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Contact Information
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Phone Number01271 325746
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Group/OwnerKiddywinks Nurseries
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Person in ChargeAmy Copp (Manager)
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Number of Staff10
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When ClosedChristmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care
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Total Places for children43
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Age rangefrom 0 years 0 months to 8 years 0 months
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ParkingParking on site
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VisitingContact the nursery to arrange a visit
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1700
Hannah P
October 17, 2016 at 12:00 amThe way Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school works is different from other nurseries. They don’t separate their age groups, as they say, they try to achieve a home from home atmosphere which we feel as soon as you walk in. The staff pride themselves on building a bond with their Kiddylinks which you can see with how much they care and love all the children. I am so grateful to all of the staff as my daughter is so confident and fun loving which is down to the staff allowing her to learn through play and giving her the best experiences that just aren’t available to her at home. The garden is one of the things that I personally love as we don’t really have one at home and I love being able to watch her play, explore, run ,climb, build, take risks in a safe environment,play in water, and create memories with her friends. Thank you from the bottom of my heart as going back to work is the hardest thing to do after having a baby and I am proud to say we are part of the Kiddywinks family and we love you all ! Xxxxx
Ruth F
January 5, 2018 at 12:00 amI now have my third child at Kiddywinks. All are very happy in the setting and have made good friends. The staff are warm and very caring towards the children and will give them a cuddle if they are upset or hurt. The nursery is comfortable and homely which is great when your child is there for up to ten hours.
The activities are varied and often child-led, including lots of music and dance which my children love. Overall we have been very pleased with the standard of care provided.
Steph T
February 9, 2018 at 12:00 amKiddywinks is a very good nursery, the staff are very friendly and helpful.
My son has enjoyed it from day one and loves the exciting things they do with the children on a daily basis, which includes various activities and trips out. Each child is given a kiddylink (one of the staff), that the child can go to if they need any help. They always keep you updated with what your child has done. All in all, I am very pleased with Kiddywinks and I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Claire N
November 23, 2018 at 12:00 amThis is such a lovely nursery. My son has had various issues, and I have had nothing but support from the staff. They have gone the extra mile to ensure that my son is happy, thriving and learning at his full potential. I love the ethos of the nursery. They let young children just be young children. One of my favourite aspects is the outdoor space. It is huge and children have the freedom to play outside as often as they wish.
The staff have been brilliant at communicating about my child’s day and always have something positive to say.
This is a fantastic setting and my son loves it.
Rebecca M
November 23, 2018 at 12:00 amI cannot recommend this nursery enough. The staff are fantastic! Communication is great, I feel totally up to date all the time. I love that my daughter has constant access to an amazing outside space and a hot lunch in her belly. My little girl goes off in the morning happy and excited to be at nursery, so I couldn’t ask for more!
Julie H
November 23, 2018 at 12:00 amKiddywinks offer a high standard of care. My child is encouraged to develop in all areas and I am given frequent feedback and suggestions on how I can support this at home. All staff are professional whilst having a personal link with each child.
Highly recommended.
Amy H
November 27, 2018 at 12:00 amBoth our children went to Kiddywinks because the setting is comfortable, flexible, welcoming, fun – sometimes messy just like it should be! Filled with friendly caring people and activities for the children to do – or not – depending on how they feel.
No other nursery has a better outside space locally in my opinion, its a great garden with so much to do and its always open so children play wherever they choose. The focus is on the children and how they want it to be, which allows them to grow and learn through doing what interests them and being at ease with their surroundings. We’re very happy that our two children spent time here growing up. Thanks!!
Leanne P
November 27, 2018 at 12:00 amI would highly recommend Kiddywinks nursery, my son attended this nursery until he started the school nursery and now my youngest daughter who is two goes here, the time, dedication and attention to detail regarding each child is above and beyond exceptional, my daughter is always learning new things, eating a wide variety of healthy meals and snacks and always comes away very happy. The staff are very attentive and easy to get along with and also make you feel very welcome. Kiddywinks is not just a nursery it’s one big family, my children have come on so much since attending this nursery, and I am proud to say that we love it here, all the children are so well looked after and the staff really do go above and beyond. Kiddywinks is something a little bit different and that’s what makes it stand out against other nursery settings.
