Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)

Butterfield House, Hitchin Street, Baldock SG7 6AE
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  • Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock), Baldock
Puddleducks Day Nursery is situated conveniently near to Baldock main train station with easy access to the A1. The nursery is a characteristic Grade II listed building with a car park to the rear of the premises.

Puddleducks aim is to provide all children with treasured memories of their wonderful time at nursery. They aim to promote positive outcomes for future learning but also ensure that children flourish in a safe, happy and fun environment.

The nursery has an extensive range of high-quality resources that encourage children to explore and experiment, opening their minds to new and exciting ideas.

Their dedicated and trained staff allow the children to learn in a friendly, caring and open environment. Staff provide an environment where children can learn the joy of discovery whilst feeling secure in a homely and caring atmosphere. They acknowledge that every child is unique and understand the importance of nurturing children to learn at their own pace within an environment that is caring but also rich with learning opportunities.

Puddleducks offer a range of enhanced experiences which enable children to become successful, lifelong learners including, Forest School, Yoga and Music sessions with Tiny Mites, Spanish lessons with Little Linguists, as well as a range of activities which promote your child’s well-being and confidence. Some examples of these activities are cooking, yoga and music and movement sessions.

The Nursery Chef prepares all the children’s meals fresh on the premises each day, and the menus have been designed to ensure they are nutritionally balanced, as well as delicious.

Puddleducks Day Nursery is well known and respected in the local community. The children enjoy time visiting the local amenities such as the market, nature reserve, local shops and residential home.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Dena Leek (Owner)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 94

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day and half day sessions are available.
    Please contact the Puddleducks Day Nursery for further information.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Own car park at the rear of the building

Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Reviews (110)

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Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) has a Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) has 110 reviews.

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have been to Puddleducks and have thoroughly enjoyed their time there. The range of activities and the quality of care is excellent - as is the menu!


It is reassuring to know they are so well cared for and the quality of care has remained high throughout Covid restrictions.

Communication with parents has continued to be effective through Tapestry. The attention and care given to continued development and learning is exceptional.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review your feedback means so much to us. It has been a pleasure to look after all three of your children throughout the years.
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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Puddleducks are so welcoming and have made my little girl's transition into child care smooth and reassuring for both of us. No question is ever too silly and they are genuinely eager to share the activities and achievements she has made during her day with them at pick up time.
My little girl comes
home buzzing and her vocabulary and confidence grows every time she spends a day with them.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it is a pleasure to look after your daughter and we love to share all of the exciting activities and experiences she has joined in with throughout the day.
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery since ten months old after a difficult experience where she had not settled with a childminder. I was apprehensive at first as I wasn't sure how she'd settle. However, the staff were lovely and reassuring and I was confident that she was well looked after and would
always be soothed when she was upset. She had a break from nursery due to Covid but the staff were great at managing her separation anxiety when she returned and within a few weeks, she was smiling at drop off.


She's now three and in the preschool part and absolutely loves it! They have a lovely variety of activities, which seem well thought out, and the staff always appear motivated and caring. There is less communication now she's in preschool than when she was younger (fewer photos of her day on the online diary, handover not with room staff etc), however, I think this is fairly typical with this age group and if I have ever wanted to know anything specific they are happy to speak on the phone.

Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure to look after your daughter and help her to settle into nursery and see how much she has developed over the years.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the point of enquiry to my baby daughter now going to Puddleducks 3 days a week, it has been a professional, easy and friendly experience. My daughter seems very happy going in the morning and beams when she sees her keyworker. Love the updates they put onto tapestry so I can see what my daughter
has been up to.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your lovely review, your feedback means so much to us. It's great to see how much your daughter enjoys coming along each day.
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Review from T L (Aunt of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding Nursery. My niece always speaks so fondly about all the exciting activities she gets up to. Her development has accelerated ever since she started at Puddleducks. I frequently recommend the nursery to friends of mine.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to recommend us it means a lot to us.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started going to this nursery last September 2021 and I would say I was kind of worried about how she would settle. I didn't know much about the nursery apart from a friend's recommendation. Since my friend's daughter had gone there 6 years ago, I thought that it might have changed with
different staff and management. I would say, I am very happy with the nursery because my daughter, who is 2 years old, would be 3 this summer, is really happy when she is picked up from nursery and is always looking forward to going to nursery.


