Day Nursery Owned by Littlest Elf in Norfolk

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!

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.

the nursery we knew straight away this was the best place for him. He took a little while to settle in, but his key workers and other staff members have been great with helping to get him settled, now he gets very excited when we arrive and waves and smiles when we leave him. The updates on the app are great, we love seeing what he's getting up to and also love hearing about his day when we pick him up from the gate.
We can really see that he is going to thrive here and very happy with our choice.

All the members of staff are brilliant and couldn't think of anywhere else better to help with his learning journey! We can't thank you enough!

outside almost all the time and has had so many amazing experiences, going on trips to farms, library, nature walks, their very own forest school and so much more. They also have people come in to deliver sessions such as yoga and karate, ponies and other animals, and even the ice cream van!

His confidence has grown massively since attending Orchidale and he's made amazing friendships. The staff are amazing, so kind and caring and they feedback so many details about my son's day. He's a fussy eater but even this has improved with their gentle support.

When we had an extremely sad personal family matter the staff were incredibly supportive and helped in any way they could. Amazing nursery!

the nursery use for the different age groups are wonderful outdoor/open spaces filled with so many different crafts, play equipment and even tools for the children to explore.
The staff are caring and nurturing bringing great energy as soon as they see them at the gate. Even in the car park before they've even started work!
We love the family events they put on throughout the year - Christmas and Spring fairs, orchfest and pumpkin competitions.
We adore this nursery and will be sad when the girls time there comes to an end.

just before his first birthday!). The staff genuinely care for him and the effort they put in to ensure the children have all these experiences is incredible, I can't fault them.

fact all the staff. She loves her time at nursery & when she has experienced difficulties the staff have been very supportive & taken their time with her. Having two parents evenings a year, the app updates & on the gate updates allow you to feel a part of their nursery world.
I can't believe my daughter will be heading off to school in September, but I can already see how nursery is helping her prepare for this. She's made some lovely friends during her time with Orchidale, some of whom, will be moving up to school with her.
The staff at Orchidale are all superstars & I cannot thank them enough for taking such good care of my daughter over the last 4 years. She will miss them all greatly.

& I couldn't ask for a better Nursery. Their truly outstanding.

gift understandably feels uneasy, but from the very first day I can honestly say the call to reassure me on day one, regular updates inc. photos etc. demonstrate that nothing is too much.
The range of activities and opportunities that are available are outstanding: forest school, on site pets, regular visits from animals/health services/entertainment, trips out in the minibus, and much more. Both the indoor and outdoor space is carefully designed to be age and skill appropriate for the stage in which the child is in, with areas that are busier and areas that are quieter for the children to recharge or spend some quiet time in.
Orchidale is more like an extension of the family.

we pick her up!

get me started on the graduation show! The effort they all put in was second to none. We will certainly never forget our Orchidale journey.

work to get her quickly settled. The genuine, caring manner with which all members of staff approach their role is evident, and I am always impressed with the creativity the staff demonstrate in the activities they put in place for the children. My daughter has grown in confidence and curiosity, and the regular updates during the day are a comfort that she is happy at nursery. The team at Orchidale successfully find the balance between building independence through free exploration and play, while also allowing for structured, age-appropriate learning opportunities. My daughter loves it and the staff are truly superb, I could not ask for more.

she'd settled within 2 minutes) and still we receive daily photos throughout the day to show them both making friends and enjoying so many wonderfully imaginative activities. Throughout her transitions through nursery, it's wonderful now to hear her stories about everything she's done in the day all with a smile on her face. My youngest has come on leaps and bounds since attending Orchidale and it's lovely to see his face light up when we turn up.

trips are planned on a regular basis. My youngest daughter has recently joined at 6 months and the baby room has a home-from-home feel.
Staff listen to parents and value feedback. There is a consistent key person approach and updates are added to the online portal daily.
Thank you Orchidale!

new things everyday.
His key worker is the best, she genuinely cares about the children and I know that he is in such safe hands. I'd recommend Orchidale to anyone.

updated and I feel comfortable to call or message if needed.

for my daughter to be placed anywhere else! Thank you so much for everything you do for my little girl.

us updated via the app. All the staff are very enthusiastic and polite. Freshly made meals on site are all part of the service! The staff are very accommodating of any needs on drop off and you have a full debrief on collection on the day's activities and food consumed. Keep up the good work girls!

the food, and her table manners are great. Which I am sure the nursery has helped with. She's confident and very independent. Again I am certain a lot of this is down to nursery and the team. The team are easy to contact and I feel they really know and understand my child.
We will definitely miss Orchidale.

is excited for nursery every day even when he's not there and three staff members' names are constant names in my day-to-day life, he loves nursery but he loves the people who look after him and help him thrive even more. If you're looking for a nursery you can trust and that your child will love, this is the one.