Demi O
November 27, 2018 at 12:00 amI am so grateful that my daughter and soon to be both daughters attend Kiddywinks. I love everything about how they work! My daughter has come on leaps and bounds with her language and confidence as well as supporting us with toilet training and other routines. I love hearing what she has been up too. She talks about it from the minute she leaves up to bedtime and we’re lucky to read about it in the daily diary and see photographs. I couldn’t thank all the girls enough and can’t wait for more adventures with them.
Fern S
December 17, 2018 at 12:00 amAll the staff are so loving and friendly and have made my daughter feel cared for and safe from the very start. They are so good at building good relationships with the parents, I really feel like I can trust the whole team. Their ethos and learning styles are natural and imaginative. They are very conscious of the environment and encourage outdoor play and for children to express themselves. My daughter is so confident around other people and happy to be handed over to the nursery every time she goes. She even gets excited before we even get in! It’s made the daunting decision of placing my child in the care of others a pleasant and smooth transition, I only wish I could join in the fun and stay with her!
Charlotte L
October 16, 2020 at 12:00 amAn outstanding nursery, with the most gentle and loving staff members. My daughter started in September and quite literally does not want to leave!
The ethos is so different, special and unique, I couldn’t imagine a different setting for my little one!
Samantha A
October 16, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son started in September and the staff have been great with him. He is slowly coming out of his shell. He has had his moments but absolutely loves it. They are always great at communicating what he has been up to and how he has been when I collect him at the end of the day. Can’t recommend them enough.
Lora
October 16, 2020 at 12:00 amKiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery is a nice and tactile environment to encourage my daughter to be curious; in a well managed and relatively low-risk space. She just loves spending time there. She has no problem going in at drop off time; sometimes she doesn’t even look back to see me leave, that’s how much she likes it!
Karrie B
October 16, 2020 at 12:00 amOur baby girl started at Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery in May 2019 and has had lots of fun and learnt so much more during her time there.
The nursery assigns one of their staff as a link to your child who explains everything that they have been doing and what things they have been doing with your child which is also written down in a diary so parents can read what activities their child has been up to.
Our little girl has got hearing difficulties and we have been communicating with her through the use of sign language/Makaton.
We have kept Kiddywinks up to date with everything that our daughter has been experiencing and Kiddywinks have been kind and gracious to help by supplying learning aids for our little girl while she is at nursery, encouraging her and others to learn new things.
The staff are always so kind and caring and enjoy passing on any experiences which they have encountered during the day with your child and will also explain any accomplishments and any mishaps.
Laura H
October 16, 2020 at 12:00 amKiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery have looked after my twins since just after their first birthday. They always come out of nursery happy and content. They never don’t want to go to Kiddywinks. The staff have been great particularly during the pandemic and have always prioritised safety.
We will all be sad when the twins go on to school in September.
Rebecca P
October 19, 2020 at 12:00 amKiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery ren’t just my child care provider, they are family. They support and adore each and every child. They are so helpful and always there when we need them. Through both my children attending I cannot recommend them enough. My children love all the outdoor time they get and all the fun things they do at Kiddywinks. My son loves all the staff and has progressed so much since he started there.
Grace B
October 19, 2020 at 12:00 amI think I go on and on about how amazing Kiddywinks and the staff are all the time. Their ethos and care with the children go above and beyond what I expected when searching for a nursery. My son adores it, and I know that he’ll come home filthy, happy and ultra tired from all the wonderful playing and learning he does there.
Even after lockdown and the big break away from everyone, they were so considerate and allowed my son the time to get reacquainted (not that it took long).
Beth T
October 19, 2020 at 12:00 amIt’s been 2 months nearly and we are loving Kiddywinks. Enrolling my son was the best decision we could have made, he is absolutely thriving. The staff are all wonderful and put me at ease within the first week and they keep me well informed and have my full trust. Although a strange time due to COVID, the building and environment seem wonderful, my son always comes out with a smile on his face. Would recommend highly. My son had just finished speech and language therapy when starting and since starting he’s come on leaps and bounds and is saying so many more words and I have no doubt this will only get better.
