Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill Reviews (83)
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Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.667) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill has 83 reviews.
Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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My son has been attending Colourbox since April 2022. Naturally, I worried about him when he was so upset to go in, but never once was I made to feel like I couldn’t check up on him, in fact I was encouraged to! I would call various times throughout his sessions and each time my call was welcomed which
I was very happy about and I was always given the time of day. It took a few months so I’m so grateful to all the staff! He now skips in and is asking to go in at the weekends! My son has thrived at nursery and is coming on leaps and bounds in all areas, especially his speech! He was referred to speech therapy outside of nursery last year, but now he comes home singing new nursery rhymes which he loves to tell me he learned at nursery. There is such a range of resources at the nursery and I never see him playing with the same thing twice. The staff are all so lovely and I can’t sing their praises enough. I have another child who will be starting in a few months. Can’t recommend enough!
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave this thoughtful review. We love that he has progressed from speech therapy to singing nursery rhymes so joyfully! We will be sure to share this with staff, who will be delighted to be so appreciated by you.
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Review from Peter H (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Our little girl has been at Colourbox for 6 months now. She loves her nursery teachers and has been developing so much. She has a love for books and every time I collect her I am told how much she enjoys her reading time. We have taken some of the activities she does at the nursery and created them
at home, as we are often told how often she enjoys the sensory areas. The staff at Colourbox are really friendly and have bonded so well with her. She recognises them and is very comfortable around them. The staff are brilliant and always very informative with her daily activities. We particularly like the diary we get from the nursery each day she has attended. It really put our minds at ease when we first had her join (being first-time parents, it's always a worry as to what she will think). If you want a nursery that will develop and care for your children then Colourbox is the place to go!
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear your appreciation for our staff. We will be sure to share this lovely review with them.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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My son has recently started nursery and he loves it there. He is excited to attend and will ask if it's nursery today. He will often be singing songs he has learnt at nursery and talks about the friends he has made. The staff have always been very helpful and happy to discuss any concerns. The food
selection is brilliant. The range of activities and learning is great.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear how much your son loves nursery. Some of our staff wake up on weekends and ask the same thing!
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Review from J D (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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2 year old currently attends and has done since the age of 6 months. The nursery has been brilliant from day 1. Daughter is on multiple medications and has multiple dietary requirements and they’ve managed both without any issues. Our daughter is always excited to go to nursery and asks about seeing
certain members of staff throughout the week. She sings songs she has learnt at nursery and recites parts of the alphabet. She’s always clean and well-presented when we pick her up. Any problems during the day, the nursery always call to let us know. Communication is excellent. This is our second child to attend the nursery and we always recommend it when we are asked.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear that your daughter has staff that she will remember in her lifetime, making a positive impact in her learning journey. May she make many happy memories with us.
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Review from Matt B (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Our son is advancing incredibly well due to the great support he’s given at the nursery. He’s excited to go every day and every day seems to come home knowing something new. My son has a restricted diet and they cater for him perfectly. We’re very happy that we chose this nursery!
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We are so delighted to hear that your child is excited to come to nursery every day and that his needs have been catered for as per your requirements. We are happy you chose us as your nursery too.
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Review from Samantha P (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Both my children have attended Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill. One from 18 months and one from 8 months, I had no qualms putting my 8 month in the arms of the setting and staff after watching my 18 month old grow and flourish in their care. His speech came on beautifully with them and his character
shone. My baby girl has done the same, she has felt confident to share her experiences of life with the staff and despite being a COVID baby, her personality has built and she is now very confident, capable and articulate. I cannot rate this facility highly enough. They are a 100% choice for me. They are also great with me as a parent, and all staff communicate beautifully and clearly through the channels.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for this wonderful review. It is so heart-warming to see the love and dedication put into the nurturing of children in their foundation years reflected by parents in a review like this.
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Review from Karen A (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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My daughter has just started attending Colourbox and has settled in really well. She doesn't cry at drop off or collection, which is a good sign, and babbles away after attending, so we know she has had a busy day with lots of stimulation. The meals provided sound delicious and the staff are very caring
and professional. The only slight negative was I thought the induction questionnaire should have been completed a week earlier, as it didn't leave much time to sort out medication for an allergy. Otherwise, this is a fantastic nursery!
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your positive review. We pride ourselves on reflective practise, so your suggestion will be taken on board and reviewed through our induction process.
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Review from D H (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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We've taken both our kids here and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery. The staff are always friendly and my daughter is always happy and excited to see the staff in the morning. The way they teach here is also brilliant. You can clearly see the differences in a child who has gone to
the Colourbox and who haven't.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your positive review. We are so pleased to hear how happy and excited your children are to come to nursery each day. We will be sure to share this with the all staff at Colourbox Haverhill.
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Review from H G (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Our son has attended Colourbox since he was nine months old. Over the last 18 months, he has grown into a caring, attentive and bright young boy and learned so much along the way. He has a lovely relationship with his friends in his room and they seem to have their own little community going on. He
also feels safe and well looked after by his teacher who has done so much to help him learn so much. Every week he surprises us with something new! Would recommend Colourbox to anybody.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your warm, detailed review, and for your recommendation of Colourbox to other families.
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Review from B W (Father of Child) published on 5 May 2023
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- nursery teachers are great and my children have learnt a lot which has helped their development. Would recommend Montessori method for learning.
