Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster

Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6JE
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8.5 38 Reviews
  • Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster, Poole
This hugely popular kindergarten is located in the former Victorian primary school in the heart of Lytchett Minster.

The nursery features the most dedicated and caring team, inspirational leaders, beautiful classrooms, dynamic outdoor spaces, two-acre allotment, polytunnels, pond, ducks and chickens.

The team make everyday extraordinary for children through amazing daily experiences, be it creating masterpieces with the resident artist or growing vegetables with the full-time gardener on the allotment, helping cook the organic meals with the chef or care for the ducks and chickens.

Children also develop their language and communications skills in the classroom, understand number through weighing the freshly harvested vegetables, connecting to nature through real natural experiences or learning how to recycle. This kindergarten does everything parents and children would expect and so much more.

Come and join the adventure and book a visit today!
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Teri Lowther (Kindergarten Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 1 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster Reviews (38)

8.5

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.472) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster has 38 reviews.

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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent support and contact with parents, key workers are really helpful and friendly. My son struggled with settling in, the staff have been fantastic and he really enjoys going and has learnt soo much. Thank you all.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Kids Love Nature when it first opened, and he has just flourished. The setting is beautiful, and the opportunities they are given are amazing.
He loves the outside and can't wait for the walks to the allotment. He enjoys the time they have to be creative in the garden building ball
runs and with the arts and crafts. He now attends 3-days and cant wait to go each day. He loves his key worker but has a good relationship with all the teachers. I must congratulate the team on how well they have adapted to the current situation. Our son went back in June, and obviously, we were extremely nervous, but we have felt his experience has been amazing. They make the children feel so safe and protected, and the procedures they have put in place really work well. They have helped the children understand what is going on while making them feel safe and loved. Being our third child, we have experienced many settings and feel it couldn't be more perfect to nourish his little mind and soul.
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Review from Andy D (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic place.
They look after my kids, take great interest in us as a family, and bend over backwards to help whenever we need to be flexible.
Highly recommend.
Loads of outdoor activities, which I value for my kids.
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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can’t recommend this nursery enough. They have gone above and beyond for the children and parents, after reopening during the lockdown, I was worried my son wouldn’t settle back in straight away after being home a few months, but he was excited to go back and settled in no problem. They always give
good handover about the days, and there is always lots of photos and info on the app with what they’ve been up to. My son has been going to this nursery a year now, and I’m so glad I picked this nursery for him. All the staff are lovely and amazing, really can’t fault them and highly recommend them!
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Review from Jessica A (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Lytchett Kids Love Nature when they initially opened. She did not settle initially but the manager and her key worker worked closely with me to help her settle in. This meant so much to me. Throughout the two years, my daughter had so much fun, mostly outdoors, from going to the
allotment to cleaning the ducks out. All nursery teachers are friendly and approachable. My daughter left this September to start school and I know she has all the skills to be able to start school. She has memories that are precious to her and I can't thank the staff enough.
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Review from Jenni T (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is by far the best nursery, all the staff are really wonderful and I never feel unsure about leaving my daughter. My daughter adores the staff and always comes home happy and exhausted from a fun packed day. I really cannot recommend this place enough. 5-stars. Thank you for all being amazing!
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Review from Joanna (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing, professional staff in a wonderful setting. My child has attended the nursery since it opened in September. She was previously looked after by a childminder and really struggled to settle there which made returning to work quite traumatic for all the family. I have had absolute faith and trust
in all the staff at the nursery right from the beginning. My child is so happy there and has amazing activity-filled days as well as tender, loving care. She is so well looked after and is really benefiting from the experience of learning from and developing relationships with other adults and children. She loves being outdoors and the nursery makes full use of its lovely outdoor space as well as taking the children over to the allotment and for walks around the village to see the cows, chickens and other wildlife. I honestly couldn't recommend Lytchett Minster Kids Love Nature highly enough.
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Review from Allison O (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. The staff are all attentive and very nurturing. Everything is centred about nature and outdoors leaning which is lovely. They have their own allotment which the children visit daily. My son has made excellent progress since attending. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Ruby M (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going here for just over 6 x months and I'm so happy I moved him here. He has never been so excited to go to nursery every day. The staff and facilities are amazing and so welcoming. I couldn't ask for a better nursery to send my son. I recommend to everyone!
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Review from Rupert O (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with how quickly my daughter has settled at Kids Love Nature Nursery. She's only 16 months old but in the three months in which she has attended the nursery, we already see her having developed manipulative, cognitive and emotional skills that she didn't learn at home. She's also bonded
well with her key person and taking her in the morning isn't in any way a chore. It's something we get excited about. Thank you Kids Love Nature Kindergarten
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Review from Kim A (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If I was able to go back in time and be a toddler/preschooler again I would, just to go to Kids Love Nature, Lytchett Minster. My daughter is thriving in this environment, she is just becoming the most wonderful little human being because of the start she has in her life, here. Outdoors all day, making
beautiful art creations, nurturing animals and friendships, planting, growing, harvesting and eating fresh food and all in the company and care of a most dedicated and professional team. And the most lovely village location and a gorgeous schoolhouse. Hats off Kids Love Nature.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! All the staff are brilliant and friendly. My daughter loves it here and has thrived so much!


