Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

C/O Queens Drive Primary School, Black Bull Lane, Preston PR2 3LA
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9.9 50 Reviews
  • Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood, Preston
Evergreen enriches the lives of children to laugh, learn, love and grow.

Evergreen was established in September 2017, opening its first setting in Fulwood. The settings are designed to feel like a home from home, whilst also providing the very best care and education for all children. Fulwood has 2 open plan rooms where children ages 2 to 4 years can explore and a large outdoor area which can be accessed by the children freely.

Evergreen is family run and they pride themselves in always striving for excellence in their approach to early years education, which in turn positively influences children's daily lives and prepares them for school and their life ahead.

The team has a strong set of core values and principles that they have developed as the ‘Evergreen Way’ and these are fully embedded and drive all that they do at Evergreen. The main aim always being that Evergreen wants all children to be happy, confident and believe they can achieve their potential.

On two occasions, Evergreen has been awarded national recognition for their early years practice, which they are very proud of. More recently the owner and senior early years teacher have been identified exemplars in early years and furthermore invited onto the lead practitioner programme for Lancashire, which leads the development of high-quality practice within Lancashire’s early years.

Care Provided by Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alison Astley and Mehz Umarji (Senior Early Years Teacher/Practice Lead and Deputy Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-17:45
    Tuesday 07:45-17:45
    Wednesday 07:45-17:45
    Thursday 07:45-17:45
    Friday 07:45-17:45
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

  • Please contact them via email and they can send out a fee structure and policy upon request.


  • Please contact them via email and they can send out a fee structure and policy upon request.


Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood Reviews (50)

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Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.867) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood has 50 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery, kids are happy to stay and enjoy various activities. Parents are being frequently updated with planned activities and events, pictures and child individual progress. Everyone at evergreen is very positive and helpful, highly recommended.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for this excellent review - it was so lovely to read.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so impressed with how our little boy has settled into Evergreen, Fulwood. The staff are so nurturing and experienced. The setting is beautiful and well-resourced. The staff appear to love working there and this is reflected in how the children progress.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that your little boy has settled well with us and that you are enjoying your Evergreen journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, they take particular care and nurturing to another level. They personalise your child's development. I would highly recommend this nursery if you want your child to reach a good level of education. I can't think of a negative moment whilst my child attended this nursery.
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Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for this wonderful review. We feel very proud reading it!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Evergreen since January. She gets very excited on her nursery days and is always eager to see her friends and the staff there. The staff supported both my daughter and myself in her transition to a new nursery. The activities provided by all staff are fantastic and the
weekly updates are brilliant to keep me up to date and to continue them at home. My daughter is always eager to tell and show me what they have been doing.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review, it really means so much to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has spent over 2 years in this setup and we absolutely love the way he has developed his skills. All the staff are so approachable and helpful and available all the time I will highly recommend parents to have confidence leaving their child in this set-up.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for this great review. We are very pleased to know that you would highly recommend Evergreen.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was really anxious about sending my little boy to nursery as he was really reserved around new people. The nursery couldn't have made him feel more welcome. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting. Everything from his language to his confidence has improved. The app and updates really help
keep us updated on everything he's doing and help with the anxiety with felt when he first started.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you so much for this really positive review. We are so happy that we helped reduce any worries you had, prior to starting with us, and that you are all happy with us here at Evergreen.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The variety of activities are brilliant, constantly changing, and provides a stimulating learning and fun environment. She always comes home telling lots of stories of things she has done during the day and seems very happy. The staff are all very approachable and friendly and give a full briefing at
the end of the day. Communication is via the app and regular photos are brilliant and reassuring that our child is well looked after and happy.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for your wonderful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to write it and are very happy that your little one is happy with us at Evergreen.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, our son is very happy since starting here. They are engaging, and very caring. They do so many activities every week and we get a detailed breakdown of what they have been up to. We’d highly recommend to anyone.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

This is such a wonderful review, thank you so much for sharing your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter absolutely loves her time at Evergreen. The staff are wonderful and give an in depth discussion about what they have been up to at each pick up. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to everyone. Our daughter has come on so much since being here which is credit to all the lovely
staff and the brilliant learning environment.

Reply from Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

A huge thank you for this wonderful feedback. It makes us very happy to know how happy you are with Evergreen!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery. All staff are kind and caring and treat my son as their own!

