Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre

Couldn’t recommend Elm House enough. I was dreading going back to work and leaving my little boy but he absolutely loves going to nursery and that is down to the caring and nurturing staff. The girls are so welcoming, always answering the door with a smile. I am a really anxious person by nature but the girls have all helped with that, keeping me updated through the day as to what my little boy is up to, nappies, food and naps. The nursery itself is really spacious and they have adopted a Montessori approach to how the rooms and toys are displayed. They follow the philosophy of Albert Bowlby who believed that the bonds children made in their early years significantly impacted their later years, placing an emphasis on the role of caregivers in a child’s life. This is certainly true of Elm House, all the staff are so involved with my little boy and I have already seen the progress he has made within a couple of weeks.

Would definitely recommend Elm House, with my child being only 9 months old I was really worried about leaving her and finding the best nursery. As soon as I went into Elm House everyone was so welcoming and friendly and interested in the baby, it made me feel at ease. She had three settling-in sessions and absolutely loved them, she didn’t want to leave there. She’s now started full time and I couldn’t be happier with her being there.

I was really nervous about moving my little boy from his original setting as we moved to the area but then we visited Elm House. Instantly put at ease and everything was explained fully for us. Our little boy is currently awaiting assessment for ASD and the nursery have been amazing. From meeting with us and his old setting prior to him starting, to helping us ensure referrals had been made to the correct places, nothing has been too much trouble. Honestly couldn’t feel more at ease if I tried, even getting support with the next steps which will be my little one’s transition to primary school. Cannot thank the Manager and little one’s key workers and SEN enough. You truly are amazing and we are so grateful!

Our little boy absolutely loves coming to nursery twice a week. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting in terms of talking and understanding, and physically also eg using cutlery etc. He has a brilliant time with the staff a few of whom he has a really special bond with. They all treat him really well and he comes home happy and full of things to say. He’s only 20 months and has been going since he turned 1 – he settled in quickly despite never being away from me for more than a few hours before. He eats well-balanced meals, does loads of activities, and is clearly well cared for. Couldn’t speak more highly of the staff.

My one-year-old started at Elm House today, after three hour long settling in sessions before Christmas. With a two-week break, I was a little anxious about how she would settle as she can be nervous around new people. She settled really well and seems to have bonded really well already with the staff. Thank you buttercups for making her transition so easy. I feel ready to go back to work tomorrow knowing she is happy.

Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre is the most gorgeous nursery ever. My older daughter went to Elm House so it only felt right for me to let my baby girl follow when we had her. To say I trust their staff with my life is an understatement. From the moment we walked in and still to this day every single member of staff has been so accommodating, professional and polite at all times. You sense that they treat each child as they would their own and that’s what makes them so special knowing how safe she is whilst having to work. My baby girl has come on leaps and bounds in only the few months she has been here, I can’t wait to watch her blossom with the help of all the staff. 100% would always recommend this nursery, would be lost without them.

Kind, lovely, friendly, warm and approachable staff. Varied learning environment. Always fun activities happening and interactive days. Supportive of individual child’s targets and achievements, celebrate all things important to each child. Offer support, resources and encouragement to parents and families as a whole too.

Always helpful and caring. Baby loves going here and is always very well looked after. The nursery have been really good with helping us sort things out and medical issues needing a bit of extra attention.

Absolutely fantastic nursery, my 2.5 year old daughter has been going there since she turned one so we have experienced the baby room as well as the toddler room. Staff are great and so friendly, nothing is ever too much trouble, and they take the time to teach the children and are always busy doing activities. Just from the 1.5 years we’ve been here, you can see improvements being made, to always look for ways to continuously enhance the experience for both children and parents. For example – introduction of the famly app, parent and children events, communication

An absolutely brilliant nursery! We’re so happy our little one goes there and he loves it, everyone is incredibly kind and caring, we feel like they look after the little ones so well which gives you such piece of mind, couldn’t recommend highly enough!