Forest Hall Private Day Nursery Reviews (14)
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Forest Hall Private Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.909) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forest Hall Private Day Nursery has 14 reviews.
Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2025
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My daughter started Forest hall nursery in Jan 25 and had her last today in August 25. I can't express enough how lovely the staff are and it shows my daughter absolutely loved it here. The only reason we left is due to my eldest being in a different school closer to home so made sense to move her closer
to home and for work purposes. All the staff are professional and friendly and give you updates on what they have done throughout the day through the app and a full debrief at pick up time. I know she will miss all of the staff but they have definitely made her first school experience amazing. I would 100% recommend them to all my family and friends.
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Review from Liz S (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2025
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Such an amazing setting!
Both of my children have attended since they were around 1 year old, and they've both been so happy here.
The manager and her team put so much time and effort into building strong relationships with the children from day one, and it really shows in how much they learn, grow,
Both of my children have attended since they were around 1 year old, and they've both been so happy here.
The manager and her team put so much time and effort into building strong relationships with the children from day one, and it really shows in how much they learn, grow,
and thrive while having fun with staff who genuinely care.
I wouldn't recommend anywhere else!
I wouldn't recommend anywhere else!
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Review from Chelsea K (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025
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We visited several nurseries in the area, but this one stood out from the moment we stepped through the gate - it just felt right. Our daughter settled in straight away and has loved it ever since. Every morning she's excited to go, looking forward to seeing her friends and the wonderful nursery staff.
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development over the past three years has been incredible. Her speech has flourished, and she always has so many stories to share in the car on the way home. The staff are brilliant at keeping us informed, and they've been incredibly supportive during key milestones like toilet training and dropping naps.
We truly cannot fault this nursery. The team go above and beyond every day. They genuinely care, and it shows in how happy, confident, and settled our daughter is. She absolutely adores the staff and has never once had an issue - and she's there five days a week!
We're so impressed we've already signed up our next baby and she hasn't even arrived yet!
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Review from DS (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 July 2025
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My granddaughter loves this Nursery, the staff are all fantastic and always go that extra mile. Loads of activities, healthy eating. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. The manager and the girls do a fantastic job
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Review from Michael G (Father of Child) published on 30 June 2025
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I have one child who attends this nursery. started at 2 years old. She loves going to nursery. In her first year, she came on leaps and bounds with the help of all the staff. Everyone is amazing and very competent in their role. Every day is full of fun and lots of learning. I highly recommend this
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025
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We moved our son from another nursery for his final pre-school year and we couldn't be happier with our decision. The staff have been brilliant with him. They're really invested in the children they take care of and take a very child-centred approach. The Early Years room is always well thought out
with lots of options for the children to choose. We are so happy with the setting that our son will be moving to the after school club based on the same site when he moves to school in September. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Sammie D (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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We can’t recommend this nursery enough.
Our son started at two, and it’s his last day today.
From day one, he has been shown so much love and care from all staff. You can tell how much they all care for the kids.
We’ve been shown so much support in ways we never expected.
Nothing has ever been
Our son started at two, and it’s his last day today.
From day one, he has been shown so much love and care from all staff. You can tell how much they all care for the kids.
We’ve been shown so much support in ways we never expected.
Nothing has ever been
a problem or too much to ask for.
The rooms, activities, food and outdoor space have been amazing and faultless.
Nursery is his favourite place, and we are so sad he has to leave.
Thank you for everything.
The rooms, activities, food and outdoor space have been amazing and faultless.
Nursery is his favourite place, and we are so sad he has to leave.
Thank you for everything.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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I highly recommend Forest Hall Day Nursery, my daughter has been attending for just under a year and my son was here previously, around five years ago. All staff are kind, lovley and caring with both children and parents, we receive regular updates on what our children are learning and getting up to.
Great outside area for the children to play, my daughter also seems to enjoy the food.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Amazing nursery! My daughter is striving so much already! The staff are amazing and so accommodating! I couldn't be happier with my current child care provider and never been so happy with the service of care my daughter is receiving. Thank you!
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Review from Vic S (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2021
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This is a wonderful early year setting. Warm friendly staff. Close-knit setting - both of our girls have gone to this nursey, and the warm family feeling you get every time you send your child into nursery is comforting.
Our girls have made firm friends here and have had strong bonds with their key
Our girls have made firm friends here and have had strong bonds with their key
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The staff make the most of each area of the space indoors and outdoors. Plenty of holistic play, and I would recommend this setting time and time again.
The staff make the most of each area of the space indoors and outdoors. Plenty of holistic play, and I would recommend this setting time and time again.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2021
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This is a wonderful nursery. I took my little boy here a year ago when he was only 10-months-old, and felt nervous because he was so little, but the staff were all absolutely amazing. They are so warm, reassuring and loving with the children and my little boy never looked back through the door at me
leaving. The manager and her team have been brilliant; they were very understanding of my changing work situation and have been super throughout the whole covid situation. I have nothing but praise for them.
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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2021
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We have used the nursery for 2 of our children so far, 1 who is still there. They have both loved it, and our third child will start in May. We wouldn't dream of sending her anywhere else.
We will also use them for school club from May, and love that we can provide this continuity of care for our children.
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We will also use them for school club from May, and love that we can provide this continuity of care for our children.
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nursery is like a home from home environment for the children. The staff are well trained, friendly and very approachable. They treat the children like their own and provide a broad range of activities all year round.
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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2021
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My daughter loves coming to nursery here. The setting is lovely, surrounded by trees and lots of outdoor space to play in. The rooms are really well equipped, and the staff have always been fantastic, but the way they've adapted to the new challenges the last 10-months have brought has been outstanding.
The new safety measures put in place for social distancing are very effective, but the fun and activities have continued regardless. I am given daily updates on my daughter's activities, as well as online updates on specific activities with photos and learning information.
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Review from Anna (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2018
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A brilliant nursery that my daughter has attended since she was 9 months old.
The staff are amazing and treat the children like their own, nothing is a trouble. Activities and visits are carefully planned and children centred.
My daughter has thrived here and we will be sad to say goodbye when she
The staff are amazing and treat the children like their own, nothing is a trouble. Activities and visits are carefully planned and children centred.
My daughter has thrived here and we will be sad to say goodbye when she
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Highly recommended. The manager and the team are all amazing!
Highly recommended. The manager and the team are all amazing!
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Review Score: 8.9 (8.909)
Overview of Review Score
The Review Score of 8.9 (8.909) out of 10 for Forest Hall Private Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
- The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
- The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 6 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:
- 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Forest Hall Private Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 5
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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 3.909 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Forest Hall Private Day Nursery is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
- 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
- 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 97 number of registered child places is 19.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.4 = 0.309
- When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
- If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.