Oaklands Day Nursery

8 Brook Street, Tonbridge TN9 2PJ
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9.9 121 Reviews
  • Oaklands Day Nursery, Tonbridge
Oaklands Nursery is a private day nursery located on Brook Street in Tonbridge.

The nursery is open full time from 7:30am to 6:30pm and cares for children from 3 months to 5 years.

Early years practitioners let parents know about their child's day and work with them to ensure children develop skills at their own pace in the nursery.

The setting provides children with healthy, home-cooked meals every day cooked onsite by the chef.

At Oaklands Nursery children also take part in extra-curricular activities which include music and movement, cookery, and community walks.

Pre-School children also take part in Ph Robot Reg and Forest School sessions.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Inga Page (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 87

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Oaklands Day Nursery Reviews (121)

9.9

Oaklands Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oaklands Day Nursery has 121 reviews.

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Review from Saima I (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Oaklands in September 2023 and we have been so pleased with how she is progressing with the help of all the staff. We chose Oaklands out of several in Tonbridge because of its character and huge back garden. We have seen our daughter progress these last six months in leaps and bounds.
She attends nursery once a week, which meant that it took her a bit longer to settle in. The staff generally and our daughter’s key person were so very supportive. They made the transition for my daughter, my husband and I much easier than we anticipated. My daughter still has a bit of separation anxiety, but the staff are so caring and helped my daughter feel more settled. The activities that my daughter takes part in are really wide-ranging. You can tell that a lot of thought and care has been put into them and the children really enjoy them. The daily updates are really helpful tools. We would definitely recommend Oaklands to any parents looking for a lovely nursery.
Reply from Inga Page, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for the amazing review. It's always lovely to hear feedback from parents. We are glad that the transition into nursery has gone better than anticipated.
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Review from Brian D (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is about to finish nursery in August 2023 and join her brother at his school. He joined Oaklands in 2018. Therefore, we've had five years of experience with the nursery. In that time, we had the pandemic, at least one change of ownership and a lot of staff coming and going. We originally
chose the nursery out of several in Tonbridge because of its setting in a lovely old house and huge back garden, which gives the place the feeling of a family home, important to us. Most valued over the years is how the nursery has prepared our two for life ahead, the tremendous number of creative activities they have done, the friends they have made, the experiences they have had, the Early Years Learning Framework and phonics in the last year. The staff, on the whole, are so dedicated and caring. Of course, there have been bumps along the road and things that have caused annoyance, but concerns when raised were taken seriously. What matters most is the kids, and they loved it.
Reply from Inga Page, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review of Oaklands and our team.
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Review from D C (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As parents, we have found Oaklands to be a wonderful experience for our daughter, and in turn, for ourselves. She has been incredibly happy throughout her time at the nursery, cared for by very special people who give so much in the pursuit of their job. Seeing her progress through the years at Oaklands
has been a great pleasure to us as parents, and watching her skip in at the beginning of each day is always a real joy. At the end of the day, she emerges invariably with a big smile on her face, sometimes clutching a piece of art or some sort of project. Contact with the nursery management and room staff has been good, and we have always felt able to speak to them whenever something needs to be raised. Our daughter has made some good friendships in the years she has been at the nursery, encouraged by the room leaders and their teams. I can wholeheartedly recommend Oaklands as a place where a child is cared for and has the space to grow in confidence during these precious years.
Reply from Inga Page, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review of Oaklands and our team.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to Oaklands and he's really come on developmentally since starting about seven months ago. We love that there is a good-sized garden space and he enjoys all the different activities (especially the messy ones!). The staff are lovely and caring and keep us well informed.
Reply from Inga Page, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you so much for this lovely review of Oaklands and our team.
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Review from Sara M (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far it has been fantastic. The staff are lovely and kind towards our little one. He has loved his first few weeks and is excited to arrive. The staff have also been incredibly patient and supportive with me for which I am very grateful.
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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Oaklands Day Nursery since he was 6 months old and he seems to thoroughly enjoy his days there. The staff are very friendly and seem to genuinely care for the children. The app is useful to see photos of the activities they do throughout the day. I never worry about my child
when he is at nursery, I know he is being very well looked after.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Oaklands nursery for 2 years and has had a great experience there. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming and have encouraged her to grow in confidence and have broadened her skillset and ability! The children all do fun new activities that you wouldnt think to do
at home or have the time to do! Our favourite part of the nursery is the garden, which is well used and split into sections for the different age groups! There are daily updates and photos provided via an app. We would recommend Oaklands to any parents looking for childcare!
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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional care and attentiveness. My son has absolutely loved going to Oaklands, the staff have always been supportive, and nurturing. I never worry when he is at nursery and that peace of mind is priceless.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Oaklands are fantastic and our son is so happy there. The staff always go out of their way to make us feel comfortable and the kids happy and entertained. The facilities are great, our son is an outdoorsy boy who needs lots of exercise and Oaklands offers the perfect setting for this. Our
son's development is coming on in leaps and bounds and although he was a covid baby, he is incredibly sociable and confident. I am sure the staff at Oaklands have positively contributed to this.
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters attend Oaklands Day Nursery and love it. They have a strong bond with all of the nursery workers and I pick them up happy every day. They have moved through several rooms as they have got older and enjoyed each one, but the wonderful outdoor space is definitely the highlight.
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Review from Miranda G (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
For over the past year and a half our daughter transitioned into Robins Room so smoothly after leaving another nursery we was not satisfied with and I can't sing praises highly enough of staff. They have made her feel so welcome from the start. They always go that extra mile, not only to reassure us
