The Nest Day Nursery

18 Queens Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames KT12 5LR
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9.9 35 Reviews
  • The Nest Day Nursery, Walton-on-Thames
The Nest Day Nursery in Walton-on-Thames is a small nursery that strives to provide the best possible childcare. Due to its size and taking a child-led approach, each individual child's needs and personality will be recognised and nurtured.

The environment is welcoming and secure, enabling the children to grow at their own pace and build their confidence, independence and all other areas of development.

The Nest Day Nursery has a strong ethos of inclusivity and positive and polite behaviour is encouraged. The voice of each child is valued to give them the best start possible.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Jacqui Yates
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Jacqui Yates (Owner)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 24

Age Range

  • from 1 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £120 per day

  • There is a few spaces this year due to prospective parents not returning to work and our school leavers .

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:30
    Tuesday 08:00-18:30
    Wednesday 08:00-18:30
    Thursday 08:00-18:30
    Friday 08:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

The Nest Day Nursery Reviews (35)

9.9

The Nest Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Nest Day Nursery has 35 reviews.

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Review from Andrea K (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at The Nest since October 2021, after we moved to the area. Joining at aged 3, she was very settled at her old nursery but we haven't had a moment of worry about her transition because of the wonderfully warm, welcoming and extremely personalised care she receives. The Nest is
a very special place where each child is well-known and respected for their individuality. There is a wonderful, varied array of activities on offer that provide the kind of routine my daughter thrives on - from Spanish and dance class, to woodwork and cookery class. You get a real sense of the care and attention the children receive from little stories that come home - how they learn how important it is to drink water to stay 'hydrated' (a word she certainly didn't learn at home!) to learning about nature and other topics. We love the Nest and the staff, who we have come to know well - everything is personal, individualised and that is not easy to find.
Reply from Jacqui Yates, Owner at The Nest Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your review. Your little girl is so much fun and loves helping out with chores.
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Review from Alistair B (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the Nest for more than 2 years and we are very happy. He loves his days at nursery, the general environment, and all the staff. The staff balance both childcare, fun, and learning aspects really well and he is nurtured and has developed really well in his time there. The nursery is
supportive of the parents too and we have made coordinated plans to encourage our son’s development.
Reply from Jacqui Yates, Owner at The Nest Day Nursery
Dear Alistair, thank you so much for your review. We are glad you are happy at the Nest.
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Review from Kate G (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the Nest for the past three years and when we had our daughter there was no question that we wanted to send her to the Nest as well. The staff are extremely nurturing and supportive of the children's individual interests. They are always coming up with imaginative activities. My son
especially loves to do woodworking and Spanish class and he always comes home very excited when they have dinner by the campfire. I have been very happy at the Nest and I would highly recommend it.
Reply from Jacqui Yates, Owner at The Nest Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your review, it gives the staff a boost to receive praise.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would have no hesitation in recommending The Nest Day Nursery. They really have the needs of the children at the heart of what the do. The food is of a very high standard with the menus designed with a nationalist. They treat each child as an individual and will develop their interests.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest is a truly wonderful nursery. My son has thrived there since he started when he was one, just over three years ago, and my second son starts in March. The staff are kind and caring and go above and beyond to get to know your child individually. The setting and resources are great (plus immaculately
clean), and the activities are always well thought through and child led. My son is so happy and independent, and I believe that is partly down to the care The Nest has shown him in his early years. He will be so sad to leave when he goes to school in September.
Reply from Jacqui Yates, Owner at The Nest Day Nursery
Thank you for your feedback; it does make all the difference when staff get great feedback.
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Review from Patrick P (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were extremely thankful that our eldest child got into The Nest Day Nursery, I honestly believe they have helped mould her into the little girl she is now with such fond memories. Hence it was the natural choice for our son, who is currently loving his time there. The Nest has a wonderful homely
feel ensuring the children feel comfortable and safe. You honestly believe they're going from home to home. As a key worker, they were priceless in staying open for both our children. A sign that this nursery really cares not only for the children they take look after but also, for the community as a whole.
Reply from Jacqui Yates, Owner at The Nest Day Nursery
Thank you for your review. We feel it is important to be part of the community, with Covid we cannot go out visiting, eg. local centres like we used to, which is a shame.
