
Best Nursery Ever. The Staff Are Amazing Always Helpful Can’t Fault this Nursery in any waySophie(Mother of Child)

The setting itself is great. Great sized rooms, filled with lots of toys/activities for the childreKelly M(Mother of Child)

The staff are lovely with the children and take the time to keep parents updatedCaroline B(Mother of Child)

Best Nursery Ever. The Staff Are Amazing Always Helpful Can’t Fault this Nursery in any waySophie(Mother of Child)

The setting itself is great. Great sized rooms, filled with lots of toys/activities for the childreKelly M(Mother of Child)

The staff are lovely with the children and take the time to keep parents updatedCaroline B(Mother of Child)

Boat House Day Nursery has been purpose-built to offer a bright and stimulating environment in which children can develop towards the challenges of full-time education.
The facility includes a purpose-designed soft play area, an indoor adventure play area and a sensory theatre, while biometric and CCTV security offers parents additional peace of mind.
Boat House Day Nursery offers excellent facilities. Each room creates an environment that has been designed with a focus...
Boat House Day Nursery has been purpose-built to offer a bright and stimulating environment in which children can develop towards the challenges of full-time education.
The facility includes a purpose-designed soft play area, an indoor adventure play area and a sensory theatre, while biometric and CCTV security offers parents additional peace of mind.
Boat House Day Nursery offers excellent facilities. Each room creates an environment that has been designed with a focus on the unique needs of children.
Outdoor play is an important part of the nursery's approach and extra-curricular activities include Spanish lessons, music, dance and movement.
There are a number of additional features that enhance their nursery facilities including a Sensory Theatre and a large indoor adventure play area, designed especially for their older children and not forgetting their babies and toddlers, they have a purpose designed soft play area.
To complement their facilities they also have an imaginative toy town, where their children's imagination has no boundaries, an area for parents to relax and have refreshments while visiting, and ample parking and drop-off zones.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Kids Zone Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Rawson (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 25
Total Places for Children
- 150
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- Car Park available
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£296/ month
We have multiple funding packages available to choose from. Stretched and term-time funded packages also available.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£105
3 days per week
£296
5 days per week
£835
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 5:30pm (9.5 hours)
- 22.8 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch and Snacks
- You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
Price without government funding: £851 / month (£65 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £555/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 50 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 9.5 funded hours per day, stretched across 50 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.8 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
Contact Boat House Day Nursery to get a personalised quote:
Boat House Day Nursery Reviews (56)
Boat House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.359) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Boat House Day Nursery has 56 reviews.
Since my little one started Boat House I have been so happy with the care he has been given. Starting nursery was a big milestone and one that I was very nervous for but all the staff keep you updated and the care that is given is so appreciated. The staff have so much compassion and kindness when...
The staff listen to you when you want to you as a parent and don't dismiss your feelings on the care for your little one. Nothing is ever too much trouble.
There is no other childcare setting I would use. You're all more than we could have ever wished for! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that your little one has settled so well at Boat House and that you've felt supported throughout such an important milestone. Thank you again for your trust and for choosing Boat House Day Nursery. We're so pleased to have you and your little one as part of our nursery Family!
Very clean
Caring to children
My daughter was so happy with her nursery.
She liked play there
She learned drawing pictures
She learned how to write
Many thanks for all kindness and support.
Very clean
Caring to children
My daughter was so happy with her nursery.
She liked play there
She learned drawing pictures
She learned how to write
Many thanks for all kindness and support.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that your daughter was so happy at nursery and enjoyed her time playing, learning and developing new skills. It is wonderful to hear that you felt she was well cared for and supported by our team. Thank you again for your support and for choosing Boat House Day Nursery.
Both my children have been to Boat House and I'm very happy with the care they recieved. My son was there longest and his key work was absolutely amazing from him starting as a baby to leaving ready for school nursery. Management were prompt with any concerns and questions and staff were very...
