Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, Nottingham NG15 9AH
Cherubs Day Nursery, Longdale offers childcare for babies from six-weeks-old to children of school age, with wraparound and holiday care provided by Step Ahead Kids' Club. The Nursery offers both full and part-time places and recommends that children attend a minimum of two sessions to ensure continuity in their routine.
Children's learning is planned, delivered and evaluated to ensure that the children receive broad based experiences and knowledge to enable them to become confident, creative learners. The children are observed and tracked, using educational software, Blossom to ensure that the learning builds on the skills and knowledge that each child already possesses. This is all recoded electronically and parents are able to contribute to their child's learning journey, through the Blossom App.
Staff are experienced and dedicated and work together to ensure high standards of care are met. The rooms all use key-coded entry systems, have CCTV and are inviting, bright and stimulating; enabling and encouraging children to develop in all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). As for Nursery food, this is all prepared, fresh, every day by the dedicated Chef. Cherubs Longdale offer breakfast, lunch and a light afternoon tea, in addition to snacks throughout the day.
All children have access to the large outdoor area (complete with mud kitchen, age-based areas and the large sensory garden and growing patch), sensory theatre, IT suite, weekly Explorer's sessions and take part in community life; visiting the sure start centre, local residential home and places of interest.
Group: Cherubs Nurseries
Person in charge: Hannah Bosworth (Nursery Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Nottinghamshire County Council
Number of Staff: 52
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care
Total Places for Children: 120
Age Range: from 0 years 1 months to 13 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0730-1800
When Closed: Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Fees Guide: £47.00 Standard Day
The Review Score of 9.9 (maximum of 10) for Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 83 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 42 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Day Nursery / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Day Nursery receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.918 for Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) is calculated as follows: ( (917 Excellents x 5) + (74 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 995 Ratings = 4.918
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Day Nursery to friends and family?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) is based on 42 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 24 positive Reviews (120 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 42 Reviews ÷ 24 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.918)
Review submitted from a Postal Card by E R (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 2 May 2018. Relates to November 2017.
My Son is always very happy to go to his keyworker which makes me feel comfortable. He always eats well and seems to be very active. 5 * service, quality +
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 03 May 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Toni M (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 2 May 2018.
I would certainly recommend this nursery. Returning back to work and putting my little boy into the nursery is a big worry of mine but Cherubs have reassured me. My Son has settled and is looked after better than I initially expected. Over the moon!
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 02 May 2018:
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Ryan H (Father of Child) on Wednesday 2 May 2018.
We have been very satisfied with the care provided during the transition of our child into the nursery. Our Son has shown a marked improvement since he started and we believe this has been directly a result of his time at Cherubs.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 02 May 2018:
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by J A (Father of Child) on Monday 30 April 2018.
My Son loves coming to nursery. He is always excited when he arrives and it is lovely to see the updates on the Blossom App of what he has been up to.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 30 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Paula K (Mother of Child) on Monday 30 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
My Daughter enjoys her days at nursery. Always happy for her 'nursery days'.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 30 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kayleigh T (Mother of Child) on Monday 30 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Longdale cherubs are very welcoming and great with my child.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 02 May 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kimberley B (Mother of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Cherubs Longdale has thoroughly exceeded my expectations. In my opinion, it provides excellent care, the staff are amazing, friendly and helpful and I do feel secure when I cannot be with my little one, knowing that she is being cared for in the best possible way.
I cannot thank them enough!
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Alison E (Mother of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
I am extremely happy with the excellent standard of care both my children receive at Longdale. The staff go above and beyond to ensure my children are happy, safe and learning.
Both my children love coming to Longdale and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for childcare.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by April F (Mother of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
My son has been coming to nursery since he was 9 months. He's now nearly 18 months and I have never had any problems. Very happy!
