Day Nurseries Owned by Alba Nurseries

trained children are now wetting themselves several times throughout the day. Worryingly poor management have caused trauma and distress to many children and parents to the point of a group complaint being devised submitted. The settings appealing aspects such and yoga, meditation and nature walks have stopped. Different staff every day and impatient and not friendly permanent staff have contributed to a serious decline in the safeguarding of children in the setting.

months, all of the long-serving staff have been pushed out, and the quality of care has deteriorated dramatically. The nursery now runs on minimal staffing, often relying on staff brought in from other nurseries within the chain. Unfortunately, these individuals appear overwhelmed, unfamiliar with the children, and unable to manage effectively.

All of the fun activities that the children enjoyed like nature walks, cooking and yoga have stopped. The atmosphere has changed, and the children now seem unsettled and unhappy.

incredible to see her growing into such an independent, confident little person. The team supports her well, maintaining great communication about her interests and home life, making her feel truly seen. She enjoys playing with older children, and the staff help her navigate different age groups. The outdoor space was another deciding factor, with a manager who is a passionate gardener, that enthusiasm is passed down to the children. Recently, the children have been learning about different cultures, and the staff make every effort to ensure inclusion. We can't thank the manager and her team enough, knowing our daughter is happy, safe, and excited to go each day brings us so much joy.

and academic ability. The staff devote much of their personal time to making each day a new and exciting experience for the children. Events and trips are regularly organised to give the children something to look forward to in addition to gaining independence. The staff actively ask about and implement feedback from parents regarding their children, working as a team to meet each child's needs. I thoroughly recommend this nursery.

but also about self-improvement and development. I am extremely satisfied with the services Alba Nursery is offering and I am eternally grateful for their support and help.

so he felt safe and happy. My son goes and comes from the nursery with a huge smile. Always happy. The staff tells me everything that is happening during the day as my child does not communicate yet as he should in his normal age. I never had any worries even when he started a year ago because I had my two older daughters in the nursery too. Same great experience this time. I am overjoyed with the staff and this place and I am recommending the nursery to whoever asks for a good place. The Alba is the best place with outstanding facilities. I love the staff and the things they do for children. I can see how my child progresses from week to week. Thank you Alba!

about how much they focus on the children. Activities are varied and are focused on set themes for the week. Parents are kept up to date through an app with a daily diary and more focused golden moments around how the child is developing. The focus on mental wellbeing in early years (yoga, mindfulness) is extremely welcomed for establishing good habits early. The concept of the 'kindness jar' is excellent, not least because of the positive impact it has had on behaviour at home. As a parent, I am especially grateful for the flexibility of nursery staff. They, more than anything, are what makes this nursery such a good choice for my children. The nursery is situated in a sports pavilion and the outdoor space is well utilised through a play area in which there is a bug hotel, gardening area and before harvest they even had a scarecrow! It is a nice touch when children prepare food they have grown to have as part of meals and snacks. Many celebrations are marked at the nursery, from Christmas, Diwali, Eid, bonfire night and Halloween. For the latter, the staff put on an excellent party for the children including spooky snacks and face painting. They mixed fun with opportunities to learn and the children had a great day. Parent voice is taken on board - for example, they recently introduced an option to send a packed lunch or have a pre-prepared paid-for meal. This flexibility allows parents to do what suits them best. Overall, a gem of a nursery which does all and more that you would want an early years setting to do.

have lots of toys, they do a lot of activities, they learn a lot and most importantly, the employees are very loving, they treat our children and parents like family, we all work together for the children's well-being. The outdoor space is very spacious and children love exploring there. I recommend this nursery without excitation. I'm very happy to have made the decision to put my children in this nursery.

were many opportunities for parents to come in and see their children in various parades/singsongs and I have many happy pictures taken there during his time. I now have his development folder which is filled in in such detail and full of milestone pictures. He is now more than ready for full-time school in September 2023. I would recommend the nursery to any parent that wants their child to enjoy the great outdoors. The food is excellent value and a very good range and of course nutritional too. The staff are experienced and have been there for a good number of years but are still young enough to run around after the children in that big field!

for school: hand washing, toilet ready, dressing up on their own, reading and writing alphabet/numbers depending on the child's pace, reading and writing their name. We feel they have been really good with our eldest son and challenged him more than we anticipated in a positive way. What remains challenging is communication: wanting to know more about the child's progress. We had to request a meeting instead of it being organised/proposed in advance.

joint effort. He engaged in various activities to develop his skills and generally have fun! He often came home with stories of what he had learnt as well as pieces of artwork he had produced. He really enjoyed the food and complimented the chef often at home. The staff and managers are really friendly and helpful and I felt confident leaving my son with them as they are kind and considerate towards children. There are regular events and celebrations parents are invited to attend such as sports day and a Christmas party. My son made lots of friends. My husband and I highly recommend this nursery as does my son!

and it is easy to engage with the teachers as they are kind and open.

his favourites.
Well done to the team and thank you for their continued support.

I felt she flourished.

My daughter is going to school shortly and I will be so upset to say goodbye to the staff, kids and the overall environment. The owner is phenomenal and really cares about all the kids and knows them all personally. She also knows all the parents. It is a safe environment with a perfect outdoor play area, due to the huge playing fields. Overall, I have absolutely loved this nursery and the staff, parents and kids have all been so lovely and warm. I wish them all the best of luck and would have no hesitance in recommending it to anyone with small kids. Thanks to everyone at the Early Years for your care and all your efforts.