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One of the best decisions we have ever made was entrusting Alison / Michaela and their staff with our daughter for the past three years. They are a remarkable group who have our children's very best interests at heart - I could not recommend SLMDN high enough - our daughter has loved being there. Truly exceptional people......our love and thanks goes out to all of them....Robert, Terri, Shannon, Rachael, Megan, Evelyn and all those I can't remember xx - Thank you & loads of love Steve & Lucy", "datePublished": "2025-07-30T19:45:53.932320042Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lee Beckford" }, "reviewBody": "My little boy is so happy at this Nursery and loves all the staff. He is 20 months old and has settled so well. 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Sir Leslie Martin Nursery # Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Sir Leslie Martin Day Nursery, The Martins Building, Northwich, CW8 1LU · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 74 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sir Leslie Martin Childrens Day Nursery in Northwich is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish at a pivotal stage of their lives. The nursery prides itself on having a friendly and experienced team who forge strong relationships with parents, ensuring each child's individual needs and preferences are met. They utilise exciting play resources to inspire learning and development. The nursery focuses on making every child's journey unique and enjoyable, believing in the amazing potential within each child. They encourage adventure, new challenges, and skill development, striving for all children to feel empowered, challenged, praised, and above all, happy. Learning through exploration, sensory play, and social interaction is emphasised. The nursery also values its partnership with parents in the care, education, and social well-being of their children. Furthermore, they provide delicious and healthy meals cooked on-site from fresh ingredients, viewing mealtimes as an opportunity for children to learn social skills by eating, sharing, and helping one another. Our ethos We believe that your child has amazing potential, we also know that no two children are the same. That is why we strive to make every child’s journey a unique and fun-filled adventure. Learning in the early years is hugely important but it has to be FUN! That’s why we place great importance on learning through exploration, sensory play and with our friends. We understand the responsibility and privilege it is to care for the most precious thing in your life, your child. We value being your partner in the care, education and social wellbeing of your child. What it's like Children have a happy, busy time in the well-equipped nursery, demonstrating trust in the friendly, attentive staff. Staff understand how children learn, promoting rich dialogue during activities like the "sensory footpath." Routines are clear and followed, helping children develop self-control and confidence. Stimulating Play and Learning Experienced Team Child-led Adventures Learning through Exploration Healthy On-site Meals ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10395280 Lead inspector Susan King Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278613)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2816750) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://sirlesliemartindaynursery.co.uk/) Sir Leslie Martin Day Nursery, The Martins Building, Northwich, CW8 1LU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.54369/53.24752/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Northwich - [Day nurseries in Northwich](/search?q=Northwich) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sir-leslie-martin-nursery-ltd-cw8-1lu-2816750) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Last inspected 2 May 2025 · Susan King Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children have a happy, busy time in the well-equipped nursery, demonstrating trust in the friendly, attentive staff. Staff understand how children learn, promoting rich dialogue during activities like the "sensory footpath." Routines are clear and followed, helping children develop self-control and confidence. Inspector highlights - Children have a happy, busy time in the well-equipped nursery. - Staff work in partnership with parents and carers. - Children learn actively, developing vocabulary that supports their mathematical development. - Staff help children to look closely at the natural world around them, promoting understanding of the seasonal cycle. - Children listen to stories every day, learning that print carries meaning and that reading is pleasurable. Areas to develop - 1 pay closer attention to the detail of staff's interactions with children, so that targets for their development show precisely what they need to do to improve their teaching - 2 make better use of observation and assessment, to identify really clearly what children are intended to learn next. Inspection #10395280 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278613) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Outdoor play sand is always covered at the end of the day to keep it free of anything that could cause children to be ill. Staff regularly apply sun cream to children's skin when the weather is hot to minimise the harmful effects of the sun. ## Parent Reviews of Sir Leslie Martin Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKiP95tRZ4XJ9WZ_yHft8HPADirgodEPvOzF1grXDRIeJR32w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Steve Turner 9 months ago Our daughter Pixie graduated Sir Leslie Martin Nursery in Hartford today. One of the best decisions we have ever made was entrusting Alison / Michaela and their staff with our daughter for the past three years. They are a remarkable group who have our children's very best interests at heart - I could not recommend SLMDN high enough - our daughter has loved being there. Truly exceptional people......our love and thanks goes out to all of them....Robert, Terri, Shannon, Rachael, Megan, Evelyn and all those I can't remember xx - Thank you & loads of love Steve & Lucy [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Ga2NqWk1NVE16VjFOMk1VRkhXbGxHYURkeGFFRRAB!2m1!1s0x487af96f13f25d5b:0xc13a86583940ba06) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXGqzp_XffZRoKQCNdiVZrK5DYH3l1YsWCaKkXPTJ0jtpQdwxXYoA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Lee Beckford 9 years ago My little boy is so happy at this Nursery and loves all the staff. He is 20 months old and has settled so well. Great Nursery 5 stars [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNROGVXT0dREAE!2m1!1s0x487af96f13f25d5b:0xc13a86583940ba06) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI7xmefX-BQebY4wcT_v5SpBcVspgTbmgpmjSG0tPghLoGTrg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tyra Matthews 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNneGVySEZnEAE!2m1!1s0x487af96f13f25d5b:0xc13a86583940ba06) Reviews from Google for Sir Leslie Martin Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13923588911445096966&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 2 May 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278613) ## Frequently asked about Sir Leslie Martin Nursery ### How can Sir Leslie Martin Nursery be contacted? ### What size of nursery is Sir Leslie Martin Nursery? ### What is Sir Leslie Martin Nursery working on improving? ### How are meals handled at Sir Leslie Martin Nursery? ## About the setting Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Ltd. registered in 2024. It employs 16 members of childcare staff, with qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 4. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm, and provides funded early education. 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