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Dundee Nature Kindergarten

Explorer Road, Technology Park, Dundee, Angus DD2 1EG
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Dundee Nature Kindergarten, Dundee

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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Meals Provided

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch

Opening Times

  • Monday07:00-18:00
  • Tuesday07:00-18:00
  • Wednesday07:00-18:00
  • Thursday07:00-18:00
  • Friday07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • Ample parking available.

Funding & Fees

Pre-school funding available

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Dundee Nature Kindergarten has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.899) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dundee Nature Kindergarten has 161 reviews.

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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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My 2 children have attended this nursery at different times. The facilities are excellent. We chose this nursery due to the huge outdoor area they have, especially the mud patch. My daughter is quite shy but she was so welcomed at this nursery and encouraged to take part in projects. My son has a very close bond with the teachers and talks about them at home. I'm always very impressed when I pick him up from nursery and the teachers can tell me exactly how much he ate that day and what he enjoyed and didn't.

Considering they have a lot of children to look after they still seem to know everything that's gone on with each child that day. The food they are served for snacks and lunch always sounds amazing and are so healthy. The nursery has a very friendly and almost family-like atmosphere. Thank you so much to everyone at Oranges and Lemons Tech Park for taking such good care of my babies. I would, and very often do, recommend you to anyone.

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Review from Rosie B (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is fantastic - purpose built, with the most amazing outdoor space. The staff are exceptional and genuinely caring and engaged with the children they look after. Both of my children have attended this nursery and I don't think there is anything I would change about their experience there. The management team are wonderful - you are always greeted with a cheery hello - and they always make time to chat if you have anything you need to discuss. What I also like is that the staff are always coming up with new ideas of things to do with the children, from building a life size Viking ship out of cardboard, to building a mud kitchen in the garden. Their enthusiasm for what must be a very busy and exhausting job never ceases to amazes me! Thank you to all O&L staff!

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Review from Jenna L (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves nursery and has developed so quickly during her time here! She comes home singing songs and telling us about the things she has done. Her confidence has grown and she has become so independent! Thank you to everyone at the nursery for your help in developing her learning!

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Review from Lucy (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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Simply a fantastic nursery. All 3 of my children have been here from the baby room to leaving for school.

The care and attention of the staff is outstanding. They look after all aspects of care from naps and potty training to getting ready for school. The children become so fond of them and are happy and content. They always have fun and interesting things to do and experience and the nursery constantly looks for new ideas and inspiration. Their outdoor space is outstanding with individualised areas for each age group. The highlight for the 3-5s is a "mudpatch" area in the trees where they are free to play with sticks and build dens, and they have a tortoise!

The management at the nursery is exceptional. They have high expectations of their staff yet maintain a positive and supportive environment. Many of the staff are working towards further qualifications. They work closely with the parents and seek and act on feedback.

The food is good quality and healthy, it's very clean and safe.

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Review from Amanda K (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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Very supportive and approachable staff, such a lovely positive establishment with good play and learning environments for children to develop, make friends and have fun. My twins have attended this nursery since they were nine months old and are now nearly ready to leave to start school. Throughout their time at this nursery they have grown into smart, confident and friendly individuals and I would recommend this nursery to all parents.

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Review from Andy D (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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An excellent nursery where all the staff are fully focused on the well being and education of all children and also making it a very fun place for the children to spend most of their early years. The Manager and her staff are the most helpful and friendly set of people I have ever met and their dedication to all the kids is amazing.

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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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This is an excellent nursery!
As a mother or any legal guardian for that matter, you will be aware of how hard it is to leave your baby for the first time and how hard it is to leave your child in nursery for the first time. My child started here at the age of 4 weeks old, so it was extremely hard for me. Every staff member here made me feel so relaxed and at ease with the whole situation. From the manager to the kitchen staff, each and every one went out of their way to ensure both me and my baby were settled and happy.
All the staff are friendly and helpful, you're always greeted with a smile. Each staff member takes their time to get to know you and your child, to make nursery a happy experience.

Always thinking of new and exciting ways to develop children's skills from sensory trays to role playing.

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Review from Rachel G (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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My son has been a part of the nursery since he was 8 months old and has been apart of every room in the setting, he is now about to set of for school with O&L going going above & beyond to ease his transition from nursery to school. My son is excited to go everyday, he is given lots of opportunities to learn and have fun at the same time, the setting is brilliant, catering for all ages and learning needs. Cannot fault O&L in anyway, they have been a big part of our little boys life and we are sad that his journey there is coming to an end. The manager and staff are brilliant and have kids as there first priority. Highly recommend!

