Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington)

Childbase Ltd, Hawstead Lane, Chelsfield, Orpington BR6 7PH
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  • Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington), Orpington
Brinds Well Day Nursery in Orpington provides children with a warm and welcoming learning environment where highly trained practitioners promote child-led interests and play.

The fantastic, fully equipped, large garden area offers children a range of outdoor learning experiences and is used in all weathers and seasons. This helps to support children's social, emotional and physical development.

For extra-curricular activities, they currently offer Pro-stars every Wednesday for preschool children. Additionally, every Friday, Caterpillars, Ladybirds, and Bumblebees enjoy Mandarin singing sessions, led by a dedicated music teacher. He customises each session to align with the children’s current interests.

They are located close to the train station, open 7.30-6.30 and are fully-inclusive offering a convenient service to parents.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Vanessa Watkins (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 82

Total Places for Children

  • 148

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite for pick up and drop off.

Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington) Reviews (192)

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Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington) has 192 reviews.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My child has been at the nursery for 3 years. The space is fantastic and certain members of staff are brilliant, especially those working in the rooms. However there is a high turnover of staff which is quite unsettling for the children once they form bonds with their keyworkers. Mainly however the
admin and office management has been constantly disappointing. The overall central communications and operational management is inefficient and lets down the nursery. In these 3 years, we have never had any contact or communication from the parent reps in any of the rooms so the link between management and parents is weak and it is difficult to provide constructive feedback directly in a way that is heard/accepted. Parents leave their precious children here so we of course want the nursery to perform well. Brinds Well has the potential to be outstanding if the management improves.
Reply from Vanessa Watkins, Nursery Manager at Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington)
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery and for your lovely comments about our space and staff team. Parent feedback is vital to our efforts in continuously developing our service and…read more
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has only been attending this nursery since the beginning of the year but our experience thus far has been excellent. The staff in his room, and particularly his key person, have already got to know him very well and nourish his development and interests through a variety of activities. We love
that his room opens out directly to an outside space (as our son loves being outside). We also love that you can drop-them-off/pick-them-up directly from their room which enables you to see them ‘in-action’, as opposed to from a common entrance/corridor space (because you are not allowed in their room), as was the case at his previous nursery. Out of hours workshops and resources are also a unique plus. We look forward to watching our son continue to grow and flourish at Brinds Well!
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Brinds Well Nursery and are so pleased with our choice.
The staff are fabulous, the meals the children get served are really varied and nutritious, and the activities have helped our child develop in leaps and bounds. The nursery has a lovely family feel to it. Would highly recommend!
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve really enjoyed seeing our boys grow and thrive whilst being at Brinds Well. They enjoy being at nursery every day and you can see this as they run into the rooms and are always laughing and smiling when we collect. The staff are all super friendly and personal. They all know every child’s name
and are really enthusiastic when they provide a summary of what the kids have been up to during the day.
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Review from M N (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a whole family, we are so pleased with Brinds Well, I have absolute confidence dropping my son off that he will receive first-class care during his time there. He happily runs in to play with his friends, his key worker and staff make the environment really warm and friendly, his learning has rocketed
and the attention given to his specific interests is invaluable. There is nothing I would change, it’s a wonderful environment for children to thrive in.
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Review from Nivedita T (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff is quite hardworking, friendly and well managed. They take very good of the children. The daycare environment gives positive vibes and children seem to be happy there. Overall good and quite a positive experience.
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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were so apprehensive about our son starting nursery, as our firstborn, but my husband and I have been so impressed with the experience so far. The nursery was brilliant at organising initial settle sessions, and whilst our son isn’t old enough to tell us he loves his days at nursery, we can see he
does from the photos, videos and the odd chance we can see him playing before he spots us at pick up (which is so special). He clearly has so much fun! The staff are so kind, caring and reliable, and the menu and activities are so varied. The premises are beautiful, and are, in my view, the nicest nursery in the area in terms of big, bright spacious areas. The nursery is extremely thorough with regards to accidents, and medication, and they always give detailed daily feedback on how our son has been that day. The app is also lovely to see insights into our son’s day. We also love the weekly newsletters. Overall, it is a wonderful, family-orientated nursery, highly recommended!
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Review from Faye C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends full-time, he enjoys it very much and is very stimulated. The care and development for my son is brilliant, they always have a variety of activities each day which makes him happy to attend each day. There is also a variety of food and food allergens are well met by the kitchen staff.
All staff are very friendly at Brinds Well Day Nursery, I feel it's a very safe and happy environment for children. I am so very happy my son attends and I would highly recommend to anyone.
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Review from Megan A (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brinds Well Day Nursery is an excellent nursery, we couldn’t be happier with the care our son has received since he joined in 2021.
The building and facilities are maintained to a high standard, toys and activities for the children are constantly refreshed and continually improved.
Staff, at every
level and department, show genuine care for the children and seem happy to be at work and to enjoy their jobs. They go above and beyond to cater to each child’s needs and interests with engaging activities to aid their development.
We’ve particularly noticed that there are very few departures of staff - meaning the consistency of care is incredibly stable and despite the size of the nursery, all the staff know our son by name and have something to say as we come and go.
Our son has thrived at Brinds Well and surprises us every day with his development. We couldn’t recommend it highly enough and our daughter will be joining in the spring.
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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our 2.5-year-old son here last year after two years in another nursery. It is the best decision we ever made for him.
We are blown away by the learning programme and how dedicated the staff are to making the nursery a lovely place. There is a wealth of childcare experience. Several staff
