Albion House Day Nursery

9 Albion Street, Grantham NG31 8BG
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  • Albion House Day Nursery, Grantham
Albion House Day Nursery located in Grantham, offers quality childcare for children aged from birth to eight years in a fun, happy and stimulating environment.

The nursery consists of three age specific rooms with a secure well equipped outdoor area.

The first floor houses the toddler and preschool rooms, which incorporates a range of child-height furniture, toys and play areas. Children have the option for free play and organised adult led activities throughout the day to encourage independency. The toilets are located nearby and staff are happy to help with toilet training.

The babies' room can be found on the ground floor. This room has been designed as a sitting room and offers a home-from-home environment where sleep and meal routines can be followed to ensure babies feel safe and comfortable. Babies are encouraged to enjoy activities with sand, water, painting and even jelly play alongside lots of quite time, cuddles and singing.

The garden provides a safe and fun play area and includes climbing equipment, a playhouse, a sandpit, mud kitchen, digging area, and a patch where children grow their own plants.

All staff are NVQ qualified and each child is assigned a key person. Breakfast and lunch are included in the fees. It offers funded places for 2, 3 and 4-year olds, (15 and 30 hours). More information available on request.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lizzy Soper (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 7

Total Places for Children

  • 34

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £37 -£60 Per day, £300 full time
    Meals for funded children £5 per day (breakfast, snack and lunch)

  • Stretched funding available for 9 month-3 yrs old (11.3 hours per week) Sessions 8-1 or 8-6, some afternoon sessions may be available on request.
    Term time only (15/30 per week)or streteched funding (11.3/22.6 per week) available for 3 yr olds and vulnurable 2 year olds, slightly more flexibility with session times, please enquire.
    Funded hours will be deducted from your weekly costs in accordance with our price lists. Please ask for more information.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Street Parking on Albion Road or Albion Terrace.

Albion House Day Nursery Reviews (80)

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Albion House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Albion House Day Nursery has 80 reviews.

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Review from Claire P (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Due to moving towns, I had to find a new nursery for my 2-year-old who had been at his then nursery for 18 months! As a parent, this was quite daunting and after viewing several nurseries in the area, I went along to Albion where I met everyone.
First of all, they fully understood what I needed and
wanted from not just a nursery but staff and also as my child has a few medical issues and allergies. Soon after meeting all staff, I think my mind was pretty made up. My son has now been at Albion for 6 months and has come on in leaps and bounds. I’m amazed at everything especially his speech from being there just the few months! I can be a bit of a fussy parent and staff are absolutely fabulous with both me and my son. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to anyone I know and I’m genuinely glad I chose to put my son in here.
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Review from Andrew G (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Between my three children, they have been going to Albion House for four and a half years. The staff are wonderful and my children always enjoy their time there. They have a good mixture of indoor and outdoor activities with lots of learning and play.
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Review from Aoife S (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Albion nursery since I returned to work when she was 6 months old, she is now 3. My son also attended the nursery from a young age so I have always been confident in Albion nursery for providing a loving home from home whilst she was young, and a fun way of educating her as
she grew. She has really strong relationships with all of the staff and is happy to go in the mornings. I’m so happy with Albion nursery and the care they provide for my daughter.
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Review from Ruth D (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really lovely nursery with a homely feel. Staff are friendly, approachable and my daughter loves them all. I would highly recommend this Nursery.
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Review from Tom E (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Albion nursery has been simply an amazing place for my daughter to grow and learn.


Not your usual inner town nursery, it is very progressive with their learning and playing. Activities such as forest school, French and regular outdoor walks and trips all based on learning are the norm at Albion and

not one-offs.


My child has loved being there and feels like it's her responsibility to be there and play, a bit like her own little job! The staff have all been wonderful, with great communication throughout my child's 3 years there.

The surroundings for the children are very very good, the baby room and for the little ones has been refurbished to a very high standard and so has the kitchen facilities.


As a daddy to a daughter who has thrived and grown at Albion, I would recommend the nursery to anyone who asked.


Thanks to all the team at Albion.

