Spring Nursery Harlequin

Harlequin Children's Centre, Spa Road, Witham CM8 1NA
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9.8 32 Reviews
  • Spring Nursery Harlequin, Witham
Spring Nursery Harlequin is a high-quality childcare facility providing early years learning and education in Essex for children from 3 months to 8 years old in bespoke rooms and areas of the setting.

They are open between the hours of 8am and 6pm so that parents can access employment, training or support services.

A menu of healthy lunch and snacks are offered to children and any special dietary requirements are also taken into account.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Cassie Cremer (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 37

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Sessions range in price depending on session times and age range.


    Fees can be requested by emailing direct or booking a tour.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Spring Nursery Harlequin Reviews (32)

9.8

Spring Nursery Harlequin has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Spring Nursery Harlequin has 32 reviews.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be more grateful to all the staff at Harlequins for the care they give to my son. He has thrived since joining and we are so lucky to have got him into such a great nursery!
Thank you to all the staff, you are outstanding and make it that little bit easier to leave our little ones for the
day, the care and support you have is just amazing!
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, very patient and kind staff who really care for the kids. My little one still struggles going into nursery, as he never wants to be away from mummy, the nursery are so good with him they calm him down very quickly and he has so much fun there.
Love the app they use and get updates
with everything they get up to. They keep it updated throughout the day which is really handy to check in on what he's up to. Such a wide range of educational and fun activities for the kids every day.
I suffer from anxiety and I can honestly say I feel like I never have to worry about my little one in their care. And if I ever did have a concern I know I can call and it would be dealt with straight away I haven't got a bad word to say.
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Review from Leah D (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at Spring Harlequin, 2 and 4, and honestly they have met the needs of both my children and more. My son has additional needs and they have gone above and beyond for him and to make sure all his needs and mine are met. They are approachable, kind and hardworking and I can't be more
grateful for them these past 3 years of going. My daughter has the most amazing time every day and I honestly wouldn't trust anyone with them. They constantly have a wide range of toys, games and constant activities for the kids and make it such a fun day for them. I can't recommend them any more if I tried. Thank you Spring Harlequin.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I truly believe this is the best nursery for the beginning of my daughter's education! I love how there is a key person allocated for every child there, the confidence my daughter has got since starting nursery is absolutely incredible! Every single staff member is so friendly and caring, I always know
she has been well looked after. It really is a fantastic nursery, I know they will do an amazing job with preparing her to start big school In the years to come. I would highly recommend this nursery to all mums out there! They provide the most outstanding childcare by far.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Spring Nursery Harlequin for almost two years now and she is so happy there - it feels like a second home to her. All of the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide her with so much care, attention and positivity. I have always found the staff to be very
communicative and the nursery manager is so efficient and helpful. I would highly recommend Spring Nursery Harlequin to anyone looking for a nursery in the area and I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for our daughter.
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Review from Molly S (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since joining Spring Harlequin in January 2024, our child has come on leaps and bounds. He is non-stop singing and always names children he has been playing with. The activities on offer are engaging and follow the children's interests. The outdoor area is beautiful (our child's favourite place to be!)
and is always being refreshed and updated to spark new interest. We cannot speak higher of the provision they provide for the children. The observations we receive are wonderful and reflect the handovers we are given at the end of each session. The setting feels so homely and all members of staff know the children by name as well as their likes and dislikes. We couldn't be happier that our child attends the nursery. He loves attending each week!
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Review from Courtney C (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Harlequin Nursery are amazing, they are so kind, helpful, supportive, very welcoming and excellent with the children. The staff always greet my child as soon as we walk through the door. The rooms are full of toys and activities for all the children to enjoy. My child is always excited
to go to the nursery to play with the toys and join in with the fun activities, since my child has started this nursery he has come on leaps and bounds in lots of different ways. I think Harlequin is an amazing nursery.
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Review from Paige M (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but positive feelings towards Harlequin nursery, my little boy is excited to go and always happy when telling us about his day, he really loves the ladies who look after him. He had no confidence before he started and now he's beaming with it.
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Review from P W (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started this nursery in September. It was not easy for him to settle down in the first few weeks, but the staff at Harlequin was very good with him and got him to settle quite quickly. My son now loves the nursery and has started to play a lot more with the other children in the group. I would
recommend this nursery to all the other mums out there.
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you for your feedback and kind words; we all really appreciate it here at Spring Nursery Harlequin.
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Review from Jenny W (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely delighted with Spring Harlequin so far! Settling in was a little stressful, but the staff were on hand, attentive and willing to listen to recommendations. The initial sessions were well documented, and we get regular reviews of her progress and how she responds to different stimulations.
My little girl has a developmental delay, and again, they've been so fabulous with their support and willingness to read any advice provided by other services. They're always happy to chat and provide information and/or support, and my little girl generally seems pretty happy, so mummy is too!
