Yarnton Way Nursery

Harris Gerrard Academy Grounds, Yarnton Way, Erith DA18 4DW
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9.8 62 Reviews
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Yarnton Way Nursery offers a friendly approach to early years learning, with a recognised curriculum and qualified team. Professionals are trained to support all key areas of the EYFS, helping new skills and interests to develop, while maintaining a secure and healthy environment.

Each child's development is safeguarded by a key person and qualified professionals regularly feed back to parents on progress. An extensive range of play and learning resources serve to inspire children, who enjoy interesting indoor and outdoor environments.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amber Bridle (Early Years Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Registered Charity Number

  • 1096526

Total Places for Children

  • 84

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • 8am-1pm £37
    1pm-6pm £37
    8-6pm £68

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 at Christmas

Parking

  • There is adequate parking at the nursery car park opposite the vehicle entrance at Harris-Gerrard Academy.

Yarnton Way Nursery Reviews (62)

9.8

Yarnton Way Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.828) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Yarnton Way Nursery has 62 reviews.

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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been so helpful with my little one and giving the support he needs. Staff are brilliant, caring and understanding towards both my child and myself. They keep you informed with what your child is doing throughout the day. Would recommend this nursery.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent experience settling in my daughter, with very friendly staff. My daughter is even more confident with articulating herself and being independent. I love that they are eating a different variety of food.
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Review from Shivani G (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery for 7 months now. He got settled there on his very 2nd day. The staff are very sweet and trained. My son loves spending time there. He learns a lot while in nursery and we can see how well he has grown all this time. They send regular updates on the app which puts
moms like me at ease knowing how your child is eating and sleeping. The setting is also very nice and organized. I love the staff and how friendly they are. Totally recommend this nursery. The only thing I'll suggest is they revamp their bigger playground.
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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have a 1-year-old son who started nursery about a month ago. The staff have been wonderful making us very comfortable, providing a good environment, and helping us with all of our questions. Our son runs into nursery every day with a big smile on his face and is received with open arms. Every day
we pick him up he's delighted to see us and a tiny little bit sad to leave. We love that all the kids from the different classes know him too and shout bye to him on the way out. The building itself looks a bit old, don't let that stop you from looking inside!
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves coming to this nursery. Not only do they teach and support and prepare for the future and guide the children in every way possible. As a parent they have facilities that keep us connected and really help with the transitions for new mums. I would recommend this nursery to anyone
looking for childcare.
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Review from Shereen K (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started 2 days a week in April before I started working full time in July when he has gone up to 4 days a week. The managers are very efficient and come back to answer any questions.
The baby team leader joined just before we did, and has made such an effort to bond with my son, which is extremely
reassuring for me. When she is not there, he knows that another lady will be there for him, too. The team leader is also very good at communicating with me on how he is getting on and she knows how to adapt to his needs depending on his mood. He also eats amazingly there and his naps are better than they are at home!
Every week I notice how he is progressing and his confidence is increasing. The outdoor space is brilliant so that the babies have fresh air and get to have a change of environment. I would 100% recommend!
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery from when she was 10 months old.
The staff is always friendly and happy to accommodate reasonable requests. They are well trained and very good with the children. My little girl loves going to nursery and loves her friends, which includes the staff.
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has learnt and developed a lot.
I like the communication via the app.
You also get updates on what they do and the various activities they do with the children.
Always happy to offer advice as well.
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Review from Shirley L (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are amazing and so friendly. As a first time mum, I was nervous how my son will settle in, but the staff are so caring here and made sure he was always ok. My son only just started in April and he always look forward going to nursery. I highly recommend Yarnton Way Nursery, it is environment
friendly here and I know my son will be safe at all times. Management here is also so helpful and always pay attention to detail.
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Review from Zoe C (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Yarnton Way for almost 18 months and really enjoys it. She has come so far in her learning and development and has become a happy and outgoing child and I think the nursery has played a huge role in this. The children take part in a wide range of activities during the day and
there is a big garden for them to play in when the weather is nice. The food they serve is balanced and healthy and my daughter seems to be a lot less fussy there than at home so I feel confident she is getting more of a balanced diet. The app makes it really easy to contact the nursery staff and to keep up to date with what the children have been doing during the week. All of the staff seem very nice and have a great bond with my daughter, who often talks about them at home, along with all of her friends. I would definitely recommend Yarnton Way to other Mums and Dads.
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Review from S V (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery. I can fully trust the staff with my child. The staff are welcoming, calm and professional. Keeps me informed of everything throughout the day and will always keep a closer eye on my little one if I have expressed concerns about child's health or incidents involving other children.
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Review from Neide V (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely Amazing! My son has been there for two years now and he loves everything: the staff, his peers, the activities.
Some of the reasons that make me really glad I chose this nursery:
1) Staff: the staff is amazing, always approachable, kind, caring, ready and happy to support the children
and respective parents. For example: their support and guide with my son's potty training journey has been invaluable.
2) Facilities: the space is really good, there's lots of space (indoors/outdoors), always clean, a large variety of toys/books. They have safeguarding guides and practices.
