Oakley Nursery and Preschool

Bishop’s House, 1 Rockdale Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1JT
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9.7 49 Reviews
  • Oakley Nursery and Preschool, Sevenoaks
Located in the heart of Sevenoaks, Oakley Day Nursery and Preschool is a premium day nursery and preschool offering excellent childcare and educational development in a warm, home-from-home environment. Offering flexible sessions the team of practitioners are passionate and highly trained and will work with you from day one to ensure that your child settles well and begins their learning journey straight away.

Providing a mix of educational, group-led and free-play activities designed to deliver only the highest standards of care. Operating from a safe and secure setting, the team offer the perfect mix of experience and youthful exuberance engaging with the children throughout the day.

Being situated in the town centre means Oakley is ideally placed to support families from across the region. The town's shops are on the doorstep and Sevenoaks train and bus stations are only a short distance away. Excellent parks and woods for regular trips, so the children can explore new environments and activities are only a stone’s throw away.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Dawson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 45

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Oakley Nursery and Preschool Reviews (49)

9.7

Oakley Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.732) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oakley Nursery and Preschool has 49 reviews.

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Review from Anne N (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best place for my 15-month-old daughter with the most caring staff who go the extra mile to make her days special and allow her to thrive. She loves going there and can't wait to be dropped off every time.
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the time that my son has been at Oakley, he has blossomed into an independent little boy with good communication skills. He looks forward to nursery every morning, which is wonderful to see. The staff at Oakley are professional, caring and compassionate. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the
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I don't think I could have found a better childcare setting for my son.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oakley is a hidden gem, and I would highly recommend this preschool setting - my child could not be happier!
It feels like being part of one big family and nurturing setting. Staff are incredible at not only creating exciting daily interactive and stimulating experiences but also ensuring kids are
meeting the EYFS curriculum by teaching them phonics and writing.
Despite the garden being on the small side, the kids still get ample outdoor time, come rain or shine, and lots of outdoor trips to the local library and park, etc.
A fantastic preschool! If any doubts, just stand outside at pick up and see for yourself: all children leave with big smiles on their faces, lots of anecdotes to share and hands full of marvellous creations.
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Review from G T (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Oakley now for over a year. Was the best decision we made for our daughter as she was in another previous. The staff at Oakley are the most kindest, friendliest and loving to our daughter. She asks every day when she’s going to nursery. She loves it. She loves the food and the
activities (they have such fun activities in the day for the little ones); she adores every one of the ladies at Oakley. The hours are great for us, and can always help/accommodate if we need an extra day or half on top of her normal days. The love and care they give her is amazing! Thank you for everything you continue to do with her.
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Review from Emma A (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson loves going to ‘school’ at Oakley Nursery; he always tells me what fun he has had that day.
His speech, counting and letters have come on in leaps and bounds, and he absolutely adores his key worker.
He is so settled; I hate the idea of him ever leaving to go to primary school.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children at Oakley, one in toddler and one in preschool. They both started at about one year old, and they (and we - the parents) love it. It is amazing to send both children off each morning knowing they will have fun, eat well and just generally be loved. I am also amazed by how much my
eldest has learnt - his phonics and maths are really good now. The only slight drawback is a relatively small garden, but it is used inventively, and I know the children get to go on trips and the play park as well, so it doesn’t worry us. Thank you, Oakley!
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Review from Karen G (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Oakley Nursing cared very well for my toddler twins. The settling in session helped to prepare them well, and the boys always came home with smiley faces. Meals are balanced and nutritious. Staff continuity is very good. The nursery kept us well informed about activities the boys have done via the app.
We've been very happy with the care the boys received. The nursery has a very home from home feel, which we liked.
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oakley provides a home from home experience for the children that attend. The greatest asset to the nursery is its staff, who really do go above and beyond. During the first lockdown of the pandemic, we continued to receive messages from staff seeing how my daughter was getting on and checking in despite
the nursery being forced to close. The staff treat the children as individuals and have always listened and made adjustments where they can.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves it at Oakley. She has come on leaps and bounds with her learning since she started. She will continue onto pre-school here for sure. I can only thank the staff for taking such good care of her and encouraging her to learn and interact with the other children.
