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40 Violet Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9EE
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17 February 2025
I'm so so happy I chose this nursery. It wasn't the closest to me but it was the one that gave me the best feeling. My son (and myself admittedly) suffers from such bad separation anxiety but my little boy has settled right in much quicker than I expected and has finally settled into a proper bedtime routine thanks to the routine he's formed in nursery. He's come on leaps and bounds and loves the girls in the preschool room so much. I never ever would have thought he would be the sort of child to ask to go to nursery but he does which is obviously a testament to how well looked after the children are when in the girl's care. I can't recommend enough.
28 November 2024
My son has been at Over the Rainbow for around 11 months, during this time he has come on leaps and bounds. He has built really positive relationships with the staff at nursery who you can tell genuinely care about his well-being and development. The team go above and beyond in meeting his needs, I feel really confident leaving him and being kept in the loop as to how he's getting on at nursery. I don't hesitate to recommend this nursery to my friends looking for childcare, thank you to everybody at Over the Rainbow!
14 November 2024
The staff at OTR are amazing! They provide a warm, nurturing environment with a fantastic range of activities to stimulate children's learning and development. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds and it's all thanks to the OTR team. The staff are kind, and caring and treat children as if they are family. They have an app for parents which they update daily regarding their child's routine that day such as meals, toileting, activities they have taken part in, and notices/advice. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
13 November 2024
Amazing nursery with kind, energetic, and thoughtful staff who always use the interests of the kids to direct the learning as well as ensure they are developing into rounded individuals with the knowledge and skills they need. My daughter has been there since 11 months old and is now in pre-school and we have no complaints. We now travel quite a distance every morning as we don't live in the area but didn't want to take her from the safe and secure environment here, where we trust the staff completely. It's so worth it! They go above and beyond with activities such as themed days, gym, dance, swimming, and even trips to local parks and care homes. They provide stay-and-play sessions as well as parent's evenings. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
13 November 2024
Our daughter has attended the nursery for nearly 2 years and absolutely loves it. The staff are caring, attentive, and welcoming, we know she is in great hands. Love the fact we're able to keep track of what she's up to, eaten, and slept via the app. Highly recommended, the nursery has good facilities and always has lots going on to keep them entertained and developing.
13 November 2024
My sons have recently started the nursery. They really enjoy going and have settled in very fast. The staff are fantastic very welcoming and friendly. The app that is used is great for keeping up to date with activities and getting updates about the children throughout the day.
13 November 2024
My son has attended OTR since 7 months old and it honestly feels like dropping him off with family. The staff are so caring and he loves seeing them each morning. The skills he has been taught by these amazing staff I will be forever grateful for and I can see how much more advanced he is attending from a young age. The energy they have in making fun and special events I take my hat off to them. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent! Thank you for all you do!
13 November 2024
An absolutely fantastic nursery! My daughter started in the baby room at 8 months old and is currently in the toddler room and thriving. The staff are amazing and they always look after her so well. Our wishes are always listened to and accommodated (especially in the baby room when giving expressed breast milk!). She goes into nursery each day excited about the many different topics and activities they do! She has grown and developed so much and nursery has certainly played their part in making her the outgoing, confident girl she is becoming today. I highly recommend OTR Nursery and wouldn't want my daughter anywhere else!
13 November 2024
My daughter first started at Over The Rainbow Nursery in August 2024, and in just the few short months that she has been there they have shown us nothing less than excellence. My daughter is my first child and I was very nervous to send her to nursery so young, and sending her in general. The staff made both me and my partner as parents feel so much at ease and made the transition for my daughter's joining seamless. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery, when we pull up outside in the morning she is overjoyed to go in, and this for me says it all. All of the staff at OTR make such an effort with all of the children, getting to know them, saying hello to them, etc, and not just the children in their own set rooms. I can go to work every day and never be concerned or worried regarding my daughter's wellbeing as she is so looked after at OTR, this puts both me and my partner at so much ease knowing we can still work whilst our daughter is safe and cared for. 1 billion % recommend OTR
13 November 2024
I placed my son in OTR nursery when he was only 6 months old, he is now nearly 2 years old. Amazing place. My little one loves coming in every day. The whole staff are very caring, friendly and supportive. Can't ask for more than that. 5 stars from me.
25 July 2024
My son has attended Over The Rainbow since he was 1, which was when we were still in lockdown. The staff have always been lovely, keep us well informed of his daily activities and progress and are always kind and helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.
