Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Learning in Knutsford
At Knutsford Day Nursery, we are committed to providing the highest standard of childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a safe, nurturing environment. Established in a historic building commissioned by Andrew Carnegie in 1904, we have adapted his vision of improving lives into a modern, stimulating space for early childhood development. Our approach is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which emphasizes creativity, curiosity, and individual learning styles. We prioritize building strong relationships with families, offering free settling-in sessions to ensure a smooth transition for every child. Our team of dedicated professionals delivers personalized care, focusing on physical, emotional, and cognitive growth through play-based learning.With three specialized rooms catering to different age groups, we maintain low staff-to-child ratios to foster individual attention and security. Parents consistently commend our nurturing atmosphere, exceptional staff dedication, and the strong foundation we provide for future education. We adhere to rigorous assessment standards, including statutory EYFS evaluations at age two and school transition stages. Our philosophy values each child as a capable, resilient learner, supported by caring adults rather than mere resources. Located in central Knutsford, we offer convenient access to local amenities while maintaining a home-like environment where children thrive.
Services
Baby Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Education
Early Years Foundation Stage
Settling-in Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer free unlimited settling-in sessions to ease your child's transition
- Our nursery follows the Reggio Emilia approach, fostering creativity and curiosity
- We adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for quality education
- Low staff-to-child ratios ensure personalized attention in all age-specific rooms
- Proven track record preparing children for school with individualized development plans
Associations and certifications
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
What people say
Friendly warm carers
Impressed by care
Confident little girls
Amazing dedicated team
Outstanding care
Services
Baby Learners
Our Baby Learners room caters to infants aged 3-17 months with a 1:3 staff ratio. Soft play equipment supports physical development while carers nurture emotional bonds. Daily routines respect individual needs within a safe, stimulating environment that encourages sensory exploration and early communication skills.
Little Learners
Designed for 17-month to 3-year-olds with age-appropriate ratios (1:3 for younger, 1:4 for older toddlers). Staff facilitate curiosity-driven learning through structured activities and free play. Focus areas include social interaction, motor skills development, and foundational language acquisition within a secure, engaging space.
Rising Fives
Our pre-school room prepares 3-5 year olds for formal education using EYFS guidelines. With a 1:8 staff ratio, children engage in circle time, creative projects, and structured learning activities. Individualized planning addresses specific needs while promoting independence, problem-solving skills, and school readiness through play-based methodologies.
Early Years Foundation Stage
We implement the statutory EYFS framework covering seven learning areas. Continuous assessment tracks progress from infancy, with formal evaluations at age two and school transition. Our practice emphasizes positive relationships, enabling environments, and recognizing each child's unique developmental journey through documented observations and parent collaboration.
Settling-in Sessions
Complimentary unlimited settling-in sessions help children transition smoothly to nursery care. Parents can attend with their child to build familiarity with staff and environment at their own pace. This flexible approach reduces anxiety and establishes trust, ensuring emotional security before starting regular attendance.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children from 3 months to 5 years across three specialized rooms: Baby Learners (3-17 months), Little Learners (17 months-3 years), and Rising Fives (3-5 years).
How do you support children's learning and development?
We combine the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with Reggio Emilia principles, focusing on play-based learning, creativity, and individualized attention through low staff-to-child ratios and tailored activities.
What are settling-in sessions?
These free, unlimited sessions allow children to gradually adapt to nursery with parental presence. Parents can attend at their convenience to build familiarity with staff and environment before regular attendance begins.
How do you involve parents in their child's development?
We maintain open communication through daily updates, formal progress reviews at age two, and school transition assessments. Parents receive regular observations documenting their child's learning journey and developmental milestones.
What facilities do you offer?
Located in a historic Knutsford building, we provide age-specific rooms with appropriate resources, outdoor access, and a stimulating environment that balances structured activities with free play opportunities.
Reviews (4)
Hayley Birchanall
Aug 25, 2017
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This is an exceptional nursery with such friendly, warm and devoted carers. My girls have been really happy here and I have been so impressed by the care they received. KDN have nurtured my babies to confident little girls ready for school. We're really going to miss nursery not being part of our lives and the funny little stories they used to tell me on the way home. Thank you so much for the last five years and for a fab day at Chester zoo, Rosie loved it! X
Caroline Bayley
Jul 06, 2016
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Ive been really pleased with all aspects of Knutsord Day Nursery, My little boy is settling down well due to the caring nature of the staff.
Danielle Bell
Jun 11, 2016
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Excellent nursery. My son has struggled with his speech and there is nothing they haven't done and aren't doing to help him catch up. We feel his care at KDN has been outstanding. He loves it there!
Sadie Sherran
Nov 06, 2015
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I would recommend Knutsford Day Nursery to anyone, I took my son there after a terrible experience at another Preschool in Knutsford which resulted in him not being safe and his confidence at rock bottom. After only a few weeks the nurturing staff in rising 5's had brought him out of his shell and he was starting to be more like the child I knew (I was considering counselling). They continued to help him get ready for school and has moved up to school happy and confident.
Whilst being told at the previous preschool that 'boys are lazy and don't write or draw' they helped him enjoy drawing and
Whilst being told at the previous preschool that 'boys are lazy and don't write or draw' they helped him enjoy drawing and
