Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town

St John Ambulance Hall, Stanmore Road, Stevenage SG1 3QA
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Priory Childcare Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sharon Zimmerman (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 26

Age Range

  • from 1 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Spring Bank Holiday week, Christmas & New Year
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Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town Reviews (52)

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Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town has a Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town has 52 reviews.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are so patient and caring with my son, especially on the emotional mornings! Everyone is lovely. They show a great deal of patience and care and it feels like a very loving place. I always can trust that my son is in very safe hands. It's amazing when he comes home saying what he's learnt or
singing a nursery rhymes that he's learnt. We have had a wonderful experience with the Priory.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for taking the time to share this review. Love that he is coming home singing and sharing what we have been doing in nursery
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Review from J Y (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a single mother with father not around (till recently) and have been using priory since 2021 when my son was 1.5 yo. He'll be 5 this year and going full time school. I could not recommend them highly enough. He started going full time in 2023 and was half days prior to that.
They are all so attentive
to him, not only taking care of him but constantly encouraging and developing him each time he goes. They feedback to me regularly, the positives and negatives. He constantly talking about the lovely staff there and excited to share things like photos, what he gets up to on holidays and things he masters at home as well as his peers. I seriously cannot thank them enough. He is who he is because of them, especially his key worker. I would not be able to develop him in the same way alone. They are absolute gems and wish them ALL THE VERY UTMOST BEST. I am lucky to have found them xxx
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
What can I say other than thank you for such lovely words. I have already shared this with his Key Person and she echo's my thanks. I am sure the team will all appreciate them when I share this with…read more
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Son loves going there
The ladies are always welcome and if he cried they know him how to settle him down
Always clean and happy on pick ups
Nice lunch and activities always there
Always saying he had a good day in nursery
Thank you
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for taking the time to send in this review and your kind words. He does seem to enjoy the food! :-)
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Review from Nicole J (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our boys have absolutely thrived at Priory nursery. The staff are all so friendly and approachable and dedicate so much time getting to know each child and their individual needs. Our boys run straight in there each day and are full of stories at the end of day of all the activities they've done,
and all the amazing meals they've had! We've never had to worry knowing they are being looked after so well and the communication with the nursery is great. We are consistently impressed at how much our boys have learnt from being here and that's all thanks to the staff.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for these very kind words and taking the time to submit the review. The boys do seem to enjoy their time with us :-)
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Review from Sam P (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twins have been at Priory Nursery for a year now and they absolutely love it. The staff are all fantastic and do everything they can for all the children in their care. One of my children is on the autism spectrum and nonverbal and the advice and support that has been offered is amazing and greatly
appreciated. Overall a fantastic setting which I would 100% recommend.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you so much for you kind words it does mean a lot that you have taken the time to write this.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery. Our little boy has been attending for nearly 5 months and is thriving. He is excited to tell us about his day and is always talking about the staff and other children. It is a lovely environment and the whole team are so caring. The outside space is great with so much to do. The
activities they do are varied and interesting, and the food is excellent. We are very happy we chose The Priory Nursery.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for taking the time to write this. The last five months have gone very quickly but also it feels like he has always been with us. We are very lucky to have such a large garden!
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Review from Jessica A (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot recommend the Priory Nursery enough. It has been the perfect setting for both of our boys and they have absolutely flourished in their care. They go above and beyond on every occasion to make sure our boys are engaged, happy and thriving at all times and we adore all that they do.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for your kind words. We love having your boys here with us.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves attending Priory Nursery. From the settling in sessions he was welcomed in by the staff with a warm welcome and he felt at ease straight away. My son always comes home and tells me what he's done that day and who he's played with. He always talks about the staff there saying
certain member of staff names and how they are his friends. The app is brilliant and get regular updates. I love seeing photos of my son during the day with observations too. My son really enjoys sitting with the other children whilst having meals and snacks, this makes him feel happy and included. He's happy to play by himself and with others. Even the first week at nursery he would say "come back another day". Straight away I knew I made the right decision on sending him to priory. The staff always update me as I walk in the gate to pick him up and they have a good system for when other people pick up ie passwords and sending in photos of the person etc. Overall very very happy.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you so much for such a lovely review it does mean a lot. I love the app it gives so much more detail than we could really give at collection times and its there for you to see at any point.…read more
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff get to know every child's individual character and how to bring out the best in them. The children are provided with a beautiful and caring environment, filled with staff who clearly adore children and know how to support them in all ways. We receive regular updates on what our child has been
doing and what delicious meals she has eaten. Our daughter settled in quickly and leaves each day with a beaming smile, excitedly chatting about her friends (who often include the staff). They pay attention to the small details that make a big difference.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for your kind and lovely words it does mean a lot. She did settled so quickly and seems to enjoy her days here.
