Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd

15 Marlborough Gardens, Stanwix, Carlisle CA3 9NH
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8.2 52 Reviews
  • Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd, Carlisle
Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd makes the most of a charming three-storey Victorian house, converted to suit a vibrant early years learning environment.

Quality resources have been put together to inspire children's interests, imaginations, and abilities, with staff committed to developing their full potential.

The team work closely with parents, looking for feedback on progress and communicating about any activities children enjoy and can do at home.

All staff members are fully qualified to a minimum of NVQ L3, all have up to date First Aid and Safeguarding training. All staff go on regular training courses to keep their knowledge up to date on various topics.

All staff are signed up to the DBS checking scheme and are checked regularly to ensure they have a clean police record.

All meals and snacks are completely free of charge and they also provide nappies, nappy wipes and cream, free of charge too.

Lunches (12pm-1pm) are freshly prepared and home cooked, and include such dishes as shepherd's pie, sweet potato and spinach bake, salmon pasta, turkey dinner, creamy chicken and pesto pasta, carrot and coriander soup - to name but a few!

Snacks (10:30am and 2:30pm) consist of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Tea (4pm) is either muffins with ham, crumpets and jam, ham and cheese pinwheels, bagels and cream cheese, spring rolls and vegetable samosas or pizza toast.

Both meals also have a small dessert also (whippy mousse, jelly, yoghurt, rice pudding, fromage frais, ice cream etc).
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Emma Clegg
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Emma Clegg (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 31

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 3 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Morning sessions are from 8am - 12pm
    Afternoon sessions are from 1pm - 5.30pm
    Full day sessions start at either 8 or 9am and finish at 5 or 5.30pm

  • All meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, creams etc are all completely free of charge for non grant children.
    Closed between Christmas and New year - no fee incurred.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-17:30
    Tuesday 08:00-17:30
    Wednesday 08:00-17:30
    Thursday 08:00-17:30
    Friday 08:00-17:30

When Closed

  • Between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • Street Parking outside

Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd Reviews (52)

8.2

Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.161) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd has 52 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is an absolutely outstanding nursery. I am so pleased that my son spent the first few years of his life at this nursery, the staff have helped to define him into a lovely amazing happy little boy. I couldn't recommend it enough, the staff brought my son on leaps and bounds. The communication
between staff and parents is excellent, they really do go above and beyond for your child. I just love the fact that every single member of staff is fully first aid trained, it's hard to find that in nurseries nowadays. My son really has had the best possible start in life with this nursery and I had total piece of mind leaving him there every day. There wasn't actually a day that I came away unhappy and I plan to send my other child to this nursery when the time comes.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Aww - thank you for your review :)

We try our best to work as close with parents as possible to give the best possible care to your precious little ones!

Can't wait to welcome the new bundle!…read more
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Review from Sandra M (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 daughters that attend the setting, a 3-year-old and 1-year-old. My 3-year-old has gone since she was 8 months and it is a second home for her. She is very comfortable and confident there. My 1-year-old started attending a few months ago and had settled well, greeting the carers with smiles
and giggles. We couldn't be happier with Jack and Jill's, The home cooked, hot meals provided are a fab mix and all the children seem to gobble them up, mine certainly do and often have seconds. Can not recommend highly enough.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Thank you for your review.
What can I say? You've summed up exactly what we aim for, a home environment the children treat as a second home. This is fab to hear.
The food certainly goes down a…read more
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Review from Gareth P (Father of Child) published on 26 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, my son has come on leaps and bounds since starting here the staff and management are great and always ensure my son is cared for. Me and my partner are always getting progression reports so we know where our son is in his learning development as well as being told from the staff how my
son has got on each day he is in.


Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Emma, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Thank you for your review.
He certainly has come on leaps and bounds! Fab to see.
We love that you enjoy and take time in reading and reviewing his reports before giving us feedback on them :)
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Review from Karlie S (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started last month and settled quickly, the staff are so friendly. They helped settle her in and she's learning a lot already. They make you feel comfortable leaving your child in great hands. I would definitely recommend to everyone.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Thank you for the review :)
She has settled beautifully and certainly didn't take long before she was part of the nursery family!
It's great to hear we've made you feel so comfortable so soon in…read more
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Review from P T (Guardian of Child) published on 26 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nursery has gone from strength to strength during the nearly three years that we have been taking our child there. The new outside play area is excellent and is used daily, regardless of the weather to ensure the children get fresh air and additional exercise.
The regular feedback forms for us
to complete are very comprehensive and allow us to help with development at home as well.
Toilet training, manners of children are very important in the setting ensuring that all the children are very polite and well behaved, pity they are not as well behaved at home as well! Our little one has learnt all about how to use computers there and is leaving us behind! Facebook page is well used and helps keep us in touch.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Wow!
Thank you so much for the review!
I don't even know where to begin! Knowing our efforts to progress the setting from strength to strength is not only recognised, but appreciated too means a…read more
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Review from Chris O (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have both of our girls in this nursery and it is fair to say that they love it! The staff are very professional and caring, instantly gaining our trust! The care they receive and structured activities have really helped their development, their confidence grows after each visit.


