Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01202 118654
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Details
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Group/OwnerFlippers Nursery
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Person in ChargeTina Hobbs & Alison Ross (Managers)
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Number of Staff12
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care
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Total Places for children40
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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 Hours0730-1800
Laura R
February 23, 2017 at 12:00 amMy Little boy has been at Flippers for a year now. He has always enjoyed going and seems very happy there. Flippers always have fun activities for him to participate in. They also arrange trips outside the nursery for family’s, which is great to get to know the other parents and staff outside of their working day. Flippers is a lovely nursery with great friendly staff.
Lisa B
February 23, 2017 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending Flippers since she was 9 months old, and now she’s getting ready to start school in September. I cannot praise the flippers team enough for their high level of care and support given to my daughter. Not only are her physical needs met, she has also being nurtured, challenged mentally and emotionally to shape her into a well-rounded, healthy and intelligent little girl.
They encourage her interests whilst linking it in with the curriculum in order to help her learn and develop on course.
10/10 would recommend.
Emily H
February 23, 2017 at 12:00 amMy son has attended Flippers since October 2016 and we have been so impressed by his progress since then. He runs in every morning with barely a backwards glance. Staff are friendly and approachable and we love seeing photographs each week of what he has been up to.
I am so pleased that he spends my working days somewhere where he is cared for so well.
Sarah K
February 23, 2017 at 12:00 amI have two boys and both have attended Flippers since they were 12 months old. The care is exceptional, with experienced and friendly staff who make both the children and parents feel at ease from day one. Every week the children are involved in different activities based around a topic, which sparks their interest and creativity. The Flippers team create a lovely, warm environment which in my experience has helped my children grow in confidence and independence ready to start school.
Heather K
February 24, 2017 at 12:00 amMy daughter loves attending Flippers and has done so since she was 12months old. From day one the staff have made me feel completely at ease leaving my daughter in their care. I know that she is having lots of fun whilst learning. She tells me all about the things she does and makes each day on the way home, and is excited when they have a trip out in the local area to see what they have been learning about. She loves sharing her home diaries with her friends at circle time. This has really helped boost her confidence and I am happy that she will be ready to start school in September as a confident and, independent child. The staff are so friendly and supportive, and always spare time to talk.
Sarah S
February 24, 2017 at 12:00 amWhat a wonderful nursery. My son, aged 3 started in January this year and we have been extremely impressed. He is so happy there, he even asks to go in at weekends. In fact he loves it so much he is now going an extra day. The staff are lovely, caring and approachable. The staff have always made time to talk to us and address any concerns. I get to see lots of pictures of all the fun stuff he has been up to. I feel confident and reassured that he is happy and thriving there when I go to work. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Raquel M
February 27, 2017 at 12:00 amMy daughter and son have both attended Flipper’s Nursery. From the very first day, my husband and I were so impressed with the warmth and care that the staff provide.
Before attending my daughter was very shy and nervous in groups. They dealt with this in a lovely and supportive manner, and she grew in confidence and went to school fully prepared and happy.
I love the range of activities and the weekly topics, which are varied and centred around the children’s interests.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to others.
John H
February 27, 2017 at 12:00 amFlippers has been a wonderful place for our son to attend. The staff are all extremely friendly and fun and create a great environment for the children. The activities are well thought out and match the children’s interests. Communication feedback is always forthcoming and lunchtime is always varied, healthy and interesting with enough choice for our fussy eater. We are very glad we chose Flippers and highly recommend it.
Karina W
March 1, 2017 at 12:00 amWe’re really happy we chose Flippers for our little boy’s nursery! He loves it there which has helped our transition into work/nursery loads!
The staff are always happy, friendly and approachable!
We love all the activities Flippers do to engage the little ones! And best of all we love the weekly photo updates of what our little boy did in the week!
Michelle
January 16, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter started Flippers aged 11 months and settled in straight away. Now aged 3 she continues to love attending. It is such a nurturing environment with a real family feel. Staff really go above and beyond to create a wonderful experience for the children, for example, through regular outings outside of the nursery, family events and not forgetting the fabulous Christmas party! I always feel that staff really know my daughter and how to get the best out of her (she is naturally quite shy and quiet) by gently encouraging her to participate. I have also been impressed with how staff accommodate family routines and preferences for example around naps and potty training. Naps, in particular, had been a challenge for us but they really put in the time to work on this with her. The dedicated cot room for the starfish really helped with this ( I know not all nurseries have this).
