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Review of
Orchidale Children's Nursery
from Anna J (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Orchidale is a wonderful nursery. The team work very hard to ensure the children have fun, enriched days. They keep rabbits and chickens, which my daughter loves. To me what set them apart other than the kind and empathetic staff is the wonderful, large natural environment they provide and the trips

they are taken on. I have seen my daughter who was quite shy grow immensely in confidence and curiosity. She is 2 years old and driving home from nursery recently asked me "mummy what do clouds do?" I feel she is being prepared for school in terms of her curiosity, language capability and interest in the wider world, without the nursery setting being formal or restrictive.
I was nervous about sending her to nursery and experienced 'mum guilt' but the team were consistent and kept me updated all the way.
The manager said she was happy for me to call whenever I needed to check how she was settling in. Now I know she's having such a fun day and look forward to seeing all the lovely photos.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review, it is such a pleasure to have your little one at Orchidale and to hear that her confidence as grown along with her curiosity to learn

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Review of
Orchidale Children's Nursery
from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter has been at Orchidale for just over a year, starting in the baby room and now in the toddler room. I couldn't be happier with the experience we've had so far and the staff we've met have all been so genuine and lovely. My daughter has made a lovely bond with her key workers, Bex when in

the baby room and her current key worker Gabby who she is always happy to see in the mornings!
Yes it may be more expensive than other nurseries but they do so much with the children, trips out, cooking, puppet shows, yoga, caring for animals. The list is endless and in my opinion it is worth every penny. I really wanted a home from home environment for my daughter's nursery experience and that's exactly what you get at Orchidale.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for such a wonderful review - we thrive for Orchidale to be a home from home setting so to see this in our reviews mean the world to us !

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Review of
Orchidale Children's Nursery
from Chelsea H (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My little girl joined the nursery a few months ago and I've continued to be impressed every week, the effort and attention and love they provide for the children really is outstanding.
My little girls key worker Abbie really is a superstar and as a mother with anxiety it was my biggest worry leaving

my little girl there as she's very little! But Abbie never leaves a question unanswered at the door, she has welcome arms for my little one every session and my little girl is more than happy to go in, never with fuss and always with a huge smile.
Truly an exceptional nursery and I can't wait to see how she progresses over the years.
Thank you so much for making this journey for us so wonderful so far x

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for such a lovely review - Abby will be thrilled to read such lovely feedback about her.

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Review of
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd
from Rhonda G (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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2 of my children have been to Jabberwocky, 1 is still there and she loves it! My son loved it too, and still occasionally talks about how much he loved it there.

They are the best childcare provider in the area and we wouldn't choose anywhere else. They have such care and consideration for our daughter,

and she adores the staff.
She enjoys the days out and visits to the local park and nursing homes.
They are beyond understanding if anything comes up out of our control!

Reply from Leanne Lamb, Managing Director at Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd

Thank you very much, Rhonda, for your lovely review.
It is very important to us that we support every child in our care and their parents, too. The staff team is, as you say, very caring and do go…read more

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Review of
Nursery Days
from Sam N (Father of Child) published on 27 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has been attending nursery days now for just over a year. He has absolutely loved his time there.
All the team in Squirrels are absolutely amazing and put everything into caring for the children.
As my son Harry is now due to move up to Bluebirds I wanted to say a special thanks to my son's

key worker Emily. She really has been an absolute blessing and has made us feel so at ease leaving him, which we never thought would be an easy thing to do. Quickly we realised he was in the safest hands and we know she cared for him just as much as we do.
I know from speaking to others it's not an easy task finding a nursery as amazing as Nursery Days! They go above and beyond and offer so much more than other nurseries.
I felt so emotional that he is moving up and that's genuinely because of the lovely bond he has built with Emily his key worker and all the other members of staff in Squirrels.
To everyone at Nursery Days thank you for all that you do. We are beyond grateful!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your very kind words about the nursery and the team. We are pleased to hear your son had such a lovely start to nursery life and made such strong bonds with his key person and the room…read more

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Review of
Nursery Days
from Jack T (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My son started nursery here 6 months ago and my wife and I have nothing but positive things to say about Nursery Days. Our son is always smiling when we drop him at the door and we know he is well looked after by the wonderful staff. The facilities and provisions are excellent, with a large emphasis

on exploration and being outdoors. Our son is thriving here and we are very happy with his nursery experience.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's our pleasure to care for your son and seeing his smiley face on arrival. We know how much he loves to explore and especially loves his outings.