Both my children have been to Boat House and I'm very happy with the care they recieved. My son was there longest and his key work was absolutely amazing from him starting as a baby to leaving ready for school nursery. Management were prompt with any concerns and questions and staff were very efficient when it came to discovering my child had an allergy. I recommend Boat House to everyone who asks about nursery's. Very accommodating when it came to funded hours and if I needed extra care out of this.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that both of your children have been happy at Boat House and that you've felt confident in the care they received. Thank you again for recommending Boat House Day Nursery, it's been a pleasure caring for your family.
My son has been attending this nursery since 2025 when he first started he would get really upset when I left but the staff went above and beyond to help settle his anxieties he has thrived so much he's a happy chatty little boy and gained so much confidence he's now moved up a room and he did it...
My son has been attending this nursery since 2025 when he first started he would get really upset when I left but the staff went above and beyond to help settle his anxieties he has thrived so much he's a happy chatty little boy and gained so much confidence he's now moved up a room and he did it confidently he loves the staff and his class friends he's always excited to tell me how his day has been all the staff are amazing go above and beyond for the children I highly recommend this nursery you are definitely leaving your children in safe happy clean environment if they had a follow on primary school he'd definitely be attending
Thank you for your lovely review, it is so lovely to see how much your little boy has grown since he started and how much he loves coming to nursery!
Myself & Wife can't fault this nursery. Our boy has been going now for coming up to a year. We were very nervous about leaving him at first but that soon went away when we walked through the doors and seen first hand how amazing all the girls are with him. He's come on massively with the babies and...
Myself & Wife can't fault this nursery. Our boy has been going now for coming up to a year. We were very nervous about leaving him at first but that soon went away when we walked through the doors and seen first hand how amazing all the girls are with him. He's come on massively with the babies and waddlers. All the staff go above and beyond for all the children and are all super lovely! Going to nursery is our boys favourite thing to do, to the point he cry's when he has to come home because he doesn't want to leave. We're so glad we picked the Boat house and already know when we have our second child where we will be sending them. Thank you so so much!xx
Thank you for your lovely review, it is so lovely to see how much your little boy has grown since he started and how much he loves nursery
I currently have 2 children attending the Boat House Day Nursery, my son started nursery when he was 5 months old and my little girl also has attended since 6 months old. Both my children's confidence has grown significantly over the last year and their progress with their development has been...
I currently have 2 children attending the Boat House Day Nursery, my son started nursery when he was 5 months old and my little girl also has attended since 6 months old. Both my children's confidence has grown significantly over the last year and their progress with their development has been amazing! The staff have been so supportive from greeting my children in the morning, supporting with separation and always ensuring their needs are put first. The staff work alongside parents very well, we have been to many workshops where we have been able to spend time with our children in the nursery completing activities and chatting with the staff. Both my little boy and girl had dietary needs which the nursery have accommodated excellently and all the staff have been amazing ensuring our children's dietary needs are met and they have been provided with alternatives.
Thank you for your lovely review and we are pleased how happy you are with our parent partnership. We will continue to promote our parent partnership
Both of my sons have attended this nursery my youngest started November 2024. We've recently increased his days as we as parents think it's doing him the world of good being in the right environment looked after by the amazing staff members. The app they use give us constant updates on day to day...
Both of my sons have attended this nursery my youngest started November 2024. We've recently increased his days as we as parents think it's doing him the world of good being in the right environment looked after by the amazing staff members. The app they use give us constant updates on day to day activities.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are really pleased your son enjoys coming to nursery and has settled well
My little boy loves Boat House Day Nursery, his speech and development has come along massively since starting. He's more sociable and really enjoys his time there. The nursery nurses are amazing too, they all greet him by name when we arrive, which I think it's really nice as it's such a personal...
