The Palace Day Nursery

2 Windsor Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2LN
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The Palace Day Nursery is a privately owned childcare provision in the central Bletchley area providing care between the hours of 7:30 and 6:00pm and provide an inviting educational establishment which offers high quality care, along with in depth learning intentions.

They are now able to offer ‘Little Palace Holiday and out of school club’ for children up to 8 years of age. The childcare team are qualified to a minimum of level 3; level 4 and two level 6 in Early Years’ with specialism of Education.

At The Palace Day Nursery, professionals believe that they offer competitive childcare prices for an exceptional childcare provision. Contact to see the latest offers for your childcare needs.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Anisha Ladha
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Blake (Nursery Manager)

Admission Information

  • 3 Months to 5 years old

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 37

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • 7.30am to 6.00pm - £70.00 per day,
    7.30am to 4pm - £68.00 per day,
    9am to 4.00pm - £65.00 per day,
    7.30am to 1pm - £45.00 per day,
    1.00pm to 6.00pm - £42.00 per day.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

The Palace Day Nursery Reviews (90)

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The Palace Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.091) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Palace Day Nursery has 90 reviews.

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Review from Kirsty G (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending The Palace day Nursery 3 days a week, all year round, since April 2019. I cannot fault the nursery. My daughter has formed brilliant bonds with her teachers and peers alike, she’s always coming home with something positive to say.
I am a keyworker, and the nursery has
gone above and beyond to keep the nursery a safe environment. Not once have I had any concerns in sending my daughter during this pandemic. The nursery has not had to shut down due to any positive cases during the lockdown year, which goes to show how well they have managed the situation. I would 100% recommended the nursery.
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Review from Edwin S (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Palace Day Nursery has been a wonderful place for my little girl to go explore, play and learn since late 2019. The nursery has been understanding and very supportive throughout 2020's pandemic period. They stepped up and made adjustments when required. They take seriously the responsibility of
keeping the kids safe and care for. I would highly recommend The Palace Day Nursery to families within the proximity looking to put their child(ren) in a nursery.
Thank you to all The Palace Day Nursery staff for your wonderful work.
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Review from Emily D (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery. He is always excited and doesn’t want to come home. He has so much fun doing g all the activities and is always talking about what he has done.
The staff are amazing with all the children and have helped to improve his speech.
With the currently Covid situation, the
staff are extremely vigilant and are doing everything they can to limit the risk. They are always really easy to talk to and will help in any way that they can. Would definitely recommend The Palace Day Nursery to everyone.
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Review from Kylie R (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Palace Day Nursery in the summer of 2020 after being really impressed with the safety measures they had in place for the pandemic. Since then, she has grown immensely and absolutely loves going to nursery, asking to attend on days off. She is building relationships with her peers
and the staff and meeting milestones. The nursery uses an app to keep in touch with parents snd to upload your children's progress, which is really lovely to be kept up to date in her development and the goings-on through the day. The management staff have been really accommodating when we have needed to change the hours my daughter attends. We have since had another child, and will be looking to have both siblings there in the future.


Palace Day Nursery also offers various different session types, which are appealing as you are only paying for the time you need, which is great!

