Carleton Childcare

Carleton St Hildas School, Bispham Road, Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 7PE
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Carleton Childcare is a top-rated baby care, nursery, and preschool centre located in the heart of Poulton-le-Fylde. The setting also runs a holiday club in school holiday periods. The setting has been in the community for over 50 years and is a small family run business. The dedicated and experienced staff are passionate about providing the highest quality care and education to young children.

The nursery offers flexible hours, extended days, and a curriculum that follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to ensure your child is prepared for their transition into primary school. In addition to their focus on education, they also offer a range of activities and experiences designed to enhance communication, physical skills, and personal, social, and emotional development.

At Carleton Childcare, they understand that choosing the right childcare centre is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. That's why they invite you to visit and see for yourself why they believe they're the best choice for your family.
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Care Provided by Carleton Childcare

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Carleton Childcare
  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Loughran (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 46
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Carleton Childcare

  • FREE sessions for 2, 3, and 4 years olds with grant eligibility/fees and charges available on request.
    Competitive prices with flexible options available

Carleton Childcare Reviews (10)

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Carleton Childcare has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.810) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Carleton Childcare has 10 reviews.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are conscientious and caring, nothing is too much trouble for anyone. My child loves attending nursery and is always happy to come. Communication is very fluid and there is always someone available for advice or guidance on things. I love that we are invited to join in activities with nursery
and our child as well as stories and sharing of activities and photographs with us on a weekly basis with what they have been doing. Managers and senior staff are always happy to chat and really make you feel that nothing is ever too much trouble. We are particularly enjoying the activities that are provided for them including yoga, football and forest school. The links with the local primary school is also a huge positive for us and helps with transition when primary school is upon us. Thank you all for everything you do.

Reply from Sarah Loughran, Administrator at Carleton Childcare

Thank you for your wonderful comments. I am so pleased that you feel this way about our family setting and that we fulfil our aims and promises.


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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A beautiful nursery. We couldn't be happier with the progress our little one is making, emotionally and developmentally. I leave them knowing that they are in safe hands and having the most amazing fun. All the while knowing that they are being loved and cared for like one of their own. As parents this
is so reassuring and we are very lucky that our child is at Carleton Childcare.

Reply from Sarah Loughran, Administrator at Carleton Childcare

Thank you. It's a pleasure to look after your little one.


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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Carleton Childcare has looked after both of my children for the last four years (from 2020) from the baby room to 2+/ pre-school and then holiday club!
My eldest still goes to the holiday club and loves all the activities the staff arrange for the older children during the holidays. My youngest also
still attends nursery and is looked after so well by all the staff, who are so lovely, friendly and caring; they always ensure the children’s needs are met and plan amazing activities appropriate to the children’s ages and abilities to keep them engaged and entertained! They are really accommodating and offer short days (school times) as well as full days, term time or all year round and holiday club.
I cannot recommend the setting enough to anyone looking for childcare for babies, toddlers, preschool kids or children needing somewhere to attend during the holidays!

Reply from Sarah, Administrator at Carleton Childcare

Thank you; it's lovely to hear your recommendations - it's a pleasure.


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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery. I have not got a bad word to say. The staff, the setting, the atmosphere, the learning all top notch. My daughter is so happy here and has made lots of lovely friends. She loves all the 'aunties', they are all so kind and caring.

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Review from Jane H (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Carleton Childcare are always welcoming. They are brilliant with my son and he loves going there. In the three years he has been attending we have had no issues. They put his needs first and are always working to try and improve his learning and education. I cannot fault them.

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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely little nursery. As my little boy only started at 3 years old, he was really shy and nervous to start with but, within a couple of weeks, he really settled in and he loves it. He's so happy there and I feel at ease that he is being well looked after. Really homely and nurturing environment. Nice,
nutritious meals provided. Really good communication and approachable staff/manager.

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Carleton Childcare is such a wonderful, welcoming nursery! Our daughter loved her time there and now she started school, enjoys going back for holiday club. The whole team are so great with the children and when our little girl started, at age 2, she settled really quickly. Communication is great and
I know the staff plan engaging activities and are led by the children's interests. The aunties know the children well and can talk confidently about their development. I can't recommend the setting enough and I am so happy we chose to send our daughter here.

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My older daughter spent four years at Carleton Childcare before leaving to start school, so it was a no-brainer that we would send our little boy here too. Our daughter has fond and happy memories of her time here. The nursery gave her strong foundations and confidence, making the transition to school
as easy as possible. Our little boy absolutely loves the time he spends at nursery and runs in with a big smile on his face, even on days when he is feeling a little tired. A big smile and cuddle from one of the aunties always cheer him up. He thoroughly enjoys the daily activities and learning here is fun! The nursery manager and staff are so lovely and always so helpful and welcoming. Overall, Carleton Childcare is an excellent nursery.

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Review from J A (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl recently started in the baby room in October and has flourish so much already. There is a wide range of activities available to the children on a daily basis, my little one especially likes to get messy. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, nothing is ever too much for them. I would
highly recommend Carleton Childcare.

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl attends the holiday club and absolutely loves her time there. She loves all the staff members and has fantastic bonds with them all. They provide an excellent service and ensure the kids have a great time and of course, they ensure safety and well-being at all times.

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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.810)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.810) out of 10 for Carleton Childcare 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 4 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 5.000 for Carleton Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.81 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Carleton Childcare is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 46 number of registered child places is 9.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.2 = 0.435

  • 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 Carleton Childcare

What is the Age Range of Children that Carleton Childcare accepts?

Carleton Childcare accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Carleton Childcare Open?

Carleton Childcare is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Carleton Childcare have capacity for?

Carleton Childcare has capacity for a total of 46 Children.

How far is Carleton Childcare to the centre of Poulton-le-Fylde?

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

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