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Laura F (Mother of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Excellent service. My child really enjoys nursery and has developed really well during his time. Could not ask for better. Really great.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by L C (Mother of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
My child loves nursery. He has progressed physically and socially since attending. The environment is fantastic and the staff are welcoming, enthusiastic and you can really tell they enjoy developing all the children.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Helen B (Mother of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
My son has been at this nursery for around two years and the improvement in him each year is fantastic. The staff are very attentive to each of the children and the learning that they do during each day with the play really brings them on.
Highly recommend this nursery.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Ben A (Father of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Really nice place, staff really friendly. Welcoming to all. Our daughter loves Cherubs.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Edward B (Father of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Our girls love going to Longdale. The team are fantastic and have really helped their development and confidence.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by S T (Mother of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
We are so pleased with Longdale Nursery. Both our girls attend here and are so happy at the end of each nursery day, which is lovely for us to see.
All staff are so caring and friendly.
We recommend the nursery 100%.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by N L (Father of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Since coming to Longdale, I have been impressed with every aspect of the nursery, the care and attention to detail has been excellent.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by M S (Father of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
My daughter enjoys nursery and always has a lovely smile on her face when we arrive. The staff at Longdale are excellent and are doing a brilliant job with my daughter's learning and progression.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by A S (Mother of Child) on Friday 27 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Excellent nursery, my daughter loves her time here.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Apr 2018:
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Andrea F (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
My daughter has been attending Cherubs Longdale since she was 1 year old and has progressed through to preschool. She settled into each room easily and often tells us she 'likes school' and 'I've had a good day'. She is happy there and learns new skills and is making friends.
She enjoys the food and the extra activities, especially those using the lovely outdoor space at the setting. I would highly recommend to anyone.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 25 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Helen K (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
My 2 children are always happy to go to nursery and seem very settled. The staff are friendly and supportive. Staff are always keen to give welcoming cuddles in the morning! The rooms are spacious and clean with lots of toys,m activities and displays. The Blossoms App is helpful as it is nice to see photos of what the children have been up to! Management are also helpful, approachable and can be flexible regarding adding extra days etc. The nursery offers 30 free hours without restricting when these can be used which is also a bonus!
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 24 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Farrah H (Mother of Child) on Monday 23 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
A particular staff member has been so supportive in looking after my daughter and increasing her confidence. She loves preschool. Thank you so much. Would certainly recommend!
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 24 Apr 2018:
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Chelsey D (Mother of Child) on Monday 23 April 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My daughter thoroughly enjoys attending the setting. The staff have all helped to ensure she feels fully settled. I personally think the activities the children do at pre-school are fab! There's something different each week, keeping it fresh and fun.
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Sarah Savage at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 24 Apr 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the team.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Amy S (Mother of Child) on Sunday 11 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff are all friendly and approachable. My little boy has settled in fantastically.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jessica B (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 6 February 2018. Relates to December 2017.
Really lovely setting and staff. My daughter comes home in such a good mood and tells me all about what she's been up to, and she loves the staff!
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 06 Feb 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to Hannah and her team.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kirsty R (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 14 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
Absolutely love this setting. It provides so much for my little boy to do and he's always tired out when he gets home. The staff are brilliant so reassuring and always let me know exactly how he's been and what he's been doing.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 14 Nov 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to Hannah and her team.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Haydn S (Father of Child) on Tuesday 14 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
My son loves attending the setting, he always comes home full of smiles. The outdoor area is fantastic with lots of space for the children to run around and lots of different things for the children to do.
