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 Leigh M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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The Secret Garden is an amazing nursery! My oldest started his journey when he was 3 and I couldn’t have picked a better nursery for him to attend! All parents worry about leaving their child daily, especially with other people but my worries disappeared immediately!
The team are absolutely...
The Secret Garden is an amazing nursery! My oldest started his journey when he was 3 and I couldn’t have picked a better nursery for him to attend! All parents worry about leaving their child daily, especially with other people but my worries disappeared immediately! The team are absolutely amazing!
The genuine love and care they give to each child really speaks for itself.
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Review from Rebecca O (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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The Secret Garden nursery is an absolute godsend. I adore the setting and all the staff. My daughter is always so excited to go and, when I pick her up, she is absolutely buzzing! They take so much care and attention and really do love the children. I have never felt more secure leaving my daughter...
The Secret Garden nursery is an absolute godsend. I adore the setting and all the staff. My daughter is always so excited to go and, when I pick her up, she is absolutely buzzing! They take so much care and attention and really do love the children. I have never felt more secure leaving my daughter in someone else’s care. The day she leaves for school will be a very sad one! Thank you so much for making the morning run an absolute breeze!
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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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We have loved having our child at Secret Garden Nursery. The staff go above and beyond to get to know your child and plan their next steps. Communication is top notch and I always feel like I know what my child does during her day.
We have loved having our child at Secret Garden Nursery. The staff go above and beyond to get to know your child and plan their next steps. Communication is top notch and I always feel like I know what my child does during her day.
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Review from P B (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My son currently attends this nursery. He enjoys going in every day and is so excited when he knows we are on the way there. The staff are always polite and helpful. Would highly recommend to other parents.
My son currently attends this nursery. He enjoys going in every day and is so excited when he knows we are on the way there. The staff are always polite and helpful. Would highly recommend to other parents.
↩Reply from Sarah Whittaker, Area Manager at The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford)
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review it means so much to us to hear that you are both so happy at the nursery.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Secret Garden is great, the staff who work with my little one are friendly, professional and caring, and that’s all of them, they all have a high standard of caring in place and my little one likes all of them. The nursery also endorses multi-culture and gives the kids really good experiences of...
Secret Garden is great, the staff who work with my little one are friendly, professional and caring, and that’s all of them, they all have a high standard of caring in place and my little one likes all of them. The nursery also endorses multi-culture and gives the kids really good experiences of different cultures by celebrating different holidays, putting a lot of effort in arranging different activities and decorating to suit the holidays. And also, the food provided in the nursery is also great, freshly prepared and my little one enjoys eating there too. And being awarded the top 20 nursery has shown that the nursery has a high standard across the board which makes the parents think and feel the same that the kids are safe and happy with them. Overall, we really enjoying Secret Garden and would really recommend it.
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Outstanding nursery! The staff and the management are excellent and have really helped both children settle into nursery life. We love that the children get outside playtime everyday and the food is varied and homemade.
The rooms are bright and the activities are creative and fun. The staff keep...
Outstanding nursery! The staff and the management are excellent and have really helped both children settle into nursery life. We love that the children get outside playtime everyday and the food is varied and homemade. The rooms are bright and the activities are creative and fun. The staff keep us up to date with everything that is going on via the app which is really useful.
We couldn’t be happier with The Secret Garden!
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website•
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We chose this nursery for our son when he was a month old, just prior to lockdown. We felt it had a lovely atmosphere and the children and staff seemed happy (and many had been there for years which is a big plus!). By the time my son actually started, we were nervous since he had barely had a...
We chose this nursery for our son when he was a month old, just prior to lockdown. We felt it had a lovely atmosphere and the children and staff seemed happy (and many had been there for years which is a big plus!). By the time my son actually started, we were nervous since he had barely had a chance to socialise, never mind being left with anyone before due to COVID! We needn’t have been though, we were cared for as much as our son! Nothing is too much trouble. We now have our daughter at the nursery too and we are still very pleased we made the right choice. We love how the staff greet the children with a big smile and as though they are family. There always seems to be lots of fun activities for the children to take part in, as well as plenty of free play.
Would definitely recommend The Secret Garden to anyone. Thank you!
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website•
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A brilliant nursery that is very focused on personalised activities for the children. Lots of topics focus on the children’s interests, and the staff gives suggestions on extra ways to engage the children at home to continue learning.
Lovely, friendly staff who clearly care about the kids!
A brilliant nursery that is very focused on personalised activities for the children. Lots of topics focus on the children’s interests, and the staff gives suggestions on extra ways to engage the children at home to continue learning.
Lovely, friendly staff who clearly care about the kids!
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Review from Rheanna W (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My son started nursery a couple of weeks ago, and it was such a hard transition for both of us! But he absolutely loves it! This nursery has made him feel so comfortable, and the staff have been amazing with keeping in contact with me and making my son feel at ease! I can’t thank the staff enough...