as her parents but always putting her at ease. and supporting her every step of the way. Especially when they helped kick start her potty training journey to which we are so grateful. The acting manager is always very helpful and always responds quickly via email/phone when required. Thank you all.
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Review from W D (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have had the pleasure and fortune to be a part of Oaklands. My daughter graduated in 2019, and my son will be moving up to pre-school in September. Staff, carers, cooks and other parents and children create one of the best communities you can ever hope for. Both my son and daughter
have been loved unconditionally and nurtured with care and patience. I would recommend Oaklands to all parents.
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Review from Tom M (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our son started at Oaklands Day Nursery in September 2021 he's had a fantastic time. Like many parents of pandemic babies we were a little anxious about how he'd settle in, having spent so much time at home with just the three of us, but we needn't have worried. The staff at Oaklands Day Nursery
have done a superb job bringing him out of his shell and making him confident, as well as giving him such a huge range of activities to enjoy. The daily updates on the app are always a joy to read, and it's remarkable how much they manage to pack into each day. We're always pleased when he comes home nice and messy, as it shows just how much he's been enjoying himself. It's a huge comfort to us to know that with both of us at work, he's not only in a safe and secure place, but somewhere that's helping him learn, develop and have so much fun.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our one year started at Oaklands Day Nursery in September 2021. After he had very limited contact with family and friends, due to Covid, we were a little concerned about how well he would settle in a new environment. Thanks to the superb care and kindness staff at Oaklands Day Nursery showed he had
made the transition relatively quickly. Daily updates, using the app enabled us to see the progress he made and the fun he was having with the staff and peers. The fantastic provision at Oaklands enabled me to return to work happily, confident that our son was too busy having fun adventures to miss home or his parents.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.
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Review from Hollie M (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended Oaklands Day Nursery for nearly 18 months, and we have nothing but good things to say. It's a kind and warm environment, with an amazing garden for the children to use. Our son has special educational needs and everyone has made a real effort to learn how best to encourage his development
and to make sure he is happy whenever he is there. We feel that he is in safe hands, and would definitely recommend Oaklands.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind review, we are slighted to hear your positive feedback.
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Review from Kathryn J (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy that our daughter attends Oaklands Day Nursery.
She is 18 months old and joined in September 2021 when I went back to work full time, and knowing that my daughter is safe and well looked after by the team who genuinely care about her makes it so much easier for me to leave her!
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are so impressed with the different indoor and outdoor activities that she does each day and the communication that we get from the staff with the daily updates and pictures. The choices on the menu are so varied and sound amazing! Our little girl loves it there and happily walks in the front door with no fuss, excited and knowing that she will have the best time.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to read your positive feedback on our Nursery.
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Review from Jess O (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Being the parent of a child with complex healthcare needs we were very anxious about sending our child to nursery last November when I went back to work, however we feel so glad we chose Oaklands Day Nursery. The team have been so supportive of us as a family and gone out of their way to provide suitable
menu options and training to staff on NG and PEG tube usage to fully support our daughter. She comes out happy every time and we love seeing what she has been up to on and the photos on the app while she is there. Highly recommend.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind review,we are delighted to read your positive feedback.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Oaklands Day Nursery since she was six months old. She absolutely loves it. There was a time that she would cry if she was not going to Oakland’s. The staff there are amazing and really do love the children. They do so many additional activities. The pre-school team even stayed
behind for Halloween, so that the kids could come back, after pre-school, for tricky treating.
Now they have elves visiting. I sometimes wish I could join pre-school.
Thank you for everything that you do for our children.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to read your positive feedback.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have happily attended Oaklands Day Nursery the past few years, from 13 months to pre school age. The staff are amazing, always giving excellent care, undertaking engaging activities and communicating efficiently with parents. Oakland’s has a home away from home feel to it, which I
love. The garden is a wonderful unique selling point and was a huge factor in our decision to choose Oakland’s over other nurseries in town.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words Laura, we have loved reading your positive thoughts on the Nursery.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are absolutely delighted with the care offered at Oaklands Nursery. The staff show unbelievable kindness and energy with the young children and, while my daughter is only in the ‘Dinosaurs’ baby room they spend so much time thinking of innovative ways to introduce different types of play. Staff are
incredibly talented at their jobs and I’m so grateful for the amazing care that they give my little girl.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind review, we have loved hearing your lovely feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for Oaklands Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 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 4.861 for Oaklands Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (218 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.861
  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 Oaklands Day 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 87 number of registered child places is 17.4, 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 (6)

Meet the Team (2)

Inga

Inga Page

Job Title: Manager Joined: 1998

Nursery Manager, Inga Page, has a wealth of experience in childcare and is supported by a passionate and committed staff team. Inga and her team give each and every child the opportunity to grow in confidence and reach their full potential.


Inga has completed CACHE Diploma in Children and young people's Workforces Level 3.


Inga has been working at Oaklands Nursery since 1998 when she started as a Nursery Assistant and is now currently Nursery Manager.

Maxine

Maxine Goodfellow

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 1998

Maxine started at Oaklands in 1999 as a Nursery Assistant and is now currently deputy manager. She has a Level 3 CACHE Diploma in children and young people's workforces and she has a Level 3 in Management and Leadership.

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