Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle

17-19 Mellor Road, Cheadle SK8 5AT
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9.9 33 Reviews
  • Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle, Cheadle
Fully refurbished and opened in February 2023, Early Learners Day Nursery provides all year round childcare and education in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. Conveniently located 5 minutes walk from the train station, the nursery offers extensive space, with beautiful, large, bright, and airy rooms for children aged 3 months-5 years.

A highly trained and qualified team support children's care and development, each child's learning is tailored to their individual needs, ensuring children are supported to build on their ever-growing skills.

A nutritious menu offers children a varied and flavoursome diet, packed with fresh ingredients and prepared daily by the nursery cook. The nursery also uses mealtimes to develop children's independence skills through self-service routines, with the over-two's also dining from china plates and bowls.

Engaging with community spaces and venturing out into the community is very important to the nursery, and the team use carefully planned sessions to enable the children to explore the local area, including trips to the local shops and green spaces, alongside weekly visits to the library.

Working in collaboration with families is a priority for the team, and families are welcomed into nursery - not only for drop off and collection, but also for social events too.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Claire Oxley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • £72 per day, reduced rates for a full time booking.
    AM session 7:30am - 12:30pm: £46.
    PM session 1pm - 6pm: £44.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15-18:30
    Tuesday 07:15-18:30
    Wednesday 07:15-18:30
    Thursday 07:15-18:30
    Friday 07:15-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas Eve (if it falls on a weekday)

Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle Reviews (33)

9.9

Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle has 33 reviews.

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started just after it opened and we have been so happy with everything. The staff are so kind and caring and really know our daughter, even though she is not there all week. She learns lots of skills there and gets to experience so much messy play and often goes on outings. The nursery itself
is very open and light but feels very safe and secure, there is a significant outdoor area as well. We are so glad we moved here from a previous nursery and our second daughter is already enrolled to start next year. I would highly recommend it.
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Your daughter is one of the most inquisitive, chatty children we have had the pleasure of meeting! She adores the nursery and the feeling is mutual, we can't…read more
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Review from V H (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with our experience of this nursery for our 2-year-old son. He runs in every morning happy and with a cuddle for the staff and we’ve actually had tears when trying to get him to leave on some days! Every day is different for him and love that they take them out on trips or little
walks around the area.
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you for your lovely review. Your son is an absolute delight, full of fun and excitement and he always enjoys his days with us.
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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Early Learners Day Nursery. From the moment we stepped through the door, it was evident that this is a place filled with love, care, and a genuine passion for nurturing young minds.
The staff are nothing short of exceptional. It's evident that each member
of the team truly cherishes the children in their care. We are always greeted with a smile. Our child is in the 2-3s room. We were delighted to see a wide range of age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and creativity. And each day there is something different. It’s also so clean and secure, we feel at ease knowing that he is in such a safe and loving space! The daily updates and photos we receive provide invaluable insights into his day which was key for us. We feel incredibly fortunate and wish we had moved him sooner! His development and experiences have been remarkable since joining and we wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent seeking the very best for their child.
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback. Your son has settled brilliantly and loves all of the experiences provided for him. We are all passionate about providing outstanding care and learning, so…read more
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my child here in September 2023 and honestly, I am so pleased with everything! My child seems to be developing more quickly in the setting than he has before, with his knowledge, language, and skills.
The staff are all so lovely and seem to be very capable at managing the emotions of 3 and
4-year-olds in a very appropriate and supportive way. My child is very happy here, and I am so glad I chose to move him to this preschool.
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you so much for your review. Your child is full of character and makes us laugh everyday. His transition has been fantastic and he is definitely a fully-fledged member of our preschool!
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Review from Chris R (Father of Child) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl loves going to Early Learners. The staff are always warm and friendly upon arrival and make a huge effort to get to know the family. They organise trips, create bespoke activities, and make every day fun. It’s an amazing place.
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your daughter is such a character and brings sunshine to our day. We love building relationships with our children and families and always want everyone to feel…read more
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Review from A K (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb day nursery. The staff go above and beyond for you and the children. By far the best nursery in the wider area. Food is top notch, activities are also up there, very interactive! All the staff love children and I cannot praise them enough! Handover is fun and easy. The whole team works so well
together. Just a complete dream of a day nursery! Do not hesitate to send your children here, they are in such safe hands.
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback. We adore caring for both your children, they are wonderful characters whose personalities just shine through. I also totally agree with your comments…read more
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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started the nursery in February 2023 and we could not be happier with how she settled and how much she is looking forward to go to nursery every morning. Staff and management are all very friendly and attentive. There is excellent communication with parents and updates on a daily basis.
We would absolutely recommend the nursery!
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery. Your daughter is a beautiful soul who grows in confidence every day. She is a joy to be around and we also love our daily chats with you guys…read more
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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy who is 3, started the day it opened and has loved every day since. The staff are amazing with so much dedication and care towards the children. They use the colour monster in the classroom, which supports the children with their emotional development.


