Carr Manor Nursery

St Patricks Place, Walton-le-Dale, Preston PR5 4HN
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Childcare and Community Centre Ashton & District
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Katie Wilkinson (Manager)

Admission Information

  • None

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Registered Charity Number

  • 1107779

Total Places for Children

  • 86

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Under 2 years:
    £62.00 - per day
    £294.50 - 5 full days
    £38.50 - half day


    Over 2 years:
    £59.00 - per day
    £280.25 - 5 days
    £38.50 - half day

Opening 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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Large car park at nursery.

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Carr Manor Nursery Reviews (41)

9.7

Carr Manor Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.737) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Carr Manor Nursery has 41 reviews.

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Review from Joanne K (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nothing but good things to say about this nursery. It has such a homely and warm feel to it, and all the staff know all the children even if they aren't in their room.
The staff are so lovely, friendly and really care about the children.
The management are approachable and will go above and beyond
to make parents feel comfortable.
We have been using Carr manor for over 3 years and will be very sad when our youngest leaves next year to start school!
Could not have found a better nursery and can't thank the staff enough for being so brilliant.
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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hands down the most incredible nursery there is. The staff are absolutely amazing and always go above and beyond for you and your children. They do everything they can to make your child happy & safe and that to me is so important.
I honestly can't rate this nursery enough, they should be so so proud
of themselves for the care they provide!
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would definitely recommend Carr Manor nursery. My 18 month old has been attending since he was 9 months old and he absolutely loves it! The staff are always bubbly, friendly and very approachable if needed.
My little boy has come on so much since attending and his confidence has grown. They have
different rooms such as soft play, a sensory room and a big outdoor area full of fun toys!
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are amazing, they go above and beyond for every child. Nothing is ever too much, they've supported us with lots of things and always give you time. My child has developed so much, personally, emotionally and socially over due to the compassionate and nurturing environment of the nursery. My
child loves the nursery, talks about this nursery workers all the time when at home and goes in running and smiling and is always welcomed with a smile and a hug. Lots of lovely learning experiences provided, lots of outdoor opportunities.
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Review from Angela C (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson of 18 months started at Carr Manor Nursery earlier in the year, initially apprehensive and shy, but after 2 sessions that changed. His face lights up and he is so excited to go in. He loves the staff, running in to get cuddles. He has come on so much learning lots of new skills, joining
in and sharing. I can't praise the staff there enough.
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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly couldn't of picked a better place for my son. After looking around all the local nurseries, Carr Manor was our favourite by a mile. Both me and my partner agreed we have picked the right place and the staff honestly couldn't do more for you. They made sure my son settled straight away, which
takes all the worries away from us and he now runs in without looking back, which as a parent honestly is the best feeling and proves we picked the right nursery for our son. I would recommend to anyone who is looking!
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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carr Manor has been excellent with taking care of our daughter and getting her prepped for starting school. They've done that great a job, we are looking to start our son in the nursery when maternity leave finishes.
Thanks to all the Carr Manor team.
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Review from Samantha M (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The practitioners at Carr Manor are second to none. Each and every person has made our family feel welcome. The settling-in process was taken at my son's pace, the staff is amazing with the children and parents. Always a thorough handover and reassurance from staff. It was easy to trust the staff here
as they are so open, warm, and welcoming. My son runs to his favourite nursery nurse every morning for his morning cuddle before breakfast and there's not a price you can put on that to know how settled and well-looked after he is while I'm at work.
Also like to add my son had several allergies when he started here and the staff and chef were just amazing! My son didn't miss out on any food or experiences due to his allergies. The inclusion made a difference so he could eat and enjoy food with his friends. I would recommend Carr Manor over and over it's the staff that makes you feel that your child is safe with them.
Reply from Sue Benson, CEO at Carr Manor Nursery
What a lovely review. Thank you very much from everyone at Carr Manor.
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Review from Maria M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really thankfull with all the Carr Manor staff for making the nursery a pleasant place to be for our lovely 17 months old son. He enjoys himself a lot everyday he goes to nursery, learns something new every day but most especially, we know he’s really well looked after. Thank you very much to
all of you for your help!
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Review from Jazz S (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going here for over a year now, and the staff are so polite and friendly.
They have helped my little boy grow and come out of his shell, helped his confidence grow and also helped him with his eating, as he isn’t a big eater.
He’s made friends, he’s always excited to go and
loves the staff.
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Review from Jane P (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have attended Carr Manor. My youngest is still there at the preschool. The nursery staff and management are amazing. The atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming. I have never had any issues and both my sons have loved attending. The staff are always happy to discuss the different learning
