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23 April 2025
My son has been going to the high st nursery for nearly 2 years. In this time he has really grown with his social skills and also introduced him to some educational knowledge readying him for school. The team are fantastic and I can't thank them enough for all of their professional and caring support during my son's time with them. The nursery itself is like a home from home, offering lovely set ups for play and learning. A huge plus is their brilliant outdoor garden that wraps around the school offering all year round access. I can't recommend them enough, the staff are great. A special thanks to my sons key person who is absolutely amazing at his job, you can tell he truly loves what he does by the care, time and effort he has put into each and every day my son has been in his care.
16 April 2025
We have loved sending our daughter to Chrysalis baby room since February. The staff in the room are so nurturing and caring, it feels like a home away from home for her and she is so happy there. The activities are so varied and she is having so many new experiences there. We love Chrysalis!
01 April 2025
We have had the most positive experience we could have ever asked for settling our son into the baby room at Chrysalis. I was so nervous putting him in, but from day 1 the girls have been so reassuring, thoughtful and kind. My son settled in so quickly and I can see how his confidence has grown and the skills he has picked up just by being in there for 2 months. He is so well looked after and cared for and he loves each and every staff member in there. He cannot wait to get into nursery now! They have so many activities to do every day that helps them learn, develop and flourish and also trips outside the nursery. I am so thankful I put my son into Chrysalis and would recommend to anyone! I also really feel that they listen to your preferences for your baby and take everything seriously and follow exactly what you request! Thank you so much ladies, we really appreciate everything you do!
01 April 2025
Our little boy started at Chrysalis in January and he had absolutely thrives in in development which we feel Chrysalis has aided. The staff in the Caterpillar room are so attentive and kind and really seem to love caring for the babies. The activities they do throughout the day is varied, fun and educational and we love receiving the art work that our little boy has done. Yesterday we went to the Mother's Day tea which incorporated a sensory/sing and sign session which was really lovely and well thought out. We loved the gifts received and the Mother's Day art and cards. Thank you Chrysalis.
12 March 2025
Fantastic nursery with a warm and supportive environment! The staff at Chrysalis Nursery are incredibly friendly and attentive, always making sure the children feel comfortable and engaged. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery and has flourished since starting here. It's wonderful to see her so happy and excited to attend each day. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and caring place for their child!
17 September 2024
My daughter has attended Chrysalis Nursery and Preschool for the past 3 years. Throughout her journey, we discovered she was autistic and the SEN staff at Chrysalis immediately picked this up and worked with us throughout all those years to provide the best support possible, from menu adjustments to sensory play and SEN coffee mornings; most importantly help with the endless paperwork required to ensure my daughter could flourish in her surroundings not only at nursery but thereafter through her education. All staff at Chrysalis have been patient, caring, understanding, creative, and overall reliable. Albeit the nursery seems small from a building perspective it actually adds to the homely feel, I mean the children even wear slippers at the nursery setting to enhance that homely feel. I am so impressed with Chrysalis my son will be joining much sooner than I enrolled my daughter purely because I know he will be well looked after but also supported to meet milestones.
24 July 2024
We've been so happy with our daughter's experience at Chrysalis Preschool, she has learned so much and is prepared to start school. She's made great friends and the staff have all taken such good care of her. Thank you.
18 July 2024
Our child has loved her experience at Chrysalis. Every single member of staff she has encountered over 3 years has been warm, caring, professional, and enthusiastic. While fees here increased hugely over the past few years - our only negative - the activities and opportunities provided to the children are excellent, both within the nursery setting and out in the community. We will miss them lots!
26 June 2024
I have nothing but positive things to say about Chrysalis Nursery and pre-school. I have two children; one who attended a few years ago (and is now at school) and one who is currently at the nursery. The biggest positive for me is the staff - room staff, managers, maintenance staff, etc. They are all warm, kind, friendly and go out of their way to ensure the children are well looked after. The activities arranged by the room staff are outstanding; my nearly 2-year-old paints, bakes, plays in the gardens, sings, goes on walks, and the list goes on! My son also enjoys a weekly session with an external dance teacher who comes in to do sessions with them. Chrysalis is brilliant at putting on events for parents. I look forward to parent's evening calls with key workers. If I were to choose a nursery again for my children, I'd pick Chrysalis every time. I'd recommend new parents looking for a nursery go and see it for themselves and chat with the lovely staff.
