Jubilee Centre, Hildebrand Barracks, Penny Pot Lane, Harrogate HG3 2SD
Owner: Penny Pot Nursery & Creche
Person in charge: Margaret Heys (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: North Yorkshire County Council
Number of Staff: 13
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care
Registered Charity Number: 1072870
Total Places for Children: 50
Age Range: from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0730-1800
When Closed: Bank Holidays & 10 weeks per year
Fees Guide: Under 2's £4.53, over 2's £3.70, funded 15 hours
Directions:
On Penny Pot Lane there is a small white picket fence, turn between two black gates, drive down to the very bottom, the Nursery is the last building on the left, walk down the side of the building and the entrance is at the bottom of the path.
Parking:
Park in the large car park on the right hand side of the road.
The Review Score of 9.4 (maximum of 10) for Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 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 4.806 for Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.806
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 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 10 positive Reviews (50 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 6 Reviews ÷ 10 Target = 0.600
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.406)
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Zoe D (Mother of Child) on Monday 11 September 2017. Relates to August 2017.
My son settled in really easily and his confidence is growing daily. I love his new sense of independence and his inter-social skills have developed and helped him grow a strong personality. I love the Penny Pot team and feel more than comfortable leaving him in their hands.
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Josephine M (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 7 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My son transferred to Pennypot Nursery from another nursery during the course of the term. When he joined Pennypot Nursery I was overwhelmed with the care they gave my son. With the support of the staff, he was able to immediately fit in without any problems. The care provided is professional, excellent and brilliant. When I am at work I don't even worry about my son because I know he is in perfect, capable and professional hands. My son has benefited tremendously and he has also developed and come out of his shell. He enjoys going to nursery. He has developed so much in his social skills and his vocabulary is rich and amazing. The nursery provides a safe, friendly nurturing environment for the children. Each day of the week is filled with different activities which are educational and fun. One word to describe Pennypot Nursery would be "Amazing". It is also very good value for money. I would highly recommend Pennypot Nursery.
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Vikki L (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 June 2017. Relates to May 2017.
When my little girl started at Penny Pot she was very shy having been at home with mum for 3 years. Within just a few weeks in the Superstars room, she had made fantastic relationships with the staff and lovely friendships with the other children. She is coming home after each session having learnt something new and so excited to go back the following day.
She also participates in the organised Mini Kicks session which she wouldn't have the opportunity to do without being at Penny Pot.
We are so grateful to the staff for helping my little girl grow and develop into a much more confident outgoing little girl
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Margaret Heys, Manager at Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche responded to this review on 05 Jun 2017:
Thank you for such a lovely review. The staff really appreciate your kind words.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Leah J (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
So glad we chose Penny Pot for our child's first nursery. We were both anxious to put her in full time but the staff do a brilliant job and cannot be faulted. She absolutely adores them and has come on leaps and bounds since starting there at 1yo. Fab that you can go by the hours rather than a full time/part time block. We are moving area and taking her out of Penny Pot is by far the hardest thing of the lot as we now have a very high expectation of the next place!
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Margaret Heys, Manager at Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche responded to this review on 05 Jun 2017:
Thank you so much for a wonderful review. We are going to miss you and hope your next journey will be as good.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Gillian H (Mother of Child) on Friday 2 June 2017. Relates to May 2017.
My son has been attending the nursery since he was 9 months old, he is just coming up to two now. The staff are fantastic with him and he absolutely loves it there. I literally cannot get him out of the place at the end of the day. The facilities are fantastic and the kids have so much space to run around. I would highly recommend this nursery.
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Margaret Heys, Manager at Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche responded to this review on 05 Jun 2017:
It means such a lot for the staff to know that they do a fantastic job, thank you.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Mark H (Father of Child) on Friday 2 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Very friendly staff, my little boy loves it here. It's much bigger than other nursery's allowing more room to play and good outdoor space too. It’s a perfect ratio of staff to children allowing for a very dedicated environment.
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Margaret Heys, Manager at Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche responded to this review on 05 Jun 2017:
Thank you for your review, we enjoy hearing that we are doing great things.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Katie R (Mother of Child) on Sunday 12 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Our daughter couldn't love Penny Pot nursery in Harrogate more.
We found the nursery from the council list and of the ones we when to visit it was far bigger, more activities, more friendly and they took her allergy very seriously even training more staff around this and setting up special instructions in every room and making her own medical bag.
I feel she is far safer due to the location and it also gives them more chance to go out to the local park.
The space in the nursery is fab, large rooms, a newly furnished outdoor and covered area so they can get out even when it's raining.
The food is good and the level of activities she does every day are fab. The staff are also great at instilling new things we are teaching her or encouraging her to play, share, be polite, learn and turn new things with confidence.
Our daughter really loves the staff and other children and always runs in and out happy.
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Margaret Heys, Manager at Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche responded to this review on 27 Mar 2017:
Thank you for your lovely review, your daughter always makes us smile and laugh.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Amy R (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 8 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My daughter first started Penny Pot Pre-School at 18 months old and is currently in pre-school getting ready to go to school in September. She has always loved coming to nursery and her development has come on leaps since starting. She has turned into a fantastic bright confident child. She has excellent relationships with her carers and key worker, and the management are always very helpful. All around lovely setting.
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Margaret Heys, Manager at Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche responded to this review on 13 Mar 2017:
Thank you for reviewing, your daughter is a credit to you, and is always a pleasure to have at the setting.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Katy (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 8 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Pennypot Pre-School is a lovely nursery. The staff are very friendly, approachable and they give the children the best care. My children always come home happy from nursery and look forward to going. The nursery and staff are very flexible and accommodating - highly recommended!
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Margaret Heys, Manager at Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche responded to this review on 13 Mar 2017:
Thank you for your kind words.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by E S (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 7 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Penny Pot is a lovely, friendly nursery and my daughter has been extremely happy there over the past 20 months including a transition to me returning to work full-time. The days are packed full of fun activities including plenty of outside time and the staff are always on hand to reassure and offer advice.
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Margaret Heys, Manager at Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche responded to this review on 08 Mar 2017:
Thank you, Emily, for your kind words, it's lovely to have your daughter attending here.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Helen P (Mother of Child) on Monday 6 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My son has been attending since he was 7 months old, he is now 3.5 years and daughter just over a year, she is 18 months. They are both very happy here and look forward to their nursery days. The personal approach of the management and staff is excellent. The managers also try to be flexible and understand the needs of working parents as well as the children.
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Margaret Heys, Manager at Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche responded to this review on 08 Mar 2017:
Thank you, Helen, both your children are wonderful and it is a pleasure to look after them.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Hayley b (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 24 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
My son really enjoys nursery and the staff are superb . He has come on leaps and bounds since starting at the nursery and is well in front of others his age that we know outside of the nursery.
How likely would you be to recommend Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
April 2012
Recipient: Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche
Date: Thursday 05 Apr 2012
Other Day Nurseries located nearby to Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche
Click here for information on how to remove the 'other' Day Nursery listings from your profile page
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche to verify any information. Our terms and conditions can be viewed here. Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche has a Basic Service – more info.