Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number0115 922 7955
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Details
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Group/OwnerPaula Marriott
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Person in ChargeClaire Merrin (Manager)
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Number of Staff17
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care
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Total Places for children75
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Age rangefrom 0 years 2 months to 8 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0745-1745
Chris S
September 30, 2015 at 12:00 amAlways brings home pictures of doing activities.
Has trips out (e.g. airport)
Had a nice trip to the local park.
Staff are always friendly and supportive.
Interesting little ideas e.g. grandparents teddy bear picnic
Samantha D
July 22, 2016 at 12:00 amThe nursery is very good, they have supported my sons development in every way.
Delia A
August 19, 2016 at 12:00 amBoth my children have gone (little one still is) to this lovely nursery and both have been very happy there. You can tell the staff are not just doing their job, they genuinely care and love all the children. They teach manners and good behaviour from a very early age. My eldest started school already knowing phonics and how to recognise words which made her transition from nursery to school a lot easier all in all, lovely staff who would care for the children as if they were their own. Also I must add I’m Spanish and even though the staff doesn’t speak Spanish they try their best to say words in this language to my son so that he feels more at home.
Clair C
September 5, 2016 at 12:00 amI think your nursery is amazing. My son has become more confident on his speech and also in himself since starting the nursery. I love that he has days out too, which I think is really good. He is eager to come to nursery, and I can tell he thoroughly enjoys it. He has also improved a lot on his eating as he would only eat certain foods, but since starting nursery he is eating a more varied diet of food and will try anything now.
I also love the different activities he does at nursery, so planned out and really builds his motor skills, speech and confidence. His grandparents have said that since going nursery he has become more confident and more outgoing. So 100% I will be recommending you to all my family and friends.
Victoria J
September 6, 2016 at 12:00 amI was a bit dubious about sending my son to nursery but after looking at several we found The Orchard Day Nursery, my son has been attending here since October 2015 and after a slow start of him being upset when left by myself or his dad, he’s now grown in confidence, he doesn’t get upset anymore. In fact, he loves going to nursery now and that’s down to the staff and how good they are with him and he’s got better playing with other children too.
They recently went to Sealife and he loved it he also loves other outings too like the park.
Kimberley
October 20, 2016 at 12:00 amI would highly recommend The Orchard Day Nursery and all the staff working there.
My son was starting nursery at just 6 months old and I was very nervous. The nursery staff went out of their way to make us feel at home there and took the time to get my son used to his new surroundings. You can always contact the nursery easily and they are very responsive to any questions or queries you may have. They have a great relationship with the children they care for and are very open with the parents. The nursery also holds an evening meal every now and then at a different restaurant for parents and children to attend and get to know each other – this is great!
My son has learned so much whilst being at nursery here and his developmental milestones are being achieved. The nursery staff are great and will always listen and respond to parents comments and concerns.
Thank You Orchard!
Kate
February 21, 2018 at 12:00 amMy son has been going to The Orchard Nursery for nearly a year and he absolutely loves it. The staff are friendly and really took the time to get to know my little boy when he first started so he settled in very quickly. He takes part in a wide variety of activities and has grown in confidence since he started. Communication between the staff and parents is also really good and they are always happy to help and answer any questions. I would definitely recommended the nursery.
Della
February 21, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending orchard now for a while, she has grown in confidence and is excelling in all subjects due to the help and support offered by staff.
Liam
March 7, 2018 at 12:00 amMy child has just started and settled straight in, he loves all the girls, it’s a lovely learning environment and all the girls have made him so comfortable it’s like home from home.
He’s always got a smile on his face when we collect him.
Karlene H
March 25, 2019 at 12:00 amMy daughter has attended this setting since 10 months, she is now 2.5. In that time her language and cognitive skills have really come on and I put that down to the team here at Orchard. She has developed close bonds with friends and the staff, I’ll be sending my little boy later in 2019. The team really care about the children.
