Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number0161 745 8216
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Details
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Group/OwnerC L K Childcare
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Person in ChargeJulia Johnston (Nursery Manager)
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Number of Staff17
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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
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Total Places for children75
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Age rangefrom 0 years to 8 years
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0745-1800
Jess O
December 3, 2021 at 12:00 amBeing the parent of a child with complex healthcare needs we were very anxious about sending our child to nursery last November when I went back to work, however we feel so glad we chose Oaklands Day Nursery. The team have been so supportive of us as a family and gone out of their way to provide suitable menu options and training to staff on NG and PEG tube usage to fully support our daughter. She comes out happy every time and we love seeing what she has been up to on and the photos on the app while she is there. Highly recommend.
S B
December 3, 2021 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been at Oaklands Day Nursery since she was six months old. She absolutely loves it. There was a time that she would cry if she was not going to Oakland’s. The staff there are amazing and really do love the children. They do so many additional activities. The pre-school team even stayed behind for Halloween, so that the kids could come back, after pre-school, for tricky treating.
Now they have elves visiting. I sometimes wish I could join pre-school.
Thank you for everything that you do for our children.
Laura S
December 3, 2021 at 12:00 amBoth my daughters have happily attended Oaklands Day Nursery the past few years, from 13 months to pre school age. The staff are amazing, always giving excellent care, undertaking engaging activities and communicating efficiently with parents. Oakland’s has a home away from home feel to it, which I love. The garden is a wonderful unique selling point and was a huge factor in our decision to choose Oakland’s over other nurseries in town.
Kathryn J
December 13, 2021 at 12:00 amWe are so happy that our daughter attends Oaklands Day Nursery.
She is 18 months old and joined in September 2021 when I went back to work full time, and knowing that my daughter is safe and well looked after by the team who genuinely care about her makes it so much easier for me to leave her!
We are so impressed with the different indoor and outdoor activities that she does each day and the communication that we get from the staff with the daily updates and pictures. The choices on the menu are so varied and sound amazing! Our little girl loves it there and happily walks in the front door with no fuss, excited and knowing that she will have the best time.
Hollie M
January 24, 2022 at 12:00 amOur son has attended Oaklands Day Nursery for nearly 18 months, and we have nothing but good things to say. It’s a kind and warm environment, with an amazing garden for the children to use. Our son has special educational needs and everyone has made a real effort to learn how best to encourage his development and to make sure he is happy whenever he is there. We feel that he is in safe hands, and would definitely recommend Oaklands.
S B
March 7, 2022 at 12:00 amOur one year started at Oaklands Day Nursery in September 2021. After he had very limited contact with family and friends, due to Covid, we were a little concerned about how well he would settle in a new environment. Thanks to the superb care and kindness staff at Oaklands Day Nursery showed he had made the transition relatively quickly. Daily updates, using the app enabled us to see the progress he made and the fun he was having with the staff and peers. The fantastic provision at Oaklands enabled me to return to work happily, confident that our son was too busy having fun adventures to miss home or his parents.
Tom M
June 27, 2022 at 12:00 amSince our son started at Oaklands Day Nursery in September 2021 he’s had a fantastic time. Like many parents of pandemic babies we were a little anxious about how he’d settle in, having spent so much time at home with just the three of us, but we needn’t have worried. The staff at Oaklands Day Nursery have done a superb job bringing him out of his shell and making him confident, as well as giving him such a huge range of activities to enjoy. The daily updates on the app are always a joy to read, and it’s remarkable how much they manage to pack into each day. We’re always pleased when he comes home nice and messy, as it shows just how much he’s been enjoying himself. It’s a huge comfort to us to know that with both of us at work, he’s not only in a safe and secure place, but somewhere that’s helping him learn, develop and have so much fun.
Alyson M
July 11, 2022 at 12:00 amOaklands Day Nursery is a lovely environment for children to grow and develop. They are always finding new ways for the children to play to help them learn. The outdoor space is such a wonderful bonus, my little boy loves being outside and having this additional learning space for them is why we chose Oaklands.
W D
August 4, 2022 at 12:00 amBoth my children have had the pleasure and fortune to be a part of Oaklands. My daughter graduated in 2019, and my son will be moving up to pre-school in September. Staff, carers, cooks and other parents and children create one of the best communities you can ever hope for. Both my son and daughter have been loved unconditionally and nurtured with care and patience. I would recommend Oaklands to all parents.
