Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre

Thank you to all of the team, and will always recommend you to any friends if they are looking for a nursery.

My wife and I couldn’t be happier with Jesters. It’s a lovely small nursery with small numbers of children, and the outdoor space is wonderful. We actually drive quite a distance for our son to attend Jesters. We’ve been able to have conversations with staff around our son’s learning plan, and he has a lovely relationship with not only his key worker but the other staff too. He always comes home telling us about what he did and showing us the yoga moves he has learned. The menus there seem to be really nutritious and so varied. Our son has been at Jesters since the end of 2020, and all through Covid restrictions and requirements, I feel it was managed really well.

Our daughter is very happy at Jesters. She has been going since she was a baby and is going to school next term. Our other baby is going there too into the new baby room. The staff are fantastic, and we have never had any problems which makes us feel safe that our child is very well cared for and learning lots of new things every day. The nursery buildings are lovely, and it's just like a children's village as all the buildings are around big central gardens next to fields, so they get to play out in the fresh air every day in a safe and natural environment.

Unfortunately, I have just removed both of my children from Jesters. Their standards have fallen below what I deem acceptable, especially in relation to the fees being charged. There have been several staffing changes which have meant that at one point my daughter had 5 different 'key workers' in just 5 months. Since we joined in August 2020, only 3 staff members remain. Moreover, I do not feel the staff considered my son's needs when changing his key worker just 3 months before he is due to start school. The teachers work hard and we have been appreciative of their individual efforts. There is a good variety of food offered but this has been inconsistent over time. The car park is a nightmare at drop-off and pick-up times.My experience with the management (both senior and at the setting level) has been poor. I tried to stick with the nursery as long as I could because the idea of changing was overwhelming but I wish we had left months ago. There is much better out there.

Our daughter has been attending Jesters Day Nursery since November 2021, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. I was really apprehensive initially, but our daughter has settled in so well and enjoys her time there. She is always happy at drop off and collections and loves her nursery teacher. The baby nook is a fantastic space, and they have a wonderful outdoor area. All the staff are so kind and caring, which makes it that little bit easier knowing they are so well looked after. Our daughter's confidence has come on leaps and bounds since starting, which is amazing to see. We couldn't recommend Jesters more!

My son moved midterm from another preschool to Jesters just over a month ago. It was a daunting time for us both, I didn’t know if I was doing the right thing moving him, but I didn’t have a lot of choice due to work. He was quite upset to start with, and I was worried he wouldn’t settle. How wrong was I! After the first week, he loves it! He comes home and tells me he loves pre-school, he loves the ladies and his little friends. He has a great time, he comes back full of stories, and I enjoy catching up on his day via the app. I’d heard good things locally about Jesters, and it's 100% worth the money - if you considering Jesters for your child’s daycare, my advice is to go for it. They’re wonderful.

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Our little girl can't wait to go to nursery every morning. Her development continues to come on in leaps and bounds, and all the staff are very caring and engaging. We could not have hoped for a better nursery than we have at Jesters Bicknacre.

Our daughter joined Jesters pre-school in September 2021, and our son attends the out of school club at the same site. We're extremely happy with both and can't recommend them enough. The staff are all really friendly, go out of their way to support families and are brilliant with the children. They take part in various activities each day, such as art and crafts, cooking, learning about cultural events, and fun educational games - the list is endless. The fantastic outdoor space was also a big positive for us. Highly recommend!

I currently have two children in Jesters and can't recommend it enough. Both love their time there and their staff in their respective rooms. I have always felt very informed about how they are getting on through their app updates and termly progress reports and parents evenings, as well as the updates when I collect. I chose Jesters because it was small, and the outdoors was a big part of their philosophy. The kids are always getting fully involved in all the activities they have and come back telling all about their days and what they've done (well one of them does). I love all the theme days throughout the year and have never worried about leaving them; they both waltz in confidence as ever after settling showing how comfortable they feel.