Gemma S
April 29, 2019 at 12:00 amBoth my children have attended this nursery and I cannot praise them enough.
The girls are amazing with a special shout out one particular staff member to whom my youngest son absolutely loves.
After enrolling him at nursery when he was 2, it took a long time for him to settle which I found distressing, he would scream, kick and get really upset at leaving me but the girls all dealt with him (and me) amazingly.
They let me observe him after he thought I’d gone and took photos of him doing activities to reassure me that he was fine and he loves going now. They always keep me up to date with what he has eaten too. My oldest son is now at primary school but when they see him they still acknowledge him and give him cuddles which he also loves. The activities are also really good, in just 2 days my son does Spanish, Bee Active and Yoga. I would recommend this nursery in a shot to anyone.
T R
January 20, 2020 at 12:00 amMy little boy started at The Orchard Day Nursery just after his 2nd Birthday. I had a full induction to the Nursery and team before he fully started. He had two weeks of induction, which was wonderful. It took a while for my son to settle, but he soon loved to go.
From the staff, the environment, to the friends my sons now made, he loves his Nursery, “Big Boy School” as we call it. My son is super proud he now gets to go to School. The staff are amazing. So pleased I chose this Nursery. Special thank you to all the girls who we trust with our babies. They do the most amazing job.
Katie A
January 27, 2020 at 12:00 amMy daughter loves to attend the nursery. The staff are very helpful, friendly and warm. I feel like the nursery is a home from home environment with fantastic facilities and age-appropriate stimuli to help further my daughter’s development socially, emotionally and educationally. The parent’s app is also great as I get to see her in action and see what activities and learning she has been doing day to day.
Louise C
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 amThe Orchard Day Nursery is an incredibly warm and happy place. It is a lovely open plan setting with great facilities but the dedication and level of care from their staff is its greatest strength. They are highly motivated, knowledgeable and kind which creates a very warm and supportive environment. My son had SEN issues and the work the nursery did with him and the support they gave us, was highly appreciated. Included in my praise of the staff, is the chef who is amazing and the children are very lucky!
Marie D
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 amWe have had a very good experience with the nursery for both of our children who are in different age groups. Generally speaking, the staff are attentive to the children’s well-being and invested in their development. We feel that the learning experience is personalized and well balanced. The staff are also very friendly and caring. We really can’t ask for more! Both the staff and the management are great at communicating with us and always available to hear about our concerns and reassure us. The app is also a great tool that provides us with a glimpse of what the kids are up to at nursery and they are always up to great things! We are happy with the variety of activities offered including the tennis/football and French classes. Management is very involved in the kids’ wellbeing as well as evidenced by the links and attachments formed between the kids and the manager. Lastly, we greatly appreciate that the nursery opens so early in the mornings and is open all year round.
Aashika D
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 amOrchard Day Nursery is truly one of the best nurseries in Wimbledon. My son who is 3 has been attending for a year and here are my highlights:
1) diversity of staff – people of colour, diversity of ethnicity and sex are very important. It teaches children caretaking is not the role/responsibility of one gender
2) use of tech – they use the app for updates which are incredibly thorough and we get so many lovely photos every day of our children in action.
3) curriculum – every day is wonderfully unique and the team are very proactive in highlighting holidays from various countries and cultures. More recently they are doing “mindful Thursdays” engaging children in meditation, yoga, and kindness. I was excited to learn my child would learn about this early in life!
4) kind staff – every single person at Orchard feels invested in children’s development. They have helped me so much along the way, whether it was potty training or getting used to wearing a mask for travel.
