Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)

74c High Street, Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JD
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The first Big Top Pre-School setting opened in 2002, since then the organisation has opened another Pre-School and Day Care Nursery and provides care for 230 children over the three settings.

The Big Top Nursery has been open since July 2013. The setting offers a safe and stimulating environment for children to play and learn. They are recognised by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ (2014) Early Years provision.

The nursery offers care for children between the age of 12 weeks and four years, and is open for 51 weeks a year.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alice Reynolds (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

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

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, 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon) Reviews (16)

Over all time Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon) has 16 reviews.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so glad we have sent our daughter to Big Top Nursery for the last four years. The staff are absolutely fantastic and have been incredibly supportive. They ensure the children engage in exciting and interesting activities and our daughter has made so much progress socially and academically. We
have always been confident that she is safe, thriving and is developing well socially. We couldn't have hoped for better.
Reply from Sylvia Robinson, Owner at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure to have your daughter with us at Big Tops.
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Review from Rachael H (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, great setting with kind and caring staff and management. Both my children attended Big Top Nursery from when they were about 1 year old until going to school. We felt well supported by the nursery in their caring for our children, helping them grow in confidence and socially, with
lots of great, varied activities and play-led learning in a safe and friendly environment. Fully recommend.
Reply from Sylvia Robinson, Owner at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot to us. We know that your child will do amazingly at 'big school'.
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Review from Rachael D (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Big Top for just over 3 years and is moving up to school shortly. Big Top Nursery has played a hugely important part in her early years education. She has adored her key workers, she's made secure and happy friendships with other children. All of the staff are wonderful with
the children, they take the time to get to know the children and their parents. Thank you for looking after my daughter so wonderfully, it has been a privilege to have been part of the Big Top Nursery family and we will miss you.
Reply from Sylvia Robinson, Owner at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you so much, your kind words mean a lot to us. It has been an honour to have your daughter with us. She will be fabulous at her new 'big school'.
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Review from Katie F (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been absolutely delighted with the nursery, I honestly don’t have a bad word to say. The staff are all lovely and look after the children so well. They are fun, teach the children so much and have so much patience. We have got to know the staff members really well and have used some of them
for personal babysitting and they are just amazing. The rooms are all organised and clean and the outdoor area is absolutely huge. So much space for all the children to run around in. My daughter has loved her time there and has learnt so much. Her confidence has grown and the nursery has made her totally ready for school. She is going to miss it there hugely. Thank you so much to all the staff for making her time there so memorable.
Reply from Sylvia Robinson, Owner at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been a privilege to have your daughter with us. I am sure she will do brilliantly in her new big school.
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Review from Aimee C (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing and the staff are first class. Suffering from PND I needed help with childcare for both my boys. They understood and helped me feel comfortable and confident leaving my boys. My boys love it here, they've made friends and really grown socially. My eldest sons speech is amazing
and I [ut that down to how confident they make him feel. We are always left in the loop with changes. I 100% recommend this nursery. Thank you.
Reply from Sylvia Robinson at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
What a lovely review. Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure having the you and the boys as part of The Big Top family.
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Review from Emily R (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care provided for my child from 9 months through to 4 years. Excellent facilities, the best outdoor setting I have seen. Good communication links with parents through EyLog. The staff are always so welcoming on arrival and excellent feedback at the end of the day. The most important thing
is my daughter loves attending so the setting must be right!
Reply from Sylvia Robinson at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you for your lovely comments. We have loved having your little one with us, it has been a joy watching her grow during her time at Big Top. We wish her well in her new school.
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Review from Llinos H (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery! I viewed three nurseries in the area back in 2015 and as soon as I walked into Big Top Nursery I knew where I wanted my children to go. It's by far the best nursery and I know that my children are well looked after, so much so that I have also had some staff do childminding for me
of an evening. As for development, I am impressed with how advanced my children are academically. I would never have been able to provide them with such a stimulating environment, amazing nursery.
Reply from Sylvia Robinson at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It is a joy having the girls with us in nursery, and it has been wonderful watching their journey with us so far.
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Review from Michelle C (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff are fantastic, they are very caring and nurturing. My daughter is very happy at the nursery and has really developed in her time there. The activities and feedback given to parents is about the day's involvement including food, sleep and nappies etc., so communication is fantastic.l
Reply from Sylvia Robinson at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you for your lovely comments. It is a pleasure to have your daughter with us at Big Top.
