Elmscot Chester Day Nursery & Nursery School

A lovely friendly and inclusive nursery. it’s like working with a family who all have a passion for early years and providing the children in our care with the best experiences in a fun and enthusiastic way. city centre location provides a range of experiences, cultures and to develop our understanding and use of different languages. as staff we feel valued by the group as a whole who do their upmost to show their appreciation. the manager and team at chester welcome you with open arms and a huge heart!! cannot recommend enough! if i could give more than 5* i would!!!

After having my daughter in may 2020 - i definitely noticed the impact of her being born in a lockdown and spending the first year of her life not being around any other people apart from her parents. she found being away from me incredibly difficulty. she had done a few months with a childminder where she never fully settled and then we moved areas. i rang around a number of nurseries where i explained how hard she had found it; only to be told she was likely just being manipulative. that was until i rang elmscot chester, where i was met with a completely different attitude. i was reassured that we could move slowly with settling in, how they would support her with the process and then invited in for a look around. i went for a look around and was blown away with the cleanliness, friendliness of staff, open ended play, activities and the overall compassion. i had such a good feeling that i signed up the next day and completed all the forms. my daughter also has a number of allergies which i had received some huffing and puffing of from other nurseries that i contacted. elsmcot made so sure that they had all her allergies clearly noted down and even went as far as ordering in her specific fortified milk alternative. they tailor specifically to her requirements with no challenges at all. she has been thoroughly supported with her emotional needs, and although setting in was still challenging, i can't believe the difference in her in the months since starting here. she moved up from the baby room to toddler room with no problem at all - something which i could have only dreamed of. she talks about the staff at home and now asks to go back to nursery even when she is not due in there. it makes me emotional to think about how much she has come in her confidence, self esteem and social skills since starting and i wholeheartedly trust this nursery. go for a visit and check them out - would highly recommend! thank you elmscot chester!!!

This nursery is truly amazing my little boy loves attending 4 days a week and has made amazing bods with all staff in the building. all the staff within the building have got time to speak to you and truly care for all the children. there's no orher place i would take my child and all the learning that is going on is showing an input into his learning and behaviour. i am going to be truly gutted when he leaves in september as the nursery has been a big part of his life. the partnership with parents is amazing we have just has a meet the team meeting g where we got to look at our child's room and also get a look into what they are learning and also what they are aiming for with the children , alot of great ideas and support was given for different things we can do with our children and want to go that extra mile to get to support them for their next adventure. management are amazing and are very quick at responding to any queries you have and will help you with what ever they can. i would highly recommend this nursery to others who are looking around.

We looked at several nurseries and could tell straight away the vibe at elmscott was different. its hard to describe; but it just felt happier and brighter than others. i could say loads about the really positive things they do, one thing that stands out is how highly joined up it is. you can really tell the staff are working together as a team and this seems to have a multiplier effect of positivity and good outcomes across the nursery. we knew we picked a good place when our daughter went from being terrified of leaving us to running in the nursery door each morning with a big smile on her face! :-)

I highly recommend it! my daughter started in april 2022 and quickly adapted. to this day she still wakes up excited about the day ahead of her. the nursery is beautiful and the programs are amazing: my daughter loves forest school, outside visits, yoga and of course all the reading, singing and etc. the staff is incredible: they are so dedicated, so attentive and you can tell they love what they do. my daughter is obsessed with her carers, at first it was amy and now she changed rooms so she is crazy about amanda. she made many friends and loves all the big play areas. the outside area is fantastic but she also loves the common room. i love how clean and organized they are. i love how they stimulate free play while still engaging in learning. the communication with the team is superb and i never had any issues or complaints. they always listen and are willing to help. the manager, justyna, is very helpful, polite and caring, always working hard to assist staff, parents and kids.