Anna F
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son has attended the nursery for 11 months now. He absolutely loves it there! I had another baby in May this year and my son’s behaviour was hard to manage. Everyone at the nursery was so kind, caring and knowledgeable in helping us get back on track with this. Even now they provide me with new ideas of any challenges we are facing. The app is a great way to see what your child has eaten and slept in the day. Daily posts on the activities they have enjoyed allow me to talk to my son about his day whilst his words are limited. Nothing is ever a bother for the staff and they are so reassuring in any worries I have. My second child will be joining them in a few months’ time. I can’t recommend this nursery enough. Helpful, kind, reassuring, and passionate in striving to help our little ones develop. Thank you for all you do for us.
Rita S
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 amThe Orchard Day Nursery is being a wonderful place for my little one, which he is enjoying every day. The staff are very attentive and very supportive of the children development.
This is my second child at this nursery, and when it was time for the younger one to go to the nursery, I didn’t look for other nurseries; I already knew that he is going to this nursery, based on the previous good experience that I had.
Zola P
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 amWhen my son started at this nursery every time we walked to the entrance door, he would get frustrated and start crying as he was very close and clingy to both me and his father. But within such a small space of time, he has become confident, happy and very sociable not just with the staff and his peers at nursery but even family and friends. Whereas before nursery, we were unable to take him to other people’s homes because he would start crying straight away. Through the nursery, I have discovered that my son is an auditory learner.
J G
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 amThe nursery is great. My son has been going there for around two years. He loves it. The teachers are great communicators, regularly give us updates on his progress and update their app daily detailing his activities. Unlike the previous nursery he attended, the classes are not overcrowded and each teacher really knows the kids in their care. He does a wide range of activities, helping with all areas of his development. The classrooms are all so diverse, which is great as it introduces my son to children from a range of different ethnic backgrounds. For the location, the nursery represents great value.
Rich C
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 amThe team is great, very accommodating and extremely friendly. Our daughter happily walks in each morning which reassures us greatly. We notice her development as a result of attending nursery. They have called us when our daughter has been sick, which again reassures us. My wife and I are both doctors and have busy work patterns, but find the nursery very accommodating.
Nadine R
November 18, 2021 at 12:00 amAbsolutely fantastic nursery, a real gift to have found such a wonderful set of teachers and professionals who genuinely care so much for the children in their care. They provide so many exciting opportunities for them and come up with all sorts of fun and engaging activities. The communication with parents is also exceptional. They are like family, my son loves them and is always so excited to get into the buggy to go to nursery for the day! Can’t thank them enough. Great food options too.
R B
November 22, 2021 at 12:00 amBoth my children went to Orchard Day nursery with my youngest still attending. The staff are incredibly kind and caring with a low turnover, which is unusual for the industry but excellent for children because they grow up seeing the same faces and having their needs met. The technology is so good and I feel a part of my child’s day. I feel that the prices are fair and the staff are so good with the children who do such a wide variety of activities, from yoga and mindfulness to tennis and written learning. The food is also excellent! Personally, I feel that the nursery have excellent staff and the chef is excellent! The nursery is open plan and everything is clean. I know because my child’s socks aren’t horrifically dirty after a day in them!
Clara B
November 25, 2021 at 12:00 amOur son has been at the nursery for a year and a half, and we have had no problems whatsoever. The staff have always been enthusiastic and caring. Our son clearly learns lots of fun things that we couldn’t reach him at home. The meals are healthy, and they have a good outside play area. The manager is prompt with admin. I would highly recommend The Orchard Day Nursery.
A L
November 17, 2022 at 12:00 amWe love Orchard Day Nursery. Our child has been there since the 2-3’s room and now in pre-school. The carers and educators are kind, helpful, optimistic and fun. The nursery has lots of activities, covers key events of the year and is very open and inclusive in its syllabus. I am constantly in awe at how much our child has learnt, the growth in their development/skills and what they come home to share about their day. I’ve met like-minded families and it’s a wonderful community to be a part of. The facilities have also recently been refurbished, such as the outdoor garden and there is a chef on-site for food/the kids’ menu. The location is very convenient to transport and nearby amenities. I would highly recommend the nursery to any family looking, I am very happy we made the decision to go there!
