Tenderlinks Day Nursery - Godalming

Rodborough School, Petworth Road, Godalming GU8 5AT
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Tenderlinks Day Nursery provides a nurturing environment that supports the development of strong foundations during the vital years of your child’s early education. The nursery provides the highest quality of learning and care, modelling the home environment, so your children feel relaxed, secure and able to express themselves.

Tenderlinks’ priority is to make sure all the children are educationally stimulated, healthy, safe and happy. The nursery celebrates and respects the uniqueness, individual needs, dignity and independence of each and every one of the children.

Children are provided with access to the full Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ready for smooth transition into state or independent primary schools.

They provide:

Quality private childcare (3 months to 5 years)

Fully registered with Ofsted (14 September 2017)

Full time and part-time care available

Secure and stimulating environment

Friendly and qualified staff

Early Years Advisory teaching

Integrated nursery software to keep parents/guardians involved day-to-day

Large play areas and educational learning activities

Extra-curricular activities

Healthy catered lunches and afternoon tea

Fantastic outdoor garden

Free private on-site car parking

Universal 15-hour Free Childcare funding available for all 2, 3 and 4-year olds

30-hour Free Childcare funding available for all 3 and 4-year olds
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Vicky Rhodes (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day - £100 Under 2 | £98 Toddler | £96 Preschool

  • Fees include breakfast, milk, snacks, hot lunch and hot tea, Forest School

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • There is plenty of private free nursery parking and drop-off onsite.

Tenderlinks Day Nursery - Godalming Reviews (37)

9.5

Tenderlinks Day Nursery - Godalming has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.541) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tenderlinks Day Nursery - Godalming has 37 reviews.

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Review from Marlena I (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since joining the nursery my son has developed in so many ways. He is more confident and balanced and looks forward to going into nursery every day.
The nursery itself is a fun and bright environment and I think it provides the backdrop for more effective learning.
Overall I have nothing bad to say,
seeing my son smile each day says it all.
I would look into the cleanliness a bit closer as this is the area which I feel the nursery could improve on.
Please make sure the children's hands and faces are wiped on a regular basis.
Warm regards.
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Review from G A (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves her time at the nursery.
Although she is normally reserved and quite quiet, she is very confident and happy when she is at nursery which makes me very pleased to have chosen Tenderlinks as our childcare provider. Staff are very helpful and full of energy.
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Review from Frances D (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery. No problems or worries at all. All staff brilliant. Thank you.
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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter started in January 2019 after we moved to the area. Everyone has been incredibly kind and welcoming and her transition from her old nursery to Tenderlinks has been seamless. She's always happy to go and is in a great mood at pickup. The nursery staff really respond to what the children like
- they get the opportunity to showcase their own personalities and this seems to be actively encouraged by staff. I have been really impressed and heartened at how confident my daughter is at nursery and how much she has been exposed to - from writing and space projects to hairdressing and mud kitchens. To the children, it seems informal but I can really see how much she's learning!
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Review from P B (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be more happy with Tenderlinks. We visited every nursery in the area and for us, it was a clear winner - mainly due to the caring staff, small number of children and outside space. The garden is huge with lots of different activities. The older children can free-flow between indoors and
outdoors.


From the moment we signed up the management has been so efficient and organised and just lovely to deal with.


Tenderlinks use an app to log meals (what and how much), naps and nappy changes in real time. They also send a message each day with an update on what our son has been up to that day, or what kind of mood he is in. It’s lovely to log on at any time and see his “timeline” for the day (rather than having to wait until the end of the day).


Parking is also great making drop off and pick up a breeze!

