
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...
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 activities, along with outdoor play.
An all-weather surface and canopy mean there is the opportunity for outdoor play, whatever the weather, with children enjoying the nature and growing sections, along with all the other sections in the garden.
As well as a skilled approach to education, the nursery also supports healthy eating, supporting each individual child's diet. The head chef has a wonderful array of beautiful recipes that the children love and thoroughly enjoy. The children also engage in cooking and baking sessions.
The setting has recently achieved the Millie's Mark Award, ensuring all staff are qualified in Pediatric First Aid, offering peace of mind and prestigious award the setting is proud and honoured to have achieved.
If you would like to book for a personal tour, it would be a pleasure to show you this wonderful setting, have the opportunity to meet the dedicated team and have any questions answered.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 1 day per week
Full 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
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
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.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£566/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£111
3 days per week
£566
5 days per week
£1,399
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,250 / month (£98 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £684/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (130)
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school has 130 reviews.
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...
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...
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...
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 Day Nursery. Wishing you all the very best for the future. Warmest wishes, Proprietor and the wonderful team at 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...
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...
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 the team at Circus, I wish you all the very best for the future. With appreciation and warmest wishes, Proprietor and the awesome team.
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...
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...
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.
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!
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...
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
My son currently attends Circus Day Nursery and we couldn’t be more pleased with the education and care that he receives! Each day of activities is well thought-out, engaging and fun. His team of carers are dedicated, passionate and very knowledgeable about early years. I’m blown away daily by all...
My son currently attends Circus Day Nursery and we couldn’t be more pleased with the education and care that he receives! Each day of activities is well thought-out, engaging and fun. His team of carers are dedicated, passionate and very knowledgeable about early years. I’m blown away daily by all the new things that my son comes home telling me about from songs he learned to stories he heard, role-playing fun he’s had, or outdoor adventures he’s been on in the garden. He is gaining new skills and knowledge every session. Also, he loves all of the home-cooked meals!
My son is very happy at Circus and I feel that the education that he receives is setting him up very well for when he starts school next year, and helping him continue to grow into a wonderful, caring and imaginative little boy. My second son will be joining later this year and I feel confident returning to work in the knowledge that my two boys will be well looked after and happy!
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful positive comments. The team work extremely hard and very much appreciate the feedback.
We are really happy with the car provided at Circus Day Nursery. The staff are friendly and caring and my daughter is very happy here. The outside space if great and there are always lots of planned activities which support creative and emotional development.
We are really happy with the car provided at Circus Day Nursery. The staff are friendly and caring and my daughter is very happy here. The outside space if great and there are always lots of planned activities which support creative and emotional development.
Thank you for your lovely positive feedback which is very much appreciated.
My daughter attended Circus Day Nursery from eighteen months to four years and had a wonderful time. My twenty-two month old son now attends. He loves his time at Circus, he was very unsettled when he started but the team were so good at helping him get used to his routine and now he goes in...
My daughter attended Circus Day Nursery from eighteen months to four years and had a wonderful time. My twenty-two month old son now attends. He loves his time at Circus, he was very unsettled when he started but the team were so good at helping him get used to his routine and now he goes in without even looking back! The space inside and out is lovely, so much space for the children to enjoy.
Thank you for your wonderful kind words, so I print for the team to know how much they are appreciated for all their hard work.
Our daughter has been at Circus Day Nursery for almost six months. She has come on so much in that time, she is currently nineteen months. She has become more chatty, more mobile, more confident around people she doesn’t know. The staff are all excellent. We get good updates throughout the day. We...
Our daughter has been at Circus Day Nursery for almost six months. She has come on so much in that time, she is currently nineteen months. She has become more chatty, more mobile, more confident around people she doesn’t know. The staff are all excellent. We get good updates throughout the day. We especially love when they get time to send us a photo.
Thank you for such an inspiring wonderful review, such a joy to read and very much appreciated.
My son's daily life and language skills have advanced dramatically since...
My son's daily life and language skills have advanced dramatically since starting at Circus. Thank you!
My only suggestion would be to set up a little welcome pack - knowing the usual pick-up times and general routines etc. would have been very helpful in the beginning.
Thank you so much Rebecca for taking the time to not only write such a wonderful review but to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the staff team at Circus. We are all very appreciative and of course will take on board your feedback, which has already been actioned. Kindest regards, Sue.
