Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote

141 Hucclecote Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3TX
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9.5 44 Reviews
  • Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote, Gloucester
Little Trees Hucclecote has a highly-skilled, friendly team keen to help each child develop in their first few years of life.

Staff encourage children to be creative, expressive and inclusive by involving all children in group activities. The nursery runs flexible sessions, designed to suit parents' lifestyle and each child’s needs.

Staff work to a 1:4 ratio, 1:3 in the baby unit, 1:8 with Pre-school.

Every child is assigned a ‘Key Worker’ when they join Treetops to ensure that their full potential is being reached. Each child will have the opportunity to experience a new keyworker when they move to a new group.

Facilities include large spacious garden play areas to ample parking spaces,

The nursery offers additional activities to enhance each child’s learning and development which sets it apart from other nurseries including specialist Music classes, fun French class and weekly swimming lessons.

Other services include professional photos and haircuts with an in-house hairdresser every six weeks.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Cannings (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Registered Charity Number

  • 1086829

Total Places for Children

  • 63

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Our sessions start from £36.00
    For up to date information please refer to our fees structure on our website.

  • We offer various sessions with options of early start from 7.30am (if available) along with full days. Please refer to our website for up to date fee information including registration, food and funding.


    We offer sibling discount. Please refer to our website for further details.

Opening 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

Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote Reviews (44)

9.5

Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.453) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote has 44 reviews.

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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children in different age groups attending Little Trees and I think it is an absolutely fantastic setting across the board.


All staff are so bubbly and engaging, they really go above and beyond with the children to give them positive interactions and a brilliant day.


I have comparisons

with two other local settings and Little Trees stands out by far. They do so many curriculum-based activities I really feel like they're giving my children the best start possible, especially with a view to being school ready!


Some of the spaces look a little tired but I'd much prefer this and my children having a day of fun and coming home covered in messy play and mud, rather than playing in a clinical environment where the paint on the walls is prioritised overplay and learning!


Well done to everyone at Little Trees! You are all fantastic!

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little trees for 4 or 5 months now and he has thrived in the environment. My son was born at 26 weeks and as a result, is very vulnerable to winter germs and viral infections. All the staff at Little Trees take this very seriously and go out of their way to protect him as best
as they can when the usual nursery germs are doing the rounds. Before joining Little Trees my son was sensitive to loud noises, found public settings overwhelming and was not confident playing in groups. He has really come into his own since attending Little Trees. I have noticed a huge difference in him at home and whilst in a public setting.
As a mother of a vulnerable baby, I had a lot of worries about leaving him in someone else's care whilst I went back to work. The Staff made me feel at ease very quickly and have shown how much they truly care for the children they look after. I really am grateful for all the staff at Little Trees and in my opinion every member deserves a 5* review.
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Review from Joanne H (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been with this nursery for about 10 months and they have been lovely. From the beginning I was put at ease, I liked the setup and there was lots of space to separate ages. The separate cot room was a big attraction for me as my little one was young and still having several naps when she started.
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time has gone on the team has been supportive and encouraging, also suggesting things to be trying to learn which as a first-time mum it is nice to gain from their experience.


The regular updates on the app have been reassuring throughout the day and the handovers are lovely. Although we have had a few different key workers we have had mostly the same staff on the day we go so has been nice to be able to see my little one build up a relationship and feel comfortable with them.

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Review from Tom C (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been coming to Little Trees Hucclecote since they were 7 months old. Now in pre-school, the nursery has been excellent in every way. All of the staff during my child's time at nursery have been caring and compassionate. They obviously work very hard to provide a safe and exciting setting,
and the days are always structured well with plenty of activities going on. The staff are welcoming and always show a keen interest in my child's development. The Famly app provides us with regular daily updates with photo's, so we always know what our child is up to.


The food has always been of the best quality, and through the updates, I can tell my child loves all the food on offer. Feedback from my child is always good and shows that this is the perfect setting for her to have grown up in as part of her weekly routine. The nursery itself is very well catered for. The outside space is very large with plenty of equipment for the children to use.

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Review from Sian K (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Hucclecote nursery for nearly two years; he loves going to nursery!
All the staff are wonderful with him and really care about his additional needs.
We have regular meetings, and the staff are so supportive. I am always kept up to date on daily activities and kept well-informed
of everything going on within the nursery.
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Review from Ele L (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been in Little Tree's since he was 9 months old (now almost 2yrs old) and since our first settling-in session the staff have been incredible. They have been very welcoming and the transition for him joining the nursery has been seamless. The level of care he has had during his varying level
of development (he wasn't crawling when he started) has been consistently supportive and encouraging.


We find the nursery provides a variety of activities throughout the week for the children to get involved with, and heavily utilize the outdoor space on a daily basis regardless of the weather! Plus the use of the family app to keep us updated throughout the day about how he's getting on with photos is excellent. The food is nicely varied and they really follow any guidelines we've given with weaning or milk allowances.


The nursery is also very accommodating with changing of days or changes to our schedule even with last minute notice. We've never had an upset drop off which says it all!

