Teepee Day Nursery is a family-run nursery providing the very best care and education for babies and children from six weeks old until they go to school.
It gained the Millie's Mark in 2017 - the highest standard in first aid and safety in early years. It also has an Outstanding Award from the Children's Food Trust (2017) for its home-cooked menus.
The nursery is set in a beautifully refurbished building conveniently situated just of the A3095 in Bracknell, backing onto woodland, and it is also a Forest School.
The nursery passionately believes that small is beautiful – that is even the company name. As a small, family-run nursery, it has great attention to detail.
The nursery is proud to have a day nursery where children, parents and staff are all happy and thrive.
For happy children and parents, staff know they need to have a happy team.
The team is proud of their achievements, as they gained a Gold Investors in People Award (2016), believing if they care for their colleagues, they can care for your children better.
All of the team are highly qualified – in fact they boast a high number of graduate and post-graduate practitioners, but to work there it’s far more than the qualifications, it’s all about the passion and care that it takes to work in early years. The team are hand-selected, and the nursery doesn’t use any agency practitioners, ever.
The nursery has a wide array of specialist classes. The activities are always changing and have included music workshops, theatrebugs, Zumba, dance, football coaching, cookery club, gardening club and language lessons.
Owner: Small Is Beautiful Ltd
Person in charge: Nicole Odell (Nursery Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Number of Staff: 32
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care
Total Places for Children: 49
Age Range: from 0 years 1 months to 5 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0700-1900
When Closed: Bank Holidays, Christmas & New Year
Directions:
As you head down Pembroke (the road), continue down the road and it will open out into a primary school car park. Teepee Day Nursery is on the right; they share the car park with the adjacent school. (The nursery and the school are not linked).
Visiting:
The nursery books visits throughout the day by appointment to fit around the routine of your baby or child. The best times to see the nursery in full swing are 9.30 - 11am or 2.30 - 4pm.
Parking:
There is a car park shared with the adjacent school.
The Review Score of 9.9 (maximum of 10) for Teepee Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Teepee Day Nursery in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Day Nursery / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Day Nursery receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.891 for Teepee Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (247 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 276 Ratings = 4.891
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Day Nursery to friends and family?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Teepee Day Nursery is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 9.8 positive Reviews (49 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 18 Reviews ÷ 9.8 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Teepee Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.891)
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Renata K (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Our little boy loves his nursery. He has made a lot of friends. He is learning new things everyday. All staff is very friendly and they are so great with the children.
How likely would you be to recommend Teepee Day Nursery? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Celina H (Mother of Child) on Sunday 18 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My daughter loves her days at Teepee Day Nursery. Everyday she goes in smiling and comes home the same. She learns so much and has fun doing it. The staff are always very friendly and helpful and I honestly can't fault them.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 19 Mar 2018:
Thanks Celina for your feedback, it really makes a difference to us.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Gaynor C (Mother of Child) on Sunday 18 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Really lovely nursery with great staff and facilities. Food is great and freshly prepared, excellent first aid. Would highly recommend.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 19 Mar 2018:
Thank you, Gaynor, for reviewing us, it really makes a difference.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Priya B (Mother of Child) on Thursday 8 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
We are so glad to have chosen this nursery for our daughter. We found that she settled well, made friends and interacted with everyone once she had quality time with the team working there. I think it’s great they have a focus child week where they rotate each baby to support their development followed by a parents evening. It’s exciting to see the online learning diary, we can see pictures and videos of our baby and her activities. I have found that Teepee really do go out of their way to support you and your child. Everything you need or advise, they ensure your child gets the same care in nursery and mirror their routine at home. I would like to say thanks to the Cuddly Cubs team and the nursey manager who have done a fantastic job. It’s extremely hard leaving your child but they made it easier for us as new parents, so thank you.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 08 Mar 2018:
Thank you, Priya for such detailed feedback, much appreciated.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Andrea D (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 6 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery and has a fantastic time and has really grown in confidence.
A lovely environment for any child to learn and play.
Really professional nursery and admin staff. Very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
Can’t fault it!
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 08 Mar 2018:
Many thanks Andrea for reviewing us, much appreciated.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Aneta K (Mother of Child) on Monday 5 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
My daughter has been attending this nursery for 6 months now and she has made good relationships with the staff. I’m confident that I'm leaving her in good hands.
