Thrive Astbury Lane Day Nursery
Thrive Astbury Lane, Congleton
Thrive Astbury Lane has been a well-established and trusted nursery in the beautiful town of Congleton, close to Astbury Mere Country Park and Congleton Park.
We pride ourselves on creating a secure, warm, home away from home atmosphere for children and parents to feel comfortable and confident in our setting. Families often enjoy the convenience of our location, with local attractions such as Castaway Play and Astbury Meadow Garden Centre just a short distance away.
We provide childcare for children from 0 to 5 years. With our lovingly restored and re-designed interior providing bright, airy spaces for play and learning as well as our fantastic outdoor space for all ages, we can offer families a secure and stimulating setting where children can thrive.
We are open throughout the year for 51 weeks from 7.30am to 6pm for morning, afternoon and full day sessions as well as working in partnership with Cheshire East Council to provide funding to eligible families. We also have our own car park for drop-offs and pick-ups for convenience.
Our unique features
All rooms have designated outside space.
Strong links with the community.
Highly qualified staff team including an Early Years Teacher.
Homely feel.
Contact our nursery team
1 Astbury Lane Ends
Congleton
CW12 3AY
- Monday 7:30 – 18:00
- Tuesday 7:30 – 18:00
- Wednesday 7:30 – 18:00
- Thursday 7:30 – 18:00
- Friday 7:30 – 18:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Meet the Manager
Rebecca Sutton
Nursery Manager
How to find us
Get directions
Our Nursery Brochure
We will guide you through every step of your childcare journey and help you discover everything you need to know about our nursery. Come and join our family of nurseries across the UK. If you have any questions or enquiries, please feel free to contact us.
Alternatively, why not book a personal tour of our nursery where one of our friendly team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Life at Thrive Astbury Lane
Outdoor play, how we teach, keeping you in touch and keeping your child safe.
Outdoor Discovery: Growing, Learning, and Playing in Nature
We love to get outside at Thrive Astbury Lane! We have substantial gardens providing opportunities for outdoor learning across all areas of the curriculum.
As well as access to our fabulous outdoor play areas, children of all ages enjoy regular walks in the local area. We take children out in groups, come rain or shine, to take part in a variety of activities set up by our staff. Wherever possible we try to take our indoor learning outside. During our time outside we teach children how to assess risk, problem solve, share, gather and utilise from nature as we are committed to teach our children about their environment and the effect we have on it in our day to day lives.
We always make strides to be an environmentally friendly nursery, making changes wherever we can to make the world a cleaner place. We also have a connection with our local Litter Picking Society and do this with our little ones 4 times a year!
Our youngest children are often seen out in our buggies enjoying the fresh air, sights and sounds of the local community. We use high visibility vests to keep children safe when out on trips away from the nursery. All children leave wellington boots and waterproof clothing at nursery so they can be appropriately dressed for all seasons!
- Outdoor play every day
- Out in all weathers
- Exploring nature
- Safe, secure spaces
Our Approach to Education at Thrive Astbury Lane
Our curriculum includes a Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage that offer hands-on approaches to encourage the skills your child will need in the nursery and beyond:
- Mathematics: Integrating numbers into real-life routines
- Schematic Play: Quality learning environment providing the potential for children’s creativity skills and allowing them to follow their own interests confidently
- Listening, Attention and Speaking: Teaching children to express their ideas and feelings about their experiences using complete sentences
- Personal, Social and Emotional Education
- Birth to 5 Matters Learning and Development Framework
- STEM Activities: Building and problem solving using science, technology, engineering, and math
- Ensuring children are physically active from birth and meet the Chief Medical Officers (2019) guidelines of a minimum of 3 hours per day
- Learning through play
- Talking and listening
- Hands-on activities
- Active every day
A Connected Nursery Experience for Parents
We know how important it is for parents to stay involved in their child’s nursery journey. That’s why we use the ParentZone app, giving you real-time updates, photos and insights into your little one’s day, all in one secure place.
Regular updates
Nursery newsletters, announcements and invitations to events.
Daily moments
Photos and videos of your child's day, from learning adventures to playful discoveries.
Instant notifications
Real-time updates on your child's progress, mealtimes and important nursery messages.
Nursery calendar
Term dates, planned activities and special events at a glance.
Learning journey
Your child's development through progress reports and key milestones.
Two-way messaging
Message our nursery team to ask questions, share updates and stay connected.
We want you to always feel part of your child’s world, wherever you are.
- ParentZone app
- Daily photos and updates
- Learning journey
- Message the team
Safety and Safeguarding at Thrive Childcare
We know that trusting someone else with your child is a huge step. That’s why safeguarding sits at the heart of everything we do, and why we go above and beyond to keep our nursery a safe, secure and happy place.
