Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery

My 4 year old son loves going to WPDN. He has been at this nursery since he was 10 months old and our family could not be more grateful for the amazing space that all nursery staff have created for young children and babies. His favourite activity these days is to go to forest school.

We have had nothing short of an amazing experience with Essex day nursery. My son is now 4 and has been at the nursery from 14 months old. It has been such a positive experience for him and I am forever grateful for all the support, kindness and love the staff have shown him from day one. He always runs to the door and is always excited to go to nursery/pre-school and has made wonderful friendships since being there. The activities the children get to take part in ie Forest School are so valuable and he adores being a part of it. He is such a confident and happy boy and Essex Day Nursery have played a vital role in that!

We have changed to this nursery after trial and error with other local settings and couldn't be happier. The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming, the food menu is well thought through and open to suggestions, and the kids have the most wonderfully adventurous yet safe surroundings. Also really love the small groups that progress together meaning our little one is likely to start school with some of her besties.

We have used this nursery for both of our children and are extremely happy with it! The staff are all knowledgeable and professional but also very warm and friendly. Furthermore they have a great ratio of older/more experienced workers and younger workers that I think makes for fantastic teams.

Their forest school is great for older little ones, too, and they learn so much about nature and to be hardy in all weathers!

They supported my shy son as he came out of his shell, and are now supporting my chatty daughter as she grows into a toddler. If I were to have another child I wouldn't think twice about which nursery I'm choosing. I have no doubt this is one of the best, if not the best, nurseries in the area!!

If I have a single complaint is that it ca be hard to find a spot!! But that's just testament to how good they are. Get in the waiting list, you won't regret it.

I cannot fault the care my child receives at Wivenhoe Day Park Nursery. The level of care from her key person feels more like a family connection than childcare. Theodora shows my child a love and warmth that genuinely mirrors my own, and that means everything to me as a parent.

All of the ladies speak so highly of my daughter, whether it's how funny she is, how confident her walking has become, or how bright her personality is. It honestly sometimes makes me wonder if she ever plays up while she's there!

The nursery has instilled such confidence in my child. She has never cried at drop-off; instead, she happily waves at the staff, all of whom (very impressively) know her by name despite the number of children they care for.

I have never once doubted that this is the right place for my child, and I feel incredibly grateful for the love, reassurance and care they provide every single day. Thank you Poppy room and Theodora.

My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery, we couldn't be happier that she's in such a caring and creative environment. She's been thriving because of all the wonderful activities they do every day, has made so many friends and adores the staff. They also have additional things which mean so much to my daughter, such as story sacks with books and accompanying toys, and a library where the children can borrow books to take home. Highly recommend WPDN!!

It's clear that a lot of thought and love goes into everything they do, from engaging activities to emotional wellbeing. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a supportive and positive nursery community and would wholeheartedly recommend Wivenhoe Day Nursery to any family looking for a nurturing start for their child

Genuinely if you are looking for a nursery do not hesitate, they are an absolutely amazing nursery with the best staff.

Staff are incredible, they are friendly, supportive and very helpful. I highly recommend the nursery and the fantastic staff.

I am happy to trust everyone at Wivenhoe Park day nursery with my most precious people in the world and that's a very high bar.

We highly recommend WPDN

The staff are so friendly and dedicated to the children they support. The nursery is warm and welcoming with a positive atmosphere. We would recommend Wivenhoe Park nursery to anyone looking for childcare. They provide a calm and safe environment for your children to learn and develop.

My little boy absolutely loves Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery. The staff are all very welcoming and have established great relationships with my boy since day one. The nursery offers great outdoor space to explore and a range of indoor activities suitable for each age bracket. I would highly recommend Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery to anyone thinking of joining.

The staff team are so dedicated and committed to the children in their care, you can feel it with every interaction.

I couldn't be happier with the nursery! My son is so happy to go there. I am very happy with the range of activities on offer and especially the outdoor space/focus on nature etc. I love that he comes home having spent the day in a safe, happy and supportive environment where he has had the chance to develop in different ways - whether through his own choice of play or other activities on offer. He gets to do so many things he would never do at home. The staff are amazing! My son has grown in confidence and in many other ways. I also feel supported by their advice etc.

My son has only attended for a few months so far, and he has absolutely flourished under Wivenhoe Park Dat Nursery's care. I really couldn't fault them! To see my boy so happy and proud of himself for showing me his new skills is only a credit to his key workers. We are exceptionally happy that we chose Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery.

We've had our son in nursery now just two weeks and we have been very happy so far - and so has he! He has bonded with his carers very quickly and can't wait to see them each day. The carers are very warm with him and also do a good job of keeping us in the loop. We appreciate both our verbal updates at pickup and the daily written reports. Mom stops by to breastfeed when she's on campus, which is a really nice option! It's helped them both transition from being together all the time.

Both of my boys have attended Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery and had brilliant experiences. The staff are friendly and caring and work so hard to provide a stimulating environment. Both the inside and outside spaces and facilities are excellent. The communication with and from the staff is great. I would definitely recommend Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery. Also, they have dealt with the pandemic exceptionally well.

Due to Covid, my 19-month-old daughter has had no interaction with baby groups, other children or socialising in any way. I was so nervous bringing her to the nursery as I wasn't sure how she was going to be leaving me and being around other people. Her key worker in Daisy room is amazing with her and due to the understanding and care given to my daughter, she loves going to nursery, it seems. I always get the reports through on time with what has been eaten and what she has done and they really do look after the children so well. I would highly recommend this nursery if you are looking for somewhere to leave your child and have peace of mind that they are having fun and a good time.

Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery has been so wonderful for my daughter. She absolutely loves nursery and all of the staff. She has such a special relationship with her key worker too which has been one of the main reasons why she enjoys it so much. Staff always go above and beyond, and communication between nursery and home has always been excellent. Fantastic nursery. The staff makes it what it is. The outdoor space is also amazing and the Forest School facility.