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Review of
Nursery Days
from Jacqueline S (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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As a grandparent of a three year old at this nursery I am more than impressed with the variety of activities that are afforded to the children. They are fortunate to have plenty of access to outdoor activities in the orchard and are fully encouraged to be at one with nature. They are encouraged to

be kind and considerate when it comes to caring for animals and each other along with being allowed space to explore and learn in a most unique fashion that is second to none, picking up skills in an appealing and exciting way without even realising they are doing so which significantly helps to improve their dexterity, concentration, focus and attention to detail. I am so happy in the knowledge that my grandchild is receiving the best possible pre school foundation and I would thoroughly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, this was lovely to read and to read how much your Grandchild loves their outdoor learning at the orchard and getting involved in all our enhanced provisions.

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Review of
Nursery Days
from Adam L (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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We have had a fantatsic expereince for 2.5 yeras since our eldest joined the nursery. Our two children love attending, have learnt so much, and have a great time every day.
They have made brilliant progress, supported by the team of dedicated staff, who have been amazing throughout our time.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

It's lovely to have both the children at nursery and be part of their early years, they've settled in well. Thank you for your kind words about the staff.

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Review of
Toddlers Inn Nursery
from Heather S (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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We couldn't be happier with Toddles Inn. The staff really care about the kids and are extremely attentive to our little ones' needs if they're having a bad day. Every day she comes out smiling, we know she's had plenty of fun, affection and enrichment. Thank you for the peace of mind, knowing she's

in good hands.

Reply from Sabrina Watt, Manager at Toddlers Inn Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, we love to provide a caring environment that feels like a home from home!

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Review of
Orchidale Children's Nursery
from S A (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My child has been attending Orchidale for over two years now and we have been so happy with our experience. The staff are all lovely and clearly care so much about the children, taking the time to get to know their personalities and interests. My child is always talking about the nursery ladies! The

nursery organises lots of exciting activities and visits; my child has had the opportunity to sit in a fire engine, touch reptiles, and visit a care home among many other things. They help the children to develop lots of skills, including woodwork, cooking and gardening, and encourage independence as they get older. I love that they can self serve their food at mealtimes in the preschool room! The meals are nutritious and the rotating menu gives variety. The fact that the children spend so much time outside and get to visit forest school was a big attraction for us too. We also get lots of updates on what our child has been up to. We have loved being part of Orchidale!

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review- it is a pleasure to have your little one at Orchidale - we love being able to provide such a wide range of activities and curriculum at Orchidale

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Review of
Nursery Days
from S B (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Nursery days has been the best for my little boy . Since starting at 3 months there has been so much support . He has always been so happy to go in and so happy coming out with big smiles on his face . The support from staff has been amazing and the feedback at the end of the day has also been amazing

. The feedback when picking up has been so good and very detailed on what his eaten and what his been up to . He loves the bus going on adventure which I think is amazing and also the orchard which he loves as he loves outdoors .
It's so nice now he is talking as when he comes home all he talks about is how much fun his had .
I will highly recommend nursery days as I feel that the care and support for each child is amazing . So thankyou nursery days

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

It's been our pleasure to be part of your son's early years and watch him grow and build friendships.

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Review of
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd
from Robert P (Father of Child) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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We've been sending our child to Jabberwoky for 2 years now and couldn't be happier! And it seems our child couldn't be either.

Reply from Leanne Lamb, Managing Director at Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate our parents taking time to give us feedback.We love so much having your son here, he is a massive part of our Jabberwocky family as are all the…read more

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Review of
Toddlers Inn Nursery
from Lauren T (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Toddlers Inn are a fantastic nursery. We were apprehensive starting our son so young at 6 months but it could not have gone any better. Toddlers Inn make sure your home routine is followed as much as possible + they can offer our son so much more in activities + trips than what we can. He really enjoys

nursery + its all thanks to Toddlers Inn!