The Buttercup staff are so friendly and always make me feel welcome when I get to do the drop-off and pick up.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 06 Feb 2018:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the manager and her team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Gabriella P (Mother of Child) on Monday 13 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
My son loves it here.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 13 Nov 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to Hannah and her team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Hannah F (Mother of Child) on Thursday 9 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
We have been amazed how well our daughter has settled in at Cherubs Longdale. She arrives each day with a big smile on her face which is a great comfort to us. The staff are brilliant and have excellent relationships with the children. Our daughter only started in September and even in that short time, her development has come on leaps and bounds.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 10 Nov 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to Hannah and her team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Mark Y (Father of Child) on Monday 6 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
Both of our children have really enjoyed attending Cherubs Longdale. They've made great friends and learnt so much from the great staff here.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 10 Nov 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to Hannah and her team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Andrew F (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
Brilliant, the staff are great. My lad always loves finding that he is in the nursery for the day; I think he prefers it to home. From his first day at a few months old to now at 21 months, he's always loved it. His social development is great and I'm sure it's because of the work there.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 05 Nov 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass this on to the Nursery Manager and her team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Amy S (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
My daughter loves coming to nursery, she is so happy with everyone who cares for her. Thank you so much.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 05 Nov 2017:
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Donna C (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
The setting is brilliant. My daughter loves it and she has progressed so much since attending. The staff are so friendly and helpful and have excellent relationships with he children.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 05 Nov 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass this on to the Nursery Manager and her team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lucy D (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
We couldn't be happier with the nursery. The place is spotless and the staff are friendly and professional and our son is just thriving. His development has come on leaps and bounds and he is a very happy, sociable and confident little boy because of his time at Cherubs Longdale. He loves being there which is a great comfort to us.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 05 Nov 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass this on to the Nursery Manager and her team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Holly T (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
My son has loved his time at nursery and it has made me feel so comfortable knowing that his keyworker has been looking after him.
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Sarah, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 05 Nov 2017:
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by R S (Mother of Child) on Friday 1 September 2017. Relates to August 2017.
Our 7-month-old baby has just started at Cherubs Longdale. She has settled in far better than we could ever have hoped. This is due to the welcoming and supportive staff. They have taken the time to get to know us as parents, as well as our baby. They are always positive, happy and pass information back to us well at the end of the day. The home/school diary is used well, and our comments e.g. That she has started clapping today, have been read and used to personalise the learning e.g. Singing 'if you're happy and you know it, clap your hands'.
The inside and outside learning spaces are both excellent. Our baby seems to love the food and has been settled enough to nap and eat straight away.
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Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 04 Sep 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are very glad your little girl has settled in so well. We will pass this on to the manager and her team.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by C B (Father of Child) on Wednesday 2 August 2017. Relates to July 2017.
This nursery has provided care for my son since he was 8 months old.
Nothing was too much trouble for this nursery! He is now enjoying kids club and all the amazing activities available.
The staff are always friendly and really take an interest and make an effort with all the children.
Thank you Longdale.
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Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 02 Aug 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to Hannah and her team.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kirsty P (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 26 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My daughter attends Longdale once a week and started when she was 4 months old. I was very nervous about her being in someone else's care as she had been in and out of hospital for various things and would need at times an extra eye kept on her. I couldn't have asked for better introduction visits for her, the girls were incredibly understanding and willing to learn her little ways of what to look out for if she became unwell. I was put at ease so quickly that they wouldn't hesitate to call me if needed. She settled in so quickly and adapted to the nursery routine. She is always happy when I drop her off and definitely knows the girl's faces and enjoys spending time and playing with them especially getting very messy always! When I collect her from Daisy's she always has a beaming smile on her face and is happy to come for a cuddle then go and play whilst I am updated on what she has been up to all day. Thank you so much for caring for my girl so perfectly. She loves you all lots.
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Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 27 Jul 2017:
Than you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the manager and her team. We hope your little one continues to flourish at Longdale.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sharon P (Mother of Child) on Monday 24 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My daughter absolutely loves preschool. She's always singing new songs, telling me about the wonderful time she's had, playing, making, running, singing and dancing.
I am confident in leaving her in the staff's competent care. They are all so friendly and helpful.
The food is clearly delicious too, as she's always had 2 servings!
