Astley Nature Kindergarten

Larkhill House, 320 Manchester Road, Astley, Manchester M29 7DY
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  • Astley Nature Kindergarten, Manchester
Astley Nature Kindergarten is situated in the heart of Astley in a stunning villa with plenty of its original features and character.

A well established, welcoming environment providing day care, before/after school care and a holiday club for children aged five to 11 years. Staff support all children to learn, develop and grow as confident individuals and support children with additional needs and children with English as a second language. A fully inclusive staff team work together to build relationships with parents ensuring smooth transitions from home to nursery. Staff team do this through their daily practices: drop in days, parents' evenings and play and stay sessions where parents can have an active role in nursery life.

There are seven playrooms within the nursery that provide safe, stimulating and engaging activities such as sensory, educational, messy and physical play. Now offering 'Forest School' Saturday Sessions.

Awarded the Health Setting Award along with the Healthy Business Award where menus were analysed by a nutritionist and proven to promote health and well-being.

Offer sibling discount, Emergency Service staff discount, variable/part-time/full-time sessions and FREE funded places.

An all-inclusive nursery meaning that all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes and formula are included in fees as well as quality early year’s care and education and a celebration of festivals throughout the year.

Staff are welcoming and informative and are always on hand to answer any questions you would like. Please contact them to arrange a visit of the nursery and to meet the staff team face to face.

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Care Provided by Astley Nature Kindergarten

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Devine (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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 & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Astley Nature Kindergarten

  • Prices per morning sessions, afternoon sessions and for a full day or a full week. Funded sessions available.
  • Parking

  • There is a large car park for parents to use.


Astley Nature Kindergarten Reviews (71)

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Astley Nature Kindergarten has a Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Astley Nature Kindergarten has 71 reviews.

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends the nursery in preschool one and he loves it. The staff are amazing and they treat him like their own, and the nursery is very well kept with the outdoor area is great for the children to explore.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your review; it is lovely for the team to read, from the team at Thrive.


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Review from Merryn D (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend this nursery enough. My daughter is preschool 2 and I never want her to leave. The staff treat my daughter as if she were their own and they genuinely care about her. My daughter's key work has gone above and beyond in helping her with her additional needs and I can't thank him
enough! The other staff in the room are also amazing and I couldn't ask for anything more. The staff make this nursery such a great place for the children. The management team are fantastic very quick in responding and always there for advice or help. The staff are always inventive in games and activities they play. I really love the amount of outdoor time they get and not stuck inside all day. I love that everyone knows each child by name even if they are not in the children's room. A lovely nursery with a great family feel! Thank you for everything you do!

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you ever so much for your glowing review; the team will certainly be overjoyed to read it. Many thanks from the team at Thrive.


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Review from I B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children are thriving at Astley Nature Kindergarten! They love spending time outdoors and visiting the park. Our son's language and communication have developed so well and our daughter's confidence is growing.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your wonderful review and it is fantastic to hear your children are thriving at the nursery, thank you for taking the time to write the review, the team will be delighted to read it. The team at Thrive.


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Review from M R (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery. The service has been consistently great through the three class/groups our child has attended. The team really makes the experience. They are warm, welcoming, friendly, energetic, informative and very professional. This makes you confident that they are in good hands and
their development and happiness is a priority. This is exemplified by the range of activities they do on a daily basis, with development-based feedback/updates. Inside and out, the facilities are fantastic. The place is always really well-presented. Overall, it is a great nursery that I would recommend to family and friends.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely, glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it. Thanks again, The Thrive team.


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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very very happy with the support that my child has received. All teh staff have been very supportive, especially when my child found the transition into the preschool hard.
My child loves coming to nursery and we are very thankful for all of the staff who my child has had so far. They have also
been very supportive with clear awareness training/equipment etc.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely review, the team will be delighted to read it. Thanks again, The Thrive team.


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Review from A C (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Astley Nature Kindergarten have the perfect combination of professionalism diligence and dedication I have noticed this with not only my child but parents also. You can really see that every member of staff love what they do.
Genuinely have the up most of confidence in the staff.
Excellent
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Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely, glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it. Thanks again, The Thrive team.


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Review from Helen A (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Astley Nature Kindergarten are welcoming and friendly.
They definitely know the children, taking time to learn their routine, likes and dislikes. They listen to any concerns and update parents regularly with development and actions to aim for. They are accommodating and flexible -
developing a good parent/staff relationship.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely, glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it. Thanks again, The Thrive team.


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Review from Jordan B (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two boys currently attending and they absolutely loves it.
The staff are lovely too, really helpful and knowledgeable.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely review, the team will be delighted to read it. Thanks again, The Thrive team.


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Review from Nicole B (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, staff are caring and attentive. They are brilliant at keeping us up to date with changes and the development of our son. Would recommend them to anyone. I'm a very busy person and they make life so much easier, I don't need to worry about sending in nappies. They update the app throughout
the day so I can see what's going on with my son (sleep, food etc). My little boy is very outdoorsy and this is perfect for him. They put him in a waterproof suit and let him explore and get fresh air. Inside they do lots of different activities every day to keep him engaged.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely, glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it. Thanks again, The Thrive team.


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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the care that other children receive at Astley Nature Kindergarten. They have always communicated well with us and we feel our children's learning is progressing well in their care, especially the facilities for forest school and outdoor learning. Both my children love being outside
and they thrive in this environment. The only improvement that would help is more frequent updates about activities/learning they are taking part in as the communication app is not really used as much as they could use this - overall we are happy with the care received at Astley Nature Kindergarten.

