Orchidale Children's Nursery

Our son has been at Orchidale for 5 months now and it's turned out to be the best choice of nursery we could have wished for. He gets involved in so many different activities - like touching snakes, alpacas, watching chicken eggs hatch, cooking, gardening and making all sorts of creations (despite starting just before his first birthday!). The staff genuinely care for him and the effort they put in to ensure the children have all these experiences is incredible, I can't fault them.

The staff at Orchidale are all superstars & I cannot thank them enough for taking such good care of my daughter over the last 4 years. She will miss them all greatly.

The staff are truly amazing & go above & beyond for the children in their care. The learning opportunities & experiences are second to none & I couldn't ask for a better Nursery. Their truly outstanding.

Orchidale is more like an extension of the family.

Orchidale is an amazing nursery. They are friendly, helpful and really make an effort to get to know you and your child. They do countless activities with the children throughout the day and have helped massively with the development of our daughter. She loves it so much she never wants to leave when we pick her up!

Our son joined this nursery from age 1 and graduated in August 2024, just before starting school. The staff here are golden, competent and genuinely caring. Our son was a very particular guy and they really helped steer and guide him on his social skills. We couldn't have asked for a better team. Don't get me started on the graduation show! The effort they all put in was second to none. We will certainly never forget our Orchidale journey.

I was very nervous about sending my daughter to nursery after maternity leave. Like many mums, I had anticipated tears and frustration, but I am delighted to be proven wrong because my daughter thrives at Orchidale. It is a relief to see how wonderfully she has bonded with her key worker, who did tremendous work to get her quickly settled. The genuine, caring manner with which all members of staff approach their role is evident, and I am always impressed with the creativity the staff demonstrate in the activities they put in place for the children. My daughter has grown in confidence and curiosity, and the regular updates during the day are a comfort that she is happy at nursery. The team at Orchidale successfully find the balance between building independence through free exploration and play, while also allowing for structured, age-appropriate learning opportunities. My daughter loves it and the staff are truly superb, I could not ask for more.

Both my children attend Orchidale. My eldest has been attending since she was 9 months old and she's nearly 3 and she absolutely loves going. She initially struggled at drop offs but the ladies helped with techniques to help her settle (and me! Knowing I could call, or even just calling me to reassure she'd settled within 2 minutes) and still we receive daily photos throughout the day to show them both making friends and enjoying so many wonderfully imaginative activities. Throughout her transitions through nursery, it's wonderful now to hear her stories about everything she's done in the day all with a smile on her face. My youngest has come on leaps and bounds since attending Orchidale and it's lovely to see his face light up when we turn up.

Thank you Orchidale!

His key worker is the best, she genuinely cares about the children and I know that he is in such safe hands. I'd recommend Orchidale to anyone.

The nursery provides a brilliant range of indoor and outdoor activities. The staff create an environment where children can try new skills and encourage independence. They have supported my child to sleep, eat, and play independently, whilst being on hand to help if needed. The online platform is regularly updated and I feel comfortable to call or message if needed.

Orchidale Nursery has made myself and my daughter feel totally comfortable and at ease with our experience so far. My daughter loves attending nursery and her development has come along leaps and bounds. Staff are always so warm and welcoming, I am so pleased we found Orchidale Nursery. I couldn't wish for my daughter to be placed anywhere else! Thank you so much for everything you do for my little girl.

Our daughter has now been at Orchidale for over a year and we are continually impressed with the nursery. We did extensive research to find the best facility within our area and Orchidale always came out on top and highly recommended. They offer such a variety of activities with the children and keep us updated via the app. All the staff are very enthusiastic and polite. Freshly made meals on site are all part of the service! The staff are very accommodating of any needs on drop off and you have a full debrief on collection on the day's activities and food consumed. Keep up the good work girls!

We will definitely miss Orchidale.

The whole team are an absolute credit to nurseries and early years education. My little boy doesn't stop talking about nursery, in the short time that he's been there his development has been nothing short of phenomenal and Orchidale play a huge part in this, I could not recommend anyone more. My child is excited for nursery every day even when he's not there and three staff members' names are constant names in my day-to-day life, he loves nursery but he loves the people who look after him and help him thrive even more. If you're looking for a nursery you can trust and that your child will love, this is the one.

My son has been going to Orchidale since he turned 2, he is absolutely thriving and I can't thank one staff member in the Robins room enough. She has helped my son settle in from day one, and helped him thrive since. The staff member is so kind, caring and my son is just super happy in her company. All the ladies in the robins room have helped my son massively. Just a big shout-out to three of them in particular. Thank you!

Our daughter comes home filthy but this means she has had the best day and to be honest we would be worried if she was clean!

As a very anxious and worried first-time mum leaving their child at nursery for the first time. I can't thank Orchidale and the staff enough. Not only did they put my mind at rest that my son is safe, happy and thriving they also allowed me to develop as a mum and often realise things I was going through were totally normal. Thank you so much and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to another mum.

My daughter has attended Orchidale from 1 years old and it's the best choice we made for her. She settled in so well early on and has had a wonderful journey. All the staff are so caring and supportive and put on a wide range of activities throughout the day which makes for a wonderful experience every day she attends, building confidence and curiosity every time. The forest school and outdoor play with friends is so great for her to experience regularly. She is excited to start school but we will be sad to leave! We definitely recommend Orchidale Nursery.

Our son has been at Orchidale for over 2 years and our daughter started at the end of 2023. Both have had the same lady as their first key person and we couldn't have been happier. Her calm and caring approach has meant both settled into nursery very happily! Our son is now in pre-school and has a lovely lady as his key person, who again we are very chuffed about. As our son who struggles with hypermobility, has been nurtured and helped to grow in his own time. Plus he always comes home with a massive smile having had a lot of fun with her! The enhanced provisions have seen them raising ducks from eggs, meeting firefighters, puppet shows to name a few. Throw in all the outdoor play, reading, woodworking etc, I honestly don't know how they fit so much into the day but they do and it's incredible!