Kindred Mayflower Nursery and Pre-school

Stock Road, Billericay CM12 0RT
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9.5 68 Reviews
  • Kindred Mayflower Nursery and Pre-school, Billericay
The Kindred Mayflower nursery team is passionate about sparking children’s imagination, creativity and curiosity.

This is why here at Kindred Mayflower they use natural and real life resources to enhance children’s imagination through play.

The nursery has five rooms and two outside garden spaces along with a free flow classroom.
Their gardens consist of soft grass play surfacing, built in sand pits, a track to ride bikes and cars and planting areas.

They are all about creating inspiring experiences and environments that are full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.

Staff also understand what it is to be a parent during this magical time and create meaningful
relationships with parents so they never miss an opportunity to share in the joy of each and every one of their child’s developmental and learning moments.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Georgia Lowrie (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 101

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • They have a number of parent parking bays in front of the school for visiting parents to use.

Kindred Mayflower Nursery and Pre-school Reviews (68)

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Kindred Mayflower Nursery and Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.462) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kindred Mayflower Nursery and Pre-school has 68 reviews.

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a 3-year-old and 1-year-old that attend this facility 3 days a week. I couldn't feel more at ease at drop off time. From the staff in the office to the staff in each of the rooms, they are 100% engaging and enthusiastic. We have just received the latest report for our 3-year-old son and were
absolutely overwhelmed by how personal it was. The staff member clearly knew him inside out and picked up on his little traits. We both shed a tear and laughed at the same time reading it. It's just so nice to see that they have really taken the time to get to know him and he is really thriving in the environment that has been created there. My 1-year-old daughter has just started and being born during the lockdown has made it really difficult for her to build relationships with anyone outside our household. The staff have been nothing but understanding and patient and have really made an effort to settle her in as gently as possible to build her trust.
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Review from Jacqui H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. Sent daughter here five years ago. There was no other contender for our son. Very caring and understanding of the kids and parents. Highly recommend.
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Review from Miriam E (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff that really helped my son adjust to the nursery environment. He always comes home so happy and content.
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Review from Jeanette M (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Dizzy Ducks since June, he was 9-months-old when he started. All employees worked hard to make him feel comfortable and happy. Their support was fantastic and my son is flourishing. He often comes home with new skills/words/phrases and dance movements! I think the meals and
snacks served are healthy and the menus are very varied. Staff inform you regularly with how your child is doing, at each pick up they greet you with a smile and let you know how your child has been. We also appreciate the activities they put on for families to visit the nursery and join their child. The manager gives regular nursery updates through the newsletter and emails and all office staff are helpful.
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Review from Terry F (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child attends Dizzy Ducks and has done for a couple of years, the staff are great and are always happy to help with anything. My child is always happy to be left in their care and talks about her practitioner at home with great affection.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son attends part-time mornings at Dizzy Ducks Day Nursery Mayflower and has very quickly adapted to the new creche. They do some thematic activities for the baby group e.g Halloween, the three little pigs throughout a given week which he seems to enjoy. Food is prepared on-site and adapted for babies
and very mich to the taste of our baby son. It seems like a great place with a real pedagogical project.
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Review from Sherrie M (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Pre-School at Dizzy Ducks Mayflower in January 2 mornings a week. My son absolutely loves going there and my husband and I feel so comfortable with the staff there. They’re all very professional along with being very caring towards the children. Every time I pick my son up they tell
me what he's been doing and I’ve seen that they do this with every child. I love that there is such a personal touch there and am extremely happy that we chose Dizzy Ducks.
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Review from Harriet P (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous nursery. Great relationships formed between the practitioners and children. My daughter is so happy there and it has been wonderful to see her develop into such a confident little girl. The nursery have nurtured this out of her!
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Review from Catherine M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As parents of a toddler who never wants to leave Dizzy Ducks, we think the nursery is just brilliant! Staff are professional, kind and caring all in one go. They are quick to respond, answer questions or provide reassurance if needed. We wouldn’t send our toddler anywhere else.
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Review from Hayley (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves coming to this nursery. The staff are amazing! It is well led, organised and very interactive.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dizzy Ducks is a wonderful nursery. Both of my children have gone to the nursery and they are well looked after and cared for. It’s a large but close-knit nursery, all the staff know all the children by name. The management are superb. The nursery itself is clean and well looked after. The children
are always engaged from being dropped off, right up to when they are picked up. I would highly recommend the nursery.
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Review from Joanne L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Dizzy Ducks experience has been great. When my son started at 9 months in September 2018, their approach is what helped him settle in so well. I am always kept in the loop and they inform me of any changes in the room and to my son's development. I cannot thank the room leader enough as I feel comfortable
leaving my son in hers and her team's care.
Thank you Dizzy Ducks Mayflower!
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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Dizzy Ducks Mayflower, since aged 10 months, returning to work and leaving children in the care of others is no easy choice for a mother to make, but I was instantly put at ease. The care and education, that the staff at Dizzy Ducks provide is outstanding. My daughter loves
going to nursery and I could not recommend them enough!
Keep up the great effort. Myself and my daughter will miss the nursery when she joins ‘big school’.
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Review from Helen L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the past 6 months, in particular, the nursery has really pushed in all areas to a high standard ensuring both the children and carers are happy with every aspect of the nursery.


