Kindred Odstock Day Nursery and Pre-School

My little boy has been going to Odstock nursery since September. He was due to start in March but due to the pandemic this was unfortunately delayed. The nursery were so understanding and despite the restrictions when my little boy was finally able to start, they spent such time and care settling him in and now he absolutely loves it!
We’re updated throughout the day and receive a write-up and photos every week with what activities our little boy has been up to, what friends he’s played with and what he’s learnt. His brilliant key-worker also gives us ideas we can encourage him with at home to help with his development.
The food is varied and healthy and although to start with our little boy didn’t eat very much (I think because everything was new and a bit scary) he eats lots now and it’s unusual if he doesn’t have more than his normal portion!
The staff have always been so positive and friendly and I’m worry-free at work knowing he’s being looked after so well.

My daughter started at Kindred in February 2020 in the baby room, then the pandemic happened, so unfortunately she then had a 5 month break away. I was so dubious about her starting back again in September after the big break, but honestly I don’t know why I was worried. The staff were empathetic and made sure she was happy through out the day. When I picked her up I could clearly see she’d had an amazing time. The staff really do care about the children and their parents; I always feel I’m kept up to date with what she’s been up to through out the day and I love the updates on the parent app.
I feel the nursery is always clean and is a very welcoming environment and I love the fact they use natural objects rather than plastic toys, which encourages the children’s imagination and open ended play.
The garden area is amazing, with so much space for the children to run, climb and explore.
I couldn’t be happier with the nursery and would definitely recommend to any of my friends.

My youngest child was born a few months before lockdown and started in the baby room at 10 months. Very different not being able to go in like with my previous children but quickly got used to new routine and staff have gone above and beyond to a) keep the children safe b) maintain a fun environment which allows the children to thrive. As a keyworker at a local hospital the second wave has been very stressful with unprecedented work pressures requiring me to increase my hours. The nursery manager’s support and flexibility has enabled me to focus on my job in the knowledge that my daughter is cared for, happy and safe. My daughter’s key worker is always available to talk to at pick up and their bond is natural and evident. Within a couple of weeks, she had totally sussed my daughter out and I can tell from the way my 17 month old totters in without looking back how happy she is there. I feel very lucky that I have access to such a fantastic nursery.

My little boy started here in May 2021, I was really nervous about how long it would take him to settle and was so surprised that he settled straight away and this is thanks to the amazing, caring and nurturing staff at Kindred Odstock! I can not thank them enough for how they have helped my son settle into nursery life and for how well they have communicated with us, reassuring us that he has settled ok after drop-offs. They have a great app that allows for excellent communication between us and them throughout the day. The outside space is amazing and my son loves being outside so this was a real selling point for us when the manager showed us around, who was also very welcoming, accommodating of our needs and full of knowledge! We are over the moon with our decision to send our son to Kindred Odstock and love how chatty he is when we pick him up! Cannot recommend highly enough! Amazing nursery and amazing staff throughout!

We are so pleased and extremely lucky that both our children have (1 still attends) attended this amazing nursery. We have 4 years experience. The staff are so friendly and supportive and go that extra mile to ensure the children’s and parents needs are catered for. The indoor and outdoor spaces are such a great environment for learning and creative imaginary play.
The communication is great via the parent app which works really well. I love seeing photos too!
I would happily recommend it. Thank you Kindred Odstock Day Nursery, you are all so wonderful and well done for getting through the last year and a half, COVID-19 pandemic.

We are extremely happy to have found such a special place for our daughter to learn. She has been at Odstock since she was 10 months old and is now in the pre school. The staff are respectful, caring and know our child, with all her quirks and eccentricities and treat her as we treat her at home. We would recommend Odstock wholeheartedly.

My son has been attending Kindred Odstock since he was 11 months old and I cannot fault it. The staff are extremely friendly and approachable. He has formed such a lovely relationship with his key worker and she will always update us on his day, whether he is not quite himself or just has a funny story about his day.
He loves all the home-cooked lunches and will often have two helpings. The nursery has a respectful approach towards children’s learning and encourages problem-solving through loose parts play.
We are extremely happy with our choice to send our son to Kindred Odstock.

Such a wonderful nursery. They are fantastic with my little boy who took a while to settle. Such a kind and friendly team! As soon as we visited we knew that we wanted to send our son there. They have some fantastic family events too which we always look forward to. The girls in the baby room are just fab.

Our son attended previously and after a short break, we are now coming back, this time his sister will be attending too. The staff have been incredibly accommodating, helpful and as usual friendly and kind. He has blossomed during his time here with the most incredible activities focused on an enormous range of learning both indoors and outdoors, hands-on exploring, creating and development. He has come on leaps and bounds in so many areas, we can’t wait to watch both him and his sister settle in for lots more learning and exploring.

What an absolute delight all the staff are. We love this nursery. Always made to feel welcome. I don’t think we could have found such a perfect match for us and our child. As soon as we viewed the place, we felt right at home and knew it was the perfect, nurturing environment for us. Not a single fault to be had, just the highest of standards. My child has thrived here, loves all the staff and talks about them and her friends all the time. Thank you all for your outstanding work.