Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

73 School Lane, Hartford, Northwich CW8 1PF
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  • Hartford Old School House Day Nursery, Northwich
Hartford Old School House Day Nursery operates from a beautiful, old building in Hartford, Cheshire and aims to offer local parents a professional approach to childcare and an environment that is ideal for early years learning.

The setting is run by an enthusiastic management team and a team of nursery nurses with a vast range of experience in childcare. Most of the staff have been with the setting since it opened in 2006.

All education is age-specific with a wide range of resources to suit progress through the early years. There is a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, as well as active play. They encourage a natural, open-ended environment and are currently working towards an award for Surfers Against Sewage, which is a plastic free pledge to reduce the amount of single use plastic they use.

There is a large outside play area, with a separate 'growing area' for the children to learn about the world and grow their own vegetables. The nursery also has two guinea pigs, 3 fish, snails and stick insects.

The nursery has access to 2 minibuses and they are regularly used to transport children to forest school twice a week, for trips out to various places and they are also used to take and collect children from local schools who access wraparound care.

There are weekly visits during term time from Development First Couching who provide sports activities for the Pre-School and Jolly Giraffe room. Diddi Dance come weekly and provide a dancing class for the Busy Bees room. The local church outreach worker also come in once a fortnight to work with pre-school children on fun activities which vary each visit. Rhythm time visit Babies and Tiny Tiger children once a week too.

They also run a thriving before and after school club and holiday club (wraparound care) supporting there local school, Hartford Manor, Hartford Primary School and Davenham Primary School.

Care Provided by Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Butler (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

  • £66.50 per day nursery session (7.30am - 6.00pm)
    £42.50 per half day nursery session (8am - 1pm) or (1pm - 6pm)
    £7.00 Breakfast club (wraparound care, 5-11 years)
    £10.00 After school club 3.00pm - 4.30pm (wraparound care, 5-11 years)
    £16.00 After school club 3.00pm - 6.00pm (wraparound care, 5-11 years)
    £40.00 per full day Holiday club (wraparound care, 5-11 years)
    £25.00 per half day holiday club (wraparound care, 5-11 years)


  • Discounts for full weeks of daycare or wraparound care, ask for details. Sibling discounts available, subject to conditions


  • Parking
  • Nursery has parking facilities directly outside.


Hartford Old School House Day Nursery Reviews (51)

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Hartford Old School House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hartford Old School House Day Nursery has 51 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are absolutely thrilled with our experience at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery. The nursery is impeccably clean and well-maintained, providing a safe and hygienic environment for the children. The staff are incredibly kind and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure each child feels
loved and cared for.
The overall environment is calm and tidy, creating a perfect atmosphere for learning and play. The management team is outstanding-responsive, approachable, and genuinely interested in feedback. They always listen to our concerns and suggestions, making us feel valued as parents.
Most importantly, I trust Hartford Old School House Day Nursery wholeheartedly with my daughter's care. Knowing she is in such capable and compassionate hands gives us immense peace of mind. I highly recommend Hartford Old School House Day Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and reliable nursery for their child.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is a pleasure to have your daughter here with us. Sarah


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so happy with the nursery since our son started 2 afternoons in September aged 9 months. He’s settled in really well, the staff are great and really care about the children. We have seen him develop so much and can tell that he really enjoys his time there.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

It is a pleasure to have your son here with us at Old School House, Sarah and Emma


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hartford Old School House offers an incredibly welcoming, supportive and nurturing environment to all of the children who attend. We know that our son has an absolute blast when there and loves the activities and excursions that they go on. The staff are warm and welcoming and are always keen to let
us know how he has been getting on. We feel so privileged to be able to send our son there!

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thanks for your lovely comment, it is a pleasure to have your son here with us, Sarah and Emma


