Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01298 26746
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Details
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Group/OwnerDeborah Dillon
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Person in ChargeAlexandra Beardmore (Manager)
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Number of Staff30
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children57
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingThey have 3 parking spaces in the off-road car park at the front of nursery.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1800
J P
May 15, 2017 at 12:00 amSerpentine Nursery has a committed staff team who are well trained, know their jobs and are friendly and professional with parents and children. There is continual review and development of facilities and activities. The theming goes across many developmental areas and the atmosphere is one of happy, stimulated children. Communication from the nursery to parents is excellent and they are always open to discussion. Given the increasing funding constraints on this sector, what they offer is first-rate and we are very happy with it.
Terri H
October 11, 2019 at 12:00 amSerpentine is a lovely nursery, from the get-go, they accommodated everything that myself and child needed from a nursery. From day one of my son going, he was instantly at ease as was I, there is excellent parent communication and the daily feedback/online tapestry helps me to feel part of my son’s nursery day. The staff listen when you tell them what your child likes/dislikes and from that, I’ve seen that they provide play that sparks an interest with each individual child. The outdoor play area they have is amazing, no other nursery in Buxton compares, highly recommended.
Emma H
October 11, 2019 at 12:00 amI have been using Serpentine Nursery for the last 3 years and regularly recommend them. The boys are never bored. The staff manage to think of all different sorts of activities both in and outdoor. The boys love nothing more than being outside come rain or shine and the staff fully embrace that too. The online system is fabulous as the staff upload photographs and videos of the things they have been up to. This is lovely as a parent to be able to see what they have been busy doing. It is always nice to know the boys have had a good hot meal at lunchtime, they enjoy a mix of meals on a rolling menu. I would 100% recommend, my boys have thrived and I put this down to the love and effort all of the staff put in!
G M
October 11, 2019 at 12:00 amI highly recommend Serpentine Nursery. All members of staff are friendly and professional. My children are so happy and settled here. The ladies have a genuine interest in the children and make them feel loved and cared for. The ladies are amazing at working with parents, offering guidance and support, if the parents ask. The children are involved in all types of activities and the ladies are very happy to incorporate new interests the children have. I am so glad that I chose Serpentine Nursery for my children.
Hayley P
October 11, 2019 at 12:00 amSerpentine Nursery is an absolutely brilliant nursery. All of the staff are fantastic with the children and know how to manage them effectively to provide a safe, friendly, well-stimulated environment. Both my children have/do attend and have been nurtured throughout. I could not have asked for anything more for them.
The range of activities to suit all children at every level provides a great combination of nurture, play and learning. Their ability to foster children’s confidence and provide them with the space to grow and develop their personalities and friendships is great to see. Both of my children love / loved their time at nursery and always came out with a smile on their face and often asked to attend when it wasn’t a ‘nursery day’.
The range of meals and snacks provided are excellent and they cater well for additional dietary requirements. I would definitely recommend this nursery to any of my friends or families children.
Cathy T
October 24, 2019 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending Serpentine for just over two years now, and he loves going, which has made everything so much easier as a parent going back to work full time. The staff are very friendly and really look after the children well. The meals are excellent with daily choices for the main meal, which my son can pick as he comes in in the morning. The outdoor play area is fantastic for all ages, and they make good use of the Pavilion Gardens which is opposite. My son has learnt so much from the staff, and his social skills are excellent due to nursery. I would happily recommend Serpentine Nursery to all.
Emma A
September 24, 2021 at 12:00 amSerpentine Nursery is such a warm and friendly place. From day one of my eldest starting to now where my youngest is in his final year there, I’ve never had a negative thing to say. The staff are so kind and welcoming and have such a good standard of training. My son struggled with his social and emotional development, and the staff at Serpentine put so much in place to meet his needs and we’re brilliant in following his behaviour support plan. He now has overcome a lot of the challenges he faced, and I have the hard work of all the staff to thank for that! I would recommend Serpentine to any parent looking for a nursery where they want their child to be happy, healthy and learn so much in such fun ways! Communication between nursery and parents is brilliant using the app, but they are also always at the end of the phone too, more than willing to help in any way they can.
Lizzie C
September 24, 2021 at 12:00 amAmazing!
My little girl came to the nursery at 3-months-old… the staff have been amazing (especially through lockdown). My little girl always is so excited to go to the baby bears and loves the activities. Communication is amazing!
Andy M
September 24, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son missed much of his nursery due to lockdown/Covid, so was a bit late starting. Serpentine couldn’t have been more child-focused and reacted positively to his joining.