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Review from Robert S (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Tenderlinks have been helpful, caring and communicative since day one. I never worry about my little girl while she is there as I know that the team will tell me things as they are. I get regular updates through the day and I feel that the staff really know and care about my child.
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Review from Wendy F (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our 12-month-old son took a little while to get used to going to nursery but the staff made so much effort with him and took the time to really get to know him to try and make him as comfortable as possible.
He seems to really enjoy himself now and is at home with the staff.
The standout thing for
me is how much the staff enjoy their jobs. They are clearly so passionate about caring for the little ones and I feel totally comfortable leaving my child with them. He's always doing fun things and enjoying new experiences.
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Review from Marilena P (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery! Our little boy loves being dropped off every morning and comes home happy following a stimulating and exciting day. The staff are very professional and caring. Food is excellent and we love the daily updates. Thank you.
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Review from Sharon C (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was just 9 months when I returned to work, her separation anxiety was at its peak, so it was quite a stressful time. One week in and she was starting to settle at Tenderlinks Day Nursery and now (she just turned one) she claps her hands and cheers when we arrive in the morning. The nursery's
family app keeps me updated throughout the day. I can see when my daughter is sleeping, what she's eaten and I even get to see photos of her learning and developing.
The team/staff are second to none. They are approachable, knowledgeable and yet remain professional. The nursery has an amazing family vibe. They have catered for my daughter's dietary needs with no qualms! Who would have thought returning to work would be have been so nonchalant.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is in a lovely setting with easy parking. My 14-month-old experiences lots of fun activities every day as well as lots of outdoor play. The staff are extremely caring to her and the nursery has a very welcoming, family feel. I couldn't recommend it more!
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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very good at making children feel welcome. My son took about 3 weeks to fully settle but is now always happy to go in. He is always greeted with a big smile and gets told about all the exciting activities planned for the day. The family app is an excellent tool and is used well for communicating
with parents. You get a report at the end of each session on what your child has done that day and it is hassle-free to pay the fees with a mix of childcare vouchers and bank transfers. Highly recommend it!
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Review from Karen D (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whenever I have collected or taken my granddaughter to Tenderlinks Day Nursery, my granddaughter and I have always been greeted really warmly by staff. It is obvious that all staff are very kind and caring and genuinely interested in my granddaughter.
I feel as though the staff at the nursery have
created an environment that is wonderful for playing and learning, also lovely outside space which staff and children use as often as possible. Great for children to get out in the fresh air. Excellent nursery school.
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Review from William W (Father of Child) published on 5 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tenderlinks has been a fantastic introduction to learning for my daughter since she began attending at 10 months old. The activities they carry out appear varied and fun and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor space to keep them entertained. The staff are friendly, honest and personable and give good
regular updates about your child's development. I am pleased we chose to send our daughter to Tenderlinks.
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Review from Roman H (Father of Child) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is an amazing place! I am very proud with how much my son was able to achieve in his last few months being at the Tenderlinks Day Nursery e.g walking, running - now climbing, talking, socialising with others, sharing, exploring the world around him. I am very delighted with all staff working at the
nursery for all their hard work and dedication. Thank you!
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Review from Gillian J (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had an overall great experience with this nursery. They have made my first mum worries be put at ease as well as knowing that my child is in the best care that I myself would like to give to him. My child's welfare and learning skills are always met and if they have any concerns, they are very
honest and open about it, which makes me feel that I can approach any member of staff with a query. Every child is an individual and that is clear to see from my point of view, with how they respond to the needs of my child.
Such a friendly, caring family of staff that make you feel welcome as soon as walk through the door.
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Review from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy and pleased with the Tenderlinks Day Nursery, Godalming. Staff is so loving, caring, experienced. Management team is always helpful. Our son have lots of opportunity to explore the outside play environment and have access to lots of different organised activities, outside and inside.
I am a very proud mother and very happy with his achievements at the nursery.
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Review from Jeni (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I genuinely feel very lucky that Tenderlinks has opened in time for my 10-month-old daughter to start. The experienced staff have a real interest in caring for little ones. They seem to enjoy playing with them and helping them develop. The way they interact with the children is exactly how I would
like my daughter to be treated. The nursery is relatively small and this seems ideal for young children. Phone calls and emails are responded to promptly and I get up to the minute information about when she naps, what she has eaten and nappy changes via an app. They don’t hesitate to call if there are any small concerns and are keen to take on board my preferences for my daughter’s care. To me, the nursery seems to have everything a little baby would need in terms of facilities, especially a generous outdoor area. However, I would say that while the nursery is under new ownership, the building has been a nursery before and so don’t expect a shiny new space, but don’t let that put you off!
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.541)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.541) out of 10 for Tenderlinks Day Nursery - Godalming 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 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 4.841 for Tenderlinks Day Nursery - Godalming is calculated as follows: ( (69 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.841
  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 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tenderlinks Day Nursery - Godalming is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, which has been reached with 7 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 (10)

Vicky

Vicky Rhodes

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Hello, my name is Vicky I am 40 years old and have been working in childcare for 20 years.
I studied Educare for two years, after completing high school in Cape Town, South Africa. I moved to the UK in 2004 and after transferring my qualifications to an NVQ4 in Childcare, I started working in North West London as a Nursery Nurse. I have had experience in working and leading all age groups within the Early Years as well as experience within a mainstream Reception classroom.
I have been trained in various methods of educational approaches, such as - The Solihull Approach, Grassroots, and the Feuerstein method. I have a passion for swimming and have also attained a Baby and Toddler Teacher swimming qualification from the STA.
I have worked my way up through the ranks and gone on to manage two nurseries within the Camden borough of London.
After getting married in 2017 I moved out of London and was delighted to be appointed Manager of Tenderlinks Godalming. This was a new challenge as it would mean putting my passion for early years education into a start-up setting. I am so proud to say that I have had the pleasure of watching our setting flourish and grow within the Surrey community, in just over three years.
We are now well known for our family-centered approach, promoting an outdoor learning experience, and doing our utmost to be a home away from home for the children in our care.

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Karen

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Hi, My name is Karen and I am the deputy manager at Tenderlinks Day Nursery, Godalming.

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Joy

Job Title: Practitioner

Hi, my name is Joy and I am a practitioner in the toddler room at Tenderlinks Day Nursery, Godalming.

Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hi I'm Charlotte, I have been working at Tenderlinks since 2020 and in childcare since 2016. I'm based in Hedgehogs room (babies) and level 3 qualified. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog Chase and spending time with my family.

Laura

Laura

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2017

Hi, my name is Laura and I am a practitioner in the toddler room at Tenderlinks Day Nursery, Godalming.

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Alice

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2020

Hi, my name is Alice and I am a practitioner in the baby room at Tenderlinks Day Nursery, Godalming.

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Sian

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2021

Hi, I'm Sian,
I'm fun to be around and show this in all aspects of my work and play.


I have been in childcare since 2021, I completed my level 2 award in childcare during college and am soon to be starting level 3.


Childcare is a full-on job that gives great satisfaction. To see all the smiles on the children's faces is a job well done!


I've lived in Milford since I was 6 and attended all the local schools.

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Ellie Howick

Job Title: Third In Charge Joined: 2023

I am a Primary School QTS and based in the Pre-School Room of the nursery

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Annelise Cooke

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

I am a nursery Assistant in our Toddler room and wanting to do my Level 2 in Childcare

Simone

Simone Knoll

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

I am a senior Nursery Practitioner in the Toddler Room

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