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Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 24 Jul 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the nursery manager and her team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by N L (Mother of Child) on Monday 24 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My son has been very happy at Cherubs Longdale. He has made lots of friends and is always excited to report what he has done for the day.
He often brings home art work and has joined French lessons and mini kick, he enjoys both greatly.
There are often trips out and new activities, such as the fire pit.
The staff are caring and my son has grown very fond of them.
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Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 25 Jul 2017:
Thank you for your feedback.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by A C (Mother of Child) on Friday 21 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My child has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Cherubs Longdale. She is a happy and confident child and I am sure this has greatly been due to the care and attention she has received at Cherubs Longdale. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 24 Jul 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the nursery manager and her team.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Nicola P (Mother of Child) on Thursday 20 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Longdale is a fantastic nursery, my daughter has enjoyed every room, right from the babies room up to pre school and looks forward to going to nursery. All the staff are fantastic and you know your child is being looked after very well. The outdoor area is a real hit with my daughter as she loves to play outdoors and enjoys the sensory garden too. Always recommend the nursery to others, as I feel it has really brought my child on in many ways.
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Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 20 Jul 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback, I will pass this on to the manager and her team.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Keeley B (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My daughter has had an amazing year at Longdale Nursery. The staff have been wonderfully nurturing and it is obvious that they truly care for the children and know them so well. My daughter has been given so many valuable experiences in the form of trips, visitors in school and general day-to-day outstanding practice. I am thoroughly saddened that she has to leave but know that she does so with a great start to her learning journey and it's all down to the amazing staff! Thank you!
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Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs Longdale (previously Longdale Nursery School) responded to this review on 19 Jul 2017:
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass it on to the manager and her team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by H D (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 May 2017. Relates to April 2017.
Our child loves nursery, particularly playing outside - the outside space is excellent. Inside there are lots of things to do and play with and many activities arranged including themed. Staff are clearly caring and friendly and take an interest in children. A full update is given at each pickup and staff always happy to answer questions and talk to parents. Security is good and the place is clean, safe and looked after. Would recommend to anyone.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D K (Father of Child) on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
Amazing nursery with professional, engaged and well-trained staff. Great facilities encouraging creativity and learning. My daughter loves this nursery and looks forward to going every day - well done!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Esther J (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
We love Longdale. It is such a wonderful nursery and our son is thriving. The staff facilities and care are wonderful and we couldn't ask for more. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by H G (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
My daughter is always happy when I leave her at nursery. She is well looked after and staff interact with her and all the children very well. The setting is very well managed and any queries/questions are dealt with quickly and efficiently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cherubs Longdale to other parents.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kayleigh G (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
Cherubs Longdale is an excellent nursery setting. The staff go above and beyond for the children in their care. They are always happy to answer any questions or queries and give outstanding care to all children.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Y S (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 25 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
Attended a parent evening for my little boy and got loads of information of how the staff assess the development of him. Very pleased to see the records and photos, which are precious memories when he grows up. Thank you very much.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Amy V (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 25 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
I think this nursery is brilliant. The staff are fantastic and my children are very happy and content.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M B (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 25 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
Great variety - events and trips often
Knowledgeable staff, adept at dealing with food allergies and illness
Lovely atmosphere
Lots of opportunities for parent involvement
Good food
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Harry P (Father of Child) on Tuesday 25 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
Fantastic nursery. Professional, friendly and caring staff who take a genuine interest in our son.
Would recommend to friends and family.
Brilliant!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Joanna S (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 12 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
I could not recommend this nursery highly enough. The staff are all fantastic, so friendly and genuinely care about my child and know her individual personality. The activities at the setting are wide ranging, including additional sessions offered e.g. Mini kicks and encourage development. The outside space is great and I love that my child gets fresh air and exercise whenever possible. The nursery manager is fantastic - she knows all the children and parents, is very approachable and the communication is great, particularly through the Facebook page. There is a good variety of food offered and my child always eats very well at nursery. My daughter is extremely happy here - thank you for looking after her so well.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by R R (Mother of Child) on Monday 3 April 2017. Relates to February 2017.
