High Bank Nursery - Darlington

We find High Bank Nursery to be excellent. Both of our children have attended since babies and thrived in the safe and friendly environment created there. Staff are professional, welcoming and knowledgeable about the different stages of your child's development. The nursery is well led and the management is always keen to communicate and solve any issues that may arise. Staff foster excellent relationships with the children and this show in the happy and vibrant atmosphere. Our children love the extensive outdoor play areas and the opportunities that they get to experience creative outdoor play, all year round. This, coupled with the location on a working farm ensures a stimulating environment. There are always various enrichment activities on offer such as; gardening club, sports, French club and recently the lending library, which our daughter loves! The food is freshly cooked, nutritious and varied. I have highly recommended this nursery in the past and will continue to do so.

My little girl has been going to Highbank since she was 9.5 months old. Her key workers have always been great with her and the range of activities offered to appease my Mummy guilt that while I'm working, she is having lots of fun, learning and making friends.

Having so much access to the outdoors was a big part of our decision to choose Highbank. The fresh, healthy food, the additional activities (e.g. Football coaching, garden club, signing tots) and the focus on learning as fun are exceptional. The staff share our values as parents and, as such, we have no concerns about our little one being there four days a week.

In Feb 2016 my daughter went for her first taster session at the age of 9 months, even though I had visited the nursery before and knew I had made the right choice I was naturally anxious, but she loved it! The girls took the time to get to know us both and understand her routine. Since that day she has loved every minute of it, she runs in on a morning giving the girls hugs and although she is always pleased to see me when I pick her up, she often wants to stay and play.

The activities she gets involved with are age appropriate and all help with her learning and the outdoor space is amazing, meaning she gets fresh air regardless of the weather, she has took part in singing, dancing, baby sign, messy play, dress up, cooking to name but a few. I would have no hesitation recommending the nursery to others and if I ever had another child I know where I will be sending him or her.

What I love most is they treat each child as an individual and are, for me... her daytime mummies :)

We love High Bank Nursery!! Our children have recently started attending the nursery and have settled in very well; we feel this is very much down to all of the wonderful staff and activities. Everyone we have met at the nursery has been fabulous and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for high-quality childcare.

High Bank is simply outstanding, the staff are all excellent and the environment they provide is second to none. My daughter loves attending and is nurtured and encouraged every step of the way. After all, who wouldn't want to go to school on working farm!

I never hesitate to recommend to family and friends. Lovely nursery, lovely management and staff and fab location. Has a wonderful feel to the nursery as soon as you walk in and my daughter has come along leaps and bounds since starting at Highbank in October 2016. Weekly updates about what the children have learnt every week are detailed and informative. My daughter even wants to go to nursery on her days off! Food is prepared fresh every day and a lot of the time the children help to make it from vegetables grown on the farm (which makes it educational too) and serve it themselves. It is good to know that my daughter is getting a good healthy meal when she is at nursery and trying new things.

A wonderful nursery, lots of focus on outdoor learning which is what my son really enjoys. He loves the football coach coming in and the gardening sessions with the gardener. He is developing skills rapidly and has great relationships with all the staff including the manager and the owners.

The staff at High Bank Nursery create a wonderful warm welcoming environment, my little boy loves going to nursery, they do lots of activities throughout the day and he is always happy and content when I collect him at the end of the day. We love that the nursery is on a farm and the outdoor areas for the children are fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff. I would highly recommend High Bank to any other parents.

My son has attended High Bank for a year and we are thoroughly impressed with the nursery, the effort the staff put in is second to none and he has come on so well.

We looked around many nurseries when deciding where he should go, he was only 6 months old and it was a very upsetting time for me but from the moment we arrived at High Bank we knew it was right and it was such a relief, we have never doubted our decision.

My little girl has been there for two years and she loves it.
Never had a problem and nothing is too much trouble.
Girls in the rooms are fabulous and the extra activities are amazing. They have a football coach, French teacher and gardening club.
Outdoor space is one of the reasons I loved it so much and I like the fact that the children can play out in all weathers due to the covered area.

I wouldn't recommend any other nursery! Highbank has met and gone beyond what you would expect from a day care setting. My daughter started here May 2016 aged 2.5 years and after her 1st "settling in " session, She couldn't wait to return. From day one, the fabulous ladies have shown time for each individual child. They know her on a personal level rather than a number and from the discussions I have at pick up time, I can tell they know her so well. I hear things each day from the staff that usually only mum and dad see at home. My daughter attends 3 full days per week, and she is eager to get there for each session. The outdoor space and facilities are like no other, which is perfect for my now very active 3year old. There are not many children that come home from a day at nursery and say they have been Bird watching, had a French lesson and a Football lesson! Fab ladies, Fab nursery!

Having moved into the area in August, needed to find a suitable nursery for my son. Highbank was fantastic, made me and my son very welcome and ideal setting as on a farm and my son is tractor mad. My son has progressed very well from getting rid of a dummy and out of nappies whilst attending Highbank supported thoroughly by the staff! He now is very chatty, sings and independent!

My daughter has been at High Bank since October 15. She has progressed quickly and efficiently, we couldn't be happier.
Lovely staff, very approachable. Fantastic setting for a nursery. Facilities are fabulous for both indoor and outdoor play/ learning.

High Bank has allowed my daughter to flourish into a happy and (cheeky) toddler. The staff at the nursery ensure a smooth handover each morning when I leave my daughter. She never cries and looks at me as if to say "haven't you gone yet mum!"

Nutrition is important to our family and High Bank provide a varied and balanced diet. I love the daily reports given to me at the end of the day, and I can take my daughter home knowing she's been looked after with the utmost care and respect during the day.

Children are encouraged to be children at High Bank. To learn and explore through all their senses and to be inquisitive. Perfect for stimulating little minds and creating big adventures.

I feel extremely fortunate to have our daughter attend High Bank Nursery. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Whenever anyone asks for a nursery recommendation I suggest they have a look at High Bank and go and visit the setting for themselves.
The staff at high bank are amazing, they really care about your child as an individual.
Activities here are amazing, our little girl does so much during her time at nursery and loves telling us what she has been up to. Every day there is something different to keep the children engaged and interested to learn.
The outdoor space is brilliant and there is no where else quite like it in the area.
We really couldn't ask for a better nursery for our daughter, she has come on so much since starting here and that's all thanks to the amazing ladies who work there and the fabulous activities that are provided daily!
Overall 10/10 from us and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery setting.

Ever since our first visit to High Bank, we've been impressed with the professional and friendly staff. My son has now been going to the nursery since July and he has settled so easily, making our move to the area that little bit easier. The staff work very hard to ensure every day is fun and exciting for all the children. The location and facilities are excellent. This is a very happy nursery, what more could a parent want?

Highbank nursery has looked after both of my children from baby to toddler. The nursery has provided an exciting and incredibly caring environment in which both of my children have flourished. Both of my children have loved being there and always come home in a lovely mood (although shattered!!). As a parent I have loved the idea of my children being part of a working farm!