Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01234 391600
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Details
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Group/OwnerHelen Hobbs
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Person in ChargeHelen Hobbs (Owner & Managing Director)
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Number of Staff38
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When Closed1 week at Christmas & 1 week Whitsun half term
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children117
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingOn site car park for all visitors.
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VisitingPlease call Nursery to book a visit.
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DirectionsA rural setting on the Milton Keynes side of North Crawley Village.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1815
Cat
January 18, 2016 at 12:00 amI cannot recommend the care provided at Wellies in the year our daughter has been attending. They truly care for the children in there care and working with parents of each child’s development. They provide support and advice when needed. So pleased we chose them.
Celia E
January 25, 2016 at 12:00 amFantastic nursery, my daughter only goes once a week but she absolutely loves it, she doesn’t want to come home when I pick her up!
The staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable, I couldn’t ask for better care, they are all positive and loving towards the children. My daughter always has a fun packed day, full of learning, she comes home asking when she is going back again!
Marie W
January 29, 2016 at 12:00 amMy daughter has come on enormously since going to Wellies!
Staff spends lots of time with each child and are great at treating children as the individuals they are. The manager is also fantastic – open and always has the time to listen to any feedback or concerns, even if not related to the nursery. The activities, which are regularly updated are stimulating and interesting and the children go outside into a lovely big garden as much as possible. The setting is warm, welcoming and fun!
I wouldn’t want my daughter to go at anywhere else.
Gemma B S
July 6, 2017 at 12:00 amWellies is a bright, open, engaging nursery. The staff ensure the best relationships with the children and parents alike. Healthy food, first aid training are clear priorities for the manager and staff which is very reassuring. They offer services that set them apart from others inc the eye log system. My child is happy here and has grown in confidence so much. I couldn’t recommend Wellies enough.
Carly I
December 31, 2018 at 12:00 amMy little boy has attended Wellies for the past 7 months and I can see a vast difference in his social and intellectual ability. Mostly for me, I wanted my little boy to have fun when learning at this crucial time of his life and the opportunities provided to him by the wonderful staff and the encouragement to enjoy the outdoors at Wellies allows exactly this. I would recommend Wellies time and time again.
Zoe W
May 6, 2020 at 12:00 amWellies Day Nursery is definitely a nursery I would highly recommend to family and friends. The owner puts the children first, and the staff care for each and every one of the children that attend. It is set on farm grounds so lots of outdoor space for 2-year-olds to run about, and he loves seeing the tractors and the cows in the field. The owner is always there if you need support or just a little chat. The staff give you daily pictures and updates of your child’s day, which is great when you are working parents.
Kate
June 23, 2020 at 12:00 amOur son has returned to Wellies following the easing of lockdown and it’s so comforting to know he’s in such safe hands with the owner and her team. Ultimately, children of such a young age do not understand fully what is going on, so it’s good to see that whilst adhering to guidelines the children are shown comfort and care when needs be. It’s good to be back.
Cat C
August 11, 2021 at 12:00 amWellies are simply amazing, both our children have attended from 8 months through to age 4, with our youngest about to leave for school. For the past 7 years, Wellies have been part of our family, taking the most amazing care of our children. The staff are so kind and caring and help to nurture each child as an individual, rather than as a number. The owner who manages the nursery is truly amazing, from our first visit I felt her enthusiasm for ensuring they provide the best quality of care possible. You can see that she is investing back into the nursery with new resources and changing practices to meet new thinkings and requirements. Both our children have thrived at Wellies, and loved every minute of their time there, they especially love all the outside space. Our eldest was so prepared for school thanks to Wellies that the transition was so easy and have no doubt this will be the case with our youngest. I can’t recommend enough this nursery.
Kate C
August 11, 2021 at 12:00 amWellies is an exceptional nursery, when I had to put my son in childcare before I intended due to redundancy, the owner and her team put me at ease. My son has flourished since being at Wellies and I know he will surely miss all the staff when he goes on to big school. I already have registered my second son who I know will love Wellies as much as his big brother.