After viewing two nurseries previously - and still feeling unsure, I went to visit Longdale for my son. I immediately loved the location and felt a sense of homeliness as I entered. Staff were very friendly, approachable and professional. The nursery was large, with a vast outdoor area, clean, and staff appeared organised and knowledgeable. After having all the information and being shown around - I felt like I had finally found a nursery that was suitable and made me feel at ease with the thought of leaving my boy in their care. Plus on the way out, they even offered to change his nappy as he had filled it. Overall felt above and beyond expectation. My son loves it and at 14 months old, already is making progress in learning.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Gillian J (Mother of Child) on Thursday 16 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Good overall nursery with an excellent outdoor space. Served our family well for 4 years. Highly recommended. Good links and transport to local schools.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C M (Mother of Child) on Monday 27 February 2017. Relates to November 2016.
My son attended Longdale for a period before we moved. I was impressed instantly and found that my son settled in well with the excellent staff members in the Buttercups Room (15 -24 months). The staff were always considerate of my child's mood in the morning and I felt reassured that my son was in capable hands. The outdoor area is fantastic and allows my son full access to the outdoor space. I was sorry to leave the setting. I would definitely recommend Cherubs Longdale Nursery School.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Laura (Mother of Child) on Friday 24 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
We chose Longdale for both of our daughters. The staff are very caring, there is a good outside space and lots of activities to keep them entertained. Both girls have thrived at Longdale, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Rachel M (Mother of Child) on Friday 24 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My daughter attends the Step aheads kids club and thoroughly enjoys every session she attends. Staff are very friendly and always eager to include the children in a wide variety of activities. The activities are of a wide variety i.e trips out to various places and days on site to do arts, crafts and baking etc.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Charlotte F (Mother of Child) on Thursday 23 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Fantastic, caring, supportive staff and informative ensuring they let you know the highlights of your child's day, what they've eaten, how long they've slept for etc...
Wonderful environment with lots of variety of activities, great outdoor space. I couldn't recommend them highly enough, the best decision I made choosing Longdale.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Alexandra P (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 22 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Fantastic environment for having fun and learning. Our daughter has come on so much, she has been attending the last 9 months and she really enjoys her time here too.
I would definitely recommend to anyone.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Duncan R (Father of Child) on Wednesday 22 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
I had heard amazing things about this nursery so when we were looking for childcare we knew we wanted to try Longdale Cherubs first.
We were greeted by the manager and taken around the nursery, all of the staff were very friendly and the children all seemed very settled and happy and were all engaged in different activities. We were impressed with the outside activities and different activities in each room.
We met the baby room staff and had half an hour talking about our baby and what a average day at nursery would be like. On our next visit, we went to the baby room and our baby girl spent time with the staff whilst we went for a coffee. I was anxious as any parent would be but when we arrived back our baby was so happy and settled, she had drank her milk and had a sleep too. I feel very confident that she will be very settled here. We have already recommended the nursery to our friends and we're very happy we followed our hearts and have definitely chosen the right nursery for us.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Andrew M (Father of Child) on Monday 20 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My child has had a great experience. Lots of interactive fun and play. The care he gets is second to none. Happy to recommend to anyone.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Janette L (Mother of Child) on Thursday 2 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
I cannot praise this nursery enough.
The staff have been incredible!
My little boy has a number of allergies and my husband and I cannot believe how accommodating and professional they have been in dealing with these. They have gone above and beyond with his food at nursery to ensure he doesn't miss out and has a varied diet alongside his peers.
Communication from the nursery is excellent and the parents Facebook page is fantastic. I sometimes wonder if some of the staff ever stop working as they can be uploading photos and replying to comments well beyond working hours which again only shows their commitment and passion for the job which as a parent is so reassuring to see.
