Highfield Nursery

155 Highfield Road, South Shore, Blackpool FY4 2HG
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9.8 55 Reviews
At Highfield Nursery in Blackpool, children enjoy a fantastic start to their early years in a purpose-built, spacious environment. Parents benefit from the nursery being conveniently located in the South Shore area with easy transport links and close proximity to primary schools.

The nursery has a secure garden featuring soft pour and tarmac areas with toys, houses and slides where children can learn social interaction through play.

In addition, there is a purpose-built preschool room, and a separate building for the young toddlers and babies

The children at Highfield are encouraged to be confident and to feel excited by what they can achieve, with a supportive team always behind them.

If you would like to see the nursery, the team would be proud to show you around the lovely setting.
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Care Provided by Highfield Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Chloe Hooper (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 47
  • 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
  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Highfield Nursery Reviews (55)

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9.8

Highfield Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.804) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Highfield Nursery has 55 reviews.

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Review from B H (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have just started and have already settled wonderfully into Highfield, the staff are always polite and ask me how they have been and if we have done anything over the weekend! I couldn't recommend it enough

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Review from Toni D (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come along so far during his nursery stay at Highfield. The staff are amazing and nothing is ever a problem. Can't wait to see how he does in his years to come. Thank Highfield for your support.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What can I say apart from a amazing nursery setting, the staff truly care about the children as a mum of 2 children who have or are attending Highfield nursery I couldn't ask for a better one. My daughter loves going she loves the fun activities the staff have planned for the children, she loves her
meals and choice of snacks. Nothing is too much for the staff and are very supportive great team. If u want a happy caring setting for your child/children to grow in there first years Highfield is your nursery.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and staff are brilliant, they always keep me updated and are available anytime to ask questions. They work hard to focus on the children's interests and create new activities for them, my son loves books and nursery are always adding to their collection. Definitely recommend.

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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been here 10 months, he wasn't keen at first but the staff helped him settle and he has now come on amazing, great nursery and great staff they are very helpful and easy to talk to, each room is amazing. Great nursery.

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Review from Kimberley D (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has started going 3 days a week since the beginning of September. He loves going to nursery and tells the staff he is going to miss them on a Friday when he finishes. He is so settled with the staff and the setting and has been doing settling-in sessions for pre-school.

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Review from Scott V (Father of Child) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highfield Nursery, is a fantastic nursery and the staff are really accommodating. At first my daughter was nervous but she has quickly found her feet and she now loves going. Her skills and personality has really grown leaps and bounds since joining.
I love how much they care for my daughter and how
they update rooms / activities all the time.
Thank you for everything you do for my daughter and please keep doing her hair like you do, being a typical male. I'm shocking at doing it.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

This is lovely, Thank you so much for your review and kind words!


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Review from Linda A (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery ever! My boy loves it and is always happy there. Thank you to all the staff, they look after our little ones, always busy doing things with children, I never had any complaints, definitely recommend!

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Review from Ty S (Father of Child) published on 8 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has special needs and was here for around a year. She developed really well during her time here, it made a positive impact on her limited speech and social skills. She can be quite a handful at times but the staff were always understanding.
The nursery itself is great, very secure and
the classrooms are great for the kids. The staff always gave us an update at the end of each day what our daughter had been up to, and regularly sent us pictures/videos via the app showing her taking part in activities.
A great place for kids, really supportive staff. Will be sending my next child here when he's old enough.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, We are very happy to hear your kind words and super happy to hear we will be caring for your new little one in the future!


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Review from C M (Grandmother of Child) published on 4 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has recently started at MiChild nursery and has settled in straight away and absolutely loves the days he attends, the staff are amazing and so helpful and caring, any questions are replied to and acted on immediately, there is nothing that is too much trouble.
The child is their absolute
priority and any needs are acted upon.
Great nursery I am very happy with the staff and the environment.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for choosing us for your grandson!


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Review from Kim W (Aunt of Child) published on 4 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager is an amazing manager who is full of passion and inspiring to all. She has made so many changes to Highfield and I have loved watching the nursery evolve over time. A big shout-out to another staff member in Toddlers too. My nephew loves her. Another shout out to the cook who cooks delicious
homemade food with a smile always on her face.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We appreciate your support.


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

The staff are so amazing with my little girl. If I have any questions they are always happy to help. She always comes home a happy baby and she always knows where she is when she gets dropped off and just settles in straight away. I like how they send me pictures of her progress and overall the nursery
is lovely.
I was very nervous about her going to nursery but now I feel so much more at ease.
Thank you to all the staff.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

So glad your little one is settled well! We love having her. Thank you for your review.


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Review from Lyndsay B (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Highfield nursery since January 2024, whilst it took him a while to settle into this new routine, he now absolutely loves it and is eager to get in and start his day. His language is coming on so much and he is experimenting more with trying different foods. I am sure he is cared
for well, is safe and most importantly happy when he is there. Thank you.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, He is doing amazing and we are so proud! Thank you for your continued support.


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Review from Lauren D (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for over 2 years and is very happy doing so. In that time, it is clear to see the bonds he has made with other children and staff.
He is always happy to go to nursery and always keen to share what they've been doing throughout the day.
I would happily recommend
it to anyone.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

This is lovely, thank you so much for your review and feedback!


