Partou Bourne Explorers Day Nursery & Pre-School

Our daughter was happy and the staff were kind, but as parents we need clear, consistent insight into our child's day and development. That level of transparency just wasn't there.

Overall we Love this nursery, but have found it difficult to get much specific feedback on our child which seems unusual given most nurseries use apps or emails. Have also found it extremely difficult to get a place for his sibling despite ample notice, due to apparent poor awareness of school capacity from management. The day to day care and the facilities and the teachers in his setting are all brilliant and I can't fault that side of the nursery.

We are so happy our girls joined Bourne Explorers earlier this year, they have settled in so well thanks to the great team there. The team are very welcoming and create fun filled days with lots of activities and outdoors play. They are very informative with updates on food, naps and progress!

If you're looking for a nurturing, engaging, and supportive nursery, this is a fantastic choice.

The staff are amazing at Bourne End. They are attentive, kind, patient and genuinely have the kids best interests at heart. They go above and beyond and it shines through when you see how happy my kids are going there.

My daughter has been attending the nursery for just over a month now and she absolutely loves it. The lovely team that look after her, are so caring and attentive. We couldn't ask for more. The nursery has a home away from home vibe, with a huge garden for the children. The team do an amazing job, and it doesn't go unappreciated.

Since joining, our son's confidence and development have really grown, and it's been so lovely to see him settle in and make such great progress. We feel very lucky to have found such a supportive setting and would happily recommend it to other families.

My Daughter has been at Bourne Explorers since she was 10/11 months old & with the help of the wonderful members of staff who have continued to build strong trusting relationships with my child & with their kind, loving & attentive personalities, my child has grown in confidence & is thriving. The care & attention from the team has been faultless. We are extremely happy with the way our Daughter is looked after & cared for. The Nursery truly has a 'home from home' environment & a calm & happy atmosphere. The Nursery Manager is friendly, approachable & has a hands-on approach which ensures she has the all encompassing knowledge to make the best decisions within the Nursery, for the best outcomes for the children i.e. room changes, to ensure excellent child development at every stage. The way in which she manages the Nursery proves to be very effective. She takes the time to know each child & is superb at supporting families navigate personal changes/disruptions. Communication is fab.

We couldn't be happier with this nursery. Our daughter has absolutely thrived since starting - her confidence has grown so much and she's come on leaps and bounds in every way.

The food menu is excellent, and it's clear they put real thought into providing healthy, varied meals . The teachers are wonderful - always kind, supportive, and attentive. We've especially appreciated their help and encouragement recently with potty training, which has made such a difference.

The outdoor space is fantastic - very spacious and perfect for children to explore and play. The nursery also makes a huge effort with events throughout the year, giving parents lovely opportunities to attend and spend special time together with their children.

Most importantly, our daughter genuinely loves going to nursery and has truly flourished there. We highly recommend it to any parents looking for a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment. We can't wait for our next baby to join too!

They run some great events at the nursery, allowing parents to meet eachother and it's so nice getting to see both children in their rooms and how proud they are of their nursery space and teachers.

I'd love to get photos of my daughter in nursery

My little boy absolutely loves coming into nursery every day. He's formed really good relationships with other children and staff. Staff are always friendly and organise lots of brilliant activities for the children. They have helped support my son through the arrival of his baby sister, keeping things consistent and supportive, and we look forward to sending our daughter to join our little boy at nursery in the autumn!

He is always happy to go there and when he returns home he often talks about the teachers. All the staff are very kind and friendly. I am really happy with the choice I made for my son and I hope that in the future my daughter will also be able to attend the same nursery.

My son has attended Bourne End Nursery for some time now and has quite simply loved every minute. The staff are kind, caring, and attentive, and communication is excellent at all stages from management. My son has thrived in the excellent setting that is on offer, with most of the playtime being outdoors during the day (come rain or shine). Thanks to all the team!

Our two children attend in the baby and the pre-school room.

My little boy has come on so much since joining the nursery last year. He is so happy here and adores his teachers and friends. He always comes home so excited. His speech has come along wonderfully and he's definitely a big fan of the yummy meals he has every day. Couldn't be happier that he is here.

My children have been at Bourne End for over two years now. My eldest is in the toddler class and the youngest in the baby unit. I have always felt like the nursery was a safe and welcoming place to leave my children and still do. The staff are friendly and caring and they know my children well. They always plan fun activities for them and teach them how to take care of themselves and each other. My children are developing into independent and considerate young boys thanks to the staff and the supportive environment at the nursery.

All the staff are incredible and it's clear how adored they are by the children. Thank you Bourne End for being such a welcoming, reassuring and fun place for children and parents.

Great nursery with an amazing outdoor space and lots of fun activities. My son absolutely loves it there, he started in September 2022, settled in really quickly, became much more independent and made lots of friends. The staff is amazing and very caring - I couldn't recommend this nursery more.

It is now moving away from this with the new owners moving more and more towards a room-based nursery. I am happy with the situation as it currently is, but as more changes are implemented this may change.