Aspire Day Nursery Ltd

1a Howard Road, Surbiton KT5 8SA
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Aspire Day Nursery cares for children from 3 months to 5 years. They are conveniently located conveniently 6 minute walk from Surbiton train station (with regular fast trains going to Waterloo). They are open Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks a year (apart from Bank Holidays). The aim is not only to provide a happy and stimulating environment for your child, but to also make parents lives as easy as possible. Therefore they provide an all-inclusive service for your child (such as Pampers nappies, pampers baby wipes, formula milk, meals, equipment and extra curriculum lessons such as baby massage and tennis). Their rooms are bright and spacious especially designed to meet the needs of the children within the rooms. Staff are highly qualified with high staff to child ratios, as well as a key person to approach.

Aspire Day Nursery is a brand new nursery opening in June 2015. At Aspire, staff believe that children are the future and that’s why they will strive to give children the opportunities to become confident little learners.

Aspire is brought to you by a team with various knowledge and experience. Aspire believe that children learn through play with the support of strong and capable practitioners. Their experience comes from running a highly successful nursery for over 17 years. They are a very proactive team that are always learning new skills, and build on their own personal experiences and love for children and education.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Zahida Khan
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Christine Moxon (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 50

Total Places for Children

  • 130

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Fees are available on our website

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Aspire Day Nursery Ltd Reviews (62)

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Aspire Day Nursery Ltd has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.324) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Aspire Day Nursery Ltd has 62 reviews.