Sara C
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amWe couldn’t be happier with the nursery. Our kids have gone to The Orchard Day Nursery from the baby class all the way up to preschool and they love it. They love the activities and care and they have a wonderful garden. The staff are loving and caring while teaching the kids good manners, values and how to focus on activities. The food is fantastic and kids are taught to be increasingly independent.
I would strongly recommend it. Teachers and management are incredibly professional.
Noemi C
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has attended the nursery since he was 6 months old. The staff are amazing, friendly, caring and supportive. He has always been extremely happy to go to the nursery and I can see how being there has helped him develop his social skills.
The management is quick to respond to communication and they are extremely flexible and accommodating.
The food is amazing with a balanced diet with lots of variety.
The activities are good and creative, however, could benefit from more variety in the under 2s room.
We regularly receive reports about progress with pictures, so that we always know what our son is doing during the week and where he is in his development journey.
I would definitely recommend it!
C W
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amThe nursery has been a wonderful place for my son, he really enjoys going and goes in happy and comes out happy. The staff and manager are very friendly and helpful when I have needed help and caring for my son’s needs. He is really developing and that is the help with the nursery
Emily T
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter has now been in the baby room at The Orchard Day Nursery for almost a year and we are so pleased we sent her here! The staff are really caring, and all make an effort to greet her and talk to her which has led to her being incredibly happy and settled there. The curriculum is varied and I am always impressed with the depth in which they cover topics and the knowledge and skills my daughter is picking up. They use the lovely garden space regularly (even in winter) and the nursery is bright and welcoming. They have an on site chef whose meals are very popular with my little girl. Their communication is excellent with frequent updates including weekly news posts and pictures and individual reports on your child. Overall, the staff make The Orchard an exceptionally friendly, welcoming and happy place for both children and parents. I would not hesitate in recommending The Orchard Day Nursery.
E T
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been going to The Orchard Day Nursery since she was 9 months old. She is now in the 2-3 age group and she is excited to go into nursery every single morning. They have lots of varied activities for the children which keeps them stimulated and entertained. People who work there are friendly and caring. We definitely recommend the nursery to anyone looking.
Kimberley C
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amOur eldest daughter joined this nursery towards the end of the covid period – we had struggled to get tours of nurseries and were grateful for the chance to view the setting (carefully safeguarded at the time) in person. We really liked the unique layout where rooms are still separated by age but the younger kids can also see how the older rooms work too. The garden has had a makeover since we registered and we love how it is now with areas to cycle, a sand pit, veg garden – it’s always lovely to see pictures of the kids playing there. We also liked how the kitchen and dining area takes centre stage in the nursery and there is a very varied menu of mostly hot food and fresh fruit snacks which we had also really wanted from a nursery. The staff have always shown a very high level of care towards our daughter and when we shared we were expecting again we received a lot of support. We appreciate the extended hours of 7-7 and feel we get good value for money from this. Highly recommend
H M
April 12, 2023 at 12:00 amThe Orchard Day Nursery goes above and beyond for every child in their care. The staff there put us at ease from the outset and tailor-made the settling-in stage to match the needs of our child. It is a warm, nurturing environment and I can’t recommend it enough. Our child is so happy here.
Julia D
April 21, 2023 at 12:00 amNo need to look any further! This nursery has it all! My son has been at The Orchard Day Nursery since March 2021 and my daughter was there since April 2018. We have got to know many members of staff who work here and all have been so kind, encouraging and such a support for my 2 children. The open plan aspect to the nursery is wonderful and it feels very inclusive amongst the different age groups. The meals are all freshly cooked by a wonderful chef and we receive daily updates to say that our son has eaten everything (and extra helpings!). The manager is super friendly and approachable and any queries are always quickly answered. I definitely can’t fault anything and myself and my husband feel very happy and grateful that our 2 children have been given such a positive start in life. Thanks, Orchard!