Country Day Nurseries

The Stables, Chalkcroft Lane, Penton Mewsey, Andover SP11 0RD
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Country Day Nurseries Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Danielle Needham (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 91

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • please contact us for a tour and updated fees schedule

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

Parking

  • Large parking area available- parking onsite

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Country Day Nurseries Reviews (80)

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Country Day Nurseries has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Country Day Nurseries has 80 reviews.

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Review from Sally U (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Country Day Nurseries has been a fantastic nursery for our family. The support our children have received over the years has been wonderful and their growth and development has been really enjoyable to watch across all rooms of the nursery. I really can not fault the staff, from the welcome we receive
in the morning to the range of activities and resources they offer and also simply the care they show towards each child as an individual. The setting is beautiful and provides such an ideal mix of indoor and outdoor learning, the children have very regular use of the secure woodland space and also the individual garden areas which was a very important factor for us when choosing a nursery setting - something more than just a small garden. Lots of happy memories and friendships have been made here! Highly recommended by us.
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Review from Lorna R (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a special place Country Day Nursery is. If you are looking for a nursery that offers plenty of outdoor space for your child to explore, a caring and supportive learning environment, healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals and a place where your child will be excited to attend then look no further.
Country Day Nursery offers all of this and more and we cannot thank the staff enough for their care and support for our child. You really will be leaving your child in the best of care.
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Review from Lyndsey K (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used this nursery with both my children and could not fault it. In what has been a hugely disruptive year, the flexibility that was afforded to us as a dual key-working family was brilliant. Additionally, the care and attention that my son received meant that he has viewed this year’s changes
as exciting and fun rather than unsettling. As a military family, we are also very pleased with the value of the childcare. A discount is offered which has been invaluable to us. Overall the staff have been wonderful, the setting is beautiful and continues to evolve and improve. We have had no complaints in 6 years!
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Review from Tim C (Father of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Country Day is a lovely, friendly and happy place, where our two boys are excited to go each time. The setting is wonderful with safe, wide outdoor spaces. There are four rooms across the nursery which children progress through as they grow.
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Review from Amber H (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the Nursery since July this year and he absolutely loves it. Every day he comes home excited to tell us about his day and how much he loves the staff there. The nursery is such a lovely location with woods right on their doorstep. The staff are so lovely and easy to talk to
which makes me feel comfortable and trust them leaving my son there.
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Review from Kerri B (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Country Day Nursery is absolutely brilliant. The staff are all so lovely and welcoming. My son started in January this year, he loves every minute. They do so many activities and he has progressed so much in such a short space of time since going.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one started in September and after not seeing many people due to the current pandemic he was quite wary of new people. He is now into his second month and he loves it. He looks forward to going and I’m always greeted with a huge smile when I pick him up. The staff are so lovely and always
update me on his day when I pick him up. The location is wonderful with a beautiful old building surrounded by secure woods. He loves being outside and I know he gets to play a lot outside so he’s very happy. Country Day Nurseries have most certainly made this huge decision (to start him at nursery) one which I am so pleased to have made. Thank you so very much.
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Review from Henrietta (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started Country Day the beginning of September and he has settled in really well. Being my 1st child I was naturally anxious about leaving him, but the friendly staff made it so easy for us. We chose Country Day due to the location and the lovely grounds they have, we really like the outdoor
approach they offer as our son loves being outside exploring in all weathers! The menu offers a wonderful variety of different foods which our son loves and even has seconds on some days!
We would highly recommend Country Day and are very happy with our choice of nursery especially when drop offs and pick ups are greeted with lovely kind staff and a very content child!
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Review from Maxine F (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys go to this nursery after we switched from another Andover based company. Our eldest (almost 3) loves the grounds, bikes and of course the pirate ship. He has improved in his sharing and controlling his emotions. He is thriving here. Our youngest (almost 1) like most babies his ages lacked
the engagement with other adults and children Due to COVID-19. He just loves his group and staff who he now smiles at every time and on top of that eats, eats and eats some more.
I have already recommended this nursery to a friend who has switched and more friends joining in the new year, which goes to show how good its reputation is.
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Review from Kelsey D (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children that attend the nursery the staff have been fantastic I’ve found them all very kind and help helpful. My two children settled in so quickly and both love attending which makes drop off so easy. The nursery is in a beautiful setting with lots of outdoor space to explore. I’m so happy
with how they have progressed since joining the nursery. They keep you up to date with picture and videos of what the children have been up to which is great as I can see by their faces how much fun they are having. The food menu is amazing - both my kids enjoy the food and most days have seconds. I would recommend Country Day to all.
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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m really very happy with our choice of nursery for my son, who started at Country Day at 10 months old and is now approaching two and goes happily to nursery three days a week. As my first child, I was understandably anxious to leave him in an unfamiliar setting but the staff at Country Day couldn’t
have made me feel more at ease. Not only is the setting beautiful, but it is the staff members that I’ve met to date that make this a really special find. My son’s development has come on leaps and bounds in his year at Country Day and the staff keep us informed of all activities and any special milestones via an interactive platform. I would recommend Country Day to all. It’s been a lovely place for my son to spend these early years!
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Review from Tiffani M (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since day 1 from when my son started at Country Day Nursery, the staff have been so warm and welcoming not just to me but with my son too. Everything has been really clear from the start. Like all kids, he struggled the first few days settling in but 4 weeks in at 2 days a week and he’s absolutely loving
it there, settling in so well. The range of food they have on the menu is brilliant. I love the fact they have so much outdoor space for the children to play in as well. Would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just joined the Nursery in the Big Acorns room as of August 2019, the team have been so welcoming to her and she absolutely loves going! The food the nursery provide is amazing, my daughter definitely eats better than me!
Nothing is ever a problem and the nursery are very accommodating.
I have had no issues so far and feel that if I did, I could speak to any member of the team.