Alex
October 19, 2020 at 12:00 amOur son has been attending Kiddywinks since he was 9 months old (he is now 3.5 years old) and has always enjoyed going. He can’t wait to get there in the morning and always comes out happy and excited to tell me what he has been doing that day.
The manager and her team are lovely and are always thinking up new activities for the children to enjoy. I wouldn’t send my child anywhere else.
Megan R
October 19, 2020 at 12:00 amKiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery have been brilliant from day 1 of my daughter starting when she was very unsettled to now when she loves nursery! She seems to thrive within the nursery setting and loves spending time with her friends and the lovely ‘kiddylinks’. I will be sad when her time ends there!
Fern S
October 20, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 8.5 months old, she is nearly 3.5 years old enjoying her preschool year in the same setting as her nursery! The staff are so caring and the approach is learning through play. Nothing too formal; very messy, dancing in the rain, lots of fun! My daughter loves it here. The videos recorded and posted on the Facebook page give parents such a warm feeling that their child is in the best hands. She has made some strong relationships with staff and children of different age groups. It has helped her grow to be a confident, independent little lady, ready for school next year. Just getting arrangements sorted for my second born to attend and hopefully love it just as much! Brilliant start in life!
Rebekah H
October 20, 2020 at 12:00 amKiddywinks is a wonderful nursery with such a family feel! My little girl has been going to Kiddywinks since she was just over a year old, and she has come on leaps and bounds since attending! The nursery really believes in learning through exploratory play and that’s something I really believe in myself. It amazes me how much my little girl learns every day she goes to Kiddywinks! The staff are all wonderful and cannot do enough for your children and even yourself! I would 100% recommended Kiddywinks Nursery to everyone! It’s a safe, happy environment, like a home from home. Thank you girls!
Faye H
November 4, 2020 at 12:00 amOur son is 10 months old and he started going to Kiddywinks Nursery at 7 months, he always comes home very content and seems happy in himself, the staff are all very friendly and ever so easy to get on with and when my son sees them he gives a smile. We are very pleased with the nursery and glad we chose it.
Loren G
April 28, 2021 at 12:00 amMy little boy has been coming for a couple of months, after feeling anxious about sending him to nursery the staff put me at such ease. He loves coming and even waves me off at the door. I get lovely updates about his day in his diary, very pleased with Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school.
Jolene H
April 29, 2021 at 12:00 amMy child has been at Kiddywinks Nieghbourhood Nursery and Pre-school for nearly two years and we have always been really pleased with the level of care they provide. The staff are professional but also very friendly and caring. I always know that my child will have a fun day when he attends and he has developed well in all areas since he started. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery, in fact I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Sophie E
April 29, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son who is three goes to Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school in and he absolutely loves it! My son has a couple of medical conditions and the staff are amazing at managing and monitoring these as and when required! My child always bounces in, can’t wait to get there in the morning and always comes out with a massive smile! The staff are all so friendly and welcoming to both children and parents and have developed an excellent bond with my child. I wouldn’t want my child anywhere else and I would highly recommend Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school to anyone enquiring about childcare in the area!
Laura S
April 29, 2021 at 12:00 amKiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school is a wonderful nursery. Since they have changed the way they play my son loves it, they have different rooms such as the discovery room and the adventures room, he can’t wait to tell me which one he’s been in. My son started a couple of years ago and has grown in a confident young man.
Rebekah H
May 4, 2021 at 12:00 amThe most incredible nursery! So much so, I’m sending my youngest daughter to them too!
Their ethos is wonderful for children; free play and exploration! My oldest girl loves it there! She hates being home hah!
Best nursery around would most definitely recommend to other parents!
