18 Marcham Road, Abingdon OX14 1AA
Bright Horizons St Mary’s has a skilled childcare team that take pride in the service they offer to Abingdon parents. They ensure that each child’s health and well-being is protected while achieving excellent early years learning through a range of play activities and related resources.
The nursery has large outdoor areas which allow free flow and encourage children to play and explore in a safe, stimulating space. The garden is also equipped to support all children's needs and abilities. A forest school area gives children plenty of opportunities to learn where their boundaries lie and what is and is not safe under adult guidance.
All staff are highly-trained and experienced in the challenges of an early years education.
The nursery received and Ofsted rating of 'Good' in August 2017.
Group: Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Person in charge: Sarah Deadon (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Oxfordshire County Council
Number of Staff: 18
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care
Total Places for Children: 67
Age Range: from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0800-1800
When Closed: Bank Holidays & Christmas
Directions:
From the A34, exit at the Marcham Road Interchange heading towards Abingdon. Pass Tesco’s on your right, and the police station on your left. You are now on Marcham Road and the nursery is situated on the left hand side, just before the traffic lights and after the Unicorn School.
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Car park at the back of the nursery with easy access to the main building at the coach house.
The Review Score of 9.4 (maximum of 10) for Bright Horizons St Mary's Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 51 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Bright Horizons St Mary's Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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 4.493 for Bright Horizons St Mary's Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (333 Excellents x 5) + (239 Goods x 4) + (31 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 605 Ratings = 4.493
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 4.896 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons St Mary's Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 13.4 positive Reviews (67 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 12 Reviews ÷ 13.4 Target = 0.896
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Bright Horizons St Mary's Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.389)
Review submitted from a Postal Card by T R (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 16 May 2018. Relates to May 2018.
Both children feel excited to go to nursery each morning and it is clearly a welcoming environment. The staff take time to get to know the children.
Only negatives are that management team has been disorganised as to when children can start at the nursery and some accommodation should be made to Monday attendance in terms of the number of bank holidays.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lauren H (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 28 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Our experience at St Mary's has always been very positive and our son thoroughly enjoys attending every week. The care and attention he receives are always excellent and the nursery staff have really helped him improve his eating, levels of concentration and letters/numbers. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery to a friend/work colleague. Thank you St Mary's.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by J D (Father of Child) on Wednesday 28 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Staff are attentive and have built a good relationship with our child. The staff feedback, personality traits, behaviour observations as well as areas that they are developing with him.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Hannah S (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
My daughter has been at St Mary's since October and they have helped her to develop in so many ways. Her language and interaction with others has really come on and I've no doubt that is down to her days at the nursery.
Her key person is genuinely thoughtful, kind and caring and I have absolute confidence in leaving my daughter in her care.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Anita W (Mother of Child) on Thursday 19 October 2017. Relates to August 2017.
The toddler room at St Mary's was the perfect way to introduce nursery to my son. He was assigned a very enthusiastic key worker who really helped him to settle in and bring out his personality.
The room was spacious, allowing him to be independent, with good facilities.
The outdoor space was brilliant. My son loved forest school.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Elizabeth T (Mother of Child) on Monday 24 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My daughter has really enjoyed her first experience of the nursery. The environment is a great standard as are the rooms and food. My daughter has been particularly lucky with her key worker who is so thoughtful and kind - we love her!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S S (Mother of Child) on Monday 24 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
I am very happy with the nursery and its staff. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. They all make a point of talking to me and update me if they have seen or had a cuddle with my daughter. They all care about how she is and are genuinely interested in babies and children. The nursery feel is that of a family and my daughter loves coming. At the beginning, she was placed in the toddler room for her settles and seemed to be okay but on the last one, she became very anxious and unhappy. The team immediately looked at her needs and she was transferred into the baby room where she settled quickly and was happy. My daughter loves her key person and they have a fantastic bond. I am very comfortable leaving her at drop off. I would definitely recommend the nursery and have done so on many occasions as my son went here also.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah L (Mother of Child) on Monday 24 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Our son has had a wonderful time in the baby room since joining in January. The staff have been tremendously supportive and genuinely care about his welfare. His development has come on leaps and bounds and I am confident this is largely due to their support and care. A huge thank you!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L J (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 19 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
we are so pleased that we chose St Mary's for our son! The staff are all lovely and our little boy is thriving here.
The menu is great - lots of fresh options.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jodie O (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 19 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Really happy with the baby room and choice of toys/activities. The introduction of new foods has been very helpful and continued at home. Brilliant communication with staff has really put us at ease.
