The DVLA Day Nursery offers children a stimulating place for children to spend their nursery day in, with a safe and secure garden that has been specifically designed for children.
The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm every weekday to deliver practical and helpful childcare provision.
Children are encouraged to be independent learners and staff spend time nurturing and encouraging each to child discover their own unique personality.
The nursery places a great emphasis on the outdoors, with outdoor play a big part of the children’s nursery day. There are barked areas for safe play and trees, tyres and slopes to play on and around.
Group: Schoolhouse Daycare Ltd
Person in charge: Jodey Brownsill and Emma Court (Managers)
Local Authority / Social Services: Swansea City and County Council
Number of Staff: 24
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care
Total Places for Children: 121
Age Range: from 0 years 0 months to 11 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0730-1800
When Closed: Bank Holidays
The Review Score of 9.8 (maximum of 10) for DVLA Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 91 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for DVLA Day Nursery in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 52 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Day Nursery / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Day Nursery receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.751 for DVLA Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (831 Excellents x 5) + (245 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 1089 Ratings = 4.751
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Day Nursery to friends and family?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for DVLA Day Nursery is based on 52 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 24.2 positive Reviews (121 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 52 Reviews ÷ 24.2 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
DVLA Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.751)
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Adrian R (Father of Child) on Thursday 22 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
We have used the creche for my son and we were confident to use it again for our daughter.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah A (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
All the staff are very friendly and brilliant with my daughter. As my daughter was so young I was a bit worried but they are really good and very good reviews at the end of the day.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah J (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
The nursery is fantastic. They have been a support with my son' speech development and working with the speech therapist. I couldn't recommend them enough.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Caroline C (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
My daughter is thriving at DVLA Day Nursery. All the girls are fantastic with her. I feel confident and happy leaving my child in their care. She loves coming here and even tells me how much she loves some of the staff here. They offer a balanced diet and are able to get my daughter to each stuff she won't eat at home. She has been here since she was 8 months old and her development has been fantastic.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Laura D (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
My son has attended this day nursery for two years in this time he has developed into a happy confident little boy. The staff are happy and welcoming and put my mind at ease knowing he has a safe and stimulating environment to play in.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Eleanor P (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
My son has only been coming a few weeks but from the very beginning, I felt he was very welcomed by the staff. They have been very lovely with both of us getting used to him being at nursery and I am very confident he is getting the best care.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D B (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
I find the DVLA Day Nursery to be excellent. They are very friendly and professional.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by H E (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 21 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Very attentive, approachable staff. Open communication and I feel confident my child is well looked after and made the return to work a lot less painful!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rebekah E (Mother of Child) on Monday 12 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Great with the children. Great outdoor space. Would like a bit more info about what they did that day as the nursery used to.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jonathan B (Father of Child) on Monday 12 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Staff are excellent with the children. Very understanding of their needs and care, they carry out excellent activities on a day to day basis. A great learning centre also and the kids love attending here.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Alex P (Father of Child) on Monday 5 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Very happy, my son loves coming to nursery and taking part in the activities. Staff are all very friendly and provide an excellent experience.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Rebecca R (Mother of Child) on Monday 5 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My daughter is settled, happy and excited to come to nursery. They actively encourage her learning both educationally and personally. They provide an enriching environment and staff are always welcoming and helpful.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Donna M (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son has been going here for several months and I couldn’t ask for better care when he’s not with me. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for childcare.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kerry T (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 24 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son has been attending the DVLA Day Nursery since September 2016 and has progressed from the baby section through to toddlers. The staff are very approachable and are always very kind and caring. I love the fact that the children get to go out into the garden as much as possible. My son has made great progress since coming to the nursery, which I am sure that is due to each of his key workers and the good relationships he has formed with the staff.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Carrie S (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 23 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Lovely staff. They always put me at ease and give me good information. My little girl always seems to enjoy coming
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Anna W (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 23 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
I am extremely happy with the care provided for my son, he is very happy here. The staff are lovely and very accommodation. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by James B (Father of Child) on Tuesday 23 January 2018. Relates to December 2017.
