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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from R H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025

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Our daughter joined the school in September and has been so happy she runs into the class everyday. The staff are incredible and the learning experiences are second to none. I couldn't be happier with the care and education she is receiving.

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Review of
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from R M (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2025

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After my daughter started at the nursery back in September we've noticed she's come on so much with confidence, she's turning into an independent girl who loves going into the nursery. The staff are fantastic.

Reply from Chloe McKay, Admissions and Marketing Manager at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you for posting a 10/10 review of St Clare's Day Nursery. Our staff love reading all the positive comments. It is wonderful to hear how your daughter loves attending Nursery and is growing in confidence.

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Review of
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from A P (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025

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My daughter is absolutely thriving at St Clare's. She has come on leaps and bounds since being there. The staff are phenomenal and you can tell they absolutely love their jobs and have the children's best interest at heart. My daughter has made a lovely group of friends and her socialising and communication

skills have really come along way since attending the nursery. She comes out of nursery happy every day and tells me all the activities she has taken part in.

Reply from Chloe McKay, Admissions and Marketing Manager at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you for your lovely words, and posting a 10/10 review of St Clare's Day Nursery. We are very grateful and our team always love reading parents' reviews. It is wonderful to hear how your daughter is thriving at St Clare's.

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Review of
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from J B (Great-grandfather of Child) published on 10 March 2025

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Life is full of important decisions and without doubt, placing our great grandson in St Clare's Nursery at the age of 3, was an outstanding choice.
In the 5 months he has been there, he has blossomed, both academically and socially. He loves going to school to be with his new friends and teachers.

His confidence and speech have noticeably improved in his short time there. The curriculum and activities are well thought out and clearly enjoyed by all the children.
The staff are very friendly, professional and enthusiastic in their support of the children, and I would heartily recommend St Clare's to anyone considering placing their child there.

Reply from Chloe McKay, Admissions and Marketing Manager at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely words and taking the time to write a 10/10 review. From his first day at our lovely nursery, your little one became part of the St Clare's family with access to all the resources and facilities of an independent school. With our innovative new early years curriculum and outstanding level of care, your great grandson son receives all the support he requires to develop into a curious, confident and rounded young person.

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Review of
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from V M (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 March 2025

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As a grandparent of a child who is attending St Clare's School Nursery. I can only say that my grandchild has settled in so quickly and this is a credit to the staff at the nursery which has always shown care and understanding of the child's needs. It's a big step for children to start their school

years from being home with family to taking the big step into starting a new school. My Grandchild has learned so much in the short time she has been there. We are so looking forward to the coming years to see how much she has grown socially and academically. The staff always keep us updated with learning tasks and communication between parents, and grandparents is fantastic.

Reply from Chloe McKay, Admissions and Marketing Manager at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you for submitting such a lovely review, our team love reading the comments. From a child's first day at St Clare's Nursery and Pre-School, they become part of our St Clare's family. A child's early childhood experiences, relationships and surroundings fundamentally shape their whole lives.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from David B (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2025

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The children love going here and it is usual for them to actually run into the school. The staff are all really friendly, the syllabus is well-considered and engaging and I've seen huge development in the children.

Reply from Chloe McKay, Admissions and Marketing Manager at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you for your lovely 10/10 review. We are so pleased you are happy with St Clare's. our team always love reading parents' reviews.

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Review of
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from L B (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2024

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My son started at St Clare’s School in September 2023 when he was two and a half years old. The progress he has made in just two terms is incredible. He has grown in confidence and built on his skills for life. He is able to socialise well and made a lovely group of friends. His level and range of vocabulary

is mind-blowing; both in English and Welsh! His fine and gross motor skills have improved and most importantly, he loves going to school. The nursery staff have been fantastic, communication is great and they show genuine care for the children. They have already taken them on a range of trips which my son has loved! There is always something different and fun going on to help build an all-round happy and confident child. I would highly recommend St Clare’s School to anyone.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you for posting a 10/10 review of St Clare's Day Nursery. We are very grateful and our team always love reading parents' reviews. It has been wonderful to see how much your son has grown in confidence. His range of vocabulary in both English, Welsh, Spanish and French!

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from H B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024

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Engaging staff. Caring and focussed on the needs of the individual children. Excellent facilities, catering and support team too. The nursery is considered an important part of the wider school. Excellent quality reports back to parents.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for your 10/10 review. It has been wonderful to see your daughter thriving in our lovely nursery. Our staff love reading all the positive comments and it's really helpful for new parents to read what our parents think. We are so pleased to have been a Daynurseries Top 20 Nursery for the past three years.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from Arabella T (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024

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St Claire's School Nursery is a fabulous learning environment, my daughter has come on so much and so proud to see her being able to write her own name already at 3 years old. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, my daughter loves them all. Will be sending my younger daughter in September.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for your 10/10 review. Our staff love reading all the positive comments. So many new parents because they have heard about the small classes, Spanish/French and forest school. It has been wonderful to see your daughter do so well since she started.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from Jonathan T (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2024

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My son has settled very well in the school and the support from every teacher is exceptional. The attention each individual child gets is excellent. The activities they carry out throughout the week are always changing and they keep the children engaged and developing.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a 10/10 review. From a child's first day at St Clare's Nursery and Pre-School, they become part of our St Clare's family, with access to eleven acres of magnificent grounds and all the facilities and resources available at an independent school. A child's early childhood experiences, relationships and surroundings fundamentally shape their whole lives. It has been wonderful to see how much your son has enjoyed the activities, especially onsite forest school.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from R S (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024

