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The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall is a beautiful nursery set in wonderful grounds in the centre of Hucknall. Specialist experienced staff will provide fun learning opportunities and experiences ... Read more
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The Orange Tree Day Nurseries has a Group Review Score of 9.7 (9.657) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to The Orange Tree Day Nurseries must have a Review Score.
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from R B (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with lovely caring staff. Great communication on general info and childs daily activities etc. great outdoor spaces is with lots of different types of activities & toys. Son is very happy and I sometimes struggle to get him to go home with me upon pickup as he loves showing me around
from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank all the staff at The Orange Tree Nursery is Hucknall for all their kindness and support in making sure that my son feels happy, safe and secure while attending.
Since starting at 9 months of age, he has always loved going to nursery and this is only possible because the staff
made him feel safe and supported his development. We have noticed how his speech and communication has significant developed since being at nursery and this is due to the range of activities and experienced the children have every day.
Now in Wise Owls, he has access to the nursery chicken and the greenhouses and comes home every day excited to tell us about his learning. Seeing the daily diaries and all the pictures that the staff share show that he genuinely does have fun!
I'm so glad we made the choice to put him into nursery for his socialisation and development, and can only thank the staff for supporting with this through kindness and care.
from E W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Hucknall Orange Tree Nursery are amazing. Staff are very accommodating and welcoming, and really have helped my son settle and flourish. Despite him sometimes being emotional, staff take that extra time to nurture him and he feels safe and happy here.
I wouldn't change where he is for the world, and
would send any further children there without hesitation.
from C L (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, both of our children attend 4 days a week. They're both excited to go in each day and the staff are really excellent with them. Both of them love the food and the outside space is really lovely as they have the opportunity to go outside every day
from K T (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son recently started at this nursery and from when we viewed the nursery last year (2025) up until he started they have been fantastic.
They personalise a board in reception to welcome you which is such a thoughtful touch.
All the employees are friendly and welcoming even saying hello even though
your child isn't in their room.
All the ladies in my son's room are fantastic, my son has a wonderful time and is always happy on the updates via the app. The updates are great in the app and regularly updated.
Overall from start to finish so far we've had a really great experience and will hopefully continue throughout his nursery journey.
from K K (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Perfect nursery!!
We moved our daughter here just after her first birthday. She had been with a childminder in the area before that for 4 months. The best decision we made was moving her to nursery. She settled so well after a horrible experience with the childminder. She is thriving at nursery. Recently
moved up to the next stage and transitioned very well. Could not ask for better staff. The nursery is perfect for her. She is meeting all her milestones. She's happy to go in and be picked up. No tears only smiles. If you are thinking of sending your little one here, do it. They are in good hands at Orange Tree
from J H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter receives at this nursery. The team has done a fantastic job supporting her individual needs and development.
Our child initially found it very difficult to separate from us, but the staff were incredibly patient, understanding, and supportive during
this time. Their reassurance and encouragement have made such a difference, and she is now much more confident and happily stays at nursery.
A special thank you to Evie, who helped her massively with potty training. Thanks to her support, she is now confident with toileting, which has been a huge milestone for her and for us as parents.
She always comes home excited to tell us about her day, which shows just how comfortable and secure she feels there. We are so pleased with the progress she has made and are truly grateful to all the staff involved in her care.
Thank you for everything you do!
from Penny G (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with the team at Orange Tree almost a year now, and is growing into a fantastic little human in no small part thanks to everyone here!!
She loves her nursery days, we have tears at drop off but not two minutes later she's playing and laughing with her friends. She's learnt so
much with the team, and genuinely loves her key worker and the other staff in her room setting.
From a mum's perspective I don't worry at all about her while she's in their care, they send daily updates so you can peek into their world from that day, which I love!