I have two kids under the age of 4. Happy, stimulated kids and very organised admin.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kevin J (Father of Child) on Tuesday 23 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son attends the nursery just one afternoon per week but always looks forward to it as the staff and surroundings are extremely efficient. The staff are very conscious of who is coming in and out if the building and they seem to take great care of my son's needs. We will also be bringing our daughter here very soon as we are more than happy with our son's development whilst attending.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jenny E (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 23 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Brilliant nursery. It’s good to know my daughter is safe and happy for me to be able to go to work. It’s lovely to hear her talking about her daily activities and her friends (and she includes the girls working in the nursery as her friends too).
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Aimee J (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 23 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Staff are very friendly and put a lot of effort into developing the children. Overall very happy with the nursery overall and would recommend to friends and family.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Huw D (Father of Child) on Tuesday 23 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son enjoys coming and enjoys the company of the staff and other children. As a parent, I’m happy with the service and how my child is looked after.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Stephen I (Father of Child) on Tuesday 23 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
The creche is very effective and great for developing children's abilities. The staff are friendly and highly skilled and they conduct various activities on a daily basis. My daughter developed really well between 6 months and starting nursery. She really enjoyed attending too.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Katy S (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 23 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My daughter has currently been at the nursery for the past 7 months, she absolutely loves coming every day. The staff are wonderful and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the nursery to everyone.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Richard W (Father of Child) on Monday 22 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Find the nursery to be very good. Would love it if the monthly bills could be emailed out so that I don't have to keep the paper.
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Emma Court, Nursery Manager at DVLA Day Nursery responded to this review on 06 Feb 2018:
Emailing invoices is not something our current system supports, we will be looking into this as parents have raised this with us recently.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sian H (Mother of Child) on Monday 22 January 2018. Relates to December 2017.
Lovely nursery, fab staff very supportive of both children and parents. My son likes so much he wants to come to play scheme in the school holidays.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rachel M (Mother of Child) on Monday 22 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son has been attending for the past 2 years, the care has been brilliant. He has come on leaps and bounds.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jack W (Father of Child) on Monday 22 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Fantastic staff. Fully comfortable with our son under their care who have assisted greatly. Our son has developed leaps and bounds since coming here. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Nicola G (Mother of Child) on Monday 22 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My daughter absolutely loves crèche. It has taken some time to settle but the staff have been amazing. She has come on so much.
I was stuck for childcare on a day that she was not due to be in crèche and the office went out of their way to ensure I could drop her in for an hour - they were absolutely amazing. Thank you so much.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Ines P (Mother of Child) on Monday 22 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
The nursery comprises of an extremely helpful and caring staff. The place is great for children’s development, with a wonderful outdoor area.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Niamh L (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My children have attended DVLA Day Nursery for the past 3 years and I've always been very happy with the standard of care they have received. Staff have always been responsive to feedback and happy to help in any way they could.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Paul B (Father of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Both children really enjoy their time at crèche. Staff are friendly, helpful and supportive in all age groups.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lucy C (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Very happy with the nursery. Staff seem to know my child well and she is happy here. She has come on in leaps and bounds. Although I am disappointed I can't bring our own food in.
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Emma Court, Nursery Manager at DVLA Day Nursery responded to this review on 19 Jan 2018:
Following a recent company review of our Food Safety Policy, we have decided to stop ALL food being brought in from home for children to eat at nursery. This will come in effect from March 1st 2018.
This is due to a number of reasons;
• We support and promote a Healthy Eating Policy.
Educating children to make sensible choices about their meal and snack choices to encourage a healthy relationship with food and enabling them to have a positive balanced diet as they grow.
• In accordance with the Environmental Health Requirements, we are unable to comply with food storage and preparation legislation with homemade meals / snacks brought in to nursery as we do not know how and when the home-made food was cooked, if it was cooled and stored correctly and what the full ingredients are in the meal/snack for allergy control.
• With the increasing number of fatal allergies children are being diagnosed with, it is critical we control all meals/snacks served to children whilst in our care. This is for the safety of ALL children. Allergens can trigger a reaction not only from consumption but from the breath of another person and also airborne within the environment.
If a child experiences an allergic reaction, which could be life-threatening, we need to be 100% confident with what has been on site that day. By allowing food to be brought in from home we would not be able to control this.
All early breakfasts will be provided by the nursery at no extra cost.
