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),...
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!
The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) has a Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) has 67 reviews.
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Review from Ana Sofia L (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2025 Submitted via Website•
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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!
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•
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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...
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•
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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.
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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Review from Linda A (Godmother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My godson is so happy here. Such wonderful caring staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Beaming smiles at drop off and pick up. What more can I say. I highly recommend The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery.
My godson is so happy here. Such wonderful caring staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Beaming smiles at drop off and pick up. What more can I say. I highly recommend The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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We had an amazing experience at The Secret Garden Day Nursery. All the staff are dedicated to providing the best care and service possible! I have and will continue to recommend the nursery to anyone. Five stars all the way!
We had an amazing experience at The Secret Garden Day Nursery. All the staff are dedicated to providing the best care and service possible! I have and will continue to recommend the nursery to anyone. Five stars all the way!
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Review from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I have sent all my children to The Secret Garden Nursery. The staff are so caring and nurturing that it has always made returning to work after the maternity leave process go so well.
I love the outdoor space so the children get lots of fresh air and all the crafting activities and painting...
I have sent all my children to The Secret Garden Nursery. The staff are so caring and nurturing that it has always made returning to work after the maternity leave process go so well.
I love the outdoor space so the children get lots of fresh air and all the crafting activities and painting opportunities they have. The preschool year is great for focusing on the skills the children need so they are ready for school. The management team are always prepared to go out of their way to assist and keep us informed.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Can’t recommend it enough. My little boy (2yo in Butterflies) genuinely cheers as we arrive many mornings, runs in happily and has a great time (he is happy to see me at home time - I think!) The staff are all great - fun, caring and smiley - with endless ideas for fun activities. He loves the...
Can’t recommend it enough. My little boy (2yo in Butterflies) genuinely cheers as we arrive many mornings, runs in happily and has a great time (he is happy to see me at home time - I think!) The staff are all great - fun, caring and smiley - with endless ideas for fun activities. He loves the food and I can relax knowing that he’s in safe hands.
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Review from Luis M (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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We have nothing to say apart from positive feedback for The Secret Garden Nursery. Our daughter has always felt at home, everyone has been excellent and empathic with our family.
A big thank you and token of appreciation from us.
We have nothing to say apart from positive feedback for The Secret Garden Nursery. Our daughter has always felt at home, everyone has been excellent and empathic with our family.
A big thank you and token of appreciation from us.
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Review from Catarina P (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Choosing this nursery for our daughter was the best decision ever, she loves it! Everything has been perfect since day 1, all staff are very friendly and supportive, there’s also good communication with parents. They care about the children and always try to adapt each individual's routine to the...
Choosing this nursery for our daughter was the best decision ever, she loves it! Everything has been perfect since day 1, all staff are very friendly and supportive, there’s also good communication with parents. They care about the children and always try to adapt each individual's routine to the nursery routine. Would definitely recommend!
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Review from Shireen W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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I couldn’t be happier with my choice of nursery. My daughter is thriving and absolutely loves her time here. All of the staff are friendly, supportive and really care about making the nursery the best place for the children. I love that the staff understand the needs of my daughter and endeavour to...
I couldn’t be happier with my choice of nursery. My daughter is thriving and absolutely loves her time here. All of the staff are friendly, supportive and really care about making the nursery the best place for the children. I love that the staff understand the needs of my daughter and endeavour to support her, so that she is continually making excellent progress.
The nursery celebrates diversity and culture. The activities offered allow the children to flourish and learn about the world they live in. This is the perfect nursery for children with inquisitive minds.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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The Secret Garden is a wonderful nursery and we are so pleased that we chose it for our son, who has been attending for almost two years, since he turned one.
It has a lovely welcoming atmosphere and the staff really go above and beyond. They are extremely kind and caring, and we have really...
The Secret Garden is a wonderful nursery and we are so pleased that we chose it for our son, who has been attending for almost two years, since he turned one. It has a lovely welcoming atmosphere and the staff really go above and beyond. They are extremely kind and caring, and we have really appreciated their efforts to ensure that our son feels happy and settled. Communication is excellent and we always feel well informed, both in person and via the app, which shows photos at the end of the day, which we always look forward to seeing.
Would highly recommend the nursery and its staff to other parents.
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Review from Joanne K (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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We are so happy with The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery. We feel the team are warm, welcoming and caring, always having the children and their parents/carers in the front of their minds. Our daughter loves going and we always feel she is safe and well with them. Learning and having fun with her...
We are so happy with The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery. We feel the team are warm, welcoming and caring, always having the children and their parents/carers in the front of their minds. Our daughter loves going and we always feel she is safe and well with them. Learning and having fun with her friends. Thank you to all the team!
