Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number0118 984 6000
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Details
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Group/OwnerSt Joseph's College
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Person in ChargeSharon Boccaccini (College Deputy Head (Prep))
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Number of Staff6
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children26
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Age rangefrom 3 years 0 months to 4 years 0 months
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ParkingFree parking available onsite
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VisitingTermly Open Mornings, Stay & Play taster mornings and private tours can be booked via their website or contact them by email
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0745-1800
Els D
November 9, 2020 at 12:00 amThe Early Years Centre at St Joseph’s College is a fantastic facility and both of my children have been very happy there. My youngest joined in autumn 2019 and is currently still at the Centre. He adores the teacher and the other members of staff and he is learning lots. I’m so impressed with the creative activities they do and it’s a very warm environment.
The facilities – both inside and outside – are very modern and varied. The children have the choice of a wide range of activities and are able to spend a lot of time outside. It is a more structured setting (e.g. with daily assembly, a fixed 8:20 start, a weekly theme and teacher-led sessions) which will suit some children more than others but if you are planning for your child to attend Reception and beyond at St Joseph’s, then the Early Years Centre is the best place to start as it will give them a gentle transition to full-time school.
Leighanne S
November 20, 2020 at 12:00 amA fantastic Early Years Centre, that really did provide my son with the best possible start to his school education. He has now moved into the Prep School and I would recommend the nursery to anyone. The Early Years Teachers are wonderful, taking great care of the children, and making learning so fun. The facilities are excellent, with modern equipment including interactive whiteboards, as well as traditional learning resources. Children have access to a huge garden and play area with plenty of toys and a range of outdoor equipment to use. They have a warm lunch every day with lots of yummy and healthy options at break time also. The center is spotlessly clean, and really well managed by staff. I always felt that my son was being so well cared for, in a warm, welcoming and friendly environment. He made incredible progress with his learning and confidence whilst in Early Years which helped him transition seamlessly into Reception.
Helen B
November 23, 2020 at 12:00 amI would highly recommend the Early Years Centre at St Joseph’s College. Both my children have the attended the centre and they both absolutely loved it there.
The centre is a modern facility with an excellent range of indoor and outdoor activities. Children have access to a very wide range of activities which in my opinion would far exceed what you would normally expect a nursery to offer. The staff are highly attentive and know all the children extremely well; my children always excited to go and the staff made them feel very welcome and secure.
Bijal J
November 24, 2020 at 12:00 amThis is a great early year setting in which my two children absolutely thrived. They loved each day, and always spoke very highly of the team. When you see the facilities and meet the staff, you can understand why. Staff were always kind, approachable and attentive.
K B
January 19, 2023 at 12:00 amThe early years centre at this school is wonderful- a very nurturing and supportive environment. The outside space and school facilities are brilliant. I think it preps the children well for the move into primary school at age 4-5 and gets them used to timetables, sitting in groups and school work from an early age whilst allowing them to play freely and enjoy being little!
The staff are great – daily communication and updates are always available, and so many extracurricular opportunities for the little ones, like trips to animal parks.
Highly recommend St Josephs’s Prep school for anyone looking to start their 3-year-old at nursery/preschool – my child has thrived here.
E T
January 19, 2023 at 12:00 amAbsolutely amazing experience. The nursery staff are lovely, and the development of our child is a joy to watch. The grounds are a lovely, safe space, and the food is to die for! I would highly recommend St Joseph’s for any young mind.
Tanisha R
March 6, 2023 at 12:00 amWe are very pleased with our experience at St Joseph’s College. Both our children are doing well and the school has exposed them to so much more than just academics – sports, arts, cooking, STEM just to call out a few. The school has also played an important role in teaching them to consider others and at the heart of it ‘being kind’ to everyone is taught throughout their daily experiences.
Syan J
August 7, 2023 at 12:00 amOur son has really flourished since attending The Acorn Centre at St Joseph’s. We had a warm welcome from the beginning and he has made some great friends and the basic routine and structure have completely prepared him for reception. I’ve been most impressed with his growing independence, the phonics that he’s picked up, and the way he’s able to relay information. He’s been well nurtured whilst there and most importantly I can tell he has really enjoyed himself. The staff are all really lovely. My only small gripe from a parent’s point of view is that communication can sometimes be lacking (possibly because son is part-time?) in a few departments but overall there’s been a great support system and network of parents. Highly recommend.