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Fantastic nursery. The staff at St Clare's School Nursery are absolutely wonderful! Such a nurturing and caring environment.
My girls have absolutely thrived since they started last September and are so excited every single day to go to school. They love their teachers like family!
I can’t recommend

this nursery enough.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for submitting your lovely review. The girls love the balance between child-initiated and adult-initiated activities to ensure they acquire the appropriate skills, knowledge and are cognitively challenged and supported. They have settled in so well and have made such lovely friendships.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from Gareth D (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2024

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Our son has settled into St Clare’s School Nursery very well, making lots of friends. He had a lot of anxiety prior to joining, however, his development has come on leaps and bounds. The staff have been wonderful with him and we are very happy with the work St Clare’s is doing for our son.
Would recommend

to anybody looking for a day nursery and beyond.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a 10/10 review. From his first day at our lovely nursery, your little one became part of the St Clare's family with access to all the resources and facilities of an independent school. With our innovative new early years curriculum and outstanding level of care, your son receives all the support he requires to develop into a curious, confident and rounded young person. It has been lovely to see him come out of his shell since September and make such strong friendships.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from V S (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024

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The best start for my child, I couldn’t wish for anymore. The well-being of my son is of utmost importance for me. He started at 2.5 years old and has never had a day he hasn’t enjoyed. The staff are so welcoming and so caring, he feels very happy and very safe there, which is very reassuring for me,

especially as he feels this every single day he attends, without fail. The environment within the nursery is both nurturing and stimulating. It is clear to see that the staff are as equally excited and eager, as the children are, to participate in the weekly activities. My son is thriving in all aspects of nursery life and it’s a delight to watch him grow alongside his friends.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a 10/10 review. A child's early childhood experiences, relationships and surroundings fundamentally shape their whole lives. Our nursery provides a safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment for children to enjoy play and learning experiences. Your little boy loves the stunning woodland space we use for forest school every Friday and as an outdoor classroom. It has been lovely to see him form such good friendships.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from Pania W (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2023

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My daughter recently joined her brother at St Clare's School Nursery because we were so pleased with how he had thrived in their nurturing environment, and we wanted the same for her. She has settled in straight away, made friends, gained confidence and loves the variety of activities such as forest

school and Spanish; every morning she's excited to attend. The nursery is a great fit for our family, and we feel our children are getting the best start to their education.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a five-star review. From a child's first day at St Clare's Nursery and Pre-School, they become part of the St Clare's family, with access to eleven acres of magnificent grounds and all the facilities and resources available at an independent school. A child's early childhood experiences, relationships and surroundings fundamentally shape their whole lives.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from Luke H (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023

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Excellent nursery. Such a brilliant team of staff. We would highly recommend St Clare’s School Nursery. The school has really brought the best out in our daughter; she’s grown in confidence and ability dramatically since starting. The class sizes and small, and this makes it so focused on individual

progress.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions & Marketing Officer at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. It means so much to the whole team. It has been really wonderful to watch her confidence grow since joining St Clare's School Nursery.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from Marie-Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2023

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The nursery is such a welcoming place, for both my son and me. The staff are friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Their standard of care is excellent, they know my child so well, they understand his needs and wants, and how to help him to develop further.
Communication is excellent, both verbally

and electronically. I know my child is happy, safe and learning, and how I can help him to support the work of the school.
Above all my son is happy, he enjoys time with his friends and I know he is being looked after at all times.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It is wonderful that your son is so happy. At St Clare's we aim to provide a safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment for children to enjoy play and learning experiences.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from Clare N (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023

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St Clare's Nursery is a wonderfully caring and nurturing environment. My son started in December 2022 and since then he has come on in leaps and bounds. The variety of activities and individually tailored care from the teachers means that he has flourished in this environment. The communication from

staff has been exceptional, we are well-informed on his progress and are so pleased we choose this nursery!

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions & Marketing Officer at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review of our nursery. It means so much to our nursery team.
We aim to support all our children by creating an environment that has a good balance of quality teaching and education, as well as opportunities for play-based experiences, where the children choose and lead their learning.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from Karen P (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2023

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Caring, nurturing environment for my daughter. Amazing staff and wonderful facilities, with a lovely safe garden that she absolutely loves playing in. Her speech has developed hugely since she began in January 2023. The teaching that they receive is outstanding. A superb nursery that I would highly

recommend.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review of our nursery. It means so much to us all that you are so pleased with how happy and settled she is already. I know she loves Forest School on a Friday! The children are so lucky to be able to develop and grow in such wonderful grounds and facilities.

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Review of
St Clare's School Nursery
from Jennifer L (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022

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We were nervous about our daughter starting nursery full time but the staff went above and beyond to make her feel welcome and give her the best possible start to her education. The teachers genuinely care about all the children and work hard to create a great learning environment for them. I cannot

recommend the nursery enough.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

We really appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means so much to us all.

It has been wonderful to see your daughter settled and thriving. I am sure it was a very proud moment seeing her on stage for the Nursery Nativity.

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Review of
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from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022

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We moved our daughter to this nursery in January, and she has settled very well. The staff are caring and professional. The activities provided are fun and educational, allowing all children to develop both academically and socially.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend St Clare’s to other parents and

carers.

Reply from Holly Fowlkes, Admissions Registrar at St Clare's School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of our lovely nursery. It has been wonderful to see how quickly your daughter has settled in from her first morning with us.
She has really enjoyed the real-life authentic experiences we offer in the early years such as the wormery, the trip to the garden centre to choose and buy the nursery fish and to choose and buy their own cake in the cafe. These experiences are hands-on, purposeful and meaningful to the children, encouraging children’s independence, and offering risk, challenge and opportunities to experience success along the learning journey. They are rooted in real-life, authentic contexts, to engage children in deep levels of involvement and long periods of uninterrupted active learning.

I am sure she will love the whole range of natural resources that have been delivered in the last few weeks.

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