Our daughter has already picked up lots of new sounds.
All positive so far.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Emma R (Mother of Child) on Thursday 6 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
St Mary's is a great nursery. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time there.
Her key worker always makes time to tell me about her day and they have a great relationship.
The rest of the team also make a special effort to say "hi" which is lovely.
All round a fab nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S P (Mother of Child) on Thursday 6 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Our daughter has been at this nursery since she was 9 months old (she is now almost three years).
We have felt supported in relation to our daughter's care but sometimes have felt more formal development was missing.
Having said that the facilities at the nursery are good with regular access to outside space in all weathers - our daughter particularly enjoys the forest garden and mud kitchens.
Invariably she returns home covered in dirt but with a huge smile on her face.
The biggest test is when we drop her off each morning and she runs to her friends without looking back.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Will (Father of Child) on Wednesday 15 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Thank you to the team in the baby room for all they have done for our child. The quality of care has been fantastic from all the team, but obviously, we wanted to thank our child's key worker in particular who has been incredibly kind, caring and supportive. Communication is consistently strong, and we felt confident that our child was learning and developing. Now on to toddlers...
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Samantha M (Mother of Child) on Sunday 27 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
My daughter joined St Mary's at 4 and a half months, as my first child, this was really unsettling for me as I didn't know what to expect. We had 2 of the most amazing key workers in the baby room, my daughter absolutely loved them both and they helped and encouraged her to develop so quickly. She's now in the toddler room and although I was worried at first, she absolutely loves going to her new room and her new key worker. She always shouts 'yay' when we pull into the car park and she realises where she's going and always runs into the room ready to start her day. I'm very happy with St Mary's and the staff there :)
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Laura (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 1 November 2016. Relates to September 2016.
My son has settled in brilliantly in the baby room. He is coming on so well which is lovely and reassuring to know as a parent and sweet to see. He has a soft spot for two staff! Definitely, put me at ease with returning to work knowing how much fun he was having at the nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Alexx M (Mother of Child) on Friday 28 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
My son has been at St Mary's since he was 9 months old, he is now almost 4. The Nursery have been excellent at reintegrating him following serious illness and have always been on hand to support him in any way they can. He has thoroughly enjoyed attending and made great progress with the help of staff.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Michelle E (Mother of Child) on Friday 28 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
We have put both our daughters in St Mary's since they were a year old. Our youngest daughter is now in preschool, the eldest is at school. Both girls have loved their time at St Mary's and are given opportunities that other nurseries don't necessarily provide - such as forest school and tiny tigers. The staff are enthusiastic and both our girls have formed close bonds with their key workers. They are helpful and also happy to advise (if required) on behavioural issues or milestones such as potty training. I think St Mary's also helped build the confidence of our eldest daughter which made the transition to school as smooth as possible. We have recommended St Mary's numerous times.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by BR (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 26 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
Our son joined the baby room at 9 months. There was a clear settling in process and he enjoyed it from the start. The staff were always happy and helpful and there was a good range of food offered throughout the day. When he moved to the toddler room there was a transition period for him to get used to the new staff and routine and they also helped to introduce us to the new staff and room as well. I would recommend the nursery to others.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Chris (Father of Child) on Friday 21 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
Our son is at St Mary's Pre-school and he absolutely adores his time there. There's a real sense of care and duty amongst the whole team and the relationships he has with the team are very strong and positive. It's great to know every day he's being dropped off in an environment that really looks after his needs and his development. He is able to get involved in a huge range of activities and at pick up you always get a very thorough understanding of how his day has been. Shame he'll go to real school next year!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Laura Church (Mother of Child) on Friday 14 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
My son has been attending St Mary's since September 2015. He settled into the nursery very well, with the nurturing support of the staff team. He has since transitioned very well into pre-school where he is given a stable routine, however, a range of challenging activities to further his development.
The food included is superb and always in line with the season. The children get plenty of opportunities to play outdoors and they also run forest school sessions.
I would recommend this nursery without hesitation.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lorraine (Mother of Child) on Friday 14 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
My daughter has been at St Marys for 3 years now and we have been very happy with the care and developmental help she has received since being there. She has experienced far more than she would have at home. the feedback and communication we have had from her key workers have been excellent and we always get the impression they genuinely care about her. In addition, the varied menu allows her to experience a wide variety of foods.
We have been so pleased with the nursery that we have recently enrolled our youngest daughter who has also bonded with her key worker very quickly and easily and really enjoys her time in the baby room.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Rebecca M (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 11 October 2016. Relates to September 2016.
