Boat House Day Nursery

Town Lane, Dukinfield SK16 4BX
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9.9 51 Reviews
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Boat House Day Nursery has been purpose-built to offer a bright and stimulating environment in which children can develop towards the challenges of full-time education.

The facility includes a purpose-designed soft play area, an indoor adventure play area and a sensory theatre, while biometric and CCTV security offers parents additional peace of mind.

Boat House Day Nursery offers excellent facilities. Each room creates an environment that has been designed with a focus on the unique needs of children.
Outdoor play is an important part of the nursery's approach and extra-curricular activities include Spanish lessons, music, dance and movement.

There are a number of additional features that enhance their nursery facilities including a Sensory Theatre and a large indoor adventure play area, designed especially for their older children and not forgetting their babies and toddlers, they have a purpose designed soft play area.

To complement their facilities they also have an imaginative toy town, where their children's imagination has no boundaries, an area for parents to relax and have refreshments while visiting, and ample parking and drop-off zones.

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Care Provided by Boat House Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Claire Rawson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 150
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Boat House Day Nursery

  • Basic day (09:00-16:00): £250.00 per week, £53.50 per day
    Extended day (08:00-17:30): £275.50 per week, £58.00 per day
    Early bird (07:30-08:00): £3.00 per day
    Night Owl (17:30-18:00): £3.00 per day
    £38.00 per session (Minimum of 2 sessions) 08:00-12:30 (lunch included) 13:00-17:30 (tea included)

  • 2, 3 & 4 year old Funded places available.
    Working parents of 2, 3 & 4 year old 15 & 30 hours funded places available.
  • Parking

  • Car Park available


Boat House Day Nursery Reviews (51)

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Boat House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Boat House Day Nursery has 51 reviews.

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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I currently have 2 children attending the Boat House Day Nursery, my son started nursery when he was 5 months old and my little girl also has attended since 6 months old. Both my children's confidence has grown significantly over the last year and their progress with their development has been amazing!
The staff have been so supportive from greeting my children in the morning, supporting with separation and always ensuring their needs are put first. The staff work alongside parents very well, we have been to many workshops where we have been able to spend time with our children in the nursery completing activities and chatting with the staff. Both my little boy and girl had dietary needs which the nursery have accommodated excellently and all the staff have been amazing ensuring our children's dietary needs are met and they have been provided with alternatives.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review and we are pleased how happy you are with our parent partnership. We will continue to promote our parent partnership


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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my sons have attended this nursery my youngest started November 2024. We've recently increased his days as we as parents think it's doing him the world of good being in the right environment looked after by the amazing staff members. The app they use give us constant updates on day to day activities.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are really pleased your son enjoys coming to nursery and has settled well


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Review from Beth C (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves Boat House Day Nursery, his speech and development has come along massively since starting. He's more sociable and really enjoys his time there. The nursery nurses are amazing too, they all greet him by name when we arrive, which I think it's really nice as it's such a personal touch.
I'd recommend Boat House to anybody.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are happy to hear your child enjoys coming to nursery and is making some fantastic progress within his development.


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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is amazing and so are all the staff. My child has come on so much in the last 12 months and that is because of the amazing staff. They give every child a warm welcome in the morning and has a really positive start to everyday with the goodbye just as good.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy to hear how well your child is doing and the progress they have made over the last 12 months. We will continue to provide the care and support for your children and make their nursery days full of fun and enjoyment.


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Review from Georgia R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently joined this nursery and she has settled in so quickly. My mind has been put at ease as she is only six months. They have helped to start weaning her and she comes out so happy. The girls are happy to answer any questions I have, they give me a detailed overview of her day and
are all lovely and welcoming.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad to hear your daughter has settled well and is enjoying nursery.


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Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a great nursery and the staff are amazing! My son was very wary, at first, when he started as he's only used to me but the staff have made him feel so happy and loved. Thank you and keep up the great work.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it's great to hear that your son has now settled at nursery and enjoys his time at nursery.


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Review from Tenneil D (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very proactive team, considering the busy environment. Always wanting to develop children's skills and build really good individual bonds with the children. Very clear to see the enjoyment they have for their jobs.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, the staff enjoy providing activities that are fun and exciting and that help to promote the children's development.


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Review from Stephen M (Father of Child) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery that has helped progress our children on in so many areas and develop their characters. Staff in the rooms and in the office and management have great proactive communication. Most importantly, the children love their time there and I feel reassured that they are being well looked
after and engaged while having fun. Would highly recommend Boat House Day Nursery to any parent as a great starting point for their child's foundation blocks into learning and character building.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we will continue to provide the care and support for your children and make their nursery days full of fun and enjoyment.


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

My child's confidence has grown a lot over the last month and his social skills have been improving in terms of less parallel playing but instead playing with another child. He enjoys the soft play and tells me all about it when he comes home, he loves the girls that run the room and feels comfortable
and confident with them and being in their care.
I would however like to have more of an update overall on the app but overall, it's a great nursery.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate your feedback.


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Review from Ashley G (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, my son is non-verbal and has additional struggles. Staff here are so lovely and welcoming. My child confidently walks to his room and walks away from me to play. He is so settled and has been since his first week in nursery. He adjusted so well from being home with me full-time to nursery
full-time all because of the amazing, loving and caring staff.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we will continue to give our full support to your son throughout his journey here at Boat House.


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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Boat House Day Nursery was an amazing experience for my daughter. She had attended the nursery for two and a half years, give or take. The progress she made in that time was incredible. All the staff and key workers that had worked with her were impeccable, very attentive and cared so much for her.
We couldn't fault one member of staff, from the girls in management to the girls in the rooms. The Boat House will be massively missed by her and we look forward to being back there soon with our youngest daughter. Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure watching your child grow during her time with us. We look forward to welcoming your youngest child with us.