Abby L
January 16, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son was at Flippers for 2 years and he loved it! I couldn’t thank the staff enough for how well they prepared him for big school. My daughter now attends and is thriving. The activities they do are great and they have amazing days out! Staff are lovely, always so caring, never had any issues.
Tina N
January 16, 2020 at 12:00 amWhen circumstances changed and I had to use child care, I was very apprehensive, I was recommended Flippers by two friends who had children there. I couldn’t be happier with the care she receives. I love looking through the progress file and having arts and crafts sent home at Christmas was a lovely surprise! They have a lovely outside area and take the children out on trips. The staff are all approachable and friendly. When my daughter is at Flippers I have no concerns and can go to work happy, knowing she is being well looked after.
Kate
January 16, 2020 at 12:00 amMy little boy started at 11 months old. He is super happy there. I love all the photos they take, even in the background he is always happy and playing. The Christmas craft they made was so imaginative.
Gary H
January 16, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter went there and my son is in his last year. Both have benefitted hugely from the nurturing and loving atmosphere created by the wonderful staff, a fantastic start in life I cannot speak highly enough of them.
Rory D
January 17, 2020 at 12:00 amOur child loves Flippers always excited to see his carer and always is looking to have fun in the weekly photos. There flexible helping work around changing work patterns.
Charlie
January 17, 2020 at 12:00 amA fantastic nursery that really cares. I can not talk more highly of Flippers Nursery than I already do. They are not some flashy fresh nursery, but what they are is fantastic.
I have absolute trust in their abilities to look after my child and am constantly amazed at how much she progresses in all aspects while in their care.
Samantha C
January 20, 2020 at 12:00 amFlippers are amazing. Both my children have been to Flippers, 9 years apart and the extremely high standard of care and love shown to them both has not diminished over that time.
Our little one is so excited every morning we go in. Everyone is kind and friendly. It’s a small nursery but I feel this is what makes it so special. Everyone is like family.
I would and have recommended Flippers to friends who in turn have rated this nursery highly.
Jessica C
January 20, 2020 at 12:00 amCannot recommend Flippers Nursery enough. Our daughter started in the Starfish room aged 11 months and is now 3 and in her final year. The carers are all fantastic and really take the time to get to know all the children and us parents individually so they can meet everyone’s needs and provide the best care. The weekly/monthly themes are so engaging and we love seeing the photos from each week. Our daughter is always so excited to tell us what she has done each day and she has come on leaps and bounds especially in the past year. I know she will be fully prepared to begin her school journey in September thanks to her time at Flippers.
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February 18, 2020 at 12:00 amA couple of friends highly recommended Flippers to me when I was looking for somewhere to send my son when returning to work. I have now seen for myself what a wonderful nursery it is. My son settled in really quickly and that was mainly due to the fabulous support and care from the staff. He absolutely loves going in each week and is excited to find out what activities he’ll be doing with his new friends. I’ve been so impressed with every aspect of Flippers that I know his little sister will be following in his footsteps when she’s a bit older. The lovely family atmosphere is what makes it such a special place.
Lauren S
October 18, 2022 at 12:00 amAbsolutely brilliant nursery, I recommend it to everyone! My daughter attended from 8 months until she went to school this September. The carers are amazing – friendly and genuinely loving people who want the best for every child. Each week there is a different theme, i.e. transport, the beach, nature etc, and age-appropriate activities are planned around the theme according to which room the children are in – the tiniest babies have as much engagement and fun with the theme as the oldest kids. They enjoy the activities but are also encouraged to grow in independence. As a result, the older children are confident and raring to go to school when it’s time! I should also mention there are plenty of special events each year – trips out, family picnics, special guests – my daughter met an owl at Flippers earlier this year! And the kids bond for life, mine still meets for playdates with her Flippers friends. Also – photo updates each week. Absolutely brilliant. The best thing we’ve done for her.