Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

425 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1QP
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  • Holyrood Nursery Prestwich, Manchester
Holyrood Nursery Prestwich is a stunning, large detached house on Bury Old Road.

The nursery began in this beautiful house in 1994, owners chose to keep the original feel and character of this property which has resulted in a warm and homely atmosphere throughout.   

Situated in a residential area of Prestwich, Manchester, close to a number of local shops and motorway links.

The nursery has access to Heaton Park where children enjoy going for walks, looking at the animals and feeding the ducks.

The nursery has 7 playrooms over 3 floors these are generously proportioned, carefully planned and extensively resourced to create inspiring learning environments, where children are able to access a wide range of activities based around their interests.

The nursery also has access to a large enclosed outdoor space where children can explore the natural environment on the grassed area or ride a bike on the painted road. The large castle and outdoor equipment allow plenty of outdoor adventures.

An experienced and skilled staff team have many years of continuous service and work with children and parents in an enthusiastic, supportive manner encouraging every child’s growth and development. The nursery has a full time qualified teacher and one of the senior staff has an early years professional status.

Offer part-time/full-time sessions, Sibling discount, Emergency Services staff discount and FREE funded places.

To arrange a personal viewing see the website for contact details.

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Care Provided by Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Leanne Kavanagh (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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

Holyrood Nursery Prestwich Reviews (112)

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Holyrood Nursery Prestwich has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.249) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Holyrood Nursery Prestwich has 112 reviews.

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Review from Katrina L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to holyrood for three years and is so happy there, the staff are great with him and keep him entertained all day. He is non verbal and has extra needs and not only do they accommodate him and help him develop, the senco has guided us through getting him extra help and making the
choices with school. I couldn't recommend them enough.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

Thank you so much for your glowing recommendation of our nursery, we are delighted you have been so satisfied with the personal approach the team have taken in meeting the needs of your son and preparing him for his school transition. Thank you again from all of us here at Thrive childcare and education.


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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very warm and I get the feeling they really care about the children they are looking after. I love seeing the wide range of activities my daughter gets up to and receiving updates/pictures via the app. They treat my daughter as an individual and are clearly very interested in her development,
thanks to all the staff at Holyrood for the wonderful work you do which is often undervalued.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

Thank you ever so much for your review and recommendation of our setting, the team are always delighted to read feedback from our families and are very proud of the work they do.


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending the nursery for almost 6 months now and he loves it. The staff on the baby floor have been so amazing with helping him to settle and feel comfortable at nursery. He now walks into nursery every morning confidently and excited to see the ladies in his room. My child also has
dietary requirements and the nursery provide a variety of options to ensure my little one doesn't miss out and that his meal is still very similar to the others! The baby rooms are spacious yet cosy and It's a really lovely home from home environment too which I love. Thank you for all you do ladies!

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Review from Claudine R (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Awesome nursery. Home from home. I love to run in and he is excited to go.
They have worked so well with him through the transition of rooms and provide interactive activities daily.
Could not love this place more and so happy we chose it.
Huge thanks to four particular members of staff for being
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Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

Thank you for your wonderful review from all at Thrive Childcare.


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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy loves going to nursery. The staff are so attentive and if there have ever been any specific requests from us, they have been quick to act.
We are impressed by the level of information we receive through the online portal during the day.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

Thank you ever so much for your glowing recommendation, from all at Thrive Childcare and education.


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

My child loves attending nursery. He has lots of friends and close connections with the lovely staff. He enjoys learning and playing and especially loves getting second and third helpings at lunchtime. I am confident the staff meet his needs, and as a parent of a child with an allergy, I have to place
a lot of trust in the staff to keep my son safe. They care for him just like I do.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

Thank you for your glowing recommendation, the manager and the team will be thrilled to read it, and thank you from all of us at Thrive Childcare.


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Review from Tamlyn E (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 18-month-old attends Holyrood. Staff are great and my child enjoys going there, it has a family atmosphere. I get updated on their app about his day and they communicate regularly. The rooms are well-maintained and not overcrowded.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review of our service, the team are always so proud to read reviews from our happy families, thank you, The Thrive team.


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Review from P A (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of my son’s attendance at Holyrood has only ever been positive. The staff are all lovely and have a genuine care for the little ones they look after. The communication has always been really good. I’ve enjoyed that I get a handover at every pick up as well as little updates throughout
the day via the app. They often share ‘moments’ which are lovely snapshots of what my son’s been up to that day. Staff have always been conscientious in monitoring my son’s development and any issues that need addressing e.g my son was displaying signs of allergies so they monitored and helped address this. I’m very happy I chose this nursery for my son and would definitely recommend to others.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

Thank you ever so much for your glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it, thank you again, the team at Thrive.


