Wilmington Grammar School, Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford DA2 7EU
Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School is a bright, stimulating nursing and was rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in March 2014.
The nursery works in conjunction with parents to enable regular updates and meetings. There are three different age-specific rooms to focus on the different age group abilities. The activities are set out daily and ICT resources are used such as interactive computers and smart boards to enhance learning and develop further skills.
The garden is split into two areas - one for the under twos and the other for the older children.
Staff are experienced in maintaining a day care environment that is friendly and respectful, at the same time as adhering to high standards of security and cleanliness.
Group: Asquith Day Nurseries & Pre-Schools Ltd
Person in charge: Eve Brockwell (Acting Nursery Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Kent County Council
Number of Staff: 16
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care
Total Places for Children: 53
Age Range: from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0730-1830
When Closed: Bank Holidays & Christmas
The Review Score of 9.9 (maximum of 10) for Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Day Nursery / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Day Nursery receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.867 for Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (260 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.867
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Day Nursery to friends and family?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 10.6 positive Reviews (53 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 18 Reviews ÷ 10.6 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.867)
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah P (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Asquith Wilmington has been a great nursery for my daughter. The staff are great and so welcoming, professional.
I've felt at ease when going back to work leaving her here. The best nursery I have seen when viewing them all. My one year old will be starting in September.
How likely would you be to recommend Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jamie B (Father of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Wilmington Day Nursery are an absolute pleasure. Our son is always happy to attend. He has made some great friends. The staff are professional, friendly and super lovely.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to other parents.
How likely would you be to recommend Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Annabelle J (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My son has absolutely loved his time at Wilmington Day Nursery. It is a home away from home for him. Thanks to the wonderfully welcoming and accommodating staff.
A super environment for children to flourish and learn.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Elaine R (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
The nursery is simply excellent. Both of my daughters attended over a period of six years and the care they have received has been exemplary. Both girls have come on so well in the care of the lovely staff at Wilmington.
As a parent, I couldn't have asked for better.
Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M S (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Great nursery, my daughter has developed into a very confident, outgoing child since beginning here at 20 months.
Staff are great and look after the kids really well.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M K (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
We are really pleased with the nursery, especially the new facilities in the new pre-school building.
All three of our children have had a lovely experience here to prepare them for school.
We would recommend to others.
How likely would you be to recommend Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School? Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C L (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
We have been extremely happy to be part of the Wilmington Day Nursery 'family'.
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time here and has developed beyond our expectations.
We will be sad to say goodbye but thanks to the staff here, my daughter is more than ready for her next chapter.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kerry C (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Fantastic nursery for my boys, very supportive. Fantastic staff.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M P (Father of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
From the outset, the staff, environment, food, facilities and learning program have all been at a wonderful standard. My daughter enjoys her days here, has taken to the staff so much as to the other children and looks forward to her nursery days.
Her development moves on leaps and bounds whilst here, including language, play and eating.
I think she has a lifelong friend in the head chef! All in all, this is a wonderful nursery and a great place to prepare any child for school.
How likely would you be to recommend Asquith Wilmington Day Nursery & Pre-School? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Shelby D (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Our little girl has had a lovely two years at Asquith. She has developed so quickly since joining.
The staff form great relationships with the children which creates an excellent environment for them to grow and learn.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Millie C (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 12months old. All the staff have supported both of us on this incredible journey of growth, learning and discovery.
I could not more highly recommend them. Simply outstanding.
We will certainly miss everyone now it's time to attend school.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Donna-May L (Mother of Child) on Thursday 6 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
When my daughter joined the nursery, she was very shy and would not go to anyone. Since joining the nursery, she became confident and can engage with new people. The nursery and the staff are amazing and I would recommend it to my family and friends.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Vikki L (Mother of Child) on Thursday 6 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Fantastic staff, kind, supportive and totally focused.
If I could give 12/10 I would.
I always have peace of mind and my son loves his time here.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Mitesh K (Father of Child) on Thursday 6 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Asquith nursery has been excellent in every way. My son loves coming to nursery. He learns so much and does so many new things. I feel he has developed a huge amount and always comes home very happy after a day at nursery. I have found all members of staff very approachable and very caring towards my son and us as parents.
I can't say there is anything I would change.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L W (Father of Child) on Tuesday 13 June 2017. Relates to May 2017.
Great nursery. My daughter loves it. The staff are fantastic.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Vicky F (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 13 June 2017. Relates to May 2017.
Brilliant experience, daughter is very happy.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jennie P (Mother of Child) on Monday 12 June 2017. Relates to May 2017.
The staff at the nursery have a fantastic relationship with my child and they care for her and support her every day. They are friendly and approachable and know the children very well. Excellent planning and education standard. The food is freshly cooked and a great choice and standard. A great nursery!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by P N (Mother of Child) on Thursday 27 April 2017. Relates to March 2017.
My experience to date with the nursery has been brilliant. My child loves coming to nursery. I had a discrepancy with payment issue, which was resolved quickly and effectively.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S R (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 5 April 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Friendly staff, love the new building for my son. Very clean. My son has really progressed well, talking more, seems very, very happy. As a family, we have definitely made the right choice, so glad we choose Wilmington! Love this place, would recommend to anyone!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by V F (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 28 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
The staff are so friendly, happy and helpful. My children have lots of fun and feel very comfortable here.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by April O (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 28 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
This nursery is fantastic, my daughter has been coming here since Sept 2016 and she loves it. She has learnt so much and become more confident around other children.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C V (Mother of Child) on Monday 27 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Very friendly, caring patient staff. Excellent with settling in period, very patient with a very clingy child, made to feel confident to leave him. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by G W (Father of Child) on Monday 25 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Our second and youngest daughter now attends Asquith Wilmington following on from her older sister. Although it is only for one day a week- Friday. The enjoyment and confidence gained by our daughters from attending Asquith Wilmington is incredible. The teachers/key workers are and always have been, responsive, caring and focused on the care, play and development of our children.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Edith T (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 20 October 2015. Relates to October 2015.
My daughter who is now 2.5 years old, attended this nursery when she was 11 months old. She has been well looked after and loved. So needless to say when I had my second child, it was a no brainer that he would attend the same nursery.
My son started attending this nursery at 11 months old and he is now 14 months old. Unfortunately my son has got several multiple food allergies (wheat, egg, milk, peanuts, nuts, tomatoes, aubergine) and eczema. As you could imagine, cooking suitable food and providing a safe environment for him would be quite a challenge. The cook, Manager and all the staff has been wonderful, trying to source different ingredients for his meal, so he can have the same thing as everyone else. I am confident that I can speak to them at anytime to discuss suitable ingredients and menu or any problems with the staff. Nursery nurses in his room have been applying his eczema cream diligently so his eczema is under control. One can spend all the money on good equipment and resources for children but one cannot buy love. I am so grateful knowing that my children are in safe hand and being loved at the nursery. This makes my time apart from them at work much easier. I could not thank all the staff enough for their help and would highly recommend others to attend this nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by L C (Mother of Child) on Saturday 12 September 2015. Relates to August 2015.
Our son has just left to go to 'big school' after attending the nursery since he was 10 months old! The love and care he has been shown is amazing! Knowing he is so well cared for whilst we work has made life so much easier!! He fondly talks about the staff, who know him so so well!! The education programme is fantastic too, learning through play, but recognising his full potential and enabling him to reach this.
A wonderful place for children to thrive!
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