Both of our children

genuinely look forward to their time at Jack and Jill.
Reply from Emma Clegg, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Thank you for the feedback Chris. Lovely to hear the hard work of the staff is appreciated.
Fabio to hear the girls look forward to coming, as we look forward to seeing them :)
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Review from Shelley V (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two of my children have attended Jack and Jill's. My daughter started primary school confidently with the skills she learned at nursery. She loved the preschool class and felt comfortable with all the staff. My son started as a baby and has spent time in both rooms. He loves it and often asks when he's
going to nursery. He's got a strong connection with his keyworker and has come on so much. We will miss it when he starts primary school.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Thank you so much for the review!
It is great to hear we played part in getting her 'school ready' and the transition went so smoothly.
The Key Person system works fantastically and knowing the…read more
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Review from Anne C (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a lovely and homely feel this nursery has. My daughter loves going and barely even says goodbye to me anymore, she just runs in. Staff are kind and considerate. The food is cooked on the premises and is excellent quality. My daughter speaks three languages and the staff have accommodated brilliantly.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Thank you for your review!
We love that she just runs in with barely a second glance, it means a lot to us that she is so comfortable and our homely setting obviously works!
We love learning all the…read more
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery that offers a homely environment which is fun and caring. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and treat my child like one of their own.
Love the fact fresh home cooked food is included in the cost this is very rare.
I feel confident and at ease leaving my child at this nursery
knowing she will be cared for as I would do myself.
Highly recommend!!!
Reply from Emma, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Thank you so much for your review!
It's great to hear that we give parents the confidence to go to work knowing their little ones are cared for like at home. That's exactly what we're all about :)
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Review from Rachel Z (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has now left Jack and Jill's but I would definitely recommend - and have already done so! - the nursery to others. A lovely warm, friendly, welcoming environment in which you can be confident that your child is in good, caring hands.
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Review from Natalie H (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this setting for almost a year. From the moment I first visited the setting I knew it was ideal for him. It's a small environment with a very homely feel to it. All the children have key workers and send reports home regularly, which makes me feel happy knowing his development
is being monitored, and he is taking part in activities to help him develop his skills and knowledge. He is always excited for his days in nursery to see staff and friends. His lunches are also homemade and nutritious, would highly recommend.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with my son's progress at Jack and Jill's - he has gained so much confidence from being in a setting that's so homely and welcoming. I don't have any worries leaving him as all the staff are fully training in various areas, and I know that he will have so much fun doing all the different
activities they have both inside and out.
Reply from Emma Clegg, Manager at Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd
Hi Laura,
Thank You so much for your review. We love when parents say that they have no worries leaving their little ones with us. I can only imagine how daunting it must be, so knowing we have put…read more
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.161)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.161) out of 10 for Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.161 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Jack and Jill Nursery Ltd is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 31 number of registered child places is 6.2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.2 = 0.161
  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 (4)

Emma

Emma Clegg

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2005

Emma qualified in 2007 and went on to complete her NVQ L4 in June 2008 and her level 5 in 2021.
Emma is First Aid Trained.


Emma is the setting's;
Manager and Admin,
Human Resources,
Safeguarding Designated Officer,
Health and Safety Officer,
Staff Development Co-Ordinator,
Behaviour Management Designated Person

Charlotte

Charlotte Norman

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

Charlotte has her NVQ Level 3 which she gained in 2016, and is currently completing her Level 4, which she will gain in early 2022.


Charlotte is our Toddler Room manager and a Key Person for the 2-year-olds.


She is first Aid trained and holds a current certificate.

Tania

Tania Fernandes

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

Tania is a Deputy Manager and Baby Room Manager.


She is a Key Person for some children under 2 years.


Tania gained her NVQ Level 3 Qualification in 2012 and is currently completing her Level 4, and will gain it in early 2022.


She is First Aid trained and has her current certificate.

Natassja

Natassja Murray

Job Title: 3rd In Charge Joined: 2024

Natassja has worked for us on previous occasions and has since reprised her role with us in the management team from January 2024.


She is fully qualified and gained her level 3 qualification in July 2011.


Natassja is a Key Person for some of the babies.


She is First Aid trained and holds a current certificate.

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