She has made friends at nursery and talks about her friends. She is often quiet around people even with family, but lately, when we spent Easter with family, she was very chatty and giggly, this shows that the nursery has really helped with her coming out of her shell and being comfortable being herself anywhere. The staff are so caring, compassionate and respectful to parents. I definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Sam Towns, Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear your feedback it means so much to us.
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Puddleducks since he was 1, he is now 3 and in the pre-school. In every room he's been in he has been very well looked after. The nursery have a great range of facilities, my son particularly loves going into the garden - which is an amazing outdoor space. The staff are all so friendly,
and my son cannot wait to get in every morning to see his friends. I feel perfectly happy every day knowing my son is safe and having a great time. The meals and snacks provided are healthy and nutritious, and I can see what he has eaten at the end of the day via tapestry.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is a pleasure to look after your son and has been lovely to see how much he has developed over the years.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2-year-old loves Puddleducks! She goes charging in each morning and always chats about the teachers and her friends and what she's got up to that day. She's really enjoying yoga at the moment! It's great to know she is being well cared for, and we can see her development and learning improving every
week.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us and see how well she is developing too.
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Review from Rikki-Louise D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always recommend this nursery to my friends, especially with babies. They make you feel at ease, and my daughter loves attending. She doesn’t make a fuss about entering and sometimes doesn’t even say bye as she’s so eager to get to the classroom. Food is healthy, and you are kept updated on what they
have been doing it’s very reassuring.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review and for recommending us. It means so much to us all.
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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 4-year-old and 18-month-old both attend Puddleducks and have done since they were 1. They both clearly have a lot of fun there and go in happy every morning. All the staff seem to know them by name (and my eldest seems to know all the staff). The staff are kind, friendly and helpful, they seem to
genuinely care about the children.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It means so much to us to hear this. It is a pleasure to look after both of your children and we are so pleased to hear how much they both enjoy coming to…read more
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Review from Hayley Y (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Puddleducks for just over 5-years. Our son started when he was 9-months-old, and my daughter now attends 3-days a week. I would recommend the nursery to anyone in the local area, it is brilliant. All staff members are so caring and friendly. My eldest loves chatting with all the
familiar faces when he is with me for pick up and drop off. Both my children love and loved going in each day. The food and snacks are always varied and healthy, and the activities are always fun. My daughter particularly enjoys all the time they get to spend in the garden.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. It has been so lovely to welcome your family back to our nursery again. It has been a pleasure to look after both of your children…read more
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Review from Louise E (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children look forward to their nursery days to meet and make new friends and take part in a wide range of activities linked to current events and the season. They enjoy the varied menu on offer each day and are much more adventurous with food than they would be at home.
When dropping my children
off I know they are in safe hands and they will be well cared for by every member of staff. During the pandemic, I felt safe in the knowledge that everything was being done to keep my children safe and well and minimise the risk of exposure to covid as much as possible.
Communication is excellent with an update from their key worker at collection, an update on the app with details of their day, and regular newsletters.
Overall it is a wonderful setting and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It means so much to us to hear how much your children enjoy their time with us whilst taking part in the wide range of activities and making friends. Thank…read more
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Review from M T (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Puddleducks have always been brilliant, and all three of my children have loved their time there. The staff have been fantastic, and the facilities and resources are brilliant. I have recommended this nursery to many friends.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. It has been a pleasure to look after all three of your children over the years and see how much they have progressed with us. Thank…read more
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Review from Katalin V (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is attending this nursery since the age of 10-months. This is his last year as starting school in September. We had a great experience all the way through and would recommend the nursery to other parents. I find the learning the nursery provides outstanding. Language classes, yoga, and general
education as well as arts and crafts. My child is really enjoying the nursery and we can see his development every day.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. It has been such a pleasure to be part of your child's journey and see how much he has progressed over all of the years being with…read more
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Review from Sharon H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Puddleducks Day Nursery Baldock is such an amazing nursery. The staff are fantastic and know the children so well it’s no wonder my daughter is extremely happy there. She is learning amazing things academically and will be well prepared for school and is also being socially and emotionally nurtured.
Also, the meals they receive are top-notch in fact I would like to eat there too!
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. It means so much to us. We are so pleased to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us and that she is well prepared for…read more
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Review from Steven S (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Puddleducks in Baldock is a great nursery that has really helped our daughter gain both confidence and sociability. She is always enthusiastic to go to see her friends on nursery days and comes back happy and fulfilled having enjoyed the variety of activities they offer. The nursery is particularly
good at varying and theming its activities, something our daughter really values.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us and how much she has grown in confidence. We are proud to offer a…read more
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Review from Krystal K (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding nursery that we luckily stumbled upon last year. Our two-year-old absolutely have a ball every day, and the care diary means I can check her food, sleep, and activities when I get home in the evenings.
I never worry once I drop her off and love how excited and tired she is, in equal
measure, after a day at Puddleducks!
Excellent staff that are friendly, attentive, strict with procedures and compliance but patient when explaining things.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. It has been a pleasure welcoming your family to our nursery and so pleased to hear how much fun your daughter has throughout the day.
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Review from Natalia T (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son simply loves being there, and we know he is safe and happy while attending the nursery. We know exactly what he does and eat throughout the day; he spends a lot of time in the large garden full of activities. There are also additional activities like yoga! Fantastic place for little ones.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us; it means so much to us.
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Review from Jenny S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended the Puddleducks nursery for almost two years in the preschool group. She's thriving in the environment, settled in very fast and has loved going in ever since. The staff is very friendly and easy to communicate with.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. It is a pleasure looking after your daughter and seeing how much she is progressing.
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Puddleducks since he was one. He started there after having spent a large amount of time at home due to the Covid pandemic, so was obviously anxious about being in a new environment. The team couldn't have been kinder or more supportive, helping our little boy settle in, getting
him familiar with the nursery, and helping him form a bond with the other children. The range of activities, whether outside plays, crafting, storytime or yoga, they offer is incredible. It's helping our son's development and giving him varied experiences to build his confidence and broaden his horizons. He arrives at nursery with a smile on his face and leaves a very happy chap. The nursery staff are all very warm and friendly and have been supportive in encouraging our son's speech. He receives the best care, and we know he's in safe hands with them. He will be going up to the pre-school class this year, and we are excited to see his journey continue at Puddleducks.
Reply from Sam Towns, Senior Manager at Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock)
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review. It has been a pleasure to welcome your son to our nursery and help him to settle in. We are so pleased to hear your feedback. We…read more
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.974)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10 for Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.974 for Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) is calculated as follows: ( (303 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.974
  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 Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) is based on 26 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 94 number of registered child places is 18.8, which has been reached with 26 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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