CleverClogs Cringleford

30 Oakfields Road, Cringleford, Norwich NR4 6XF
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  • CleverClogs Cringleford, Norwich
Cleverclogs Day Nursery is a Norwich childcare service that takes pride in a good local reputation for quality, supporting children in developing their pre-school skills and helping parents manage a busy lifestyle. The nursery is well-resourced to achieve its goals and staff are trained and experienced in the type of learning and play that each age group benefits from.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sharnie Bruce (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 54

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

CleverClogs Cringleford Reviews (43)

9.8

CleverClogs Cringleford has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time CleverClogs Cringleford has 43 reviews.

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Review from A N (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Cleverclogs for over a year now and the staff there have been nothing short of amazing. They take such good care of her, she is buzzing with excitement everyday when we arrive. The staff know so much about her and quite clearly care so much about what they do. The communication
is great, we always know what's going on at nursery with our child and in general. A particular shoutout to the management team, we have had a lot of changing circumstances over the past few months and they've always been helpful and clear about how everything around funded places works. I've definitely been an annoying customer but Sharnie and the team have made it so easy to deal with them and get everything sorted without ever impacting our daughter's care! Cleverclogs is exactly the kind of place any parent would want their child to go, we feel very lucky to have a place there.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you so much for your very kind words. We will always do everything we possibly can to support our children and parents as we understand how difficult navigating funding and nursery can be. We appreciate that you have recognised how accommodating we are and it is so lovely to watch your little one develop with us and she is a pleasure to have in our setting. The staff will be so thankful of your kind words.
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Review from Lara L (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son always enjoys his time at nursery and I love the amount of outdoor time he has when the weather can allow. Staff spend a good amount of time at pick up speaking to me about his day which I really appreciate.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you for your kind review. We understand how important the communication is and love spending time in our outdoor environment and are pleased this is recognised.
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a small, caring and fun nursery. Our child absolutely adores her time there and has ever since she was 6 months old. We have always felt very comfortable leaving her in their care and know that she is always well looked after. The care is second to none and all the adults know the children so
well. I can't recommend the nursery enough.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you so much for your high recommendation. We take pride in the care we provide and we are so proud that this shines through.
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Review from Ellie B (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at CleverClogs Cringleford nursery for the past 14 months. There has not been a day where she hasn't wanted to go to nursery, but there have been a few occasions where she hasn't wanted to leave. It isn't easy to trust anyone else with your child, but I feel confident that my daughter
is well cared for by the team at CleverClogs. I am always kept informed about what she has been learning and I am always called if there is an issue. However, I do not feel that I am called or asked to pick her up when it is unwarranted, which I am grateful for as a working mother. Thank you for taking such good care of my daughter.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you for your lovely review. We try to understand things from both a child and parent perspective and will always do what we can to support our parents as well as the children. We understand how difficult it is to trust anyone with your most pride possession but we are thankful that you have found your trust in us.
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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An incredibly caring, friendly, supportive environment. Our son has learned so much and made some wonderful friends. The staff are fantastic and you can see they really care about the children and the job they do. Can't fault it.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you so much for your really lovely review. We are so pleased that you are happy with our nursery and the staff will really value your kind words.
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Review from Simone F (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cleverclogs has been a wonderful experience for both of my children. My eldest, who is now at school, and my youngest, who still attends, have both thrived there while having lots of fun. They genuinely enjoy going.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you it has been a pleasure having both children and watching them learn, develop and grow.
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Review from Ben P (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery around they are top and excellent with how they treat the children and my son loves it there, my son didn't talk when he first went to nursery and the nursery have helped him so much and gained him in speaking
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you so much. It has been so lovely to see how well his speech has come along and we have seen his confidence grow so much.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good small day nursery at the end of a quiet cul de sac. My daughter has attended from baby room all the way through pre school now and has forged strong friendships with the other children. Teachers are caring and organising daily fun activities, plenty of learning in preschool now, a lot of time
in the outdoor garden. Food is cooked on site. Overall really happy and I'm certain my daughter will miss it when she starts school this year.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you. We cannot believe it is nearly time for her to start school and she really will be missed but she is more than ready for school and we know she will continue to thrive.
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Review from K M (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has made some lovely friends at this nursery. The staff team are warm and welcoming and provide a caring and supportive environment for children. There has been some wonderful improvements in the set up and facilities over the last few months that my child has enjoyed using.
This nursery
helped my child's confidence to grow and provides a good foundation for attending school.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you. We are so pleased to hear that our set up and facilities that we are working through enhancing haven't gone unnoticed and we look forward to many more exciting things to come!
