Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis Reviews (11)
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Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.453) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis has 11 reviews.
Review from Ami H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Our daughter has attended Ashbourne Day Nursery since she was 9 months old and it has always been a positive experience. She loves attending full-time Nursery and has developed many strong relationships with all of the Nursery staff that work alongside her.
The Nursery has strong communication links
The Nursery has strong communication links
via the app and email, which keeps us up to date with our daughter's development, wow moments, as well as her everyday care, such as nap times, meals and nappies. We are regularly emailed with updated policies and changes to the week. For example, wearing certain clothes to raise money for charity.
In terms of learning, the environment is age appropriate to help engage, stimulate and develop the learning of each individual child to help them reach their important milestones. Activities in the baby room has ranged from painting, water play to story time and role play.
Overall, if you're looking for a stimulating, creative and nurturing nursery, we would definitely recommend this Nursery.
In terms of learning, the environment is age appropriate to help engage, stimulate and develop the learning of each individual child to help them reach their important milestones. Activities in the baby room has ranged from painting, water play to story time and role play.
Overall, if you're looking for a stimulating, creative and nurturing nursery, we would definitely recommend this Nursery.
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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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When my little boy started in the baby room, he was so shy, didn't say a word to anyone and spent most of the time with his key worker. He is now in the preschool room and although still shy, he plays with peers, talks and enjoys telling us all about his morning. He is like a different child to when
he first started and that is all down to the friendly and supportive staff who have helped him to feel comfortable. It was a big step starting nursery and like any parent, I worried about how he would settle in and adapt with changing from the different rooms, but the staff have all been so reassuring and kept us up to date with his progress. Thank you!
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2024
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Super friendly staff, always there to help. Always courteous especially at events within the nursery. I'm super happy with my child's development while there so far which makes me choose the nursery again for my next child.
I am very delighted to find out the nursery has many events, to accommodate
I am very delighted to find out the nursery has many events, to accommodate
parents for the transition to school, Christmas events, graduation and so on.
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Review from Kirsty A (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024
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Since my little boy has been with Ashbourne, we have really been welcomed and he has settled in so well.
He always seems so happy and always has a great time. The staff are so friendly. His key person is so good with him but also all staff within his room (baby's one). So happy.
He always seems so happy and always has a great time. The staff are so friendly. His key person is so good with him but also all staff within his room (baby's one). So happy.
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Review from Beccie B (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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My daughter started in the toddler room in January 2024 and is absolutely thriving from being there.
Pre her starting, the staff were fantastic in assisting a first-time mum with a million questions and reassuring me along the way. She attended 3 settling-in sessions which the team were fantastic
Pre her starting, the staff were fantastic in assisting a first-time mum with a million questions and reassuring me along the way. She attended 3 settling-in sessions which the team were fantastic
in accommodating as I had to work them around me being called for jury service.
Food, snacks, nappies and sun cream are all included in the cost which is really helpful.
The menus and snacks are seasonal and varied, my daughter who is usually a fussy eater at home. Somehow she manages to eat everything they give her.
The updates from the team throughout the day on the app are so lovely to see, I get pictures of her playing in the garden, messy play and lots of role play. I've also had cards for Mother's Day and Easter.
I couldn't be happier with her being there, and this is all down to the fantastic staff there.
Food, snacks, nappies and sun cream are all included in the cost which is really helpful.
The menus and snacks are seasonal and varied, my daughter who is usually a fussy eater at home. Somehow she manages to eat everything they give her.
The updates from the team throughout the day on the app are so lovely to see, I get pictures of her playing in the garden, messy play and lots of role play. I've also had cards for Mother's Day and Easter.
I couldn't be happier with her being there, and this is all down to the fantastic staff there.
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Review from Melissa R (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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My daughter has been going to the nursery for 7 months now and she absolutely loves it! She always has so much fun and the staff are always really friendly. They show a genuine interest in her and are always very attentive to her needs
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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I am very pleased with how my two children (3 and 2 years old) have developed being at Ashbourne Nursery. The staff are lovely. You can tell they care for the children and are very attentive and supportive to parents. At first my children were very reluctant to be left without us but they soon became
happy and really enjoy nursery now.
The activities seem varied and they have a variety of things to play with. Overall I would definitely recommend this nursery.
The activities seem varied and they have a variety of things to play with. Overall I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Jade D (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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My son started in the toddler room at the beginning of April and the staff have all been amazing supporting him to settle. The staff plan activities which keep the children engaged and my son always comes home smiling. They have a large outdoor garden that the children access every day alongside bikes,
a mud kitchen and various garden toys. They provide a variety of food all in line with a balanced diet providing breakfast, lunch (which is a hot meal), tea and snacks in between all prepared at the nursery by the nursery chef. Food, nappies, wipes etc are all included in the price so there are no hidden costs. I can't fault the nursery in how supportive they have been throughout the settling-in period. I am very happy with everything!
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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Our son has been attending the nursery since November 2023, about a month after it opened. The team are always welcoming and friendly, and they always welcome our son directly when he is dropped off. The facilities available have improved since he started with more things being delivered for them to
use, play with and explore. He particularly enjoys the garden and exploring outside. The team do sensory and craft things with them as well and we have had a few mementoes through - salt dough, paintings, cards etc.
Our son has a dairy allergy and the team have been great in ensuring that he has dairy-free food and milk available.
Our son has a dairy allergy and the team have been great in ensuring that he has dairy-free food and milk available.
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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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My daughter has attended since she was 10 months old and absolutely loves it. She has developed so well with walking, articulating herself, playing with others and eating a varied balanced diet and I believe a big part of this is down to the nursery and all the wonderful staff. I cannot praise them
enough for what a wonderful job they do and highly recommend.
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Review from Lukasz K (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Our daughter has been attending this establishment since it first opened. Whilst the start was a very bumpy experience for us as parents and our daughter, our child received nothing but great care.
We have been getting daily updates when collecting her in terms of what she did throughout the day as
We have been getting daily updates when collecting her in terms of what she did throughout the day as
well as all nappy changes and how much she has eaten.
Those updates are now done via online portal and you are able to see what your little one does.
The staff at the nursery are very helpful and our daughter has a bond with almost every single one of them. She enjoys going there and we can see a massive jump in her development since she started.
We highly recommend Ashbourne Day Nursery at Houghton Regis!
Those updates are now done via online portal and you are able to see what your little one does.
The staff at the nursery are very helpful and our daughter has a bond with almost every single one of them. She enjoys going there and we can see a massive jump in her development since she started.
We highly recommend Ashbourne Day Nursery at Houghton Regis!
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Review Score: 9.5 (9.453)
Overview of Review Score
The Review Score of 9.5 (9.453) out of 10 for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
- The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
- The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 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 4.924 for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis is calculated as follows: ( (122 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.924
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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 4.529 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis is based on 11 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 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
- 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 104 number of registered child places is 20.8. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.8 = 0.529
- 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.