Fernbees Day Nursery

20 Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4RQ
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  • Fernbees Day Nursery, Stockport
Nestled within the grounds of a care home, Fernbees Day Nursery is proud to be the first setting of its kind in the North, offering a truly pioneering approach to early years care through intergenerational activity. Their unique environment fosters meaningful connections between children and older adults, enriching lives and nurturing empathy, joy and belonging across generations.
Fernbees celebrates each child’s individuality. With a child-led and adult-guided approach Fernbees empowers children to explore, imagine, challenge themselves and grow with confidence. The team at Fernbees believes that learning is most powerful when children are encouraged to shape their own journey, supported by kind and skilled practitioners who inspire curiosity and resilience.
With core values rooted in empowerment, individuality, imagination, challenge, and kindness, Fernbees is more than a nursery—it’s a vibrant community where children's potential is nurtured every day.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Olea Care Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Momataz Ali (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day (7:00-17:00) or (8:00-18:00) - £75,
    Half Day (7:00 - 12:00) or (13:00-18:00) - £37.50.

  • Price per Session

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Fernbees is located on Torkington Road with convenient access for parents who are passing the setting on the commute to work. There is ample parking available on the grounds with a dedicated
    drop-off and pick-up zone. They are also directly accessible from Torkington Park and benefit from two overspill public car parks.

Fernbees Day Nursery Reviews (9)

9.8

Fernbees Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.758) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fernbees Day Nursery has 9 reviews.

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Review from Maggie T (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fernbees is a wonderful nursery. From the first time my daughter and I went to have a look, we were impressed by the professional standard we saw. We were attracted by the contact the children have with the Fernlea residents, and we haven't been disappointed. My grandson comes home telling us when
he has been to see the Grandbees and what they have been doing together. My grandson settled very quickly. The staff have always given a lovely welcome as we arrive. My grandson loves being outside, so it is great to see a lot of outside exploratory play going on, from water, to sand, to soil, to large play equipment. The staff have patiently taught him basic social skills, to share and sit still, and assisted in toilet training. His language has developed well, often coming home singing songs he has learnt. He comes home talking about themes they are covering and things he has learnt. The food nursery provide is healthy and of a good variety. We would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Fernbees Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are delighted that you are happy with the service at Fernbees! I will pass on your kind words to our team.
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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending this nursery for the past 18 months, and we couldn't be happier with the care and support she's received. From day one, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in each child's development. It's clear how knowledgeable they are, not just in early years
education, but also in how they create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can thrive.
The activities they plan are fantastic - varied, age-appropriate, and always engaging. Whether it's messy play, story time, outdoor adventures, or creative arts and crafts, our daughter comes home full of stories and excitement about what she's done that day. We've seen her grow in confidence, communication, and independence, and so much of that is thanks to the dedication of the team here.
We're so grateful to have found a setting like this, where our daughter is not only learning and developing beautifully but is genuinely happy every single day. We can't recommend it highly enough!
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Fernbees Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review! We are delighted that you are happy with the service at Fernbees - I will make sure your kind words are passed onto our team !
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Review from Sam B (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little one has had 2 years at this nursery. They're a small site, caring and supportive of sen children. Our little one has thrived in their care and come on a lot. Nursery has attended the meeting regularly and helped us get the right school place for our son.
We will miss them.
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Fernbees Day Nursery
We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us a kind review! I will ensure your kind words are passed onto our team!
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Review from Danielle P (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed with Fernbees since our daughter joined here. She is only 2 years old but speaks so highly of her day. She can tell us all the names of her friends and the nursery workers. She has a fantastic connection with everyone here and we feel she is so safe in their care.
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Fernbees Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review! We are delighted you and your daughter are happy at Fernbees! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to our team!
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Review from Karen B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has only been at Fernbees for a short while, and we all love the nursery, especially the staff! They have amazing, caring staff with a great outdoor area that our son absolutely loves! They have lots of fun activities regardless of the weather and that help support their learning and development.
They also have a fantastic selection of balanced meals and snacks spread throughout the day. Overall an outstanding place. We can't recommend a better place to send your child!!
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Fernbees Day Nursery
We cannot thank you enough for taking the time to leave a kind review! We are delighted you are happy at Fernbees! I will make sure to pass on your kind words to our team!
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Review from Rachael E (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fernbees is an excellent nursery. We knew from the moment we walked in and met the staff that this was the place we wanted to send our daughter. The staff are incredible and all obviously care so much about the children they work with, the environment they create and cleanliness of the nursery. The
intergenerational work is amazing too and really helps with the social and emotional development of the children. My daughter has a huge smile on her face whenever she arrives. I couldn't recommend Fernbees enough.
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Fernbees Day Nursery
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review! We are delighted that you are happy at Fernbees! I will ensure your kind words are passed onto our team!
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Review from Fiona T (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Fernbees for over 12 months. I can not recommend them enough! They are committed to each individual child and their families. They focus on all key aspects of development through play and routines. The team at Fernbees are great at their jobs, they create a friendly and open atmosphere
that the children thrive in. My son loves it!
Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Fernbees Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review! I will pass on your lovely words to all of our team!
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Review from J A (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The experience that my granddaughter has had at Fernbees is second to none. The variety of activities and experiences provided as well as intergenerational opportunities are above and beyond any other setting. The staff a friendly and engaging and demonstrate a wealth of knowledge. The management team
are approachable and will answer all questions promptly. I constantly recommend this beautiful nursery to friends and family. Thank you Fernbees.
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Fernbees Nursery a few weeks ago and I am over the moon.


