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I would highly recommend Circus to everyone wanting the best for their children,Danielle S(Mother of Child)

The garden is fantastic with lots of activities each day. I would recommend.Jessica W(Mother of Child)


I would highly recommend Circus to everyone wanting the best for their children,Danielle S(Mother of Child)

The garden is fantastic with lots of activities each day. I would recommend.Jessica W(Mother of Child)


Circus Day Nursery Ltd has been established with a focus on quality early years learning, taking pride in an atmosphere where children can thrive and feel motivated.
An extensive and beautiful garden and a flexible range of play resources allow for a flexible approach to key early years goals, as well as many additional enhanced activities, including Forest School. Each day is packed with a variety of learning and development...
Funding & Fees
We charge an hourly private fee rate that is fully inclusive of food/snacks/drinks/nappies/formula, enhanced activities, and everything not included in the Government Funding. Funding is available for eligible 9-month-olds, 2-year-olds, and 3-4-year-olds; however, it does not cover everything included in the private fee, so we may have consumable charges that apply during funded hours (subject to terms and conditions). Please see the website under Pricing and Funding.
We offer government funding for 9-month-old children and can handle the administration and support for any required paperwork. Limited spaces are available, so please contact us to arrange your personal tour of our beautiful setting, which is listed as a "house of interest". We are a family-run business established in 1997, with a long-term, dedicated staff team with many years of experience in the Early Years, who share their passion for the Early Years. We pride ourselves on our wonderful staff team and heartfelt dedication to making a positive difference.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Sue Wilson
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katie Cove (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 48
Total Places for Children
- 119
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- The driveway is a sweeping drive with options to drop off and pick up outside the building. In addition, there are spaces on Pittville Circus Road, if the car park is full or you anticipate spending more time at the setting. Either way the nursery will welcome you whole heartedly and look forward to meeting you.
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (123)
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has 123 reviews.
Both our daughters have attended Circus nursery, and we have been very happy with their experiences. The nursery and pre-school prepares children very well for school. We love how the staff know our children so well, and genuinely care for them and their experiences.
On behalf of all the Circus team, thank you sincerely for your kind words. The team work incredibly hard and to recognise and take time to acknowledge your gratitude is very inspiring and much appreciated.
My daughter absolutely loves the nursery and the staff, and is excited to go there each day. As parents we find the staff professional, supportive, helpful, nurturing, and caring. The management are also fantastic, very accommodating and even make the effort to get to know each child.
The outdoor space is a real plus and my daughter loves to play in the garden there.
I am constantly impressed by the ideas the staff come up with to teach the children new things, they do the activities in such a variety of ways like crafts, messy play, painting, songs, with books etc etc. They are very inventive and make learning fun for the children.
Circus is a very special place and I am so happy with the level of care my daughter receives there.
A heartfelt thank you for taking the time to share your beautiful review. It means a lot to the team and is very inspiring to read. I am so pleased your daughter has settled well at the nursery and that the staff has been so supportive.
He has required special feeding techniques, which the nursery obtained all their training in to support him. Therapists have attended nursery and worked with the team, and all reports have returned that his key workers are doing everything as recommended and he is thriving.
We initially had some doubts as to how he would cope in nursery but he is developing well beyond anything we could've hoped for, and I put this down to the support Circus has offered us.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to share your review and supportive words. I'm thrilled to hear how well your son is thriving and how well our staff team and setting have supported you as a family. The management are extremely passionate and their dedication permeates throughout to the...
The experiences and care my son has received during his whole journey has been phenomenal and every staff member that I have had the pleasure of interacting with has been wonderful. I am always getting updates about all of the wonderful things he is doing and he is always so engaged and excited. He has done everything you could think of from exploring everyday life, baking, learning about how to care for the in-house animals, forest school, sensory play, dancing and singing and so much more. He has always been so happy to run through the doors of nursery and I knew since the moment I viewed the nursery it was the perfect setting for our family. We love the use of the outdoor space, we love the dedication to get the children outside as much we possible, we love the family vibe that is created at circus, we love all the variety of food offered on the menu and we love the ever changing library.
