The Abbey Nursery School

Forest Street, Weaverham, Northwich CW8 3EY
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  • The Abbey Nursery School, Northwich
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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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Bethan Thorpe (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

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

The Abbey Nursery School Reviews (67)

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The Abbey Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.963) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Abbey Nursery School has 67 reviews.

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started the nursery in September, he took a little while to settle into the nursery and routine as only did one day a week so took some getting used to, but the staff were amazing and really patient with him during the settle-in and first few weeks/ month. The care they give him is brilliant
and you can tell they do care about each and every child they have in their care. They take photos which get uploaded to an app so we can see what they have been doing and lovely to see how happy they are when in nursery.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boys have been attending The Abbey since I went back to work when they were 12 months old. They are now in the early learners room and the leaps and bounds they have come on over the past 2 years is incredible. Staff have been supportive and like a home away from home at every stage, especially as
they were slightly delayed with their movement and speech. They always had plenty of support and positive reinforcement and are now not chatting or running around! The staff are always happy to support me and truly care about the boys which shows how happy they are every evening when I collect them. Thanks to everyone for making the working parent juggle as easy as it can be!
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Review from Kelly W (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, everyone has helped my son to settle in and enjoy his days in the nursery. I was nervous about putting my son into nursery at 1 year old but the staff just put me at ease immediately. They genuinely care for children like their own. Regular updates and photos during the day are a great
way of still feeling connected. Variety of food, activities and special event days.
Good facilities, clean and well kept.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended The Abbey Nursery School since she was 10 months old and we love it. The staff are amazing, the rooms are lovely and the support and care the children receive is second to none. Couldn’t recommend enough.
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Review from Emily F (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two daughters attend Thr Abbey in different rooms and both love going (which is a huge change to their previous nursery when drop off was heartbreaking). All the staff are caring and kind and genuinely do their very best - supporting our girls in their learning. I'd highly recommend it!
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is in the early learners room and he loves it. He’s only been there since September but has settled in really well. The team are friendly, keep me updated and provide feedback/observations on a regular basis. Two members of staff in particular are fabulous, I can’t rate them highly enough.
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outside space is small but good and there are plenty of different activities for the children to do.
The nursery has lots going on and events for the children to participate in, for example a charity day, zebra day, Father Christmas visits.
The menu is varied and I’m always amazed my son has eaten the fruit when he won’t eat it at home!
I would recommend this nursery.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They are all so lovely the staff are, they all really care about the babies that go to the nursery. Always give a good handover of what’s gone on and capture the special moments to share with us! Nothing is ever too much.
It’s so nice to be able to go to work and know my son is in a place he feels
cared about with lots of nurture.
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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 9 months old. She loves it, she has come on so much since attending there. The staff are all so friendly, always keep you informed of what the children have been doing on that day, they have a great variety of food and snacks available, it is
always clean and tidy.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending nursery since March 2023, and he absolutely loves it here. He settled in straight away and has come on so much with his speech and interaction with others. The nursery is great at letting me know how he’s been throughout the day and how he’s getting on with regular observations.
They’re always happy to help and answer any questions and are very understanding. I’m so glad I chose this nursery for my little boy and it made me feel just that bit better about having to put him into nursery knowing he enjoys it there.
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Review from Jessica L (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending since she was seven months, she has come such a long way since then and she has such a good time in the nursery. The staff are amazing with her and have got such a strong bond. Every time I enter the nursery there's a lovely smell and amazing staff greeting you.
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Review from John T (Father of Child) published on 15 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If you are reading this then you are probably looking for a nursery. My advice would be to go and see The Abbey Nursery School. Have a look around and I mean look. Their walls are full of information for parents as well as being child-based displays. Their management team are great, I say this because
I get the feeling that the staff all communicate well together, creating a good, positive buzz which is fantastic for the kids. My kid asks to go on the weekend he loves it that much. Their food is very varied and I'm amazed by how much my kid tries there. So many tastes and textures. I have found that the communication with the app is brilliant. I get updates on what's happening when, such as walk to nursery week, which day show and tell is happening along with PE days and Yoga days etc. My fridge is full of artwork and activities done at The Abbey. My kid was at another nursery originally and I didn't realise how lacking in effort and care it was until I moved them to The Abbey. Go see it.
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Review from Helen P (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends this nursery and has been going for 6 months, he has come on leaps and bounds with his learning and development and that is down to the staff that look after him and the facilities that the nursery has to offer. My son is really happy when I drop him off and pick him up and if he is unsettled,