The staff are all friendly, helpful, approachable and always greet you with a smile on their faces.
There are a variety of activities to keep the children entertained.
The nursery is small, which is great as it gives you more family feeling.
I would definitively recommend this nursery to others.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 06 Mar 2018:
Thank you Aneta for reviewing us, we really appreciate it, Thank you.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Louise (Mother of Child) on Saturday 3 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
As a parent, there is nothing my husband and I want more than our daughter to feel happy and be safe whilst she is at Nursery. Our daughter moved from another Nursery to TeePee and from day one has loved every minute of being there. We feel confident and assured that our daughter is extremely well looked after and most importantly has fun with a range and varied activities on offer. We love the fact the Nursery is free to flow between indoors and outdoors allowing our daughter the access to nature and the opportunity to explore the outdoor environment. The staff at the Nursery are fantastic in their attitude and care for the children. I would highly recommend Teepee to friends looking for a setting that provides outstanding childcare.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 05 Mar 2018:
Thank you for leaving us a review Louise, much appreciated.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Ruth G (Mother of Child) on Saturday 3 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
My daughter is safe, is learning and enjoys herself in the nursery. The staff is very approachable and friendly. I know she is happy in there and that she is learning a lot. Also, I am very happy that she has so many other kids to play with and so many adults that give her their time. I am confident that she is with people who care about her and having a good time while I am at work. I really like their "child focus week" and the feedback we get from this experience and my daughter likes the many resources, toys and activities. There is always something new happening there.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 05 Mar 2018:
Thank you Ruth, your review is much appreciated.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by David R (Father of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Excellent nursery with great staff and facilities. My son settled very quickly thanks to the attentiveness of all the staff. He loves everything there and so do I.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 05 Mar 2018:
Many thanks, David for leaving us a review.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Mani (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Teepee nursery is an excellent child care provider. Very impressed with the staff, activities and the way they focus on child development at each stage. I would highly recommend the nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rachael (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My daughter absolutely loves Teepee. The staff have been amazing. They have been so supportive from the beginning when my daughter (and I!) were a bit stunned by the new regime of nursery and returning to work. The range of imaginative activities is great, and I really love that they spend so much time outdoors and introduce the children to plants, animals and other critters. I'm so impressed that they celebrate and teach the children about different cultural celebrations. The staff are so enthusiastic and welcoming each day, and really care about the children. Each day, I get a detailed overview of what they've done. The portal is a great way of seeing photos of the activities and how my daughter is interacting with the other children. Along with the added attention during a termly 'focus week', it also means that I have a better understanding of the progress she's making against key milestones. I cannot recommend Teepee enough.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 05 Mar 2018:
Thank you, Rachael, for leaving us a review, much appreciated.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Andy (Father of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Our 19mo daughter has been at Teepee for about 8 months and absolutely loves it. She is progressing really well, enjoys the activities and the food. The hours are really helpful, although we rarely leave her there after 5pm, the peace of mind that if we get delayed she will be looked after until 7pm is great.
The staff have all been really good with us, explaining how she is getting on and being open about any mishaps. As it is a relatively small nursery, there is a personal touch, everyone knows everyone and our daughter seems to be happy going to any of the staff. We would absolutely recommend Teepee to our friends and family.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 05 Mar 2018:
Many thanks Andy for taking the time to review us, much appreciated.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Karen B (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My daughter is 4, she has been attending Teepee Nursery since she was 7 months old. They are the only nursery in Bracknell who are open from 7am to 7pm, these hours enable parent's to go to work and not have to worry about your child.
All the staff are fantastic, they constantly go the extra mile with all the children.
Each child has their own key worker, who always has time to talk to you even if it's for 5 minutes. Every few months, your child is a Focus Child, this enables them to give your child one on one attention to see how they are doing with their learning.
The meals are freshly cooked every day, they always ensure each child tries everything even if they say they don't like it.
I would 100% recommend any parent looking for a nursery to visit Teepee Nursery,
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 05 Mar 2018:
Thank you, Karen, for leaving us a review.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rachel H (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
I cannot rate Teepee high enough. The love and care my daughter gets is outstanding. The team are trustworthy which in my books counts for everything. My daughter does a happy dance every morning when we arrive at nursery which speaks for itself.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 06 Mar 2018:
Thank you, Rachel, for your feedback, much appreciated.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Tara M (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My daughter loves the nursery. All the staff are helpful and attentive. I am very content leaving her there.