A sincere and heartfelt thank you for taking the time to show your appreciation to the dedicated team at Circus. This means so much to the team and will be shared with everyone. We are so pleased your son is enjoying his time with us and if there is anything we can do to improve our services, please let us know.
He faced the normal first-day nerves but the only tears were his, she went in happy from day one & within a few weeks she was happy as soon as we mentioned school. She goes in happy and is always lost in play whenever we arrive to collect.
Their kitchen is fantastic, everything is cooked on-site & the aroma of proper food often greets me at the door. It's even better knowing it's from a local small business such as the best butcher in the area.
She seems to be learning a dozen words a day, lots of songs and dances. And best of all no screens!
She's been poorly this week & it's a huge peace of mind to know she's somewhere where the staff are not overstretched and can provide such great care
So many activities and games, time outside every day & best two words ever: secret garden!
Couldn't recommend any higher-star, staff, safety, food & care.
Thank you sincerely, on behalf of the team at Circus, for taking the time to reflect on your granddaughter's childcare and for such positive, inspiring, and heartfelt words. We will share this with everyone, and it is much appreciated.
Both of my children attended Circus and the care they provide is just amazing. The nurturing they provide as babies, the development and care they provide from babies through toddlers and to preschool is exemplary and the preparation they provide in preschool for school is just outstanding. We are so grateful to Circus.
Thank you for your wonderful review and for taking the time to submit it. On behalf of the fantastic team, I can not express how much this means to the staff, validating all the hard work, effort, and dedication that goes into childcare. I wish you all the best for the future; please feel free to visit us anytime. We will miss you all.
My daughter has been attending Circus Day Nursery since January 2024 and she absolutely loves it there. She was a little shy when starting, but has quickly found her confidence. She has made friends and also talks highly of the staff. She loves spending time in the lovely outside areas they have at the nursery. The staff are so friendly and easy to approach if you have any concerns over anything. Her older brother also attended this nursery and loves coming to visit all the staff, who always say hello to him. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
Thank you, for your kind words. It means so much to the staff team to read such positive reviews and be appreciated for all their hard work. We will ensure this is shared with the team. With sincere gratitude, the Circus team.
As an only child with other family members living far away, we felt it was important that he experienced a social environment.
I am astounded at his progress, especially his linguistic skills, and would like to thank all the staff of this nursery for their part in this.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your thoughtful reflection on your son's experience at Circus, as well as for your kind and positive feedback. Your words will be shared with our hardworking team, who are dedicated childcare professionals. Your recognition means a great deal to us. Sincerely, The Circus Team.
A fantastic nursery with wonderful friendly staff. We get regular updates through the app so we can see our daughter’s progress and what she’s up to. Thank you for giving my shy girl the confidence to come out of her shell!
Thank you for taking the time to share your appreciation for the team and all the hard work that goes into caring for our little ones. We are so pleased your little girl is enjoying her journey at the nursery and is gaining confidence. Kind regards, The Circus Team.
My 15-month-old daughter loves going to nursery. She smiles when we get there and is keen to go inside. She clearly has a lot of fun when she’s there and she’s also learnt so much in the past three months since she’s started. I can highly recommend say Cirus Nursery, the staff is loving and caring and the setting is ideal.
Thank you for taking the time to send in your lovely review and for your positive comments and support. The staff work extremely hard and it means so much when parents show such appreciation. Much appreciated. The Circus Team.
The baby room has been such a fantastic place for my little ones to thrive; they come home full of joy and it is obvious they have had the best care and learning during their stay. Outside play, crafts, and group learning have captured their imagination in developing and creating a confidence and sense of self that is all down to the great team at Circus Nursey.
Thank you so much for taking the time to show appreciation to all the staff who care for your little ones, the staff work extremely hard and are dedicated to making a positive difference throughout their learning and development. We truly value your positive comments, much appreciated. The Circus Team.
Management is absolutely awful, no communication regarding safeguarding issues. The manager refused to speak on the phone and sent a snotty email full of lies. Would not send your child here whatsoever, awful manager and awful Ofsted report. The nursery tried to safeguard for child going in with a bump but when my child came home with a huge bump and no incident form or communication regarding the bump it was absolutely okay.
