Minnows Children's Day Nursery

39 Turford Avenue, Bramble Farm, Middlesbrough TS3 9AT
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Minnows Children's Day Nursery has an interior purposely converted to suit skilled early years learning, with three activity rooms for each age group and an excellent outdoor play area.

Professionals focus on building strong relationships with both parents and their children, while their is support within the curriculum for independent thinking and development.

A key person system ensures there is regular feedback on progress and staff are also trained to support positive behaviour.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Fiona Longworth (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Minnows Children's Day Nursery Reviews (155)

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Minnows Children's Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.990) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Minnows Children's Day Nursery has 155 reviews.

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Review from Lynda B (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Minnows are great for my granddaughter. She has settled well and the staff are really caring and friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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Review from R I (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just recently joined Minnows and has never experienced the whole playgroup of other babas and toddlers etc and she absolutely loves it and it’s down to the teachers. They are absolutely lovely and easy to talk to, they help in any way possible and keep you updated, they are a great team
and couldn’t have wanted better for my daughter's whole first experience in a room of other babas. She is thriving even more with the help of Minnows great team! Thank you so much for being who use all are!
Reply from Hanna Reeve, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words and continued support
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Review from Kerri M (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to Minnows since he was 9 months old and still comes during holidays, all the staff are amazing with him he will not go anywhere else. I would definitely recommend Minnows to anyone wanting childcare. The staff are so friendly and caring.
Reply from Hanna Reeve, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words and continued support.
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Review from Stefan A (Father of Child) published on 6 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Definitely recommend Minnows. Quality care of both my children. Great communication with staff regarding the daily routine of my daughter. Thank you Minnows!
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Review from Catalina I (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with the care that our daughter is provided. As a mother, I can see changes in my daughter regarding some challenges. We want to thank all the staff at Minnos for everything they have done so far.
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Review from S T (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are fabulous. Always happy to help. My daughter loves nursery.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a very lovely nursery. They take care of our son like a family member would. The staff are friendly and very nice.
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Review from Rilwan A (Father of Child) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff members at Minnows are nice and quite professional, they made my son comfortable from day one.
My son hasn't had much social exposure due to covid, but his social interaction has remarkably improved since starting at the nursery.
I reckon he has loads of fun and various activities because
he is tired after he returns.
The staff make a daily report for the parents of what his activities are like on the day, how much he ate and nappy changes etc.
Overall, Minnnows Children's Day Nursery is excellent.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write the review, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from M W (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been using this nursery for three years, and I wouldn't send them anywhere else. The staff are brilliant, and my kids have so much fun at nursery. They don't want to come home when I pick them up!
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thanks for your great review, the staff do work hard to make nursery life fun and exciting.
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Review from Shelby L (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has settled in very well and loves coming to school. All the staff are very helpful and welcoming and made him settle so much easier.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review, it is very much appreciated. I am glad your child is settled and loves coming to nursery.
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child really enjoys coming to nursery. The staff can't do enough to support my child and also us as a family. My child has grown in many ways since starting Minnows. I couldn't recommend it anymore; it's amazing!
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thanks for taking the time to write the review, it is very much appreciated. I am so pleased the staff support you all as a family and that you feel the nursery is amazing.
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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's an amazing place. My daughter loves every minute at nursery, and she looks forward to coming.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review, I'm glad your daughter loves coming to nursery.
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Review from Amanda B (Guardian of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Minnows is a fantastic day nursery that caters to all my child's needs, they provide stimulating activities that encourages my child to enjoy her learning experience. Nothing is too much trouble for the friendly staff who have been very accommodating to my changing shifts at work. My child looks forward
to going to nursery and I feel content knowing she is well looked after and safe. The meals are fantastic, filling and healthy and a great value for money. The setting is clean and comfortable. All round great nursery and I would recommend, 10/10.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for writing such a lovely review, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Michelle K (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has attended this nursery since he was 9 months old, he is now 2 years old. He absolutely loves going to nursery, the staff are all so friendly and understanding. They do a fantastic job. I wouldn't take my grandson to any other nursery. He has come on brilliant with his talking, walking
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Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review Michelle, it is very much appreciated. I am so pleased your grandson loves coming to nursery and I am sure the staff will be happy with your comments.
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Review from Levi P (Father of Child) published on 20 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff, friendly environment caring staff my son absolutely loves going and has shown a lot of educational growth since going back.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review Levi, it is very much appreciated. It is great to know your son loves coming to nursery and that he is developing well since coming back.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Minnows Children's Day Nursery is a very warm and welcoming nursery. The staff are lovely and very helpful and make it so easy for yourself and child to feel comfortable in the nursery.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for writing the review R M, it is very much appreciated. It is lovely to hear from you that you feel the staff are lovely and very helpful. They do put the children at the heart of…read more
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Review from P R (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have attended Minnows for many years now, 3 of whom have left. My youngest is 10 years old and see's the nursery as a second home. They have been very supportive and have helped with everything I have asked for. The staff are lovely, fun and caring and always go up and beyond what is asked
of them. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review, it is so lovely to hear that the staff have been very supportive, lovely, fun and caring.
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Review from Luci B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery care fantastic for my son, they have really helped him move forward with his development and extra needs. Couldn't be happier with the care my son receives. The lunches are great also.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review, Luci, it is very much appreciated. I am pleased the nursery provide fantastic care for your son and is developing well.
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Review from Shelby H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, my daughter loves going, would recommend to anyone. Best nursery I've seen.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thanks, Shelby, for the lovely review, it is very much appreciated. I am sure all the staff will be over the moon with your comments about how you feel about the nursery.
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fab, always willing to help. Always friendly and polite. My children love Minnows and I wouldn't dream of using anywhere else.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review, Rebecca, it is very much appreciated. I am pleased your children love Minnows and that you wouldn't dream of using anywhere else.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.990)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.990) out of 10 for Minnows Children's Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.990 for Minnows Children's Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (202 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.99
  2. 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Minnows Children's Day Nursery is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

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Hanna Reeve

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education and have been the manager at minnows since June 2022 I have also been deputy manager since 2019

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Jill Ruane

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2003

I have worked at Minnows since 2003 and hold a level 5 foundation stage degree in the early years. I am also the room leader in the two-year-old room

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Fiona Longworth

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

I have a Level 6. I have been with the company since 2021. I have progressed in my career, starting as a nursery practitioner to becoming Deputy Manager. I am based in the 2-year-old room.

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