Thrive Lark Hill House

My child loves coming to nursery and we are very thankful for all of the staff who my child has had so far. They have also been very supportive with clear awareness training/equipment etc.

Excellent overall experience.

They definitely know the children, taking time to learn their routine, likes and dislikes. They listen to any concerns and update parents regularly with development and actions to aim for. They are accommodating and flexible - developing a good parent/staff relationship.

The staff are lovely too, really helpful and knowledgeable.

Lovely nursery, staff are caring and attentive. They are brilliant at keeping us up to date with changes and the development of our son. Would recommend them to anyone. I'm a very busy person and they make life so much easier, I don't need to worry about sending in nappies. They update the app throughout the day so I can see what's going on with my son (sleep, food etc). My little boy is very outdoorsy and this is perfect for him. They put him in a waterproof suit and let him explore and get fresh air. Inside they do lots of different activities every day to keep him engaged.

We are very happy with the care that other children receive at Astley Nature Kindergarten. They have always communicated well with us and we feel our children's learning is progressing well in their care, especially the facilities for forest school and outdoor learning. Both my children love being outside and they thrive in this environment. The only improvement that would help is more frequent updates about activities/learning they are taking part in as the communication app is not really used as much as they could use this - overall we are happy with the care received at Astley Nature Kindergarten.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants their child to do exciting activities, learn new things, follow a curriculum and also anyone who values the importance of outdoor play.

Very good nursery and respectful professional staff. Fantastic outdoor area which is so good for the children. We are always greeted with a smile and nothing is too much trouble, the management are really helpful and have been flexible. I am very happy.

Fantastic nursery with excellent facilities! My little girl absolutely loves her nursery days. The staff are brilliant and have really worked with her to build her confidence and help her develop friendship groups. She has learnt so much since she started and has built a great bond with staff and other children. The staff work really hard to teach the children about a number of topics including literacy and numeracy and the nature garden is a brilliant addition where the children can learn all about the outside environment as well. The meals are healthy and varied. Would definitely recommend Astley Nature Kindergarten.

We will be sending our youngest when I return from maternity leave if there is space.

We would highly recommend!

Both my children (4 years, 22 months) attend the nursery and they love it. As parents, we are really happy with the care and attention that our children and we wouldn’t send them anywhere else. We love the nursery and the staff.

Great nursery. My son has attended since March 2022 and loves it. All the staff are lovely and accommodating. They are currently helping us with potty training and following our lead. The outdoor area is amazing.

My little boy has been attending Astley Nature Kindergarten since he was 18 months old, he is now almost 4! We chose to send him here after reading so many positive reviews, and I feel it was one of the best decisions we made. The outdoor space is amazing, and the kids spend so much time outside. The staff have been so supportive throughout. They are friendly, genuine, and caring, and have given me invaluable advice and support over the past couple of years. A really great nursery!

My little boy is doing so well at nursery and he gets so much stimulation. I love that he gets a lot of outdoor playtime as the grounds are so big, he is very active and there are lots for him to do. He has been at the nursery since he was 1 year old and is now in Preschool 1 room and has great relationships with the staff. I would recommend this nursery.

Both of our children have been at Astley Nature Kindergarten and they have loved it. All of the team are fantastic and the children have created a great bond with many of the staff. The setup is great too with a brilliant outdoor space. Can't recommend them enough!

This nursery is absolutely amazing. The staff go above and beyond for your children, nothing is too much. They have a varied menu which my little one always comes home full. The activities that the staff do with the children and the learning instructions they give are fabulous. The outdoor area is very big and the staff make the most of this. Would recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for childcare.

My son joined Astley Nature Kindergarten when he was 15 months old after having been with a childminder for 8 months. I was very concerned that he would adjust poorly to a bigger, louder, busier group especially as contact with other children outside of the childminders was minimal thanks to the pandemic. He did amazingly well during his contact sessions which were arranged to accommodate my work schedule and he absolutely flourished thereafter. He started 2 months ago but it already feels like his second home. He goes to the nursery every day with a big smile, loves all the staff, and can already identify/greet 3 of the staff members by name. He spends a lot of time in their gorgeous outdoor space which I am thrilled about as we lead an outdoor lifestyle. I love reading about what he's been up to during the day and love seeing photographs of him interacting with the staff and other little ones. The staff are always happy and enthusiastic and are always available if I have any concerns.

Very welcoming and brilliant set out. All the staff are loving and caring and brilliant with the children. My child loves the nursery and has made lots of new friends.

Overall I think this is one of the best in the area.