3) Learning: the learning method is great, the children have lots of activities and experiment learning is many different ways. My son's learning curve is visible and incredible.
4) The app: is a great way to check on my son's daily actions, weekly activities, communicate with the nursery staff, check and pay invoices, etc. The staff does a really great job on keeping the parents informed and updated.
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Review from Dami O (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Yarnton Way is a brilliant space for young children to develop and discover their interests. The setting to surrounded by love, care and staff who treat each child as an individual. My son loves it here and he's been able to blossom and develop since starting the setting at 10 months, he's now 2 years
old!
Well done to all the Yarnton Way team!
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Review from Eme Precious S (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a good experience with the nursery, the management pays attention to individual child needs. The staff are well trained and very friendly. My daughter has expressed herself well ever since she started the nursery.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending here since she was 2 years old, since the change of management there's been a number of changes for the better. My daughter is always happy to go in and always welcomed by the staff. Happy with the overall experience my daughter is getting.
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Review from Coca V (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are amazing and they take great care of my two boys, from when my little one was 3 months old to now, at nearly 2 years old. The new manager is also fantastic and always has a positive and helpful attitude.
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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son goes to the nursery full time, he enjoys his time at the nursery and learns so much with the assistance of the nursery staff. Since the manager started with the nursery I can see the positive impact and the additional resources she has put in place to safeguard the children, whilst also getting
parents more involved in their child development and learning from an early stage. All the staff are very friendly and supportive at the nursery.
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Review from Kari D (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been here for a little over a year now. He has loved every second of it, often telling me about other staff members (in different rooms) and talking about his friends. He has learnt a lot here, also putting into practice things I've taught him at home.
The staff are lovely and helpful, they
work hard to support all the children! There is always great parent-teacher communication. Some of which is made easier due to the use of their app.
My son has another year left, I know he will miss nursery when he leaves...
Thank you all!
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Review from Berlinda S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is the best would recommend to any mother. The staff are very nice, friendly and supportive. My son has really improved greatly ever since he came to the school, he really enjoys school. The daily learning and fun activities have improved his concentration, made him comfortable around others
and more vocal.
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Review from Irene B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at this nursery since she was a year old, and I must say, that I have never regretted my decision to choose them. As a first-time parent, we are all a little anxious about leaving our bundle of joy, in other people's hands, but three years on, I have grown close to all of the staff,
and my child's development and social skills are well and truly advanced. I appreciate the daily feedback on my child that I receive, whether good or bad, and the staff genuinely care. I didn't want to just have people around my child because it was just a job to them, but I can truly see that they are all very passionate people. I have also made some amazing friends with the mums and dads. I am sad to be leaving them soon. Trust me! This is a very lovely nursery.
Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. We aim to build up a good partnership with the parents; this helps staff to gain knowledge on your child. I am pleased that your child has had a good time at Yarnton…read more
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Review from M A (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At first, I didn't expect my daughter to get familiar with the nursery because she was always crying and very scared sleeping, but now when you tell her that you not going to nursery, the way she looks at you, she starts to cry, now is the opposite. Thank you very much for what you are doing.
Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery
Thank you for your review. I am glad that she has now changed and enjoys coming to nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.828)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.828) out of 10 for Yarnton Way Nursery 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 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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 4.828 for Yarnton Way Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (378 Excellents x 5) + (74 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 454 Ratings = 4.828
  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 Yarnton Way Nursery is based on 38 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 38 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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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (11)

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Amber Bridle

Job Title: Early Years Manager Joined: 2024

Level 3 diploma in childcare and young people workforce.
Designated Safeguarding Person
SENCO
level 3 in speech and language ELKLAN.

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Charlotte

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager Joined: 2017

CACHE Level 3
Paediatric First Aider

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Paru

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2012

NVQ Level 3
Paediatric First Aid

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Hayley

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2011

Early Years Level 3 Qualification

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Indira

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2008

Early Years Level 3 Qualification

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Nana

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2011

Early Years Level 3 Qualification

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Gursel

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2014

Paediatric First Aider

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Kulvinder

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2009

NVQ Level 3

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Rabinder

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2010

Early Years Level 3 Qualification

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Chinonye

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2015

Early Years Level 3 Qualification

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Liam

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2020

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