My little boy loves Boat House Day Nursery, his speech and development has come along massively since starting. He's more sociable and really enjoys his time there. The nursery nurses are amazing too, they all greet him by name when we arrive, which I think it's really nice as it's such a personal touch. I'd recommend Boat House to anybody.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are happy to hear your child enjoys coming to nursery and is making some fantastic progress within his development.
The nursery is amazing and so are all the staff. My child has come on so much in the last 12 months and that is because of the amazing staff. They give every child a warm welcome in the morning and has a really positive start to everyday with the goodbye just as good.
The nursery is amazing and so are all the staff. My child has come on so much in the last 12 months and that is because of the amazing staff. They give every child a warm welcome in the morning and has a really positive start to everyday with the goodbye just as good.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy to hear how well your child is doing and the progress they have made over the last 12 months. We will continue to provide the care and support for your children and make their nursery days full of fun and enjoyment.
My daughter has recently joined this nursery and she has settled in so quickly. My mind has been put at ease as she is only six months. They have helped to start weaning her and she comes out so happy. The girls are happy to answer any questions I have, they give me a detailed overview of her day...
My daughter has recently joined this nursery and she has settled in so quickly. My mind has been put at ease as she is only six months. They have helped to start weaning her and she comes out so happy. The girls are happy to answer any questions I have, they give me a detailed overview of her day and are all lovely and welcoming.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad to hear your daughter has settled well and is enjoying nursery.
What a great nursery and the staff are amazing! My son was very wary, at first, when he started as he's only used to me but the staff have made him feel so happy and loved. Thank you and keep up the great work.
What a great nursery and the staff are amazing! My son was very wary, at first, when he started as he's only used to me but the staff have made him feel so happy and loved. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thank you for your lovely review, it's great to hear that your son has now settled at nursery and enjoys his time at nursery.
Very proactive team, considering the busy environment. Always wanting to develop children's skills and build really good individual bonds with the children. Very clear to see the enjoyment they have for their jobs.
Very proactive team, considering the busy environment. Always wanting to develop children's skills and build really good individual bonds with the children. Very clear to see the enjoyment they have for their jobs.
Thank you for your lovely review, the staff enjoy providing activities that are fun and exciting and that help to promote the children's development.
Fantastic nursery that has helped progress our children on in so many areas and develop their characters. Staff in the rooms and in the office and management have great proactive communication. Most importantly, the children love their time there and I feel reassured that they are being well looked...
Fantastic nursery that has helped progress our children on in so many areas and develop their characters. Staff in the rooms and in the office and management have great proactive communication. Most importantly, the children love their time there and I feel reassured that they are being well looked after and engaged while having fun. Would highly recommend Boat House Day Nursery to any parent as a great starting point for their child's foundation blocks into learning and character building.
Thank you for your lovely review, we will continue to provide the care and support for your children and make their nursery days full of fun and enjoyment.
My child's confidence has grown a lot over the last month and his social skills have been improving in terms of less parallel playing but instead playing with another child. He enjoys the soft play and tells me all about it when he comes home, he loves the girls that run the room and feels...
I would however like to have more of an update overall on the app but overall, it's a great nursery.
Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate your feedback.
Amazing nursery, my son is non-verbal and has additional struggles. Staff here are so lovely and welcoming. My child confidently walks to his room and walks away from me to play. He is so settled and has been since his first week in nursery. He adjusted so well from being home with me full-time to...
Amazing nursery, my son is non-verbal and has additional struggles. Staff here are so lovely and welcoming. My child confidently walks to his room and walks away from me to play. He is so settled and has been since his first week in nursery. He adjusted so well from being home with me full-time to nursery full-time all because of the amazing, loving and caring staff.
Thank you for your lovely review, we will continue to give our full support to your son throughout his journey here at Boat House.
The Boat House Day Nursery was an amazing experience for my daughter. She had attended the nursery for two and a half years, give or take. The progress she made in that time was incredible. All the staff and key workers that had worked with her were impeccable, very attentive and cared so much for...