I would highly recommend this nursery and really hope the manager and staff get the recognition for all their hard work which they thoroughly deserve. We are so thankful to them for making our families experience of starting nursery such a positive one. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by H B (Mother of Child) on Thursday 2 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Cherubs Longdale has nurtured my son since he was 9 months old. The care and provision offered are second to none! He comes home happy, talking about what he has been doing that day. He thinks lots of the staff that work at Cherubs Longdale often talking about them. Staff are all so caring and nurturing. Longdale is like our second family.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Amanda R (Mother of Child) on Monday 23 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My son is now 8 years and has been going to Cherubs (Longdale) since the age of 1.
As a baby, Longdale helped my son develop in leaps and bounds. With many learning activities and well experienced staff every day I collected a very happy child and always had lots to tell me as soon as we were in the car... non stop talking all the way home about the fun things he had done that day.
Now he is at the holiday club and loves it just as much! Especially all the trips and fun games.
Cherubs (Longdale) are a high standard childcare with excellent security and experienced friendly staff. The offer a wide range of activities for any kind of child.
I would highly recommend you take your child here as you will feel your child is very safe and well looked after, giving you a parent the confidence to go to work and enjoy your day with a little rest along the way.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by N W (Mother of Child) on Monday 14 November 2016. Relates to October 2016.
Both of my children attend Longdale Nursery and I cannot pick fault with the place. The staff are always approachable and they give a thorough handover upon collection of our children. The management team are always available too. My youngest daughter settled straight away but my eldest took a long time to settle.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Emma Y (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 26 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
I have nothing but praise for Longdale Nursery.
My two boys have been going here for 10 months and both have absolutely loved every minute. The facilities are fantastic but the staff are outstanding. My son was rushed to the hospital today and every single member of staff did everything they possibly could to help at a very frightening time for me. What an incredible team!!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Natalie L (Mother of Child) on Monday 24 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
The nursery and staff have all been outstanding, very helpful and supportive. Excellent feedback each day. Lovely food, my daughter has settled very quickly and enjoys the days she attends.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Katie (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 11 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
I visited A LOT of nurseries when trying to decide where to take my daughter (then 9 mths) and when I visited Cherubs Longdale at the beginning of the year I just had a good feeling that I didn't get from any other nursery - the staff seemed lovely and were willing to answer all my crazy questions, the nursery was spacious and clean and the outdoor area was great. My daughter has now been at Longdale for 6 months and I can honestly say that I haven't regretted my decision for one second and they have far exceeded my expectations. The staff are amazing - there aren't enough characters allowed in this review for me to put into words how great they are! The standard of care is faultless and I always know my daughter is well fed with a balanced diet and the most important thing - she's happy! Not once has she cried when I've dropped her off and she's always happy (but tired!) when I pick her up.
I've already recommended this nursery to anyone who will listen - and will continue to do so!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L F (Mother of Child) on Thursday 8 September 2016. Relates to August 2016.
Have been impressed with the nursery. Facilities are spot on and all staff have been warm and welcoming. Would absolutely recommend.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M K (Mother of Child) on Friday 26 August 2016. Relates to August 2016.
We have received such a high standard of care and support since our daughter started at Longdale two years ago. She has made such progress and is a credit to the staff and setting. We are always informed of her daily activities which are always varied. Longdale always goes above and beyond and we couldn't wish for a better nursery!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D T (Mother of Child) on Friday 26 August 2016. Relates to August 2016.
My daughter loves going to Longdale nursery. The staff provide an outstanding service. Makes going back to work much easier knowing they are happy, safe and well looked after.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Andrew E (Father of Child) on Thursday 4 August 2016. Relates to June 2016.
Everyone at Longdale is so friendly and so interactive with the children. My 2 year old is excited every time he goes to nursery and always comes home with a smile on his face. If you want your child to have a great start in life then Longdale is the place to go! It's the little extras too- like the trips out and making cards for father's day and the animals in the fields next door that make a difference. There's so much for the children to get involved in and the flexible pay structure suits us ideally and is not overly expensive.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Samantha L (Mother of Child) on Monday 20 June 2016. Relates to June 2016.