17 June 2024
Our son has come on so much since starting pre school. he has gained a confidence from mixing with older children that has helped with his own development. He seems to enjoy the structured days of circle time and routine that Chrysalis provides. The supportive staff at Chrysalis have also encouraged him to try new foods and persevere with trying to increase his food intake. My son seems very happy and always loves to tell me what he has done in his day there and who he played with.
30 April 2024
Chrysalis Nursery is a wonderful place to send your child. The staff were incredible with all the children. The love and care they show always made me feel confident and happy leaving my child there for the day. The children learned in play and I saw her development go from strength to strength. Amazing activities, games, and parties were done for all which always made it exciting. I cannot thank the staff enough for their constant kindness, patience, and care.
15 March 2024
My child loved her time spent at Chrysalis, she enjoyed getting involved in all the activities and loved to get messy. The staff are all amazing and dealt with everything that arose from allergies to behaviour all professionally. Moving onto school from Chrysalis, it showed all the work the staff put in as she is now thriving.
15 March 2024
My two children attend Chrysalis Day Nursery and I cannot fault it. The staff are so caring, attentive and friendly. It is such a lovely feeling seeing how happy and content they are going into nursery every morning. The daily activities and schedule is extremely well thought out and is continuously changing so that the children never get bored. Both my children's speech and social skills have developed from attending Chrysalis which is all down to the quality of staff. I cannot recommend Chrysalis enough. My girls love it!
26 February 2024
Having my daughter at the cricket club has been a wonderful experience so far. She practices most of the activities done and learnt at nursery after each attendance at home. The staff have been very supportive especially in the area of helping her settle in nicely. My daughter is a picky eater and so does not eat most of the food served but the staff are doing a great job in encouraging her in that aspect.
26 February 2024
Both of my girls have attended Chrysalis since they each turned 1. I think the activities they organise are brilliant; every day there's something new and exciting from the kids to enjoy. The staff are all very nurturing and we've never had any issues with leaving them; they and us have always felt comfortable. We know most of the staff now who have all been there a long time, which is a great sign.
26 February 2024
My son is very happy at Chrysalis (Cricket Club Site), he runs in every day and he’s so sad if we have to miss it. He comes home singing French songs and with lots of arty crafty bits he’s made, which is fab as he doesn’t stay still much at home. They clearly have the magic touch! The staff seem to really enjoy working together and I do think that adds hugely to the positive atmosphere of the setting. The location is lovely, with loads of space and they take them for little trips to local businesses, the food bank, the war memorial etc. We are so pleased to have found this nursery and always recommend it.
01 February 2024
Chrysalis Day Nursery is such a happy and caring environment for the children. My son couldn't be happier at nursery. He learns so much and is thriving.
22 January 2024
We adore Chrysalis Nursery and all the staff. Our son is so happy and thriving. He has learnt so much and made great friendships and close bonds with his caregivers. I'm quite an anxious mum in terms of worrying about his safety and well-being but I have felt 100% at ease and trusting of his care from day one. A pleasure to have this reassurance going back to work. And the socials held for families and parents is the icing on the cake. We all feel looked after and one happy community.
17 January 2024
My two children have been at this nursery and preschool for the past three years and I cannot fault it. The staff are so friendly and caring towards the children and go above and beyond to help them to develop and enjoy their time at nursery. The activities and facilities for the children are great and the updates provided through the app are insightful and frequent. They are continuously making improvements and bringing new ideas to engage the children, such as play equipment in the garden, gardening in the summer, themed activities throughout the year relating to the season or holiday, events such as a summer fun day and Christmas Santa grotto. I would highly recommend this nursery.
15 January 2024
My three children have attended this wonderful setting and have thrived. The eldest two have transitioned to school and were so well prepared by the caring and nurturing staff at Chrysalis. The activities they do are so inspiring and they are so happy going in. The management are so helpful and caring, always willing to support the staff and children. The learning environments are lovely and always being updated with inspiring resources.