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nice clean environment, staff are all great plenty of variety in the meals throughout the day.
I enjoy receiving regular daily updates where it’s nice to see my son enjoying his day and learning new skills.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thanks you for your lovely comments, its a pleasure to have your son here with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely outstanding nursery, my daughter has been coming here since lockdown, she was the nursery's lockdown baby!
The staff are absolutely amazing, can’t do enough for my daughter and me as her mother.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone, and have done over the years.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thanks for your lovely comment, it is a pleasure to have your daughter here with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I took my daughter for a show around the nursery to start in the coming April 2024.
The place and rooms are beautiful and the staff are amazing. They are so kind and caring and made sure all my questions were answered.
The staff really made me and my daughter feel so welcome and comfortable that
we signed up to join the nursery.
We can't wait to start our journey with you all.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thanks for your lovely comment, we can't wait for you to start your journey with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for the past 3 months and has loved his time here so far. We have never had him cry when we have dropped him off he always lunges to go to the staff for a cuddle each morning. He has settled so nicely here which is a testament to how welcome and at home he feels
with the staff and his surroundings. He loves his food here which I have to be honest when I visit the nursery it always smells amazing from the chef preparing it. The feedback, app and communication are lovely and even though my eldest son has never attended this nursery they always greet him and ask him about his classes etc. Lovely warm environment would definitely recommend.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comment, it is a pleasure to have your son hear with us. Sarah and Emma


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are the most kind and caring nursery! Every time I come in they make my little girl feel so special and welcome. So professional and approachable, amazing facilities and even better staff. I wouldn’t take my daughter anywhere else and I also didn’t go and look at any other nurseries as I knew that
this was the one. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since being at Hartford, nothing is ever too much and the updates you get throughout the day make you know they are safe and well cared for.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thanks for your lovely comment, it is a pleasure to have your daughter here with us, Sarah.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one is so excited to go into nursery every day. Every single staff member is friendly and will always go the extra mile to show compassion and care to the children. I wouldn’t trust anyone else!

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Hi, thanks for your lovely comment, we have loved looking after all 3 of your boys, Sarah.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having moved to the area in the last 18 months means we have used other day nurseries. This one is the best!
We have one child in nursery and one using before/after school club and cannot fault the care our children get. They enjoy their time at Hartford Old School. What is more the team work with
us when something comes up at short notice, that really does make a huge difference to stress levels, knowing if they can help they will!
Other nurseries have been a lot less accommodating.
Top marks for Hartford Old School, a great team, a great environment and supportive of parents to boot!

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, we are glad you are happy here at Old School House.
Regards, Sarah


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery and all the beautiful staff that work there! After experiencing a terrible event at my son's previous nursery that left him in hospital I was so scared about sending him to a new nursery but knew he needed it for his development. But after visiting the nursery and seeing how homely,
warm and friendly it is and chatting with the nursery manager who went above and beyond to make me feel at ease and make my son transition into this nursery as painless as possible I was sure it was the right nursery. 6 months on and my son loves it there, he happily skips into the nursery and is met by such lovely warm staff who he adores, and they adore him, he comes home and tells me what a good day he’s had and all the fun stuff he’s done, I genuinely couldn’t ask for more! I’m so happy I found this nursery, and I couldn’t be more grateful to the manager and her amazing team for what they have done for me and my little boy, it really is home from home and I believe the best nursery.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, we are glad you are happy here at Old School House and we made you feel at ease and supported. Regards, Sarah


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two boys attend the after-school club at the nursery. They really enjoy their time there. They are well looked after, fed very well, and given lots of activities to do and the staff and other children are great with the boys. Would highly recommended!

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, we are glad you are happy here at Old School House.
Regards, Sarah


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children have been in the nursery since they were 4 months and 2 years old. Both are now in a local primary school. We still use the before and after school at the nursery as we feel the children are part of the nursery family. The staff are lovely! They have been really flexible and supportive
around our working hours - in particular my husband's shift changes!
All staff have played a huge part in both our children’s lives. Highly recommend!

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, we are glad you are happy here at Old School House and we made you feel at ease and supported. Regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 3 daughters attend the nursery and wrap around care.
We can not fault the staff and environment at all. Highly recommend it to everyone who wants a supportive, developmental, trusted environment.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, we are glad you are happy here at Old School House.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Old School House is a home-from-home nursery setting. Staff are warm and friendly and have such amazing bonds with the children. My little girl loves going into preschool each day and has a really close relationship with her key worker. She’s attended the setting since she was 14 months old and has
loved all the rooms she’s been in. The outdoor space is also brilliant and the managers are so approachable and accommodating.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, we are glad you are happy here at Old School House.
Regards, Sarah


