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Springburn Childcare

Ermin Street, Shefford Woodlands, Hungerford RG17 7AA
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Springburn Childcare, Hungerford
Springburn Childcare, Hungerford
Springburn Childcare, Hungerford

Springburn Childcare is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is surrounded by open countryside, yet only two minutes away from the M4.

The children develop and learn through positive outdoor experiences and play. The children can investigate the wildlife areas or grow fresh fruits and vegetables to learn about the growing cycle and the importance of healthy eating.

The experienced and long-serving team creates a safe and caring environment...  

Funding & Fees

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sarah Smyth (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 87

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Springburn Childcare Reviews (62)

9.6

Springburn Childcare has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.607) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Springburn Childcare has 62 reviews.

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Review from H G (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter has been attending Springburn Childcare for the last six months. The care and attention the team have shown has been second to none. My wife and I cannot fault it. There seems to be an endless array of activities, a balanced meal plan and the comprehensive feedback makes us feel very reassured in leaving her in the team's care. Thank you all.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for your lovely review, we will pass your kind words onto the ladies.

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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We highly recommend Springburn Childcare. Everyone is very welcoming and also quick at making my child feel at ease when I leave.

He has gained a lot of confidence coming here.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Rachel D (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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A fantastic nursery providing the best care nurturing little ones and supporting their development. Fabulous facilities both inside and out. Incredibly happy with the nursery. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for your lovely words.

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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Brilliant. We love all the carers and I can't imagine leaving her with anyone else. Everyone is so kind and I love hearing how they give her a cuddle if she is sad.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for your lovely review, cuddles are always available.

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Review from V W (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent nursery. Fantastic staff and environment. Children always appear happy and mine always have a smile on their faces.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for your lovely review.

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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent facilities, great staff. My son enjoys all his time here and has come on so far.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for your review, we are very proud of our nursery.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Springburn Childcare provide a very friendly and caring environment. My child really enjoys his time at nursery, especially playing outside and more recently, rugby.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for your review, rugby is very popular with the children.

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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been given the confidence to go back to work full time by Springburn. They give the best care and I feel utterly grateful for the support to the parents, the attention to detail in the care and the extra mile they go to engage my daughter and make her days varied and happy.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for your kind review - we understand it can be daunting returning to work and leaving your precious little one for the first time, we really value your lovely comments.

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Review from Yoanna H (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is extremely flexible and accommodating for you and your child’s needs. They have been able to fulfil every dietary requirement for my child and I will be 100% sending my second child to this nursery.

The staff are lovely and very professional. They have been very helpful with my child’s potty training and she always looks forward to going to nursery. It's brilliant to have such a clean, well organised, safe and great nursery so close to our home.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare
Thank you for your review - we feel very lucky to have such a brilliant cook!

We all really appreciate your kind words.

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Review from Charlie H (Father of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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I couldn’t be happier with the service offered here. My daughter looks forward to going every morning. The staff are unbelievably helpful and go out of their way to accommodate any requests. I couldn’t recommend Springburn more and am very lucky to have it locally to us. My younger daughter will 100% be going there as well.

Reply from Manda Fisher, at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for such a lovely review.

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Review from Ewa C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are so happy our daughter uses this nursery. She is so happy to spend time with her friends. This nursery is developing every day, kids do different things like painting, singing, dancing, walking, playtime and learning.

We are so proud of her because we see how this nursery developed her. Many thanks :)

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Springburn since he was 5 months old. He loves his time at nursery and has made many friends amongst the staff and other children.
I feel his time at nursery has positively contributed to so many aspects of his personal, social and physical development and think sending him to Springburn was one of the best decisions I could have made for him. He is growing up into a very independent, confident and social little boy, and I think a lot of this can be attributed to the nursery.
The staff are first-class, they all go out of their way to make nursery fun, safe and educational and will often go above and beyond their duty to help.
The children get three proper meals per day. My son often eats double helpings of at least one of his meals, so he must approve!

One tiny thing that I think could be modernised is the communication - the information for parents certainly isn't lacking, but an extra bonus would be to receive communications digitally rather than on paper.

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Review from Craig O (Father of Child) published on 29 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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Springburn Childcare exceeds all of my expectations of a nursery/pre-school.
My daughter started in Badgers and I have watched her confidence and character blossom in the excellent care that Springburn provide.

The nursery itself is a great place, always spotlessly clean and is set in lovely countryside.

Special mention has to go to ALL staff and management at Springburn who are always very polite, efficient, organised and superb in everything they do.
The nutritional meals that are provided daily are also excellent.

I feel very happy comfortable that much child is looked after so well whilst in their care.

Top marks Springburn!

Reply from Julie Pennycook, Director at Springburn Childcare

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review.

