The Lindens Nursery School

Kilindini, Brook Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 1ES
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9.8 28 Reviews
  • The Lindens Nursery School, Sutton-in-Ashfield
The Lindens (previously known as Bright Stars Childcare) in Sutton-in-Ashfield is a place where children feel at home from the moment they arrive.

Every corner of the nursery has been thoughtfully created to be calm, nurturing, and full of opportunities to explore.

Outdoors, the Forest School play area invites children to connect with nature, building dens, planting fruit and vegetables, and discovering the joy of hands-on learning.

Inside, flexible spaces and tailored activities ensure every baby, toddler, and preschooler can learn in ways that suit them best.

The team works closely with families, keeping parents involved and informed every step of the way. At The Lindens, children are encouraged to grow with confidence, curiosity, and kindness, ready for the adventures ahead.
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Funding & Fees

£53.00 per day
£240.00 week

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Joanne Bramwell (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

The Lindens Nursery School Reviews (28)

9.8

The Lindens Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Lindens Nursery School has 28 reviews.

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Review from Lucy N (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am impressed with Bright Stars day nursery. My child settled very well, and seems very happy and is extremely well cared for. All of the staff throughout the nursery are very professional, friendly and approachable.
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Review from Rosie C (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. My son comes home very happy. I can tell he is developing great skills whilst being at Bright Stars
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Review from Vicky S (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted that our daughter has a place at Bright Stars. The nursery was highly recommend by a good friend. Our daughter often greets staff by putting her arms out, which makes us feel confident that the staff are doing their job right, as she wants to be there. She can't wait to start playing
when she arrives each day and begin joining in with the daily activities. She seems to enjoy all the different varieties of food that she is given.
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Review from Holly W (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with my daughter's time at the nursery so far. She enjoys her time here and gets so excited and can't wait to go.
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Review from Natalie A (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter really enjoys her time at nursery. The staff are brilliant with her, so kind and caring. I would thoroughly recommend to others.
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Review from Trang N (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would recommend to friends and family.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I first visited Bright Stars I knew there and then it was the nursery I wanted my daughter to attend. I love how homely it feels and the staff are so experienced. My daughter loves it here and there is no where else I would want to her to go. The facilities are amazing, indoor and out! I would
definitely recommend.
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Review from Maxine H (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl started at Bright Stars almost a year ago and we have been impressed by all areas. The staff are wonderful, taking account of the personal interest of our child. My daughter's key worker is a credit to the establishment. She is always keeping us well informed about our daughter's progress
and what she has been up to. The Bright Stars setting is what we all love about the nursery, it is a home from home. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.780)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10 for The Lindens Nursery School 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 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 4.955 for The Lindens Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (149 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.955
  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 4.825 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Lindens Nursery School is based on 13 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.825
    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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 13 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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Meet the Team (1)

Joanne

Joanne Bramwell

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022

Hello and welcome to Bright Stars situated in Sutton-in-Ashfield.


At Bright Stars, we know that children flourish in warm, nurturing environments that feel like home. Our wonderful nursery school features thoughtfully designed spaces that inspire curiosity and awe throughout their story with us.


We prioritise communication with our families and take pride in building a strong partnership with you. We’ll keep you updated and involved in your child’s journey, ensuring you feel connected every step of the way.


Our passion is to inspire a lifelong love of learning, empowering our children to grow into confident, compassionate, and capable individuals and we truly value the important role you play in this.


If you’re excited to embark on this wonderful adventure with us, we’d love to meet you. Reach out today to schedule your nursery visit.

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