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Review from Jamie L (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at Oakley for about 7 months now and I couldn't be happier with the quality of care he receives. I have noticed a huge change in him since he started, handovers are a delight and I love hearing about his day. All the staff are the best, very approachable and I am always kept fully
informed through the Famly app. Overall I am very happy with everything this nursery has to offer and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oakley to anyone.
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Review from Oana K (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After loads of research and emails sent to various nurseries, Oakley was the only one that answered our questions. On top of that, the great reviews were a plus in helping us make a decision. Our daughter is happy and the progress she has done regarding speech and relations with people around her is
amazing. All the staff are absolutely fabulous. Not only looking after the children but preparing them for school. I highly recommend Oakley Nursery and Preschool!
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Review from Hayley (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Oakley at 6 months old and he's now 13 months and I couldn't be happier with the care he receives from the ladies that work at Oakley. I have loved every minute of the updates I received throughout the day and cannot thank that staff enough for the care they give my little boy.
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Review from Eileen M (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oakley has been our children's family away from home these past 3-years. The genuine love and care of all staff for our children have been an amazing support to us as working parents. Thank you for helping shape our children, through love and kindness, into the well rounded little people they are today.
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Review from Tina S (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Oakley’s in November 2019 and has loved every minute of it. There’s a lovely family feel and the staff have always been so friendly and caring. We appreciate the variety they pack into a week and have loved seeing photos of our daughter enjoying yoga, phonics, walks to Knole Park,
mud time in the garden, etc! The team were also really good at communicating during full lockdown and putting measures in place for the extended opening in June. Our daughter comes out every evening with a beaming smile and you can’t ask for more than that!
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Review from Rosie J (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so happy to find Oakley Day Nursery after a bad settling experience at another Sevenoaks nursery. Over the 12 months that my daughter has been at Oakley, she has blossomed into an independent little girl, with good communication skills and happy outlook on life. She looks forward to nursery every
morning, which is so wonderful to see. The staff at Oakley are thoughtful, professional, caring and compassionate. My daughter (now 22 months) has multiple allergies and the staff have worked so hard to ensure she has a well-balanced diet at nursery and a good variety of meals. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff and I don't think I could have chosen a better nursery.
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Review from Alice M (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys nursery - staff are warm, friendly and caring and I have full confidence in them. My son started nursery aged 3 and is now nearly 5 and ready for school. He is confident and outgoing and a lot of this is due to Oakley Day Nursery. Thank you. It is also good value for money. They
do good outings like to the park or library.
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Review from Z K (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a great experience with Oakley Day Nursery and Preschool since our son joined at 11 months old. He made a lot of friends and always looks forward to going in. The staff are excellent, positive and caring. We can only recommend it to other parents.
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Review from Louise W (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The three years our son has been at Oakley have been great. The team there feel like part of our family now! They have played a big part in our son’s development and kept us involved every step of the way with diaries and updates via the nursery app. From day one when I was pretty emotional, they gave
me a hug and calls to reassure me to now helping prepare him for school - they have been marvellous.
The space has a lovely, homely vibe, and they make use of every inch in such creative ways, the garden is just right for the kids with lots of fun outdoor toys.
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Review from Bronwyn P (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently started at Oakley, and I couldn't be happier with my decision for her to do so. Their level of professionalism, care, attention and adherence to safety guidelines during these testing times, has been outstanding. My daughter absolutely raves about her new friends and the friendly
staff, and they have put my mind at ease regarding her transition into reception in September. Definitely recommended, recommended, recommended!
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Review from Matt H-T (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has loved every second of nursery at Oakley over the last 12-months. The staff are all really friendly, and they're attentive both to each individual child's bespoke needs and each family's circumstances. Their handling of the coronavirus has also been outstanding. I wouldn't hesitate to
recommend to anyone.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.732)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.732) out of 10 for Oakley Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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 4.832 for Oakley Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (91 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.832
  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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Oakley Nursery and Preschool is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 9 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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