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Review from Callum J (Father of Child) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Aspire Day Nursery since she was 4 months old, and we're thrilled with the care she receives. The staff are nurturing, and the environment is safe, clean, and stimulating. We appreciate the personalised care and regular updates, which keep us involved in her growth and development.
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a fantastic choice for early childcare.
Reply from Christine Moxon, Manager at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you so much for your lovely review -we really appreciate it! Your feedback means a lot to us and the team
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Review from Julie P (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter absolutely loves it here! The staff are beyond wonderful-always so caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in her well-being. She gets excited every time she's about to go, which speaks volumes about how much she enjoys her time there. As a grandparent, I couldn't ask for a better,
more trustworthy place for her. I highly recommend it!
Reply from Christine Moxon, Manager at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you so much for the lovely review-we truly appreciate your kind words!
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Aspire since she turned one in February this year. This is my first child and the process of settling in and leaving your child and returning to a busy job has at times been tough. The Aspire team have been such a help and comfort during this transitional time. Taking
such good care of my girl, she is thriving and has settled in so well she loves it and is meeting all her milestones. The staff are welcoming and approachable, the setup and rooms are decorated in such a cosy way with so many inventive activities. The entrance feels very secure and the face recognition system is fantastic. The new message system to communicate directly and get updates has been great. They always answer all our questions and communicate well and ask your preferences and give great advice. It feels like the staff really love where they work and that comes across in the way they nurture each child. It is the hardest thing to pick a nursery, we are so happy with our decision.
Reply from Christine Moxon, Manager at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you for the kind review and for recognising the effort that goes into running and working in a nursery. Your appreciation means so much to us and motivates our team to continue providing the…read more
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Review from Maisy H (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Aspire from the age of 1 to 4 years old. We have been so happy with the care he has received. From about 3 weeks of attending after he had settled, he has always been happy and excited to go. Staff are caring, communicative, and go the extra mile. Activities are engaging and stimulating,
he has done forest school, teddy tennis, mandarin lessons, zumba along with other fun days planned to celebrate different events like the King's Coronation. Management are amazing and always gets back to you straight away. But above all, we felt he had always been safe. We are sad his time has come to leave.
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Review from Kim N (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been at this nursery since our son was 8 months old and I can't recommend it enough. He is really happy there and they really care for him. You can see how much the staff really care for all of the children. They've helped us identify where our son's excelling and where he needs help with things.
He has progressed and learnt so much with them. We will be sad when we have to leave next year for school but we know the nursery has given him a great platform to succeed in life.
I love all the activities they have for the kids and the variety of the food. They've even managed to get him to eat vegetables that I can never get him to eat at home! My son loves all the new play equipment too - he always wants to play with me in the nursery when I pick him up.
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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter "graduated" from Aspire a year ago and is now in school and my son who is 19 months is now in Aspire.
I couldn't recommend a better nursery for my kids. The outdoor space is amazing, they do picnics, forest school, have a mini farm that comes to the nursery where the kids get to have real-life
experiences with rabbits, turtles and all sorts of little animals - it's beyond cute.
The efforts the team go to for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Divali, the list is endless. I get so many adorable cards, prints, pictures, reports! I love it. The staff are so lovely and caring too. Thank you for the experience you gave my children!
Reply from Aspire Day Nursery, Management at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you so much for your lovely review and recognising all the hard work everyone puts in.
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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Aspire since she was one year old and overall my wife and I very satisfied with the childcare provided. Aspire is located on a side road so it is a pleasant environment away from the cars. The rooms are lovely and the staff are polite and friendly.
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three areas for improvement
Response time to applications. Despite applying more than a year in advance for solace we had to repeatedly chase (and indeed kick up a fuss) for our child's place to be confirmed.
Meals: The menu could be a little more healthy (a greater offering of vegetables) as well as having a bit more variation.
Updates: The app is updated once every two weeks with photos/videos and a description of your child's progress. A frequency of once per week is preferable.
Overall we are happy to recommend Aspire.
Reply from Aspire Day Nursery, Management at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you for the review and glad you are happy with the care provided. We acknowledge your areas to improve and will take this on board. To offer some reassurance: Our nursery is at capacity (which I…read more
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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has attended nursery there from 9 months old to school age so he's been in a number of different rooms and had different teachers working with him. The staff are particularly lovely, some left a while back and still babysit for him now years after they worked there. Activities are good and outside
space is nice although not huge but the children seem to really enjoy it. Food they eat is always nutritious and menu changes regularly.
Reply from Aspire Day Nursery, Management at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you for the lovely review and recognising the hard work that our wonderful chef does of promoting nutritious food.
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Aspire have been wonderful for us. It's a really friendly welcoming place with great facilities and excellent staff. Both of my boys have had a great experience here - for example there is a wide range of activities, great food, a stimulating but safe environment and very good communication with parents.
Reply from Aspire Day Nursery, Management at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Aww thank you for the lovely review and recognising the hard work that goes into all aspects of the nursery and how we provide a stimulating safe space.
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Review from Hanh L (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have thrived at Aspire. They attended from a young age and have enjoyed their nursery journey. The staff have been wonderful and nurturing with both children forming bonds with them. The activities and learning experiences are great as the children are exposed to a variety of activities
including forest school, zumba, tennis sessions. The garden has been upgraded over the last few years and continues to evolve into a fun and curious area for the children. They have invested in management and developing staff also. A great highly recommended nursery.
Reply from Aspire Day Nursery, Management at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you for the lovely review, and recognising how the staff have formed positive bonds with the children, and the hard work that goes into the nursery.