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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are attentive and have been looking after our child well since a young age. We have had consistency in their key worker(s) and they have been able to build trust well with our child.
The outdoor setting is good but not used as much as we’d like. They also don’t do much off-site (trips
to the park etc).
There’s been a lot of turnover in staff, both management and practitioners, but that’s a general issue in the sector and I don’t think it’s happening here more than other places.
Pricing has gone up a lot in the last two years and it is quite expensive.
Our child is developing well and the staff have been able to help them develop in areas they have been behind in.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

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 N T (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Holyrood Prestwich for 18 months now. The care he has received has been wonderful. All staff are friendly and welcoming and make a real effort to get to know the children.
Most recently I have seen the team's commitment and hard work to ensure that children are meeting their
development milestones. All children have a key worker, regular parent evenings are arranged and individual activities are planned and carried out based on each individual child's needs. The team have even suggested things we can do at home to help support my son's development. He loves going to nursery and is thriving. It is so nice to see.
All managers here have been great. But a special mention has to go to the manager. She has been super approachable, very organised, transparent and decisive. She and the team have also introduced some lovely activities and special days which have included the parents and allowed us to see our children in the nursery environment, thank you.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Executive at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. It is wonderful to hear your comments on our team's commitment and hard work, that means a lot. We are delighted you feel your son is thriving within our care and that he is so happy going to nursery. It is great to hear that you have enjoyed coming into the nursery on our special days, we will hopefully continue to offer many of these in the future! Many thanks.


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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have been much happier with the nursery over the past 8 months due to its recent change in management. Queries are dealt with promptly and the current nursery manager is approachable, friendly, knowledgeable and visible. Thank you to all of the team at Holyrood, my daughter now feels fully settled
and confident at nursery.

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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 16 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been incredibly impressed with the highly skilled staff at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich. Our child is one and a half years old and has attended since 9 months old so the review relates to the various baby groups.
Staff give detailed updates at the end of each day as to our child's development
and the parentzone app is generally well utilised. Highlights of our day are seeing the various 'moments' of him playing during the day and the consistency of nursery has helped him get into a good sleep pattern.
Parents evenings are held for a more formal update of how our child is progressing against early years development and we have valued the feedback from nursery as to areas they are focussing on within a term so we can also encourage at home.
Some improvements could be made by the central administration around communication and presentation of billing but this is not in the control of the Prestwich branch specifically

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly couldn't be happier with the care my son receives at Holyrood Nursery Prestwich. He is so well looked after and loved. The staff are so caring, patient and professional. Thank you.

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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love the nursery, out little girl settled so well due to staff and has now been attending for over a year. Staff and management are friendly, helpful and great with all the children. Our little girl has learnt so much and has developed well, thanks to the staff. I would and have recommended the nursery.
It's not the cheapest in the area, but definitely the right nursery for us.

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Review from D N (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the nursery staff are fantastic! Very friendly, happy and always make nursery time a fun happy place for my daughter, who loves coming to nursery at Holyrood Day Nursery Prestwich.

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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bot son's love it here. Great value for money. Just wished it opened 30 minutes earlier.

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Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have found that there are some exceptional staff members throughout Holyrood Day Nursery, particularly in toddler room 1. They have a great understanding of the children's needs, even intuitive understanding. I feel my son is not only cared for but loved by the staff in toddler 1. I have yet to experience
the staff members but, so far my experience has been great.
I also feel that the nursery manager is excellent too. She values what parents think, and she is always looking to improve on how the nursery is run.

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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child's learning has developed dramatically. Noticeable improvements around alphabet and sounds. She is really happy in nursery and is clearly well cared for, and all her needs are understood and met. The staff are very friendly and communicate brilliantly with parents, and the children are happy
and thriving.

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Review from Z P (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in September, and she absolutely loves it, she’s so happy to go in the mornings and absolutely loves the staff. She comes home at night shouting the staff names and she has come on loads since starting. Can’t thank the staff enough with helping her settle especially the toddler room
staff. Would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from T T (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since we enrolled our son into Holyrood Day Nursery, we have noticed the world of difference in his confidence. Thanks to the efforts of the staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.249)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.249) out of 10 for Holyrood Nursery Prestwich is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 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 4.688 for Holyrood Nursery Prestwich is calculated as follows: ( (108 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.688

  • 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 4.561 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holyrood Nursery Prestwich is based on 11 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.6 = 0.561

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Leanne

Leanne Kavanagh

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Leanne Kavanagh oversees an experienced staff team. She is passionate about early education and has many years experience in the sector.


Lauren

Lauren Haslam

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Lauren works closely with Leanne to ensure the smooth operation of the nursery. She is passionate about the early years.


Frequently Asked Questions about Holyrood Nursery Prestwich

What is the Age Range of Children that Holyrood Nursery Prestwich accepts?

Holyrood Nursery Prestwich accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Holyrood Nursery Prestwich Open?

Holyrood Nursery Prestwich 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 Holyrood Nursery Prestwich have capacity for?

Holyrood Nursery Prestwich has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

How far is Holyrood Nursery Prestwich to the centre of Manchester?

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

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