My lg attends snowdrops. We chose Longdale after visiting many private nurseries. On looking around they had the best balance between what felt like a genuine interest in my lg and establishing a relationship with her and a willingness to work closely with us to keep her routines as close to at home as possible. Both were key areas for us. 5 months later our lg still goes in a bit quiet but is always jumping up and down and v.happy when we collect her. They have worked hard to ensure her routine is followed which helps her feel settled. We are quite particular about the food she eats as we avoid processed foods and sugar etc. They have always adapted the menu accordingly and never forgotten/given her something we wouldn't at home. All the staff in the room are great, however must mention the senior in the room is particularly great. She is the key adult my lg talks about at home, great attention for detail for the little things that matter to us and I can always tell if she hasn't been in for some reason.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sarah C (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 14 June 2016. Relates to June 2016.
My family have been cared for by everyone at Longdale nursery since my son, aged one, started in the Buttercup room, in the summer of 2011. After being initially unsure about what childcare would be best for him, I have never since doubted my decision to send him and then my daughter to Longdale. They have provided outstanding care for both my children. I have watched as both children have flourished in their care. They've learnt and developed so much during their time, but what I like about Longdale the most, is that all the staff have loved and cared for them in the way I do. When I'm at work I never worry about whether my children are going to be ok, I know they are. We will continue to see our Longdale friends in school holidays at the holiday club. I cannot recommend this nursery enough for the care of little ones and thank each staff member for all they do for my children.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lorna F (Mother of Child) on Monday 13 June 2016. Relates to May 2016.
Staff at Longdale are always very welcoming. My daughter was supported by staff during toilet training on the days she attended nursery which ensured the continuity whilst embracing the change.
My daughter loves the nursery and looks forward to going and playing with her friends.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Nicola B (Mother of Child) on Monday 13 June 2016. Relates to May 2016.
I would highly recommend Longdale Nursery. My little girl loves going and enjoys her time there (so much so she never wants to leave when I come to pick her up!). The staff are warm, friendly and the kids all seem very happy.
Their outside area is exceptional and my daughter really enjoys playing outside. There are a wide range of activities for them, both inside and out so they are never bored.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Billy G (Father of Child) on Thursday 26 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
My son used to attend this nursery on a regular basis. Although he is at school full time on the odd occasion I have needed last minute childcare for him after he finishes school in the morning. The setting has always catered for my needs and allowed me to bring him in last minute. The staff are brilliant and always happy to help. The management team are friendly and also always happy to help if we have any queries. I would Definitely recommend this setting to people.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Charlotte C (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 25 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
My daughter goes to Longdale Nursery 2 mornings per week. She always enjoys nursery and is eager to go. I would definitely recommend Longdale Nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Amy P (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 24 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
Longdale have been part of our family for 8 years so it's an emotional time for us now that my youngest will be starting school in September. Both my girls have loved going to Longdale, they've always found a key worker to love in each room, love the outdoor space, the extra activities during term ie French and also holiday clubs. I am always proud to tell people that my girls have been at Longdale. We've got lots of happy memories. Thank you so much Longdale for loving our girls as much as we do xxx
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by M O (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 17 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
Practitioners at Longdale Lane nursery have been fantastic at helping my little boy to settle in to nursery. They are loving and caring as well as being professional. The manager is as equally caring as the key workers; taking time to call and email me to reassure me that my son is happy and settled. Thank you to all staff that have been involved in my son's first month at nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Helen M (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 17 February 2016. Relates to January 2016.
