hdc Dartington

I have two children at hdc and both started at 16 months, when both started it was very hard for me leaving them, but they both settled within a couple of weeks, the staff were nothing but brilliant kept me updated and kids were very well cared for.

My kids run into nursery which is lovely to see, I get good updates, and I love the 8 week reviews we get.

Staff are always friendly, helpful and are always talked about in our house especially by my 4 year old.

I love the different gardens and settings as they move up classes, gives them new rooms to explore, not just stuck in one room.

Big thank you to all the staff for making my life easier knowing there well cared for and happy.

A fantastic nursery, lots of activities for our 28 month old, he naps well here and eats well. I am updated promptly throughout the day and feel reassured by this. The whole team are very caring who look after my son and are supporting his growth and development.

My son seems to love his time at the nursery, all the different activities that are set up for the babies daily interest him. He's grown so much in confidence.

I'm very pleased with the amount of time they spend outside, it's very good.

The team is very caring and you can tell, because he doesn't protest at handover.

My daughter has recently started at HDC Dartington and we have had a wholly positive experience. She seems to really love it there. The staff are great- very attentive and caring, And they make real effort with the range of activities each day. The babies get given a range of different foods. They also try and spend time outdoors where possible. The communication from nursery is excellent- both day to day from the team and from management. Overall I would highly recommend.

Such a lovely nursery, great outdoors space where the children spend lots of time whatever the weather, staff are very friendly, great communication skills and handovers at the end of the day, kept up to date on the app with lots of information and photographs daily.

Thank you!!!

My 3rd child just started nursery in Dartington and I'm same pleased now with the nursery, their amazing staff and the educational time children are receiving there, as I was 10 years ago when my son started. We are bilingual family and all our little ones was struggling with their speech/talk level before starting at HDC. The team offer all the support possible to help them. Thank you to Lisa and the rest of the team!

Our daughter absolutely loves this nursery. The staff are always there to support her with her learning and emotional development. She has been attending since the age of one year old, she is now three. We have seen her develop into a confident, chatty and happy little person during this time and believe the nursery and their staff have helped us to make this happen.

I highly rate HDC Dartington. My daughter absolutely loves it there. The staff are brilliant and the range of activities and facilities available mean that I know she always has a great day. I also really like how I'm kept up to date with what she is up to.

I would highly recommend Dartington HDC. My daughter has settled in really well and the staff have been brilliant. The app is consistently updated throughout the day, so I can see how my daughter is getting on.

Our son started at HDC in Sept 2023 and has moved up through all four rooms. As a family we have had a fantastic experience throughout. All the staff have been so friendly, kind and patient. The communication has been excellent and our son has thrived at the nursery. He absolutely loves attending and has made some very special bonds with staff and peers. He loves being outside and the outside space at the nursery is exceptionally and this has certainly been a highlight of his time there. He has had so many opportunities both within the nursery setting and in the wider community, these have helped to built his confidence and provide a fantastic foundation towards his next steps at school. We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for our son and us as a family and we will be sad for him to be leaving.

I am beyond happy with the standards of the nursery, my son has done nothing but thrive since joining in February 2025. The handovers are thorough and information is given about his day, what activities he's been involved in and how he has generally been during the day. The children have plenty of garden and outdoor spaces to explore and they seem very happy to be outside. The staff at the nursery are professional and show a real passion for their role in supporting and caring for the children.

Overall, we couldn't be happier - the staff and atmosphere are wonderful!

Our child has attended HDC Dartington since 9 months old, and now as she leaves to start school, we can't thank the team enough for the incredible care, support, and encouragement they've given over the past four years. From the very beginning, the staff made us feel at ease, creating a nurturing and welcoming environment where our child has truly thrived. It has been wonderful to watch her grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity, supported by engaging activities and varied learning opportunities. The team's dedication, warmth, and genuine love for the children shine through in everything they do, and it's clear how much effort goes into making every child feel valued and happy. HDC Dartington also offers a fantastic outdoor space that the staff make full use of, which inspired our child's love for nature through gardening and environmental learning. We are so grateful for the start they have given her and for preparing her so well for school.

I have 2 children at the nursery and they both absolutely love it. The staff are caring and know the children individually and are able to meet their different needs.

Everyone is always very professional and kind.

They have a good range of food and activities.

They are limited due to location by the outside space that is available to them but they make the most of what they have.

Our children's key people have been wonderful. The leadership now has been very good and responsive. They have made really positive changes like introducing more days out. I only put about value for money because the funding only covers 7.45 hrs a day so although we only use 2 days we still feel like we have a fairly big bill. But I understand why the nursery have done this as childcare is not funded well from government despite the recent changes.

I would highly recommend HDC Dartington, the nursery teachers in all the rooms are a total delight (our daughter has been there since she turned 18months and is about to leave for pre-school), the staff turnover is low, so the children get an awful lot of consistency. The curriculum is well followed, and the app shows so many interesting activities happening (aboriginal artwork this week!) including walks and trips to the library. Our little girl has been very happy there.

Really lovely nursery setting! The staff are always so welcoming and friendly. Our little one has been at HDC since the baby room and is now in Tree Tops. It is so lovely to see her forming such special friendships and thanks to HDC she has come such a long way with her development and learning something new each week!

Lovely nursery with great staff who have made my son's time there really enjoyable. The outdoor facilities are great and he loves all the opportunities for messy play. We struggle to get him in the car to go home which shows how much he enjoys it!

As a parent, it means so much to know that my child is in such loving and capable hands. We are so lucky to have her, and she absolutely deserves to be recognised for the incredible love and effort she puts into her work every day.