Please do not hesitate to talk to either your Nursery Manager or Nursery Cook at any time. We will continue to accommodate alternative meals for children with diagnosed allergies and intolerances, this must be discussed in detail with your Manager to ensure we are meeting the Childs medical individual dietary needs.
Thank you for your support and understanding with this.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Michael W (Father of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Brilliant nursery. The staff are amazing and my child loves it here.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Richard J (Father of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
I cannot rate highly enough the level of care and attention given to my son. He suffers from Epilepsy and the staff have been wonderful in how they have dealt with him and how much they genuinely care.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Anne S (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Overall, good staff, facilities, safeguarding and engagement with my child. Good value of childcare for the services and care given.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Vicky H (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Fantastic nursery with fantastic staff. Staff are wonderful and build a real rapport with the children. Plenty of activities every day and my child comes home having learned new things. I'm happy knowing she's happy here.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Claire T (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
The nursery has helped build my daughters confidence and she loves it.
She has been shown encouragement and support with all stages of her development.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lee J (Father of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Exceptional nursery with great staff and a great range of learning and development activities for the children. Our son definitely had an advantage going to school having attended this nursery
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lucy P (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to December 2017.
Love the schoolhouse nursery at DVLA. Both of my children have attended, I feel very comfortable with the staff and set up, thank you.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Victoria (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
I think the level of care is great, the staff are so welcoming and always great the children every morning with happy smile and a chat. I can't fault this nursery and would highly recommend it.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Cara R (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
All the girls in the crèche are really friendly and they listen when I ask them to do something regarding my child. The crèche is well run and I would recommend it to my colleagues.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Alun R (Father of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Very happy with service provided. Staff happy, courteous and friendly. The place is always clean and our daughter always enjoys going. Would highly recommend.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Andy W (Father of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son has been coming to the nursery for around a year now. In that time and compared with friends children of a similar age who don't attend nursery, he has appeared to have developed ahead of the others.
The other comment is that he always seems genuinely excited to arrive on a daily basis and is full of smiles when I pick him up
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kathryn W (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Highly recommend this nursery. I have got to know a lot of the staff and find them professional and genuinely caring with the children they look after. My children talk about the staff when they come home and look forward to going in.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sian S (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son really enjoys coming to the nursery and all the staff are really nice. They communicate well with what has happened good and bad things.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lauren B (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Brilliant staff and crèche.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Liam S (Father of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Excellent staff and child has come on massively since attending nursery. Cleanliness is excellent and feedback daily is brilliant. Old highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Alex J (Father of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Great nursery staff are very helpful and friendly and great with my daughter. My daughter has settled in well and loves coming here through out the week.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Joanne B (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son loves coming to Creche and would highly recommend to others. His vocabulary has come on tremendously and his social interaction is second to none due to being here since 7 months old.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sarah W (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Fantastic nursery and play scheme with fantastic staff!
All three of my children have attended the nursery and they love attending.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Catrin (Mother of Child) on Thursday 18 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
It's a good local crèche to work, I know if there are any issue they will phone and I can be there asap.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sarah (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 16 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
The DVLA nursery is a fantastic childcare setting. The staff are friendly and my daughter really enjoys her time here.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Louise (Mother of Child) on Thursday 16 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My daughter attended this nursery until she reached school age and my son still attends (and started when he 3 months old). Over the years they have maintained the highest standards of childcare and have good facilities with plenty of space both indoors and outdoors. The staff are so friendly and take the time to talk to you about what the kids have been up to that day. I love it when they have arts and crafts to bring home, such as Christmas decorations and Easter crafts. They spend the time to go above and beyond what you would normally expect from a childcare provider and even put on a Christmas concert for over 2's (which I believe most other nurseries don't do). I would highly recommend DVLA nursery and can't thank them enough for the support and development my children have received over the past few years.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Paula J (Mother of Child) on Thursday 16 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My son has attended this nursery for almost 4 years now and I would not have kept him in there for as long if the nursery was not as good as it is. It is run very professionally and efficiently which makes me feel very safe about leaving my child there. They do so many activities for the children there and the garden is great for the kids to play in. They also have to be commended for the food as it is very healthy and varied. The best thing about the nursery for me as a parent is the staff. They are extremely professional, kind, caring and helpful especially over the last couple of years where things have been tough for my son and I. I would particularly like to express my gratitude the staff in the office and the staff in pre-school, these ladies are wonderful!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sian H (Mother of Child) on Saturday 11 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Both my sons attend the DVLA nursery and I have always been happy with the care they receive. I don't worry about leaving the boys in their care and I know any information/instructions I leave are followed or taken on board.