Longdale provide a safe environment for my child. They are always polite and friendly and my child enjoys attending. They have lots of different activities set up each day to encourage learning through play, however it would be nice to see more teaching based activities now my child is older. Longdale provide lots of outdoor based activities which are fantastic, they also do trips out which is lovely. I think policies/procedures have improved greatly over the years and they are always willing to listen to any issues/improvements from parents.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Michelle C (Mother of Child) on Thursday 11 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at Longdale over the past six years, who have looked after both of my children from being babies to 3 years of age, when they've had to leave to move on to school nursery. We've been lucky to have got to know many of the team members over the years, they always provide excellent care and attention to the children and the reassurance this gives to a parent is paramount. It's going to be very strange not dropping a child off at Longdale on my way to work (there won't be any more!), we're going to miss you all.
Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kiran (Mother of Child) on Friday 22 January 2016. Relates to January 2016.
There is no online app where I can see what my child was doing. I know you have Facebook page but I don't have account there so don't know what is happening on that page. When I normally pick my child up there is nothing mentioned, what activities she did apart from eating. In e-bills, no dates been mentioned- which days she normally attends apart from basic payment. No updated dairy dates or other info is sent by email.
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Job Title: Nursery Manager
Joined: 2008
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"Hello, I'm Hannah. I'm currently the Nursery Manager at Cherubs Nurseries three times Ofsted "Outstanding" location, Cherubs Longdale.
I started working in childcare just by chance, after stumbling across the sector after completing a Business degree it's something I wish I had done earlier. At present I hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare as well as Level 3 in Management. I'm also a designated SENCO and Safe Guarding Officer. A management role at Cherubs Nurseries is very demanding but very rewarding at the same time. It's all about ensuring that the best outcomes are achieved for all the children in our care as well as helping my colleagues to develop and giving advice and guidance to our Parents.
If I had to describe working for Cherubs Nurseries in three words I would say it's rewarding, visionary and proactive. I ensure that my team provide the best childcare service by having a shared approach, this means ensuring that the parents, childcare team and children all work together to provide the best outcome. My plans for the future are to continue to develop and learn in the role that I am currently in and to ensure I am the best I can be."
Job Title: Under Three's Co-Ordinator
Joined: 2004
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"Hello, I'm Amy. I'm currently the Under Three's Co-Ordinator at Cherubs Nurseries three times Ofsted "Outstanding" location, Cherubs Longdale.
I decided to pursue a career in childcare as I wanted to help shape the lives of young people and give them the best start in life. I hold a Level 2 and 3 in Childcare, Level 2 in Team Leading and Level 3 in Management. As the Under 3’s Co-Ordinator I am based in the Buttercup room and work alongside the room Senior. I also help with the day to day running of the setting supporting the nursery Manager, in addition to overseeing the Daisies and Snowdrop rooms. If I had to describe working for Cherubs Nurseries in three words I would say it's fun, enjoyable and rewarding. I ensure that I provide an outstanding childcare service each day by following company policies and procedures and that every child is treated fairly and equally. My career plans for the future are to continue working my way up the career ladder and providing the outstanding care that Cherubs Longdale and indeed Cherubs Nurseries is known for."
Job Title: Over Three's Co-Ordinator
Joined: 2014
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"Hello, I'm Rachel. I'm currently the Over Three's Co-Ordinator at Cherubs Nurseries three times Ofsted "Outstanding" location, Cherubs Longdale.
I decided to pursue a career in childcare as I grew up around lots of children I also did lots of babysitting in my teenage years and felt I worked well with children and wanted to be part of their growing up and help them develop new skills. At present I hold a Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Childcare. As the Over Three's Co-Ordinator I am the Senior of Pre-School and I look after the over 3 rooms within the nursery setting. I also support the nursery management team with the day to day running of the nursery. If I had to describe working for Cherubs Nurseries in three words I would say it's a team, rewarding and emotional (in a good way). I ensure I provide an outstanding childcare service by providing a safe, secure and fun environment that the children can develop and learn in. My plans for the future are to progress in my role and provide outstanding childcare."
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