The environment is amazing for his learning and development, he does a large variety of activities over the day including lots of outdoor time and use of the interactive station The staff are so lovely and I can already

see my little boy making lovely relationships with them all. The staff have all taken time to get to know him very well.


I can see already he is very happy and content. I look forward to what’s to come.

Reply from Louise Claffey, Marketing Manager at Fernbees Day Nursery
Thank you Katie for taking the time to leave us a lovely review! I will pass on your lovely words to all of our team!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.758)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.758) out of 10 for Fernbees Day 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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 Fernbees Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (91 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 95 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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fernbees Day Nursery is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 8 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 (12)

Momataz

Momataz

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2023

Momataz has many years of experience in childcare. Momataz holds an HND in Early childhood, a BTEC National Diploma, and a B.A.Hons in Early Childhood Studies.

Julie

Julie

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

Julie is our deputy manager and is qualified at Level 5.

Beth

Beth

Job Title: Senior Room Lead Joined: 2022

Beth has many years of experience as a childcare practitioner and is Level 3 qualified.

Alex

Alex

Job Title: Senior Room Lead Joined: 2022

Alex has many years of experience as a childcare practitioner and is qualified at Level 3.

Shaya

Shaya

Job Title: Practitioner Joined: 2022

Shaya is qualified at Level 3.

Hannah

Hannah

Job Title: Practitioner Joined: 2023

Hannah has many years of experience as a childcare practitioner and is qualified at Level 2 working towards her Level 3.

Isabell

Isabell

Job Title: Practitioner Joined: 2024

Isabell has many years of experience as a childcare practitioner and is qualified at Level 3.

Tahira

Tahira

Job Title: Practitioner Joined: 2024

Tahira has many years of experience as a childcare practitioner and is qualified at Level 2.

Steph

Steph

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2025

Steph has many years of experience as a childcare practitioner and is qualified at Level 2.

McKenzie

McKenzie

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2024

McKenzie is our apprentice and is working towards her qualification.

Abby

Abby

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2024

Abby is one of our apprentices and is working towards her qualification.

Mady

Mady

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2024

Mady is one of our apprentices and is working towards her qualification.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fernbees Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Fernbees Day Nursery accepts?

Fernbees Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Fernbees Day Nursery Open?

Fernbees Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Fernbees Day Nursery have capacity for?

Fernbees Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Fernbees Day Nursery to the centre of Stockport?

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

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