My eldest son attends the playscheme and was upset when I didn't book him in - I think that shows how much he enjoys there.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Steff S (Mother of Child) on Friday 10 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
I cannot thank the staff at DVLA Day Nursery for all their hard work in settling my little boy into crèche, it's amazing to see how far he has come in his time with you and it puts my mind at ease knowing he is in a safe and friendly environment. The staff really do go above and beyond for the children and in helping parents to calm down, thank you.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rebecca L (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 7 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My daughter loves all the staff, they are imaginative, creative and caring. I feel the service provided could not be better. They are informative about my daughter's day providing a written daily report. As a mother, I feel they genuinely care for my daughter and in my absence will do exactly what I would have done. I have great confidence in their ability. Excellent friendly, approachable staff. I highly recommend to anyone looking for childcare.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kamil Z (Father of Child) on Tuesday 7 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
I've been using this nursery for both daughters for last two/three years and all I can say is that this is the best nursery I ever used. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Tammy L (Mother of Child) on Monday 6 February 2017. Relates to December 2016.
I would definitely recommend the DVLA Nursery because both my boys enjoy going there. It's clean/spotless, safe, it provides nutritional meals and the friendly staff are dedicated to doing an outstanding service. There is plenty of space to play inside and outside. It’s managed very well. My eldest son who is now in primary schooling has learnt to be sociable, irrespective of himself suffering from Autism. He is a good mixer and has learnt the art in confirming within his peers. Being an LSA myself, my eldest has learnt a lot of education material before attending school. The commitment from the girls has helped him excel with his school work. My toddler attends the Nursery. I have looked at other nurseries within the area. They don't match near the DVLA Nursery standards. Placing my youngest son gives me peace of mind he is the at the right place in receiving high standard care. Thanks girls for all your kindness and help. You are all stars.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Stacey-Anne W (Mother of Child) on Monday 6 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
We are extremely happy with the nursery we have chosen for our son. The staff are friendly and professional and the hard work they clearly put into caring for and developing the children does not go unnoticed. It's good to see that the food choices are always healthy and the children are taken outside for active play whenever possible. I'd love for my son to bring home more craft made items for us to keep.
I have and would continue to recommend the nursery to family and friends of mine and will soon be increasing the number of days that my son attends. It was difficult to go back to work after maternity and leave my son with strangers but I am confident he's in excellent hands. Thank you all.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Danielle W (Mother of Child) on Monday 6 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My son, who is now almost 9, came to this nursery for many years. I was always impressed by the lovely staff, the clean and friendly atmosphere. It was without doubt that I wanted my 1-year-old to go to the same nursery. Some of the staff have changed, but there are still similar faces. Regardless, I feel at ease knowing where my son is - he comes home very tired every day as he has been doing so much.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kathryn W (Mother of Child) on Sunday 5 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Excellent facilities, lovely bunch of girls working there, caring and professional, exactly the type of people I know are looking after my children when I am not around. I have seen how calm and swift they can be in an emergency and have lots of confidence in their ability to react in unfortunate circumstances. Not an easy job, really happy with the care and attention my children get. My children love it there, when it's home time and I'm picking them up they are always smiling and normally want to stay!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sophie (Mother of Child) on Sunday 5 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My daughter has attended the DVLA nursery since August 2015 and she absolutely loves it! I was terrified of leaving her anywhere but the staff are brilliant and have always been so helpful. You can tell my daughter loves it, and she is always worn out afterwards! Since potty training, they have done exactly as I asked to make it the same as at home, and even with given medication, we have never had any problems. My daughter always learns a lot and has become a lovely confident toddler, and being in the nursery has definitely contributed a lot!