members have decades under their belt, including significant parts of their career spent at Brinds Well Day Nursery (testament to what a fantastic place it is). We have been equally impressed by those less experienced. It is obvious everyone here has bags of potential.
Recently, our son was diagnosed with a disability, which has meant a sudden and drastic change in his care needs. Brinds Well have been so supportive and has pulled out all the stops to ensure they are properly trained to care for him. We have spent whole days there in recent weeks and got a feel for how things are run behind the scenes - all very reassuring.
We don’t doubt Brinds Well is the best place for him. He is well looked after, happy and prepared for school too.
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Review from Blake G (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel so supported at Brinds Well Day Nursery. Not only are we 100% comfortable, our children are getting the best possible care and early life education, we also feel the warmth from staff each day we pick up and drop off. They run a great nursery and keep up with their communication to parents,
as well as all the other requirements upon them. They are responsive and helpful throughout and we have seen both our children develop beautifully under their care. We couldn't be happier.
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Review from L Z (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Brinds Well has been nothing short of exceptional. The dedicated staff's level of care for our baby has been truly heartwarming. From the nurturing environment to the engaging activities tailored for little ones, it's evident that the key persons are passionate about fostering a
positive and enriching experience. Our baby's days are filled with laughter, learning, and a sense of belonging, thanks to the thoughtful and well-planned activities. We feel grateful to have found a nursery that prioritises both the well-being and development of our little one. We couldn't be more pleased.
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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff who take a genuine interest in the development and wellbeing of our son. He has definitely benefited from his time at Brinds Well and clearly enjoys going. The people, facilities and variety of activities on offer (along with the excellent food menu) make it a fantastic environment.
The attention to the various milestones and his personal progression is much appreciated, as is the open and friendly dialogue we’ve had with the management/reception teams and the staff in each room (Caterpillars, Ladybirds and Bumblebees so far).
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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has attended for the last couple of years and we’ve never had a negative experience.
The care he receives at Brinds Well couldn’t be better, and he’s developing brilliantly. He thrives in the rooms where there’s plenty to do, and the outside space is great.
We’re kept informed of not only
his daily progress/behaviour/milestones, but the nursery responds to emails quickly and are really helpful in answering any questions we have. They keep parents well informed of nursery events/day closures and always give plenty of notice; it’s run really efficiently.
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Review from Daniela B (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very caring. The entire nursery helps children and families to thrive and is extremely friendly to working women. They make an extra effort to meet second language learning and to cater to food allergies.
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brindswell is simply fantastic. As a mother of a child with multiple allergies I am confident that my child is safe there and is loved and well looked after. I would not trust anyone else with my boy after sending him to Brindswell.
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Review from Anna W (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great experience and a lovely setting, and the staff have always worked with us during challenging times (weaning, sleep, regressions, potty training, etc). We have two kids in the nursery, and both are happy.
Staff are always helpful, providing feedback, welcoming on arrival and generally friendly
all-round.
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Review from Angelika R (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington) have been amazing for my daughter they have worked hard on numbers and with her social skill. The management have been fantastic if I had a problem it would be sorted out immediately. Have nothing bad to say. Thank you for being amazing keep up the hard work.
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Review from Clair M (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our boys are at Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington) and they love it there. The staff are great, they really care about the children and work with you as parents to develop them, giving them endless opportunities to hit milestones as well as have a very rounded experience. I wouldn’t hesitate
to recommend the nursery to any parent.
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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been enjoying her time spent in Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington) since she started last month. All the staff are very caring and friendly, especially the key person to my daughter is exceptional.
I love to listen to my daughter and what she has done and enjoyed in the nursery each
day. There are a lot of different activities or events which seem to be fun and great for learning and experiencing new things. The environment and the atmosphere are phenomenal as the nursery is located in nature which is amazing.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.883)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10 for Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.883 for Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington) is calculated as follows: ( (346 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 383 Ratings = 4.883
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brinds Well Day Nursery (Orpington) is based on 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 148 number of registered child places is 29.6, which has been reached with 31 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Vanessa

Vanessa Watkins

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013

Vanessa is the Manager of Brinds Well Day Nursery and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 11 years.


She has numerous qualifications, including Level 2 and 3 in Childcare, Leadership Level 5 Leadership for Children and Young People’s Workforce and First Aid training.


Vanessa is also the designated safeguarding lead for the nursery and is fully trained in Level 2 Makaton signing.


She has worked for Childbase Partnership for 8 years.


What is your favourite feature of your nursery?
The outdoor space; we are very lucky that each room has its own garden and outdoor area. Each garden is unique and really supports children's learning experiences.


Outdoor learning is shown to inspire our children and help them connect with nature. We are lucky with our surroundings, it is very calm and quiet and we hear lots of different birds tweeting throughout the day.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
The passion, commitment and knowledge they give on a daily basis. They give 110% all day, every day and the care they provide to their children and families is outstanding. Every child is unique but the key person will know each individual child fully. They will support their development and well-being through their amazing relationships. During COVID this did not stop, with the home learning we gave to our families from daily videos of our practitioners reading a story to singing and phonic lessons. Practitioners sent activity ideas to support the families at home, whilst my chef was doing cooking lessons once a week with the children virtually. The care, love and support do not stop here at Brinds Well.

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