Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School

Tower Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes MK14 6JZ
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8.9 7 Reviews
  • Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School, Milton Keynes
The Nursery take children from 6 weeks old to 5 years old. The baby room is called Daisies which can take up to 18 children with a ratio of 1 adult to 3 children.
The toddler room is called Sunflowers and can take up to 24 children with a ratio 1 adult to 5 children.
The pre-school room is called Honeybees and can take up to 36 children with a ratio of 1 adult to 13 children as there is 2 qualified teachers within Honeybees room.
The Nursery and Pre-shool share and uphold the values of Excellence, Citizenship, and Innovation, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive, explore, and grow. You would be welcome to view the wonderful onsite nursery and preschool.
There is full and part-time care. The opening hours are from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays 3 days between Christmas and New Year.   You will not be charged for these days.
The nursery and preschool both have gardens and enclosed outside play areas, including the use of the timber-framed outdoor classroom and on site Forest School. Outdoor play is a key aspect of Brooksward School’s ethos overall and the children benefit from spending time outdoors every day, whatever the weather.
The preschool team works closely with the Schools Foundation Stage leaders to help develop a broad and enriching curriculum for the children – all designed to encourage curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. The termly enrichments provide the children with extracurricular activities such as Socca Tots, Music Bugs and a school trip in the year.
The caterers, Cucina, provide nutritionally balanced and tasty meal options. Brooksward can accommodate most dietary requirements and are confident that your children will love the food!.
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Funding & Fees

Our Fees for children under 3 years old:
5 days   £355   
4 days    £316
3 days    £237
2 days   £158   
School Session: £56


Children over 3 years old:
5 days      £330
4 days       £300
3 days       £225
2 days      £150
School Session: £56


All fee information is in our registration form that is given to all parents on a tour.

Brooksward School Day Nursery and Pre School are pleased to be able to offer up to 30 hours funded childcare to help cover the costs of your childcare, please check your eligibility on the government funded website. Brooksward School Day Nursery and Pre School charge on a monthly basis and require a £50 deposit which is refunded on the 1st months invoice and £20 registration fee to reserve your child’s space.


Funding only covers the core childcare hours, therefore, within your funded hours, you can opt in for the following. If you do not wish to opt in, we ask that you provide your own for your child, please note, we are a nut free setting.
Lunch   £3
Nappies   £1.25
Wipes, Cream & Suncream   75p
AM Snack   £1
PM Snack   £1
Tea   £1.80

Contact Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School to get a personalised quote.

Contact Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Owner

  • The Alliance Schools Trust
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lacey Hart (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year

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Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (7)

8.9

Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.929) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School has 7 reviews.

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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are diligent and caring. We are kept up to date at handover. Child loves going to pre school and has blossomed since attending nursery / pre school. Child always feels safe, we feel confident and assured with safeguarding and hitting milestones etc.
One issue is that child is charged for meals
and snacks despite being under 5.
Reply from Lacey Hart, Nursery Manager at Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-SchoolThank you for your feedback - we really appreciate you sharing your thoughts, and we're delighted to hear how well your child is doing with us.
Regarding the concern about being charged for meals and snacks, we completely understand why this might be confusing, so thank you for raising it.
Under current government guidance, the funded childcare hours only cover the care and education element. They do not include the cost of meals, snacks, nappies, or other consumables. Nurseries are allowed to charge for these "optional extras".
The Department for Education also confirms that providers can charge for meals and snacks as part of a funded place, but parents must always have the option to provide their own food if they prefer.
We follow these national guidelines, which is why food appears as a separate charge on invoices. However, we are always happy to discuss any concerns or look at alternative options if needed.
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The school has been a breath of fresh air since transferring from our previous preschool. Communication is excellent, and the care and attention given to my child is clearly evident. My child enjoys attending preschool and loves the teachers. I appreciate the weekly updates outlining what the children
have done and what is planned for the week ahead. Thank you for being so patient and supportive with my child, as it has been a long journey for us.
I feel that our child is thriving in this environment, and we are grateful for the positive impact the school has had. We could not be happier with the experience so far.
Reply from Lacey Hart, Nursery Manager at Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-SchoolThank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. We are truly delighted to hear that your experience since joining us has been so positive. Knowing that your child feels happy, settled, and supported at preschool means the world to us.
Our team works hard to provide clear communication and a nurturing environment, so it is wonderful to hear that the weekly updates and the care shown by our staff have made a meaningful difference to your family. We understand that every child's journey is unique, and we are grateful for your trust as we support your child's growth and confidence each day.
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Review from Peter S (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery. Polite staff. Daughter loves going and has learnt alot. Staff take time to talk about the child's day and explain what they have done. Cant fault the nursery and I recommend it to everyone
Reply from Lacey Hart, Nursery Manager at Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys attending and how well she's learning and growing. It's wonderful to know our team's communication and care help you feel informed and supported. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your kind words.
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one adores it here, his little legs and arms bounce up and down when he sees the front door.


