Dundee Nature Kindergarten

Explorer Road, Technology Park, Dundee DD2 1EG
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9.8 156 Reviews
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Dundee Nature Kindergarten is located in Dundee Technology Park, Explorer Road, Dundee and provides quality childcare and education for children from birth to five years of age.

They are delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.

The team of staff comprises a blend of mature, experienced and professionally qualified nursery nurses and trainees working towards their qualifications.

Playrooms are extensively resourced and carefully planned to provide children with an inspiring learning environment, where they can learn, grow and develop their confidence. All rooms offer children access to the nursery's large outdoor play area where they can enjoy regular outdoor learning experiences across the entire curriculum.

Offered is a variety of sessions including variable, part-time and full-time, working in partnership with Dundee Council are able to offer funding for pre-school sessions for children aged three to five-years-old.

The nursery provides children with freshly made, healthy meals and snacks, prepared on-site by the nursery's chef.

While children can enjoy celebrating different festivals and events throughout the year and have the opportunity to participate in regular outings the local area and further afield.

Children can benefit from a range of resources and equipment including e-learning journals and iPads as well as speech and language therapy.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Nicola King (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 117

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Pre-school funding available

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • Ample parking available.

Dundee Nature Kindergarten Reviews (156)

9.8

Dundee Nature Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.790) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dundee Nature Kindergarten has 156 reviews.