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Nicole Odell, Nursery Manager at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 06 Mar 2018:
Thank you Tara for reviewing us, we really appreciate it.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sam M (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
I really love this nursery for my daughter - she seems to get all the support she needs and they notice what shes doing and her progress with things (as much as possible with all the other kids too!)
I like the free flow and the freedom they have to do what they like.
After our last key worker meeting I was happy with what we discussed and agreed on to work on for her development.
Also the opening times are a lifesaver for work!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Emma B (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
As a parent Teepee Nursery gives me peace of mind when it comes to the care and well being of my child.
The staff are kind, caring, professional and most importantly fun.
The food is outstanding and they cater for all dietary needs. I truly believe that the meals and snacks prepared for by the nursery have encouraged my child to eat more healthy and to try new and different foods.
The encouragement that is shown has certainly helped my child to excel in their development.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Tara L (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My daughter really enjoys her time at nursery and is always happy when I pick her up and excited to tell me about her day.
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Emma Tennant, Director at Teepee Day Nursery responded to this review on 03 Mar 2018:
Thank you very much for taking the time to review us, everyone's feedback makes such a difference. Thank you again.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by C G (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 17 May 2017. Relates to May 2017.
The Teepee nursery is an amazing place for little ones. Both of my children settled in very quickly and formed close bonds with all members of staff. The whole place (rooms, patio, garden) is perfectly designed for small children. The kids are kept busy all day long with garden play, messy play, cooking with the chef, dancing, learning French, singing etc.
The nursery is kept very secure with double gate entries, alarm system when the doors are left opened for too long (i.e. - more than 2 seconds), fire drill. I know I can leave my children without having to worry about their safety while I am at work.
The Teepee nursery is also very good with following a routine you may have at home (sleeping time/length), potty training.
The food that the chef cooks every day is amazing. My kids are not afraid to let me know that her food is better than mine.
I unreservedly recommend the Teepee nursery to anyone.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Nicola B (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 21 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My first child started when he was 1 and left when he started School, and I now have my 2nd child at TeePee. I can honestly say the care and attention the teams have to the children is outstanding.
From the start, they go out of their way to ensure any new child is settled in, with home visits, settling in days and regular feedback. The staff are friendly, positive and affectionate, and both my children quickly formed close bonds with the staff. The staff turn-over seems low compared to other nurseries, and it's a joy to see the same familiar and trustworthy faces.
The setting of the nursery is great, they have a lovely secure garden with tonnes of stimulating equipment, plus regular outings to the local parks and forests. Parents are invited to get involved with events such as tea parties, discos and Easter egg hunts. I didn't hesitate putting my 2nd child in TeePees care, after such a positive experience with my first.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Tanya R (Mother of Child) on Sunday 19 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
The Teepee Day Nursery staff are fantastic. My Daughter loves everyone and always gets plenty of cuddles. She is happy to go every day and is always smiling when we collect her. The team are always on hand to assist in areas you want to focus on with your little one. Really happy and our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting almost a year ago. I highly recommend the nursery. The nursery doesn't make you feel like your child is just another number. Small really is Beautiful.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Andrea R (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 31 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
The Teepee Nursery is such a lovely environment for children, a real home from home. My eldest child, who is now at school, used to go to the nursery and it has proved to be such a good stepping stone for her. Now, my youngest child attends and has been going for just over a year and she absolutely loves it. The staff are all so friendly and she has made such strong bonds with them and the other children. She enjoys the wide variety of activities on offer, so much so that sometimes I struggle to get her to come home!!!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by K M (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 September 2016. Relates to August 2016.
Support process to help my son settle in has been amazing. Feel really confident leaving my son there which is hard when you return back to work. His mobility skills have improved since he has been with The Teepee Day Nursery and he is already walking. The food provided is amazing and helps increase my son's joy of tasting all foods. He loves music time and the activities there e.g. splash pool and slide. His speaking has increased since being at nursery and I feel this is because of the activities they undertake at The Teepee Day Nursery. Staff are amazing and my son has really taken to all staff.
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