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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My son and daughter absolutely love going to nursery, my daughter has been there since she was 6 months old and seeing her flourish in such an amazing environment is fantastic. The service all the staff provide is fantastic. The staff are always friendly and helpful they are brilliant with the children and the managers also get involved with the care of the children so they are all well known faces to the parents and children. My kids can't get out the car quick enough on nursery days to play with their friends. I cannot recommend this fantastic nursery enough. the learning material and meals supplied are fantastic my children eat better than me most of the time haha! 10/10 from me and my children! keep up the good work!

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Review from Lois H (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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Love this nursery. I feel so safe leaving my little girl there and she loves the staff and the food. The staff have been brilliant in getting her settled into the routine and they have kept me and my husband well informed of her progress throughout. The activities are varied and have developed her learning greatly.

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Review from Cara M (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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My daughter enjoys nursery very much. Excited to go everyday. She has so many friends and informs us everyday about all the fun she has had. The staff are fantastic and make you feel like part of a big family.

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Review from Sonia H (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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From our very first visit to the nursery, we felt at ease & loved how the staff interacted with our daughter. There is genuine kindness and affection for the children and my daughter is delighted to go to nursery each day. Activities are tailored to age & development stage & there's always something fun and exciting to do. The environment is very inclusive-all children are made to feel special and safe. The manager runs the nursery very well and takes time to speak to each family whenever required. She also knows and speaks to each child individually and even sacrifices her spare time to create activities/enhance outdoor space. Children are nurtured according to their own needs & everything moves at their pace. All aspects of care including eating, napping & learning outcomes/observations are carefully documented and shared with parents. I can call whenever I like throughout the day to check on my child which gives me peace of mind. I cannot recommend this nursery enough!

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Review from Kelly D (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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A fabulous nursery. All staff go above & beyond, they take such good care of all the children, we have never once had any concerns. So glad we chose here for our girls, and would recommend it to anyone.

It will be a sad day when we have to leave.

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Review from Leigh B (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been attending this nursery since she was six months old, now nearing four. This nursery is well managed with great team moral, with only the best focus on the children. All the team have great communication skills to relay info back to us as parents at the end of each day.
This nursery also benefits from having the best outdoor area I've seen, promoting great outdoor and messy play.

Even with this nursery having such a large headcount, it is very personal with good relations built between staff, parents and children.

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Review from Thenmalar V (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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We absolutely love Oranges and Lemons Tech Park. The manager and staff are caring, loving and amazing! My son looks so happy and has developed in many ways. I couldn't ask for a better nursery!

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Review from Dawn B (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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A fabulous nursery where your child is their number one priority. No request is too difficult carry out. The food is delicious! My son always has extra helpings. Every day is full of fun, engaging and creative activities stimulating cognitive development, social relationships and an awareness of the world around them. They spend as much time as possible outside either in the play zones or the muddy patch. The staff are superb. They are bright, enthusiastic and genuinely get excited when they see your child reaching milestones.

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Review from Mairi (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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The staff at O&L have been wonderful so far. They have made our little ones transition into nursery very easy, and they have made it very easy on us too (us parents who worry about everything, staff even making time for our daily phone calls to check on our wee one)
The staff are warm and caring. The activities they create are fun and full of adventure. Our babies development has came on tenfold since starting which just goes to prove they provide a nurturing environment. He has so much fun. Nothing makes me happier than seeing our boy happy, and the staff are definitely to thank for that.
I can't praise them or thank them enough. Each staff member we have came into contact with has greeted us and more importantly spoken to our son even when busy with other tasks. You can tell they are devoted not only by the care they provide but by the little things they take notice of.

Our son loves the food too.

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Review from Karen R (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is very friendly and approachable if you ever need or would like to ask something. Nothing is too much bother for any of the staff and I feel 100% confident in leaving my son with them. They are all experienced and are very good at what they do. The management team as always there if needed and on the whole the nursery is very well run with happy staff members.

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Review from Amanda B (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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Such a lovely nursery with amazing staff who go out of their way to make everyday for every child an exciting experience. My daughter loves the different areas to play both inside and outside. Members of staff are very friendly and helpful and i know my daughter is in safe hands while i am away at work. I cant wait to see what fun activity they will do next and hear all about it from my little girl :)

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Review from Helen N (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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When we first started looking at Nursery's for our Son, there was just so many to choose from. We had submitted a few enquiries but Oranges And Lemons were the only ones that got back to us. From the moment we stepped inside we got a good feeling for the place. Getting used to the idea of leaving our Son with someone else was a bit stressful and emotional but the manager and all the staff have been very supportive! Taking us through step by step. Oranges And Lemons are really good and we would highly recommend them for your children!

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Meet the Team (2)

Nicola King
Nicola KingJob 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 Pinchbeck
Karen PinchbeckJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2008

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

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