Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Gresford Close, Callands, Warrington WA5 9UY
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9.7 129 Reviews
A BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS NURSERY IN WARRINGTON
Recently refurbished nursery in Callards offering high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with an added holiday club for children aged up to 11 years.

The well-qualified team of highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced staff work together to provide a well-balanced programme of fun activities and learning experiences, within a carefully planned curriculum with a unique Ready for School programme. Fostering an enjoyment of early literacy and maths, with a Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians Enhancement, helping children to recognise letters, words and numbers in their environment.

Callands nursery has a spacious outdoor play area with separate gardens for each age group. Children enjoy using balance bikes, mini rocking horses, hula-hoops and the wooden tepee.

Support for your child also extends beyond regular nursery hours, they also offer a holiday club for children aged 3 months to 11 years where they can participate in a range of fun activities.

With all-inclusive fees, which means you have less to pack on a busy morning, the onsite meals are prepared with nutrition in mind. From healthy lunches and snacks to your chosen branded nappies and wipes included in the fees.

The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ (Oct 2019) for their commitment to high quality childcare and education.

Recent fee reduction - contact for more info.
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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Denise (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 123
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Fees have been reduced to support our local families, please contact us for more info (Nov 21)


  • Parking
  • There is a large car park at the front of the building


Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (129)

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Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.720) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool has 129 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's an excellent nursery and my son loves coming, there doesn't seem to be enough staff some times on the mornings in pre school but I know my son will get looked after.
Always on the go doing different activities.
Not sure about the food menu though most the stuff I know my child probably won't
like but never complains he's hungry