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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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We have had a fantastic experience at The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery, our daughter loves it there and is always eager to return the next day. We receive regular updates throughout the day and receive end-of-day feedback. They take special care with our daughter's development and always...
We have had a fantastic experience at The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery, our daughter loves it there and is always eager to return the next day. We receive regular updates throughout the day and receive end-of-day feedback. They take special care with our daughter's development and always update her profile when she does something new. We receive the artwork that our child has done throughout the week and get photos of her activities of the day on the app in the afternoon. Overall, extremely happy with the caring service that all the staff provide at this nursery.
Thank you.
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Review from K H (Godmother of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery is an outstanding provider with an amazing team of staff. They offer a range of different learning opportunities for all children and make it fun and interesting for them. My godson loves attending and enjoys his days at nursery.
Definitely would recommend.
The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery is an outstanding provider with an amazing team of staff. They offer a range of different learning opportunities for all children and make it fun and interesting for them. My godson loves attending and enjoys his days at nursery.
Definitely would recommend.
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Review from Kayliegh F (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My son really enjoys his time at nursery, he likes that the staff encourage sharing, he enjoys the meals too, these are nutritious and menus are updated and shared with parents a week ahead of time. He adores the staff and the key workers in his room, he really enjoys the music sessions too.
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My son really enjoys his time at nursery, he likes that the staff encourage sharing, he enjoys the meals too, these are nutritious and menus are updated and shared with parents a week ahead of time. He adores the staff and the key workers in his room, he really enjoys the music sessions too. The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery is a nursery that I have trusted with looking after and nurturing my children, over a period of years, and I am more than happy to provide a review that reflects the work that the nursery provides. I am able to approach any member of staff and I am made to feel welcomed every time. The use of the app allows me to reach out on a different platform and I always receive a response within a prompt time. I get regular updates on my child’s progress and his achievements are recorded too. It’s a lovely insight into his day and then I’m able to ask him questions about his learning.
Thank you to all the staff, keep up the excellent work. It’s been an amazing few years, thank you.
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Review from M L (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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A wonderful nursery with experienced staff and a great culture of fun, care and safety. We moved our child from another nursery to this setting and have been very pleased with the changes we have noticed and the quality of the education and provision.
A wonderful nursery with experienced staff and a great culture of fun, care and safety. We moved our child from another nursery to this setting and have been very pleased with the changes we have noticed and the quality of the education and provision.
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Review from S P (Grandfather of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery is a wonderful nursery, my child is always happy to go and I have the most confidence when leaving him, knowing they will care for my child extremely well. Thank you to all the staff who are friendly, professional and highly skilled.
The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery is a wonderful nursery, my child is always happy to go and I have the most confidence when leaving him, knowing they will care for my child extremely well. Thank you to all the staff who are friendly, professional and highly skilled.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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The Secret Garden is a really lovely nursery, and I feel relaxed knowing my children are being so well looked after by the kind and caring staff. In my opinion, the staff go above and beyond, and my children have always been happy to attend.
They serve three good meals a day and regularly add...
The Secret Garden is a really lovely nursery, and I feel relaxed knowing my children are being so well looked after by the kind and caring staff. In my opinion, the staff go above and beyond, and my children have always been happy to attend.
They serve three good meals a day and regularly add additional activities to entertain the children.
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Review from Tig B (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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We have two children at The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) and we absolutely love the home-from-home atmosphere that the setting provides. Our children have different needs, though both high energy, and the staff and nursery cater for both of them amazingly. The children's...
We have two children at The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford) and we absolutely love the home-from-home atmosphere that the setting provides. Our children have different needs, though both high energy, and the staff and nursery cater for both of them amazingly. The children's development is always enabled with fun and nurturing activities focused around play and social interaction. The relationships that they foster with the staff and other children are wonderful.
The nursery is also extremely supportive towards us, as parents/carers. Flexibility and understanding are two words I would use to describe how we are looked after but also compassionate. I genuinely feel that my children are loved here, not just another child that attends the setting.
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Review from Ash M (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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The Secret Garden Day Nursery is an outstanding provider with an amazing team of staff. My eldest son attended & absolutely loved it! There was no doubt where to send our youngest son when it was time! The staff are dedicated, friendly and so caring.
The communication is great and I am well...
The Secret Garden Day Nursery is an outstanding provider with an amazing team of staff. My eldest son attended & absolutely loved it! There was no doubt where to send our youngest son when it was time! The staff are dedicated, friendly and so caring.
The communication is great and I am well supported and have a good understanding of my son’s progress and next steps.
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Sarah WhittakerJob Title Area ManagerJoined 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...
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 BurgessJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 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...
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.
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