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Review from Emma J (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love Big Top! The staff are so kind and caring towards the children and always offer a cuddle when they are sad. They keep them happy in a safe environment and offer exciting and stimulating games and learning. Everything is always efficient and we have to ask/wait for nothing! This setting
is absolutely amazing and I am so glad my two children have had the opportunity to go! Thank you to all!
Reply from Sylvia Robinson at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been an honour and a privilege to have the children. They are a credit to you. We really wish them well in their new settings. We are genuinely going…read more
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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to Big Top for more than 2 years. On our initial visit, we were impressed by the outside space and the children seemed happy and comfortable with the staff. We have never doubted our choice of nursery. The outside space has just got better and better with more facilities/activities
added, including animals and planting. The staff are friendly, helpful and above all, the children have great relationships with them. Indoor activities are also varied regularly and freshly prepared meals provided.
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Review from Kate C (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and her team run a fantastic nursery. They are organised and motivated and the children are stimulated throughout the day. I have been very pleased with my son's care at Big Top Nursery.
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Review from Yvette D (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twins have been in Big Top since they were 18 months old and they are now 4 getting ready to leave for primary school. They have absolutely loved going to nursery and love the staff. I can't say enough positive things about the nursery. The manager and her team are brilliant! I always feel they
have the children's best interest and development in mind. My children have really grown in knowledge and confidence. Their facilities and outdoor space are lovely. I would and do recommend Big Top nursery.
Reply from Sylvia Robinson, Owner at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It has been a pleasure to have the twins with us, and we are very sad to see them leave for school. We wish them all the best at school, please do keep in…read more
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Review from Mioara D (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would very much like to say a very big thank you to Big Top Nursery Waddesdon team for the warmth and standard of care my daughter has received since she has joined in April 2015. I have nothing but praise and gratitude for the way the whole team works, from the way we were greeted to the wonderful
things they had done with the children to help them develop. I cannot recommend this wonderful team enough - my little girl will miss them dearly as she is now all grown up and ready for the big school. Thank you!
Reply from Sylvia Robinson, Owner at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
Thank you for your very positive comments about the nursery - we wish your daughter well as she goes on to her next learning journey at school! You are most welcome to come and visit at anytime.
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Review from Paul A (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Big Top Nursery is one of the most wonderful educational establishments I have ever had the pleasure of being associated with. The ethos is exceptionally positive and our son enjoys attending so much that he often asks to go to nursery when it's a day off. The staff are welcoming and supportive,
and communication is excellent, via face to face feedback and the online system. In my view, everything about Big Top Nursery is outstanding, I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Reply from Sylvia Robinson, Owner at Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)
We very much appreciate your positive comments about our Day Nursery, we strive to have a good standard of communication and excellent care for all children.
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Review from Fiona A (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and pre-school. My boy has been so happy there, made some great friends and the staff are all wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble. He has taken part in a huge range of activities and as parents, we have been regularly informed of his progress via EYlog. The atmosphere is very caring-each
child is treated as an individual. We shall be really sad in a few weeks when our boy leaves but incredibly grateful that he gained so much from this outstanding place.
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Review from Je (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Returning to work after having my son was a huge and difficult decision, however, Big Top Nursery have gone above and beyond in supporting my son into settling in there. Big Top Nursery provides a safe, caring and simulating environment and I have complete trust that my son is well cared for. All the
staff know and understand him as an individual, and genuinely care about his well-being. His Key Worker has been amazing at supporting his development and we feel very well informed with everything he is doing on a daily basis and communication is excellent. All the staff are incredibly approachable and always take time to speak to us during pick-ups and drop offs. My son has thrived since starting at Big Top and has learnt so much, every day is packed with lots of activities and from the videos and pictures that are emailed to us, it appears he loves every minute! I really couldn't ask for anything more.
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Sylvia Robinson

Job Title: Owner Joined: 1986

Sylvia has worked with children for over 20 years. After taking on a pre-school setting in Aylesbury 12 years ago, Sylvia started her journey of studying for her qualifications. Sylvia graduated from University with a BA Degree in Early Years in 2012 and gained Early Years Professional Status in May 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon)

What is the Age Range of Children that Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon) accepts?

Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon) Open?

Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon) 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 Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon) have capacity for?

Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon) has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Big Top Nursery (Waddesdon) to the centre of Aylesbury?

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

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