The team are great and super helpful, it's very apparent that they love what they do. When he started he wouldn't take a bottle but the team both blended all his meals and helped us get him onto

a bottle.


The team are great at communicating with us. Every day they provide a in depth description of what they have been up to. Also I feel confident as they will call us if there is any concerns.


We'd highly recommend the place to anyone

Reply from Lacey Hart, Nursery Manager at Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-SchoolThank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback. It's wonderful to hear how excited your little one is to come in each day and how well he has settled. We're really pleased that the team's care, communication, and support-especially with feeding-have made such a positive difference. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your trust.
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Review from Ruta B (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boys have been attending Brooksward Nursery and Pre-School from day 1.
They absolutely love it and settled in very nicely and easy. Staff have been so caring and thoughtful and loving towards our children. Absolutely love it there. I always receive a full report of what they have eaten during the
day and what activities they have been doing and also photos which is great. Highly recommend!
Reply from Lacey Hart, Nursery Manager at Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear how well your boys have settled and how much they enjoy their time at Brooksward Nursery and Pre-School. It's lovely to know that our staff, updates, and activities help you feel informed and supported. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your trust in us!
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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had children attending this setting for the last six years and did not hesitate to continue with them once the school took control after the private company previously running it pulled out with very little notice.


Luckily there was a high level of staff retention which made the transition

unnoticeable to my two and a half year old, but that also speaks volumes about how much the staff care for this nursery!


Every member of staff is approachable and accommodating especially during those occasional difficult drop offs.


Both my children enjoy going there and have a fond attachment to the staff (which includes the desire to invite them to their birthday parties)


The rooms are well equipped and there is constant rotation of activities. Especially as they now bring in football classes and a music/dance activity.


The PE lessons with the school coaches have been a great addition too and the constant forest school upgrades continue to be another jewel in the crown.


TLDR: It's great!

Reply from Lacey Hart, Nursery Manager at Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that both your children feel happy and settled with us, and we're grateful for your kind words about our staff and activities. It means a lot to know the transition felt smooth and that the enhancements we've made are having a positive impact. We truly appreciate your continued trust and support.
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Review from Michelle H (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children within the nursery and preschool and highly recommend it. The staff are friendly, welcoming and supportive of the children. Both my children have been in the setting since they were 11 months old, and settled quickly. The balance of learning and fun is good, and they are happy to
work with you on any areas of concern. I also like how much outdoor time they allow for the children, as the outdoor areas are good and they also enjoy forest school and PE.
Reply from Lacey Hart, Nursery Manager at Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-SchoolThank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased that you and your children have a great experience in our nursery and preschool! The team do take pride in ensuring the children get the best start in life.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.929)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.929) out of 10 for Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 7 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 4.880 for Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (76 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.88
  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 4.049 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School is based on 7 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 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 = 3.6
    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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.449
  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 Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School accepts?

Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School Open?

Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School have capacity for?

Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

How far is Brooksward School, Nursery and Pre-School to the centre of Milton Keynes?

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

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