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Review from Mike A (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest is an exceptional nursery, with a warm, homely and family-oriented environment. Our daughter had an amazing time there and settled in immediately. The staff were welcoming and engaging throughout, and their attention to detail and ability to understand and support the specific development
needs of our daughter were fantastic. We all leave with very fond memories of our time there.
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Review from Stuart C (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cracking little nursery; who will absolutely go out of their way to support you, and most importantly, your child. Our child has developed incredibly whilst being at nursery and always looks forwards to his days. Can’t wait to see him continue developing over the coming months/years!
Reply from Jacqui Yates, Owner at The Nest Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your review, all the team appreciates such nice comments.
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Review from Lourens K (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son spent 18-months at The Nest and loved every minute of it! We were so impressed by the care he received and the personal attention he received from the wonderful staff. We will miss this fantastic nursery and the brilliant, caring, staff.
Reply from Jacqui Yates, Owner at The Nest Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to have your child at The Nest.
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Review from Katy F (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We changed our daughter to The Nest from another local nursery and haven’t looked back. The staff are all very friendly and actively involved with the children. The activities they do all day are so creative and our daughter has thrived. It is a lovely homely setting used imaginatively. The garden is
small but definitely made the most of. There is also a good community amongst the parents due to events that the nursery runs.
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Review from Annie S (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with The Nest. My son has come on leaps and bounds since he started in November 2018. I love seeing what he has been up to on the online learning journal and the activities are always very creative.
The staff are very friendly. Although the outside space isn’t huge they use it very
well and I like how the children go outside in it every day to play.
Reply from Jacqui Yates at The Nest Day Nursery
Many thanks for your feedback.
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Review from Kirsty B (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely homely nursery. Staff are great and the activities are well planned and engaging. Setting is very clean and well equipped. Menus are great too. My daughter has been very happy there since starting 2 years ago
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Review from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care that has been provided to our daughter has been second to none. It’s a small, homely nursery with a focus on the needs of the child as an individual. Our daughter has been in the setting for over 2 years and our son is soon to start. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds and we’re really
grateful to the manager and the team.
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Review from Alice W (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nurturing small nursery. We have been so delighted with the care and knowledge of child development of all the staff at the Nest. The activities are interesting, imaginative, varied, personalised to the interests of the children and our son adores both his key worker and being part of the
Nest 'family'. Being a small nursery means that the children and adults know each other really well, the atmosphere is always calm and it really is like an extended family for our son. We couldn't be happier with the care he receives there.
Reply from Jacqui yates, Owner/ manager at The Nest Day Nursery
Thank you so much for this lovely review.
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Review from Ad (Grandfather of Child) published on 1 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing small nursery, clean, homely, great range of resources, lovely experienced genuine caring staff. Good value for money. Nice outdoor space with some unique equipment. Short walk to train station for parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 for The Nest Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.875 for The Nest Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (107 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.875
  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 The Nest Day Nursery is based on 10 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 24 number of registered child places is 4.8, which has been reached with 10 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 (8)

Jacqui

Jacqui

Job Title: Owner Joined: 2014

I have been in childcare for over 20 years.


After completing a childcare degree I decided I wanted to open my own nursery.


I wanted to do something different and studied the Reggio Emilia approach so brought these elements into the design of my setting.

Adam

Adam

Job Title: Practitioner and Woodwork lead Joined: 2018

Adam has a level 3 in childcare, a NEBOSH qualification in health and safety and other degrees in engineering.


He has had woodwork for children.


The children have a great relationship with Adam.

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Hayley

Job Title: Manager

Having worked her way up from practitioner, room lead, deputy after being with us for many years!

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Morgan

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

Also works with pre-school.

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Saffron

Job Title: Room lead Joined: 2024

Working with our younger children.

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Faye

Job Title: Educator and Apprentice Lead Joined: 2025

Works in Owl's room.

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Heather

Job Title: Educator Joined: 2025

Works full-time in owlets rooms.

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Tanishka

Job Title: Educator

Works part-time in both rooms.

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