Donna S
September 3, 2021 at 12:00 amI can’t praise the Wellies team enough. Today was my daughter’s last day at Wellies pre-school as she starts school this September and she’s been there for 4 years.
My daughter has always loved going into the nursery, she’s formed lovely friendships with the children and her carers who really are a credit to the nursery. My daughter’s development has also been so impressive. The outdoor space is amazing and being on the farm gives the children an opportunity to see the animals.
I have a nursery within a 2-minute walking distance however I chose to drive for 10 minutes to take my daughter to Wellies which I think speaks volumes about the nursery.
Michael H
December 10, 2021 at 12:00 amBoth my eldest children went to Wellies, and now my youngest goes, we would not send her anywhere else, even though we have moved it’s well worth the drive as the care and service is exceptional! The behaviours they learn at Wellies are the building blocks for such good behaviour and inclusion. All of the carers and the owner make the children feel so welcome and are so nice and engaging. I can’t thank them enough for what they do each day. The outside space they have is amazing, so much space to play.
C G
September 29, 2022 at 12:00 amWellies Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery set on a beautiful farm. The children have a wide variety of activities each day. Children are treated with the utmost care, support and love from staff and are encouraged to try new things and do their best.
Staff offer additional support to children where needed, which is greatly appreciated.
Our children run in with happy faces every day and are greeted by cheerful staff. When we collect, the children are full of the exciting day they have had with their friends and staff.
I have recommended Wellies to friends and colleagues and wouldn’t hesitate to do so in the future. We love being part of the Wellies family.
Emma R
September 29, 2022 at 12:00 amAbsolutely love Wellies Day Nursery. Both my children have attended, my eldest has just left for school and my youngest still attends. The staff are amazing, I always marvel at how they remember each parent for each of the children even if your child isn’t in the room the key worker works in. I was drawn to Wellies by the owner/manager’s passion for her nursery and how engaged the children all are. The outside space the children have access to is amazing and both my little ones have loved looking at the cows and the tractors.
We moved out of the area but I ensured that my children still attended Wellies Day Nursery as I just couldn’t trust anyone else.
I love the regular updates on the app they use so you get to see what your children have been up to whilst at nursery.
I cannot recommend Wellies enough.
Barbara F
February 2, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter started at Wellies when she was one year old and left for big school this past September. At pre-school it was noticed she was showing an interest in learning to read so they taught her – when she started school she could read already. They also helped her become a little more adventurous when playing outside (she can be quite cautious) and encouraged her to explore nature. They always showed her affection and she was always happy to go in, looked forward to it even. This is why even though we have moved from the area we still take our son there – it means a one-hour drive twice a day but we would not have our son go anywhere else.
The manager and the team are superb. They are attentive and always happy. They really make you feel like your child is in good hands when you say goodbye each morning.
Emily B
February 2, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter has attended Wellies for the last few years and we love the nursery and preschool on site. The staff are just wonderful and the activities they do every day are creative and help the children to progress. The manager knows all the children and is easily approachable, just what you want from someone running a nursery. It is such a fantastic setting amongst the fields and from the preschool building the children can see the cows and tractors. What better place to put your children every day! I recommend it to everyone and it was the best decision we ever made to send our daughter there. Our new addition will soon be joining her sister there and we couldn’t be more confident in the fact she will be well looked after there.
Rebecca S
March 2, 2023 at 12:00 amWellies make learning fun and I’ve found they are very kind and understanding of the different phases my child has gone through. They show empathy and explain to my toddler instead of inflicting harsh discipline which is what we do at home and I like that he has consistent messaging at home or nursery. They also give advice when asked regarding anything from constipation to potty training!
There’s a big focus on outside play and sensory learning with a huge garden area and the nursery is on a farm so they get to see tractors and cows etc too.