No complaints whatsoever, I will always recommend this nursery :)
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Laur (Mother of Child) on Saturday 4 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My twins have been attending this nursery since they were 8 months old the staff are very professional and caring I couldn't have found a better setting for my children when I am in work and as the nursery is on site they are never far away :)
The nursery is always clean, the staff are friendly and helpful and the food served is always healthy!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Martin L (Father of Child) on Saturday 4 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
This is our second child to use the DVLA day nursery, we love the environment and the gains in confidence that both our boys have shown whilst attending. At the moment we are transitioning our son to the toddlers section which he absolutely loves.
We have been superbly accommodated as we have a tricky work schedule.
We can't speak highly enough of all concerned.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Catrin W (Mother of Child) on Saturday 4 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My little boy really enjoys going to the DVLA Day Nursery. All the staff there are very friendly, warm and caring.
They have great advice and are full of helpful ideas when I am looking for any help and guidance with my child's development.
The nursery itself has lovely rooms that are colourful and bright with the right resources needed for my child's age.
I couldn't ask for a better nursery for my child to be in. I feel so confident leaving him with such capable staff members.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Delyth S (Mother of Child) on Saturday 4 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
I have recommended many friends to use DVLA Day Nursery. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming and both of my daughters love going there. They always come home happy after completing a number of fantastic activities (some of which I really wish I had the time and facilities to do with them myself).
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Laura L (Mother of Child) on Saturday 4 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My daughter who is now 18 months goes to the DVLA Day Nursery once a week, she has been going since she was 11 months old. She absolutely loves it. The nursery nurses are so caring and patient and they ensure that my daughter is well looked after and happy. My daughter happily stays with the girls which puts my mind at ease when having to leave her. I would highly recommend this nursery. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Nicola J (Mother of Child) on Saturday 4 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My son has been at the Nursery since he was 10 months and is now in the pre-school section. He runs in of a morning with excitement. The staff are always extremely happy, professional and always been extremely accommodating. We would recommend the Nursery without hesitation. We have three wonderful completed scrap books that we will be able to look back at with fond memories of his time spent at the Nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kerrin R (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
The staff at DVLA Day Nursery are part of our family. The care they give our son is equal to our own. They are supportive, understanding, helpful with advice to new parents, and show a genuine concern for the welfare of our child. But most importantly, our son loves his time there. Most days he doesn't want to leave he's having so much fun.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Clare S (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
The staff are all so friendly and approachable and go out of their way to make sure my son is happy and content (we usually have tears when he goes in)
Big shout out to one lady in toddlers! My son has taken a shine to her and she always ensures that she comforts him when we get in as he is usually upset (for all of 2 minutes!)
Only observation is that in over a year we have never received any paintings or work which my son has done (in his previous nursery we would have something every week and a sheet telling us what he had done and played with that day)
We don't know what activities or what he actually does all day.
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Rachel Kind-Parton, Supervisor at DVLA Day Nursery responded to this review on 06 Feb 2017:
As the focus is predominantly on the Children’s experiences and involvement and not necessarily the ‘end product’ it’s not an aim for us under the education curriculum to produce take home pieces of work on a daily basis. Your child would have been involved in a wealth of opportunities, activities and experiences throughout each day with us at nursery that have all been specifically designed by our qualified team to encourage, stimulate & develop not only their creative flare but their language, literacy, maths, physical and knowledge & understanding of the world all through play. The creative activities are usually carried out on large scales as children under 5yrs like to move, using large actions whilst creating masterpieces – this can also make it quite tricky to bring home. The focus is very much on getting involved and being free to get creative rather than the end product itself, we do recognise that it is precious to have items brought home as special keepsakes from your child and going forward will aim to provide one item a month brought home if your child would like to do so.
If you would like more information on the activities available to your Child throughout the day, please do not hesitate to speak to a staff member at any time.
