The staff take the time to bond with your child, even if they aren't your key worker. Every member of staff knows every child's name and greets them like their own.

The facilities are great, a beautiful setting in the heart of the countryside surrounded by greenery and animals. I couldn't wish for more.

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Review from Bethan H (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Stables Nursery have provided excellent care to our 2 children. It really does feel like we are trusting our children to friends. They have always understood both our needs as a family but have got to grips with our children very quickly. They have always been hugely accommodating with changes in childcare requirements and respond efficiently to requests. They make great steps to prepare children for transition to school with small group work in phonics and numbers.

Our only critique would be that there are many staff room changes.

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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Stables Nursey is just what I had hoped for, for my daughter. It's happy and she is happy. She's definitely learning new things every day she attends.
The food menu is great too and healthy with lots of variety.

The staff are all very focused and knowledgeable about my child.

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Review from Jessica K (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have used The stables Nursery school for both our daughters and they absolutely love it. The staff are amazing, the care is exceptional and it's very comforting to know your children are in such goods hands. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone.

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Review from Joanne A (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter loves her days at The stables Nursery and we are so pleased we made the decision to start her here. The staff are lovely, friendly and genuinely caring, the days are well structured and varied with lots of activities and crafts. The areas outside and in are well maintained and clean. Learning and development wise our daughter has come on leaps and bounds. I would definitely recommend The Stables Nursery.

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Review from Kelly W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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We are into our 5th year and our second child at the Stables, over the past 5 years the level of care given to our boys has been exceptional. I feel that the team really know and understand what both my boys have needed and it’s clear to see that they genuinely care for each and every one of the children they look after.

Our youngest child has Down's Syndrome, which does bring some additional needs and challenges, however, this doesn't phase the team they focus and celebrate on what he can do whilst working with us as parents and a variety of other healthcare professionals to nurture and support him to develop new skills. The Stables is very much about Inclusion, they have made such a positive impact in both our boys lives.

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  • Recipient: Evolution ChildcareDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026

Meet the Team (1)

Shannon Downs Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2015
Shannon Downs

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.

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