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 9 months old and from the minute she started we have felt at ease. The staff who work there are all so professional, friendly and approachable. The facilities are exceptional and everywhere feels very safe for children. Communication is fantastic
and the use of the online app system to keep me updated about her day helps to put my mind at ease. The food is amazing and my daughter enjoys every meal that she is given (all homemade!). My daughter loves going to nursery and the progress I have seen in her since she started has been huge.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for your lovely comment, it is a pleasure to have your daughter here with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since he was 9 months old and I have nothing but great things to say about it.
One of the many reasons we chose here was due to them having a separate (but still part of the room) sleeping area for baby’s and that there were many cots so that multiple babies could
nap at the same time, this is not the case in most other nurseries.
The staff are all fantastic, they are warm, attentive and playful with the children.
Parents are kept up to date with their child’s activities throughout the day via an app but you do get a quick rundown at the end of the day.
Facilities are also good, really nice outside area to explore and lots of things to keep them entertained. On occasion, they also take a trip out to the park, forest, library etc.
Really good selection of food on the menu and my child always eats whatever they serve.
A great nursery.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thanks so much for your lovely review, its a pleasure to have your son here with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent. My little girl loves nursery. It has such a lovely family feel, every staff member knows us when we drop off and pick up. The updates throughout the day are brilliant, really puts our minds at ease.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it's a pleasure to have your daughter here with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful caring staff who know each child's personality and easily adjust activities to match the child.
With open-world play and external classes coming in I feel my child has a well-rounded week.
Catering is brilliant with an onsite cook who makes everything fresh.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Hello, thank you for your lovely review, it's been a pleasure to have your child here with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended Hartford Old School House Nursery between the age of 9 months and 4 years (she is in her final few weeks now until big school time!).
We simply couldn’t recommend the Old School House Nursery more.
The staff are beyond kind and they do absolutely everything in the best interest
of the children.
It has been a safe, fun, nurturing and most importantly caring environment for our daughter.
Whenever we have had any concerns about our daughter’s welfare, the staff have always listened to us, no matter how trivial it might have seemed.
The staff always go the extra mile to provide an amazing experience for the children such as trips to the forest, the park and bringing outside activities in such as football and dance.
The food is brilliant, so healthy, they managed to get our daughter to eat things she never would at home!
We couldn’t have asked for a better start in life for our daughter and we will be forever grateful to the staff and management.

Reply from Sarah Butler, Manager at Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for a lovely review, it has been a pleasure to have your daughter here with us over the years and she will be missed by us all. Good luck on your new adventures!


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.961)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10 for Hartford Old School House Day Nursery 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 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.961 for Hartford Old School House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (392 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 408 Ratings = 4.961

  • 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 Hartford Old School House Day Nursery is based on 34 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 34 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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Meet the Team (3)

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Sarah Butler

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

Hi, I'm Sarah, I am 40 years old with too many years of childcare experience to count! I did my level 3 back in 1999 followed by my foundation degree in 2012 and more recently a management qualification. I live at home with my husband, son and dog. I have had several childcare careers, including nannying, childminding and finally settling in nurseries, becoming a deputy manager in 2010 followed by a manager in 2012 and have stayed in management ever since.


Early years are my passions and I believe the best years are those of children 0-5, I feel honoured to be part of their early year's journey and nurture them to become the best!


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Sophie Woodcock

Job Title: Nursery Third in Charge

Joined: 2015

Hi I'm Sophie, I started as an apprentice at Hartford Old School House in 2015 after leaving sixth form with 4 A levels. I was based in Tiny tigers for 3 years before moving to Preschool for 2 years. I have now taken on the role of Out of School Club leader, SENDCO and Third in charge. I enjoy working with all ages and I am a firm believer of learning through play. It has been so lovely watching little ones from back in tiny tigers leaving for big school and joining our out of school club room and carrying on their journey with us.


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Stephanie Garton

Job Title: Room Leader - Tiny Tigers

Joined: 2019

I'm room leader In Tiny Tigers and I'm Level 3 qualified Nursery practitioner. I first started at Hartford Old School House as a student and mixed in all different rooms to gather and gain experience with all ages. I instantly enjoyed my time here and found my forever place in Tiny Tigers. I love watching and helping your young ones grow into independent little humans. I love making messy/sensory hands on activities for the children to explore. I'm confident and want to be able to help your children achieve the best that they deserve and reach their full potential. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and friends.


Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford Old School House Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Hartford Old School House Day Nursery accepts?

Hartford Old School House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hartford Old School House Day Nursery Open?

Hartford Old School House Day Nursery 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 Hartford Old School House Day Nursery have capacity for?

Hartford Old School House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Hartford Old School House Day Nursery to the centre of Northwich?

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