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is excellent. It fulfill my daughter needs and she always come out smiling and happy. They have great with the communication with the parents and always keep us informed. I can't ask for nothing more for them and they go above and beyond.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you for your really lovely review. We are pleased to hear how happy you are with our nursery.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Clever Clogs Cringleford nursery to parents. My son has attended for 3 years and has received exceptional care from very caring and motivated staff. He is very happy there and enjoys lots of lovely different experiences provided by the staff. I cannot recommend it highly
enough.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you for your kind words and recommendation. We are so pleased he is happy with us.
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Review from Jenna O (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care provided.
Variety of activities available and outdoor time is always given which is an essential!
Good range of food options and plenty given throughout the day
Staff know children individually and all of their needs are met
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you so much for your review and kind words. We love exploring our large outdoor environment and have some new equipment on the way to further enhance our space.
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Review from Hugo K (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall, I am very happy with the care provided at Clevercloggs Cringleford. The staff are fantastic, they make both my son and daughter feel incredibly welcome, and the range of activities they organise is brilliant.
However, I feel the premises require more investment from the owner. Specifically,
the car park potholes are a genuine hazard for parents and children, and the conservatory in the toddler area has a 20+ year plastic roof that must lead to temperatures exceeding 40°C in the summer. In my opinion, the staff and children deserve a facility that matches the quality of care provided.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you. We're delighted to hear how happy you are with the care provided and that our staff have made your son and daughter feel so welcome-your kind words mean a great deal to the whole team.
We also really appreciate your constructive comments regarding the premises. We completely understand your concerns about the car park and the conservatory. While our maintenance team has carried out temporary repairs to the potholes, we recognise this is not a long-term solution. We're pleased to share that we do have air conditioning in the conservatory and plans are in place for upcoming renovations, which will address these issues and improve the overall environment for both children and families.
Thank you again for your honest feedback-it helps us continue to improve.
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just excellent, my daughter loves going to nursery. Its a warm friendly 'homely' environment. There is a strong focus on learning and development. It isnt too busy which i like and there is a studio outside in the garden outside with a little softplay area which my daughter loves.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you very much for your kind words. We take pride in a home from home experience and are so pleased that your daughter loves her time with us!
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Review from Alex H (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There's such a lovely vibe about the nursery, everyone seems invested in your child and knows what is going on with them. Low staff turnover with everyone knowing the key things about your child, always keeping us up to date on progress and any incidents in the day.
There's great outside space which
is one of the reasons we chose the nursery and we trust everyone completely with our little girl due to the level of care and attention they have shown over our time with them so far.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you. That is really lovely to hear and I will pass on your lovely comments. We are very lucky to have a great team!
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been coming here since 2020 and I really like it. The staff are kind and caring, professional, flexible and understanding. The outdoor space is lovely. I feel that my children are thriving here.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you so much. We really appreciate your kind words.
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Review from Ruxandra M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This review really relates to my child's entire stay with Cleverclogs Cringleford. We are incredibly pleased and thankful for all the pre-reception care and education that my child got with Cleverclogs Cringleford since their start in September 2023. Staff is caring, fun, educational and go far and
beyond to guide the little ones for the next steps :)
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you so much. It has been a pleasure watching her learn, develop and grow with us!
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Review from Mollie N (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to CleverClogs! She talks about the nursery staff all the time and is visibly excited to see them. They take the time to talk to you about your child at drop off and pick up and it is clear that genuine, caring relationships have been built between them and your child.
My daughter always comes home happy, exhausted and in need of a good bath after lots of fun activities! Exactly what we were hoping for.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you so much for your kind review. The team are so thankful for the positive comments and enjoy building relationships and watching your little one grow and learn.
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cleverclogs Cringleford is a nursery where my daughter is excited to attend every day and thrive. I would thoroughly recommend choosing this nursery! They are always doing exciting activities and the staff really care
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you so much. I will pass your lovely comments onto the team.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child really enjoys coming to nursery, and we've been very happy with the friendly, supportive staff. The outdoor space is great, and the care provided has been consistently good. The overall tidiness and cleanliness could be improved, though we understand the building is older. Overall, we're pleased
with the experience and grateful for the team's hard work.
Reply from Sharnie Bruce, Manager at CleverClogs CringlefordThank you very much for your lovely review. We really enjoy exploring the outdoor area with the children and are looking forward to the upcoming works to our nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.795)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10 for CleverClogs Cringleford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.795 for CleverClogs Cringleford is calculated as follows: ( (279 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 342 Ratings = 4.795
  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 CleverClogs Cringleford is based on 29 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8, which has been reached with 29 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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Frequently Asked Questions about CleverClogs Cringleford

What is the Age Range of Children that CleverClogs Cringleford accepts?

CleverClogs Cringleford accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is CleverClogs Cringleford Open?

CleverClogs Cringleford is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does CleverClogs Cringleford have capacity for?

CleverClogs Cringleford has capacity for a total of 54 Children.

How far is CleverClogs Cringleford to the centre of Norwich?

2.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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