Reply from Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you so much for this really fabulous review. It makes us so happy to read such wonderful feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, who really care about all the children. Always have a great range of fun and educational activities with well thought out themes. Staff are caring and attentive. A real child-focused nursery. Would recommend to everyone!

Reply from Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

What a wonderful review. Thank you so much! It really means the world to us to read such positive things about Evergreen.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have had a good experience at Evergreen. Despite my daughter having an unsettled start, staff helped her to feel happy and calm.

Reply from Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for this lovely review. It is so nice to read that your daughter is happy and settled with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with my daughter's progress. She is settling very well, all staff are very good, very friendly and helping very good.
So all good, no concerns.

Reply from Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for this really lovely review, which we really do value.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with Evergreen Early Years.
He's learned well.
Please can you tell kids when they play with each other/with siblings don't throw the toys or hit each other, we told/teach the kids but sometimes kids listen to teachers.
Thank you.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We always encourage good sharing and playing carefully with our friends, but yes of course we will remind our little ones how important it is to have nice manners.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been delighted with Evergreen in Fulwood. The staff seem to genuinely care and communication with parents is excellent. I have had issues with high staff turnover at other nurseries and this isn't an issue here. The variety of activities always seems plentiful and well planned out. They have
visitors coming into the nursery to do sports activities, bring pets in and speak about different occupations. They encourage outdoor play and have an outside classroom for all weather.
The meals are always different and have hot meals from the school. I love that they get the children to make their tea and this has helped with involvement at home.


The app they use is great and I always feel like they are putting the children first alongside updating parents with news and activities.


Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for this amazing review - it makes us so happy to receive such wonderful feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter having a very good experience at nursery. Nursery gives a lot of support to all the children and parents. Thanks to the nursery, all are giving so many opportunities and helping my daughter with her extra support. Thank you very much.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for this lovely review; it means so much to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great pre-school. Lovely staff, educational. Impressed with the amount of activities and the thought which has gone into each one to progress the children. The staff know the children individually and really good knowledge of them. My daughter loves it and gets upset if I pick her up early!
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outdoor play and exercise. Helping them to learn to ride a bike is fantastic and the gym sessions, are such a good idea. Nothing bad to say.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for leaving us this wonderful review, it means so much to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Evergreen for one year now. We are so happy with her experience. She took a while to settle in and has been emotional at times, but the staff are so nurturing and have calmed her down. They have all built up great relationships with our daughter and she loves going to
nursery and talks about the staff at home.
The activities they provide are fabulous; there's a range of indoor and outdoor activities. The nursery has a great outdoor space which creates curiosity, enhances their gross motor skills and gives them a space to enjoy messy play! The food menu is varied and caters for all needs. There's a choice of snack throughout the day and a water station. The contact with parents is great. We get a detailed handover on every collection about the day. We couldn't be happier about the service at Evergreen Early Years (Fulwood). Five stars.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for saying such wonderful things about your experience with us, it means so much to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Most fabulous nursery my child has been to! I have three children and this nursery is my favourite. Staff are truly amazing! They take time to get to know your child and you! I can’t recommend this nursery enough. Thank you for helping me grow my child.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for this great review, it is so lovely to read that we are your favourite!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience and journey has been amazing with Evergreen. From dropping our daughter off on day one to graduation, the support, input and help has been amazing. Our daughter started off shy and reluctant and now has built bundles of confidence and looks forward to going to nursery. Staff, environment,
facilities, interaction with parents and much more is an 'a' star. Outstanding and highly recommend! Thank you.

Reply from Team Evergreen, Team Evergreen at Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

Thank you for this wonderful review, we will miss you all!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.867)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.867) out of 10 for Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.867 for Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.867

  • 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 Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood is based on 20 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 20 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 (11)

Alison

Alison Astley

Job Title: Senior Early Years Teacher & Lancashire Lead Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Hi, I’m Alison Astley. I am delighted to be part of the team here at Evergreen Early Years... knowing that a child’s love for learning starts with our youngest children has brought me here to Evergreen.


I am an Early Years Teacher at Evergreen and I lead on Pre-school, the curriculum and SEND. I have been a teacher for over 20 years and have a BA honours degree in English.