They have themed weeks and make

it really fun and exciting so the children are more engaged with the learning. For example, they learnt about bees, so walked to the local supermarket and chose some honey and when they returned, they all tried it. My little boy comes home every day telling me what he has learnt. He even teaches me a thing or two!


The nursery itself is very clean and modern. Each room has lots of space for the children to explore and play. At meal times the older children wash their hands and use china crockery. They serve themselves and pour their own water from the jugs provided.


The management are really committed to providing a safe, fun and loving environment, so thank you all so much.

Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Your son is an absolute star who is such an active member of our Over's group and is a joy to be around. His enthusiasm for learning really is something else,…read more
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery setting since February 2023, she is 19 months old and really enjoys her time at nursery. My daughter is very fond of her room leader and the bond they have warms my heart. Seeing how excited my daughter gets when she sees her in the morning, and how happy she is
to come to nursery every day, reassures her that she is in safe and caring hands.


Every nursery staff member, and the management team, are welcoming, transparent, and have an enthusiastic presence at the nursery; everyone knows my daughter and welcomes her every morning, and the care and support they provide are priceless. I feel really lucky to have found this nursery for my daughter.


I have enjoyed coming in for afternoon tea at the nursery, for Mother’s Day and the King's Coronation, you really do go the extra mile to open up the nursery to families to see how the children learn and to make memories.


Thank you all so much for all of your dedication and hard work to look after my baby girl.

Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled that you are happy with our nursery and recognise how much we value the children we care for and their families. We can't wait for our next…read more
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby boy who is 9 months old has recently started at this nursery and I couldn’t feel happier with the staff. My baby has settled in really well, made strong connections with the nursery staff and is always happy when I drop him off and collect him. The managerial staff are so welcoming and ensure
parents are fully involved in the child’s progress.
Going back to work was a really difficult decision for me as I’m sure it is for a lot of parents but with regular communication through the app I found this transition much easier.
The range of activities scheduled for the children is really impressive and I feel it really promotes their early learning.
Huge thanks to all the staff who make my lovely baby happy while I’m at work!
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Your son is a little ray of sunshine especially that big beaming smile and he brightens everyone's day! The team work tirelessly to provide excellent…read more
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Review from Natalie P (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at this nursery for just over 6 weeks and the whole experience with the nursery has been fantastic. Everyone is so welcoming and caring. The facilities and resources are all of a great standard and each day/week the team come up with not only fun but educational activities for the
children. Being in the centre of the local community the children regularly go on trips to the local grocers, the library and even to the charity shop to donate items. I feel my child is really excelling and that is definitely down to the whole team at the nursery. I would highly recommend
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you for your amazing review. We are so pleased that you feel your child is excelling...we do too! The children get so much benefit from being out in the community and this really helps to extend…read more
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Review from Maksude S (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Newly renovated building and facilities. Friendly staff members, full of energy and playful. Learning and activity topics every week - it's all been shared via the Famly app which is fun to watch by parents. It is a great experience for parents and children to be part of their community. Won't change
the nursery until my child is at school age.
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you so much for your lovely review. The team are always full of energy and fun, and this shows in the way they support the children, and I am so pleased you recognise this. The weekly themes and…read more
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Review from C G (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great, modern nursery. Friendly staff, great communication and care. Our daughter is so happy and thriving here. They often take the children out which is great for their mental health and have themed days weekly. The app is fantastic as well for updates.
Reply from Claire Oxley, Nursery Manager at Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, your daughter is a superstar who is clearly settled and happy here. Communication is so important to us and we are thrilled that this has been…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.947 for Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle is calculated as follows: ( (217 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.947
  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 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Early Learners Day Nursery, Cheadle is based on 19 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.95
  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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Claire

Claire Oxley

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022

Following a career in hospitality, I began my journey into early years 15 years ago as an unqualified Nursery Assistant. During this time, I gained my early years qualifications and further extended this by gaining my First-Class BA Hons degree in Professional Development in Early Years three years ago. I am passionate about every aspect of early years care, learning, and development, and firmly believe that children thrive in a nursery environment that provides endless opportunity, care, and support, whilst keeping children at the heart of everything I do as both a leader and early years educator. For me, team development is key, as a passionate, knowledgeable, motivated team are best placed to ensure that our children’s own personal development continues to grow in a wonderful, caring, and nurturing environment. As a mum myself I understand the importance of developing strong relationships with families, along with offering the highest levels of safety, security, wellbeing, and support for all our children and their families.

Caitlin

Caitlin Stewart

Job Title: Assistant Manager Joined: 2023

I began my early years journey 6 years ago when beginning my BA Hons degree in Early Years Education and gaining my qualified teacher status. After studying and attaining my qualification, I was able to put all my knowledge into practice working in a nursery as a practitioner, moving on to become room leader and preschool teacher before starting my management journey here at Early Learners. I am extremely passionate about early years and the learning, development and wellbeing of children as well as working with and managing a strong, supportive team who strives to provide the best quality care and education for young people.

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