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Review from Sharon T (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have visited a few nurseries and by far Springburn exceeds all my expectations.
The staff are all absolutely amazing, very professional, friendly and approachable.
They look after my children as I would expect and my children love the members of staff in the pre-school room.

My children started in Badgers and I have watched the grow and learn through play in the safe environment that Springburn offer.

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Review from Berni G (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Springburn always goes above and beyond their roles. They are very supportive and will take the time to listen. The staff work so hard at Springburn and my little girl loves being at Springburn she has blossomed and grows in confidence every time she is there, I think the staff are all amazing. Thank you

Reply from J Pennycook, Director at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for the lovely review.

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Review from Ed M (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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My Son has been attending Springburn since he was a year old. He's now nearing his third birthday and still loving every day.

For him, he is well looked after by the girls who he sees genuinely care for him. He is always happy to say goodbye to me when I drop him off and go to their arms for a morning cuddle. He has a real bond with all of them and I see a strong connection. We recently went on holiday and several times he told me he missed "x and Y at nursery".
His practical needs like nappy changes and meals are well looked after. He says he enjoys the food he is given and that is evident by the fact that he eats every meal.

Every day he tells me what he's done and I can see his development of different skills from dexterity and practical skills to the softer skills of socialisation, sharing, politeness and consideration of others.

For me, I feel content that his time at Springburn enriches his life, teaches him new things and gives him a stable place to be looked after each day.

Reply from J Pennycook, Director at Springburn Childcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review.

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Review from Olivia (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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Springburn Childcare manages to combine professionalism and excellent educational standards with a warm, friendly and caring environment. Talking with the management team is like talking to wise friends; the staff clearly love the children and I've been delighted by the manners and gentleness our little boy has been taught while in their care; the ethos towards healthy living means that on most days our little boy tells us with delight about playing outside; I'm always amazed at the range and quality of good food he eats while he's there. Every day we receive an update on what activities he's been doing (an amazing array including all kinds of messy play, painting, planting, dressing up, listening to stories as well as information on food and toileting) and a photo. The staff are well informed and work very much in co-operation with you as a parent. I recommend Springburn Nursery to you as an excellent choice for your child.

Reply from Julie Pennycook, Director at Springburn Childcare

Thank you so much for your fantastic review of our nursery. It is always lovely to know the passion and dedication we have for looking after the children in our care shines through!

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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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My child has attended Springburn for more than a year and despite being tearful at drop-off, she seems to enjoy her time there. The nursery tries to keep the same staff in each room to ensure consistency and to give comfort to those that need it. This helps with the tears at drop-off as there is someone she is happy to go to.

The food seems good but I'd like photos of the dishes to be sure. My daughter generally eats all the food though there are occasions when she rejects what's on offer. Unfortunately, when this happens no alternative is offered which is a shame as I've had to then feed her at home. I would like to see bibs being used more as clothing is often covered in food which can leave stains.

The facilities are good and outdoor space is well thought out. They try to go outside as much as the weather allows.
The manager is approachable and flexible if you need to change days (as long as space is available).

They genuinely seem to care. It's a great nursery which I'd recommend.

Reply from J Pennycook, director at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for your valued comments. We are pleased your daughter enjoys her time at Springburn. All younger children wear bibs at meal times and are closely supervised whilst eating. We do also encourage the children to feed themselves which unfortunately can be a little messy at times.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website
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I feel very lucky that my daughter goes to nursery at Springburn. She absolutely loves it. The staff and management are excellent and really caring. They are fully aware of my daughter's personality and quirks and she is always doing new things and bringing home her creations. She has been there for 2 years and still looks forward to it!

Reply from J Pennycook, Owner at Springburn Childcare

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review.

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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website
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I cannot fault or praise Springburn enough. They have a lovely clean, safe, light environment for my son to play and learn in. The staff are professional, well trained to spot and look out for anything and as a result of this, I feel happy to voice any concerns that I might have and talk to them.

What makes Springburn stand out for me is that they focus on what is really important for the little people (each and every one) so for example in my case my son is a fussy eater (a parent's nightmare!) but the staff at Springburn take it in their stride to encourage and reward my son with stickers. This goes down really well with my little man. My son is growing up into a happy, bubbly and cheeky chappy who can tell me about his day and friends at Springburn. The other wonderful thing at Springburn is that there are toilets made for little people! This not only encourages but it promotes little people responsibility when going to the loo even with all the little mishaps.

Reply from J Pennycook, Owner at Springburn Childcare

So pleased to know that you love our attention to detail! Thank you for your lovely review.

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Sarah Smyth Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025
Sarah Smyth

Nursery Manager at Springburn Nursery. Years of experience in Early Years care.

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