Gelston Manor Day Nursery

Dawson Lane, Whittle Le Woods, Chorley PR6 7DT
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9.9 37 Reviews
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Care Provided by Gelston Manor Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Elizabeth Gallagher (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 88
  • 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
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Gelston Manor Day Nursery Reviews (37)

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Gelston Manor Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.855) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Gelston Manor Day Nursery has 37 reviews.

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Review from Leah R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gelston Manor has been an outstanding nursery for my child over the past three years. From the baby room to toddler and preschool, the care has been exceptional. The large garden is a highlight, providing plenty of space for my child to play and explore. The staff have been wonderful in supporting my
child's learning and development, always tailoring activities to suit their preferences for play and learning. My child has become more confident, both with peers and adults, thanks to the nurturing environment. The on-site, nutritious meals made by the chef are a massive bonus factor for us too. If I had another child, I wouldn't hesitate to send them to Gelston Manor. Highly recommended!

Reply from Laura Peake, Management at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

Thank you for such lovely feedback. We are delighted to read how happy you are with the provision and care we provide here at Gelston Manor.


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Review from Kelly L (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son spent his whole nursery years here and loved it! He made great bonds with the staff, 2 in particular and made friends with other kids. Food and activities including learning were varied. The nursery nurtured him and prepared him well for school. Nothing was too much trouble.
Any issues I was
able to deal with the management and it was dealt with effectively!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery and have done so on numerous occasions! Thank you very much!

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Review from E L (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has recently finished at Gelston Manor after 2 years due to starting school in September. Since being at this nursery he has become a confident, sociable and caring little boy. I believe that this is thanks to the excellent team, safe learning environment and the fun and engaging activities
that are provided.
I would 100% recommend this nursery.

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Review from Katherine M (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son goes to Gelston Manor Nursery and I can not speak more highly about the place. The staff are all very helpful and friendly, the facilities are very good. My son used to go to another local nursery but it was too small and very little outdoor space and a few staffing issues. Geslton has been amazing
and my son has settled in very well and my son especially loves the outside natural space which many other nurseries can not provide.

Reply from Elizabeth Gallagher, Manager at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

It is amazing to read about your experience with us. We love our outdoor space, from our garden to Forest School! It truly is an amazing space for our children to learn and grow.


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Review from J A (Stepfather of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just outstanding!
The kids get outside loads and enjoy life. They experience so much more than we could ever imagine. My little one raves about food and even knows the friendly handyman's name. It's the little things that really show they care.
Great job guys keep being brilliant.

Reply from Elizabeth Gallagher, Manager at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

Thank you! It is lovely to read and hear about how much your little one enjoys coming to nursery. Everyone who makes up the Gelston family is valued, from our families, the educators, chef and the handyman!


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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been a regular child at Gelston Manor since she was a baby, near to 4 years now. In the last 3 to 4 years, I feel that the standard of care has fallen significantly and I wouldn't pick this nursery again nor send any future children.

Reply from Elizabeth Gallagher, Manager at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

I am sorry you have felt this way for the last 3 to 4 years, we really value open and honest communication with all our families and strive to ensure we are providing the best possible care and education for all our children and would have loved the opportunity to hear how you were feeling sooner. As a nursery we have loved supporting your daughter through her early educational journey. We have taken on board your feedback and hope this positively impacts our current and future families. We wish you all the very best for the future.


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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gelston Manor has provided our son with the confidence, kindness and patience that we have both needed since starting nursery. I had so much worry a year ago for starting our nursery journey and now a year on I am overwhelmed with the amount of love I have for this place. The activities and attention
to detail is outstanding and the reassurance through the app is fantastic in providing me with all the information on how his day is going. The additional stay and play activities let us be involved in his nursery experience and I am so grateful we have these memories to treasure. I cannot thank the staff and management team enough for their dedication to my little boy.

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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gelston has been a great nursery for our daughter. She has a great time, gets involved in a range of activities. The staff are caring and engage well with parents. We love the involvement with parents at the stay-and-play events. The food menu is excellent and we have recommended it to other parents
we know.

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Review from Kayliegh H (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so impressed and grateful for all that the staff do, day in and day out for our son. They well and truly go above and beyond at all times. Our son has been at Gelston since turning 1 so we have experienced the baby room (bunnies), toddler room (owlets) and now preschool (owls). At each age, I
couldn't say enough positives about the staff, and their care, passion and knowledge within their roles - at all levels. A special shout-out has to go to three members of staff in particular, our son's key workers, they are incredible members of staff who have made the nursery journey seamless and enjoyable at all times. And of course, this wouldn't be possible without the outstanding management. We are also incredibly grateful for the time and effort that goes into updating the communication app daily - this gets us through the day. Thank you. We couldn't recommend Gelston enough.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our baby started at Gelston Manor Nursery in January 2024 at 10 months old. As a parent I was feeling very anxious for leaving her as well as having started a new job but I cannot thank enough all of the staff in the baby room as they have been amazing settling our baby in and she absolutely loves going
to nursery. Further to this all of the staff at the nursery are very polite, friendly and welcoming during drop-off and pickup times. During the five months our child has been attending the nursery, it is very clear to see that she has been progressing so well in her development in terms of communication, mobility and learning. Recently with the weather improving our child has been outside a lot in the grounds of the nursery playing and attending the fabulous forest school. The outdoor area is a very positive factor for the nursery with such an amazing space and it is good that the nursery encourages outdoor play as much as possible. Personally I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Elizabeth Gallagher, Manager at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

What lovely words to read about our setting, Thank you! We are very proud of our staff team and the efforts they go to for our children and families.