Latest Reviews for Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-school
23 April 2025
My son has been going to the high st nursery for nearly 2 years. In this time he has really grown with his social skills and also introduced him to some educational knowledge readying him for school. The team are fantastic and I can't thank them enough for all of their professional and caring support during my son's time with them. The nursery itself is like a home from home, offering lovely set ups for play and learning. A huge plus is their brilliant outdoor garden that wraps around the school offering all year round access. I can't recommend them enough, the staff are great. A special thanks to my sons key person who is absolutely amazing at his job, you can tell he truly loves what he does by the care, time and effort he has put into each and every day my son has been in his care.
16 April 2025
We have loved sending our daughter to Chrysalis baby room since February. The staff in the room are so nurturing and caring, it feels like a home away from home for her and she is so happy there. The activities are so varied and she is having so many new experiences there. We love Chrysalis!
01 April 2025
We have had the most positive experience we could have ever asked for settling our son into the baby room at Chrysalis. I was so nervous putting him in, but from day 1 the girls have been so reassuring, thoughtful and kind. My son settled in so quickly and I can see how his confidence has grown and the skills he has picked up just by being in there for 2 months. He is so well looked after and cared for and he loves each and every staff member in there. He cannot wait to get into nursery now! They have so many activities to do every day that helps them learn, develop and flourish and also trips outside the nursery. I am so thankful I put my son into Chrysalis and would recommend to anyone! I also really feel that they listen to your preferences for your baby and take everything seriously and follow exactly what you request! Thank you so much ladies, we really appreciate everything you do!
01 April 2025
Our little boy started at Chrysalis in January and he had absolutely thrives in in development which we feel Chrysalis has aided. The staff in the Caterpillar room are so attentive and kind and really seem to love caring for the babies. The activities they do throughout the day is varied, fun and educational and we love receiving the art work that our little boy has done. Yesterday we went to the Mother's Day tea which incorporated a sensory/sing and sign session which was really lovely and well thought out. We loved the gifts received and the Mother's Day art and cards. Thank you Chrysalis.
12 March 2025
Fantastic nursery with a warm and supportive environment! The staff at Chrysalis Nursery are incredibly friendly and attentive, always making sure the children feel comfortable and engaged. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery and has flourished since starting here. It's wonderful to see her so happy and excited to attend each day. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and caring place for their child!
17 September 2024
My daughter has attended Chrysalis Nursery and Preschool for the past 3 years. Throughout her journey, we discovered she was autistic and the SEN staff at Chrysalis immediately picked this up and worked with us throughout all those years to provide the best support possible, from menu adjustments to sensory play and SEN coffee mornings; most importantly help with the endless paperwork required to ensure my daughter could flourish in her surroundings not only at nursery but thereafter through her education. All staff at Chrysalis have been patient, caring, understanding, creative, and overall reliable. Albeit the nursery seems small from a building perspective it actually adds to the homely feel, I mean the children even wear slippers at the nursery setting to enhance that homely feel. I am so impressed with Chrysalis my son will be joining much sooner than I enrolled my daughter purely because I know he will be well looked after but also supported to meet milestones.
24 July 2024
We've been so happy with our daughter's experience at Chrysalis Preschool, she has learned so much and is prepared to start school. She's made great friends and the staff have all taken such good care of her. Thank you.
18 July 2024
Our child has loved her experience at Chrysalis. Every single member of staff she has encountered over 3 years has been warm, caring, professional, and enthusiastic. While fees here increased hugely over the past few years - our only negative - the activities and opportunities provided to the children are excellent, both within the nursery setting and out in the community. We will miss them lots!
26 June 2024
I have nothing but positive things to say about Chrysalis Nursery and pre-school. I have two children; one who attended a few years ago (and is now at school) and one who is currently at the nursery. The biggest positive for me is the staff - room staff, managers, maintenance staff, etc. They are all warm, kind, friendly and go out of their way to ensure the children are well looked after. The activities arranged by the room staff are outstanding; my nearly 2-year-old paints, bakes, plays in the gardens, sings, goes on walks, and the list goes on! My son also enjoys a weekly session with an external dance teacher who comes in to do sessions with them. Chrysalis is brilliant at putting on events for parents. I look forward to parent's evening calls with key workers. If I were to choose a nursery again for my children, I'd pick Chrysalis every time. I'd recommend new parents looking for a nursery go and see it for themselves and chat with the lovely staff.