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Review from Kerry M (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that works at the nursery. I and my son are both extremely happy with all that Palace Day Nursery has to offer and the incredible way of teaching. The professionalism is out of this world, the children come first and everyone is extremely friendly.
Lunches are amazing and I can’t stress enough how happy my son is at school. Thanks once again.
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Review from Charlotte O (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff and fabulous with all children and staff are always happy to help if needed. Always outstanding with their activities. My daughter seems to really have settled in really well thanks to the team. The ey-log is great when you can see what they have eaten in the day and to have communication
for both us parents and staff. I love seeing the observation and the fact they do parents evening. With covid-19 they have done amazing!
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Review from Susan H (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I totally 100% recommend this little nursery. My child loves going! Out of all the nurseries I looked at, The Palace Day Nursery was definitely the only one that ticked all the boxes. My little one has gained lots of confidence and made some great little relationships. He loves going in in the morning
and always comes home smiling... I couldn’t ask for a better nursery.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending from when he was 5-months-old he is now 2-years-old. I felt content leaving him and the team have an excellent support system in place to help the family as well caring for children holisticly. The staff are extremely welcoming, friendly and down to earth.
The lovely team
at The Palace helped me through my uni days and I will never forget it, it allowed me to leave my son knowing he is cared for and pass with a first-class degree. This is a fantastic place.
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Review from Andreea O (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 9 months and now she is 3 years. Her development throughout this time has been amazing, she has grown and learned so much under the close supervision and guidance of the nursery staff.
The nursery has become my daughters second family, where
she is well looked after and always happy to attend.
We are pleased with the relationship we have develop with the nursery staff, which are always very helpful and willing to accept/ respect particular requirements from us as parents.
We are also very pleased with all the efforts that have been made to maintain the social distancing and ensure the wellbeing of our children.
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Review from Julia L (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Been sending my girls to the nursery since 2016 and extremely pleased with the facilities and the team there. They are a second family to our girls and have managed incredibly well handling the difficult times we’ve all faced recently. The children's well being is always their top priority and my daughters
light up whenever we go there. The whole team are incredibly friendly and I love that while we did not attend for a month or so due to Covid-19 the nursery did Zoom chats, uploaded story videos to Facebook and called regularly to keep that connection with the children.
Reply from Sayyeda Meghji, Manager at The Palace Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely comment and are always happy to help.
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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend The Palace Day Nursery enough. They are a very good setting anyway but the way they have dealt with the coronavirus outbreak has been superb. The extra measures in place, have really put my mind at rest that my child is as safe as possible there.
My child is leaving for school soon
and we will really miss this nursery. I’m going to be making full use of the school holiday clubs though.
Reply from Sayyeda Meghji, Manager at The Palace Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely comments, we really appreciate all the feedback.
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Review from Leila O (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
-1My son has been attending the nursery since he was 13 months old and will be turning 3 this year. I have seen how much he has developed since attending the nursery, hitting all his milestones with the support of the nursery. All the staff are so lovely and so hardworking. My son always looks forward
to going to the nursery to see his teachers and take part in the various activities the staff provide for him.
I am especially impressed with how the staff have supported us during the difficult period of Covid-19. The robust and effective system which the nursery has put in place has ensured our safety as parents as well as the safety of my son whilst still ensuring that he is able to enjoy himself at the nursery as well as us parents being able to maintain interactions with the staff.
I would highly recommend the nursery to any parent.
Reply from Sayyeda Meghji, Manager at The Palace Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely comment, we really appreciate all the feedback.
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience of the nursery has been good so far. My son is doing fine and seems to be enjoying the place. Staff are welcoming and give information when needed. All good, no concerns so far.
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Review from I A (Father of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great place for young kids. I am happy that my son comes here. My son enjoys his time. The staff are very friendly.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with this nursery. Our daughter thoroughly enjoys her time here and her development has come on leaps and bounds over the last six months. The staff are professional, very knowledgable and also super friendly and approachable. My daughter especially loves one particular member of
staff.
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Review from L W (Father of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly and helpful group of childcarers who have our daughters safety and progress at the forefront of their priorities.
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Review from B O (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since joining the nursery in October, my little one has settled wonderfully. The staff have been amazing and we have seen improvements within his development in such a short space of time. We are incredibly grateful for all they are doing and continuing to do. Our little man is thoroughly enjoying his
time here!
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff, always take care of my daughter, never let her cry. They are like a second family. Activities are many and very interesting. Babies don't get bored at all and they are well stimulating.
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Review from D T (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This will be my son's second year at the nursery and I couldn't be more happy with it. He has come so far with his speech since he has started.
He is always looking forward to coming in to see his teachers and friends.
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Review from Marie G (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son enjoys coming to nursery for one morning a week, he has settled in really well and is always made to feel welcome. I always find that all his needs are met by all the staff in the building.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.091)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.091) out of 10 for The Palace Day Nursery 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 5 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 4.915 for The Palace Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (55 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 59 Ratings = 4.915
  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 4.176 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Palace Day Nursery is based on 5 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 = 3.5
    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 37 number of registered child places is 7.4. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.4 = 0.676
  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 (3)

Lisa

Lisa Blake

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022

Hi, I’m Lisa Blake and I am the Nursery Manager. I have over 30 years’ experience working within childcare. I enjoy working with all the different age groups and particularly enjoy getting hands on with messy play and exploring the different textures and materials on offer for the children. I strongly believe that learning is developed, nurtured and expanded through mirroring and encouraging positive inclusive play, allowing the children to think for themselves and learn through challenges and achievements. I hold a Level 3 in Childcare and Education and a BTEC diploma in Health Studies and Social Care, Pediatric First Aid, DSL (Safeguarding Lead), Safer Recruitment and Food Hygiene certificates.

Samantha

Samantha Potter

Job Title: Nursery Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

Hi, I’m Samantha Potter and I am the Deputy Manager and Sapphires Room Leader. I’ve worked in childcare for over 5 years, looking after children aged from a few days old right through to 12 years. I currently hold a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator) and I am looking forward to studying for my Level 5 this year. I also hold group fitness, personal training, nutrition and weight management qualifications. These all help me to create activities for the children, that teach them about leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Christine (Chrissie)

Christine (Chrissie) Wallace

Job Title: Nursery 3rd in Charge Joined: 2021

Hi, I’m Christine Wallace (Chrissie) and I am the Third-In-Charge and Designated Safeguarding Lead of the Palace Day Nursery. I lead the Little Gems room. I have worked in childcare since 2003 after completing a BA(Hons) in Sociology. I have completed studies in Level 3 and Level 4 Childcare. In 2020 I qualified in the Early Years Teacher Status. I love working with all age groups and joining in their fun and games. I love messy play and instilling a creative side with our children. I also love reading, singing and dancing with the children to lots of different types of music. I believe it is important for young children to be able to express themselves in a variety of ways.

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