Reply from Sabrina Watt, Manager at Toddlers Inn Nursery

Such a lovely review, so nice to hear how the team have supported you into nursery life, we are all like an extended family.

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Review of
Orchidale Children's Nursery
from M B (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter has been attending Orchidale for over two years now, and we couldn't be happier with the care and experiences she receives. The confidence she has gained, along with the development of her skills and independence, has been wonderful to watch.
From day one, the staff went above and beyond

to make the transitions smooth and reassuring. The team at Orchidale are not only professional but also genuinely passionate about what they do. They create a caring, encouraging and supportive environment.
The activities and opportunities are outstanding - there is always something new and enriching to enjoy. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are beautifully designed, with stimulating areas for busy play and quieter corners for rest and reflection.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a nurturing place where our daughter is not only cared for, but truly thriving.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you taking the time to leave us a wonderful review- it means so much to hear that you think our activities and opportunities are outstanding- our team work so hard to make sure that every child…read more

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Review of
Nursery Days
from Brittany D (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I cannot explain to you how well Nursery's Day are! The care, loving and commitment they put into the children is above and beyond. My little girl has been the happiest I've ever seen her since she's been a at this nursery. The chats we have on our way home about her days at Nursery's Days are honestly

just so enjoyable to listen to so god knows how she feels. Her vocabulary has become so much stronger and the support the staff have gave my child to become more independent I can't thank them enough. I would 100% recommend this nursery, I don't even live close to this nursery and I'm happy to travel here.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's our pleasure to be part of your daughters early years and it's lovely to hear how happy she is at Nursery Days.

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Review of
Nursery Days
from L W (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My child has attended nursery days since she was 9 months old.
She joined during COVID but they were the only nursery who went above and beyond in affording me access to the space and nursery workers in a Covid safe way. They understood how hard it would be for parent to leave their baby without seeing

the space and meeting staff.
The location and facilities are awesome, including the orchard and animals including donkeys. The children get to learn in nature and be free of all the technological noise of our age.
Now my little girl is about to start school and the staff there feel like trusted family members who show my daughter so much love and empathy.
I wish she could continue her learning journey" there in the acres of orchard they have and with the staff who genuinely love their job and bond so well with the children.
If you want your child to have an outdoorsy type of childhood with experienced and nurturing g staff then this is the best nursery by a country mile.
Thank you

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's lovely to hear how much your daughter has thrived at nursery and that she is prepared and ready for her journey onto primary school. We know how much she loved the farm school and was…read more

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Review of
Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery Ltd
from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The most wonderful nursery that adores and cherishes every child who goes there. To watch them always come with a smile on their face and have so many amazing stories to tell from their days. I couldn't recommend this nursery and the staff enough.

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Review of
Nursery Days
from Sam S (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Both of my children have attended Nursery Days since the age of 10 months (currently 3/4 years) and we cannot talk highly enough of our experience. The staff in all 3 classes have been amazing with the kids and equally helpful and approachable for us parents. A major selling point for us was the access

to outdoor spaces/activities and our children have absolutely loved it. Come rain or shine they spend at least half the day outside. In summary, our children have skipped into nursery every day and we have always felt great comfort that they are safe, happy and learning. Valuable skills!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, we know how much the children adore nursery and it's been amazing to care for both of them. We know how much they enjoy the orchard and all the outings on the minibus.

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Review of
Nursery Days
from T H (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Excellent nursery would 100% recommend to everyone

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's our pleasure to care for your daughter and we know how much she adores all the outdoor learning, especially the donkeys.

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Review of
Nursery Days
from Sophie R (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My daughter has been attending nursery days for 7 months now. The care, love, kindness and fun she has been shown and given is incredible. Her keyworker always goes above and beyond to support her. The bond they have is indescribable. I am so grateful for all she does for my daughter.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, it's lovely to be part of your daughter's early years and we are so pleased to hear how well she has bonded with her key person.

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