Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

60 Bankhall Lane, Hale, Altrincham WA15 0LG
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9.9 49 Reviews
  • Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School, Altrincham
Hale Day Nursery is located in a large Grade II listed farmhouse in a green belt area with large grounds and play areas surrounded by fields.

They benefit from being a very short walk to local forest areas and other community spaces which support and enhance learning and development and promotes spending as much time as possible in outdoor learning environments.

Their extensive play resources excite and inspire children to learn together or independently. With music, dance, art, design, cooking, sport and imaginative play offered, every child can learn naturally through enjoyment.

The curriculum is delivered by qualified early years’ teachers following the EYFS framework, ensuring that learning is fun, rewarding and effective, and a highly qualified team use creative approaches indoors and out to develop key skills such as numeracy, literacy, or fine motor skills which works towards school readiness.

Children are individually supported to reach their full potential, with activities tailored to their stage and learning style, nurturing confidence and happiness. Parents are closely involved with parent sessions, weekly menus, news and achievements and daily updates from their child’s key worker via the Tapestry app.

The children’s food is prepared using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and menus are approved by a registered dietitian.

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Care Provided by Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Stacey Thompson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 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 & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • Small car park for use by parents / guardians


Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School Reviews (49)

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Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School has 49 reviews.

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Review from Alex M (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As many parents are, we were nervous about our child attending nursery for the first time, especially considering they were very shy and were often visibly uncomfortable being around people they didn't know. After just a few weeks, they had built a great relationship with their key worker and now 6
months later they walk around the house saying their key workers name and dragging around their nursery bag wanting to go. All of the staff are very friendly and our child has clearly developed well in all areas, but especially socially. They absolutely love going to nursery and get excited every time. The nursery have also been great in catering for our child's dietary requirements. The facilities and location are great, with lots of outside space and they're always taking part in a range of activities that appear both engaging and educational. I would highly recommend Hale Day Nursery to anyone seeking attentive, professional and stress-free childcare.

Reply from Stacey Thompson, Manager at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review, we're so glad you are all settled and enjoying nursery!


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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves nursery so much. We are always so impressed with all the activities and outings that are available for the children. They have such fantastic variety and even the garden set up is such a plus as a lot of nurseries don't have that much outdoor space!

Reply from Becky Wood, Deputy Manager at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

Thank you so much for your lovely review and feedback! We're so pleased that you've had a good experience and your son is very happy here!


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Review from Ryan C (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Hale Day Nursery have been incredibly accommodating of our son and the many questions we've had during his first months at the nursery. He has struggled at times with not wanting to leave parents for the day but the staff have been great at building up his confidence in spending the day
away from home. Regular updates help to give an insight into the trips and activities they all get up to.

Reply from Becky Wood, Deputy Manager at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

Thank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased you've had such a positive experience with us.


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Review from Kylie R (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter adores the team at Hale Day Nursery and talks about her key worker on the days she isn't there! She settled in so quickly and happily naps there. She's always cheerful at drop off and excited to go. The food is also amazing - so fresh, balanced and healthy!

Reply from Becky Wood, Deputy Manager at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

Thank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased you've had such a positive experience with us.


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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are very nice and friendly. They have a clear curriculum for the children which obviously involves lots of play. The teachers are knowledgeable and have a variety of experience. The different classes all the way from baby to preschool have been great. They have a lovely outdoor area and have
extra activities for the children to do. I would like to see more information and photos of the meals provided, something that has been asked for but not currently done.

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Review from Noor M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hale Day Nursery has been amazing for my daughter. She started at the beginning of September and has taken some time to settle in but throughout this time the staff and in particular her key worker, has been fantastic. They have been very kind, caring and loving with her and very supportive to me. It
is not easy having a child that is taking time to settle into nursery however having the staff being reassuring but honest has really helped. I have really appreciated them taking my daughter in their arms and giving her a cuddle if she is upset at drop off and my daughter's key worker always hands over at pick up time and gives a good amount of information. The updates on tapestry are great to see too. Overall I would highly recommend the nursery.

Reply from Stacey Thompson, Manager at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

Thanks so much, I'm really glad you're having such a positive experience at Hale!


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Review from Ryan H (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been here a couple of months now in the baby room, he has settled so well and is always so happy to be handed over to the staff in the room. The activities are always exciting and stimulating and the variety of healthy meals is great also.

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Review from Nina P (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great experience with this nursery. The staff in Hedgehogs are brilliant. Our daughter has really warmed to the staff who have gone to great lengths to cater for her needs. They are clearly very knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. Their attention to detail is always appreciated and this
is reflected in the quality of daily handover about how the day has been spent. It is a pleasure to drop off/pick up each time and I'm convinced our little one really enjoys her time there. On the occasion that she has not been herself, I felt the staff have dealt with it appropriately and called me to give updates as required. Very reassuring.

