Dundee Nature Kindergarten

Explorer Road, Technology Park, Dundee DD2 1EG
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9.8 156 Reviews
  • 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 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 Andy D (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from Dawn (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very well managed nursery with approachable staff. Great outside space to have activities and to play in. Enables my daughter to make friends, learn and interact with children of the same age in preparation for school.
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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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