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Review from Damien C (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going here for two years and is now entering the last month or so before school in September. I'll always remember having two nursery applications in front of me and my eyes were glued and all for Boat House Day Nursery. All I've got to say is absolutely fantastic. I will always remember
we always used to have trouble to start with getting our son to settle into nursery however the Boat House facilitated my son's needs and helped him settle and since then he looks forward to going. He has his good and bad days however the nursery is very caring and looks after his needs perfectly and always looks forward to a cuddle from his key worker who has been with him since day one in toddlers up to preschool 2. The nursery has also helped with regular meetings and got an EHCP (education, health and care plan) in place ready for my son's big step which I can't thank everyone involved enough for getting my son what he needs to help him through the next step of his journey. Honestly, if we could keep him here we would. Highly recommended.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for these lovely words, it has been a pleasure supporting your son through his early years journey. We would like to wish him well in his next chapter moving on to reception.


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Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't wish for a better nursery for my child, he loves going and I feel so comfortable leaving him in the care of the lovely staff there. The set-up for me of being able to have flexible days for childcare has been a lifesaver, without the flexible days I wouldn't have been able to afford to go
back to work.
My child has developed really well since going to the Boat House Day Nursery, he's learning lots and does a wide range of activities to support his learning and development. The nursery staff identify where he is doing well but also areas for improvement so I can work on this at home with him.
I can't thank the nursery enough for everything they do!

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we will continue to provide the care and support for your child and make his nursery days full of fun and enjoyment


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

My son started at The Boat House over 2 years ago and I cannot fault my experience with them. They always go above and beyond to help my son who has additional needs, very accommodating, informative, understanding, and supportive. My son has progressed amazingly due to the staff's help and support and
he has gained so much confidence within the staff and also within himself. The guidance and help I have also received from staff for extra support for my son has been great and I cannot thank them enough.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for this lovely review, we will continue to support your son's needs and support him in his transition to school over the coming year.


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Review from J R (Foster Parent of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I look after two foster children and both have attended this nursery - both received so much love and care from the staff. Staff helped with gaining an ECHP for one child and since attending here he has grown so much across all areas of development and has turned into a happy, funny little boy who loves
running into nursery every morning.
Choosing this nursery was definitely one of the best decisions we have made. We feel confident that they have been given the best possible start to their new life and that the education and love they received at The Boat House will assist them in their future.
The staff are so kind and caring, they couldn’t do more to help. Both children have displayed different SEN needs and the nursery have a great understanding and approaching this.
I cannot thank them enough for what they have done for both children and will be sad when the youngest moves on.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to look after your children, and to have watched them learn and support them in getting ready for school.


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Review from Iram K (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been connected to Boat House Day Nursery since 2017 and still going on. My kids are always happy with them and I have also felt my kids learning and visible progress with their support. I have never had any worries at all. They are the best ones I have ever seen, they are all-rounders in every
department; whether it’s kids learning, care, nutrition, activities, facilities, safety and security, cleanliness and especially staff interaction and their concern towards children and parents. This shows that they are fully professional and dedicated towards their responsibilities. I wish them all the very best forever and want to see them shining and growing forever.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review; it has been such a pleasure looking after each of your children. This review means so much to us as a team, thank you again for your kind words.


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, my son has been going for over 9 months now and he loves it there. The staff are lovely and helpful with anything.
My son used to cry getting dropped off but now runs into the room with excitement for the day.
Would highly recommend.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It's a pleasure looking after your child.


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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Boat House for just over a year now and it's like a second home to him. He loves all the staff and always has the best day, coming home with new skills and great stories about the fun he has had. There are a lot of things I appreciate about this nursery; The staff have always
been so helpful and accommodating, from helping him with a medical emergency last year to helping him with potty training this year and everything in between. They are flexible to our care requirements, with great communication and attention to detail. The food has always impressed me, varied and nutritional meals and lots of different flavours. The days are structured well but still give the children lots of independence and freedom to be creative. It feels very Montessori-based and sometimes I am amazed at the things my son picks up so quickly. Finally, it's a nice location and a good size with lots of outdoor play and the indoor sensory room and soft play are also great. No complaints!

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for the lovely review, we are always happy to help and support our families. It's a pleasure looking after your child.


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Review from Jade F (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has helped my son since he started last year, they have picked up on his problems and we have together got things in place to help him. I couldn’t have asked for a better set of staff to look after both of my children. They are always there for the children and parents and actually listen
to you. The children are well taken care of and everyone goes that extra mile.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to look after your children, to watch them learn and support them in getting ready for school.


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

Amazing nursery!
My child has learnt so much only being there 3 months. She was very shy at first but the staff was so helpful with settling her.
Staff are amazing and all-around great carers.
The nursery is clean.

Reply from Claire Rawson, Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to look after your children, to watch them learn and support them in getting ready for school.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.856)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10 for Boat 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 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 4.956 for Boat House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (305 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 319 Ratings = 4.956

  • 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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Boat House Day Nursery is based on 27 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 150 number of registered child places is 30. 27 Positive Reviews ÷ 30 = 0.9

  • 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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Claire Rawson

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Hi, my name is Claire and I am the Nursery Manager at Boat House Day Nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Boat House Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Boat House Day Nursery accepts?

Boat House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Boat House Day Nursery Open?

Boat 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 Boat House Day Nursery have capacity for?

Boat House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 150 Children.

How far is Boat House Day Nursery to the centre of Dukinfield?

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

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