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  • Phone Number
    01291 628344
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  • Group/Owner
    Dean Close Little Trees Day Nurseries
  • Person in Charge
    Tracy Lockley-Griffith (Manager)
  • Number of Staff
    20
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    75
  • Age range
    from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months
  • Parking
    Parking is available on site.
  • Visiting
    Visits are welcomed at any time of the day. Please contact the Nursery Manager to arrange a visit.
  • Directions
    Dean Close Little Trees Tutshill is located on the same site as Dean Close St Johns. Please use the entrance on Castleford Hill and follow the signs for Little Trees Nursery.
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0730-1800
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  • Martin V
    February 3, 2017 at 12:00 am

    Excellent nursery, superb interaction from staff with parents.
    New manager has put in policies meaning parents have a say in how children are learning and the environment they are learning in. Facilities are excellent with a superb outside area.

  • Nicola M
    February 3, 2017 at 12:00 am

    Brilliant nursery. They listen to me and if I have concerns regarding my daughter they reassure me and don’t make me feel silly.
    I find leaving my little girl there totally at ease.
    One of the best decisions I made was choosing Hedgehog and it’s on my doorstep, even better.

  • Alexine H
    February 3, 2017 at 12:00 am

    My eldest has been attending since he was 11 months old and my youngest has just started. They both absolutely adore their time at Hedgehogs. The range of activities is so broad from soft play, reading to outdoor play and everything in between, keeping my energetic children entertained from start to finish.
    The staff are so engaging and friendly and have formed fantastic relationships with both my children.
    I would not hesitate to fully recommend Hedgehogs to anyone looking for a nursery for their child.

  • Laura S
    February 3, 2017 at 12:00 am

    We are very happy with the care and development our daughter receives at Hedgehogs. The staff are very professional and know our daughter well. It’s small enough to be personal but has the benefit of using the facilities of the school.
    Lots of effort is made for extra activities, such as a Christmas production etc. I would highly recommend.

  • Sarah M
    February 8, 2017 at 12:00 am

    My daughter has attended Hedgehogs Nursery for 18 months. She is very well cared for and really enjoys the wide range of activities, including French and dancing. The staff work well with parents and most recently supported us on potty training. My daughter has a specific diet which has also been met in full, yet maintain a diverse selection.

  • Laura B
    February 9, 2017 at 12:00 am

    We are so happy with Hedgehogs. I visited a number of nurseries in the surrounding areas before seeing Hedgehogs and when I did I knew instantly it was the perfect environment for my toddler. It is spacious, has experienced carers, brilliant management vision, an amazing variety of activities and excellent food variations for all meals. We are always kept informed as parents and the use of Tapestry is great as we can see what our little one gets up to each day. He is always happy when we pick him up and it is clear that he has been well cared for by people with a genuine interest in the children’s development and well-being.

  • Jessica L
    July 1, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Both of my little boys have attended Hedgehogs Nursery. My eldest son is now in primary school and absolutely thrived whilst at nursery, particularly within the pre-school room where he was exceptionally well prepared for the transition to school by the pre-school staff. The extracurricular activities on offer are fantastic – yoga, music, French to name a few. We received brilliant support and can’t thank them enough.
    My youngest son (age 2) has attended since he was 7 months old and loves nursery! He’s formed some beautiful bonds with his carers. The setting is lovely; warm and welcoming with tons of outdoor space for outside play which is very important for us as parents. Staff and management are supportive and communicative and, in particular, have handled the current COVID crisis impeccably. My little one is safe, stimulated, cared for and happy and I’ve no hesitation in recommending the nursery.

  • Clare S
    July 1, 2020 at 12:00 am

    My boys joined the nursery when their current one shut due to Covid-19.
    They have made me and my boys feel so welcomed under the current circumstances and really put my mind at ease. The boys are so happy in the nursery.
    I am updated on a daily basis with pictures and videos which is lovely to see what they are getting up to.

  • Rachel D
    July 1, 2020 at 12:00 am

    My little one has been attending Hedgehogs for some time now, with great success, there have been some bumps in the road, but all dealt with with professionalism and support, to ultimately build my little one into the confident little man he is today. This has been particularly noted during the Covid-19 pandemic as there have been a constant stream of changes to protect all involved. My little one has been attending for the majority as I am a keyworker, but he has taken all the changes in his stride, due to the support of the staff and communication to all parents and children, throughout. He is thriving and changing constantly, and that’s down to the staff supporting appropriately during these times. He loves being back with his friends too! Thanks Hedgehogs for all your help and continued support of both our little one and us as parents, and for your great information sharing throughout and continuing.

  • D R
    July 1, 2020 at 12:00 am

    My son has been in Hedgehogs for over two years now and although it hasn’t always been perfect I really feel it’s doing brilliantly at the moment. I’m very happy with the new(ish) manager and feel the nursery is a much happier and more nurturing place now. The facilities have always been brilliant because it shares the grounds with the school (so masses of outside space, sports hall and swimming for older children).
    The way they have dealt with Covid has been particularly impressive. The emotional impact on children and their families has been properly considered and the staff have gone to incredible lengths to ensure children are as safe as they can be while still enjoying playing and learning with their buddies. Communication has been good too, no small feat considering the confusion with rules, etc.

