Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool

Turkey Mill, Ashford Road, Maidstone ME14 5SF
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Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool is an eco-friendly facility designed for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

It holds the Green Flag award for eco-friendly practices and teach children the importance of biodiversity, recycling, and healthy living through dedicated eco-code.

The approach encourages children to be mindful of their environment and make resourceful choices.

Conveniently located near Maidstone on the A20, with close links to Mote Park and Maidstone town centre, the nursery offers on-site parking and a buggy park to make drop-offs and pick-ups easier.

It is also within proximity to Maidstone West Station, with excellent connections to London.

The all-weather garden provides free-flow access from each room, allowing children to explore the outdoors daily. The garden is full of learning opportunities that connect children to nature and stimulate their senses.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Taiya (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 96

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (114)

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Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool has 114 reviews.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff in the baby room and the other support staff have been simply lovely.
Our child has built a really strong bond with his key worker which brings us such comfort to know he can be happy when away from us.
We’re very impressed with the whole team’s diligence, kindness, attention to detail
and also the general upbeat happy environment that we observe.
The app is excellent for updates throughout the day, making our time apart a little easier.
Very pleased with our choice of nursery.
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Review from Ana A (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started back in January in the Babies Room. I’m highly impressed with the level of care and how much attention and effort they put in. My little one has advanced so much in just a short period of time and all of my questions are answered at the end of the day. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Antonia H (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an outstanding nursery! My son goes to preschool here and he is being assessed for autism! From day one, they have taken my concerns seriously. They have always been professional, friendly and always given me the time of day! They have a great app that you can communicate with them and pictures
for you to see activities they have been doing! They have made changes to help my son settle in and since he has been going I've seen such a change in him! My son loves going to nursery and has created such a great bond with the girls! They support all his needs and I have felt at ease taking him there, knowing that they are taking such good care of him! A big shout-out to the deputy manager and one other member of staff in particular! Thank you so much!
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with how the nursery has welcomed my child and how his key person has helped him settle in. We are always welcomed with a smile and get a full detailed handover when I pick him up from nursery. My son absolutely loves coming to nursery and that's thanks to the staff!
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Review from Nicole D (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are amazing! The activities are tailored to the children's interests and keep them engaged throughout the day. The nursery is excellent value for money, you are always kept informed and staff are always willing to help.
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Turkey Mill and has done for her whole time at the nursery (3 years). The staff are friendly, welcoming and have contributed hugely to her development during her time there and are always very accommodating with any requests.
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended this nursery in 2019 as a baby and I was happy with his care. He left before joining toddler room due to a change in my career but I have since re-enrolled him into the toddler room. I wouldn't trust any other people to look after him because I know they do a brilliant job at settling
children and giving them the individual care they need. The nursery provides wonderful activities which my son recreates at home and he talks fondly of the staff in his room. The staff communicate with parents well and always keep me updated about anything my son may need or how he's been feeling. I'm very happy with the nursery and would highly recommend.
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Review from L Z (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool since last September and he really enjoys it! The staff have been fantastic at helping him settle and making him feel comfortable and they are always open and honest with their communication. He then had a period away
from the nursery during the lockdown and we were concerned about how he would resettle after this but again, the staff were amazing and we had no issues. Our son has thrived at the nursery and learned so much. He is so happy there and that is all down to the team and management. It is worth flagging that they have also continued to follow very strict Covid-19 protection procedures, which provides endless reassurance for me and my family. Our son has made fantastic progress and I couldn't be happier with the whole experience. I highly recommend Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool!
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really pleased I moved my son here from another nursery. He’s happy here, and everyone welcomes him in, which makes him a lot more confident. He’s learning things the other setting didn’t do, such as how to put on a coat and shoes.
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Review from Suzanne S (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little Boy started at Bright Horizons at around the age of 16 possibly 18 months old. He began his journey in the baby room and is now currently enjoying his journey in the preschool room. He has had the best start to his nursery life, being cared for by some very lovely members of staff. There are
of course certain names that are mentioned and he always tells me what he has been doing, activity-wise and what he's eaten.
Management and staff go above and beyond for the children and parents.
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Review from Jennifer (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Bright Horizons Turkey Mill since they were 9 months old and now in the pre-school room. I was recommended by a friend and have recommended it to others too. The building and facilities are perfect, purpose-built with security in mind too, large light spaces with access straight
to designated gardens for each room. The location is easy for pick up and drop off with plenty of room for cars and away from the busy town centre. The staff completely put child and parents at ease, building great relationships with the children and families and always remaining professional. They seem genuinely interested in the children’s development and enjoy their different personalities. They have adapted well with the pandemic and safety procedures, as well as smoothly facilitating my child’s transition from the toddler to nursery room recently.
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Review from Louise T (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended nursery here and now my daughter does and for the last couple if months the staff have remained positive and proactive about establishing good routines to provide the children with a semblance of normality in these crazy times. My daughter thoroughly enjoys attending and despite the
pandemic, I am so glad that she is in the toddler room developing her social and cognitive skills. Despite all having personal circumstances which make this pandemic threatening in different ways, the nursery staff are always positive, helpful and I feel comfortable and confident handing my daughter over to their care. These nursery workers are the unsung heroes of the pandemic and I couldn't recommend Turkey Mill more; thank you for everything!
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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have one child in the baby room and another in the pre-school room. Both appear to love attending and get excited each morning we pull up. Our oldest talks really fondly of the staff and getting to do lots of singing and playing outside. The staff have managed the communication around the current
pandemic restrictions really well and they all appear to be working really hard to create a safe environment as close to normality as possible.
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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to this nursery and goes in without a second glance. It is such a warm and caring environment. All the staff are brilliant, and he is thriving in their care. He has had amazing experiences in the baby room, toddler room and now pre-school. I will be very sad when he leaves and starts
school next September.
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Review from Joely B (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was always a daunting decision having to choose a nursery for my son when he was only 13 months old, but he has been attending Bright Horizons at Turkey Mill for 3 years now and is so happy and content. The nursery staff are attentive and engaging and they have nurtured him, as I have, to be a confident,
sociable and caring little boy. I am forever astonished at the variety of activities the staff plan for the children, understanding that this organisation is often done by staff during their own time, and I love how they encourage the children to tackle everything with gusto and to enjoy getting wet or mucky. I am so thankful for having discovered Bright Horizons Turkey Mill as I know the staff have a natural desire to work together to provide the best care they can for their children, instilling the skills and behaviours vital to transition to primary school and beyond. This is a fabulous nursery.
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Review from Gavin B (Father of Child) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is always eager to get to nursery in the morning and see his friends and the staff. We are satisfied that he always receives the best care and is kept busy and active. Family and friends have always commented on how adept he is at using a knife and fork, and from a very young age too - we believe
this has emanated from the 'social scene' that is set at nursery, which in turn has made him a good eater which pleases us immensely! Our son's experience of nursery has been very positive, he is chatty, outgoing, expressive, inquisitive and very very happy. We couldn't have wished for more. The staff are superb.
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Review from Louise T (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Bright Horizons for a few months now. The staff have really helped him to settle in and have got to know him well. The communication with parents is very good. The activities they do are varied and engaging. Our son started the nursery during covid restrictions but they have
done everything they can to help him (and us) to settle in.
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Review from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely delighted with this nursery.
My son loves his time here playing, learning and socialising. The staff are always welcoming, caring and well organised and they go above and beyond at every opportunity. The indoor and outdoor facilities are excellent and my son especially enjoys activities
in the garden. This is a really caring, positive, educational, well run and safe environment.
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Review from Richard W (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery recently had an unforeseen issue that means that it had to be temporarily closed. The staff worked tirelessly to make sure parents were informed and that alternative nursery spaces were provided for the children. This came as no great surprise as the staff there have always been nothing
short of wonderful!
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Review from Enya O (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery. Staff are well trained, kind and considerate. When kids misbehave they are patient and firm. My daughter was very happy here and I always feel safe and secure when I drop her off. I knew that they would take really good care of her. The standard of education is impressive.
My daughter made a wooden box using a hammer and nails.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.697)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.697 for Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (248 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.697
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 24 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2, which has been reached with 24 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 (2)

