The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery)

Park Hill School, 8 Queen's Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7SH
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  • The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery), Kingston upon Thames
The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) is a small and welcoming independent school and nursery for children over the age of two, offering term time or full year care sessions.

The setting was established in 1949 in a large Victorian house in large grounds and provides children with a caring, nurturing and unique learning environment where they are supported to develop and grow.

They develop children as a whole and offer a foundation for well-balanced, confident children.

A team of highly qualified and skilled teachers support children through a rich curriculum and small classes allow children to receive a tailored individual education.
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Funding & Fees

They have term time and full time fees available, £100 non-refundable registration fee and a £500 deposit.


We offer 3,4 or 5 days on a full year car basis (8am - 6pm) or 5 days term time (8-3.30).


We accept the government funding.

Contact The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) to get a personalised quote.

Contact The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Francesca Joyce and Saffron Blevin (Nursery Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Metred parking.

The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) Reviews (48)

9.8

The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) has 48 reviews.

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Review from Kathryn A (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Park Hill is a wonderful nursery. Our son, who started there when just turned two, has absolutely flourished. Now in his pre-school year, and thanks to the brilliant teachers and staff, he is confident, happy and making brilliant progress in all aspects of learning (from maths to woodland school and
everything in between). The whole school ethos gives even the littlest children a real sense of belonging and great role models to look up to. I would recommend the nursery to anyone looking to give their child a great foundation to take into their school years and beyond.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is now in his second year at Park Hill School & Nursery and we're really happy there. It's a wonderful environment where the teachers are attentive and proactive, as well as incredibly creative with their daily activities.
When we did the initial visit, the Headmaster took us round for a tour
and we were able to visit each class. When we got to Year 6 (age 10-11), the Headmaster asked what the children were up to; one little girl said that they had been reading the Shakespeare play Richard III, another rose to say that they'd all written their own version of the play, and then a final child got up to say that one of those plays had been chosen and they were going to make it on green screen.
I was struck not just by the confidence and the engagement of the children, but also the opportunities they were being given - I'd have loved that when I was little - with that and the classroom technology focus, it's an easy decision to keep our son here right the way through.
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Review from Aisha K (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have flourished at Park Hill. The best decision I have made for their future. A small school with small classes which means extra attention. There's a real community amongst the parents and the school.
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Review from Alessia G (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My girl has blossomed at Park Hill. The teachers are caring and very attentive, we could not be happier. The staff as well is always very positive, there is always a welcoming smile when they open the door and you feel you are leaving your child in good hands, which is very important for parents!
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Review from Martijn T (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended nursery and reception since January 2018 and we are extremely happy with the school, the staff, the overall quality of the teaching and most importantly, the progress our son has made since. We are also very happy with the school direction under the Headteacher.


Strongly recommended!

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Review from David J (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A first-class nursery that I would highly recommend to others. Blend really well academia, care and fun.
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Review from Erin H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son goes to Park Hill School & Nursery and has enjoyed the full weight of enthusiasm and creativity of the teachers, staff and principal!
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Park Hill School & Nursery since he turned two.
First Steps was a lovely nurturing environment with really caring teachers. Since he joined Second Steps last September he has really grown up; the teachers are very dedicated to the development of each child. They hold many events
throughout the year so we feel part of the school community. Great nursery and school!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.838)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10 for The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.838 for The Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) is calculated as follows: ( (221 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 260 Ratings = 4.838
  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 Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) is based on 22 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 22 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.

Child Vacancies

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

Meet the Team (2)

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Saffron Blevin

Job Title: Nursery Manager (Learning and Development) Joined: 2020

I am passionate about seeing children learn and develop from their individual starting points and believe strongly that parents are part of allowing children to develop and achieve their potential. I enjoy creating environments and experiences for the children to explore.


Along with the rest of the nursery team, we are here for you and your children each day and create memorable experiences to allow them to develop.


I hold an Early Years Teacher qualification and always like to develop my knowledge further in line with current research and developments in the early years sector.


I am here to answer your questions, and if you are interested in our setting for your child, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Francesca Joyce

Job Title: Nursery Manager (Business and Operations) Joined: 2025

Francesca brings a wealth of knowledge to the nursery, and she is constantly reviewing our policies and procedures. She jointly manages the nursery with Saffron.

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