the staff members will send pictures, once he is settled, via the app so I know that he is okay, which puts my mind at rest. I get monthly observations and updates too. If he is unwell or has had a bump, the nursery will call me to let me know, communication is brilliant. The manager is really supportive of my son's individual needs and is really easy to chat to. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from Stephanie P (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting the nursery in January my little girl has flourished and is coming on so much. This is due to the amazing activities that they have set out daily and the love that the practitioners show the children. They treat them as if they are their own children.
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Review from Jane T (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ladies are very caring and supportive, during a stressful and difficult time last month I needed to change a couple of pick-ups for my son, and the staff were accommodating and kind. Thanks all for the fun and learning my boy has.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending the nursery since he was 9 months old and is turning 3 next month. We joined right in the middle of the pandemic, and the staff coped with the restrictions so well and still managed to reassure us that all would be ok. He has thrived through attending the nursery, and all
of the staff make him feel loved and happy. The management is seamless and flexible, so as a self-employed mum, this is just so valuable. They send lovely updates via an app and share all the activities with us when we pick him up. I would very much recommend The Abbey Nursery to anyone!
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Review from Phil G (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl absolutely loves it here. The staff are amazing and very welcoming! The manager and the rest of the team truly do a fantastic job. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering sending their child to The Abbey! Thank you, guys!
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at nursery later than planned due to the Covid pandemic and was very uncomfortable in new social situations; however, he quickly settled at nursery (much quicker than I thought he would!) and now can't run in quick enough. The staff at the nursery are all friendly and welcoming and can't
do enough for him. His development has come on so much in the 14 months that he has been there. They also make sure that they keep me involved and that I know what he has been doing and how he has been, which makes me feel that he is being looked after and reassures me that he is happy there.
They provide a great range of activities for all of the children and a clean, safe environment.
I'd have no hesitation in recommending The Abbey Nursery.
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Review from Adam E (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend this nursery enough. The staff are fantastic, extremely friendly and very welcoming, not to mention being very dedicated to the children. Our child has developed so much whilst being at the Abbey. She loves going in and even if she has a morning where she's not happy the staff reassure
her within seconds. The nursery is always spotless and the three meals a day they get are better than what we have at home.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been going to The Abbey for the last 18 months. She previously spent a few months at a nursery in a different area but moved to The Abbey when our family relocated. I was nervous about moving her to a different nursery and wasn't sure how she would react but the settling-in process
was surprisingly easy, which I think was mainly because the staff were so friendly and welcoming. She absolutely loves her time at The Abbey and as a parent, I am happy to know that she is in such a lovely environment. The staff are very caring and have been great in helping us to guide her through some big life moments such as learning to walk, the arrival of a new sibling and potty training. Her little brother will be starting at The Abbey in a few months and I am comforted to know that he will be in safe hands.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend the nursery setting. My child has attended the nursery since he was 1.5 years old; he is now 3.5. In that time, he has really grown in confidence, and he absolutely loves attending, and the staff are attentive, caring and lots of fun. The activities are engaging for the children as
well as fun and safe. Yoga is a firm favourite, as well as PE and story time.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.963)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.963) 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.963 for The Abbey Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (336 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.963
  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 29 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 29 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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Meet the Team (1)

Bethan

Bethan T

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008

I have been working for Evolution childcare for 15 years starting as a part-time practitioner. I worked within the Baby and Toddler Room, to begin with, working closely alongside my room manager to gain the knowledge and skills needed whilst completing my level 3 in childcare.


After a few years of extending my knowledge and experience, I progressed my career and became promoted to room manager in the early learner room where I continued to develop my knowledge. I then moved back to toddlers and completed a team leadership course to help me to manage a larger team. Shortly after being moved back to toddler, I was offered the position of health and safety officer which again extended my knowledge in a different area but also helped me within my room, I completed many related courses such as health and safety in the workplace, food safety, first aid and also child protection.


To keep myself up to date with the latest guidelines I also completed prevention training and managed a team which helped me to be successful within my role and resulted in me becoming promoted to Assistant Deputy Manager at the end of 2015. This promotion gave me the opportunity to learn the business side of the company and how it runs from a manager's point of view and I have been able to further my knowledge and skills in order for me to pass them on to my team.


I am currently completing my level 3 in business management where I am learning about running a successful business and I’m looking forward to putting these skills into practice now that I have now been promoted to Nursery Manager.

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