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Review of
Ducklings at Emerson Valley
from Daniel A (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2025

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My child attends Ducking Nursery, Emerson Valley. I can honestly say it's a brilliant Nursery. Staff being polite, friendly and helpful to my child. My child love the nursery and runs in.
Overall happy.

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Emerson Valley

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are delighted your experience is so positive. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

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Review of
Ducklings at Blackley
from K S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2024

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I am so pleased I chose Ducklings Blackley, they have proven time and time again that they always put the children first and make sure they get the best experiences during their time at nursery from trips to daily activities. The manager is the example that sets the tone for all staff in professionalism,

care and trust, an asset to the nursery. They are a brilliant nursery and every member of staff has clearly been chosen well due to their care, enthusiasm and ethics, cannot praise them enough. The only criticism is the outdoor space that needs updating but I know this is not an easy task.

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Blackley

Thank you so much for your feedback. Unfortunately with not owning the building we do what we can to provide a safe but challenging outside area, which the children appear to enjoy! We are delighted you feel you made the right choice in Ducklings. Thank you for your support.

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Review of
Ducklings at Blackley
from Fatou G (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024

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Ducklings Nursery has exceeded our expectations in every way. The teachers are passionate and attentive, always ensuring that each child feels valued and supported. My daughter loves going to nursery every day and has developed so many new skills and friendships. The communication from the staff is

excellent, keeping us informed about her progress and activities. I couldn't be happier with our choice and highly recommend Ducklings Nursery to all parents!

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Review of
Ducklings at Blackley
from J T (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2024

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This nursery has made constant improvements, always looking to provide the best care and genuinely has the loveliest staff. They had their Ofsted recently and to quote the report. Staff have created a calm and tranquil learning environment for children. As children arrive, their laughter fills the air

and the atmosphere buzzes with their excitement. That speaks volumes as well as management being incredibly welcoming and helpful, I can't praise them enough!

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Review of
Ducklings at Blackley
from N T (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024

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Absolutely brilliant nursery. The staff are great. My little boy has been very happy there and will be sad to leave for big school. Lots of activities to do. Great meals. Attentive staff. Best nursery I've used so far, absolutely no problems whatsoever.

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Blackley

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such positive feedback, it means so much to us all.

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Review of
Ducklings at Blackley
from Leanne W (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024

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My daughter has only just recently started at Ducklings in the new term and I am very very happy that I have chosen Ducklings for my daughter, it's a lovely little nursery and the staff are all amazing and very helpful, we had a bit of a problem with getting her to nursery as it was all new to her at

the start and we were both nervous and the staff were so supportive and helpful helping me find ways and making it easier for me to get her there, the manager even came to meet me in the morning to assist me with getting her into nursery which helped a lot and was very grateful for, she now really enjoys going to nursery and says that her teachers are her best friends, she has also learned so much and developed so much with the help of this nursery and is learning new things and making new friends every day I couldn't recommend Ducklings enough the staff are amazing and have great relationships with all the children.
Thanks so much Ducklings.

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Blackley

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We ae delighted your first experience of nursery life has been such a positive one.

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Review of
Ducklings at Blackley
from J T (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024

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My daughter has been at Ducklings Blackley since she was 1 and whenever any of my friends are looking for a nursery, I can't recommend them enough! They have been absolutely amazing with my daughter - I couldn’t believe how fast she settled and how lovely the staff are with her. She hops into nursery

every morning and has said herself that she loves her ‘school’, as she calls it. The setting is very homely and the staff make so much effort in making sure they know each child individually and really focus on their interests and needs. The staff are honestly fantastic and always keep me updated on my daughter’s day-to-day adventures and developments. I have watched my daughter grow and develop so much since she started at ducklings and they deserve all the credit for how well she is doing! I also 100% trust the nursery and I think that is also very important.

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Review of
Ducklings at Emerson Valley
from Nicola G (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024

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Our little boy loves going to Ducklings. From the moment we moved him there it was the best decision we could have made. The tasks and activities they set daily are always in detail, even though it’s to be packed away daily. The extra lengths the staff go to is incredible. We get regular updates, pictures

and our little boy always comes home and tells me about his day. Perfect setting. Easy to park and ideal location. The garden is fully enclosed and has astro outside rather than concrete or paving slabs. We look forward to see what he’s been up to daily. The staff are kind, professional, friendly, super helpful and such a lovely bunch of staff members. The manager is absolutely amazing also, organisation, professional and on the ball with everything. We cannot say anything bad about our experience here so far and if there was an option for a hundred stars that wouldn’t be enough!

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Emerson Valley

Thank you Nicola for such lovely words, we are delighted that you feel Ducklings is the right place. I will ensure the staff and manager get to read your lovely comments. Thank you!

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Review of
Ducklings at Westcroft
from S W (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2023

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The staff are amazing and are so helpful. They will listen to everything you say and will help you if you have problems. My son was so happy to join and now he doesn't want holidays to come up because he loves it so much.

