Goldhanger Community Nursery

The Old Village School, Church Street, Goldhanger, Maldon CM9 8AS
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8.1 42 Reviews
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • J&J Early Years Educators Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Jessica Whiteley (Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Goldhanger Community Nursery Reviews (42)

8.1

Goldhanger Community Nursery has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.089) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Goldhanger Community Nursery has 42 reviews.

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Review from Shannon T (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been with Goldhanger Nursery for 3 years now, my eldest started at 3 years old (now 6) and my other daughter has been attending since she was 2 (now 5) and she is about to graduate and go to primary school. The manager and her team have supported my children and our family through many milestones
and personal events. I cannot fault them at all and feel very blessed that we discovered Goldhanger Community Nursery. They are welcoming, reassuring and provide a variety of healthy homecooked meals along with days out, family events along with the standard curriculum activities to help each individual develop and prepare them for their next adventure, school.
Having worked in nurseries myself I was anxious and determined to find the right setting for my child/children, and we definitely found it, thank you again to the manager and all the staff at Goldhanger Nursery.
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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been at Goldhanger Community Nursery for 6 months now and loves it. He has come on so much since being there and they have really helped his social skills. Staff are great and communication is excellent - can’t recommend enough.
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Review from Hanna J (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves Goldhanger Nursery. She gets excited to go every morning and tells us regularly how she loves the toddler room staff.
The nursery have been so supportive of our daughter's additional needs and she has come on so far since moving up from the baby room. We loved the baby room too!
Thank
you Goldhanger Nursery.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child first started nursery in August, and since then and now, it's always been a second home for him. He is so confident now and has developed so much, especially with his speech, and I cannot thank Goldhanfer Community Nursery enough! It has such a family, friendly environment, and all the staff
are so helpful and supportive! Could not recommend this nursery enough. Thank you, Goldhanger Nursery for all your support and help with our boy. Also, the love that they have. Amazing food as well as healthy and fresh!
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Review from E G (Stepmother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Goldhanger community nursery has been wonderful since I first enrolled my stepdaughter. Their communication is excellent and I cannot thank them enough for everything they have done for me and my family.
I have since encouraged friends and family to enquire.
They’re simply fantastic.
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Review from Suzanne H (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Goldhanger Community Nursery since starting in September. He currently attends 2 days a week.
All the staff are welcoming and friendly and really helped with the transition of my son starting nursery, having not been in a childcare setting before. I was very
nervous and emotional but they really made me feel at ease. The communication is great - just the right amount. My son's key worker has formed a lovely bond with him and he really is so happy when he goes in. He loves the food too.
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Review from Anna F (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A friendly invested nursery with unique village and country opportunities for the children. It is clear the team love the children and want them to feel comfortable and thrive.
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Review from Hollie-Ann K (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Goldhanger Nursery are great! My daughter has settled well and loves telling me her key worker's name. The updates on the app are fab, telling us about her day and what she has learnt. The food, service, activities and crafts are so lovely day in, and day out. All the team were supportive
during transition times eg. weaning off the dummy etc, and following little ones routine. Highly recommended, really lovely nursery!
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Goldhanger Community Nursery since his second birthday. We have been very pleased with the level of care in the toddler room and now in the preschool room. Communication (via the app and also in person) is good. Our son's development has come on in leaps and bounds since he started.
We have no concerns at all about the nursery and he is very happy.
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Review from Jack V (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two daughters absolutely love Goldhanger Community Nursery, they run in happily without looking back and come home excited to tell me about their day. They were both quite shy before they started and have gained so much confidence along with lots of friends. All the staff are always very friendly
and approachable and it’s lovely to see how passionate they are about their jobs.
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Review from Megan V (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend this nursery, both the manager and deputy manager and all the staff are friendly, welcoming and professional and clearly care so much about all the children. The standard of care, learning and food is amazing, both my daughters have progressed so much both socially and developmentally
since starting. I was worried about returning to work after having my youngest as I wasn’t sure how she would cope being left having spent most of her life in lockdown, but she loved it from day one and gets excited as soon as she sees the building. My oldest asks every morning if she can go to nursery today!
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Review from Michelle C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Goldhanger last year when we moved house. I was really apprehensive about the change but it was the best thing that we could have done. Goldhanger is an extremely personal, warm and caring setting. The staff know and understand each child and the resources and outside space are excellent.
