Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School

My son has been attending Elmscot Hale Day Nursery since he was 9 months old, he loves going and we’re delighted with his progress since attending and we trust the team 100% with his care. His dedicated key worker greets us every morning with a smile and has formed a brilliant genuine bond with him. He has different activities and classes planned and they’re always special events. There is a large play area outside also which includes their own animals which live at the nursery. I’m jealous of the menu he gets served from the on-site kitchen, it always smells lovely when I walk past. We’re provided a summary sheet every time we pick him up and we also get in-depth reports through the online parent system which includes a written piece by his key worker with photos of what our son has been up to. There are also development checks against how he is progressing.
I would, without a doubt, recommend this nursery and we’re very happy with our choice, as is our son!

My daughter has very recently started attending nursery here and is in the Owl room. Every morning we are greeted by smiley welcoming faces and my daughter has a cuddle with her key worker upon arrival as she is always reluctant to walk into her room. Staff take the time to ask if there’s anything they need to know about my daughter during drop off which I find very attentive. Occasionally I’ll ring the nursery during the day and I am always reassured that she is happy and participating in the day to day learning and activities provided. At the end of the day when I go to collect my daughter, I always walk in to find her extremely happy and engaged in activities or conversations with her peers and staff members.
The nursery have been great in catering to my daughter’s dietary needs. She has always loved yoga and participates in this every Thursday. I receive detailed observations twice a month and feedback at the end of the day is very informative. It’s just a really lovely nursery.

There was a Nativity show arranged by the nursery at the Church in Hale village on Tuesday 10th December. What a show! It was excellent. It was amazing to see all four-year-old kids remembering all of their words and actions to the songs. They presented in their costume in front of all the parents. It was another testimony on the dedication that the staff at Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School had put time and effort to teach, practice and carry out numerous rehearsals to achieve that degree of success.
I thank all at the nursery but in particular all of those at the Owl room. Well done all!

Our child has flourished at Elmscot Hale. It’s an absolute joy to see how far he has come and how much he enjoys his time there. The updates are wonderful and thorough, so you get to see what little one is up to in the day.

My little boy has been attending the Nursery for over 6 months now since turning 1. When picking a nursery we wanted a fun, caring, exciting, happy environment for our little boy and particularly wanted somewhere he could enjoy being outside, getting dirty and doing all the fun things toddlers should be doing. We fell in love with Elmscot’s garden and views during our induction and that was enough to pick this nursery over the others in the area. Elmscot was the perfect match. The staff have taken such care in his development and any concerns I had such as his speech I was immediately given feedback for and ways they could help. I can not thank the girls enough in rabbits and then hedgehogs for my little boy’s time there, I feel so comfortable leaving him there knowing he’s in great hands! A special mention to 2 members of staff in particular who have been his main care providers, the love they have given him has been like he was their own and it was so lovely to see him form this bond. Thank you Elmscot.

Both of our children (1 year old and 2 years old) love going to nursery. We feel confident dropping them off each morning that they will have lovely days surrounded by fantastic, caring and nurturing staff. It is clear to see the amazing relationships that all the staff (not just those working in the same room setting) have with the children – all children are greeted by their name and a smile. The activities and resources made available to the children are fantastic and well thought out to promote a love of learning.

When I asked my son he said ‘I like pre-school really much’. Overall we think you guys are great. The staff are fabulous and run a tight ship. Since Covid communication about what they have been doing is less but somewhat understandably and overall they have dealt with the pandemic situation brilliantly.

Hale Day Nursery & Nursery School is a fantastic nursery and my daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time there so far. The girls in the Rabbit room that have worked with my daughter have been fantastic, nurturing and caring. They have been incredibly reassuring when we have had a question or a worry and myself and my husband have been very appreciative of their support. My daughter has developed her skills physically, mentally and socially and it has been lovely to receive weekly updates of the activities she has been doing, the food she has been eating and the things she has learnt. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

Our daughter attended Hale Day nursery from one to three years leaving in August 2022 and we are both so pleased with her progress and the work the whole team have contributed to both her happiness and her development. Our daughter is leaving Nursery with an abundance of intelligence and confidence which will stand her in good stead heading into her new school. The setting is wonderful, lots of open ended wooden toys and a range of different sensory activities are set up for the children each day to encourage their learning and development. They have a large outdoor area and make sure the children get lots of fresh air. The food is fresh and varied each day and we are kept informed with what she has eaten, naps and nappies for the younger setting. They helped with potty training also. Our daughter established a really strong positive connection to her keyworker so we always felt confident she was happy and well cared for. Would recommend to all.

I recommend Hale Day Nursery to all new parents or parents just asking me about nurseries in the local area. The staff are great and the staff retention is amazing which reflects how good the nursery is both from the children and employee perspective.
Both my children went from an early age and had experience of every room and they thoroughly loved it.
The outdoor space is what sold the nursery for me as there is ample space and they even cater for babies in a specific corner.
The views are lovely and they’re not overlooked which is so nice for the children!
Was gutted when they finished here because it is a lovely vibe and an amazing setting for kids growing up.