St Gabriels Nursery Gosforth

they always seem friendly when I come in, with a big smile and say hello. I will miss coming to nursery, but I wanted to thank them all for all their hard work and for looking after my grandson so well.

staff and transparency of daily routines gave us instant reassurance. He has enjoyed moving up through the rooms and we have enjoyed getting to know all of the staff as they have helped him grow and develop. Making strong connections with his key workers as they have played a big role in his time there. We look forward to sending our youngest there in January and I know this will help to ease me with the transition of going back to work.

is her favourite place. I can’t thank the team enough for what they have done for my little girl- she truly loves her happy place. The manager and deputy manager are wonderful and very helpful - nothing is too much bother - they go above and beyond with me and my daughter. The girls, likewise, they too do more than I expect. Yes, there are some gripes, but considering what we get back, they are very, very minor!

to start the day at nursery and cry whenever they have to leave. It’s an absolute pleasure to see the happy faces whenever I pick up. Handovers are great and I am always informed of changes to routines and anything of interest. The staff seem happy and supported and genuinely seem to care for my daughter and my son when he attended. I can’t recommend them enough!

if you urgently need help (we have no family here).
You provide nappies and wipes even though they are the most expensive nursery setting in the area. Again mentioned many times but never acknowledged.
A number of parents have made valid suggestions in the past and nothing has been done. The desserts were changed from high sugar items to fruits for a short time.
A number of times my child’s bum wasn’t wiped properly/checked.
No aprons when painting and numerous clothes are stained.
Everything is talked about in front of other parents, sometimes sensitive issues.
No air con, very very hot in the summer months.

Our little girl settled in so quickly and is excited to go there.

always pick up a happy, confident, satisfied, albeit slightly tired, girl.

Her weaning has gone extremely smoothly thanks to the excellent interaction and relationship I am able to have with the staff and her days are filled with appropriate and stimulating activities. The staff are all knowledgeable, friendly and approachable and the facilities are fantastic. She has already changed so much since she started and I really look forward to seeing her grow up with the staff and facilities at St Gabriel's.

brilliant at addressing queries promptly. Above all our daughter is happy and has come on leaps and bounds in her learning since starting. Her individual needs are also met very effectively.