Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

14 Old Crofts Bank, Urmston, Manchester M41 7AA
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9.8 47 Reviews
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Old Crofts Bank Nursery School has an experienced and committed team of early years practitioners who are caring and nurturing with all children. The nursery provides high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Children build strong relationships with staff and children are happy, settled and show that they feel safe and secure.

The management team is ambitious and has a clear vision for the future of the nursery.

Staff consider children's interests when planning activities. They provide a range of experiences and opportunities indoors and outside that children enjoy.

Staff encourage children to gain independence in a range of ways from a young age.

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Care Provided by Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Austin (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 79
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

  • Full day (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) from £61.50
    School day (8.30 am to 4:00pm) from £44.50
    We offer Morning and Afternoon Sessions

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer.

Old Crofts Bank Nursery School Reviews (47)

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Old Crofts Bank Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Old Crofts Bank Nursery School has 47 reviews.

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Review from Ashley H (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for all the staff that look after my son, he has been at the nursery since he was 1 year old and has done nothing but thrive since then. The effort that goes into his care and development is brilliant. He loves going to nursery and always has lots to say about what he's been
up to every day.
My daughter also attended here from 2 years old until she started school and settled in straight away. The nursery has always felt like a second home to us all and I highly recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Opi C (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at one years old and her development has amazed us both. She is learning new things all the time. The staff are great, very nurturing. Great environment for babies, toddlers and kids. Highly recommended!

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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just started at Old Crofts Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school and she seems to absolutely love it!
This is my second child at the nursery and I only have good things to say. All the staff are lovely and approachable. They take care of the children as if they were their own.
My eldest
enjoyed it there for 4 years and my youngest has just started and they have made the transition for her very easy.
The meals they provide are varied and healthy.
They do lots of fun activities all day every day
Communication is great either in person or via the app.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Steffi S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at the nursery has always been positive. Our first child has developed so well there that we had no issues sending our second child there. The staff are so friendly and approachable I feel safe in the knowledge that my children will be well looked after.

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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m so pleased with how my daughter has settled into Old Crofts Bank. She started at 7 months old and I’ve always felt the staff truly care about her. She is happy to go there and well looked after. They do all sorts of lovely activities to help her learn and develop. I’d recommend Old Crofts Bank to
people looking for a nursery in Urmston.

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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had been looking at different nurseries since last year for my son. I was recommended Old Crofts Bank Nursery by a friend. My child was immediately comfortable and content. Staff are absolutely amazing with him and myself, if you ever need anything they are there to help in any way they can straight
away.

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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is 2 and started at Old Crofts Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school at the beginning of January.
I wasn’t sure how she would settle as she has never spent much time away from me due to the pandemic and I have been lucky enough to be able to work from home.
The nursery were great and offered settling
in sessions where I could stay to let her settle into her surroundings.
I need not have worried as she has taken to Old Crofts Bank great. She attends 2 days a week and on the days she’s not in she is asking to go and see her friends at nursery.
The app is great to see what she has been getting up to each day and she always comes out with a big smile and can’t wait to tell me what she has been up to.
The staff are lovely and my daughter is very comfortable with them and always goes in with a smile in the morning.
I would recommend old crofts bank to anyone, it is like a home away from home for my little one I couldn’t be happier.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery my first son attended in 2016, my second son in 2021. The staff are fantastic, very warm and welcoming. My second son was only 3 months old when he started I was very nervous, but the staff made me feel very at ease and he absolutely loves them all.

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Review from Lauren A (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love that this nursery feels like a family and every member of staff is so genuinely caring and clearly know my child well. I get detailed daily updates and photos that show how much my little boy has done that day. They have provided amazing support with encouraging independence and meeting his next
milestones in development.
I couldn't be happier with Old Crofts Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school and look forward to seeing my little man grow and thrive through his time there.

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Review from Lauren M (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I knew from my initial tour of the nursery that my little girl would be happy and safe here. The staff have all welcomed my daughter with open arms and genuinely seem enthusiastic and caring surrounding her time with them. My daughter does 5 days a week so it was important to me that her nursery was
like a home away from home. The rooms are lovely but also brilliantly catered for development. I love receiving daily updates and pictures and the staff listen to my updates each day. I can see the developments in my daughter with each passing week and it shows me how much the nursery invest in developmental learning. I am so happy I chose Old Crofts Bank for my little girl. The fees I think are on the higher side but are worth every single penny.

