Queens Baby Nursery

Queens House, Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BX
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  • Queens Baby Nursery, Buckhurst Hill
Queens Baby Nursery has been operating for many years and is part of a small group of nurseries in the heart of Buckhurst Hill high street.

Queens Baby Nursery specialises in care and support between the ages of three months and two years of age, within a safe and secure setting.

The nursery is graded Ofsted's highest award of outstanding (September 2018).

All staff members are first aid trained and the nursery has been awarded the Millie's Mark award.

The nursery follows the curiosity approach and a natural theme is followed throughout.

The rooms are divided by age and fully support babies in the stages of physical development supporting them to meet their milestones.

Friendly and experienced professionals keep families at the heart of their children's learning and work in partnership with parents as they share developmental observations, images and videos on a daily basis. Parents are often invited in for weekly sessions such as breakfast mornings and stay and play sessions. Communication is always key and parents are updated weekly with catch up emails, blog posts, Facebook page and newsletters.

The on-site nursery chef cooks a partly organic menu fresh each day which has been created with the support of a certified nutritionist. A three-week rotating menu ensures the children’s diet is varied and healthy every day the children attend. The nursery's long-serving chef cooks with the children daily as they help make tea and freshly baked bread for breakfast.

The nursery employs daily specialist teachers to support children in the earliest years. These include Yoga, Baby Ballet, Lingotots, Theatre Bugs and Tappy Toes. All teachers are fully referenced, police checked and are employed through accredited early years companies.

The nursery has excellent links with the local community and children enjoy trips to the local forest, parks and local businesses for experiences such as makin
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Debbie Selby (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 27

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 2 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £99 - £102.50
    The nursery offers full day care with sessions from 7:30-6:30 or 8:00-6:00

  • We also take children with the nine month old 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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Drive through car park for dropping off and picking up.

Queens Baby Nursery Reviews (71)

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Queens Baby Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Queens Baby Nursery has 71 reviews.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Queens Baby Nursery provides a really personalised service for us. My baby has been going there for nearly 7 months now and the care she receives is superb. The staff have gone above and beyond their duty to support us as my baby has clubfeet and needs to wear special boots and bar. They have also made
an extra effort to learn words that my daughter uses in her home language. She has blossomed in confidence since attending the nursery and I cannot recommend them highly enough!
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Review from Denis (Father of Child) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with the care they have provided to our son so far.
Our son started going to Queens Baby Nursery in Jan'17. No longer a shy nervous boy around strangers; he has developed many social and interaction skills.
Settling in the initial days was quick, thanks to all the caring staff
& his key worker.
Him sometimes not wanting to leave the nursery shows he enjoys his time there. The staff has always encouraged learning new words, actions, and forming friendships.
Queens Baby Nursery understanding routines being flexible, discussing changes, providing daily insights and capturing candid moments on camera (shared securely) are greatly appreciated.
Social events are an excellent opportunity to meet other parents and watch children in the nursery environment. Trips to nearby parks and forest walk makes up for the lack of outdoor space at Queens Baby Nursery.
Based on our experience we would definitely recommend Queens Baby Nursery to all, they are a fantastic bunch of care providers.
A BIG THANK YOU to all lovely staff from us.
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Review from Abby K (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started here in mid-September 2017. All members of staff are very well trained and polite and so caring with the little ones. His key worker has been fabulous at helping him settle which has been very reassuring. The kids always seem to have fun and be happy when I walk in and the food
menu is very good!
Overall the nursery is so great and we are so pleased we have sent our little boy there.
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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since joining Queens Baby Nursery our son has developed in so many ways. He is more confident and balanced and looks forward to going to nursery every day. The nursery itself is a fun and bright environment and I think it provides the backdrop for more effective learning. All staff at Queens Baby Nursery
are experienced, caring and professional and are very approachable for parents. Our experience at the Queens Baby Nursery has been fantastic and we would definitely recommend to others. Thank you!.
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Review from Joanne J (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins have absolutely thrived at this nursery. Such a caring and nurturing team, we will all miss it loads!


Every time I collect them I'm filled with confidence that they've had a truly lovely day. They are happy, confident and full, full of words, expression and song when I get them, it's just

wonderful to see!


Recommended so much!