Thank you for expressing this to us.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rebecca T (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My daughter has attended this day nursery for 2 years now, she attends 4 days out of 5 and absolutely loves it. All the staff are amazing and she loves them like a member of the family. She learns so much with them and is so advanced for her age. They always keep us informed of everything that has happened that day and will always phone straight away if there is an issue. They are amazing and if I had any more children after my youngest I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Catherine (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Returning to work after a long maternity leave is a daunting process, especially leaving your little one in the care of strangers. The staff at the DVLA Day Nursery have helped to make this process far less anxiety provoking. The staff have been very friendly and extremely approachable. My little one has settled in very quickly and enjoys her days at the nursery. Everyone we have had contact with at the nursery have been very helpful. The staff all seem dedicated to providing a safe and happy environment for the children.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Karen J (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Amazing day nursery. So professional and wonderful with the children. Loads of activities for the children and everything is recorded. My little boy adores everyone there couldn't recommend the nursery enough.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sophie W (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
DVLA Day Nursery is absolutely amazing and I cannot thank each member of staff enough or praise them highly enough. My child is still miffed that she's not going anymore and talks about it daily a month on since leaving. When she talks about the staff she calls them her best friends and absolutely loved every day she spent there. The staff are amazing and very helpful, tended to her every need appropriately and in a caring manner. The activities are brilliant, plenty of messy play and creativity. The progress books with photos and descriptions are a joy to have and I will miss having those. The meals are wonderful, varied and healthy and my child ate very well there. I can't praise the nursery enough, I wouldn't hesitate to put my child in there again, trustworthy, caring and I always felt comfortable knowing she was being well looked after and having fun at the same time. She will be very excited at half term to come back to preschool for a week!
Thank you to everyone.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Natasha S (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My little boy loves DVLA Day Nursery after going to another nursery where he was unhappy when dropping him off. Staff are excellent and I know my little boy is safe. They do lots of different activities throughout the day which are fun and stimulating.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Louise L (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My son started with the nursery in Dec and has never been left with anyone apart from myself or my partner. The staff at the nursery have been fantastic and have really helped with him settling in and have put me totally at ease and have been happy to update me when I've called during the day and put my mind at rest and he loves it there. They're all very friendly and helpful and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to other parents, as it was recommended to me.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jess (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Being a nursery nurse myself I found it so difficult to find a nursery that met all my high expectations and care that I wanted for my daughter. I visited 9 nurseries in total in the Swansea area and I instantly knew that I made the right choice by choosing the DVLA Day Nursery as soon as I entered the building. So warming and welcoming.
The nursery wouldn't be what it is without the amazing girls that give so much care to each individual child. No matter what question I have to ask they always go above and beyond for myself and my daughter. You should be proud of yourselves ladies!
Overall my experience with my daughter attending this nursery is excellent or I could even say outstanding!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Ann C (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My daughter is very happy at the nursery. I have absolutely no problems with the nursery, it's staff, cleanliness etc. she always comes home singing, always happy and loves to go in. She shows how content she is by going in once a week for a full day with no fuss.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by K (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
The staff are very caring, fun and professional and all well trained. The nursery is safe and secure, staff who don't recognise the family member will ask for a password or get another staff to identify the person, which is lovely to know the children are safe. My daughter loves coming here, so it's peace of mind for us as parents at work. The communication between staff and parents is great. I use the nursery's school pick up service, so any information from the school is passed on to me the same day. The outside garden area is perfect for play and learning.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Carly G (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
All the girls at the nursery are really down to earth, and my 11-month-old has no issues with me leaving her with any of them.
They always welcome me and my baby the same way as they did when we first came to visit.
Whenever I go in to pick my baby up, she is always accompanied by a member of staff and seems very content, as does the atmosphere around her and the other babies.
My baby always comes out of the nursery with a record sheet of what she has eaten, including the quantities and details of naps and nappy changes.
I am very happy with the care my baby receives and would most definitely recommend this nursery to my friends and family.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rhodri M (Father of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
It is great to see my daughter grow and develop in a safe, fun and vibrant nursery. The staff have been brilliant with her since she started, they are always caring and attentive. From the office to the front line caring, nothing is a problem and I feel we are always greeted with a smile. I see the happiness in my daughter when I have snuck a look at her before picking her up and that is a nice thing to see for any parent.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Chris W (Foster Parent of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My wife and I are foster parents and have had dozens of children in our care, we have sometimes had children with very difficult to manage behaviours from very abused and neglected backgrounds. The team at DVLA Day Nursery are the only ones I would consider to place these children as they have shown an exemplary attitude in managing the behaviours and giving these children a loving nurturing environment where they grow as individuals. We had one child who was considered as unlikely to be adopted and likely to spend his life in care. The support he received at the nursery and their ability to work towards the same goals as us resulted in him improving to the point where he was adopted and is thriving with his new family. We will always be grateful for their hard work and dedication to helping with his journey through his younger years and for the care that our other children have received there. The staff I have marked as excellent below but I feel that doesn't do them justice.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Laura W (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to December 2016.
