The Abbey Nursery School

Forest Street, Weaverham, Northwich CW8 3EY
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The Abbey Nursery School is an early years provider based in Northwich, Cheshire.

The nursery is comprised of a baby room, toddler room and early learner room and is run by a highly qualified team dedicated to child-led learning.

There is a spacious outdoor area, containing a sand pit, plenty of outdoor toys and covered story area.
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Funding & Fees

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

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Bethan Kennish (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 70

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 Abbey Nursery School Reviews (73)

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The Abbey Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Abbey Nursery School has 73 reviews.

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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one, I have felt that my child's care has always been their number one priority. When I was feeling extremely anxious, the manager put my mind at ease straight away. All of the staff are so lovely and show a genuine interest in and care towards my child. My daughter is such a little character
now and is able to express herself freely at nursery because she feels safe and supported, which is a real credit to the team.
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Review from Rose H (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a little boy who started like 2 years ago and the staff are so friendly and he absolutely loves it , he started in toddler room , staff were amazing and he loved it then he moved to early learners where the staff are always friendly and kind and he was excited for going and the place is clean
and tidy and overall a amazing environment all the children are treated the same and it makes me happy that my son has the chance to experience the nursery and he has recently moved to reception room and it's tidy and amazing , this nursery is my most recommended for your children xx, my son has learnt so much he is 3 years old and he absolutely loves going nursery and the staff always welcome him and it makes me so happy he goes there . Highly recommend .
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended the nursery, with my younger one still there. They both love going and it makes it so much easier for me as a working mum to be able to be confident and trust the place that my child goes too. They're friendly, trustworthy and the children love the staff in the their
room! I always recommend The Abbey.
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Review from M G (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb Nursery, both my girls absolutely love it there! Staff are always friendly and develop great bonds with the children, would highly recommend, my eldest has great memories about her time at the nursery.
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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have attended the Abbey Nursery, Weaverham and we have been so pleased with the care they have received. The staff are caring and interested and there is a great range of activities which change regularly. The rooms at the nursery are large, bright and clean with a great selection
of toys and work stations and the outside area is great for getting rid of some energy!
The nursery is really flexible so if you are shift workers like us you can agree a bespoke plan to suit your needs and they also offer an early drop-off/late-finish if required.
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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children attend The Abbey nursery and I wouldn't trust anyone else with their care. The staff are all amazing and so attentive to all the children's needs and wants. My daughter has grown so much in confidence since starting this nursery and it's lovely to see them both enjoying their time there.
They get lovely cooked meals and regular nappy changes. The activities are great and when it was their big sisters birthday the staff made sure that they made a card for her! They get cuddles when they're upset and I go to work with the peace of mind that they're both happy and well looked after. It's not easy picking a childcare provider and trusting people with your children but I can honestly say I've not worried once with The Abbey. When they first started they called me with updates on how they were doing and send regular updates and photos on the app. They genuinely care for all the children and have a such a great relationship with them all.
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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous nursery! My little girl loves it, she's only 1 and goes in happily! The staff are amazing with her. You can really tell how much they care for the children. The nursery cook always makes healthy yummy food for my daughter which is amazing because she's now always happy to try new foods. Overall
they are a fantastic nursery!
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby is thriving at the Abbey nursery. Having started there at 10 months old he has since moved to the toddler room and enjoys going so much. Sending your babies to nursery after them only spending time with parents is daunting to say the least but knowing he is happy there and enjoying his time
is such a peace of mind for me making my transition back to work so much easier
When we go to pick our baby up from nursery he says hi and then walks off to continue playing. It just shows how much he loves and enjoys his time at the abbey.
The staff are so helpful too and nothing is an issue. Helping an extremely anxious first time mum with her worries and keeping me up to date if ever I asked. Thank you!
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Review from Alisha G (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started The Abbey nursery in May when he was around 9 months. I was returning to work, and I felt so emotional about this next chapter for the both of us. The team at The Abbey made this transition so much easier for us as a family, offering full reassurance that he was in safe hands.
The settling in sessions were well structured, providing clear information about the nursery and the staff were really keen to understand my sons routine to ensure they followed this as much as they could in the setting. The relationships they have built with my son are fantastic. They know his little ways, and always keep me up to date about his day and also his development. He's come on so much since starting, and I can't wait for him to continue his journey at The Abbey. The staff go above and beyond, and I couldn't be more thankful.
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Review from Daniel P (Father of Child) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son Lincoln loves going to nursery, he's always happy and clean when I come to pick him up and the staff are always attentive glad to see him. We're given good feedback on his activities during the day and any progress he's making developmentally. The food is good and made specially on site and Link
eats all of it every time. I'm very happy leaving g him in the care of the Abbey.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery for nearly a year now and I couldn't be happier with the care he receives. In these past few months, I've noticed such a big difference in his development - he's grown in confidence and is thriving every day.
The staff are absolutely fantastic - friendly, welcoming,
and always there with a smile. They've built such a lovely relationship with him, which puts my mind at ease, especially on days when he might be upset at drop-off. The atmosphere is always happy and positive, and the environment feels so safe and nurturing.
I'm so grateful for the support and care they provide - it really makes all the difference knowing he's in such a wonderful place.
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Review from Kate D (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest daughter went to The Abbey & now my youngest does.
The staff are great & care so much for all the children. Each day is filled with different activities to encourage the children to learn & grow.
Both girls have developed greatly during their time there.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough about this nursery! They have been absolutely brilliant with my child, always attentive to her needs. Whether it's providing a comforting hug, encouraging her to build confidence, or offering assistance with potty training, the staff goes above and beyond in their care.


