Kids Planet High Bank

My child had attended three nurseries before going to High Bank and this nursery is in a completely different league. The children benefit from provisions that other settings simply cannot offer - lots of outdoor activities on the farm as well as external sources including tuition from a French teacher, a Musician and a football coach at no extra cost. My child learns about wildlife, spends lots of time outdoors and does wonderful crafting activities. He adores the staff and I am extremely confident that as he is in his final months at High Bank they are preparing him well for the transition to school.

Lots of variety for the children to explore and learn at this nursery. The staff are always helpful and paid particular attention to ensure my child settled well after a shaky start. Any issues raised by myself with the staff were always addressed and rectified where that was possible. Ringing to check on your child is not frowned upon and really helped my anxiety in those first few weeks. The nursery's handling of the current pandemic should be applauded. I have every confidence they are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of staff and children.

My daughter regularly comes home with art that she has completed and activities that challenge her skills. I think it is fantastic.

There is such a wide range of activities which are fun and educational. The teachers are brilliant with the children and make such an effort with them individually. The nursery had difficulties in Covid but have handled it as well as possible with all the changes to guidance regularly. I would recommend sending a child to this nursery for all early years education and care.

My son has been at High Bank since last September. I enrolled him there because so many people recommended and raved about the nursery. So far it has lived up to all the hype. My son has been very happy there and the communication is very good.

I couldn't have asked for more. My child is happy and gets to experience so many different things a "standard" nursery just doesn't offer. You just need to drive up to this nursery to see why we chose this above all the others we enquired about. The outdoors space is invaluable and really enjoyed by my child.

A lovely nursery with lovely, friendly staff!

I genuinely couldn’t ask for more. I always have complete faith in the staff and have no concerns at all leaving my daughter with them. She is always happy to be left with them and happy when collected. The outdoor space is fantastic and I’m just jealous I can’t stay with her. Her day is filled with activities and I can trust them completely with her food allergies. I’m kept up to date with what she’s been up to and how she’s progressing. The app's always up to date and I love seeing her photos.

We have two children at High Bank. They are so happy there and have been since they started last September. The children were much less settled at their previous nursery but the care and attention the staff give the children makes it a brilliant environment that they are relaxed in. The activities the children get to do appeal especially to our girl who loves the painting and water play. There are multiple spaces outdoors and animals to interact with. They were very fair with the policies for payment during lockdown. I would recommend the nursery without hesitation.

Through these uncertain times, we have been updated on the progress and safety measures in place. The nursery and staff have worked so hard to ensure that everything is as normal as possible for the children attending. Thank you!

Couldn’t be more grateful and thankful for all the staff at High Bank, very reassuring and prepared - gone above and beyond to adapt and facilitate all the children at the nursery. My son has settled back in, and I am happy now knowing he will be as ready as possible to start school in September.

I have no hesitation recommending High Bank.

Fabulous nursery, my child is well cared for and all the staff are devoted to making sure they are safe and loved. My child just waves and he's gone and sometimes he wants to stay even though it's home time.

My son has been with High Bank now for over a month. I can not recommend the baby staff enough that have provided high standard care. Mini mums as I call them. I love that we get daily updates on the app. I can see everything I need to know about my son's day at nursery and for new mum's it's a real delight to see my child comfortable from the first day being there.

We look forward to seeing our boy grow and develop at High Bank.

Fantastic nursery.

Our son has recently started nursery here. Like any first-time parents we worried about making the right decision on which nursery would be best suited to our needs as a family. We cannot speak higher of High Bank. All the staff are extremely welcoming, from the moment we arrive and make our way to the baby room we are greeted with wonderful smiles. As soon as our son is handed over he relaxes. I can tell he feels like he’s in a home away from home. We get full updates on his day’s activities, including photos, as well as an honest account of his day on collection. Like all children he gets upset, but we feel extremely grateful for the honest feedback we get (he got a little upset whilst waiting for his dinner) obviously at home he is our only child so waiting isn’t his strong point. The nursery is extremely well kept and very clean. Not to mention the fantastic facilities. I see the farmer every morning on drop off and continue to see him working hard during collection.

My little girl has been going here for nearly a year. She absolutely loves it. The baby room was fantastic with her. She was extremely premature so slightly delayed developmentally but they supported her so well. She is now in the tweenies room and the staff there are brilliant as well. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

The best nursery. Healthy nutritious food, kind and caring staff. I feel so comfortable when my daughter is at nursery here as I know she is well looked after and fed well. I have used another nursery also but nothing comes close to High Bank.

We LOVE High Bank Nursery - Darlington. Our wee one is nearly 22 months and has been attending since she turned one. She absolutely thrives here. The staff are wonderful, the location, with so much fresh air - outdoor open play areas and the farm - all on site, is such a plus. Thank you High Bank for helping us raise our wee one and being so great at it!