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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves this nursery and all of the staff there. The staff are great with the children and I never have any concerns leaving him there.
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Review from Dea-Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my girls either attend or have previously attended Albion House. The nursery is brilliant just like a home from home and all the staff are amazing.
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Review from Leanne H (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ladies who look after my daughter are always friendly, definitely put her developmental needs in line with her social ones and always have plenty to tell me at the end of the day.
The tapestry app that is used is really helpful and gives a good insight as to what is being taught.
My daughter
definitely has come on leaps and bounds since starting 2 years ago.
I would recommend them to anyone. A really friendly, homely place to take my girl. I’m having another child and won’t hesitate to send it to Albion.
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Review from Leah (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves going to Albion house 3 days a week. I know he is safe and having fun while he is there. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting and I am so happy with the care he is receiving.
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Review from Gemma (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Staff are all welcoming and friendly. My children both love it, never have any tears when dropping them off.
All the staff know the children by name so it's very personal. Have recommended to many people.
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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery since being babies and I and my children are entirely satisfied with the care they receive/d. Will be very sad to say goodbye when my youngest leaves for school.
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Review from Shelly (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, who engage with the children. My son always talks about his days at nursery and is excited each day we go. So that in itself is a fab reference. I can very highly recommend the baby room, and the staff. They really took good care of him and can't speak more highly of them and the service
they provide.
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Review from Bec (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful Nursery! My daughter is extremely happy here. The Nursery staff are friendly and helpful. Very homely feel inside, the outside space is great and they even have a fairy living in the garden!
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have never been disappointed with this nursery our little one has been going from 7 months and has enjoyed every minute of it.
The staff are brilliant on communication with parents which is very reassuring.
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Review from Vicki P (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Albion nursery is wonderful for my little boy. He's thrived during his time there. He's so confident and helpful and really cares about the ladies there as well as the friends he's made.


Also, I find it extremely easy to approach the ladies with any concerns I have or to ask about my son's day and

I'm regularly given the opportunities to go through his work and progress that they keep record of. It really helps me to keep up with all he's learning. I would recommend Albion day nursery to anyone.
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Review from Jill (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Albion have provided a safe and caring environment for both of my children, who have loved attending nursery. They make learning fun and my children have massively benefited from their patience, skill and attentiveness. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for safe and experienced
childcare in a friendly setting.
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Review from Dani (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery friendly polite members of staff that work there easy to approach. My child has came on leaps and bounds since going here. Lovely indoor and out door facilities I would highly recommend this nursery to friends and family.
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Review from Lindsey M (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are extremely friendly and caring.
The setting is a home from home and feels very wecolming.
Both of my daughters really enjoyed going to Albion house and I personally would highly recommend it.
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Review from Helen K (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending the nursery for over 12 months and this was the best decision for his happiness, well-being and future development. He has never not wanted to go to nursery and every morning he happily kisses and waves me goodbye. He has come on leaps and bounds with both his learning and
social skills. He has excellent and committed key workers who communicate well with us his parents.
there are also additional learning experience for his pre-school time much as French and Jo Jingles where he has the chance of developing different skills
Also a wonderful and much needed outside space for activity and energy relax.
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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to Albion House two days a week- the girls are like part of the family since having used them since 2011 for my oldest daughter too. Always interested in knowing what we have been up to. My daughters development has been clear to see.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.971)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10 for Albion House Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.971 for Albion House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (266 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 274 Ratings = 4.971
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Albion House Day Nursery is based on 23 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 34 number of registered child places is 6.8, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (3)

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Mel Hart

Job Title: Owner Joined: 2005

Mel bought Albion House Nursery in 2005 and has been a hands-on manager ever since. Bringing in her personal ideas and incorporating those of her team, she has changed and developed Albion House to the standard it is today.

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Lizzy Soper

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2016

I am the Manager, SENDCO and have recently qualified as an Early Year’s Teacher. I have worked with children across a variety of settings for nearly 20 years. I have been happily married for 18 years and have two teenage boys and a lovely fur baby Orca at home. I love being outdoors walking and love a good shop!

Catherine

Catherine McKowen

Job Title: Deputy and Toddler room Joined: 2020

I have a Level 3 in Early years and work in the toddler room. I recently got married. I enjoy socialising and spending time with my adorable Nan.

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