Childcare 4 U Marlow

Farm House, Crown Lane, Marlow SL7 3HL
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9.8 47 Reviews
  • Childcare 4 U Marlow, Marlow
Childcare4U Marlow is a purpose-designed nursery set within a beautifully converted Grade II listed farmhouse, offering a unique blend of character and charm in the heart of Marlow.

Inside, bright and thoughtfully resourced rooms are tailored to each age group, while a secure garden provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration and play.

Open from 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery supports busy families with flexible childcare options. Conveniently located near the town centre and easily accessible by car, public transport, or on foot, Childcare4U Marlow combines the warmth and history of a heritage building with high-quality early education, creating a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gary Bunting (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 63

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.
    We accept 9 month, 2 yo and 3-4 yo funding.

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking in Sainsburys carpark (pay) or other local car parks

Childcare 4 U Marlow Reviews (47)

9.8

Childcare 4 U Marlow has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Childcare 4 U Marlow has 47 reviews.

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Review from N H (Father of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery for just over two years, starting off in the baby room. While there have been some expected staff changes the care has consistently exceeded my high hopes. She is not only kept safe and well educated, but given all the affection she could want and loves going into
nursery each weekday morning. It is an extremely positive, welcoming, and supportive environment and she loves having a close-knit set of peers to engage with. Every carer has been wonderful with her, there is a genuine concern for her well-being from them. Her key carers build very special relationships with her and us. The educational lessons vary widely from foreign languages to sports to practical cooking skills, and she has thrived under the high level of stimulation and learning. We initially felt very guilty leaving her there each workday but it has turned out to be the best thing to stimulate and develop her and give her the best possible preparation for formal schooling and life.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had such a positive experience for the first year or so, with a very happy child attending nursery with a smile each day. The team are so warm and nurturing and incredibly kind. We feel very happy with how communicative they are and how they treat our little one.