Taiya

Taiya

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I passed my BTEC level 3 diploma in Nursery nursing in 1995 and have worked in the early year's sector for 22 years. I also have a Level 3 in adult education, management, training and mentoring.


Where have I come from?


I was a Children’s Service Manager for Nuffield Health from 1998 to 2019, I managed the nursery, creche, afterschool clubs and holiday camps. I delivered training for the other 12 nurseries within the company and supported the opening of new nurseries within the business. I have worked with Kent County Council in their Early Help, this role was supporting vulnerable families and children.


My Family and home life


I live with my husband, 2 boys and my 3rd child, Trigger the dog.


I was raised in Bromley, and when I had my children, I moved to the Maidstone.


What is my passion?


I have 2 passions; my main passion is my boys and their dedication to becoming the next professional footballer, I attend training and matches come rain or shine, and I even know the offside rule! My other passion is early years and providing every child with the best opportunities to build a foundation to achieve.


You never would have guessed but...


My Grandparents bought me a tortoise when I was 2 years old, Tabatha the tortoise is now 43 years old.

Tracy

Tracy

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2014

I started my childcare career in 2014, joining Bright Horizons as part of the bank team. My journey has taken me through the completion of my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and provided the opportunity to work across all age groups broadening my theoretical and practical knowledge and experience.


I am passionate to provide the best care and quality of education for children. I enjoy watching each of them grow and develop and feel privileged to be able to share in their achievements.


In my own time, I like to read and I also run.

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