Thank you, we take all feedback seriously. Safeguarding policies are followed at all times, ensuring the welfare of all families, and collaborating with MASH. Our inspection highlights safeguarding arrangements effective. Staff are first aid/safeguard trained with 5 DSL's, above OFSTED requirement....
From the start of my son going to Circus, I have constantly been impressed by the level of commitment, enthusiasm and compassion of the staff. They are warm, kind people who genuinely care about the children. The facilities at the nursery are also excellent, particularly the outdoor space. My son loves going here, has made lots of friends, and is thriving. I am extremely grateful to everyone at Circus for all they do - they deserve only the warmest praise and thanks.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to write a review and for your kind and supportive words of appreciation. The dedicated team work extremely hard, and reading such positive comments and sharing your gratitude means so much. The Circus team.
As a family, we have loved our boys being at Circus. They started during Covid and, from the first day till their last, we have been blown away by how the Circus staff have nurtured, encouraged and loved our boys. They have significantly contributed to the boys they are today and we could not be more grateful or thankful to the staff. As a parent who works, you are always so torn to leave your children, but time and time again I have known they are safe and cared for so well. Be it when they are ill or at drop-off, I know they are in the best place, next to being with us. So grateful to you all.
A sincere thank you for taking the time to write such encouraging, kind and supportive words, which means so much to the team who work extremely hard to make a positive difference within the early years. It's been a pleasure looking after your boys and we are so grateful to you for trusting Circus...
We have nothing but praise for the Circus team. They have been wonderful mentors for our little boy and have been supportive during the tricky time of my husband losing his job. We see Circus as an extension of our family and only wish we had found it sooner so we could have experienced it with our eldest. Thank you all!
A sincere thank you for taking the time to send in such wonderful, positive feedback which the team are all extremely grateful for. We will cherish your words and thank you for embracing Circus as an extension of your family. It's been a privilege caring for your little boy and, on behalf of all...
My son has been with Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school for nearly 12 months now and absolutely loves it. This is the second nursery he has attended after he didn’t settle in the first, so I was very nervous about starting again. But the team are incredible and he’s thrived since joining. He’s been in the baby suite and most recently Clowns and every member of staff is brilliant. Entrusting your baby to other people is hard, but I would recommend Circus to everyone!
Thank you Rhian for your wonderful comments which are so inspiring and motivating for the team to read. They all work extremely hard and it’s so much appreciated when parents take the time to share their gratitude and appreciation. Kind regards, Sue
My daughter enjoys her activities in Clowns (under 2's). She's always doing new things, including music, painting, crafting and we feel that she is safe and happy. The outdoor area is the best we've seen. The team update us in person about her day when we collect her and also add photos and stories to the online portal for us to view. We're really happy we chose Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Ltd.
Thank you for your positive inspiring feedback which is very much appreciated. Very much appreciated.
We have boys in both the pre-school and baby room at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school, and they are both thriving! The facilities are excellent, staff friendly and food nutritious. We couldn't be happier with their care.
Thank you Ellie for your lovely positive comments. We appreciate your feedback and for taking the time to share.
My son loves his days at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school, his speech and social awareness have really developed since he joined, and he is always smiling at the end of the day. The staff are all fantastic and we couldn’t be happier!
Thank you Liz for your kind positive words. It’s so inspiring for the team to read such wonderful reviews. So much appreciated.
I just wanted to say how impressed I have been so far with Circus, especially the lady in the baby suite. My daughter had her settling sessions this week and she has loved them, as a parent I have felt extremely confident with the care provided to her, and we are looking forward to her time at Circus very much!
Thank you sincerely for your lovely positive feedback, which is very much appreciated
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Meet the Team (1)
We are a highly dedicated professional team, driven by the passion to make a positive difference within the Early Years.
Please take time to read through our validated reviews on the review page as many parents and families past and present have taken the time to show their appreciation and gratitude.
As a team we are all striving to work together, bringing experience, enjoyment, motivation and above all passion in the best interests of the child's learning and development throughout their exciting journey through Circus.
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