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us. Rest assured that the nursery always follow the correct staff to child ratio. If you have any concerns please speak with the Nursery Manager. Thank you for choosing us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Callands is a lovely nursery with super kind, helpful and caring staff and management. The nursery is always clean and there is always a happy face welcoming you at pick up and drop off. The garden area is spacious and there's a great forest school at the nursery. My daughter always
comes home telling us what they have learned that day and the activities they have been doing. There is a good variety of home-cooked food available. I recommend Bright Horizons to anyone.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely pleased with the nursery and the amazing people working there. Our children have a second family there and they are very well looked after, cared for, and supported in their development. I strongly recommend Bright Horizons Callands for their devotion, commitment, and passion for supporting
families and being there for the children and anything they may need.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you are extremely pleased with nursery. Your recommendation means a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. Staff are really good & very approachable. New manager is amazing & really turned the nursery around since she started! App is great to see what your child has eaten, washed hands, pictures of activities etc. Little boy always comes home telling us all about his day & how much fun
he's had! Preschool is brilliant, love the children's new uniforms to get them ready for school. Couldn't recommend it enough!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear your little one is loving nursery life and that you're enjoying the updates and new changes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery and practitioners who take care of my child. Great developmental activities every day, my children love to go there. Wasn't an easy start for her as she struggled with separation but the practitioners did their best to help this.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your feedback. We're really pleased to hear your child is enjoying their time at nursery and engaging well with the activities. It's great to know they've settled in after a challenging start.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would recommend this nursery to anyone and everyone. Our child clearly loves going and the staff really care about the children. The updates on the app are really handy and seeing pictures of what they’ve been up to is such a reassurance whilst in work. The transition from maternity leave to working
full-time has been quite easy because of the nursery and the staff.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for recommending us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great friendly staff, absolutely brilliant with my son and his needs, he loves them to bits. Would highly recommend. The app is really good as it tells and shows you everything he is doing throughout the day, the staff put pictures on there which is brilliant when you're in work.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending nursery since she was 1.5 year old, she is turning 3 now and enjoys it so much, always very happy and welcoming every morning by lovely teachers. In the toddler room teachers help with toilet training, which helps us as parents a lot. She always talks at home about her
friends and always happy to come. Definitely recommend this nursery. Thank you for being part of our life.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your child is thriving at our nursery and hear about your positive experience with the team. Thank you for recommending us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is a safe, welcoming environment and my son thoroughly enjoys going every week. The staff work so hard to ensure the children get the very best out of their day with exciting activities and opportunities for each and every child to shine. My child has
made so many new friends so early on in his life and it is thanks to the friendly nature of the staff that they are able to do this.
The nursery often welcomes family photos from parents and carers via the app which are then often a topic of discussion or activity that week.
The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful with any questions or advice. They go above and beyond, for example, when it snowed, the staff got stuck into sleigh rides and making snowmen with the children - something which the children will remember. They do this with a smile on their face and I can’t thank them enough.
I wouldn’t have my child go anywhere else.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool any more. My little boy has been at the nursery for just over four months and he has settled in outstandingly. After not the greatest start with our previous nursery, I was very nervous about my little one moving. They were very
patient and supportive, they update their app very frequently which is perfect for us nervous mummies.
The nursery is always kept exceptionally clean and tidy, no matter the time of the day. All the staff are very friendly and could not fault any of them.
Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my son to Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool from another nursery and I can honestly say it was the best decision I have ever made. The nursery is amazing! The staff are so caring and nurturing and they always go that extra mile to keep you informed and happy as parents. The
rooms are spacious, clean and tidy whilst also having enough toys and activities out for children to play with. Activities are diverse and very well planned and parents are kept informed throughout the day of what the children are doing. The daily pictures and messages are invaluable. My son absolutely loves coming here and every time I pick my son up he has the biggest smile on his face! Thank you for making my baby boy's nursery experience so special.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both us parents and our daughter love Bright Horizons. The staff are excellent, the facilities are purpose-built (our previous nursery was a converted school which wasn't always fit for purpose). Thank you.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding staff, always so helpful.
My little granddaughter has been here since she was 4 months old. She has learned so much.
The food looks delicious and the menu is varied. Thank you for being great and supportive.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has attended this nursery since he was in baby room and is now in growing learners and ready to start school in September.
The support of all the staff from the day he started up to now has been amazing! He absolutely loves coming to nursery and I know he feels safe there. Communication
is fantastic and the staff have been brilliant with my little boy's speech and language referral and assessments for other things too. Highly recommend, and have done to a few friends who have also signed their children up.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and leave us a five star review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons, Callands has been amazing in settling in my daughter at her new nursery. After leaving her previous setting and starting in the toddler room, she has become more settled and comfortable in her new routine.
The ladies in the toddler room provide unique sensory and messy art activities
that are a lot of fun and have experiences that my daughter can get involved in. They focus on all the children’s interests and more often than not, I get beautiful pictures to take home that my daughter has made.
The ladies in Toddlers are great at answering any questions I have and making me feel heard as a parent. I genuinely believe that they value their relationships not only with the children but also with the parents as well.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your daughter is thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have a young daughter who is 2 at this nursery, right from the very start all the staff in the nursery attended to every need for both myself and my daughter. The baby room girls helped her to settle in made me feel at ease and relaxed, and updated me often with pictures and observations on my daughter's
progress. My daughter made great attachments with the staff in the baby room and always came to the nursery smiling and excited for her day. Since moving up to the toddler room, my daughter has settled well, made new attachments with the staff and made new friends. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who would like a friendly, professional, homely environment. Overall fantastic.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly, reliable and my child always received great care. I’m kept up to date and informed on my child's daily activities and know my child is well looked after. My child loves to play in the large outdoor space.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi, we are so pleased to hear that you are happy with our nursery. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The menu needs to be addressed, a lot of the food is served with sauce. It is nice to be diverse and offer foreign type foods but plain foods with the option of sauces might be better.
The past week or so on collection the staff have not offered any feedback on my little ones progress during the
day. I could have walked in and walked out with my child, literally unnoticed!
The outdoor space and the indoor activities are good, more photos of the children on the app please.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with us. I will pass on your review about the menu as we always ensure are varied and we have two different menus per season.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing nursery, full of love and care. I couldn't have asked for a better safe place for my children. The nursery has incredible outdoor space, which most nurseries don't have. All the activities are very well planned according to the child's interests and learning progress. The staff are
loving, caring and full of awesomeness.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi, thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled your children are thriving in our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After a rocky start, my son is more than happy at the nursery. The staff have been patient, understanding and given me confidence in knowing my son is well cared for. He evidently learns a lot and likes to show off his new skills at home.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. Do let the nursery know if there is anything we can improve.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.720)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.720) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 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 4.826 for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (255 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.826

  • 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 4.894 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool 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 123 number of registered child places is 24.6. 22 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.6 = 0.894

  • 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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Kate

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Kate has been a valued member of the Bright Horizons family since 2008. Before stepping into their current role, she was the Deputy Manager at one of the Bright Horizons nurseries in Liverpool, where she gained extensive experience supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, Kate takes great pride in their role as SEND Coordinator. She finds it incredibly rewarding to collaborate with families and support children in reaching their full potential, continually drawing inspiration from the progress each child achieves.

Kate holds a BA (Hons) in Learning Development and Support, which has played a key role in shaping their commitment to delivering exceptional care and guidance for every child she works with.

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Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

I joined the Callands team as a student in 2012 after finishing my Level 3 diploma in childcare. I was then offered a job as a full-time staff member in the Toddler room. In 2013 I went to Liverpool Hope University to study Education and childcare studies alongside working as bank staff at Callands.

During my last year of university, I completed my Level 3 forest school qualification and returned to Callands as Deputy Manager in 2018 after gaining experience as a room leader.

I am passionate about my job and enjoy getting to know the families here at Callands and watching the children grow during their time here. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family on days out to the zoo, farms, parks and many soft play centres with my daughter, Penelope.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 123 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Warrington?

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