Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01304 615129
Categories
Details
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Group/OwnerSpring by Action for Children
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Person in ChargeThomas Bugden (Manager)
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Number of Staff35
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children80
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Age rangefrom 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingThere is a large car park located at the front of St Barts
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DirectionsLocated on Dover road, on the right had side as you leave sandwich towards Deal/Dover. There is also have an Out of School Setting located next to Sandwich Junior School.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
Robyn
March 5, 2020 at 12:00 amSpring at St Bart’s is a wonderful nursery where both my boys have grown in confidence and learnt so much. The staff have always been kind, interested and supportive, there is always a smiling face or confident ‘he’ll be fine’ when my little one hasn’t wanted me to leave.
Any concerns or questions have been swiftly answered and I love being able to see photos and comments on my son’s time through the app. I’ll be sad when it’s time for him to leave and head off to school- thank you!
Joanna L
March 9, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son loves going to nursery here!
In what has been an unsettling year for him – he first completed three settling in sessions prior to lockdown one, before having to wait another four months to start due to the pandemic, six months later, he is always asking when is he going to nursery next.
The staff are all friendly, and the nursery is very accommodating when it comes to any additional sessions or changes to the days he attends.
I always know that my son is going to be offered a varied and nutritious breakfast or lunch.
The use of the app means I am able to keep in touch with his carers easily, get a picture of his day with regards to eating and to know what activities he has been getting up to during the day.
I have also been more than happy with the way the nursery has implemented safeguards during this pandemic.
The nursery is value for money in my eyes.
Kathy M
November 11, 2021 at 12:00 amThe staff are very lovely and very helpful. I love how we are kept up to date with activities they are involved in. My son really enjoys being there and is always happy. His confidence has massively improved.
Samantha B
November 11, 2021 at 12:00 amWe have had such a positive experience with Spring at St Bart’s. Our daughter absolutely loves going and has made so much progress since starting. The staff are fantastic, well informed and friendly. The building and outside space is fantastic. The staff regularly update the app with lovely videos and information about the children’s day!
S H
April 1, 2022 at 12:00 amHe joined back in January 2022 and has loved every second of it! The staff are so caring, and they have this app that keeps us in the loop all day! Highly recommend St Barts as he has come on loads.
Emma W
May 18, 2022 at 12:00 amHaving had 2 children attend this nursery I cannot praise them enough. Have had nothing but positive experiences and felt comfortable for them to care for both of my children. Both children have been very happy there and they seem to know and treat the children individually which is a good thing not just a number.
Lucy W
May 20, 2022 at 12:00 amA very caring community where all staff we encounter show high levels of attention to our child. Very good communication, both face to face and via the app.
Staff focus on key skills that our son needs to learn alongside the fun play.
Josh T
May 20, 2022 at 12:00 amFrom the moment we were shown around, we knew it was the right place for our daughter. She has come on so much in terms of development since joining earlier this year and comes out every day so happy, chatty and smiling!
The staff are fantastic. From the settling in sessions to now, the staff make us feel at ease and go out of their way to find out about us as a family and our daughter. There have been occasions where we needed to change a day at fairly short notice, and it is never a problem, and the staff are all very approachable.
The app is great and keeps us up to date with what our daughter has been up to during the day.
I can’t speak highly enough of the nursery and staff, and a huge thank you to them for what they do!
Lauren R
May 20, 2022 at 12:00 amAmazing nursery. Look after the children so well. Couldn’t praise the staff enough. They are amazing and so friendly. My child loves it here and is being really well treated, and is engaging and learning so much.
Coralie R
May 20, 2022 at 12:00 amAn amazing nursery. With a very attentive staff that gives love and care to the children. Kids are grouped per age, and they do lots of activities during the day, inside and out. The app where we can follow our child’s day and communicate directly with the staff makes a big difference. Pictures of activities are sent during the day, and observations about the development are shared with the parents. We also choose the nursery for the flexible hours that they offered. We really recommend the St Bart’s nursery. We feel confident to let our child there in a safe place.