stages and what we can do to help at home with this progression. The activities are always fun and educational and they make sure there is outdoor time each day. I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone - from babies all the way up to pre-school. Excellent nursery and staff.
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Review from Lucie E (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started nursery at 9 months old and ever since she started she seems to be absolutely thriving. She goes in each day with a huge smile on her face and is welcomed by the happiest and cheeriest staff which makes dropping off a breeze. Staff always take their time to go through her day with me
and always give me a detailed overview of her day which is always lovely. All staff are super friendly and my child loves each one. She loves going to Carr Manor and I’m so glad I chose this nursery for my child. They fulfil all her needs and more and she will continue her journey from the baby room till she leaves for school.
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Review from M L (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl started with Carr Manor in July/August 2023. The settling-in process and communication from staff since then have been nothing short of outstanding. They worked really hard to reassure us as parents and my little one was smiling her way into the nursery within a matter of days. The staff
are always happy to see the children and have individual relationships with each child. It's really nice to see and very very reassuring as a parent.
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Review from Jen S (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carr Manor Nursery was great with helping my daughter settle into nursery. The staff are lovely, friendly and my daughter has developed a great relationship with them. They are always encouraging my daughter and she has really come along these last few months. I couldn’t be any happier with Carr Manor
and know my daughter is safe and very well looked after there. She enjoys going to nursery.
I am a shift worker and their flexibility is fantastic. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased we chose this nursery. Our little boy started a year and half ago, when he was about one, and has been well supported by all the staff throughout his time with Carr Manor.
From what I’ve seen, the staff are really great with the kids, who are encouraged to be polite and respectful to each
other, get involved in a good variety of developmental activities and have fun.
Thank you all.
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Review from Hannah K (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carr Manor was great at helping my daughter settle into her new nursery, the space is large and facilities/activities are fit for each age group. They split the older and younger babies and I found this to be beneficial for my daughter’s development, she has come on loads since joining six months ago.
The practitioners and key workers are lovely and I and my daughter felt comfortable with them from the beginning. I love how structured the development is for each child. The nursery has been very accommodating towards flexible days/sessions to work around our work schedules.
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Review from Natalie L (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to this nursery and has settled in really well. The staff are caring and have built strong relationships with her. Their ‘in the moment’ planning means children’s interests are catered for and their activities are engaging and stimulating. My daughter’s communication and social
skills have improved dramatically since starting at Carr Manor. Thank you to all the staff for your time and effort looking after our children!
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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Carr Manor Nursery. Our little boy has attended for over a year, since he was just 7 months old. The staff are all friendly and caring and provide a really welcoming environment. Our little boy has made really good relationships with the staff and other children and gets
lots of opportunities for a variety of play and learning experiences. We would highly recommend it to our friends.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so happy with our daughter's progress since she started at Carr Manor Nursery in January 2020. Our daughter is currently in the pre-school room and is really flourishing. She is starting to learn how to read, spell and even do sums thanks to the encouragement of the staff. One amazing thing
the staff do is base activities around topics the children are interested in, for example, a lot of them love space so they’ve been learning all about the solar system and they’re also obsessed with a film so they worked together to produce an amazing piece of artwork of the main character in the film. Her key worker is incredible and they have a really close bond. She’s always thinking of different activities for her to do and that pushes her learning forwards. When I asked my daughter what her favourite thing about nursery is she said everything.
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has only recently started here and he’s loving it. I was very nervous at first because he was settled at the old nursery but I’m very glad I’ve enrolled him at Carr Manor Nursery. The staff is brilliant and their flexibility is fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.737)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.737) out of 10 for Carr Manor Nursery 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 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 4.981 for Carr Manor Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.981
  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 4.756 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Carr Manor Nursery is based on 13 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 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.756
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Carr Manor Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Carr Manor Nursery accepts?

Carr Manor Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Carr Manor Nursery Open?

Carr Manor 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 Carr Manor Nursery have capacity for?

Carr Manor Nursery has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is Carr Manor Nursery to the centre of Preston?

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

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