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 K A (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter comes every week. Brilliant nursery and staff are absolutely great. Always there for me when I have any concerns.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review K A, it is very much appreciated. I am pleased that you think the nursery is brilliant and the staff are great.
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Review from Lauren D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends this nursery and since she started, her development and speech have come on massively.
Reply from Donna Mosley, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
We are so pleased you are happy with your daughters development and how her speech has developed.
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Review from Jenna B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery my little one has loved being here and the staff are amazing.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, it is very much appreciated. I am glad to hear that your little one loves nursery and that you think the staff are amazing.
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Review from Tyler C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves Minnows Nursery, she's started to love painting and exploring more since starting. The staff are lovely and my daughter took to them straight away.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
I am so pleased your daughter loves nursery and is enjoying exploring in nursery. We are so pleased she has settled well in nursery.
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Review from Kara C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Minnows Children's Day Nursery is a very welcoming nursery. My daughter really enjoys it. It's a very welcoming school.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for a lovely review Kara, it is very much appreciated. I am please your daughter loves coming to nursery and that you are made to feel very welcome.
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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very flexible, staff all very friendly.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the review E R, it is very much appreciated. It is lovely to know that the staff are all friendly.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think Minnows is a fantastic nursery and my daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, it is very much appreciated. I am glad you feel your daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since starting.
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Review from Craig D (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was very unsure about nursery but the staff made him feel very welcome and he settled in straight away.
He loves nursery days, his confidence, talking and manners have been excellent as a result.
Staff are all fantastic with us and him, always happy to tell us about his day and what he ate
for dinner. Can't wait until my other son starts in April this year.
Very happy.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review Craig, it is very much appreciated. I am so pleased your son has settled into nursery life, that he loves attending and has grown in confidence. We look forward to…read more
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Review from Rebecca R (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has learned so much and has come on loads since starting nursery. She is extremely eager to go soon as you say the word nursery she is ready to go and attends without any fuss. Really couldn't fault the nursery and would definitely recommend to anyone.
Reply from Christine Prendergast, Nurseries Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for your great review, Rebecca, it is very much appreciated. It is lovely to know that your daughter is eager to come to nursery, that she has learnt so much and that you would definitely…read more
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Minnows is a lovely nursery with lovely staff. This nursery was recommended to me by family and friends. My daughter really enjoys going to nursery and I know she has a lot of fun when she is here.
Reply from Donna Mosley, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I am so pleased your daughter enjoys nursery.
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Review from C W (Aunt of Child) published on 15 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with Minnows, all of the girls are lovely and friendly. They made my nephew feel very welcome when he started there. He enjoys his time at Minnows and staff are always happy to talk and let you know how things are, they couldn't be more helpful.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased you and your nephew enjoy Minnows.
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Review from Ryan B (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy loves Minnows.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for your review we are so pleased your son enjoys nursery.
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Review from Daniel S (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery, couldn't fault anything my daughter loves coming.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, we are so pleased your daughter enjoys nursery.
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Review from Jenna B (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fab nursery my little girl has come on amazing and loves coming here.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review, and so pleased your child loves to come to nursery.
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Review from Gareth W (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child is very very happy to go to nursery every day. Very helpful staff had my child ready early for an appointment, good learning skills, great meals, excellent experience for the children would recommend.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely comments. We are so pleased your happy.
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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at Minnows and gets excited to go the staff are fantastic and very friendly, it has all the facilities you would want and need and communication is great. I would definitely recommend this nursery I feel at ease and happy my daughter is very safe and will be looked after to
the highest of standard.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments and so pleased your daughter gets excited to see us.
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Review from Amy F (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has started at Minnows Day Nursery, he has made massive progress with his speech, interaction and learning to be with other children. I would recommend Minnows Day Nursery to all my friends and family. I am so happy with all the staff.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for the lovely review. It is so nice to hear your son has made progress and enjoys nursery.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding staff and nursery. The kids love it.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
We are so happy your children love nursery and thank you for the lovely review.
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Review from Beth L (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff. Always happy and welcoming. Great with helping to settle my daughter when she is upset.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
What a lovely review, thank you for your lovely comments.
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Review from G L (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant. My granddaughter loves coming here every week. It helps her to mix with other children.
Reply from Donna Mosely, Manager at Minnows Children's Day Nursery
Thank you for such a lovely review, we are happy your granddaughter enjoys nursery.
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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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