  • Duncan S
    July 2, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Amazing staff. Without them remaining open my wife and I would not have been able to keep working full time as Emergency workers. Well done and Thank you so much for staying open throughout the pandemic.

  • Kate R
    July 8, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Our son is now 20-months-old. He started at Hedgehogs when he was around 9-months-old. I can’t praise the nursery enough, particularly recently having managed the Coronovirus situation. Management has communicated fantastically and been very supportive of parents. During the period where children weren’t able to attend nursery, they kept in touch with us via the app to ensure we still had a connection to the nursery. Staff uploaded messages, videos and resources.
    After three months off, I thought my son would find it difficult to return, but our experience was quite the opposite; he couldn’t wait to get back and now strolls in each morning he attends, very eager to see his friends and the staff. He is always happy, and we know he is so well looked after. I cannot praise the staff and set up enough.
    The app is brilliant. I can see how my son is getting on through the day; how he has eaten and slept and the activities he’s been doing. It means I can work knowing he is happy.

  • Franchesca S
    January 21, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Absolutely fantastic nursery. My son started at 20 months (only 2 mornings a week) and settled so quickly, which is all thanks to the staff. They are absolutely amazing, even during the current pandemic they have done everything to keep children and parents safe and happy. So many activities to participate in and outdoor spaces for him to explore. I have noticed so much change in my son in the 4 months he’s been attending. The main ones being his speech and confidence. I cannot praise everyone enough. They truly are amazing.

  • Carrie S
    January 22, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Hedgehogs is such a wonderful nursery. My daughter is 20 months and has been attending since she was 13 months old. She absolutely loves her time at nursery and is so excited when I drop her off each morning. The staff are so friendly and caring, I know she is well taken care of. The parents’ app they use is brilliant for providing updates throughout the day and gives me peace of mind that everything is OK. The staff organise lots of varied and interesting activities for the children and they spend a lot of time outdoors, as the grounds are excellent. The management team are also brilliant and are very accommodating if I need to add extra days. The care provided at Hedgehogs really is fantastic and I can’t rate them highly enough.

  • Adam H
    February 1, 2021 at 12:00 am

    My daughter has gone up through the nursery from the baby room to preschool and she absolutely loves her time here, the staff from the people in her room all the way up to management are always very polite and are extremely approachable if I have questions to ask. Such a wonderful nursery, I’m sure my little will miss them all when she goes off to school.

  • Kristina W
    February 2, 2021 at 12:00 am

    My 20-month-old son is very happy at Hedgehogs – it is evident because he doesn’t even turn around to wave goodbye at drop-offs anymore. His face lights up, he grabs his bag and off he goes! This gives me confidence that the staff are looking after him well and keep him entertained.
    I particularly love watching videos or seeing the pictures of what they get up to. It gives us parents reassurance that the nursery is committed to providing good care and a stimulating environment to my son. He comes home tired but always with new skills and when I unpack his bags, the muddy clothes indicate that he’s had lots of fun outside – we chose Hedgehogs because of the outside space which is plentiful.
    Well done to all the girls working there and thank you for your commitment to providing a balanced educational and play opportunities to our children.

  • Lucy C
    February 8, 2021 at 12:00 am

    We could not be happier with the provision, care and facilities at Hedgehog’s Nursery. Our 20 month old son thoroughly enjoys his days here, and always runs in with a smile on his face. This is testament to the hard work and genuine care that all of the staff show towards him, and it is clear to see from the pictures and videos that our son is happy when in their care. There is always such a broad and varied range of activities available for the children to participate in, and we like the fact that the staff plan activities based on the children’s interests. The children really benefit from the amazing grounds and outdoor space of St John’s on the Hill school. Highly recommend!

  • Clare H
    February 11, 2021 at 12:00 am

    My son is so well cared for at Hedgehogs. He’s been at the nursery since he was one and I’m always left impressed by how warm the staff are and how above and beyond the girls go for the children. My son really struggled to settle after lockdown but the girls were so calm, patient and loving with him. He absolutely adores the staff who work in his room, they set up the most wonderful activities for the children which are always very engaging. It is clear by the videos they send that the staff are very thoughtful in their interactions with the children, I love the way they question the children to foster that curiosity in their play. Thanks for everything you do for the children.

  • Lucy J
    August 14, 2023 at 12:00 am

    My two daughters attended the nursery until July 2023 and we had a wonderful experience as a family. The staff are friendly and kind and organise lots of fun and educational activities for the children. The nursery handled my daughter’s allergies really well and the girls enjoyed the food. We are very sad to be leaving (due to moving) and would highly recommend the nursery to anyone. Thank you for everything you’ve done for us.

  • S F
    August 14, 2023 at 12:00 am

    All staff are incredibly caring and know the children in their care inside out. They will go above and beyond to make the children feel comfortable and to enable them to thrive in the stimulating environment they provide.

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