15 March 2024
Our eldest daughter has been attending for over 3 years and our little boy has been attending for almost 1 year now. In that time both our children have flourished. They have always loved their days with the teams in their designated rooms and both myself and my partner feel completely relaxed knowing our children are in safe hands every day. The level of care, attention and genuine affection that the team show towards our children is unmatched and we've always felt that everybody goes above and beyond to create a happy, safe and fun space that allows our children to learn, grow and play. We wouldn't dream of sending our children to any other setting and will be really sad to see our eldest leave for school this September. Thank you to all the team for always making sure our little ones enjoy every day and come home smiling.
14 March 2024
As a first-time mum, I was so on edge about choosing my son’s nursery. When I came to view Over The Rainbow I was given the warmest welcome into the nursery and the staff treated my son like he was a family member, this was before I’d even said I wanted a place! My son has allergies which can be daunting for any parent, but never once have I worried or had an issue as the staff are so knowledgeable and trained within this sector. He has now been at Over The Rainbow for nearly 2 months and I couldn’t think of anywhere better for him to go. He is absolutely thriving and coming on so much and feels very comfortable in this setting. Another thing I love about the nursery is the updates you receive during the day on the app and the cute pictures of what your child has been up to that week! I would one million per cent recommend this nursery.
26 February 2024
My granddaughter has attended Over the Rainbow Nursery for the past twelve months, during that time she has started to develop into a caring inquisitive little girl. The activities delivered by the nursery staff are fantastic and a credit to all your dedication and planning in helping her development. As a qualified professional of 50 years and owning a business, I can certainly say that I am very impressed with the way the nursey is run and the professionalism of the staff. The opportunity to access the app as far as a grandparent is concerned is such a delight to be able to understand what happens on a daily basis and to be kept up to date gets 10/10 from me. My granddaughter loves her time at the nursery which gives the family peace of mind this is all down to the environment the staff and the hard work you all put in.
13 February 2024
My son has been attending Over The Rainbow nursery since May 2022 when he was 6 months old. He's always happy to arrive there and is still happy when I pick him up at the end of the day. He clearly trusts and is affectionate with the people he meets there. His development has been consistent and strong. He interacts readily with his peers, the practitioners and others. He recently cleared the 1-year-old mark and as his development accelerates, we can see the skills he's building - pointing, vocalising, standing, climbing and more. The nursery keeps us posted on events and offers us tips on how we can work with them out of hours to accelerate his learning. He's our first child and so, like any parent, we were a little anxious about the decision to place our little one into the care of others. After over 6 months, our doubts are replaced with elation. We're really happy we made the decision and couldn't be more grateful for the work of our new friends at Over The Rainbow.
08 February 2024
I can't recommend this nursery enough! After my son's settling-in sessions, he was eager to go to the staff for his 1st week away from mum and dad. The nursery is calm, clean and has a great vibe all around. The staff really are so friendly and understanding and update the app as much as they can to keep you posted on your child's day. If I ever have any queries or just wonder how he is, they reply as soon as possible. It is very clear that the staff have undergone great training and also are just natural to the job role! And the kids have an in-house chef! 10/10 experience.
08 February 2024
Over the Rainbow continues to provide our daughter with outstanding care. We couldn’t be happier and neither could she. She loves going in every day and her face lights up when she sees the practitioners. They all give such a wonderful level of care and attention to the children that all we see is happy content little faces in the room at drop off and pick up. I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe, caring and fulfilling environment for their children.
08 February 2024
I couldn’t recommend the baby room more if I tried. My son has additional needs due to which he struggles with socialising and eating. The girls have worked so closely with my son's professionals and myself, helping with advice when I need it, I am so happy my son attends this nursery setting.
13 November 2023
My little boy has been attending nursery since he was nearly 8 months old. He absolutely loves going to nursery and loves when his nursery day comes around. He only attends once a week at the minute but always asks us if he can go in on his days off. He has a close relationship with all practitioners and loves to talk about his day and what he’s done. He’s just started to go swimming with nursery and loves to come home and tell us the new skills he’s learnt there. “Scoop the ice cream” and “Be a star fish” are his favourites at the minute. Nursery gave him so much confidence as he was a little shy and was in his own little shell when he first started and now he’s so outgoing and never stops.
10 November 2023
My child recently started nursery he has settled in really well and is excited when he is dropped off. I have been really happy with the nursery activities and the communication. The app with daily updates is very informative and easy to use.
