Elmscot Chester Day Nursery & Nursery School Egerton Street, Chester CH1 3ND

"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! :-)"

"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!!!"

"My child loved it here. Being his first time away from his parents, he cried all the time at drop off, but the staff worked so hard to help him settle. Eventually he loved drop off, and had a big smile and hello for all the staff. The staff are all very kind and helpful. The manager is excellent."

"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!!!"

"Do intensive research before taking your child here!"