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Review from Joseph S (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff and very educational experience for our children who are attending this nursery.
They have learned so much since they started attending this nursery.
The staff really care and the food menu is pleasantly surprising!
Highly recommend your children to come here!
Reply from Aspire Day Nursery, Management at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you for the recommendation and review, we are glad that the hard work of all is recognised.
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Review from Sinead S (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Aspire Day Nursery is a warm, friendly and fun home-from-home for little ones to learn, grow, explore and have fun! My little boy is always up for going to nursery and he's made great pals. The staff are extremely child-focused, kind, diligent, creative and fun. They keep a consistent routine but, within
the structure, they offer a constant variety of activities, games, outdoor fun and food for the little ones. I'd recommend Aspire to anyone in the area. It's a fantastic place.
Reply from Aspire Day Nursery, Management at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you so much for the lovely review and calling it a home from home environment. This means a great deal to us and glad that you feel this, as this is what we try really hard to create.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Aspire Day Nursery has cared for both my children and they thoroughly enjoyed their time there.
My youngest has recently finished his preschool there and the nursery put in a huge amount of effort, time and thought into the graduation ceremony.
Staff are thoughtful and caring and although the outdoor
space is small, they make great use of it and are often out and about at Forest School or playing tennis or Zumba. The facilities are good and they are constantly changing items around to keep the spaces fresh and interesting for the kids.
Reply from Aspire Day Nursery, Management at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you for the review, the graduation is such a lovely day, and glad that we can give children and parents a lovely 'send off' to their next stage in life.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has integrated exceptionally well into this nursery. She adores all her teachers and has learned so much. The staff are incredibly attentive and have thoroughly prepared her for reception. I am deeply thankful for everything they have done. The additional activities, such as Mandarin, tennis
sessions, and Zumba, are all included, along with Forest School, which my daughter absolutely loves.
Reply from Aspire Day Nursery, Management at Aspire Day Nursery Ltd
Thank you for the review, we are so glad that you feel your daughter is prepared for school. This is our aim to send them to school being confident and ready to embrace their next step in life.
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Review from Daniela C (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend this fabulous nursery. The staff are kind and attentive and we have always felt confident in their ability to provide the caring and loving environment you want for your child, particularly at such a young age. Our preschool-age daughter thrived in the learning and preparations the
staff did with her prior to starting school, which meant we were reassured in her being ready to make that step. Great range of additional activities is provided at all ages e.g. mandarin, tennis, zumba. Both my children have always been excited to go, which speaks for itself.
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Review from Chiara S (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As we bid farewell to this wonderful nursery, we can't help but reflect on the remarkable journey of growth and confidence they've facilitated over the past four years for our daughter.
From the very beginning, it was evident that Aspire Day Nursery was more than just a childcare facility – it was
a place where young minds could thrive. The staff's commitment to fostering not only our daughter's education but her overall development was evident in every interaction.
The personalised care she received has played a significant role in shaping her into a curious and enthusiastic learner. The friendships she formed and the love for learning she gained during her time at the nursery are a testament to the team's dedication.
As we step into the next phase of our daughter’s education, we’re deeply grateful for the strong foundation the team has provided. Their impact will continue to resonate in her journey ahead. Thank you Aspire for being an essential part of her formative years.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Aspire Day Nursery for almost 4 years, through this time the care, love, attention, fun activities and learning by play have meant she has thrived and is so confident in herself and her teacher’s care. Couldn’t recommend Aspire more as a nursery and preschool. Management, room
leaders, key workers and all the staff have been approachable, helpful and responsive.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been with Aspire Day Nursery since the beginning of the year and we have always been very happy with our experience. The room teams clearly build strong relationships with the children and care about them. Prior to starting nursery, he had only ever been looked after by his parents and we
were worried about this adjustment, especially as he was just starting solids. The team handled everything really well and he has flourished under their care. Good communication from all staff and management. Very happy to recommend Aspire based on our experience as a caring and professional nursery environment.
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Review from Nuno F (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son's development has been great since he started in Aspire Day Nursery - as soon as he gets to the nursery, he goes playing straight away, which for us is very important, it means he loves it.
Also, they have plenty of activities during the day, although outer space could be better.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have sent my daughter to Aspire for more than 1 and a half years, and I am very pleased. They do lots of different activities such as messy play, guitar singing and walking in the park... she's always happy to go in the mornings!
Staff are lovely, and they take time with every parent to go explain
how the day went. They take reusable nappies and adjust the food to your diet (vegan in our case). They have also improved their communication on illnesses happening in the rooms, so I feel we are better informed than we used to be, which helps to make the best decision for our family. My second daughter will soon start as well.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.324)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.324) out of 10 for Aspire Day Nursery Ltd 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 14 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 4.786 for Aspire Day Nursery Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (135 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.786
  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 4.538 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Aspire Day Nursery Ltd is based on 14 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 130 number of registered child places is 26. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 26 = 0.538
  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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Christine Moxon

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2010

Christine has been working in Early Years for over 15 years. Christine was previously managing our sister nursery in Norbiton before going on maternity leave and returning to open Aspire Day Nursery. Christine has completed her Leadership and Early Years Degree and is also an Early Years Teacher.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspire Day Nursery Ltd

What is the Age Range of Children that Aspire Day Nursery Ltd accepts?

Aspire Day Nursery Ltd accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Aspire Day Nursery Ltd Open?

Aspire Day Nursery Ltd is open: 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.

How many Children does Aspire Day Nursery Ltd have capacity for?

Aspire Day Nursery Ltd has capacity for a total of 130 Children.

How far is Aspire Day Nursery Ltd to the centre of Surbiton?

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

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