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Review from Fiona W (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy we picked Old Crofts Bank Nursery for our daughter to attend. I was very anxious about her settling in as she has had limited exposure to other adults and babies due to the pandemic. The team there have been absolutely amazing at supporting both my daughter and myself.

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Review from Mark D (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic Nursery, lovely environment for your little ones to spend their days and friendly staff. We always feel at ease leaving our little one here in the safe hands of all the staff at Old Crofts Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school. We highly recommend this nursery. No complaints from me, our little one
always leaves with a smile on his face.

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Review from Colleen D (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Myself and my husband viewed six nurseries around our local area and this one by far stood out the most. When we went to look around the nursery we instantly fell in love with this one, it has a lovely, warm and home from home feeling. Due to lockdown our little boy who was then, just turning one had
only had one to one time with us both, so I was really worried he may be affected and would really struggle settling in. Don't get me wrong, we had a few tears at drop off the first few times but within a few days he was literally jumping into the arms of whoever opened the door. The daily log is fantastic, it is very detailed, so at the end of each day after collection you can see exactly what they have been doing, what activities they have done, what they have eaten and how much. They also include nap times along with pictures, its fantastic. I would highly recommend this nursery, nothing is too much, it feels safe and all of the staff are lovely.

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Review from Jo R (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not recommend this nursery enough. We opted to keep our son here for his preschool year, due to current covid restrictions and mainly because we wanted him to continue in a safe and loving environment when there is so much uncertainty. The management and staff have been nothing short of exceptional
during the 3 years he has attended. I work within Early Years and visit numerous settings each week, so my standards were high. Our son loves going to nursery and has great relationships with his peers and the staff. He comes home each day having learnt something new. Our baby is due to start in the New Year and I know she will be treated with the same care and love that her brother has received.

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Review from Caroline B (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Old Crofts Bank Day Nursery has been fantastic since my daughter started there last year, but they have been especially good during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The communication, I feel, is just fantastic and it seems like such a lovely place to work and attend; couldn't be happier.

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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been made to feel very welcome in her time at the nursery. The staff are excellent, well turned out, polite and some like a 2nd mother to her. Recent transitions were very easy due to the above.

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Review from Eleanor P (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Old Crofts Bank are what make the nursery.
My child is well loved and cared for and really enjoys attending.
She is always full of smiles when we drop her off and pick her up.
I would like the food options to vary slightly more but that's my only mild criticism.

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Review from Edward P (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently at Old Crofts Bank, as was my son who went to school last year. We have always been really happy with the nursery and all the friendly staff. More importantly, our children love going to nursery and have learnt so much there.

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Review from S T (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care received is excellent.
Staff are welcoming and listen to your requests and act upon them.
Management are keen to hear feedback and always respond to any issues promptly.
The environment is clean and inviting and the themed rooms are enjoyed very much by our daughter.
I would have no hesitation
in recommending. Old Crofts Bank Day Nursery to family and friends and already done.

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Review from Rachel R (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There was no other nursery for me, the staff are brill and it’s reassuring to see some of the same staff members at the nursery from when my 13-year-old niece attended. The staff really care about the children and want them to love coming to the nursery. The management are brill and will listen to any
worries you have and usually put your mind at rest. My daughter loves going to Old Crofts Bank and I would recommend it to anyone!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.771)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10 for Old Crofts Bank Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 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 4.822 for Old Crofts Bank Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.822

  • 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 4.949 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Old Crofts Bank Nursery School is based on 15 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 79 number of registered child places is 15.8. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.8 = 0.949

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Storal

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

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Sarah Austin

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Having obtained her Level 3 qualification at college, Sarah embarked on a career in childcare that has spanned nearly 30 years. Over the years, she has accumulated invaluable experience but also expanded her knowledge by completing a Level 5 qualification in leadership and management for early years and young people. Sarah is also the proud mother of four children.


For the past nine years, Sarah has been an early years manager, and she finds lots of joy in collaborating with parents to ensure that children get the best possible start in life.


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