The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford)

69 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7PY
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9.9 66 Reviews
  • The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford), Nottingham
The Secret Garden provides high-quality childcare within a warm, friendly 'home from home' setting.

They have a team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff who tailor every activity to the development of each individual child. This ensures the development of every child to their full potential through fun and stimulating play, making confident, happy children.

The children progress through the West Bridgford nursery from the Ladybirds room (babies), Butterflies room (toddlers), Dragonflies, Honeybees and Bumblebees (pre-school).

A private garden to the rear with a dedicated area for the babies means that the children are outdoors enjoying nature and physical activities on a daily basis and a free flow system means that at certain times, children can choose to play indoors or outdoors.

Each child has a key person in each room, enabling the staff to form a strong bond with every child and to get to know them extremely well.

Secret Garden Childcare is a small, family-run business with a focus on nature and the environment. They focus on using natural materials and accessing the outdoor environment to maximise learning opportunities.

Extra-curricular activities include French lessons and forest school for the pre-school children, regular walks to the local park, shops and feeding the ducks, taking full advantage of local opportunities for learning about the world.

No learning opportunity is lost; even a rainy day can make for a fun learning activity, kitted out with wellies, brollies and waterproofs!
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Funding & Fees

Full Day 8am - 6pm £74p,
Half Day 8am- 1pm/1-6pm £46.50p,
Early Start 7:30-8am £4,
Full Week £365p (Monday-Friday)

Food charges for funded sessions are £9 for a morning session and £7 for afternoon session.

Contact The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) to get a personalised quote.

Contact The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Mary Burgess (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

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

Parking

  • Private parking spaces are available outside the nursery, on the nursery driveway and generally along Musters Road on the same side as the nursery.

The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) Reviews (66)

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The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.946) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) has 66 reviews.

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Review from sophie R (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has had such a wonderful experience at The Secret Garden Nursery in West Bridgford. From the very beginning, the team made both us and our child feel incredibly welcome and supported. The staff are warm, caring, and clearly passionate about what they do, creating a safe and nurturing environment
where children can really thrive.


The nursery itself is beautifully set up, with plenty of engaging activities that encourage creativity, learning, and play. We especially love the outdoor space and the emphasis on exploring nature, which our child talks about all the time when they come home.


Communication with parents has always been excellent, and it's clear that the staff genuinely care about each child's development and wellbeing. We've seen our child grow in confidence, make lovely friendships, and develop new skills during their time here.


We're so grateful to the whole team for the care and attention they give every day. We would highly recommend The Secret Garden Nursery.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff team here are so kind and supportive of my little girl, and our family. She's my second daughter at the nursery and I always reccomend it to my friends when looking for childcare! All dietary and sleep requirements are met with respect and care. My daughter has made secure attachments and
bonds with the staff team in her room and comes home happy after a stimulating and fun day! A fabulous nursery with a great team!
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Review from Ideh K (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attend the nursery for last one and half years and he always being looked after well. We always had update regarding how he is doing, any developments, milestones and the nursery staff are so vigilant. The management and staff are very friendly and caring and always showed care and compassion.
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Review from Imogen K (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children go to this nursery, and we couldn't be happier with the care they receive. It's obvious that they genuinely enjoy their time there. The nursery keeps parents well informed with regular updates, including photos and detailed summaries of their daily activities. The staff clearly care
deeply about the children and create a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment. They consistently go the extra mile to support and encourage each child's development. We would 100% recommend this nursery to our friends and family.
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Review from Catherine A (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault the secret garden private day nursery. They have been absolutely exceptional since my child started there two years ago. She is due to start school in September this year and I am SO sad that she'll be leaving here. The staff are so caring and friendly, the food is fantastic and there is
always so much going on for the children. My daughter has made so many friends here and doesn't want to leave in September
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Review from Q B (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery that has really helped our son develop well. They are caring and thoughtful. They have been particularly impressive helping manage our son's recent separation anxiety. They keep us appropriately updated about incidents with our sons and any outbreaks in the nursery.
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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery.
After a very poor experience at our previous nursery, I was very worried if we would be able to find a nursery in the local area and I am so glad we were able to have a look round The Secret Garden!
The nursery manager is friendly, welcoming and extremely knowledgable.
Our children are in the baby and toddler rooms and absolutely love it.
The staff are genuinely lovely people who care about the children under their care.
We love how settled they both are and enjoy seeing them so happy when we pick them up.
There is always a range of activities that are done throughout the day and we love how much our daughter tells us about what she has done that day!
I recommend this nursery to anyone that asks and will continue to do so.
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Review from Mary M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with this nursery and I have already enrolled my second child there. The staff are always kind, caring, and helpful. The management team is also very supportive and always willing to find a solution to any problem or concern.
The nursery has a large garden, spacious rooms, and they organise
lovely activities for the children every day. It's a warm and welcoming environment, and I truly feel my child is happy and well looked after here.
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Review from Jasmine W (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a nursery for your child can be quite daunting - but I couldn't be happier in having chosen SG for our son. They're always going above and beyond, the staff are all so lovely and committed to the children and the level of care they provide. Couldn't recommend enough!
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Review from Megan A (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since moving our Son to Secret Garden Day Nursery in August last year, we have seen such an incredible difference. He is noticeably happier going into nursery and his confidence and abilities have grown through the roof. He goes into nursery with a smile every day and comes home full of stories about
everything he's learned and experienced.


