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 M W (Father of Child) published on 8 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started in the Baby Room and I have been more than impressed with the care and attention she has received from the staff in the Baby Room. She has settled extremely well, which was a concern of mine before she started. The staff have been fantastic at keeping in touch with
us about how she is getting on in the day and letting us know about her day when I pick her up. The staff have been friendly and welcoming to not only my daughter but to us as parents as well. I feel very confident in leaving my daughter in their care and have already noticed a huge improvement in her development, especially with her chatting and babbling!
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Review from H R (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter started in the baby room last month and I regularly drop her off and pick her up. She seems to love coming in and the girls in the baby room are so friendly and helpful. It is lovely to see my granddaughter so happy there!
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Childcare4U since he was 9 months & is now 3 years old & loves going to nursery.
The activities & toys the nursery have to offer are great, they offer lots of extracurricular activities from French to Forest school & my son loves Playball which is on a Friday.
All the staff are
so friendly & supportive, my son has formed great bonds with his key person in each room. Which is a great weight off my mind, knowing that there is someone who knows my child, is there to comfort him when needed & helps with his continuous development.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent, leaving your child in the care of others can be hard but I feel so happy knowing my children are in safe capable hands. They always have a fun packed day full of activities.
Both my children absolutely love coming to nursery and I can see how much their self-confidence has grown since
they started. They are both so eager to learn and even come home teaching/showing me what they have been doing that day.
All the staff are so friendly and supportive and really make the effort to build strong bonds with all the children there.


My daughter started school this September and she's gone from being so shy to being able to start school confidently and happy. Her school commented how well she's doing with all her writing and with how much she already knew thanks to nursery.
As a working mum, I can't always get the time to sit down with them and do fun and exciting stuff or help them further their learning so knowing that they are getting that support at nursery is amazing.

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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All 3 of our children have attended Childcare 4 U Marlow and have loved it.


We are so impressed with the staff and organisation of the nursery. They are fantastic at stimulating the children and we think the activities they do are very creative and help the children to develop in all aspects.


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meals are enjoyed as well, with seconds often requested.


We feel Childcare 4 U has been instrumental in bringing our 3 children up with creative, inquisitive minds as well as good social behaviours and we are very grateful. Thank you.

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Review from Thomas B (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our decision to put both our daughters into Childcare4u from 6 months is a testament to the excellent childcare they offer. They love all the well thought through activities. We have seen them develop every day through the love, care, encouragement and dedication of the staff into happy, confident little
people.


The menus are approved by a nutritionist and cooked on the premises by a chef. My daughter always talks about what yummy food they eat and what they made with their chef.


My oldest child went off to school in September and after completing her first week at school she was given 'Star of the Week' for being kind and caring and being an excellent helper as well as settling in so well. This shows the excellent job they do preparing the children for school. The school couldn't have been more complimentary on how school ready our child was.


They get more variation and stimulation from day to day than I would ever be able to provide at home.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been parents at Childcare4U for nearly 3 years now and we have a child in the Pre-school and in Baby Room. They are trained to do baby massage which my daughter loves and my son participates in French lessons as well as Pilates and fitness groups. I couldn't recommend them enough!


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are extremely happy and have so much fun with the ladies who work there. To be able to go to work knowing they are safe, well cared for and continually developing due to the constant attention and love from the staff is priceless! As a family, we adore their family fun day every summer where they have races and activities back at nursery. Their brand new garden is fantastic!


They always endeavour to help out with any extra days we may need due to work commitments, nothing seems to be too much trouble. All in all a safe learning environment that you can count on!

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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.

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