Miranda G
August 30, 2022 at 12:00 amFor over the past year and a half our daughter transitioned into Robins Room so smoothly after leaving another nursery we was not satisfied with and I can’t sing praises highly enough of staff. They have made her feel so welcome from the start. They always go that extra mile, not only to reassure us as her parents but always putting her at ease. and supporting her every step of the way. Especially when they helped kick start her potty training journey to which we are so grateful. The acting manager is always very helpful and always responds quickly via email/phone when required. Thank you all.
E D
September 9, 2022 at 12:00 amBoth of my daughters attend Oaklands Day Nursery and love it. They have a strong bond with all of the nursery workers and I pick them up happy every day. They have moved through several rooms as they have got older and enjoyed each one, but the wonderful outdoor space is definitely the highlight.
E C
September 11, 2022 at 12:00 amThis is a really fantastic nursery, my son (18 months) has been there for 7 months and I can tell how happy he is – always thrilled to see his key worker and other staff and at weekends he often gets his little bag and stands by the door ready to go (I try not to be offended!). His development has also come on leaps and bounds, aided by the smaller baby rooms where they get lots of attention and the interaction with all the other children. Obviously, messy play days are the best days!
J H
September 13, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending Oaklands nursery for 2 years and has had a great experience there. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming and have encouraged her to grow in confidence and have broadened her skillset and ability! The children all do fun new activities that you wouldnt think to do at home or have the time to do! Our favourite part of the nursery is the garden, which is well used and split into sections for the different age groups! There are daily updates and photos provided via an app. We would recommend Oaklands to any parents looking for childcare!
G W
September 13, 2022 at 12:00 amExceptional care and attentiveness. My son has absolutely loved going to Oaklands, the staff have always been supportive, and nurturing. I never worry when he is at nursery and that peace of mind is priceless.
C W
September 13, 2022 at 12:00 amThe staff at Oaklands are fantastic and our son is so happy there. The staff always go out of their way to make us feel comfortable and the kids happy and entertained. The facilities are great, our son is an outdoorsy boy who needs lots of exercise and Oaklands offers the perfect setting for this. Our son’s development is coming on in leaps and bounds and although he was a covid baby, he is incredibly sociable and confident. I am sure the staff at Oaklands have positively contributed to this.
M W
December 2, 2022 at 12:00 amOur son has been attending Oaklands Day Nursery since he was 6 months old and he seems to thoroughly enjoy his days there. The staff are very friendly and seem to genuinely care for the children. The app is useful to see photos of the activities they do throughout the day. I never worry about my child when he is at nursery, I know he is being very well looked after.
Sara M
December 6, 2022 at 12:00 amSo far it has been fantastic. The staff are lovely and kind towards our little one. He has loved his first few weeks and is excited to arrive. The staff have also been incredibly patient and supportive with me for which I am very grateful.
Laura M
June 9, 2023 at 12:00 amOur son loves going to Oaklands and he’s really come on developmentally since starting about seven months ago. We love that there is a good-sized garden space and he enjoys all the different activities (especially the messy ones!). The staff are lovely and caring and keep us well informed.
D C
July 12, 2023 at 12:00 amAs parents, we have found Oaklands to be a wonderful experience for our daughter, and in turn, for ourselves. She has been incredibly happy throughout her time at the nursery, cared for by very special people who give so much in the pursuit of their job. Seeing her progress through the years at Oaklands has been a great pleasure to us as parents, and watching her skip in at the beginning of each day is always a real joy. At the end of the day, she emerges invariably with a big smile on her face, sometimes clutching a piece of art or some sort of project. Contact with the nursery management and room staff has been good, and we have always felt able to speak to them whenever something needs to be raised. Our daughter has made some good friendships in the years she has been at the nursery, encouraged by the room leaders and their teams. I can wholeheartedly recommend Oaklands as a place where a child is cared for and has the space to grow in confidence during these precious years.
Brian D
July 24, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter is about to finish nursery in August 2023 and join her brother at his school. He joined Oaklands in 2018. Therefore, we’ve had five years of experience with the nursery. In that time, we had the pandemic, at least one change of ownership and a lot of staff coming and going. We originally chose the nursery out of several in Tonbridge because of its setting in a lovely old house and huge back garden, which gives the place the feeling of a family home, important to us. Most valued over the years is how the nursery has prepared our two for life ahead, the tremendous number of creative activities they have done, the friends they have made, the experiences they have had, the Early Years Learning Framework and phonics in the last year. The staff, on the whole, are so dedicated and caring. Of course, there have been bumps along the road and things that have caused annoyance, but concerns when raised were taken seriously. What matters most is the kids, and they loved it.