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Review from John S (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Previously my son attended the nursery, and currently my daughter does. I could not be happier with the level of care my daughter receives. The facilities on site are of a very high level. It is clear a lot of time and resources have gone into making this nursery a superb environment for children to
learn and thrive, especially the large outdoor areas on site. All the staff have a passion for caring, and I think this starts at the top with the nursery manager who is always there to listen to any concerns we may have with our child and any inputs we have. I am so glad we chose Oranges and Lemons as the nursery for our children to attend.
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Review from Levi H (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has just started here recently, but has settled in amazing thanks to the care the staff provide. Amazingly ran. Lovely staff and all well presented. Professional standards, would happily place future children without a second thought. My son has allergies, so was a big worry not knowing if he
would have a reaction to something he was exposed to, but the staff have been reassuring.
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Review from Jenn M (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson started at Oranges and Lemons Technology Park nursery earlier this year. All the staff and children have made him feel exceptionally welcomed and thanks to this, he has settled in extremely well and loves going to his new nursery.
The facilities are welcoming, open, spacious and very well
furnished with great attention paid to the needs of the children.
Staff are professional, qualified, caring and attentive and encourage the children to be risk aware in their play.
Parents and carers are always welcomed and kept well informed of updates to curricular activities and policy updates. Feedback from both children and parents is welcomed. All in all, I'm so happy that my grandson is happy and cared for so well while attending this nursery.
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Review from Stevie D (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Nursery. Well Run. Staff are fabulous and very friendly and approachable. My child loves it.
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Review from Jennifer C (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care, attention and child first focus that drives this nursery setting is second to none. I cannot recommend more highly.
They keep the children occupied in such fun and inventive ways that the children don’t even realise they are learning while they are there. I absolutely love the limited
use of screens and the genuine joyful enthusiasm demonstrated by every single one of the staff. Your children are in very good hands at Oranges and Lemons Tech Park.
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Review from Nicole M (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is excellent and I can't fault it in any way.
My son currently comes here and my daughter previously came here. The staff are very friendly, attentive and really care about what they're doing. The facilities and structure to the day are amazing and have really helped bring on both my
children in terms of learning and confidence. I'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone who asked me.
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Review from Gillian W (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn’t recommend enough!
Amazing staff who are super friendly, they all know the kids like the back of their hands and remember every parents' name on arrival with a lovely welcome. Very homely feel and feel happy to leave my daughter here bowing she is well and truly looked after and that she’ll
have so much fun!
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Review from Kirsty A (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff at the nursery provide a creative and positive environment for the children where they support and encourage their individual development. Children are given a great range and variety of healthy food options which are prepared on site with care and attention. The overall space provided by the
nursery is safe and diverse, giving the children scope to explore and learn with caring staff.
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Review from Eve H (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are fantastic. My daughter has been there for more than 2 years and has developed so well. Every step and milestone they have been very supportive. Would recommend them to anyone.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has grown so much since being at Oranges and Lemons. His confidence has blossomed. He can't wait to get there to see his favourite ladies. He comes home at night full of excitement at all the things he's been up to!
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Review from Stacy M (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise the staff at tech park enough. My daughter has been at this nursery since she was a baby and the support and reassurance I had leaving my baby was amazing, meaning I could return to work assured she was in great hands and learning each day. She is now a confident 3-year-old who loves
nursery, her social skills and her learning abilities are growing all the time and this is down to the amazing team at tech park and I can’t thank you enough for helping her on her journey through the nursery. I have always recommended this nursery and will continue to do so. Thank you all!!
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Review from Karen P (Aunt of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece attended this nursery for 2 years before going to school. The nursery and staff are amazing very friendly on my pick up days giving me a run down of her day to pass onto her parents. My niece loved the mud patch the forest area.
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Review from Kevin W (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oranges and Lemons have looked after my children for a combined total of the last 8 years. They have helped wean, potty train, take first steps, learn to read and write and most importantly make new friends. The staff are, without exception, incredibly friendly and helpful. The food is healthy and nutritious.
The play areas are varied and interesting. It has been the perfect environment for my children to grow into school kids.
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Review from Leanne G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I drop my daughter at nursery, I feel safe that she is in good hands and being cared for by genuine staff who always show an interest in her.
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 8 months old and is nearly 3 years old now. She is coming on greatly in all areas of her development
and contributes part of this to how the staff at the nursery treat her.
I would definitely recommend this nursery and already have on several occasions.
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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff have been great with both of my children in the 4 months they've been there. My son especially is learning and developing brilliantly and both kids are learning and doing new things every day.
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Review from Karen S (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kind and caring staff. Excellent environment, facilities and huge outdoor space which children access every day in all weathers. Supportive and friendly staff and management. Home cooked meals from a good healthy menu.
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Review from Jane C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been the best for my daughter. They have helped her overcome her anxiety issues and have made the drop-offs a pleasure rather than the very upset child we used to have.
They have gone above and beyond researching our daughter's health condition and have even taken the time to sit
down with a specialist to understand the condition better. The management team are fantastic and nothing is ever a problem for them. They are quick to resolve any issues or worries we may have and we are fully reassured when we return to collect our child.
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Review from Fiona C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very friendly nursery, staff are engaging and helpful. Management are excellent, great communication with parents and the nursery is of a very high standard with lots of outdoor space. Nursery is always being improved and parental engagement is actively encouraged from new equipment to growing things
in the garden and most recently, the visits from the theraponies. Lots of exciting opportunities for children to be creative and explore new things.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 2 years old and she has been given the best care and attention to her needs as possible. The manager and all the team at the nursery really go above and beyond to make sure all the children and the families are happy.
The standard of the nursery is
so high, I'll forever be grateful for the care and support they have given my daughter during her time there.
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Review from Alison G (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always very responsive to any questions and queries and will adapt to children's interests. An excellent outside area which includes an area of wood and lots of varied areas for the children.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.790)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.790) out of 10 for Dundee Nature Kindergarten 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 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 4.978 for Dundee Nature Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (223 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.978
  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 4.812 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dundee Nature Kindergarten is based on 19 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 117 number of registered child places is 23.4. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.4 = 0.812
  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 (2)

Nicola

Nicola King

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Oranges & Lemons Nursery Manager, Nicola King has a professional qualification in Childcare and over 18 years experience working with children of all ages.

Karen

Karen Pinchbeck

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2008

Karen is a long serving member of the team with decades of experience in early years and child development.

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