Aunt Mary's Day Nursery

Before I even had my little one, I had already had my heart set on her coming to Aunt Mary’s, mainly due to the beautiful location and the fun adventures I knew the toddlers got to go on. It just seemed like such a unique and perfect setting for a child to go to. Fast forward to my little one turning 1 and she has now been at Aunt Mary’s for a month and the difference I have seen already is amazing. She is becoming such a confident girl and can tell she loves her two days a week here. All the Aunties are wonderful and so caring, which is a great reassurance to a first-time Mummy. My girl gets to play outdoors and take part in messy play, which she loves. They update you throughout the day on their app, which is brilliant, as I feel that tiny bit more connected to her, when I’m missing her whilst I’m at work. Thank you for being so wonderful and I’m looking forward to watching her continue to grow in your amazing nursery.

I can’t speak highly enough of Aunt Mary’s nursery, the staff are absolutely brilliant, I have recently given birth to my second child, and toddler room staff have gone above and beyond to support not only my daughter but myself through the transition. They have given helpful tips and advice where appropriate but also have provided me with a listening ear when things have been tough. I love sending my daughter here, knowing she is in safe and caring hands. She always comes home absolutely filthy from playing outside, or going on walks, or crafting, it is always the best sign when their clothes are mucky from having fun all day, my daughter is always beaming and excited to tell me about her day.

My son loves coming to this nursey, he’s become more confident and outgoing since starting here. He’s always on little adventures into the dell and exploring nature which he loves. All the staff are really friendly and helpful. Management are always accommodating and flexible if days and hours need to be changed which is really helpful.

My son can be very shy, especially around children and people he doesn’t know, the aunts at nursery have always been so good with him, make him feel part of everything even when he would rather just hide under a rock! Can not thank them all enough for the love and support they have shown to him, and me! Brilliant nursery and highly recommended.

My child has been attending this fabulous nursery since they were a small baby and it’s lovely to see the friendships blossom. The staff are very friendly, firm but fair and it’s plain to see they all care about each and every child. The location is amazing and all the children get to experience this with nature walks, etc. Communication is good and the food sounds and smells amazing, with great variable menus, this has helped my child develop a wonderfully varied and nutritious diet. I know they are in safe hands here and I’ll be sad when it comes time for them to leave for school.

My son attends this nursery 4 days a week and he absolutely loves it (sometimes would prefer to stay at nursery than come home haha which speaks for itself) the girls in pre-school have been fabulous with my son and do what they can to meet his needs. The nursery setting is in the heart of Healy dell and a very homely environment that puts the children at ease. Staff go above and beyond with the children in their care. My son is due to leave here soon but my second son will be following as will my youngest very soon. Staff are very friendly, approachable, and welcoming. The managers run the place great and if any queries or issues they are spot on! I honestly couldn’t ask for a better nursery to send my son. Special thanks to members of staff in preschool for just being amazing with my son, he idolises you all!

Our son absolutely loves his nursery and his Aunties, they are fabulous with him. They support him with his education and emotional growth but also us with advice and support. I love how he can go on nature walks or have water days when it’s hot, there is a great focus on nature and being part of it which is one of the reasons we chose this nursery. The app allows me to know what his day has been like and what he has eaten so I can plan evening meals. We can also communicate with the staff or management so easily with the app. I would highly recommend Aunty Mary’s, it lets children be children but also grow with independence.

My child loves going to Nursery and enjoying both indoor and outdoor play. It is in a great setting and my child loves to explore the surrounding area. The staff encourage and praise the children when they have done something well but are also strict when it comes to behaviour which is not acceptable, giving the children learning skills in understanding right from wrong and preparing them for reception. Also, my child loves the food prepared at the Nursery and eats better than at home!

My son loves going to Aunt Mary’s Day Nursery and absolutely loves the staff, he has loads of fun having adventures in the nature reserve and always come home and share the new things that he has learned about and the books they have read. All the staff are fab and I love the fact all of the meals and snacks are cooked fresh and they have things like chickpea curry and chicken jambalaya. It makes me happy knowing he is getting the best care while I am at work.

During his time at Aunt Mary’s, our son has thrived and absolutely loves it, as do we. We particularly love that the nursery is in Healey Dell and that the children are encouraged to explore nature and the surrounding environment. If you want your child to come home looking pristine, this might not be the place for you. But for us, the grass stains and muddy wellies are a sign of a day well spent. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this setting to prospective parents and will be sad when the time comes for our son to leave. Aunt Mary’s has definitely set him up for his next step into big school.