My daughter has always seemed happy at nursery and her key worker in the baby room has been brilliant, they have such a lovely bond. The staff have always been very accommodating for her. The only difficulties we have had have been in relation to organising payments and the complicated process of childcare vouchers. I think this could be better explained by the nursery. The initial process of chasing the nursery to confirm my daughter's place was also difficult and could be streamlined. However, once in and settled we are pleased with the care provided.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Claire (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 11 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
My daughter has been at St Mary's Nursery for a year now, and we couldn't be happier with the care she has received. She does far more there than she ever would at home. They spend a lot of time out in the garden which she loves, and lots of creative fun too. The menu is very varied and she has tried a far bigger range of food than at home. Her key worker has been fantastic, they have a great bond and she is happy to be left in her care.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Charlotte (Mother of Child) on Monday 10 October 2016. Relates to September 2016.
Our daughter has recently been under the care of her key worker and in a short space of time built a loving bond with her. Her care worker worked incredibly hard in helping our daughter potty train. Her feedback and communication with us was excellent and really helped support this training at home.
Our daughter is a confident little soul and we believe that this is partly to do with the care given at St Mary's. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jordane P (Mother of Child) on Thursday 22 September 2016. Relates to September 2016.
St Mary's is a great place to send your children. My daughter loves coming every day. The communication is excellent. Staff go the extra mile to build relationships with not only the children but the parents. I always have artwork sent home so I can proudly display in my house. My daughter is always happy and her development has improved so much when first started. She is now talking and walking, clapping. She is encouraged daily on challenging herself. St Mary's always try to do everything they can to make this experience effortless and so comfortable. They are so friendly and welcoming and always have time to talk.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sandra S (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 September 2016. Relates to September 2016.
Our little girl loves going to her nursery, which is the best review! The staff are great, very caring, professional and friendly. The food provided is of very high standard and the staff are also very accommodating with regards to dietary requirements. Children's development and learning is being well documented and communicated.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Selina S (Mother of Child) on Thursday 15 September 2016. Relates to September 2016.
I am pleased with the progress my child has made at nursery. Staff are caring and supportive. No complaints!!
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Marketa Cardon, Bright Horizons Team at Bright Horizons St Mary's Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool responded to this review on 19 Sep 2016:
Thank you for your feedback, your views are important to us and we appreciate you're taking the time to share your experiences. However your score in several areas is not positive and I would strongly encourage you to speak to us about any issues you may have. I will ask the Nursery Manager to speak to you and address any areas of concerns to ensure that you are totally happy with the level of care we provide.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sabrina (Mother of Child) on Friday 9 September 2016. Relates to September 2016.
My daughter has really excelled at the nursery, her key worker is fantastic and all the girls that work there are really friendly, the children all love them. There is a large variety of activities and the children are encouraged to be outside and explore nature in the garden. The environment is clean, safe and full of toys and activities for the children. The little ones have a physical playroom that has lots of soft play equipment to encourage their gross motor development safely. Would highly recommend this nursery to everyone!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Ceri C (Mother of Child) on Saturday 21 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
Our son started in the 'Toddlers room' at St Mary's when he was 15 months old and has recently moved up to the 'Over Twos room'. We have been very happy with how the staff have cared for him, especially his two key people who are very enthusiastic and clearly love looking after children. Our son has really bonded with them too.
Our son has learnt a lot whilst at nursery, and they really helped him to learn to walk and to become more interested in arts and crafts and messy play. He has also become more independent and confident.
The Toddlers room has great indoor and outdoor space, however I have marked facilities/outdoor space as Good as the Over Twos room and garden is fairly small. They do have a lovely wooded/natural area though which they can go to in another part of the nursery grounds, which looks great for learning about the great outdoors.
Overall this is an excellent nursery. We were recommended it by two of our friends and we would definitely recommend it to others.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kerry T (Mother of Child) on Thursday 17 March 2016. Relates to February 2016.
I would and have recommended St Mary's to others. Both my children love their key people and form real bonds, which is lovely. Their time at nursery really helps with their learning, my 3 year old is always coming out with things he must have learnt at nursery. Things do sometimes go missing, particularly in the babies room which can be frustrating but understandable - mostly socks! Overall I'm really pleased with all aspects of the nursery, the staff are friendly and helpful.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah C (Mother of Child) on Thursday 17 March 2016. Relates to February 2016.