My daughter's favourite part of the nursery if the Woodland playground!

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Review from Amy P (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children in the nursery and they are both well settled and comfortable with the staff so drop off times are stress-free. They have been there for 9 months and the change in both of them is wonderful. Our son has additional needs, and we receive outstanding support from the nursery with this.
They have helped us to find new ways and new people to aid in his development and it's starting to pay off.
The setting itself is brilliant, the outdoor spaces are fantastic with our children thoroughly enjoying all of the exploration possibilities. This is one of the main reasons we chose this nursery. The facilities inside are also amazing, the toys and activities are endless. Our children love spending time in their sensory room.
The menu is fantastic, the children try new things that they wouldn't normally try at home and the nursery has been very accommodating for any dietary requirements. The staff at the nursery really are second to none, can't say enough about them! Fantastic!!
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Review from Joanna L (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has changed so much over the last few years and all for the better. There are so many opportunities for the kids to explore outside, my daughter loves the pirate ship and the wooded areas. They go outside whatever the weather and indoors have a huge variety of activities to keep them busy.
The most important thing to me though is how much my daughter loves the staff. She has her favourites naturally but the staff have all taken the time to get to know her. We're very happy with the nursery and have recommended it to others.
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Review from Christina C (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery for a year now and is currently in bluebells. He started off in snowdrops and being a first-time mum I was obviously apprehensive about dropping off and leaving him but I can honestly say my mind was put at rest straight away and my son is absolutely thriving. They
have so many different activities and plenty to do outside too. My son really enjoys the walks in the woods and the mud kitchen. The staff are all extremely welcoming. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Kirsty (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son currently attends and my other son did before starting school in September. We love the nursery, the staff are all so friendly and kind, my son loved it. Having pulled my eldest from another nursery I couldn't have been happier with the decision. Especially with all their hard work to get him
school ready, I feel this gave him the best possible start. My youngest is currently in snowdrops and he loves all the staff. We never have tears at drop off! Feedback from staff is detailed and useful. We have seen him grow and develop so much since he has started.
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Review from Angela W (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Country Day Nurseries at the start of January, and has settled in really quickly. The Bluebells room manager and his key worker are so lovely, and I feel totally confident leaving my child with them. My son has bad separation anxiety, so I was amazed how fast he got used to being there,
and there is no shortage of cuddles for him. I’m really impressed by the variety of food on the menu too. All in all, very happy.
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Review from Ryan M (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although our daughter has only been at Country Day Nurseries since January she has settled in really well and that is a credit to the nursery workers in her group. We have noticed fantastic developments in our daughter's speech, emotions and communication since she has been attending Country Day Nurseries.
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Review from Toni D (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great little nursery with a clear care for the children. After settling in, my little one enjoys being dropped off, especially when she sees her breakfast being served! Great staff, great grounds and great service.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.970)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10 for Country Day Nurseries 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.981 for Country Day Nurseries is calculated as follows: ( (212 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.981
  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 4.989 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Country Day Nurseries is based on 18 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 91 number of registered child places is 18.2. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.2 = 0.989
  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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