Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-school

From the baby room through to pre school, the staff have all been amazing and we have seen her confidence grow in every area including toileting, eating, learning and friendships with other children and the staff - everything we hope she would achieve from this environment! Our daughter will miss dockside very much and us as her parents are very thankful she went here.

What can I say - my daughter Luna has just completed her last day at Dockside Nursery ready to go to school.

Luna has been at this nursery since she was 15 months old after we had a difficult experience with a childminder.

It is tough to return to work after maternity leave and leave them in the hands of someone else.

Those first weeks it was tough for her to separate and she was very shy. Now my very school ready confident little girl. And i credit nursery a very large role in that.

She has learnt so much, made so many friends and loved everyday. The staff are outstanding - they care so much and nothing has ever been too much trouble.

As a nurse myself I have been particularly impressed with how they handle more medical issues. The checks carried out, the follow up and the documentation - i have genuinely been so impressed.

Thank you doesnt really cover it - but you've been amazing.

Never underestimate the difference you make.

Thank you so much

My daughter has been with this nursery since she was 9 months old and is now moving on to reception. She has loved every day here and has said some of her favourite days has been with the nursery. Dockside nursery has helped my daughter grow into the confident clever girl she is today. Thank you to all the team who have all been so caring and kind

We also love that the nursery regularly takes the children on little trips and outings, giving them new experiences and opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.

I find the daily diary that they share helpful for knowing what he's eaten and how he's slept etc.

Dockside has been amazing for my niece who joined in June 2025 following her transition of becoming a big sister. I do the drop offs and pick ups and cannot fault the staff team, management are great for answering any questions, reassuring any anxieties and being so welcoming! Great choice of nursery!

We are so sad to be leaving but highly recommend Dockside Nursery to anyone looking for a nurturing and loving environment.

Both of our daughters have attended, starting as early as 10 months old, and it has been such a positive experience for our family. From the very beginning, the staff have shown real dedication, not only in providing excellent care but also in listening to and meeting the individual needs of each child.

Best nursery around. Helpful staff. Understanding management. Loads of space for all the kids. Sad to be leaving.. Even tried my best to stay once moved house, but In the end had to leave reluctantly.

Send your child here. It's outstanding by ofsted for a reason. Won't beat it.

Whenever I have had minor complaints, they have been dealt with efficiently and effectively. I am beyond happy with the care daughter receives here.

Both my children attended this nursery, my son has been here since he was 2 he's now 4 and going into school come September and my daughter was 3 when she started. This nursery has been absolutely amazing, the staff are so welcoming and very supportive with both you and your child, cant fault them at all i feel as if i have grown a bond with the nursery as a parent and i never felt that at my daughters first nursery which is nice because you want to be a part of their journey too

My twin girls have been attending here since they were 9months old and now are 2. They have come on so much since starting the nursery. One of my girls was very attached, shy and cried everytime at drop off, but all the staff in nursery room 1 worked with her and building her confidence and this has really shown what they have done as she runs off say bye and goes in with a smile which makes my day feel so much easier. My other little girl enjoys the nursery so much and names all the staff on her room on a daily basis which shows me just how much they mean to her, she is full of confidence and just loves going everyday. They are turning into such clever little girls with the help of all the lovely staff! Thank you to all the staff for helping my girls on their journey with you all

Thank you staff at dockside nursery and pre school for everything.

My daughter has attended this nursery for just over 10 months, she began in baby room and is now in toddler room. We have nothing but praise for the nursery staff as they go above and beyond every single day.

Staff are always professional, friendly, thorough in handovers, communication is great and clearly love their jobs.

The nursery were also not fazed by the additional needs our daughter has, which was a breath of fresh air.

We also have meetings with the SENCo who regularly reviews careplans to ensure they reflect her needs and challenge her- again, the SENCo is thorough, friendly and pays attention to detail.

There are a wide range of activities the staff do throughout the day to challenge and motivate the children and it is lovely to be sent photos monthly, so I can see her having fun. There is also an app where staff and parents can communicate, which makes contact easy.

Overall, we are thrilled our daughter has a place at this nursery. Thank you for all your hard work

Our daughter has been at Dockside Day Nursery for over a year now and we couldn't be happier with the care receives. The staff are warm, nurturing, and genuinely invested in each child's development. From the moment she started, they made her feel safe and valued, helping her grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity. The activities are creative and enriching, and she comes home excited to share what she's learned. Communication is excellent-we're always kept informed and feel completely reassured. Most importantly, our daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. The joy on her face each morning says it all. We're so grateful to the amazing team at Dockside for creating such a positive and loving environment. Highly recommend!

Wonderful nursery. My now almost 3 year old toddler has been attending since 9-months old. Child centred & professional approach. Friendly & enthusiastic staff. Attentive to my toddlers needs. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School. Thank you for all you do!

Our son has been at Dockside for 2 years and we cannot express how amazing it is! We had to move our son from another nursery which closed down without any notice very quickly and our son's transition to Dockside was seamless - he went in skipping in the morning and always came out smiling and this is down to the incredible staff they have who are so talented and nurturing and just all round wonderful! We will miss everyone dearly and will always be grateful for everything they have done for our son to prepare him for school and his next steps! The Manager is the bomb and she has a team of superstars! Highly recommend this nursery - there is nowhere better! Thank you!

Our son has been attending the nursery for 4 years and is just leaving to start primary school. We are so thankful that when viewing nurseries we settled with Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-School. Our son loves attending, and the feel of the nursery is very much a family. All the staff know our son and are able to provide detailed handovers at the end of the day. We are provided developmental updates and photos via the app and this is lovely to feel involved in our son's learning and interests. Our son is very well prepared to start primary school. We are going to miss the friendly staff and laughs at the stories they tell us of our son's antics. The management team are involved in the day-to-day running of the nursery and are equally able to tell us what our son has been doing. We could not recommend the nursery enough and are so thankful for all they have done for our son.

Our son has been going to Dockside Day Nursery since he was a year old and has just completed his last day in Preschool. It is an amazing nursery with lovely staff. His confidence with his peers and learning has grown so much thanks to them. We will be forever grateful and will miss you all.

Our son has been at the nursery for 4 years and our daughter started a year ago and we are so thankful for everything the team have done for them both throughout these years. They are always professional but have also become like part of the family to us. Our son loves attending and has never felt nervous about going in and this is due to the fun environment the team provide and maintains whilst making sure they are ready to transition to primary. He has become so confident and that is all thanks to the nursery and we will be very sad when he has to say goodbye to them all. Whilst there are days our daughter can be a bit reluctant to go in, the team are always there to greet her with a smile and a cuddle and she is always happy to go straight to them. We always recommend the nursery to our friends and family and would like to say a huge thank you to you all.