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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff and environment provide excellent care for my daughter. Staff are genuinely interested in getting to know my child and ensure she is looked after in a home from home environment. My daughter absolutely loves all the messy activities and has built a strong bond with her key workers.
Communication is fantastic and I'm very happy with the service we are getting.
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Review from Desi L (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends Queens Baby Nursery from 7:30 until 6:30 five days a week... Luckily, he absolutely loves it. The staff are fantastic with him, he's learnt social skills whilst playing with the other children, he eats very well and he is well looked after. The space is great, having been transformed
by the manager and her team. We love the nursery, and we are so relieved and thrilled that our son is happy with it too.
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Review from Zoe S (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely happy with Queens as a whole (baby nursery and pre school). My son has just moved on from pre-school and it has helped his transition to reception years no end! He started at baby nursery at around 10 months and my daughter has recently started. I feel at ease knowing she is being
well cared for, learning and having fun. I like that I am provided with a daily written and also verbal report. My cousin has also registered her son on the back of my recommendation. All of the staff at Queens Nursery and Pre School are wonderful and caring.
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Review from Theodora J (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The introduction into the nursery was very good and friendly. My son was very happy with his first key person and got settled easily. The food for the children is varied and good knowing that he eats everything. The nursery is very cozy. Interesting for the children as it offers lots of activities
and toys. The staff are professional and friendly. I think they should provide some of the hygiene products.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been really happy with the nursery so far. My child has settled in really well despite changes in his key worker. The staff seem lovely although the reception space is a little cramped. Communication from the management prior to starting wasn't great and we received no official communication
when he changed room, we were just told when picking him up.
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Review from Jessica (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Queens Baby nursery! Our son has already attended Queens baby nursery and has now moved on to preschool and our baby girl now attends. The staff are brilliant - it is a partnership between parents/carers and the staff. They genuinely care about your child. They are interested in their development
and growth. They are kind, generous, honest and hard working....taking wonderful care of our children while we have to work. If there has ever been an issue we have felt completely comfortable speaking to management and it has always been amicably agreed....i.e. I lost the invoice in my handbag - sorry!!
My children's key workers have worked with me to encourage my childrens learning development, whether that is colours, shapes, songs, bottle holding, toilet training etc they ensure that each child learns at their pace and ability.
At the end of each day, I know my children have had a brilliant day by the fact that they are exhausted and by the handover I get. As a busy mum I love to play but I am not pulling out the flour, paint, foam, rice krisppies etc to play with each weekend or day off. Thank goodness nursery encourages the children to enjoy getting messy and learning with it at the same time. There are plenty of books, music, baby yoga, theatre bugs to keep them entertained. The volume of toys is absolutely fine and each child gets to play but also has to learn to share with their friends, which I believe is very important.
Both my children have always loved the food that nursery provides. It is home cooked. With real special attention taken to the needs of each child. Both of them come home full and well fed on healthy food and snacks.
As the nursery sits on our high street they do lack for some space but they make good use of what is available to them. The indoor space is well utilised and made bright, colourful, interesting, changing and textured. The outdoor space again is limited but with a recent refit it is fit for purpose for little people - who don't have anywhere to hide (thank goodness) and enough space to play with each other and have a little run around.
Structure and discipline is something that we don't often discuss in a review but hats off to Queens baby nursery. The daily structure is brilliant and it means we can replicate at home from breakfast till bed time. Loud play with lots of running around, quiet play with books, nap time, social eating with family and friends. I really like the fact that the children are encouraged to help put things away - certainly not made to but encouraged. They are encouraged to keep their nursery nice and to help out.
Like all nurseries, there is the unending job of cleaning.....I have never found an issue with the really important items of cleanliness - kitchen, bathrooms, my childs own hygiene and the overall cleanliness of the toys, floor, furniture etc is all kept at a good standard.
We would unreservedly recommend Queens Baby Nursery.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.976)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10 for Queens Baby Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.976 for Queens Baby Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (244 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 250 Ratings = 4.976
  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 Queens Baby Nursery is based on 21 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 27 number of registered child places is 5.4, which has been reached with 21 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (5)

Debbie

Debbie Selby

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

Debbie is an exceptional, experienced manager who gained her NNEB in 1984 and in May 2013 achieved an Early Years Professional Status. Debbie continued training and in July 2013 became a BA in Early Childhood Studies graduate. Debbie’s strong passion for working with children and supporting their development needs is exemplary. Debbie joined the team early in 2019. Debbie thoroughly enjoys supporting the children through their milestones, transition to Queens Nursery, reflecting on the practice within the rooms and being an outstanding role model to the team with her superb mentoring skills. Debbie ensures the nursery is running to an outstanding manner every day.

Zoe

Zoe Minihane

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

Zoe is an exceptional and energetic deputy manager who joined our team in 2018. Zoe is highly skilled in outdoor play and plans very exciting activities for the children outside and in the local community. Zoe is highly qualified and holds a level 5 in Childcare and Education.

Hannah

Hannah Robertson

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2017

Hannah is the room leader of our youngest room the cubs room. Hannah is exceptional in her role as parent partnership lead and successfully hold families at the heart of the nursery as babies settle in well and engage in awe and wonder play and experiences.

Ana

Ana Mountino

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2017

Ana is an exceptional room leader who is also a fully qualified teacher. Ana uses her teaching skills to build on children's vocabulary and physical skills. Ana is very caring and introduces Montessori play to the children.

Kayleigh

Kayleigh McAllister

Job Title: Nursery Co-ordinator Joined: 2016

Kayleigh is the Nursery Co-Ordinator who works between all three nurseries in the company. Kayleigh has a Ba Hons in Early Years Education and ensures all three nurseries are working to an outstanding level every day.

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