Latest Reviews for Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
17 February 2025
I'm so so happy I chose this nursery. It wasn't the closest to me but it was the one that gave me the best feeling. My son (and myself admittedly) suffers from such bad separation anxiety but my little boy has settled right in much quicker than I expected and has finally settled into a proper bedtime routine thanks to the routine he's formed in nursery. He's come on leaps and bounds and loves the girls in the preschool room so much. I never ever would have thought he would be the sort of child to ask to go to nursery but he does which is obviously a testament to how well looked after the children are when in the girl's care. I can't recommend enough.
28 November 2024
My son has been at Over the Rainbow for around 11 months, during this time he has come on leaps and bounds. He has built really positive relationships with the staff at nursery who you can tell genuinely care about his well-being and development. The team go above and beyond in meeting his needs, I feel really confident leaving him and being kept in the loop as to how he's getting on at nursery. I don't hesitate to recommend this nursery to my friends looking for childcare, thank you to everybody at Over the Rainbow!
14 November 2024
The staff at OTR are amazing! They provide a warm, nurturing environment with a fantastic range of activities to stimulate children's learning and development. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds and it's all thanks to the OTR team. The staff are kind, and caring and treat children as if they are family. They have an app for parents which they update daily regarding their child's routine that day such as meals, toileting, activities they have taken part in, and notices/advice. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
13 November 2024
Amazing nursery with kind, energetic, and thoughtful staff who always use the interests of the kids to direct the learning as well as ensure they are developing into rounded individuals with the knowledge and skills they need. My daughter has been there since 11 months old and is now in pre-school and we have no complaints. We now travel quite a distance every morning as we don't live in the area but didn't want to take her from the safe and secure environment here, where we trust the staff completely. It's so worth it! They go above and beyond with activities such as themed days, gym, dance, swimming, and even trips to local parks and care homes. They provide stay-and-play sessions as well as parent's evenings. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
13 November 2024
Our daughter has attended the nursery for nearly 2 years and absolutely loves it. The staff are caring, attentive, and welcoming, we know she is in great hands. Love the fact we're able to keep track of what she's up to, eaten, and slept via the app. Highly recommended, the nursery has good facilities and always has lots going on to keep them entertained and developing.
13 November 2024
My sons have recently started the nursery. They really enjoy going and have settled in very fast. The staff are fantastic very welcoming and friendly. The app that is used is great for keeping up to date with activities and getting updates about the children throughout the day.
13 November 2024
My son has attended OTR since 7 months old and it honestly feels like dropping him off with family. The staff are so caring and he loves seeing them each morning. The skills he has been taught by these amazing staff I will be forever grateful for and I can see how much more advanced he is attending from a young age. The energy they have in making fun and special events I take my hat off to them. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent! Thank you for all you do!
13 November 2024
An absolutely fantastic nursery! My daughter started in the baby room at 8 months old and is currently in the toddler room and thriving. The staff are amazing and they always look after her so well. Our wishes are always listened to and accommodated (especially in the baby room when giving expressed breast milk!). She goes into nursery each day excited about the many different topics and activities they do! She has grown and developed so much and nursery has certainly played their part in making her the outgoing, confident girl she is becoming today. I highly recommend OTR Nursery and wouldn't want my daughter anywhere else!
13 November 2024
My daughter first started at Over The Rainbow Nursery in August 2024, and in just the few short months that she has been there they have shown us nothing less than excellence. My daughter is my first child and I was very nervous to send her to nursery so young, and sending her in general. The staff made both me and my partner as parents feel so much at ease and made the transition for my daughter's joining seamless. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery, when we pull up outside in the morning she is overjoyed to go in, and this for me says it all. All of the staff at OTR make such an effort with all of the children, getting to know them, saying hello to them, etc, and not just the children in their own set rooms. I can go to work every day and never be concerned or worried regarding my daughter's wellbeing as she is so looked after at OTR, this puts both me and my partner at so much ease knowing we can still work whilst our daughter is safe and cared for. 1 billion % recommend OTR
13 November 2024
I placed my son in OTR nursery when he was only 6 months old, he is now nearly 2 years old. Amazing place. My little one loves coming in every day. The whole staff are very caring, friendly and supportive. Can't ask for more than that. 5 stars from me.
25 July 2024
My son has attended Over The Rainbow since he was 1, which was when we were still in lockdown. The staff have always been lovely, keep us well informed of his daily activities and progress and are always kind and helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.