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it seems the funding 'minimum is set at a much higher rate than other nurseries locally and the communication on this can sometimes feel chaotic but this does not seemingly impact the day to day running of the nursery. My only other very small point of criticism would be if they could avoid having outdoor shoes go into the nursery, it's lovely they often welcome parents in but shoe covers would make me feel more comfortable from a cleanliness perspective
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Review from Rosie B (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 9 months old. They have been fantastic from the start and my daughter loves it - she never starts or ends the day unhappy. She has developed special bonds with her key workers over the past two years and they always show a genuine interest in her behaviours,
routine and development to ensure she is thriving and happy. The communication is great, it seems her days are always varied and I love that they spend a lot of time outdoors where possible. The monthly news letters keep us informed and there are occasional events involving parents (Mother's Day, Father's Day etc) which the nursery go above and beyond to provide.
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Review from Chris C (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great place for the kids to go. Happy and helpful staff. The kids seem to come back every week having learnt something new and we can work on it more over the next few days.
Happy place.
Happy mini people!!
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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest daughter has attended Childcare 4 U Marlow for just under 3 years and has received fabulous care and support in baby room, toddler room and now preschool. All of the staff who look after her are invested in her well being and really care about providing a safe and encouraging environment for
learning and play. Care goes into preparing activities to keep the children entertained and it is nicely complemented by visits outside the nursery to the park. The staff are warm and caring and give really helpful updates on how the children have spent the day and it is really helpful to have the nursery app to receive updates. Only potential area for improvement in my view is slightly more responsive and proactive communication from management, but have only positive things to say about my child's experience and would wholly recommend the nursery to other parents.
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Review from Gina C (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most loveliest nursery and so homely feeling, my child is always smiling when she goes in and when she leaves.
3 staff members in particular are all so lovely and I know my child loves them so much. They always tell me about her day and take the time to tell me about what she's been up to and what
she's eaten, which I really like because not many nursery's do that, you can tell the staff really care about all the children. I know my child loves a cuddle and I know she gets everything and more with you.
Thank you so much for all of you at Childcare 4 U, you are all honestly little angels in disguises. I don't want my child to grow up I want her to always come here.
I can't recommend you enough.
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Review from R C (Father of Child) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with Childcare 4 U. Always very welcoming at pick up and drop off - child is very happy. When I have been invited in for pick up I am always impressed with the provision - lots of opportunity for learning from play. Thank you.
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Review from Antonia W (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins are very happy at the nursery, they are always super exciting to go in. The staff take the time to give me a thorough hand over and answer any questions. The nursery is always clean and inviting.
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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at Childcare4U since he was one. The team helped him settle in so well. He is incredibly happy here and we are so pleased with our choice of nursery. We recommend it to all our local friends.
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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great experience. We love the regular updates through the app and our child seems so happy with the nursery and all the staff.
They seem to do such great activities with them and have fabulous food on offer for them to try a great variety of things!
Everyone is kind and friendly.
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Review from Adam G (Father of Child) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff, very friendly, caring and supportive. Our little one loves it there and we love hearing his stories and the staff recap at the end of each day. Not only are the key workers great, the addition of extra staff means the children are exposed to new language (Spanish) and play ball regularly.
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Review from Nicola E (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Current management team are great. Love their enthusiasm with all kids and friendly approach with parents. Always available for queries, if needed, and they listen to feedback. The baby room really made settling into nursery so easy and we had a very smooth transition into toddlers. A wealth of experience
from the team there. The additional activities the nursery provide are also great, playball is often talked about in our house, My son is very happy here and has a relationship with all staff members. He always loves going to nursery.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, both my children absolutely love it here. Lots of different activities each day and my oldest has become more confident. Very kind and caring.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy absolutely loves nursery. All the staff make him feel very safe and secure and are always on hand when he wants a cuddle. They are diligent and will always follow the correct procedure when he has a fall/accident. They are welcoming, kind and attentive and give regular updates and pictures
on the development of my child. He seems to enjoy all the food he is given and it's not too unhealthy which is reassuring.
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Review from Lynne W (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery for 2 years and loves it. The staff are warm, welcoming and friendly. They go out of their way to help with any problems I have with my son or any paperwork. The staff are very knowledgeable and have advised me on behavioural issues and how to deal with them at
home. I have recommended this nursery to numerous friends and would send my child here again.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childcare 4 u has been a very nurturing environment for our children. The staff have been incredibly kind and generous with their time and commitment to the nursery, with many using their free time to support the children. This includes hosting a recent parent's evening and even a Saturday to prepare
and host a graduation event for preschoolers heading to school.
There are a number of extracurricular activities that our children have enjoyed (Playball and Spanish) and they have thrived in an environment that encourages children to explore their interests.
The effort that staff go to for the children has often been above and beyond and the staff have taken their time to get to know our children on an individual level. Our children have grown in confidence during their time at Childcare 4 u and are more often excited to head to the nursery each morning. We feel very lucky knowing that our children are so well cared for in this nursery.
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Review from Adam S (Father of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have thoroughly enjoyed seeing our 4-year-old boy grow in confidence and chatter during his time at Childcare 4 U. Our house completion date was sprung upon us quickly so we found ourselves needing to find childcare in Marlow with little time to plan. When we walked around the nursery we wondered
if there was enough space for the children but we got a good vibe from the manager and thought we would take the plunge. In total my son was there for four months and seemed to love every day of it. Each and every one of the staff members I spoke to each day was well informed, positive and still full of energy even at 5.30 pm. They made each child feel special and the personalised debrief on the day went above and beyond what I had expected. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery to others.
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Review from D T (Father of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our daughters (six years age difference) have attended Childcare 4 U and we have been immensely pleased with the care provided. Staff have been always polite and readily amenable to children's and our needs.
The overall good performance was topped up by an amazing graduation ceremony for our
younger one today, where staff went out of their way to provide an outstanding experience for the children. This helped our daughter with the difficult transition from pre-school to reception.
We highly recommend this nursery to all interested parents.
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Review from G H (Grandmother of Child) published on 3 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is second to none. The manager and deputy are always available. The food is great, and the forest school sessions are excellent.
Great environment with excellent facilities.
Highly recommend.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Childcare 4 U Marlow
Thank you for your kind review; we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The forest school sessions are weekly, which my child has gained great understanding and is thoroughly enjoying each session. The staff team are very welcoming on arrival and always there to talk to if needed. My child has a great time at the nursery and always has a smile on arrival and pick up. Would
definitely recommend.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Childcare 4 U Marlow
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.801)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10 for Childcare 4 U Marlow is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.801 for Childcare 4 U Marlow is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.801
  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 Childcare 4 U Marlow is based on 16 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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6, which has been reached with 16 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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Meet the Team (2)

Gary

Gary Bunting

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

My name is Gary, and I’m delighted to introduce myself as the Nursery Manager here at Childcare4u Marlow. I have over 20 years of experience in the childcare sector, and I still find it just as rewarding today as when I first started. Seeing children’s faces light up as they explore, discover, and learn new things is one of the best parts of my job.


I’m passionate about creating a nurturing, supportive environment where children can thrive — and where parents, staff, and children all work together in partnership. Building strong relationships and open communication is at the heart of everything I do, ensuring that every child receives the best possible start in their learning and development journey.

Courtney

Courtney Carroll

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2014

Hello, my name is Courtney, and I have been part of childcare4u for 11 years. I began my journey here as an apprentice and, through dedication and ongoing learning, have worked my way up to my current role as deputy manager. Along the way, I have gained valuable experience as a Room Leader, trained as a SENCO, and am now working towards my Forest School qualification.


I am passionate about creating a nurturing, supportive and inspiring environment where every child can thrive. Watching children grow, learn and discover their unique potential is the most rewarding part of what I do, and I feel very fortunate to play such an important role in their early years.


I am equally committed to supporting families and working closely with our team to ensure that every child’s journey with us is filled with care, encouragement and opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Childcare 4 U Marlow

What is the Age Range of Children that Childcare 4 U Marlow accepts?

Childcare 4 U Marlow accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Childcare 4 U Marlow Open?

Childcare 4 U Marlow is open: 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.

How many Children does Childcare 4 U Marlow have capacity for?

Childcare 4 U Marlow has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is Childcare 4 U Marlow to the centre of Marlow?

0.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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