My son started nursery a couple of weeks ago, and it was such a hard transition for both of us! But he absolutely loves it! This nursery has made him feel so comfortable, and the staff have been amazing with keeping in contact with me and making my son feel at ease! I can’t thank the staff enough for being so amazing and really engaging in learning what my son likes to do. The staff really do take their time to listen, play and get to know the children's needs. This is what I’ve been wanting from a nursery. We thank you so much.
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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website•
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It’s all about the people that work there. They create a wonderful experience for our little one. He loves going to nursery: he walks in in the morning and just shouts ‘bye daddy’. At the end of the day he is excited to tell me all about the things he got up to during the day.
It’s all about the people that work there. They create a wonderful experience for our little one. He loves going to nursery: he walks in in the morning and just shouts ‘bye daddy’. At the end of the day he is excited to tell me all about the things he got up to during the day.
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Review from O D (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My son started at The Secret Garden in 2019 and his little sister is also there now and what a great experience it has been. The staff have been so professional, welcoming and friendly and both my children have thrived, no doubt having been given a wonderful start in life. I would recommend this...
My son started at The Secret Garden in 2019 and his little sister is also there now and what a great experience it has been. The staff have been so professional, welcoming and friendly and both my children have thrived, no doubt having been given a wonderful start in life. I would recommend this place for sure!
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Review from Amy J (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website•
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We have sent three children to The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery over the last eight years and it is great. The staff are so caring with the children. I have the utmost confidence in the service they provide. I would recommend the nursery and its staff to all.
We have sent three children to The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery over the last eight years and it is great. The staff are so caring with the children. I have the utmost confidence in the service they provide. I would recommend the nursery and its staff to all.
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Review from Ayben A (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My child loves all the staff at The Secret Garden Day Nursery! I wish we had found you earlier. The staff are really friendly and attentive. When I leave my child in the morning, she looks forward to a great day ahead.
My child loves all the staff at The Secret Garden Day Nursery! I wish we had found you earlier. The staff are really friendly and attentive. When I leave my child in the morning, she looks forward to a great day ahead.
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Review from N E (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Wonderful nursery. Caring staff and great communication with parents and my daughter loves it there. Children's current interests guide focus/learning. Meal plans are well thought out and I love that independence is encouraged at meal times.
Wonderful nursery. Caring staff and great communication with parents and my daughter loves it there. Children's current interests guide focus/learning. Meal plans are well thought out and I love that independence is encouraged at meal times.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2023 Submitted via Website•
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The staff at The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery are absolutely wonderful! My daughter has been going for two years now, initially very shy and unsure owing to the lack of social interaction during the pandemic, but she has absolutely come on leaps and bounds during her time there.
She is a...
The staff at The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery are absolutely wonderful! My daughter has been going for two years now, initially very shy and unsure owing to the lack of social interaction during the pandemic, but she has absolutely come on leaps and bounds during her time there.
She is a happy and confident child, with excellent speech and manners all confounded by her time with the staff. I definitely recommend The Secret Garden to other parents!
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Review from Madhuri G (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has been at The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery for the last five months and she is really enjoying her time at nursery. The staff are lovely and friendly. Her English and vocabulary have improved significantly. The staff are so welcoming to both parents and kids. It is easy to...
My daughter has been at The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery for the last five months and she is really enjoying her time at nursery. The staff are lovely and friendly. Her English and vocabulary have improved significantly. The staff are so welcoming to both parents and kids. It is easy to address any queries about my daughter's day-to-day learning. Ladies are doing a fantastic job.
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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website•
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The ladies are lovely and take so much care over my daughter. You're never in the dark as to their antics during the day and my little girl just runs in every morning and smiles at everyone in reception. Happy child. Happy Mum. Highly recommend.
The ladies are lovely and take so much care over my daughter. You're never in the dark as to their antics during the day and my little girl just runs in every morning and smiles at everyone in reception. Happy child. Happy Mum. Highly recommend.
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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website•
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We are delighted with the nursery and all the staff. The facilities are excellent and the staff are very professional and genuinely care about the children. Our two children had an outstanding settlement and we thoroughly recommend this nursery.
We are delighted with the nursery and all the staff. The facilities are excellent and the staff are very professional and genuinely care about the children. Our two children had an outstanding settlement and we thoroughly recommend this nursery.
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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Fantastic nursery. The staff are all lovely. My child is well taken care of and has an amazing time when there. She plays with the children and staff and eats better than she does at home! We are definitely sending our second here. The staff communicate well and are happy to talk to you any time if...
Fantastic nursery. The staff are all lovely. My child is well taken care of and has an amazing time when there. She plays with the children and staff and eats better than she does at home! We are definitely sending our second here. The staff communicate well and are happy to talk to you any time if you have questions or concerns. I'd thoroughly recommend The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery!
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Review from Ryan J (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Fantastic nursery and great people. Our kids (2-year-old twins) love it and have created great bonds with the staff. The app to keep parents updated is brilliant too. Thanks so much to a fab team. Highly recommend.
Fantastic nursery and great people. Our kids (2-year-old twins) love it and have created great bonds with the staff. The app to keep parents updated is brilliant too. Thanks so much to a fab team. Highly recommend.
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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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