All the staff have been really caring, welcoming and understanding. The kids get lots of outside play time, which is really important to me. The size of groups and interactions is really comfortable across our whole experience.
Christine R
September 24, 2021 at 12:00 amSerpentine nursery is a lovely nursery, and I feel they take the time and energy to ensure my little girl felt comfortable and welcomed when she first started.
Also, when she moved up a group, they did it with great planning, which meant my daughter got the care and attention to help her feel comfortable and now loves the new group she’s in!
Just an all-round fantastic nursery, and just shows how great there are when my little girl goes running into nursery each time and comes out with a smile on her face!
They take great thought in what activities they do, and the children have plenty of outside time as well.
Would recommend this nursery to anyone!
Simone M
October 6, 2021 at 12:00 amStaff are very helpful and understanding; they support you with what you’re doing with your child and will continue to do so even when they are in the nursery. My child has continued to develop well here and continues to learn new things at home and at nursery.
Danielle P
October 6, 2021 at 12:00 amWe enrolled our child in September. The correspondence and settling in sessions have all been superb.
The staff are friendly and feel extremely comfortable and confident in leaving my child in this setting.
When I collect, my child has always been well looked after and is happy.
I get a big hug when I collect, but when we next arrive, he gives me a big wave ‘bye mummy’, so I know there is not a shadow of a doubt that my little one loves his time at Serpentine.
Libby A
October 6, 2021 at 12:00 amI would definitely recommend Serpentine. My daughter always has so much fun, and the staff are all really friendly. The staff take time to talk through the child’s day and post pictures/updates for you to see. They seem to genuinely care about the children who attend. The selection of food is also really good.
Hayley B
October 6, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son came to this nursery, so sending my youngest who is 9-months was a no brainer.
The ladies who work here are friendly, loving, amazing human beings, and they put your mind at ease with any worries you may have. I really do highly recommend a walk around when you’re deciding what nursery you’d like.
I remember walking around with my son, and I got a feeling straight away that my son would love it here, and I got the same feeling 2-years on with my daughter. My son had a whale of a time, and my daughter is too.
Amy T
October 6, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending Serpentine Nursery since March 2021. She absolutely loves it. She has made so many friends and can’t get away from us quick enough in the mornings when we drop her off! The team at the nursery are amazing. They’re friendly, thoughtful and fantastic at listening to requests and dealing with problems should they arise. Due to Covid, she had to swap and change certain days, they were so helpful when it came to sorting out her attendance. They give her little notes to bring home at the end of each day, which tells us what she has been doing there, and I am keeping them in a little folder to look back on when she is older. I rarely get to pick her up for nursery as I work full time, so it’s lovely to know what she has been doing during the day. I also cannot praise the app profile updates enough that we get for her with pictures and videos and also little notes showing her development. Fantastic nursery; we couldn’t ask for anymore. Thank you!
Kate Y
October 6, 2021 at 12:00 amI’m so glad we picked this preschool for our daughter. The staff have been amazing, always encouraging her and reassuring us. We get regular photo updates of her activities and playing. The outside space is brilliant and includes a mud kitchen, sandpit and a slide. There is lots of opportunity for imaginative play. We have also opted for our daughter to go swimming every week too which is really helpful for our family. Our daughter is 3, we send her 5 mornings per week term time as she gets 15 hours funded and we pay a small top-up fee.
Zoe T
October 8, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending Serpentine Nursery since September 2020. The nursery is lovely, and the staff who care for her are absolutely fantastic; I cannot praise them enough. I feel they look after her so well; they are always friendly and supportive. My daughter had a cows milk allergy, and they have gone above and beyond to ensure she is catered for. The activities are brilliant, she has learnt so much from them. I love getting updates on the app, seeing what she has been up to; the best part is she always has a smile on her face.
Anna E
October 8, 2021 at 12:00 amWe’ve been using Serpentine Nursery for over 3 years and would really recommend it. The staff are really caring and our kids love going there. They are always doing fun stuff- playing outside, walks, baking, messy play etc.
Our son needs some extra support with his speech and the staff have been really on the ball with chasing his referral and doing language exercises with him.
Phil C
October 28, 2021 at 12:00 amOur daughter attends this nursery and has done since she was 11-months-old. She loves it here and it has helped her develop her social and learning abilities. The staff have been fantastic; they create a very safe and friendly environment for play and learning. They are brilliant at building positive relationships with the children and helping them to thrive in a safe and caring environment.