My daughter started nursery at Jesters in Bicknacre about 7 weeks ago. I was worried about sending my child to nursery because I felt guilty that she wasn’t at home with me, however, taking this step has been one of my best decisions. Firstly the nursery is excellent because there is a lot of outdoor space which is used as often as possible. I didn’t want my daughter being stuck inside all day so this was a real win for me when I viewed the nursery. The ladies who work in this nursery are amazing. They were sympathetic to me when I felt sad leaving my daughter, giving me updates through the day on how she was doing and overall caring people, exactly the kind you want to leave your child with. I now drop my daughter off and she happily leaves me and enjoys her day. The improvement in everything she does is astounding. It’s so reassuring to know my child is safe and happy and loves her days at nursery. I would recommend this nursery to any of my friends/family. Thank you so much Jesters.

I have no hesitation recommending Jesters day nursery. The warm, caring and nurturing environment provided by the staff means I am confident my child is happy and content while there. It feels like home away from home and my child loves it.

When we first viewed Jesters Nursery Childcare @ Bicknacre we knew instantly that we wanted our daughter to attend there. It felt like home from home. Our daughter was born during the pandemic and so had very little interaction with other adults and children however she has settled in so quickly and made some positive relationships with the staff and children. She has grown in confidence since being there and we are really pleased with the progress she's making. The nursery is located in a lovely setting and the staff are all so helpful, professional and personable.

We are thrilled with Jesters Nursery Childcare @ Bicknacre. The staff have made our family feel so welcome. The level of communication has been great, always making us feel informed about everything going on at the nursery as well as what our children are up to. Our children have already built a strong attachment to their key worker and have made friends with the other children in their group. They come home having learnt new things every day. I love how much time they spend outdoors and all of the fun activities they get to do!

Jesters Nursery Childcare @ Bicknacre is a wonderful nursery for children, I could not recommend them enough to other parents who are looking for nurseries for their children. Jesters Nursery Childcare @ Bicknacre was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad they were because I couldn't be happier! The staff are warm, inviting and make you feel at ease when leaving your child or children with them for the day. I remember being shown around by the managing director and she said 'This nursery is her third baby and it's not just a business to her' which is something as a parent, you want to hear and hearing this made me feel even more confident with leaving my child in their care. Jesters Nursery Childcare @ Bicknacre felt like home away from away for me and my baby absolutely loves going there three days a week.

My son has settled in really well at Jesters Nursery Childcare @ Bicknacre. He’d hardly had any interaction with other people due to being born in a pandemic but the staff made myself and him feel very welcome and comfortable with the change of routine. The setting itself is beautiful and backs onto beautiful fields and the care the staff give the children is exceptional. Highly recommend.

I am beyond happy with the care and support that has been provided for my daughter since she has been coming to the nursery. The staff are amazing and work really well with my daughter. They have helped her development both in education and skills based. They take great care of her every day that she is in. I felt really anxious about her starting nursery at first. I am now so pleased with this nursery for my daughter, as I just cannot fault it. The staff have all worked to hard to keep it safe and clean for my daughter to continue to come throughout the lockdown. I feel at complete ease with her attending, even during these times. I must say, I will be pretty emotional when my daughter has to leave to go to school as their care and attention is amazing.

Our son continues to go from strength to strength at Jesters Nursery Childcare @ Bicknacre. He absolutely loves his days there and has so much fun. The staff are so friendly and keep us updated on what he has been up to and how he is developing. We love how relaxed the setting is and he learns so much every week. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you!

We absolutely love Jesters Nursery Childcare @ Bicknacre and our son is very settled there. We recently moved home and had to move nurseries. We were a bit worried that it would take him a long time to settle. We shouldn’t have worried. He loves it, he talks about his friends and the ladies that work there.

My son recently started Jesters Nursery Childcare @ Bicknacre after moving house. I was worried about his transition but all staff at Jesters have done their very best to make sure he settled in. He is absolutely loving it and has an amazing time on each visit.