Rigorous, safer recruitment
Every member of our team completes an enhanced criminal record and background check through the appropriate national vetting scheme, plus thorough reference checks, before they ever work with children. All staff receive regular, up-to-date training in child protection and safeguarding.
Secure and monitored
Our nursery has a secure door entry system, so only authorised parents and staff can enter the building. We follow strict collection procedures: your child will never be released to anyone unknown to us without your prior authorisation and a secure password.
Paediatric first aid
A high proportion of our team are trained in paediatric first aid, going beyond the minimum our regulator requires. Whether your child is playing in the garden or napping in the baby room, they are always in safe hands.
- Safer recruitment
- Secure building
- Safe collection
- First aid trained team
Dietary Requirements
We are happy to cater for a whole range of dietary/religious/cultural requirements. Please speak to our Nursery Chef for more information.
No Added Sugar or Salt
We do not add additional salt or sugar. Where possible we purchase products with reduced salt and lower sugar.
Allergies and First Aid
Our staff are trained in First Aid and the team are experienced in catering for allergies. You are more than welcome to meet with a member of our team to discuss your requirements.
Caring for Every Stage: From Babies to Pre-Schoolers
Baby Room (0-2 years)
Nurturing Beginnings
Our baby room provides a calm, safe, and stimulating environment where our babies can explore, discover, and develop at their own pace. With a strong focus on sensory play, close one-to-one care, and gentle routines, we create a loving space where babies feel secure, happy, and encouraged to take their first steps in learning.
Toddler Room (2-3 years)
Exploring and Growing
At this curious and energetic stage, toddlers thrive in a space designed for discovery, movement, and social interaction. Through hands-on activities, messy play, early language development, and guided exploration, we nurture independence while ensuring children feel supported in their growing confidence and abilities.
Pre-School Room (3-5 years)
Ready for Big Adventures
As children prepare for their next steps into school life, our pre-school room offers a structured yet playful approach to learning. With a mix of phonics, numeracy, creative expression, and problem-solving activities, we build essential skills while encouraging curiosity, teamwork, and self-confidence, ensuring a smooth transition to reception.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer part-time or flexible sessions for children?
Yes we do, please don’t hesitate to ask your nursery manager what is available in your nursery
How do you handle first aid or medical emergencies?
Our staff teams are qualified in paediatric first aid and refresh their knowledge on a regular basis, this is over and above regulatory minimum requirements
What is your settling-in process for new children?
We take an individualised approach to setting our children into our nursery environments, as a minimum we offer three settle sessions to allow children to gain familiarity and then our nursery teams will work with you to decide if more sessions are required
How do you communicate with parents about their child’s progress?
We have a fantastic app where you can view your child’s progress and daily routines. We also hold regular parents evenings and you can request a meeting at any time with your child’s key person to discuss your child’s individual needs
Are there any additional costs, such as for trips or special activities?
This is nursery dependent and will be explained on your personal tour
Do you offer sibling discounts or loyalty programs?
No
Do you provide care for children with special educational needs (SEN/ASN)?
Yes and we work together in partnership with you, external agencies and the local authority throughout your time with us to support you and your child to reach the very best outcomes
What makes your nursery stand out from others in the area?
Our Thrive ethos and values are unique to us and set us apart from the rest
What should I pack in my child’s bag for nursery?
A spare set of clothes are a must, also any comforters your child may need, apart from that we provide the rest!
Should I pack nappies and wipes, or are they provided?
No, they are provided
What is the process for dropping off and picking up my child?
This is nursery dependent as some opening and closing times do differ, ask your nursery manager to clarify. All of our nurseries endeavour to make this transition as smooth as possible for you and your child
What happens if I am late to pick up my child?
We understand that on occasion this can be inevitable, we do issue a late charge if lateness becomes an ongoing issue and will work with you to find a solution
What should I do if my child has trouble adjusting to nursery?
Trust us and trust in the process, we are here to help and advise so please reach out if you are concerned your child isn’t settling, we can work together to help the separation become easier over time
Do I need to provide suncream or outdoor clothing, such as rain boots?
This is nursery specific again however all of our sites provide suncream, you are welcome to provide your own if your child is sensitive to the suncream we provide
Can I change my child’s schedule once it has been agreed?
Yes you can, we will need a months written notice to reduce sessions, if its an increase and we have availability it can in most cases be arranged sooner. You can also book extra sessions when you need them again dependent on availability We regularly offer discounted extra sessions so do look out for those discounts in our nurseries
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Thrive Astbury Lane