Courtney G
May 4, 2021 at 12:00 amBoth me and my three year old love this nursery. They have lots of open space while still giving plenty of activities and invitations to play around their settings. They have two amazing gardens and do outdoor play and activities as often as they can. My daughter started there very shy and quiet around other children, now she is extremely friendly, loves all of her friends and all of the ladies there. She enjoys all aspects of the nursery and has asked to go more days! They do lots of different activities and are always busy learning new things, I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough and I have to numerous people. Everyone here is lovely and are always happy and welcoming. They keep me informed and I particularly like that we get written updates about the children’s day in their own books. If I could keep my daughter at this nursery longer, I would. They have a great style of learning and love for each of the children that attend.
Karen R
May 4, 2021 at 12:00 amThe nursery has a fantastic compliment of staff, my little boy has attended the setting since he was fifteen months old and has continued to grow into a confident clever little boy. He is very settled at the nursery which has aided his growth, development and social skills.
Bethany A
May 6, 2021 at 12:00 amKiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school is more than just childcare for us, they are friends and they feel like family. The level of care and compassion for my children is higher than anywhere else I’ve experienced and as a parent I feel fully supported by them too. The staff are wonderful, so kind, welcoming and they love the children like their own. The setting is beautiful and there always seems to be new developments and areas being created and improved. The outside space is amazing! We love the Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school ethos and it suits our family and lifestyle perfectly. The children, pre Covid-19 are mixed together in all ages which was another bonus for us as we believe it’s great for their social development. We’ve noticed a real boost in our son’s confidence and independence since attending the setting since September, he asks to go every day, which I think says it all!
Quyen P
May 6, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter absolutely loves her nursery! She runs to the door every time and doesn’t even think to say goodbye to me. She never cried! She even reluctantly goes home sometimes. As a mother, this is all I need to know that Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school is the right nursery for my child. I have no doubt they will provide a safe and enriched environment for any child so that the child will be as happy as mine. The ladies are awesome and very supportive toward us as parents. Cannot recommend this place enough.
Emma B
May 6, 2021 at 12:00 amThey put the children first, each child is treated as an individual and it’s like one big family. Our youngest has loved it there since day one just like our eldest did. They do so much with the children, they are always learning through play and activities. All the staff are fabulous, know the children so well and make parents feel very welcome. All the children go in smiling and come out with even bigger smiles. I’m sad that our time at Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school is ending in September when our youngest goes to school but for the last two and a half years they have been brilliant in helping our son learn, grow and become the person he is today. When it came to choosing a nursery for our youngest there was no choice it had to be Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre-school.
Jade R
May 24, 2021 at 12:00 amKiddywinks has been absolutely amazing for our two-year-old, our once shy child has blossomed into a confident, funny and friendly little lady who charges into nursery without a backward glance!
Her key worker is wonderful, she knows my child inside out and takes such care to know her as an individual and recognise her likes and dislikes. She is so warm, welcoming and clearly passionate about enriching children’s lives too. In fact, the whole team is passionate, community-minded, and their imagination for the activities the kids get up to every day have blown us away. The atmosphere, the organisation, the communication, the exploratory learning and the way my little one is respected for who she is… it’s all fantastic. Honestly, it just feels so nice to have these awesome people in my child’s life, such a family vibe!
Kiddywinks were so supportive when my daughter’s younger sister arrived earlier this year too and helped her enormously. I really do believe my daughter’s place here is helping her thrive!
Cat H
August 17, 2023 at 12:00 amKiddiwinks is the most amazing nursery. We tried a childminder for our 2-year-old and it was so traumatic for us all, she always sobbed when dropped off and looked unhappy in all the photos we saw. We decided to try Kiddiwinks instead and I’m so glad we did. Our daughter settled in so quickly thanks to their settling sessions, which they allowed to go at her pace and ours. Then she had the most wonderful keyworker who she chatted about all the time. Now she has moved up to the ‘bigs’ room and is making friends. She runs in happily every morning. Life has been transformed for us knowing that she is happy and well cared for in the day so we can work. The staff are affectionate and warm, they teach the children to treat each other with respect and kindness and there is such an amazing variety of activities. I cannot recommend this highly enough and feel really lucky to have found this wonderful nursery.