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Review from Morgan K (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at the nursery are fantastic and so caring with the children. Facilities over the past few months have considerably improved when already in a great place. My little girl in particular loves the garden space and specifically forest school.

Reply from Elizabeth Gallagher, Manager at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

Thank you, we are very lucky to have the space that we do and we love to continuously enhance our beautiful environments, especially our new Forest School!


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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing, staff are so caring and compassionate and I believe my child is truly in the best hands here. The learning and activities are incredible and the forest school is so enriching and positive for children. My son also loves the delicious home-cooked food here so much!

Reply from Elizabeth Gallagher, Manager at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely words about our nursery setting! We absolutely agree the Forest School is invaluable to the children's learning and our home-cooked food is delicious!


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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have recently started at Gelston Manor and they have settled in so well! I was very nervous to leave them at first but the staff in the Owlets room have been absolutely amazing and they have settled in so well!
They are both really enjoying their time there and they have picked up so much
already. I'm excited to see how they progress there. I can't thank all the team enough for their support and for how they are with the twins.

Reply from Elizabeth Gallagher, Manager at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

This is lovely to read! We absolutely love have them both here with us sharing their nursery journey!


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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff in bunnies have so much love for my son it melts my heart - when the ladies greet him at the door they cuddle him and kiss him and it just makes me feel so comforting knowing that he’s getting so much love and support while at nursery! Even when I bring him downstairs I get owlets staff shouting
'Hi baba' and he loves it - definitely makes me feel like my children are loved and that’s really important from a parent's perspective that the lovely ladies are there to do a job but also love doing it! My other child also gets so much support in the owls' room! From helping him overcome his initial challenging behaviour to recently the excellent support he has been given for potty training it’s just amazing! I couldn’t thank them all enough - the ladies all love his fun-filled personality and they work so hard to bring out his best side! Literally couldn’t fault them at all! He loves them all and they are smashing it! Fantastic staff in every room!

Reply from Lizzie, Manager at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

This is a lovely review, we love having you attend our setting. Your kind words have gone a long way with our staff. Nursery Manager.


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Review from Chris G (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently had her settling-in sessions and had her first day in the baby room, all the staff put me at ease straight away and have been so friendly. My daughter loves it!
The nursery has a lovely character and beautiful outdoor space. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Lizzie, Manager at Gelston Manor Day Nursery

This is great to hear your daughter has settled into nursery so well. We can't wait to see her flourish.


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Review from A P (Father of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming to Gelston since she was 10 months old. She is now a member of the Owlets room and thoroughly enjoys her time in there. She has formed a great relationship with her key person and all staff are so approachable and want the best for the children. They plan really good activities,
celebrate different events, and spend lots of time outdoors. She loves visiting the sensory room, doing yoga, messy play and so much more. She asks to go to nursery on days when she isn’t booked in which is always a good sign. The management team are really helpful, they work hard to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and it’s obvious that everyone cares and is passionate about the jobs they do. The food is also amazing, with such a wide variety, certainly not like every other nursery. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a caring nursery where everyone gives 100%.

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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy loves attending Gelston Manor. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and really do go above and beyond to both care and give amazing learning opportunities for the children. Absolutely would recommend.

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Review from Jessica A (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Seeing how much my child has developed recently is amazing. I love seeing what he gets to do at nursery. Thank you so much to the girls in the Bunnies' room for helping him settle and to feel safe and secure.

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Review from Leah J (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has recently started at Gelston Manor Nursery. After visiting numerous nurseries this one really stood out to me, you can see the passion and dedication the staff have for the children. My little girl is NG tube fed and the staff have been absolutely amazing, learning how to do this role
they went absolutely above and beyond and nothing was too much trouble for them. My daughter absolutely loves being there. Gelston Manor Nursery is a wonderful nursery and I can't wait to see my daughter going from strength to strength.

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Review from Stacey V (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my daughter started the nursery in 2022 she has loved going! She has tried so many different foods since being there and surprisingly ate them all! What first drew me to the nursery was the outdoor space, it’s amazing she loves being outdoors and they take them out as much as possible, which
I love! I have recently started my son in the same nursery and he loves every second! Being quite a clingy child, I was so surprised and concerned he wouldn’t settle, but after his first week he was jumping into the arms of his carers and it’s so lovely to see his growth in a short space of time! All the girls are kind and encouraging! Well done.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.855)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.855) out of 10 for Gelston Manor Day Nursery 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.855 for Gelston Manor Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (300 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 324 Ratings = 4.855

  • 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 Gelston Manor Day Nursery is based on 26 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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6, which has been reached with 26 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Gelston Manor Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Gelston Manor Day Nursery accepts?

Gelston Manor Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Gelston Manor Day Nursery Open?

Gelston Manor 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 Gelston Manor Day Nursery have capacity for?

Gelston Manor Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 88 Children.

How far is Gelston Manor Day Nursery to the centre of Chorley?

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

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