The Boat House Day Nursery was an amazing experience for my daughter. She had attended the nursery for two and a half years, give or take. The progress she made in that time was incredible. All the staff and key workers that had worked with her were impeccable, very attentive and cared so much for her. We couldn't fault one member of staff, from the girls in management to the girls in the rooms. The Boat House will be massively missed by her and we look forward to being back there soon with our youngest daughter. Would definitely recommend!
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure watching your child grow during her time with us. We look forward to welcoming your youngest child with us.
My son has been going here for two years and is now entering the last month or so before school in September. I'll always remember having two nursery applications in front of me and my eyes were glued and all for Boat House Day Nursery. All I've got to say is absolutely fantastic. I will always...
My son has been going here for two years and is now entering the last month or so before school in September. I'll always remember having two nursery applications in front of me and my eyes were glued and all for Boat House Day Nursery. All I've got to say is absolutely fantastic. I will always remember we always used to have trouble to start with getting our son to settle into nursery however the Boat House facilitated my son's needs and helped him settle and since then he looks forward to going. He has his good and bad days however the nursery is very caring and looks after his needs perfectly and always looks forward to a cuddle from his key worker who has been with him since day one in toddlers up to preschool 2. The nursery has also helped with regular meetings and got an EHCP (education, health and care plan) in place ready for my son's big step which I can't thank everyone involved enough for getting my son what he needs to help him through the next step of his journey. Honestly, if we could keep him here we would. Highly recommended.
Thank you for these lovely words, it has been a pleasure supporting your son through his early years journey. We would like to wish him well in his next chapter moving on to reception.
I couldn't wish for a better nursery for my child, he loves going and I feel so comfortable leaving him in the care of the lovely staff there. The set-up for me of being able to have flexible days for childcare has been a lifesaver, without the flexible days I wouldn't have been able to afford to...
My child has developed really well since going to the Boat House Day Nursery, he's learning lots and does a wide range of activities to support his learning and development. The nursery staff identify where he is doing well but also areas for improvement so I can work on this at home with him.
I can't thank the nursery enough for everything they do!
Thank you for your lovely review, we will continue to provide the care and support for your child and make his nursery days full of fun and enjoyment
My son started at The Boat House over 2 years ago and I cannot fault my experience with them. They always go above and beyond to help my son who has additional needs, very accommodating, informative, understanding, and supportive. My son has progressed amazingly due to the staff's help and support...
My son started at The Boat House over 2 years ago and I cannot fault my experience with them. They always go above and beyond to help my son who has additional needs, very accommodating, informative, understanding, and supportive. My son has progressed amazingly due to the staff's help and support and he has gained so much confidence within the staff and also within himself. The guidance and help I have also received from staff for extra support for my son has been great and I cannot thank them enough.
Thank you for this lovely review, we will continue to support your son's needs and support him in his transition to school over the coming year.
I look after two foster children and both have attended this nursery - both received so much love and care from the staff. Staff helped with gaining an ECHP for one child and since attending here he has grown so much across all areas of development and has turned into a happy, funny little boy who...
Choosing this nursery was definitely one of the best decisions we have made. We feel confident that they have been given the best possible start to their new life and that the education and love they received at The Boat House will assist them in their future.
The staff are so kind and caring, they couldn’t do more to help. Both children have displayed different SEN needs and the nursery have a great understanding and approaching this.
I cannot thank them enough for what they have done for both children and will be sad when the youngest moves on.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to look after your children, and to have watched them learn and support them in getting ready for school.
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- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Kids Zone Nurseries
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Kids Zone Nurseries
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Kids Zone Nurseries
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Hi, my name is Claire and I am the Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boat House Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Boat House Day Nursery accepts?
Boat House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Boat House Day Nursery Open?
Boat 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 Boat House Day Nursery have capacity for?
Boat House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 150 Children.
How far is Boat House Day Nursery to the centre of Dukinfield?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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