The caregivers are not just lovely and friendly, but they also maintain excellent communication with us as parents, keeping us informed about our child's progress and milestones. It's evident that they genuinely care about the children and their development.


I would highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive nursery. Our experience has been nothing short of wonderful.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery! My little boy started in December and he settled in right from the start. He is making a lovely bond with the ladies in there and I can always tell when I pick him up that he's really enjoyed his day! He eats well, as they always say he has eaten everything offered to him! I can't wait
to continue to see his progress here. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the abbey to anyone! I love the fact they have an app so you are able to communicate through there if need be, and although it's not often I really enjoy getting photos through the day off what my little boy has been up to as that puts your mind at ease! A big thankyou from me!
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Review from Carla E (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child absolutely loves attending the abbey nursery. We spend many evenings going through what activities have taken place in attendance. The staff are absolutely wonderful. They have worked with my child to grow their confidence, working on behaviours, language and motor skills and i have been very
proud in seeing how far my child has progressed. I am kept very well informed of any issues that arise as soon as they happen, such as minor accidents and illness - always a phone call as soon as possible. The children are always put first, there is a focus on hygiene and security is paramount. I particularly enjoy the end of day notes and conversations during pickup that run through the important events of my child's day such as foods eaten and amounts, timed naps and wet/dry nappy count. Each classroom is designed well for their particular aged children. Nursery fees can be expensive but the Abbey do what they can to keep costs down.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So supportive of our needs for our daughter. The milestones she achieves whilst in nursery make us glad she goes here. They help her with cognitive and speech development and all the while update us daily and provide us with pics and statergies they use on the app. Overall best choice made and so pleased
with the care and support given
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been happy since starting here. He's come on well in his speech and seems very happy with everyone there. Food is made fresh daily and has a variety of vegetables. He never comes home hungry as they have afternoon tea / snack around 3pm.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have loved being at this nursery. My youngest is in Reception at the nursery and I cannot fault it. The staff are wonderful, especially two staff members in particular. They are wonderful with the children. My little boy loves them.
The manager is also great, flexible and accommodating
when I need to make changes to our usual hours.
The nursery is clean, bright and full of smiling welcoming faces.


The only slightly negative thing I will say is that neither of my children have ever been taken out of nursery for any trips, despite me having signed forms to approve of this.


However, this is only a tiny niggle and overall I would give The Abbey 5 stars, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any other parents looking for somewhere to send their children.

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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has started at the abbey this month and we are so happy with the progress he has made already. The staff are amazing especially in the reception room. My little boy loves going to nursery now and loves going to see his teachers. Thank you so much to the abbey!
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend this nursery enough. The environment is lovely, the staff are brilliant at what they do and my daughter has come on leaps and bounds in the past 18 months she has been at the nursery. She is always happy to go in a morning and can't wait to see her friends and even the staff!
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be sad when her journey ends here.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for The Abbey 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.958 for The Abbey Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (323 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.958
  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 Abbey Nursery School is based on 28 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 28 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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Bethan

Bethan Kennish

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008

have been part of the Evolution Childcare team for nearly 22 years, bringing a wealth of experience, stability, and continuity to The Abbey. Over the course of my career, I have completed extensive internal training and developed a strong knowledge of early years practice, policies, and day-to-day operations.


I hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, as well as a Level 3 Team Leader and Management qualification. Alongside these, I have gained a wide range of certificates, including safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene, food allergy awareness, behaviour, and Prevent. These have supported both my professional development and my commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and safety.


For the past eight years, I have had the privilege of serving as Nursery Manager. In this role, I provide supportive leadership to the team, foster positive and trusting relationships with families, and ensure that our environment remains safe, nurturing, and of consistently high quality. I take great pride in the work we do and in the positive impact we have on the children and families within our community.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Abbey Nursery School

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

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

What Days & Hours is The Abbey Nursery School Open?

The Abbey 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 Abbey Nursery School have capacity for?

The Abbey Nursery School has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is The Abbey Nursery School to the centre of Northwich?

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

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