My daughter loves going to Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school, the staff are all amazing and she is progressing really well. The amount of space they have both inside and out is also fantastic and ensures plenty of variety for the children! Great job Circus.
My daughter loves going to Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school, the staff are all amazing and she is progressing really well. The amount of space they have both inside and out is also fantastic and ensures plenty of variety for the children! Great job Circus.
Thank you Suzy for your lovely, positive feedback which will be shared with the staff team who have worked very hard during the past couple of years despite all the challenges with Covid. Your comments are very much appreciated by the team. Kind regards, Sue.
My daughter has been at Circus Day Nursery part-time for about six months now. She was a lockdown baby and very unsure with people when she started but she was happy and comfortable at nursery much more quickly than I expected. The staff have always been great at fostering a really cooperative...
My daughter has been at Circus Day Nursery part-time for about six months now. She was a lockdown baby and very unsure with people when she started but she was happy and comfortable at nursery much more quickly than I expected. The staff have always been great at fostering a really cooperative relationship to help her thrive. They give thorough updates and very considerate contributions toward her development. It is a great comfort to know that her carers really do care about her, beyond just making sure she is safe. She is happy and confident with people now and although she only attends a couple of days a week I attribute a lot of her confidence to nursery.
Thank you Sonia for taking the time to post such lovely, positive comments and feedback which will be shared with the team. So encouraging to read after such a challenging couple of years. Much appreciated. Kind regards, Sue.
Our little boy loves his time at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school and always comes out smiling and content. We love how much time is spent outdoors and that he has so many different experiences. He also loves lunch! Communication is always very quick and it’s lovely to hear at the end of each...
Our little boy loves his time at Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school and always comes out smiling and content. We love how much time is spent outdoors and that he has so many different experiences. He also loves lunch! Communication is always very quick and it’s lovely to hear at the end of each session what he’s been up to.
Thank you Hannah for taking the time to post your lovely, positive comments and feedback which will be shared with the team, especially after the challenges of the past couple of years. Much appreciated. Kind regards, Sue.
I am so pleased my boys go to Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Ltd! It's such a lovely, homely nursery. It's spacious, has lots of fun and varied play spaces, they even have pet degus! More importantly, the team are brilliant! Even where extra help is required, with additional needs and extra time,...
I am so pleased my boys go to Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school Ltd! It's such a lovely, homely nursery. It's spacious, has lots of fun and varied play spaces, they even have pet degus! More importantly, the team are brilliant! Even where extra help is required, with additional needs and extra time, they've been generous and thoughtful. They've made time and space for what is needed and the care and attention shows - my boys love it! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your wonderfully inspiring comments Florence, which will be shared with the team. So lovely to read positive comments after such a challenging couple of years. Much appreciated. Kind regards.
My child loves attending Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school. The staff are always welcoming and understand the children’s needs. My child always comes home excited to tell us all about the many activities he takes part in during the day.
My child loves attending Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school. The staff are always welcoming and understand the children’s needs. My child always comes home excited to tell us all about the many activities he takes part in during the day.
Thank you Kayleigh for taking the time to submit your comments. It has been a challenging couple of years and the team have worked tirelessly covering absences and dealing with the ongoing changes. Will be certain to share your positive words with the team.
In my experience, I have always found the management extremely professional, caring, honest and always trying to do the best for your child. Communication is very good.
Lockdown was extremely challenging and the...
In my experience, I have always found the management extremely professional, caring, honest and always trying to do the best for your child. Communication is very good.
Lockdown was extremely challenging and the nursery did amazing under such difficult circumstances that have never been seen before! Even with all of the Covid restrictions, the team kept going throughout. I think this should be greatly applauded..sometimes we take things for granted. Great management, staff and nursery, well done all.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your encouraging and inspiring comments which will be shared with the team. It has been a challenging couple of years and so uplifting to read your words of gratitude. Much appreciated.
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school really does its best in keeping the little ones happy. My son really enjoys all the activities they do and there is so much outdoor space for them to keep active. The carers are second to none and I know all the children are in safe hands.
Circus Day Nursery & Pre-school really does its best in keeping the little ones happy. My son really enjoys all the activities they do and there is so much outdoor space for them to keep active. The carers are second to none and I know all the children are in safe hands.
Thank you Melissa for your positive, inspiring comments which I will share with the team. It's so encouraging to be appreciated for the hard work, especially after the past two, challenging years. Grateful for you taking the time.
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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...
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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