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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Hale Day Nursery, she attends full-time. Her key persons have been and are absolutely great and she's learning so much more than I could ever teach her at this stage. She's already made her first friends from the sounds of it and love hearing about her day when we pick her
up and what she's eaten. She eats better than we do!
The staff always have a smile on their face on drop off and pick up and are generally really positive and enthusiastic about all the children and the activities they get up to. I particularly love the time they spend doing outdoor activities, the photos from the woodland adventure was a favourite!
In terms of constructive comments, I think more needs to be communicated to parents in terms of tailgating as I've experienced it a few times and when grandparents pick our daughter up they haven't been asked for the password on the first occasion.

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Review from Beth A (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been delighted with Hale Day Nursery from the moment our son joined. As a somewhat nervous toddler who had struggled to settle in his previous setting, we were worried that he would struggle again here, but he hasn't; he has simply been thriving! Since starting 2 months ago, his gross motor
skills and confidence have progressed exponentially. He constantly talks about his favourite key workers and barely ever cries at drop-off anymore.
We love this nursery.

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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved going to this nursery, she is so happy there and the staff are all amazing. The range of activities they design and deliver on a daily basis is brilliant and it is a real testament to all the hard work of the staff that they create such a great environment for the children to grow
and learn. I also have to say a massive thank you to the kitchen team as the food and menus they create each day are great. My daughter gets a wide variety of things to eat that are nutritious and as she says really yummy.

Reply from Stacey Thompson, Manager at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

Thank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased you've had such a positive experience with us!


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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has had a lovely experience at Hale Day Nursery, she will be very sad to leave in September. She has made some great friends and the staff have been brilliant, she always comes out with a big smile on her face. Her key person has been wonderful, she is really engaging, patient and teaches
her new skills really effectively. I enjoy reading about the weekly activities on the app and looking at the pictures too, it is so lovely seeing what she's been doing. They always do such fun activities with them as well as learning vital skills to set them up for big school. Very impressed and thank you for the experience.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is very happy and settled at the nursery. All the staff are great, they communicate well and consider the needs of the children they work with. I have been impressed by the daytime activities and creativity of the team in Bears. It is lovely that the children get to do additional activities such
as dancing and yoga and the children share photos at circle time. The nursery makes an effort to involve parents and I have attended some of the parent and child days at the nursery which have been lovely. Thank you.

Reply from Stacey Thompson, Manager at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

Thank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased you've had such a positive experience with us.


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Review from Robyn L (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our first child has been at the nursery for nearly 2 years now and we are delighted with it. Sending our second child there next year! The team all care so much about their job and you can tell how happy the children are when they arrive for the day and leave. Our daughter learns so much at nursery,
her speech is excellent and her motor skills are always improving. I put this down to nursery in large part.

Reply from Stacey Thompson, Manager at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

Thank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased you've had such a positive experience with us.


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

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. The staff have been so nurturing, caring and really taken the time to help my son settle in. The communication has been wonderful and extremely reassuring for a worried parent. The day to day activities are great and really cater to the children’s individual interests.
I've been extremely impressed with the extracurricular activities offered, the outdoor space and amount of time spent outdoors and the amazing food they serve! Highly recommended!

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

Happy with the care from the staff at the nursery. The children seem happy. Good communication. Friendly and professional staff. Varied activities on a daily basis. No issues with anything. Thank you.

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Review from Julia P (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have helped my daughter settle in from 10 months old. I felt like they really cared and listened and worked with her individual quirks rather than mould her to conform to a schedule. I really appreciated that and felt like she was in the best of hands from day one. The settling-in sessions also
really helped.

Reply from Stacey Thompson, Manager at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review, we're really pleased you have had such a positive start with us.


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Review from Gabs C (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely warm nursery, I never worry about whether my child will be well looked after and happy, in fact, he usually doesn't want to come home! Very low staff turnover so get to know all the staff and all staff know the children even if they are in different rooms plus children have consistency in their
key workers. Really good planning and activities based on children's interests, food is also healthy and cooked fresh every day from local suppliers. Just an all-around wonderful nurturing nursery that I never hesitate to recommend. This is my second child to attend.

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

I have been very pleased with the nursery, in particular the care my child has received. All the staff are friendly, experienced and helpful, creating a caring and nurturing environment. The communications and updates provided are excellent so as a parent I feel fully engaged and informed. Attention
to detail is shown throughout giving me confidence in the direct care and supporting elements. An example of this is with the initial settling-in sessions, as well as with the transition between rooms/groups, where every effort has been made to make these as seamless as possible for my child.

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Review from Augustine U (Father of Child) published on 12 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has improved remarkably in social interaction and engagement in children activities. She's started to put two words together. Thanks to Hales team for the care. She plays on her own on mild supervision. I understand her eating at meal times in nursery has now improved.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 for Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.875 for Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.875

  • 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 Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School is based on 22 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 22 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School accepts?

Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School Open?

Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School 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 Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School have capacity for?

Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School to the centre of Altrincham?

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

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