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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't ask for a better nursery, my now 5-year-old attended and now my 3-year-old daughter attends Highfield Nursery both love/loved it, always happy to go. My daughter come on leaps since she started in September 2023 the staff are amazing nothing too much for them. Honestly couldn't wish for a better
nursery to send my children to always have fun things to do brilliant meals and snacks for them to enjoy

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback and review. We love having your little one!


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

I can not thank the staff enough for the amazing work they do and continue to do with my daughter since she has joined Highfield Nursery she has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are an amazing team and are so helpful and kind and truly dedicated to their job roles ensuring that not only my child
has the best learning experiences but the whole toddler room. I cannot thank them enough for all the hard work that they do and continue to do so.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

Thank you so much for your review and kind words, we really appreciate your feedback!


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Review from Rache M (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fabulous nursery, my little girl has come on so much since starting here earlier this year. Lovely staff, apps really useful in keeping in contact with the nursery and updates on your children. A lovely variety of fresh food is served daily.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

Thank you so much for your review and kind wors, we really appreciate your feedback!


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Review from Stephanie K (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is always eager to get through the door to me which speaks huge volumes and my older daughter went too. Such lovely staff, can't fault anything with this nursery at all. I always have a happy child at every drop-off and pick-up!

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

Thank you so much for your review and kind words, we really appreciate your feedback!


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to this nursery now for 17 months and I have never had any complaints, the staff are always very informative on pick up and polite. On his online journal, I can always see when he's eaten, slept and had nappies changed and always post lovely photos and messages about what they
have been doing that day. I'm happy with the meals that he's been fed and sticks to a very good well balanced diet and never comes home hungry. His speech, social and physical development is improving each and every day he's there and learning so much even at such a young age. He's always happy to go into nursery and always happy and smiling when picking him up and always properly cleaned after meal times and messy play. The nursery has a great variety of toys, sensory items and learning materials along with a lovely outdoor space to keep the children happy and learning. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Abbie Ainsworth, Manager at Highfield Nursery

Thank you so much for your review and kind words, we really appreciate your feedback!


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Review from Mahnoor H (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My children are so happy to go to the nursery every day, they do variety of activities there. I love the staff they are so good at communicating and understanding. I'm really happy with this nursery even my children's health visitor told me I chose a good nursery for their development.

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Thank you so much for your review and kind words, we really appreciate your feedback!


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.804)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.804) out of 10 for Highfield Nursery 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 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.804 for Highfield Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (265 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 285 Ratings = 4.804

  • 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 Highfield Nursery is based on 23 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4, which has been reached with 23 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 (8)

Chloe

Chloe Hooper

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2021

Chloe join MiChild in 2021, Chloe is level 3 qualified and is our settings SENCO.

Chloe is First Aid qualified and is a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Chloe has over 9 years experience within the childcare sector.

Chloe supports staff with their goals and intentions within the room and helps build exciting opportunities for our children, Chloe also has 3 children of her own.

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Yvonne

Yvonne Sutcliffe

Job Title: Baby Room Leader/ Third in charge

Joined: 2024

Yvonne is based in our baby room, Yvonne has over 30 years experience within the childcare sector.

Yvonne brings new ideas to our baby room and how we can support their development further using their interests and has great parent partnerships.

Yvonne enjoys spending time with family and her grandchildren.

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Nicole

Nicole Hassall

Job Title: Toddler Room Leader

Joined: 2024

Nicole has been part of our team since November 2024, Nicole has over four years experience.

Nicole is caring and builds good relationships with children, Nicole enhancing areas of play to the children's interests and making exciting new experiences for the children.

Nicole also has 2 children of her own and enjoys spending quality time with her family

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Casey

Casey Fiander

Job Title: L2 Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Casey has recently joined our team at Highfield from one of sister nurseries, Casey has over five years experience working with all age groups.

Casey works within our Toddler room and enjoys being creative with the children, Casey is currently working towards her Level 3 childcare qualification.

Casey has 3 step children and enjoys taking them anywhere and everywhere.

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Sarah Copley

Job Title: L3 Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Sarah currently works within our baby room, Sarah has over 5 years experience.
Sarah builds great relationships within our baby room and helps build secure attachments, Sarah enjoys taking the babies for walks and showing them new experiences by going to the library and seeing new surroundings.

Sarah has one child and in her spare time enjoying building Lego and playing games with her little boy.

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Oyin

Oyin Akinlotan

Job Title: Trainee Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Oyin is based in our Preschool room, Oyin is working towards her level 2 with us.

Oyin enjoys practicing key skills the children will need and how to get the children school ready, Oyin builds relationships with the children and parents to ensure they set achieve goals ready for school.

Oyin enjoys spending time with her two children at home and building on her faith.

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Tracey

Tracey Larkin

Job Title: Cook

Joined: 2016

Tracey is our wonderful cook, Tracey ensures all children and staff get healthy meals throughout the day, Tracey is also Level 3 Qualified and supports when needed without every room.

Tracey enjoys spending time with her three children and family, Tracey likes to relax by going to a rave

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Tracey Larkin

Job Title: Cook

Joined: 2016

Tracey is our wonderful cook, Tracey ensures all children and staff get healthy meals throughout the day, Tracey is also Level 3 Qualified and supports when needed without every room.

Tracey enjoys spending time with her three children and family, Tracey likes to relax by going to a rave

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highfield Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Highfield Nursery accepts?

Highfield Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Highfield Nursery Open?

Highfield 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 Highfield Nursery have capacity for?

Highfield Nursery has capacity for a total of 47 Children.

How far is Highfield Nursery to the centre of Blackpool?

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

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