Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Ivy Cottage

Now she absolutely loves going, asks to see her friends, and seems so happy and confident there. She is truly thriving, and her speech and confidence have come on so well since she started. We're really grateful for the care, patience and reassurance the team have shown - it's made such a difference for both of us.

Our kids have been at the nursery for over two years. Both have grown so much in that time and we are forever greatful for the young people they have grown into with the support of everyone at Ivy Cottage. Both Rome and Amelia, Love the staff, enjoy nursery and both really happy and have been very well supported by the team there. We are very proud of the little people they have turned into and the continued support we have had.

I am so pleased we found this nursery! The staff are so kind and caring and my little boy loves the nursery. We feel he is in safe hands and learning so much from his days at nursery! Jodie and her team should be so proud of all the magic they make for the children of all ages and the positive difference they are making.

I contacted Ivy Cottage after having a terrible experience with another nursery and they have been incredible. As well as being so warm and loving with my little boy they were also very welcoming and understanding about how anxious I was feeling. All the staff appear to have a genuine love for what they do and they speak about my son with the same pride and care that I speak about him, which makes me feel at ease. I look forward to hearing all the fun things he has done at nursery that day either on the app or at the handover with his key-worker. Jodie, the nursery manager, and Natasha, the deputy manager are also very welcoming and know every single child who attends their nursery. I couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery.

We couldn't be happier with our experience so far and would highly recommend Ivy Cottage Nur

Every day when I drop her off & pick her up she is so happy now, smiling at all the staff. Her learning has come on leaps & bounds. They do so many different activities there& are always thinking of ways to include parents & Grandparents with their events. Thank you Ivy Cottage

All the nursery staff have been so welcoming I really can't fault them also the amazing manager Jodie Day is definitely a credit to Ivy cottage and I really can't wait to watch my daughters journey with cranbrook Ivy cottage!

Ivy Cottage has been a wonderful nursery for my child who has been attending there for nearly 2 years (since Jan 2024). The manager is exceptional, she's always welcoming and communicates well. The whole team is great, and our child is happy and truly blossoming. We have also enrolled our 5 month old who will be starting in the baby room next year. Couldn't ask for more!

Both of my children have attended Ivy Cottage, and my youngest is still enrolled there. I can't recommend this nursery highly enough. The care and attention that the manager and her team give to the children is exceptional. The chef prepares delicious and nutritious meals, my son often goes back for seconds! The manager and the staff also organise educational outings, which have been fantastic. I've always felt supported by the manager, and both of my children adore the environment and the staff.

Our daughter started in January this year, we are extremely happy with Ivy Cottage and the care my daughter receives. She is well looked after, and it's clear that the staff genuinely care about her well-being. Her key worker has formed a wonderful bond with her, which gives me peace of mind knowing she's in such capable hands. I also really appreciate the regular updates, keeping me informed about her progress and daily activities. The nursery management also hosts lots of events, which makes me feel involved and connected. Overall, I couldn't be happier with the experience and would highly recommend.

My daughter started in the baby room in December. I chose cranbrook because I attended the nurseries as a child myself many years ago and trust their reputation. The manager is an incredible manager she is attentive, listens to concerns and has played an active role in reassuring myself and ensuring my daughter is settled at the Nursery. All three girls in the baby room are incredible. I watch my daughter's face light up when she sees them however have an extra appreciation for one staff member in particular. She built a strong bond with my daughter focusing on building her confidence and made sure to update me daily on how she's doing. I have no concerns that my daughters confidence will continue to grow as she learns and plays at the Nursery.

The Team there not just my little one Key worker but all the team know me and my Son.

Would highly recommend it!

My son started in January and I have been so impressed with the care and attention he has received. I was very aware that the nursery had received some bad press in the past but also knew that the new manager had moved from my daughter's previous nursery. She is an incredible manager who always has the children's care and development at the heart of everything that she does. Every day my son is at nursery I get updates with pictures of what he has been exploring that day and how they have helped to support him in his development. Although activities are set up for all children, it has been clear that they take the time to help my son explore the things he is interested in and learn new things as he goes. I have had amazing communication each day from his Keyworker who has clearly got to know him well. I love that he already gets to explore the outdoor area (which is huge) and partnership with parents is clear with lovely activities set up such as Mother's Day pottery painting!

Absolutely shocking nursery. Poor management and poorly run with very little organisation and zero child development leading to chaos on a daily basis amongst the children. Poor hygiene throughout the premises leading to a high risk of infection among the children. This nursery happily took our money and knowingly put our children's safety at risk on a daily basis leading to them being eventually harmed due to constant low staffing issues which they continuously ignored and kept secret to parents. A high price for the area for what they offer parents providing extremely poor value for money. Don't be fooled by what they offer on day one. They advertise lovely home-cooked meals by a qualified chef but in reality, what they actually provided was frozen fish fingers and a couple of breadsticks and crackers by a member of staff with no qualifications. I wouldn't recommend this nursery to any parent that cares about their child and wants the best for their child's development.

The lovely staff are let down by those in power who make these shocking decisions to continue to accept children knowing that they are in breach of Ofsted requirements.

Our daughter's transition into the toddler group went remarkably well, very soon after starting she was happy to go to the staff, she loved it.

She would come home with signs of a great day of play and having eaten a very good couple of meals. She really flourished and we noticed a huge advancement in her development since starting. There have been a few problems with receiving newsletters but I.T can be a bit of a tricky issue. We would always recommend Cranbrook Independent Nursery & Pre-School - Ivy Cottage, their outdoor play areas are second to none, way above most nurseries we visited.

I have two children, both of whom have attended or are attending Ivy Cottage. Both of them are self-confident and well-mannered children who are inquisitive about the world around them, and this is supported and fostered by the childcare provided at Ivy Cottage. The staff are polite, professional, and work with parents to provide as flexible an approach to childcare as is possible in an environment with multiple children and needs. The manager communicates regularly with parents regarding news at the nursery and provides information about what topics are being covered within the setting and how parents at home can get involved. All in all, it's a lovely environment for the kids and I am happy to leave mine under the careful supervision of the staff.