- be prepared to have at least 4 weeks extra off work a year for children being sent home with minor ailments such as toothache, small raise in temp that’s
- be prepared to have at least 4 weeks extra off work a year for children being sent home with minor ailments such as toothache, small raise in temp that’s
still normal as won’t let parents give Calpol
- will consistently reference infectious diseases policy as a reason but does not work as sending kids home after the infection period and all kids get the same minor illnesses.
- also be aware of annual increases in cost even when your children require less adult supervision.
- overall good for kids learning and social
- will consistently reference infectious diseases policy as a reason but does not work as sending kids home after the infection period and all kids get the same minor illnesses.
- also be aware of annual increases in cost even when your children require less adult supervision.
- overall good for kids learning and social
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is good to read that there are so many aspects of the nursery that you are pleased with, including our fabulous nursery teachers. Colourbox's policies on illness exclusion periods are clarified fully with all parents, including our duty of care to protect the children, staff, and wider community from the spread of infectious illnesses. It goes above and beyond something as simple as not allowing Calpol for everyday aches and pains, and stems into wider safeguarding duty and children's wellbeing. Those who have a deep understanding of this, realise this is part of what makes us an outstanding place of care, education, and safety.
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Review from Deana R (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023
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Haverhill Colourbox Nursery has been amazing for our daughters. We were very cautious about selecting a childcare provider for them and since day one at Colourbox we have felt happy and confident that they are in the best place. We love the freedom they are given to choose which activities they want
to do each day. We’ve seen the girls' confidence and development improve massively and we are very grateful to all the wonderful staff who have played a part in this.
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Review from Ancuta C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023
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I could see over the two years since my son goes here a lot of progress in his speech, overall attitude and expression, things which definitely contributed to his harmonious development. The staff is very caring and professional. I confidently recommend them.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your confident recommendation.
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Review from Ellen C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023
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My daughter has attended Colourbox for a year now, starting when she was 7 months old. She is happy to go in the morning and always comes out at the end of the day with a big smile on her face, which speaks for itself! The staff are so friendly and caring and I love getting to see pictures and read
about all the activities she gets up to each day, all of which contribute to her ongoing development. The menus are full of healthy meals and have definitely helped her have a wide and balanced diet. I am really happy with the care given at Colourbox and would recommend them to anyone requiring childcare.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your great review. Smiles from happy babies always speak for themselves!
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Review from Andrew P (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2023
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Lovely staff and real thought goes into the activities for the children. Our little boy loves it there and goes in and comes out happy. Regular daily updates via the app are really helpful and it’s lovely to see photos of your child each day.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your great review. You're absolutely right, our passionate practitioners put so much heart into their activities and our management teams put all their passion into the Montessori prepared environments. Thank you for sharing.
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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023
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My little girl loves going to school and loves the staff as much as the other children, no favourite because they are all wonderful with her. Her potty training went incredibly well with the help of the staff.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThey are all wonderful! Thank you for your fantastic review.
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023
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My son has attended Colourbox since he was 6 months old he is now 2 and absolutely loves it, he is always smiling and keen to get through the gate to play. His development has come on in leaps and bounds the staff have always been very supportive and caring and provides a safe environment for my child
to be in. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your great review. I will be sure to pass this on to Colourbox Haverhill staff who will be so proud to be appreciated.
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Review from Libby M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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My older son attended Colourbox from 18 months to 4 years. My younger son (22 months) has been attending since September. I chose Colourbox because I love how calm and thoughtful the environment is and how the Montessori approach gives even little ones so much freedom to explore and learn independently.
My sons have both been really happy there. The staff are friendly and very professional. My younger one is developing a very strong bond with one staff member in particular - so lovely to see!
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your great review. It is so great to read how effective the key person bonds are at Colourbox, Haverhill too.
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Review from Keith P (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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My daughter settled in really well here and is always welcomed with a smile in the morning. It's lovely to drop her off knowing she starts her day with a positive greeting, I always leave for work with peace of mind. Thank you.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your lovely review. We wish your daughter many more happy days at Colourbox.
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Review from Ria H (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Colourbox Haverhill has been wonderful for both our children, it is safe, caring and the staff are brilliant. I can't imagine my children going anywhere else. I highly recommend colourbox to anyone looking for a nursery.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for your wonderful review. We love to hear how happy parents are and how children thrive at Colourbox.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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My daughter has attended Colourbox for almost a year now. Since she has been there her confidence has grown massively. She was late to walk but the staff always pushed in supporting her to get and helping her walk. She absolutely loves every day there, always so happy to be going and be around the other
children and staff. Communication is good with management and staff when needed and always helpful. Cannot fault it.
Reply from Simone Nel, Operations Manager at Colourbox Montessori School - HaverhillThank you for this lovely and thoughtful review. We are so happy that your daughter is happy every day at Colourbox and that you find all aspects of the nursery satisfying.
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Review Score: 9.7 (9.667)
Overview of Review Score
The Review Score of 9.7 (9.667) out of 10 for Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
- The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
- The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 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:
- 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.987 for Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill is calculated as follows: ( (154 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.987
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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 4.68 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Colourbox Montessori School - Haverhill is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
- 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.825
- 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.2 = 0.855
- When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
- If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.