A great nursery. My son has met lots of friends and loves going to nursery, the staff and management are excellent, very kind, caring and understanding. The only down point I had was the garden but that is now being refurbished. It will be a sad day when he has to move on as he loves it and so do we. Thank you to all the staff at St Mary's Day Nursery, Abingdon.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Hollie W (Mother of Child) on Monday 29 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
My son has been at St Mary's since he was 8 months old, during this time he has made bonds with all the staff members and they all go above and beyond to make him so happy at nursery. All the staff are caring and lovely and seem to really care for the children. Managers are so understanding and try to help you out as much as possible. I looked around all other nurseries in the Abingdon area and none of them stood out as much as St Mary's. I wouldn't send my son to any other nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C K (Mother of Child) on Monday 29 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
We have had an excellent experience with St Mary's, very organised and helpful with the admin and finances. Staff in the rooms are great and particularly in the baby room where we feel the children are loved as well as looked after. Our child settled quickly and loves his time here. The staff continuity is good so the children bond with their key workers and other adults. At other nurseries the staff turn over is high and the children suffer as a consequence. If anything negative over 2's room is very full and busy!!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by R S (Mother of Child) on Sunday 28 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
The nursery has always gone the extra mile to care for both my children, one with extra needs. All the staff know my children as individuals and go out of their way to make their day enjoyable. They work with outside professionals to cater for the needs of my children. The Karate club is amazing and my daughter loves it. What a brilliant activity to offer.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by G M (Father of Child) on Sunday 28 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
Generally a good nursery. My son seems happy and likes his key worker. We've been kept well informed of bumps and accidents and when he's not feeling well.
We're not entirely sure how much he eats because it would be good to know the portion sizes at nursery, but the food sounds varied and interesting.
Sometimes the office admin seems a bit chaotic and we've had to double check things.
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Marketa Cardon, Bright Horizons Team at Bright Horizons St Mary's Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool responded to this review on 10 Mar 2016:
We really appreciate that you have taken time out to share your feedback, your opinion is very important to us. I am going to share your comments with the Nursery Manager and ask her to speak to you. We especially take any concerns regarding safeguarding extremely seriously. I would strongly encourage you to speak to us, so we can address your areas of concerns.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by G C (Father of Child) on Sunday 28 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
The staff are outstanding. Their care and consideration towards my son is unquestionable. In and instance of concern they are quick to follow the correct procedures. As parents we have complete trust in the nursery staff and would highly recommend the nursery to any individual in the area. We as parents have a very strong rapport with every member of staff, this is partly due to the outgoing, personable, positive happy and genuine personal that the staff present.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L S (Mother of Child) on Saturday 27 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
My son started nursery in November and because of how lovely the staff are very quickly settled. he is a happy boy who loves going to St Mary's and I know he's very loved and safe when I leave him there. The food is excellent and he always enjoys dinner time. I would definitely recommend the nursery to friends and colleagues.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by K P (Mother of Child) on Saturday 27 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
St Mary's is a brilliant nursery, since my child joined the nursery her development has come a long way and I have noticed a huge difference in her speech. My child loves coming and has made so many new friendships. All the staff are great, polite and provide excellent care towards all the children.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M B (Mother of Child) on Saturday 27 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
Excellent nursery. Induction was brilliant when my daughter first started. Daily feedback on my daughters progress/development excellent. Key worker always willing to talk and take on board parental concerns. Overall extremely pleased with the nursery for my first child. Friendly and extremely helpful staff. Safe environment and clean.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by B F (Mother of Child) on Saturday 27 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
Such a warm friendly place. My baby seems so happy. Lots of information when I Pick him up. I never feel like I can't ask a question always have so many different activities.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L E (Mother of Child) on Saturday 27 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
She has enjoyed pre-school very much and is always learning new activities, playing outdoors cooking and doing numbers,
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D P (Mother of Child) on Saturday 27 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
I love St Mary's nursery. It is very friendly and the staff are very lovely and welcoming when I drop my daughter off. My daughter always talks about how much of a good day she has had at nursery and talks very fondly about her key person and the other staff in the room. The management team are lovely and are always willing to help if I ever have a concern/worry.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D P (Father of Child) on Saturday 27 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
I an very impressed with how all the staff interact with the children and parents alike. All the staff are knowledgeable about each child. They have been very helpful in giving advice. We have been with the nursery since the baby room and have experienced the same throughout. The whole atmosphere of the nursery is positive and a great place for a child to learn, grow and make friends. Amazing place. Keep up the good work.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L A (Mother of Child) on Friday 26 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
My son enjoys his time at nursery. The staff are extremely friendly and give a good review of my child's day. My only concern was he is still in the baby room but I know that is down to capacity issues in the toddler room.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C W (Mother of Child) on Thursday 25 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
I was nervous about leaving my just turned one year old at nursery, but St Mary's have been absolutely fantastic. He absolutely loves his dedicated carer and is always smiling and play happily when I pick him up. His days are always busy which means he sleeps through now yay! and its lovely getting his artwork, cards and cooking at the end of the week.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by A O (Father of Child) on Thursday 25 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
Fantastic nursery my daughter and son have developed amazingly and are good at forming friendships and both are very outgoing children which is comforting knowing they are starting school. Staff are attentive and keen to listen and my daughter in pre-school speaks highly of all particularly her key worker.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S M (Mother of Child) on Thursday 25 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
I visited three to four nurseries in the Abingdon and definitely St Mary's is/was the best. I feel that my son is very happy here and has lots of good friends. I would like to find more support in terms of his language as he is dealing with three languages at same time.