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Review from Julia B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter attend Little Trees in Hucclecote and are both very happy there. The staff are lovely and clearly care very much for the children and their happiness and wellbeing. They have a great outdoor space in which the children enjoy playing in all year round.
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Review from Faye C (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Little Trees since she was 9 months old now currently in her last year at the nursery before she starts school. The staff at Little Trees are great, our little girl has created such a great relationship with all of them and enjoys her days there. They use the family app which
is updated every meal time and we get sent photos daily, with individual observations too. A big thank you to the whole team at Little Trees for all you do.
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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 18-month-old started at the nursery back in the summer, and I have to say, he is absolutely thriving at Little Trees.
The work the staff put in is exceptional.
I knew that Little Trees was the nursery for my toddler the minute I stepped through the door.
There is such a lovely atmosphere within,
and the staff are so friendly and welcoming, yet incredibly professional.
The staff make it clear that they are there for you as much as they are there for your children, and I really liked that.
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Review from Jeremy G (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Little Trees are exceptional at their job. Each day is filled with unique activities, provided by people that really care about the children. My child attends nursery every day and has never had a day where he doesn't run in to greet whoever answers the door. He has truly formed a bond
with each of the carers.
They provide regular updates on the Famly app with pictures and information about what he has been doing all day.


They are currently undergoing redecoration and uplift which is making each room look like a wonderful place to play all day.


He eats a balanced diet each day, which he seems to enjoy - he rarely leaves any of it.


The current management team are working hard to rectify previous issues, and I am optimistic the next Ofsted will demonstrate their hard work.

Reply from Sarah and Marie, Management team at Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote
Thank you for your kind words, we continue to work towards providing the best care for the children and families.
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Review from Sara (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My 18-month-old attended for just nine weeks:
1) Forms completed prior to him starting including dietary requirements, were not shared with workers until prompted by me. I was not assured that his needs were understood sufficiently prior to his first day.
2) On three occasions, I was told that my
child had received food that did not meet his dietary/cultural needs meaning these were either not followed or were miscommunicated.
3) I was notified that my son had been picked up and removed from the nursery causing huge panic. When contacted, the nursery stated this was recorded on the wrong child.
4) A staff member manhandled my child, forcibly grabbed his arm, shouted in his face, and attempted to snatch his comforter from him whilst he was upset. This was seen by a worker who had whistleblown. The nursery did not inform me of this for 6.5 hours and he was left there without a source of parental comfort.
5) He was unhappy, unsettled, and was distressed at handover. Since changing nursery, he is like a different child.
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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has given my child the best experience, my daughter enjoys going each day and loves the staff.
The staff are so loving and kind and have the best interest at heart for all the children.
The activities are amazing and well planned! I get two observations on my child each week and they
are so lovely to see.
Thank you to the amazing staff at Little Trees, you're all fab.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to Little Trees (formally another name) since she was four months old and I cannot fault the staff, who have made her learning journey an amazing experience. However, since management has changed at the nursery there have been noticeable staffing issues, with old invaluable
members dropping like flies! This has left a lot of parents including myself feeling worried and anxious as a lot of the familiar faces have left. It appears little effort has been made by management to retain their existing staff. In addition to this parents have been unfairly charged in full for nursery fees, whilst having to isolate for covid. This continues to be a point of contention.
Reply from Charlene Burgess, Area Manager at Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote
The nursery has had a number of staff leave in the last 6 months, however, since June when the new management team have been in post, this has improved 100%. Staff are very happy in the nursery and we…read more
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Review from Matt E (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Treetops since he was 9-months-old.
We are really impressed by the professionalism of the team and the way they have developed our little one.
The admin is very impressive, there is a constant flow of information relating to the nursery, and our child’s development. They
have dealt with the Covid crisis really well, and it feels such a safe environment to leave our child.
Our little boy has loved all the team, loves going, and loves the variety of activity and learning provided.
Happy parents. Happy pre-schooler - who previously was a happy toddler and baby.
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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tree Tops is such a lovely nursery. My daughter has been going there since she was 9-months-old she is now three. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming, which really puts you at ease leaving your child with them. They do lots of fun activities with the children and help them learn so much when
they are there. They have a fab outside space for the children with lots to do. I feel that this nursery really does go above and beyond for the children in their care; I would highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Bethan H (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Tree Tops since 2014 and have always felt happy to send our children. Communication is very good, and the staff are friendly and form close connections with the children. I would recommend it.
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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one is currently in preschool at Treetops and has been at the nursery since she was 9-months-old. The nursery has always provided a friendly environment while also operating with complete professionalism. They have adapted well to the current situation and have kept us informed as guidance
has changed. They have supported us and our little one throughout her time there and have helped her develop so that she is ready for school. I would thoroughly recommend Treetops to anyone.
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Review from Colin H (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and setup here are excellent. My first boy grow and thrived following a difficult year at his previous nursery. My second boy loves being here, and the staff really get him, which is important to me. The manager and the rest of the team are superb. I wouldn't send my children anywhere else.
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Review from Jasmine C (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery to use, lovely and friendly staff.
With the pandemic going on, I found the communication and support the nursery has given us is great.
My children have always enjoyed their days at nursery. I feel at ease when I know they are there, and that they are having a creative and learning
experience.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been overall very happy with the service provided and I think all the staff are great and do a very good job of keeping the children happy and entertained.
Good variety of activities each day and a wide variety of healthy balanced food is provided.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.453)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.453) out of 10 for Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 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 4.659 for Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.659
  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 4.794 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Trees Day Nursery Hucclecote is based on 10 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.6 = 0.794
  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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Sarah Cannings

Job Title: Little Trees Hucclecote Manager Joined: 2021

Sarah started her career in childcare in 2011 when she graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a degree in Early Childhood Studies, she has since worked in various nurseries working her way through to be a deputy at our Little Trees Lansdown under Karen. Sarah’s favourite part of the job is the changes that we make to each of the children each session they are in, and how different the days are.

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