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Westcroft

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, the team are extremely grateful. We are delighted you are having such a positive experience.

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Review of
Ducklings at Tattenhoe Park
from F H (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023

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My son has become so confident and talkative after going to Ducklings Tattenhoe Park. The staff there are so friendly and patient to my son. They care about my son's feeling, behaviours and learning, they always inspire him to find out his interest and learn more based on the things he is playing on.

We are very impressed with the varied activities, daily outdoor time, as well as the nutritious snack.
I really like the atmosphere there, calm but energetic, fun but with discipline, the staffs must have been so amazing as my son keeps saying he loves them so much and he enjoys talking about his day. I don't need to worry about anything when my son is in Ducklings because I can tell he always has a good time as he insists on being the last one to leave and helps staff tidy up and close everything then go home.
We receive news and updates in time, and have photos shared with us often. I cannot fault anything with Ducklings Tattenhoe park, massive thanks to all of you!

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Tattenhoe Park

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are delighted that your experience at Ducklings Tattenhoe Park has been so positive. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.

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Review of
Ducklings at Oldbrook Boulevard
from S B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022

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All staff are very good, I'm happy because my daughter attending there for 2 years, and she is very happy to go there because she starts learning how to write numbers. Big thanks to all your staff.

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Oldbrook Boulevard

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are delighted you have given us five-star feedback, we really appreciate this. Kind regards, Ducklings team.

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Review of
Ducklings at Middleton
from L R (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022

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My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting. She loves coming to nursery and she is always talking about the staff at home and how they are her friends.
Her development skills and confidence have improved. Even health care professionals have praised my daughter's development!
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are kind, helpful and caring and supportive of my daughter. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Middleton

Thank you so much for your kind words; very much appreciated!

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Review of
Ducklings at Middleton
from K D (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022

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Absolutely lovely nursery and lovely staff. Never had a single issue in the two years my child has attended. She is currently in the 2-3 year room and she is so attached to all the staff there. She is learning new things constantly and her social skills have come on massively

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Review of
Ducklings at Middleton
from Claire T (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022

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Ducklings Nursery has been like a second family since we took our child last summer. Everyone in the setting is so kind, professional, thoughtful and makes our child feel home from home. Our child has grown and developed in every way possible and I am so grateful for everything the team do for us. Our

child goes on exciting trips out and discovers so much through play and structured learning within small groups and one to one. The nursery is so amazing with communication and uses an app so I can see my child’s daily learning/activities. Also, on drop-off and pickups, all of the team welcome our child in such a beautiful way and let us know what kind of day our child’s had. Ducklings also make the most of all religious occasions celebrating all cultures and giving our child the chance to explore how and what different people celebrate. The nursery team is super great at getting to know each child and their individual needs and really giving so much care and attention. Thank you Ducklings.

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Middleton

Thank you so much for your kind words. As a team, we are extremely grateful that you have taken the time to leave such a lovely review. Thanks for your continued support.

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Review of
Ducklings at Middleton
from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022

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Really lovely nursery - everything you'd want when choosing daycare for your children. My 2 boys attend Ducklings (one in the pre-school and one in the baby room) and they're both doing so well and love it there. The staff are professional but warm and friendly and genuinely care about the children,

always going above and beyond. There's a great range of fun activities and learning, good meals and a great sense of continued support and collaboration with parents.

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Review of
Ducklings at Middleton
from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022

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My daughter joined this nursery at 12 months old during the second lockdown. Due to being a Covid baby, she had never spent time away from me and we were both nervous. The staff were amazing at tailoring her settling in session to suit my daughter's needs. They definitely treat each child as an individual.

My daughter has come on so far since being at the nursery she absolutely loves her key worker. The nursery is always there to support us with concerns and has created a safe space for our daughter to be herself and supported her to be her best. I honestly couldn’t recommend a nursery more. We viewed many nurseries but did not see another which rivalled this one’s outside play areas, or role-play areas.

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Review of
Ducklings at Middleton
from C W (Aunt of Child) published on 19 April 2022

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Ducklings Nursery is fantastic! The staff do a wonderful job, every time I go to collect my nephew all I see are happy children! I wish I went to a place with such an interactive outdoor play area, and with such engaging positive caring staff. I recommend Ducklings to anyone looking for a preschool

in the Middleton/Langley area 100%.

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Review of
Ducklings at Oldbrook Boulevard
from Nikki I (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020

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This is a great nursery. My son started January this year and settled in immediately, its a great setting with the fantastic and very helpful staff. My son is always looking forward to going every time, and am always informed of my son's daily activities and progress in nursery, which is really good

to know as a parent. I will definitely recommend this nursery to any parent that wants the best for their child. A big well done to the amazing staff at Ducklings Oldbrook.

Reply from Deborah Walters, Owner at Ducklings at Oldbrook Boulevard

Thank you Nikki for the lovely positive feedback. We are delighted you feel this way and thank you for your continued support.

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