My passion is to support children to be confident and happy learners who develop language skills and curiosity through all that they do.


My loving husband loves long walks on the beach and in the woods with our two beautiful daughters and our dog Obi.


Mehz

Mehz Umarji

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Hi, I’m Mehz and I am the deputy manager here at Evergreen Early Years, Fulwood.


I enjoy working with children and meeting their needs. I have worked in the early years for several years both in the children’s centre and at Evergreen.


I am calm and patient and enjoy working with children to help them progress further.


I enjoy going on walks and exploring new places that I haven’t visited before.


Amy

Amy Chappell

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2017

Hi, my name is Amy Chappell. I am a senior practitioner at Evergreen. I also lead in physical development, oral health and the outdoors.


I hold a level 3 in Early Years and have worked here since the nursery opened in 2017.


I absolutely love working with children, helping them succeed in their development and reach their full potential. I have eight years experience of working with children aged between 0-5 and enjoy sharing my knowledge and ideas with the rest of the team.


My hobbies and interests include reading, running, photography and being creative.


Samira

Samira Secretary

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Samira Secretary and I have a degree in teaching and learning.


I love spending time with children, helping them to develop and learn.


In my free time, I like to spend time with my friends and family and I like to travel. I have big dreams for the future and look forward to reaching my goals.


Kayleigh

Kayleigh Dockerty

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Kayleigh Dockerty and I am a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.


I have worked in childcare for the past 4 years as an early years practitioner. My favourite part about early years is watching children thrive and grow into the superhero or princesses they wish to be. I truly believe all children should have the opportunity to experience a fun-filled messy played childhood. A messy child is a happy child!


In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family and keeping fit. I enjoy reading non-fictional books and being creative. I have a cat named Phoebe, a dog named Sif and a hamster named Phil who is loved greatly by myself and my partner.


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Mia Lemonius

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Hello I'm Mia I am a qualified level 3 practitioner, I enjoy baking, dancing, singing, and finding new creative activities so that children thrive in a fun stimulating environment. I have moved to Preston from London and enjoy working with children and look forward to joining the Evergreen team, I enjoy moving children forward to develop their skills and knowledge.


Heather

Heather Coleman

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

My name is Heather, and I am an early years practitioner at Evergreen, Fulwood.


I am married and have two little girls. I have four rescue rabbits and a rescue cat.

I am creative and enjoy arts and crafts, especially with my children.


I enjoy the outdoors and being in nature and I often spend time walking in the countryside. I also enjoy running and socialising.


Viktoriia

Viktoriia Dobroskok

Job Title: Early years practitioner

Joined: 2024

I have recently joined Evergreen as a practitioner.


I have studied early years in my home country of Ukraine and have lived in the UK for the last two years.


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Jasmine DeJong

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Joined: 2023

My name is Jasmine, I live with my mum, dad, sister and brother.


I have two dogs, Tess and Izzy. I love going out and spending time with my family and friends.


I am enjoying working in the early years and I will soon be starting my apprenticeship. I work with all the children aged 2 to 4 as I am learning and studying.


The best part of working with children is to see them grow and develop.


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Lucy Parker

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Joined: 2024

My name is Lucy and I want to work with children after enjoying a placement I went on.


I am signed up to study my level 2 and have recently joined Evergreen as an apprentice.


Laura

Laura Davy

Job Title: Quality Assurance & Operations Manager

Joined: 2018

Hello, my name is Laura Davy and I am one of the managers here at Evergreen.


I have worked in the Early Years since 1997 so have many years of experience and hold a level 5 in childcare education leadership and management.


My role at Evergreen is to oversee the quality and consistency of the care and learning we provide for all our children across our 2 settings. This includes supporting our team to access learning and development opportunities to develop and enhance their practice. I also lead internal operations and support the nursery owner in wider nursery developments.


In my spare time, I love to read, cycle, spend time outdoors and crochet.


Frequently Asked Questions about Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood

What is the Age Range of Children that Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood accepts?

Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood Open?

Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood is open: Monday 07:45-17:45, Tuesday 07:45-17:45, Wednesday 07:45-17:45, Thursday 07:45-17:45, Friday 07:45-17:45.

How many Children does Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood have capacity for?

Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Evergreen Early Years - Fulwood to the centre of Preston?

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