15 March 2024
Our eldest daughter has been attending for over 3 years and our little boy has been attending for almost 1 year now. In that time both our children have flourished. They have always loved their days with the teams in their designated rooms and both myself and my partner feel completely relaxed knowing our children are in safe hands every day. The level of care, attention and genuine affection that the team show towards our children is unmatched and we've always felt that everybody goes above and beyond to create a happy, safe and fun space that allows our children to learn, grow and play. We wouldn't dream of sending our children to any other setting and will be really sad to see our eldest leave for school this September. Thank you to all the team for always making sure our little ones enjoy every day and come home smiling.
14 March 2024
As a first-time mum, I was so on edge about choosing my son’s nursery. When I came to view Over The Rainbow I was given the warmest welcome into the nursery and the staff treated my son like he was a family member, this was before I’d even said I wanted a place! My son has allergies which can be daunting for any parent, but never once have I worried or had an issue as the staff are so knowledgeable and trained within this sector. He has now been at Over The Rainbow for nearly 2 months and I couldn’t think of anywhere better for him to go. He is absolutely thriving and coming on so much and feels very comfortable in this setting. Another thing I love about the nursery is the updates you receive during the day on the app and the cute pictures of what your child has been up to that week! I would one million per cent recommend this nursery.
26 February 2024
My granddaughter has attended Over the Rainbow Nursery for the past twelve months, during that time she has started to develop into a caring inquisitive little girl. The activities delivered by the nursery staff are fantastic and a credit to all your dedication and planning in helping her development. As a qualified professional of 50 years and owning a business, I can certainly say that I am very impressed with the way the nursey is run and the professionalism of the staff. The opportunity to access the app as far as a grandparent is concerned is such a delight to be able to understand what happens on a daily basis and to be kept up to date gets 10/10 from me. My granddaughter loves her time at the nursery which gives the family peace of mind this is all down to the environment the staff and the hard work you all put in.
13 February 2024
My son has been attending Over The Rainbow nursery since May 2022 when he was 6 months old. He's always happy to arrive there and is still happy when I pick him up at the end of the day. He clearly trusts and is affectionate with the people he meets there. His development has been consistent and strong. He interacts readily with his peers, the practitioners and others. He recently cleared the 1-year-old mark and as his development accelerates, we can see the skills he's building - pointing, vocalising, standing, climbing and more. The nursery keeps us posted on events and offers us tips on how we can work with them out of hours to accelerate his learning. He's our first child and so, like any parent, we were a little anxious about the decision to place our little one into the care of others. After over 6 months, our doubts are replaced with elation. We're really happy we made the decision and couldn't be more grateful for the work of our new friends at Over The Rainbow.
08 February 2024
I can't recommend this nursery enough! After my son's settling-in sessions, he was eager to go to the staff for his 1st week away from mum and dad. The nursery is calm, clean and has a great vibe all around. The staff really are so friendly and understanding and update the app as much as they can to keep you posted on your child's day. If I ever have any queries or just wonder how he is, they reply as soon as possible. It is very clear that the staff have undergone great training and also are just natural to the job role! And the kids have an in-house chef! 10/10 experience.
08 February 2024
Over the Rainbow continues to provide our daughter with outstanding care. We couldn’t be happier and neither could she. She loves going in every day and her face lights up when she sees the practitioners. They all give such a wonderful level of care and attention to the children that all we see is happy content little faces in the room at drop off and pick up. I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe, caring and fulfilling environment for their children.
08 February 2024
I couldn’t recommend the baby room more if I tried. My son has additional needs due to which he struggles with socialising and eating. The girls have worked so closely with my son's professionals and myself, helping with advice when I need it, I am so happy my son attends this nursery setting.
13 November 2023
My little boy has been attending nursery since he was nearly 8 months old. He absolutely loves going to nursery and loves when his nursery day comes around. He only attends once a week at the minute but always asks us if he can go in on his days off. He has a close relationship with all practitioners and loves to talk about his day and what he’s done. He’s just started to go swimming with nursery and loves to come home and tell us the new skills he’s learnt there. “Scoop the ice cream” and “Be a star fish” are his favourites at the minute. Nursery gave him so much confidence as he was a little shy and was in his own little shell when he first started and now he’s so outgoing and never stops.
10 November 2023
My child recently started nursery he has settled in really well and is excited when he is dropped off. I have been really happy with the nursery activities and the communication. The app with daily updates is very informative and easy to use.