17 June 2024
Our son has come on so much since starting pre school. he has gained a confidence from mixing with older children that has helped with his own development. He seems to enjoy the structured days of circle time and routine that Chrysalis provides. The supportive staff at Chrysalis have also encouraged him to try new foods and persevere with trying to increase his food intake. My son seems very happy and always loves to tell me what he has done in his day there and who he played with.
30 April 2024
Chrysalis Nursery is a wonderful place to send your child. The staff were incredible with all the children. The love and care they show always made me feel confident and happy leaving my child there for the day. The children learned in play and I saw her development go from strength to strength. Amazing activities, games, and parties were done for all which always made it exciting. I cannot thank the staff enough for their constant kindness, patience, and care.
15 March 2024
My child loved her time spent at Chrysalis, she enjoyed getting involved in all the activities and loved to get messy. The staff are all amazing and dealt with everything that arose from allergies to behaviour all professionally. Moving onto school from Chrysalis, it showed all the work the staff put in as she is now thriving.
15 March 2024
My two children attend Chrysalis Day Nursery and I cannot fault it. The staff are so caring, attentive and friendly. It is such a lovely feeling seeing how happy and content they are going into nursery every morning. The daily activities and schedule is extremely well thought out and is continuously changing so that the children never get bored. Both my children's speech and social skills have developed from attending Chrysalis which is all down to the quality of staff. I cannot recommend Chrysalis enough. My girls love it!
26 February 2024
Having my daughter at the cricket club has been a wonderful experience so far. She practices most of the activities done and learnt at nursery after each attendance at home. The staff have been very supportive especially in the area of helping her settle in nicely. My daughter is a picky eater and so does not eat most of the food served but the staff are doing a great job in encouraging her in that aspect.
26 February 2024
Both of my girls have attended Chrysalis since they each turned 1. I think the activities they organise are brilliant; every day there's something new and exciting from the kids to enjoy. The staff are all very nurturing and we've never had any issues with leaving them; they and us have always felt comfortable. We know most of the staff now who have all been there a long time, which is a great sign.
26 February 2024
My son is very happy at Chrysalis (Cricket Club Site), he runs in every day and he’s so sad if we have to miss it. He comes home singing French songs and with lots of arty crafty bits he’s made, which is fab as he doesn’t stay still much at home. They clearly have the magic touch! The staff seem to really enjoy working together and I do think that adds hugely to the positive atmosphere of the setting. The location is lovely, with loads of space and they take them for little trips to local businesses, the food bank, the war memorial etc. We are so pleased to have found this nursery and always recommend it.
01 February 2024
Chrysalis Day Nursery is such a happy and caring environment for the children. My son couldn't be happier at nursery. He learns so much and is thriving.
22 January 2024
We adore Chrysalis Nursery and all the staff. Our son is so happy and thriving. He has learnt so much and made great friendships and close bonds with his caregivers. I'm quite an anxious mum in terms of worrying about his safety and well-being but I have felt 100% at ease and trusting of his care from day one. A pleasure to have this reassurance going back to work. And the socials held for families and parents is the icing on the cake. We all feel looked after and one happy community.
17 January 2024
My two children have been at this nursery and preschool for the past three years and I cannot fault it. The staff are so friendly and caring towards the children and go above and beyond to help them to develop and enjoy their time at nursery. The activities and facilities for the children are great and the updates provided through the app are insightful and frequent. They are continuously making improvements and bringing new ideas to engage the children, such as play equipment in the garden, gardening in the summer, themed activities throughout the year relating to the season or holiday, events such as a summer fun day and Christmas Santa grotto. I would highly recommend this nursery.
15 January 2024
My three children have attended this wonderful setting and have thrived. The eldest two have transitioned to school and were so well prepared by the caring and nurturing staff at Chrysalis. The activities they do are so inspiring and they are so happy going in. The management are so helpful and caring, always willing to support the staff and children. The learning environments are lovely and always being updated with inspiring resources.