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Boat House Day Nursery

Town Lane, Dukinfield SK16 4BX
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Best Nursery Ever. The Staff Are Amazing Always Helpful Can’t Fault this Nursery in any waySophie(Mother of Child)
Boat House Day Nursery, Dukinfield
The setting itself is great. Great sized rooms, filled with lots of toys/activities for the childreKelly M(Mother of Child)
Boat House Day Nursery, Dukinfield
The staff are lovely with the children and take the time to keep parents updatedCaroline B(Mother of Child)
Boat House Day Nursery, Dukinfield

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...  

Funding & Fees

Basic day (09:00-16:00): £55.50 per day
Extended day (08:00-17:30): £305 per week, £64.00 per day
Early bird (07:30-08:00): £4.00 per day
Night Owl (17:30-18:00): £4.00 per day

£40.00 per session (Minimum of 2 sessions) 08:00-12:30 (lunch included) 13:00-17:30 (tea included)

FREE Nursery Education Grant places.
FREE funded 2, 3 and 4 year old places.

30 HOUR funded places available for working parents of 9 months to 4 years (subject to eligibility).

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

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

No

Consumables provided

No

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

  • Car Park available

Boat House Day Nursery Reviews (53)

9.4

Boat House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.375) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Boat House Day Nursery has 53 reviews.

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Review from Jade F (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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This nursery has helped my son since he started last year, they have picked up on his problems and we have together got things in place to help him. I couldn’t have asked for a better set of staff to look after both of my children. They are always there for the children and parents and actually listen to you. The children are well taken care of and everyone goes that extra mile.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to look after your children, to watch them learn and support them in getting ready for school.

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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery!
My child has learnt so much only being there 3 months. She was very shy at first but the staff was so helpful with settling her.
Staff are amazing and all-around great carers.

The nursery is clean.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to look after your children, to watch them learn and support them in getting ready for school.

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Review from M A (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is superb for it's prompt, adequate and detailed information about the day-to-day activities.

The environment is conducive to children's upbringing, learning and development with a welcoming staff.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your review we feel it's important to keep our parents and carers up to date with their child's day-to-day activities.

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Review from Kerrie F (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has settled well in nursery, and she enjoys seeing the staff. She's progressed and learned so much already in the two months she has been there. The app is a bonus, so we can see what she does daily.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It's a pleasure looking after your child.

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Review from G W (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our son currently attends Boat House Day Nursery three days a week and is in the Babies and Waddlers class. He absolutely loves attending nursery, and it is amazing to see how much he has developed since being there; it’s wonderful to see his speech coming on. The care and attention he receives from each staff member is amazing, especially his key worker. Thank you, Boat House, for the care you give and for everything you do!

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It's a pleasure looking after your child.

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Review from Chelsea C (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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Boat House Nursery has helped both my son and my daughter! My son isn’t there anymore as he left in July for reception but my daughter is still there.
My daughter absolutely loves nursery and gets really excited to go.

The staff are amazing at what they do and give a great helping hand when needed. They’ve helped me and my family a lot and I am grateful for everything they’ve done for my children.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for the lovely review, we are always happy to help and support our families.

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Review from Jodie O (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended this nursery from Babies and Waddlers right through to preschool 2. Every single member of staff has always been brilliant and is so helpful. They have taught my son so much throughout his time there and I am so glad I sent my son to this nursery as they were so so supportive and brilliant. We will miss them all so much.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we would like to wish your son good luck moving on to reception.

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son had an amazing experience at the Boathouse Day nursery in the 15 months he attended. He wasn't able to talk when he first started in April 2022, just before his little sister was born and with our support and the support of all the nursery staff (especially his key worker), he has left the nursery talking properly and is ready to start school in September.
We cannot recommend this nursery enough; I don't believe my son would have been ready for school without their help, and we will always be grateful for that.

The staff are brilliant, the food is excellent quality (was always eaten!), and the facilities are great for all the children.

Thank you Boat House Day Nursery for the brilliant experience, I can't wait for my daughter to attend when she's old enough!

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review; we would like to wish your son good luck in his next chapter moving on to school.

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Review from Leonie S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The nursery is excellent and has been a huge support when managing referrals and extra support for my little boy who has additional needs. Since starting at Boat House his social skills have advanced massively and he has now begun to say some words. I believe a massive reason for this is the one-to-one attention and sessions he has with the staff at Boat House. My younger daughter has also been attending Boat House since she was 5 months old and has really settled in developing good independence and confidence from the routine.

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Review from Yesh N (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Have a very good experience with Boat House Nursery. My kid enjoys playing there and the staff are very helpful and support him a lot. It has very good facilities including a soft playroom and activities organised by them are fantastic. My kid seems to develop a lot after starting in the nursery and we are very thankful.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been attending Boat House Nursery for just under two years. He always enjoys himself when he goes, he has friends he always talks about and the staff are amazing with him I always feel happy when dropping him off as I know he is well looked after and it's a safe environment.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for the lovely review. It is a pleasure looking after your little boy and watching him grow and learn.

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Review from Muna A (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son loves the nursery so much. The staff are amazing, but only one comment, we need to see more pictures, but other than that, absolutely love it. Thank you all for your hard work and I feel that my son, he's in safe hands.

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy loves it at Boat House. He runs into nursery ready for a cuddle with his key worker and he enjoys every minute of his day there. His development is coming on so well since starting and I’m so glad he goes there. The staff are always lovely with me and his other caregivers and open and honest with any issues that comes to light. I would highly recommend the Boat House to family and friends and look forward to him continuing his journey here.

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Review from Caroline B (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been going to the Boat House from being 11 months old and is now aged 3 years old. Attending nursery has definitely helped his development and interactions with other children. The staff are lovely with the children and take the time to keep parents updated. Whenever I collect our son from nursery he and all the other children are always happily playing. I would definitely recommend.

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Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure looking after your son and watching him learn and develop through his early years.

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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been here since the baby room and is now in toddlers. She absolutely loves going to nursery and since being here her speech and development has come on so much. All the staff are friendly and brilliant at what they do. Best nursery around!

Thanks guys at Boat House Day Nursery.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it's a pleasure looking after your little girl and supporting her through her early years.

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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The Boat House is a lovely nursery with friendly, helpful staff who are fantastic with the kids and really bring on their development and pre-school education in a low key, warm and supportive environment. I can’t recommend them highly enough, my son loved it here.

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Review from Kirsty G (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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Love the Boat House I don't have a bad word to say about it I and my son have loved it here. We will both be sad as he's leaving next week to start school! staff have all been brilliant too! also lovely and clean.

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Review from Sophie (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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Best Nursery Ever. The Staff Are Amazing Always Helpful Can’t Fault this Nursery in any way. Everything about it is excellent and will always recommend to other parents. My son has enjoyed his time here and will miss all the staff very much.

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Review from Liana M (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at Boat House Day Nursery since she was 2, she’s now 3. She has come so far with her speech also singing nursery rhymes. She loves coming to nursery, she’s always happy when she comes out too! She tells me what she’s done on that day I definitely recommend this nursery to any parents 100%.

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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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My little boy previously attended this nursery and I was really happy with the care he received and so have recently enrolled my baby girl. It’s a fantastic nursery all the staff are friendly, welcoming and make you feel at ease.

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  • Recipient: Kids Zone NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: Kids Zone NurseriesDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
  • Recipient: Kids Zone NurseriesDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024

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Claire Rawson Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2015
Claire Rawson

Hi, my name is Claire and I am the Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery.

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