Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01227 280077
Categories
Details
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Group/OwnerChoochoos Day Nurseries
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Person in ChargeHarriet Barnes (Nursery Manager)
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Number of Staff26
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 2 weeks 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 children79
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Age rangefrom 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingThere is free parking and a safe drop off area.
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VisitingPlease contact the nursery to arrange a visit or to book a tour.
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DirectionsThe setting is located in the centre of Whitstable, ideally situated next to Whitstable train station.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1800
Michael C
November 16, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son has absolutely flourished at Choochoos.
He started at a very difficult time when his mummy was diagnosed with a serious illness which was terminal. All of the staff have bent over backwards to support both my son and me.
He looks forward to going, has made some fantastic friends and I’m so, so pleased with his development from the age of 6 months to the present (he’s now nearly 4).
I couldn’t recommend Choochoos more. It’s been a loving, nurturing, and supportive environment for my son’s first steps in his journey and I couldn’t have done without it!
Joanna M
November 19, 2021 at 12:00 amWhat we love most about Choochoos Day Nursery is that our child feels truly loved and has developed an amazing bond with all his caregivers. The activities are clearly tailored towards the interests of the children and staff are open to letting the child lead and create new activities around this. The pedagogic approach at ChooChoos allows the children to develop their independence and their own character. The staff lovingly guide their behaviour and work with the parents to create a consistent approach.
Jenna C
November 19, 2021 at 12:00 amAmazing support for my son. Personable staff who keep us informed with photos and updates. Our son has thrived since being there. He was very shy and anxious when he started and with care and patience from the staff, he now strolls in confidently and has learnt so much since being there. Communication is open and any questions or queries are responded to promptly.
Helen P
November 19, 2021 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been coming to Choochoos Day Nursery since she was 6-months-old. The level of care and nurturing is exceptional and we are so pleased and proud of what a happy and engaged child she has become. The range of activities and the diversity of the festivals celebrated are so wonderful and it is so nice to hear about everything our child gets up to during the day. Thank you for all the amazing work you do!
Beckie W
November 19, 2021 at 12:00 amHave been really impressed with Choochoos Day Nursery since my son started there. I feel they are extremely thorough and the safeguarding of children is at the heart of what they do, which is exactly what you want as a parent. There is excellent communication and all members of staff are friendly and kind.
Karen T
November 19, 2021 at 12:00 amWe have always been extremely pleased with Choochoos Day Nursery. Both of my boys have loved the nursery! The staff are all lovely and helpful. We have been in the nursery system for the last four years and we’ve been happy that we chose that nursery.
J H
November 19, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending the nursery full-time since she was one and we have had a wonderful experience. She has had caring and attentive key workers throughout and due to this has always been happy at nursery. She has formed a close group of friends and the nursery always carry out interesting and exciting activities. When my daughter comes home she is always keen to tell us what she has done and who she has played with.
We are given regular updates on her learning both via teacher-parent conversations and through the app.
Kirsty L
February 10, 2022 at 12:00 amBoth of my children are extremely happy at Choochoos Day Nursery and are well cared for by their key workers and their buddies. They take part in a variety of activities which they greatly enjoy. My little boy has made some good friends who he looks forward to seeing.
Emily T
February 15, 2022 at 12:00 amThe staff at Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable have taken great care to get to know my son well. As a result, he feels happy and safe there. Every time he comes home he is proud of an achievement he has made that day. They keep close track of his development and are always looking to further this through the activities and experiences they offer. The feedback and information we get from the nursery shows how well they know my son. The staff always appear happy. I would definitely recommend Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable to other parents. Thank you for all your hard work.
Ben M
March 14, 2022 at 12:00 amChooChoos Day Nursery provides a wonderfully supportive, nurturing and educational setting for my daughter. The enrichment of the setting and variety of activities to entertain, stimulate and educate children is excellent but also age-appropriate and fun, meaning she looks forward to going every day.
K J
April 25, 2022 at 12:00 amLovely staff. Great level of communication with parents. My baby loves attending there. App is great to see what they get up to and they are always making crafts and cards etc. for us to take home.
Feel like he is safe and enjoying it.
Katie N
August 8, 2022 at 12:00 amStaff are always friendly and my daughter always comes home happy. Some staff talk less on pick up so don’t always get all the information of the day but I understand that they are busy times. A suggestion would be to have contact books like they did in babychoos as I prefer knowing and would save time on pick up and trying to remember everything.
Clare A
August 8, 2022 at 12:00 amWe have been delighted with our daughter’s progress since she joined Choochoo’s! She is happy and she settled really well. The staff are brilliant, attentive to her needs and so supportive. I couldn’t recommend it more!
Madeleine M
August 9, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter really enjoys nursery. She loves the personalised activities that the staff promote; the food at all mealtimes and playing with the children and staff. All staff are really friendly and go out of their way to make my child’s experience a positive one.
T N
November 16, 2022 at 12:00 amFantastic nursery and wonderful staff. Regular, thorough updates. Lovely playing areas and facilities. Outdoor space is greatly enjoyed by the children. Communication is very good. Highly recommended.
Demi S
April 14, 2023 at 12:00 amOur child loves going to nursery. He has formed a wonderful bond with his key person and has developed so many new skills since attending the setting.
All staff are friendly, caring and are more than happy to answer any questions or queries.
We are very glad we picked Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable!
Thank you all.
Sarah T
April 17, 2023 at 12:00 amAll of the staff are friendly and caring, they take a real interest in my child’s personal interests and support him in expressing himself and meeting his next developmental goals. We were really worried about him starting nursery at 6 months but he absolutely adores his time there and we are delighted to have picked Choochoos Day Nursery.
H E
April 21, 2023 at 12:00 amStaff, especially key workers are really friendly and helpful. My child really enjoys going to the nursery and doing all the activities offered there. The nursery offers lots of additional benefits such as parent’s evenings and other events parents can attend.
Kayte C
July 18, 2023 at 12:00 amChoochoos Day Nursery has been wonderful for my 2 boys, they have both been very happy there. The staff are great and the food options always seem varied and delicious. Plus the location is perfect too. Only slight negative is the size of the space they have both inside and outside. But it doesn’t appear to affect their happiness! Would totally recommend.