I love hearing about the lovely activities that my Son gets up to and seeing the Tapestry updates. My younger Son will be starting at Goldhanger later this year and I know that he will be safe and happy.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my first meeting with the Nursery Manager and seeing the setting I knew it was right for my daughter. The nursery is simply amazing in every way and I am sad that we had to leave when we relocated. I only wish we could pick up Goldhanger Nursery, the manager and all her brilliant staff and take
it with us. Our daughter took a while to settle at her previous nursery and so I was very careful with my choice. I made the right decision and she settled in extremely well and very quickly. The team are caring, efficient, friendly and it is obvious they love to work at Goldhanger Nursery. The level of communication I cannot fault, we would receive fabulous updates on our daughter's day with some great photos. The food menu was always nutritious and varied. Our daughter is a fusspot and they managed to persuade her to eat some of it which is a miracle in our case. I have to say of the three nurseries she has attended this one stands out a mile, thank you Team Goldhanger.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well, what can I say? The care Goldhanger Community Nursery has given my two tots has been nothing short of outstanding. The children are always keen to go, fulfilled and cared for beautifully with a fun, stretching and creative approach. The home-cooked healthy food has expanded the children's horizons.
We are so fortunate to have this great team in our lives.
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Review from Caroline E (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Goldhanger Community Nursery is absolutely wonderful. I can’t recommend this nursery enough. My two girls attend the nursery and they are so happy there. The nursery sends updates on tapestry detailing all the fun activities they’ve done. The staff are so caring and kind. The nursery itself has great
facilities and a lovely garden area that backs onto a field of alpacas. The daily menu is great, with home-cooked fresh nutritious food.
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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed with Goldhanger Community Nursery. Staff have gone above and beyond to settle our daughter into nursery during a very difficult time. Not only this but the team in the baby room have been wonderful too - our daughter loves going and rushes in when we arrive.
The team at the
nursery have also fully embraced using cloth nappies.
The team do a huge range of activities with the children and keep you regularly updated.
I’ve been so pleased with the nursery and our daughter loves going. Thank you.
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Review from Hope G (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We highly recommend this nursery! It has a very homely feeling, and it is great to see how eager and comfortable our daughter is when we drop her off.
The staff are always happy, inviting and engaging, she's always pleased to see them. We have confidence that our daughter is in a clean and safe environment
where she will be taking part in a range of activities.
The staff work very hard to ensure that we are up to date on 'Tapestry' where there are daily updates of photos, activities she's enjoyed and food she's eaten.
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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Nursery. My son has been attending for a year now and we couldn’t be happier. Communication is great and all staff are very approachable, friendly and willing to help with any concerns. Beautiful setting with great garden and a wide variety of outdoor toys which my son loves. Great home-cooked
nutritious food which always has a varied menu and sounds delicious. I find the Tapestry site fantastic and a lovely insight into how his day has been. Lots of pictures added and information on how he’s progressing after each session. I would highly recommend Goldhanger Nursery.
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Review from Alice W (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children attend this nursery and are very happy to attend. The staff are welcoming and kind and we have a real sense that our children are not only cared for but cared about as well. All of the staff are approachable and have helped both of our children develop not only educationally but
socially as well. The staff have a positive 'can do' attitude especially concerning behavioral concerns, potty training etc. More recently the measures to keep the children and staff safe during the coronavirus pandemic have been excellent; keeping us as parents informed of changes/challenges etc. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery. The food provided at the nursery is varied and nutritional and the menu changes with the seasons as well as on a four-weekly rotation; this has been of benefit to both of my children who are keen to share what they have tried which is new etc.
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Review from Dan J (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very pleased sending my child here. The manager and the team have always been very helpful, accommodating and communicate very well. I feel the nursery has handled the challenges of Covid very well and can work knowing my child is in good hands.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.089)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.089) out of 10 for Goldhanger Community Nursery 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Goldhanger Community Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.089 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Goldhanger Community Nursery is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.089
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Goldhanger Community Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Goldhanger Community Nursery accepts?

Goldhanger Community Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Goldhanger Community Nursery Open?

Goldhanger Community Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Goldhanger Community Nursery have capacity for?

Goldhanger Community Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Goldhanger Community Nursery to the centre of Maldon?

3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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