Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number023 8025 3815
Categories
Details
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Group/OwnerJohn Hancock
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Person in ChargeKaren Bailey (Manager)
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Number of Staff15
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 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 children41
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1800
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January 3, 2020 at 12:00 amWe have been with Kingsmead for five years now, with both of our children. The nursery is wonderful, providing a nurturing, fun environment and the staff are fantastic!
Both our children love going into nursery and my eldest – at the age of six, still talks fondly of his time at Kingsmead. The outdoor area is brilliant, and the children spend lots of time outside in the fresh air. Finally, it is worth mentioning the Christmas concerts which are superb, and the staff put so much effort into making them special. We will be very sad to leave the nursery when my youngest starts school next year.
Thank you, Kingsmead!
Natasha H
April 14, 2020 at 12:00 amAll the staff are very friendly and approachable.
It is a lovely, caring, nurturing environment for children.
Jayna W
September 17, 2020 at 12:00 amWe are very happy with Kingsmead Nursery. They have adapted to Covid-19 very well. We love that our girls are both spending more time outdoors. The food in terms of variety is excellent and we like that it is all prepared on site. The nativity play is unrivalled and it is a shame that it will not take place this year due to Covid-19. The nursery was very flexible with us in terms of our girls returning to nursery after lockdown and we appreciate that.
F R
September 21, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter has recently left Kingsmead to start school, after attending one and a half days a week for three years. I have had no complaints in this time. Staff all excellent. Fantastic communication from management. Lovely huge garden with lots to play with. They have managed covid in a confident manner. My only constructive feedback is they didn’t even seem to be a huge amount of formal learning.
Laura L
September 25, 2020 at 12:00 amKingsmead is a lovely nursery. My son had a wonderful time there from 11 months to 4 and a half years. He developed lovely relationships with the staff and made great use of the excellent space and facilities, spending lots of time outside all year round and taking part in a wide range of activities. He was very well prepared to leave for school even though he was sad to leave. I particularly appreciated the great communication from the staff and management and the good quality meals that are provided. We loved the effort that was made for the children to feel a part of the nursery community, with sports days and Christmas concerts.
S T
November 4, 2020 at 12:00 amKingsmead Day Nursery has been absolutely brilliant. Both my children have attended there. The staff are brilliant and genuinely care for the children. They are always happy to talk and answer any questions.
They do a wide variety of activities encouraging children to do things independently and with friends.
I can’t recommend the nursery enough.
The handling of lockdown and the approach taken when re-opening the nursery has been incredibly well thought out.
V C
November 10, 2020 at 12:00 amSince re-opening to all children in June the staff have been great at settling children back in and our 2-year-old has been very happy. We have received updates throughout. One area to improve – share meal menus a week ahead to help plan family meals at home, especially now we cannot go inside to see the menus on the board.
H N
January 14, 2021 at 12:00 amWe cannot recommend Kingsmead enough. Our daughter has settled so quickly and loves it! The activities they do are great, the facilities are lovely and the staff are professional, friendly and caring. The staff in the rainbow room have got to know our daughter so quickly and we never worry about her when she is in their care. We love Kingsmead and are so pleased we got a space here for our child.
Lauren E
February 19, 2021 at 12:00 amWe have been very happy with Kingsmead. Our daughter seems to love it there! We get daily written reports of all the exciting activities she’s been up to as well as the nutritious food she’s eaten. The staff are friendly and professional and seem to take pride in what they do. We’re extremely grateful for the care and love they give to our daughter.
Rebecca J
August 20, 2021 at 12:00 amI started sending my baby to Kingsmead Day Nursery a few months ago. She is quite young and my first baby, so I was a bit anxious about leaving her. I need not have worried, as Kingsmead Day Nursery were wonderful from the start. From the extensive first tour of the nursery to my daughter’s first taster session, I knew it was the best place for our family.
The staff are always friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy being with my daughter. We get little photos and written updates about what our baby has been learning and playing with. The food is also excellent – all prepared on-site and the cook is always happy to amend the menu based on parental preference. I want to pass on a big thank you to the Kingsmead team, for looking after my daughter.
Rachel A
October 18, 2021 at 12:00 amWhilst our son only joined just recently as parents we have found the experience of him starting extremely positive, knowing he’s settling in a safe and happy environment and all his needs are catered for, helping him develop and grow. We chose this nursery as we felt it was the right place for our son to start his journey. The outdoor space is amazing, the staff are caring and approachable and their teaching methods are inspiring and we’re already seeing a difference in him. This was the best decision we made.
L B
June 7, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son has always been fussy with his food, however, Kingsmead Nursery have always been very understanding and accommodating for this to make sure he doesn’t go hungry.
Communication has always been very good in reporting how my son’s day has been.
Always have a warm welcome on drop offs/pick ups from all the friendly staff.
Jessica G
September 4, 2022 at 12:00 amWe are delighted to have found this lovely nursery which offers a small, caring and happy setting for our son to play and learn as he gets ready for school. We have sent both our children here and they have both thrived with such warm and enthusiastic staff working in a bright, safe and spacious environment with plenty of variety in equipment and activities on offer. My son recently potty trained and it was an incredibly easy experience sending him in on only day 4, thanks to the excellent support of his key person. Thank you!
S L
September 15, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending nursery for just over a year now, and in that time we have definitely seen progress in her confidence. The staff know that she can be shy and stubborn and continuously ask her questions without being too pushy. They are always friendly and my daughter always comes out smiling. I’m really impressed by their communication, response time and overall interaction with parents. Their safeguarding protocols are excellent which is of high importance to me.
Elaine E
September 26, 2022 at 12:00 amKingsmead have provided an excellent service to two of my children, they love going to nursery and all of the staff. It really feels like a family who loves and nurtures them. The staff are predominately mature with a wealth of experience and the children are in great hands. They have an on-site chef who makes sure the children have a well-balanced diet. I credit the nursery with making our boys good eaters and also with toilet training as they have come on in leaps and bounds with the nursery’s help. Our eldest son has just started school and will be finishing nursery this week and he will miss everyone very much.
M S
October 26, 2022 at 12:00 amKingsmead Day Nursery has been brilliant for my daughter and really helped her to develop and be ready to transition to school. The staff are all friendly and approachable and give good feedback at pick-up time. I look forward to our son starting here when he’s old enough!
Can’t rate cleanliness as haven’t entered the nursery since 2020 due to COVID.
Value for money – all UK nurseries are unreasonably expensive but this is a government-level issue, not the fault of any particular nursery.
Tori O
January 19, 2023 at 12:00 amMy child loves going to nursery, she has settled very well and loves all the staff. She enjoys doing activities and plays well with the other children.
At home, she is fussy with her food, but the staff manage to encourage her to eat whilst at nursery. My child is happy when dropped off and picked up, which puts my mind at ease during the time she is at Kingsmead.
Danielle D
February 3, 2023 at 12:00 amExcellent nursery, caring and committed staff who always provide informative information and updates.
A L
February 22, 2023 at 12:00 amThe staff at Kingsmead Day Nursery work incredibly hard to create a happy and caring environment. My child has settled in well since starting and it has been great to see the progress that they are already making.
Debbie F
June 3, 2023 at 12:00 amKingsmead Day Nursery has been fabulous! Our child settled really well, loves attending and enjoys playing with his friends and staff. The activities and food are varied and I am extremely happy with the level of care provided.