I cannot recommend the nursery and dedicated staff enough. My daughter started at the nursery when she was 7 months old, she is now 5 and in her first year of full-time school. We still use the nursery for playscheme during school holidays. Over the years my daughter has formed a special bond with many of the staff. Staff have always recognised the individuality of all the children and tailored their approach accordingly. We were lucky enough to receive support from staff who went above and beyond their roles when my daughter was experiencing some difficulties transitioning to school. A fantastic nursery and fantastic staff.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Angela D (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
From the moment I walked up to the DVLA Day Nursery let alone inside, I felt it was the right decision; the signage, security and welcome signs were very reassuring.
My son is in the baby room and I'm more than happy that he is in a stimulating environment looked after by caring, passionate staff who I feel comfortable looking after my son. The space is airy, has lots of activities and areas. Always something going on. I like that they have different activities set out. Never a dull moment!
My son loves going to the nursery and I know he is well looked after. Communication is excellent and although the staff are very professional, they are approachable, polite and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble and I know they look after my son as though he's their own. I'm confident that the care will follow through to the next stages in the nursery also. Management are well organised and friendly. They are there to help with queries. You feel their passion for childcare too.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Charlotte G (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
The staff at the nursery are always courteous and so keen to help. They are quick to mediate problems and reward progress with the children. I would (and do) recommend the nursery as I have complete confidence that my child is getting the best possible care away from me. The space is clean and light and offers a fantastic environment for the children with plenty to do and structured creative and learning activities.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Laura J (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
All of the staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful. My daughter has been there for around 8 months and she is very excited every morning she is there, if she is having an off day one of the girls is there to comfort her.
Love hearing what she has done each day and hearing her sing the song that she had learnt. More than happy leaving my daughter in the care of the staff, makes leaving her while I go to work a lot easier
How likely would you be to recommend DVLA Day Nursery? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Gemma K (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
I don't have enough words to describe how wonderful this nursery is. They have cared for my children for 3yrs and from the first day I dropped them off I knew they were in good hands. They have helped to get my children to try new foods and been able to get them to explore with arts and crafts which I am grateful for as I never seemed to have the time. They also work within the curriculum to help children prepare and transition into school life.
I'm so sad that the girls at the nursery are not gonna be a part of my children's lives as they're both in full-time school.
How likely would you be to recommend DVLA Day Nursery? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rachel T (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My daughter's attended DVLA Day Nursery for almost a year now.
She thoroughly enjoys her time there and looks forward to going in.
The staff are brilliant! They understand how hard it is to leave your child there and do all they can to reassure you.
Activities are inclusive and designed with learning in mind.
When there have been incidents ie biting, reporting is effective.
How likely would you be to recommend DVLA Day Nursery? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Andrew (Father of Child) on Friday 3 February 2017. Relates to October 2016.
Both my kids went here for crèche and play scheme, various times - they came on leaps and bounds in several aspects - play, speech, potty training, creativity. Staff are wonderful. I'd recommend to anyone.
How likely would you be to recommend DVLA Day Nursery? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by K (Mother of Child) on Thursday 19 November 2015. Relates to November 2015.
The carers are well informed and trained to good standards to care for children with allergies. Each of the carers assist my child's development through play, singing, talking, reading and praise. When ever there may be a concern regarding my child's health the team are quick to inform me, to ensure the best care for my child at all times. The key person takes pictures of my child and creates a book to discuss the progress of my child's development. This is a pleasure to read and particularly good that plenty of messy play is experienced in nursery, requiring less mess at home. The nursery will not allow any person in the premises unless they recognise them or can verify who they are with a password. I have been challenged by newer staff members before they would permit me entry to collect my child. This is reassuring to know that my child will remain safe and secure, whilst I am at work. There is an outdoor section for each age group, which is used throughout the year, allowing my child fresh air and to develop their learning with the outdoor environment. This is the second child I have placed in the nursery and I cannot recommend this enough.
If I could make one suggestion it would be to encourage my child to eat more varieties of fresh fruit to help achieve their 5 portions a day.
How likely would you be to recommend DVLA Day Nursery? Extremely Likely
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