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Review from George L (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter, absolutely loves her time at Priory Nursery! The staff have been incredible caring, attentive, and always creating a warm, welcoming environment. She has settled into her new setting so well, and it's clear how much she enjoys her days there.
The activities and learning opportunities
provided are fantastic, and it's great to see how much she's growing and thriving in this setting. We couldn't be happier with the care and dedication shown by the team.
Highly recommend Priory Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and engaging place for their little one. Thank you for all that you do!
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. She really has settled well and seems to enjoy her days with us.
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Review from Themy D (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter currently attends the Priory Nursery, and honestly she has shown so much growth since being here. She communicates so well, she has so much fun and the staff are amazing. She eats well, plays well and learns a lot. She comes home with new words, new stories and she looks forward to going
to nursery everyday.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, its very much appreciated.
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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Their service has been remarkable. They make sure my son gets the right care and love he deserves. They always communicate to parents through email or WhatsApp. Staff are very friendly and responsible to kids. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We do try our very best for all children. I am glad you like the different methods we use for communication too.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has surpassed all our expectations and wants of childcare for our son. From the moment he joined, he struggled with separation anxiety and would cry at drop off, which was as hard on us as it was him. However the staff were supportive, kind and caring and now he can't wait to attend. He
comes home singing new songs, telling us stories about his day and showing us new skills he's learnt from staff, activities and his peers. I feel fortunate to be able to send my son to this nursery and feel confident his education has started strong.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for the lovely words. He definitely has come on a long way with separation! Love how happy he is coming in now.
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Review from Lavinia S (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Priory Nursery for a year already and he is very happy there. All the ladies working there are very caring and helpful and they take very good care of the children. I would recommend this nursery to everyone!
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for taking the time to write this. The year he has been with us has gone very quickly!
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Review from Smita D (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started last September when she was just around 2 years old. We were very anxious about how she would cope with the new environment. All the staff and key person are so kind and helpful. After few weeks of settling period my daughter is now very happy in the Priory Nursery. Also I can see
massive improvement in her speech, social and developmental skills. This nursery is amazing. So far we are very pleased.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you so much for the kind words, its very much appreciated.
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Priory Nursery is such a lovely place. Every member of the team is so welcoming and they're always smiling and happy to greet us which makes it a great start to the day for our child. Activities are always really fun and varied, and there are so many toys and things to play with and dress up in. Our
child loves the food that he has at nursery, and he always comes home happy. We're so lucky to have Priory near us and we recommend it to everyone who asks! It's fantastic!
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for taking the time to share this review and thank you for recommending us to everyone!
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Review from Tony C (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel my child is safe and looked after. My child receives education, which I value. My child is happy to attend the Priory Nursery. My child has fun and has made friends.
The team run a tight ship. There is a strict entry system and adherence to pick up times to manage security and, staff to child
ratio.
The Parent Portal allows me to check in on my child's activities during the day.
My child often speaks highly of key members of the staff which reassures me that the people genuinely care for him.
Thank you.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review. I am glad you are enjoying Parent Portal, it does have so much for parents to see on there!
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Priory Nursery is an excellent nursery. The staff take their time to get to know everyone and are genuinely such lovely and compassionate people. They work hard and my daughter learns so much from being there. Recommended 100% and very very happy!
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, it is very much appreciated. Being a smaller setting does help our team get to know all our families well.
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Review from Lauren D (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Priory Nursery is such a lovely and friendly environment. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery and always looks forward to her days here. The staff are always so helpful and friendly, nothing is too much trouble for them.
Reply from Sharon Zimmerman, Manager / Director at Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town
Thank you for this lovely review, its very much appreciated. She does seem to enjoy her nursery days.
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Review from Elle V (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter currently attends Priory Nursery and my little boy spent 2 years here too. I love Priory just as much as they do. They have formed really a good rapport with both of my children and the mixed class has really helped with their development. My little boy gets so excited going back for a day
during half term. Thank you to the staff for all being so wonderful.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.961)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10 for Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.961 for Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town is calculated as follows: ( (219 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.961
  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 Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town is based on 19 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 26 number of registered child places is 5.2, which has been reached with 19 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town

What is the Age Range of Children that Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town accepts?

Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town accepts Children aged from 1 year 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town Open?

Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town have capacity for?

Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town has capacity for a total of 26 Children.

How far is Priory Nursery, Stevenage Old Town to the centre of Stevenage?

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

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