The staff set out amazing activities each day, and I love that they go outside in all weathers. Lots of exploration within their day, and I notice how my daughter talks to me about all the

things she had learnt from her day, it’s amazing and goes to show that she is taking in information that is important and interesting.


Very happy with the nursery and staff and I’m glad I chose this setting.

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Review from Kerry A (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we couldn’t be more grateful that our little boy is fortunate enough to attend Kids Love Nature (Lytchett Minster)
Our little boy has such a fabulous time there and his morning is filled with exploration, intrigue, excitement, investigation, play, kindness - the list goes on.
We would
HIGHLY recommend to EVERYONE who was looking into sending their child to Nursery to go and meet the team at Kids Love Nature (Lytchett Minster) their combined experience and passion makes for an absolutely incredible environment for your little ones to start their educational journey!


If only the same methods, values and ethos’ continued throughout the rest of their pathway to adulthood!

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Review from AF (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is excellent. The staff are very attentive and genuinely care about and are interested in those under their care. The facilities and outside spaces are excellent and the nursery provides an excellent outdoors orientated setting.
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Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really pleased with Kids love nature. Our daughter loves going and there’s such a variety of activities; looking after the ducklings, trips to the allotment, painting, yoga, mud kitchen etc.
As parents who love the outdoors, we couldn’t have found a better place for our daughter to go, and
once our other daughter turns 1 she’ll be starting here too!
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Review from Susanne H (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where do I start? They are a super nursery that ticks all boxes for me. I feel my daughter is safe and looked after to the highest standard. My daughter was prem at 1lb6 when born and Kids Love Nature have gone above and beyond to understand support any medical issues we have gone through. Forever grateful
for their support. My daughter loves it and has settled in with the amazing staff and activities straight away. They are friendly approachable and so knowledgeable. They care which is a biggie for me and they are all so genuine. The children are just so happy and they have so much to do and explore. My daughter mentions all the staff names all the time at home which shows me how well loved this nursery is.
Can't rave about this nursery enough just wished they did infant and junior schools too as I will be sad when my daughter leaves for school.
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Review from Gemma F (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest son started at Kids Love Nature when it opened after a disastrous time at another nursery.
He settled really quickly, bonded fantastically with his key worker and came home every day with new stories, facts or games he has learnt and was keen to explore further at home.
When my youngest
son unexpectedly had to suddenly start attending at age 2, Kids Love Nature couldn’t have been more helpful, they have gone over and above to support our family through a difficult time and have become more than just ‘childcare’ but a part of our lives.
I can’t recommend Kids Love Nature highly enough.
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Review from Mai O (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in April, she'd never been with anyone except me and Daddy. From day one she came home happy, singing and didn’t show any signs of separation anxiety at all. She cried at the beginning on drop-offs but the fantastic staff managed to settle her quickly. Within two weeks she stopped
crying completely. I honestly can’t thank the amazing staff for providing a safe, positive environment. I can’t recommend this place enough.
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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.472)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.472) out of 10 for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 3 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 4.972 for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster is calculated as follows: ( (35 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.972
  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 3.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster is based on 3 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 = 3.25
    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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.25
  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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