Quince Tree Day Nursery

Quince Tree Close, South Ockendon RM15 6NL
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Karen Mauldin
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Penny Sweetenham (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 33

Age Range

  • from 1 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £9.90 per hour. sessions 7.30-7.00, 8.30-5.00, 8.30-1.30 & 1.45-5.30
    Funding is accessible from 9.00-3.00 for full time children 51 weeks of the year and 8.30-3.30 for term time only 38 weeks of the year. All 15 hour funded children can access their 15 hours either 3 x morning sessions of 4 x afternoon sessions.

  • No additional fees are chargeable

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-19:00
    Tuesday 07:30-19:00
    Wednesday 07:30-19:00
    Thursday 07:30-19:00
    Friday 07:30-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • They do have a big carpark. If parents use the station that can park their car in the carpark for a small fee £1.00 which goes towards children's toys.

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Quince Tree Day Nursery Reviews (9)

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Quince Tree Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.981) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Quince Tree Day Nursery has 9 reviews.

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Review from Michaela B (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Quince Tree from the age of 1 until nearly 3, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better start to her early years. The only reason we left was due to moving to a different area-otherwise, we would have happily kept her there.
From the beginning, the staff were incredibly
warm, caring, and attentive. They created a nurturing and stimulating environment where she was able to grow in confidence and really come into her own. We always felt she was safe, happy, and well looked after.
Communication with parents was excellent, and we loved getting updates on what she was learning, the activities she enjoyed, and how she was developing socially. The team clearly put a lot of thought and care into everything they do.
Highly recommend to any parents looking for a supportive, well-run setting for their little ones. I cant name everyone but thank you to Penny and Karen. Also thanks to Brodie and Leanne who were her key workers.
Reply from Penny Sweetenham, Manager at Quince Tree Day Nursery
Thankyou for your kind words. Our team take pride in giving the children that attend the nursery the best experience and for the parents to feel included and well informed. We will miss your family…read more
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have been cared for by the wonderful team at Quince Tree. The tree provides a safe and fun environment for the children to develop in. They supported us with the SEN pathway at every step right from the first recognition with our youngest. The staff show genuine care and compassion
for the children and we will be forever grateful for how they supported and developed both of our boys.
Reply from Penny Sweetenham, Manager at Quince Tree Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been lovely having both boys within the setting and getting to know you as a family. We wish you all the very best for the future.
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Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children have attended Quince Tree and excelled perfectly. My daughter started Quince Tree just before she turned 2, and my son started at 7 months. Both children have excellently met their developmental milestones. Given my son started at a very young age, I was at peace knowing he would be
cared for by the wonderful staff members. The great sense of oneness, understanding and loving and the caring atmosphere, as well as the very child-friendly staff, are highly commended. I have no regrets. Thank you to the wonderful management team.
Reply from Karen Mauldin, Director at Quince Tree Day Nursery
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We will miss the children very much. I do hope they have settled well in your new home and of course the new nursery.
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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loved going to the nursery. All the team there have been amazing. I had to remove my son from there as we moved out of the area. He's been there from 9 months old to 2.5 years old. The whole team are very caring, they have lots of activities throughout the day to keep them busy. They help them
with their social skills. They have different rooms and activities for different ages as well as separate areas in the garden. I've seen great and constant progress from my son throughout his time there. I definitely recommend this nursery. Thanks again to all the team. We will miss you!
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Review from Y O (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has been lovingly taken care of at Quince Tree Nursery. I felt very confident leaving her in their care. We are only leaving because of proximity. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to any new parent.
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Review from Leonie L (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Quince Tree Nursery for 2 and a half years.
The team are some of the most kind and caring people I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with.
My daughter loved her time at nursery and learned so much.
All the staff are extremely friendly and great with the kids. It was a home
away from home and I knew she was being well looked after.
We miss it, and everyone, already.
We can’t thank them enough.
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Review from Andrea L (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I never knew writing a nice, loving review could be painful and sad.
Painful and sad because we are saying goodbye and leaving behind this beautiful, loving, and caring nursery.
We cannot thank you enough for the amazing job your team do, the way you cared for my two boys is the way that every mother
want and wish for!
The place is always clean, the staff are always polite and nice.
Communication with management was always pleasant, helpful, and understanding.
My boys were always happy with all the activities indoors and outdoor.
We and the boys will miss you all so so much! Thank you for everything!
Reply from Karen Mauldin, Director at Quince Tree Day Nursery
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It was sad once the youngest left us this year, as all the children that leave us to go to school. We at Quince Tree love to see children thrive within the…read more
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Review from Zafiat Q (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was my daughter's first nursery after I returned to work. I was initially so anxious but staff have been fantastic, they helped her settle well and I felt reassured. I have been so impressed with how quickly it has positively impacted her development. She is more confident and more independent.
I have been so impressed with the activities and staff engagement. I am gutted we have to leave as moving out of the area. Our time at Quince Tree Day Nursery has definitely set the standard for the type of quality I should expect from nurseries.
Reply from Karen Mauldin, Director at Quince Tree Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind feedback. The team will continue to give the same support to all the children within the nursery and strive to give the same experience to all our families.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has loved Quince Tree Day Nursery since joining last year. He has made some great little friends during his time. The staff are always very caring and really took the time to get to know him and what he likes/dislikes. His favourite thing to do at nursery is to play in the sand pit.
Reply from Karen Mauldin, Director at Quince Tree Day Nursery
Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope your little one enjoys going to school.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.981)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.981) out of 10 for Quince Tree Day 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 4 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 5.000 for Quince Tree Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (48 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 5
  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 3.981 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Quince Tree Day Nursery is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 33 number of registered child places is 6.6. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.6 = 0.606
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Quince Tree Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Quince Tree Day Nursery accepts?

Quince Tree Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 1 year 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Quince Tree Day Nursery Open?

Quince Tree Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-19:00, Tuesday 07:30-19:00, Wednesday 07:30-19:00, Thursday 07:30-19:00, Friday 07:30-19:00.

How many Children does Quince Tree Day Nursery have capacity for?

Quince Tree Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 33 Children.

How far is Quince Tree Day Nursery to the centre of South Ockendon?

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

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