C S
May 20, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son has been at St Bart’s since the beginning of the year, and I honestly couldn’t fault his care. The staff are attentive and accommodating – nothing is too much trouble. The meals they provide are healthy and varied. We are so happy with how he has thrived since starting. We’ve registered his baby sister to start in a few months. Highly recommend Spring at St Bart’s!
David M
May 20, 2022 at 12:00 amI can’t fault Spring at St Bart’s. Both of my boys attend, and they have come on leaps and bounds. They both started when they were 6-months-old. Now my oldest is three and my little one is two – they have developed at incredible speeds being at St Bart’s. The facilities are outstanding, the food menu is perfect, and all freshly made. The staff are amazing, extremely friendly and always willing to talk to us when picking the boys up. Really have to say that St Bart’s ticks all the boxes for a nursery.
Charlotte T
May 20, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son has been here since he was 16-months, and he absolutely loves it. He’s now three and has come on in leaps and bounds. The staff are great, and they really challenge his little mind and know how to get the best out of him. He comes home absolutely shattered too, which shows how much they pack into their days. Love it here!
K G
November 9, 2022 at 12:00 amLovely, friendly, well-experienced staff.
The nursery setting itself is amazing, with lots to do for the babies and children and plenty of outdoor play areas.
I adore how they have transport so they can go out and about in town or surrounding areas.
Fresh, daily prepared meals and snacks provided for that is such a big yes, yes for me knowing my little one is getting warm, fresh meals during the winter time.
Only nursery I have known to provide nappies and baby formula too; it is such a relief and saves so much money when it comes to providing for children.
My little one settled after a few weeks and is enjoying their time at nursery.
I’d highly recommend this nursery, without a doubt.
M B
November 16, 2022 at 12:00 amThe staff at St Bart’s are lovely (that includes operational staff and St Bart’s management specifically). My children literally run into the nursery each morning and leave with huge smiles on their faces. The children get the chance to be creative, have scheduled garden time and a few times have been taken out into the local town to visit the railway station, pumpkin patch, etc. The staff takes the time to get to know each child, making time to understand their individual needs and highlighting what makes them special. I couldn’t ask for more. Unfortunately, head office aren’t the easiest to deal with and have made things quite difficult previously hence the low management rating but the staff on the ground at the nursery are the very best.
Jasmin L
November 18, 2022 at 12:00 amAmazing care.
My daughter now loves coming to you.
We are very lucky to have her with you.
Even when we have needed flexibility, you have always helped us achieve this. Your staff are kind and caring; evidenced by my daughter reaching out for them when we arrive.
Kim B
November 18, 2022 at 12:00 amMy granddaughter came to St Bart’s having not settled at a previous nursery. This was an upsetting time for the whole family and felt like a failure on our part. But right from the start, the manager and staff at St Bart’s put us at ease, listened to our concerns and gave us reassuring updates throughout the day until we knew my granddaughter had settled. Cannot praise them enough for helping us through this time. Lovely nursery, lovely staff, and great management.
A M
November 18, 2022 at 12:00 amThe staff are fantastic, happy, enthusiastic and reliable; they truly care about person-centred care. My son has a few health issues, which the staff are great at dealing with. I feel safe leaving him in their care. He has made friends and learned lots at St Bart’s.
S M
November 18, 2022 at 12:00 amI am so pleased with the nursery and always recommend. My daughter loves her time here, and with the app being used correctly, I have no worries and love the pictures. The staff are always so helpful and accommodating. It’s been great having two children attend the nursery at different times (3-year gap) and still the same high standards and friendly staff.
A B
November 18, 2022 at 12:00 amThe nursery is always clean, and the teachers are always helpful; they always go above and beyond for every child in their care. and the app keeps us all updated on everything our kids are eating and doing.