Reply from Amy Devine, Nursery Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely review and taking the time to discuss it with me, I welcome any feedback particularly on areas that we can improve on. As this was something we recently picked up on during an audit we have put measures into place to address any training needs so hopefully you will see an improvement going forward.


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Review from Zara M (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We simply love Astley Nature Kindergarten. Our son loves the outdoors and this nursery has the most outstanding outdoor play area for miles. We looked at a few nurseries and nothing came close.
Since my son started there in July last year, I have had nothing but praise for the lovely team who work
there. They are amazing. My son loves going in each day and the food is lovely. He eats foods that he wouldn't like at home as the cooks are also amazing at what they do.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants their child to do exciting activities, learn new things, follow a curriculum and also anyone who values the importance of outdoor play.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your wonderful review, the team will be delighted to read it (including the cooks), thank you for taking the time to complete it, The Thrive team.


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Review from Inna D (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery and respectful professional staff. Fantastic outdoor area which is so good for the children. We are always greeted with a smile and nothing is too much trouble, the management are really helpful and have been flexible. I am very happy.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your wonderful review, the team will be delighted to read it, thank you for taking the time to complete it, The Thrive team.


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Review from V J (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery with excellent facilities! My little girl absolutely loves her nursery days. The staff are brilliant and have really worked with her to build her confidence and help her develop friendship groups. She has learnt so much since she started and has built a great bond with staff and other
children. The staff work really hard to teach the children about a number of topics including literacy and numeracy and the nature garden is a brilliant addition where the children can learn all about the outside environment as well. The meals are healthy and varied. Would definitely recommend Astley Nature Kindergarten.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation, the team will be delighted to read it, thank you for taking the time to complete it, The Thrive team.


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Review from Lisa J (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Astley Nature Kindergarten is a wonderful and supportive nursery environment with an emphasis on forest school and outdoor, imaginative play. Our daughter loves going here and has attended since she was 2. She is now 4.
Her social skills and relationships have come on massively since attending nursery.
She is now also starting to read and I credit a lot of this development to the work her key workers at the nursery have put in, making the most of her strengths and helping her improve in her weaker areas.
We will be sending our youngest when I return from maternity leave if there is space.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for a glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it. Enjoy your maternity leave and we're here when you need us upon your return to work, thanks again, The Thrive team.


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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Astley Nature Kindergarten felt like a home from home when we viewed it for our first baby. It was warm and welcoming with the smell of home-cooked food radiating throughout.
We enrolled our eldest without hesitation and now our daughter attends too.
The staff are happy and always greet our children
with such love and affection it makes leaving them to head off to work a much easier.
The facilities are great with the outdoor forest school a real selling point to us as children are encouraged to spend time outdoors in the fresh air.
We would highly recommend!

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

A glowing review thank you so much, it was a pleasure to read how happy your children are at Astley NK, thank you again, The Thrive team.


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Review from Helen H (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children (4 years, 22 months) attend the nursery and they love it. As parents, we are really happy with the care and attention that our children and we wouldn’t send them anywhere else. We love the nursery and the staff.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your wonderful review, the team will be delighted to read it, thank you for taking the time to complete it, The Thrive team.


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. My son has attended since March 2022 and loves it. All the staff are lovely and accommodating. They are currently helping us with potty training and following our lead. The outdoor area is amazing.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your wonderful review, the team will be delighted to read it, Good luck with the potty training! The Thrive team.


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Review from B D (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending Astley Nature Kindergarten since he was 18 months old, he is now almost 4! We chose to send him here after reading so many positive reviews, and I feel it was one of the best decisions we made. The outdoor space is amazing, and the kids spend so much time outside. The
staff have been so supportive throughout. They are friendly, genuine, and caring, and have given me invaluable advice and support over the past couple of years. A really great nursery!

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your wonderful review, the team will be delighted to read it, thank you for taking the time to complete it, The Thrive team.


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Review from V A (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy is doing so well at nursery and he gets so much stimulation. I love that he gets a lot of outdoor playtime as the grounds are so big, he is very active and there are lots for him to do. He has been at the nursery since he was 1 year old and is now in Preschool 1 room and has great relationships
with the staff. I would recommend this nursery.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for your wonderful review, the team will be delighted to read it, The Thrive team.


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Review from Daryl H (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have been at Astley Nature Kindergarten and they have loved it. All of the team are fantastic and the children have created a great bond with many of the staff. The setup is great too with a brilliant outdoor space. Can't recommend them enough!

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Astley Nature Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your wonderful words, we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review. All the best, the Thrive team.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.956)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10 for Astley Nature Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.956 for Astley Nature Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (240 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.956

  • b) 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 Astley Nature Kindergarten is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Amy Devine

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

Holyrood Astley Nursery Manager, Amy Devine has a professional qualification in childcare and years’ experience working with children of all ages.


Frequently Asked Questions about Astley Nature Kindergarten

What is the Age Range of Children that Astley Nature Kindergarten accepts?

Astley Nature Kindergarten accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Astley Nature Kindergarten Open?

Astley Nature Kindergarten is open: 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.

How many Children does Astley Nature Kindergarten have capacity for?

Astley Nature Kindergarten has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Astley Nature Kindergarten to the centre of Manchester?

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

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