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you for your feedback and kind words; we all really appreciate it here at Spring Nursery Harlequin.
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Review from Ashleigh C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter moved from her previous nursery to Harlequins at the beginning of the year, and although I was nervous about the change, it was the best decision we made for her. She has only been going for 6-weeks, but we can’t fault the nursery or its staff. They have made us feel so welcome as a family,
and our daughter is so happy there, which is the main thing. She is excited to go to nursery, which she never was before and has grown in confidence since attending. Communication between staff and us as parents has been excellent, and all of the staff we’ve been in contact with have been professional and friendly. We look forward to seeing our daughter grow at this lovely nursery.
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you so much for your review; we all really appreciate it here at Spring Harlequin.
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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my first enquiry, child's settling in sessions to starting 3-days per week, everybody at the nursery has been so accommodating, helpful, friendly and understanding towards us as anxious parents leaving our 8-month baby. We could not be happier and love that we can see updates throughout the day
on the app. Our daughter is thriving and experiencing so much through the nursery.
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you so much for your review, we all really appreciate it here at Spring Harlequin.
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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been coming to this nursery since 8-months-old. The staff have been outstanding in the care they have provided. He has gained a lot of confidence, and I 100% trust all the staff in the setting. He loved coming to the nursery that much he now attends the after club every day. I would recommend
this nursery to anyone. The best in the area.
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you very much for your review; we all here at Spring Nursery Harlequin really appreciate it.
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Review from Clare P (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my twins have started at Spring Nursery Harlequin I have been really pleased. My youngest twin was rather upset when leavening me. The staff was there for my daughter and gave her a cuddle. I’m really pleased with the activities my twins are learning.
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you very much for your feedback we all really appreciate it here at Harlequin.
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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the nursery and feel extremely confident when leaving my child here. This term, my second child started attending, as did my firstborn a few years ago. The staff work very well and always remain very polite and professional. My child is developing very well since starting here and I can't wait
to watch him grow even more.
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Review from Carla L (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff, always friendly and helpful! My daughter loves it here, very happy we chose Spring Harlequin. Always see updates and photos of her having fun and exploring. Just nice to see her grown and enjoy learning, can't wait for the next however many months.
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you so much for leaving us a review; we all really appreciate it.
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Review from Roxanne B (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery, my child absolutely loves it, talks about the staff all the time and is always happy to go. They settled her in brilliantly and she really enjoys herself. She can't wait to go back there each time; the staff are lovely.
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you so much for leaving us a review; we all really appreciate it.
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Review from Leah M (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been taking my children to the nursery for over 8 years now, all of my children have loved it and attend in school holidays when they don’t have to - that is by choice.
The manager of the nursery is truly amazing, she is so kind, caring and understanding she truly is an asset and if she wasn’t
there I don’t know if my children would have attended so long. All of the staff are great, obviously, my children have their favourites but I can honestly say I get to work and don’t have to worry about the care my children are in.
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you so much for leaving a review; we all really appreciate it.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Spring Nursery Harlequin. Both my daughters attend and they thoroughly enjoy each day. They are always smiling and bursting to tell us what they have been doing and what they have learnt. I have no complaints.
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Review from Chloe D (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has gone to Harlequin since he was 1, and has achieved so much there. However after the lockdown and being at home so much he has struggled going back. The staff at Harlequin have been so incredibly supportive and not only helped my son get back into his routine but also kept us updated to know
he’s ok. We love this nursery and couldn’t recommend it enough!
Reply from Cassie Cremer, Manager at Spring Nursery Harlequin
Thank you so much for your review; we all really appreciate it here at Spring Harlequin.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.789)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10 for Spring Nursery Harlequin 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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 4.989 for Spring Nursery Harlequin is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.989
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Spring Nursery Harlequin is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 37 number of registered child places is 7.4, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Cassie Cremer

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Cassie has worked at Spring Nursery Harlequin for a few years, looking after the team of excellent practitioners and your babies and children with a great big smile.
To meet Cassie book a tour now :)

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Nursery Harlequin

What is the Age Range of Children that Spring Nursery Harlequin accepts?

Spring Nursery Harlequin accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Spring Nursery Harlequin Open?

Spring Nursery Harlequin is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Spring Nursery Harlequin have capacity for?

Spring Nursery Harlequin has capacity for a total of 37 Children.

How far is Spring Nursery Harlequin to the centre of Witham?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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