Day Nursery Owned by Grandir UK in East Sussex

take the time to get to know the children as individuals but also offer a whole family approach and feel very inclusive.

nursery enviroment. My other comments would be that my son is vegan and has ate none vegan things a couple of times by mistake which I'd rather he'd not but I have been told. Some more care on this would be appreciated.

Excited to see the refurb.

to know the children too.

food is prepared there and sounds delicious. My daughter absolutely loves it there and I feel so happy she's somewhere that really cares for her.

the children in the nursery and enjoyed his job which was great to see.

The issues I had were:
- A high staff turnover, most employees were there no longer than 3-6 months so it meant every time my child settled he was having to get used to new people constantly. I think I could name 2 staff members who were there from start to finish of my time.
- The fees were constantly going up every few months. The nursery is quite full so it seemed like there was never enough staff for children, the employees were quite often rushing around due to staff shortages because they were constantly leaving. Other than that it was great and my son was very sad to leave.

the transition in baby class reducing naps. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is that I felt the transition into Owls has been more difficult and the feedback I get from staff not as reliable. I worry that the staff-to-child ratio has been stretched too thin and disruption from the old management team leaving. However, there is no doubt in my mind that my child loves the nursery and the staff and is safe and healthy at Wishing Tree.

so many things at the nursery, including yoga, which is hilarious to watch them practice when they come home! We feel completely at ease leaving them there every day and then hearing about all the activities they've been up to as we drive home. But as with any nursery, it's the staff that makes the place, and the team at the Wishing Tree are really special.

did. It was undoubtedly one of the best choices we made as a family. My daughter loves the staff and she has developed so much in her time there. The children are constantly stimulated, with books, songs, dancing, outings to parks and libraries, messy play, outdoor area, etc. The nursery provides a varied diet that kids seem to love. The nursery staff was supportive of my daughter using reusable nappies and very supportive during the potty training stage and I know they are very thoughtful of dietary requirements and preferences. I feel safe and confident leaving my baby in the hands of the Wishing Tree every day and I thank them for giving me that peace of mind.

involved in her life at nursery. She spends lots of time out in the fresh air exploring nature and regularly exercising. The environment and play areas are spacious and age-appropriate. The nursery community is strong and we were invited to Halloween activities in October which were excellent. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery, it is an asset to the area!

on a day-to-day basis provides us with a broad insight into our children’s day, covering the meals, experiences, interactions, and their overall well-being and development.
We always feel content in knowing that they’re safe and in good hands when we leave them, and look forward to catching up with our children’s key person when we pick them up.
Thank you Wishing Tree for looking after our children, and giving them the best start.

and the children are able to progress at their own rate. They always have a variety of activities available in the room and the outdoor space is lovely.

the fish tank of tropical fish! We love how they encourage independence in serving food and drink to each other. Every time we have come to collect our son he is busy involved in some sort of play or activity and he doesn't want to leave. He also eats very well there and (much to our surprise) has a much more varied diet than he will agree to at home. We feel very lucky to live near this lovely nursery and will be sending our younger child there too!

an observation every week which they upload and I’ve found it so helpful to see how she’s getting on.

this nursery to anyone looking for a place for his/her child.

as the occasional trip to local farms.

I have been particularly impressed by the balance between play and learning. My sons days at the nursery really support his academic development but are also a lot of fun!! It seems no two days are the same!

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Wishing Tree nursery to other parents.