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Marketa Cardon, Bright Horizons Team at Bright Horizons St Mary's Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool responded to this review on 10 Mar 2016:
Thank you for your feedback, your views are important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences. However your score in several areas is not positive and I would strongly encourage you to speak to us about any issues you may have. I will ask the Nursery Manager to speak to you and address any areas of concerns.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by L C (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 23 February 2016. Relates to January 2016.
Both my children have atteneded the above the nursery and currently my little girl is in the toddler room. We are very pleased with the care she receives and she is always happy when we pick her up. They seem to do a variety of activities with her she especially enjoys on playing in the outside garden and forest school there.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by EL (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 11 November 2015. Relates to November 2015.
St Mary's has been wonderful for both of my children. My 20 month old son has been there since 10 months & my daughter who has now left was there from 10 months to 4 yrs and really enjoyed her time there. St Mary's have helped to develop her into a confident & happy child. The facilities are lovely and of a higher standard than other nurseries in Abingdon. Food is cooked on site and is very varied & fresh. Staff are really good and you have a mixed balance of different ages, low staff turnover and more importantly they are very approachable and I feel totally confident in their ability to help nurture my children. Throughout the year they organise charity events including an art exhibition of which the children enter their artwork into. Christmas parties that parents invited to plus many more. Management is also very approachable and do take on board parents feedback too. Cost wise it is a little bit more dear than other nurseries nearby however for me the children to have all meals (home cooked) catered for during their day makes this very worthwhile. I'm really happy with St Mary's and it will be a sad day when my son is of an age to leave to go to school!
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Marketa Cardon, Bright Horizons at Bright Horizons St Mary's Abingdon Day Nursery and Preschool responded to this review on 03 Dec 2015:
Emma - Thank you for your kind feedback! It’s wonderful to hear!
Review submitted from a Website Submission by NL (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 4 November 2015. Relates to November 2015.
Very friendly and welcoming nursery. Approachable, caring and flexible staff. Great range of activities for children to join in every day. Bright environment, indoors and outdoors. Opportunities to socialise across age groups and modern approach to teaching bi-lingual children are particular strengths.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Chloe S (Mother of Child) on Saturday 31 October 2015. Relates to October 2015.
A great nursery with friendly, caring staff. My son has been very happy during his time at St Mary's and that makes us happy parents :). Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for childcare in the Abingdon area.
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March 2018
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April 2016
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Date: Tuesday 19 Apr 2016
Job Title: Nursery Manager
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I have been working with children since 2001 in different nursery settings, including the position of deputy manager at Bright Horizons in Northamptonshire back in 2008. In 2010 I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of child development to enable me to lead my first team as a manager so I went back to university and completed my BA in Early Childhood Studies, which is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Due to a change in circumstance, I decided to relocate to Gloucestershire in 2015 which opened up an amazing opportunity for me to return to Bright Horizons and take up the position of Manager at St Mary's. I am looking forward to my journey with my team, parents and children over the coming months.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
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I started my journey in childcare with Bright Horizons in 2009 as bank staff and worked my way up the ranks and became qualified with my Level 3 in 2012. I stayed with St Marys when we made the decision to move to our lovely new site on Marcham Road and took on the challenge of Over Two’s room leader in the Coach House. I have since combined the role of Third in Charge and more recently became the Deputy Manager. In my spare time I enjoy astronomy and spending time with my young niece and nephew.
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