A huge thank you to the whole team at Orange Tree - I don't know who'll be more gutted when she goes to big school, her or me!
from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I've been really impressed with Orange Tree...I like the responsibilities they gave to the children (choosing breakfast, doing their own coats/shoes etc) They really care about the children and their development and I love the regular observations they send out and daily updates. My son loves going
to nursery, and I do think that's down to fantastic staff and a range of activities offered- also love the 'all weather' attitude to play. I would highly recommend.
from Ria C (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
In my personal experience, this nursery and its staff consistently exceed expectations. Both of my grandchildren attend.My eldest, who has special needs, transferred here after six months at a different nursery, and the positive transformation in him was remarkable. My youngest continues to attend,
and we are thoroughly impressed with his developmental progress at this nursery. The staff are consistently exceptional and always willing to assist. The diverse activities and grounds foster a wide range of experiences, and both children invariably return home content and pleasantly fatigued (when i can get them to leave). I genuinely cannot identify any areas for improvement within this nursery; they collaborate effectively with you to address your child's needs, and no request ever seems excessive. Entrusting your children to their care feels akin to leaving them with trusted friends. For us, it was the optimal nursery to meet our children's requirements and we aren't disappointed!thanks
from L K (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We love Orange Tree in Hucknall. Our little girl has been there for almost 2 years now and she adores going. The amount of activities they do is amazing and she has learnt so much from them. Communication with parents is excellent and the staff our amazing. Big shout out to the girls in Butterflies.
from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have been attending The Orange Tree since they were 11 months old. The care and attention the staff have to the children is excellent. The facilities and range of activities is excellent as the site is fairly large. Access to outdoors is amazing and there are a variety of different
toys to play with and engage their gross motor skills. They have been incredibly helpful and supportive in identifying potential SEN and supporting my child through this and putting measures in place while starting down the route of diagnosis.
I recommend them to any local parents and I am so glad I send my children to The Orange Tree. Thank you again to all the amazing staff
from Georgia S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My little boy started here in January and the nursery have been amazing!
The updates they provide throughout the day are so reassuring and the activities they do are so good for their development!
My little boy has started crawling since being at nursery and his eating / weaning journey has improved
massively and this is all down to you guys.
He loves the staff in his room and they always make such a fuss (especially because he is forever poorly) but when he is there they make such an amazing effort with him.
Thank you for all you do we cannot wait to see how he develops over the next few years
from Rebecca E (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been here since 8 months. Now at 2 she still loves nursery here and enjoys going everyday. I love that they have an outside whatever the weather philosophy and she is becoming such a confident little girl.
from Bobbie K (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I have twin girls that started at Orange Tree very quickly after the unfortunate immediate closure of their previous nursery. They were very accommodating; understood that we were nervous about how the girls were going to adapt. The girls have been there for almost a year now and have flourished they
love going and have made lots of friends. I have good trust in the nursery nurses to inform me throughout the day if there is anything I need to know.
from Elise M (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery at just over a year old in August and it's amazing how far she's come in just a couple of months. The staff at orange tree are great and love all the activities they get up to! My favourite being the pumpkin foot prints! I am always updated throughout the day and Freya loves
from Rasha S (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased with The Orange Tree Hucknall Nursery.
My kid has been attending the setting for almost 2 years and 4 months. He is super happy, setteled and developing very well.
The staff are super caring, kind and knowledgeable.
Also the management are amazing, very supportive and professional.
The
setting offers safe environment along with specious playground and gardens which I found it impressive.
I would recommend strongly this nursery.
from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in the blossom room in August at 10 months old.
He has enjoyed meeting other babies in the blossom room and has been thriving.
The nursery staff have been exceptional and so supportive from the start.
He has formed a great bond with his key worker Poppy and I know he is in
great hands which has been so reassuring.
The app is updated regularly and I can see he has been involved in fun activities which are beneficial for his learning and development.
I am so glad we chose the orange tree :) x
from Abbie E (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son started at orange tree day nursery Hucknall in August 2024 at 10 months old. He settled in so well and the nursery kept me well informed throughout the day to ease any worry. My son has CMPA (dairy allergy) and this was well monitored, and despite this allergy, the kitchen staff were amazing
and ensured he hasn't felt left out by continuing to give him a broad range of dairy free alternatives. My son loves going to nursery each day, and that is down to the staff and variety of activities and opportunities offered to him on a daily basis.
from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We have two children at Orange Tree and are so happy in the knowledge that they are being supported to learn and develop well there. They love attending nursery and it's always felt like a big family to us - the staff genuinely care about the children. We've always been very impressed with the extra
touches like cards being made for special occasions, events held throughout the year, projects to get involved with at home, etc.
The nursery itself is such a lovely, welcoming environment too. Overall we can't recommend Orange Tree in Hucknall enough, we feel it's one of the best decisions we've made for our children.
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