My daughter loves going in and seeing her friends and taking part in the activities. I feel very happy with the service

they provide. The gardens are 5 stars and the staff are always friendly. The range of food offered is great. The staff seem solid and in particular, in my daughter's room, I trust them all to give my daughter the best care.
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Review from Lyndsay B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have already highly recommended this nursery to friends as one to view. My daughter loves going to nursery every week and her development for both social and interactive skills have come on leaps and bounds. We are extremely happy with the nursery.
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Review from Leanne J (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dizzy Ducks is a fantastic nursery. All the staff are very friendly and it’s clear they have the children’s best interest at heart. The days are fun and varied. My daughter comes away happy and full of life every time I pick her up. I’m always certain that she has had a great day.
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery nurses are fantastic and go above and beyond to help both me and my son in his nursery journey!
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Review from Chelsey D (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery for the last 6 months, she has settled into the tots room amazingly!
All the staff are so helpful and friendly they have made it very easy for my daughter to adjust to new surroundings.
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Review from Jenny (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since the day my son started, he has been made to feel welcome and comfortable, he has loved going every day. It’s an excellent nursery with lovely staff who go out of their way to keep you updated on your child’s day and the new things they have learnt. Every day has different activities which are
well planned, educational and most importantly fun.
It’s a lovely nursery, which is clean and suitable for the children, the recent changes are really good. Overall it’s a fun and safe environment for my child and I’m grateful to all at Dizzy Ducks who have made leaving my child so much easier.
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Review from Lydia H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
100% recommend Dizzy Ducks at Mayflower.
Both my children attend this nursery and I have never had a bad word to say about them since they started there September 2018.
The staff are all lovely, smiley, happy people who make both parents and children feel welcome and comfortable. Very happy with
the constant updates on both how my children are doing throughout their day and what's happening throughout the week when they are not there.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.462)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.462) out of 10 for Kindred Mayflower Nursery and Pre-school 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 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 4.917 for Kindred Mayflower Nursery and Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (121 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.917
  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 4.545 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kindred Mayflower Nursery and Pre-school is based on 11 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 101 number of registered child places is 20.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.545
  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)

Georgia

Georgia Lowrie

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013

Currently on maternity leave.


Hello, I'm Georgia, and I have worked in childcare since 2013.


I started at the age of 16 as an apprentice and soon completed my Level 2 and Level 3 in Early Years. I progressed further in my career into a Room Leader role and then stepped up into management, taking on the role of Deputy Manager and now Nursery Manager.


I have a passion for children's development by providing them with the best learning outcomes and building strong parent relationships. I also have a strong passion for welcoming new families into Kindred, ensuring both parents and children feel safe, comfortable and reassured.

Emma

Emma Choat-Howard

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Hi, I am Emma. I have worked in childcare since 2004. I started as a nursery practitioner and progressed to deputy nursery manager. I completed my Level 3 in college and have continued my professional development over the past couple of decades. I hold a Level 1 and 2 in British Sign Language, and I am currently working towards my Level 3 SENCO qualification. I hope to complete my Level 5 in Childcare in the future.
I am passionate about working with children and helping them all to reach their full potential. I feel all children deserve the care and attention to feel safe, secure and happy. I am very inclusive within my practice, and I am passionate about being able to communicate on several levels hence why I worked independently towards my BSL qualifications. Thus, in turn means I am passionate about building relationships with the children and their parents/carers to endure that not only the children safe and secure, but the parents do too. I love to share our nursery with new families and want the nursery to be a happy and fun place for our children to learn and develop their own personalities.

Chance

Chance Jakobsen

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Hello, my name is Chance. I am joint deputy nursery manager here at Kindred Mayflower.

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