The longevity of the staff is incredibly reassuring, and the team's knowledge, care and dedication truly feels unmatched. We're always so impressed by the detailed feedback we receive - the updates on the app thoughtfully reflect everything he has done during the day, which makes us feel so involved and connected. We couldn't be more grateful for the nurturing and supportive environment they provide.

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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank the staff more for being so welcoming, supportive and encouraging to our little boy. He started at 9 months and I was really nervous, but they totally put me at ease. The team and beyond lovely and reassuring, always answering any questions I have and sending regular updates on how he
is doing. I'm so glad we chose to send our son to this nursery, he's loving it and developing so quickly. I can't recommend this nursery more.
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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery because they look after the children so well and genuinely care. My child was moved from his first nursery to this one, and it was the best decision I ever made. The staff are reliant and committed to the development and wellbeing of the children. The management are responsive,
welcoming and very involved in the day to day care as well. They also put on amazing activities and events for the children and parents to be involved in. My child loves going to this nursery so much.
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Review from J E (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has a great time at the Secret Garden. They have worked hard to help them adjust to being without me 247. They do lots of crafts and learning activities and all the staff are very friendly. Not too many in a class so my child doesn't get lost.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is AMAZING! I can't tell you how happy I am to have found such a warm, nurturing environment for my two girls. I drop them off with such a good heart knowing they're safe and well-cared for and I don't need to worry. I feel like the staff genuinely care about the parents as well as the
children. My eldest is learning such amazing things and is always so happy when she comes home sharing with us everything she has been learning. You know a child enjoys their setting when they are role playing their time there at home and singing all the songs. The care is second to none. ALL staff are so very friendly, kind and welcoming every time I am in the building. I am so happy to have found you thank you for the amazing work that you do.
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Review from Rachael C (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Secret garden nursery have been amazing with my son. He has been there for well over a year now and he has adjusted so well, thanks to the staff. My son had some eye issues which the staff handled so well, cleaning it regularly throughout the day. They listened to all of our needs, and each day on pickup
explain to me what my son has been up too. I can't recommend enough!
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing, my daughter has been attending for nearly 2 years and I cannot fault anything. They make every adjustment and requirement mybdaughter needs for her medical issues. Nothing is too much, they are always happy and glad to see her. They have a plethora of techniques to help with challenging
behaviour and haven't once given up on her. Communication is excellent, getting daily updates and pictures about my child's activities during the day. Regular focus weeks to get an independent update on her progress and observations uploaded to the easy to use famly app. 11/10 all day long
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Review from Helena B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery where staff always go above and beyond. Both of our girls are very happy and are supported well in their learning and social development. Keep up the excellent work it is really appreciated
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Review from Ana Sofia L (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Secret Garden is a wonderful nursery and we are very happy that we chose it for our little boy.
Since the begging we felt so welcome and the communication is excellent. Our son loves the staff
We definitely recommend The Secret Garden!
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Review from L M (Godmother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Secret Garden Nursery is such a wonderful, welcoming place to be. The manager and team of staff work so hard to make sure that the children are always happy and well cared for and my Godson is really thriving there, he loves his time at Nursery. The learning experiences provided are incredible both
indoors and outdoors and Nursery to home communication is absolutely fantastic!
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Review from K E (Guardian of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Secret Garden Day Nursery is a lovely happy caring nursery. Staff are very professional and I feel my child has had a wonderful time here over the past 3 plus years spending time in each room before moving up through the nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.946)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.946) out of 10 for The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.946 for The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) is calculated as follows: ( (350 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 370 Ratings = 4.946
  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 The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) is based on 31 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 31 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 (2)

Sarah

Sarah Whittaker

Job Title: Area Manager Joined: 2011

Sarah has 26 years childcare experience and has worked in management for the past 20 years. She is also mum to 3 girls.


Sarah is passionate about early years and ensuring all children receive a high level of care and education within the nurseries whilst creating memories and having fun!

Mary

Mary Burgess

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2004

Mary has worked in Childcare for 20 years and has worked at the Secret Garden since 2004. She is also mum to 2 children.


Mary is dedicated to ensuring that children are given the best care and education at The Secret Garden. She is passionate about children feeling at home within the nursery so they feel safe and secure within the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford)

What is the Age Range of Children that The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) accepts?

The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) Open?

The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) is open: 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.

How many Children does The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) have capacity for?

The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) to the centre of Nottingham?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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