Karen Hazelden | 2 Day Nurseries

Review of
Almond House Nursery
from G G (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024

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My daughter recently joined Almond House. The quality of care that has been provided along with the attention to detail to the progression of my daughter has been outstanding.
Kind and friendly staff are transparent with details of what my daughter has been up to during the day, her diet and fluid

intake and naps.
As a parent my mind has been put at ease with the regular updates and photos that are uploaded to the app and the attention to detail involved in changing activities throughout the day.
Additionally, through the app parents are provided with activity ideas heading into the weekend which is great for when you are stuck for something to do and provides a familiar topic for our little ones to discuss as a topic of conversation and interaction.
Could not recommend Almond House more!

Reply from Karen Hazelden, Owner at Almond House Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so glad that you are happy with everything!

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Sam E (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2023

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My daughter has attended since she was nine months old (she is now nearly four). I’m so proud of the person she is turning into, and I know the massive part Almond House has played. Thanks again for everything - can't recommend it enough.

Reply from Karen Hazelden, Owner at Almond House Nursery

We're so pleased you're happy with everything; thank you for your kind words.

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Review of
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from Charlotte F (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023

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My girl goes here (my eldest son used to). She loves the staff, activities and the food! The building is very homely. The staff are really friendly and caring and give regular updates. I’d really recommend it.

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Review of
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from R S (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2023

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Almond House look after my son and do a great job. A variety of activities, friendly staff and an amazing variety of meals weekly help my little boy explore new tastes and foods. It’s helpful with work, seeing what he has been doing throughout the day and all the different activities he has taken part

in.

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Sophie c (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023

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My 3 year old son has been going to Almond House Nursery for a year now, one day a week when I attend Uni. Yesterday, I picked him up, and he ran to me for a cuddle. As soon as I picked him up, I smelt poo. His Nappy was absolutely caked in faeces, to the point it was all up his back. I laid him down

to clean him straight away and again, he was red raw, crying and wriggling in pain as I wiped off the poo, to the point I had to ask the staff for a bowl of cool water to clean him. You can imagine the pain of a red raw bum/scrotum, and being wiped with baby wipes. He was screaming saying "mummy put some cream on" He was crying, I was crying!! Got him home, 'naked from the waist down, as he was too sore to re-dress'. I told the nursery to cancel the contract with immediate effect and my son will not be going back. It is such a shame because most of the staff are lovely, but just proves they have too many children in this 'care setting', to provide adequate care to the children.

Reply from Megan Bell, Manager at Almond House Nursery

We are sorry that you have had a negative experience at Almond House. We pride ourselves on our high standards and quality care and education and take matters like this very seriously.
We have a robust nappy-changing policy which was adhered to throughout the day, with your child’s nappy being changed twenty minutes before arrival and a member of our team offered to change before leaving. The team have been deeply saddened by the incident and I can assure you this is not up to Almond House standards. We wish you all the best for the future.
Best wishes,

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Elisa F (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023

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Our boy has been attending Almond House for just over six months now, and he absolutely loves it.
The staff are friendly and kind; they give regular updates through the app and are more than happy to chat more in detail about what he’s been up to that day at drop off and pick up. I really feel that

they care about him, which is lovely. We’ve always struggled to get our son to nap, which was a concern for us, but they manage where we fail. He rarely naps at home now but still usually naps at nursery!
The food is top-notch and varied too, which is wonderful, as we try to eat well at home, so it’s nice that he’s getting nutritious, homemade food at nursery too. I was lucky enough to sample some of the food at an open day in the spring and was really impressed.
Since starting at Almond House, our relatives and friends have also noticed that our son is much more sociable too, happier to go to them, and much more confident.

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Erika D (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023

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Both my children go to Almond House. My little boy was under two when he started, and he is four this year. They have been fantastic with him and us as parents and very supportive. They've adapted to my son to make his time there comfortable and enjoyable. (My son is SEN) I couldn't have received more

support and guidance, and I continue to do so. My little girl, who has also just turned two, also goes to this nursery now, and we've already noticed a difference in her speech and social interactions. They both love going to the nursery, and the staff are very professional, knowledgeable and supportive. Thanks, Almond House.

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Alison C (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023

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My eldest son was born in 2020 and started at Almond House in 2021. We chose to send him to nursery because, as a lockdown baby, he had no outside interactions with other children for the first year of his life. In the two years he has been there, he has gained so much confidence and has helped massively

with his social skills. He loves the staff who work there and always comes home a happy little boy!

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from L K (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023

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A wonderful nursery! Our daughter is in her last few weeks now before she starts school and has had a great few years here. All the staff are super helpful and friendly and have given a great start to our daughter's education and social skills. I 100% recommend.

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Alexandra R (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023

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My little boy is the fantastic, clever and curious child he is because of the staff at Almond House. They offer him the best experience possible, and I couldn't recommend them enough. I love seeing the daily pictures and am jealous of the fabulous food he eats there. He is happy there, and as a Mum,

that makes me feel happy and reassured I made the best choice in sending him to Almond House.

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Review of
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from Julie H (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023

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My two daughters love Almond House and all the staff (especially two members of staff) they are so excited to go and have formed amazing friendships.
The chef makes fabulous fresh food daily and even has time to occasionally spoil the parents with yummy cakes too!

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Review of
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from L F (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023

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My little girl goes to Almond House and absolutely loves it. She is thriving there and has come on leaps and bounds in her development, always able to tell me about her day. Great relationship with the staff and the beautiful food she eats at the nursery.
It’s a big thing to choose a nursery for your

little one to go to, to be in someone else’s care, but I couldn’t have chosen better.
Regular updates on how she is getting on in the room and observations and photos are regularly sent.

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Julia B (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023

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Have sent both our boys to Almond House, our youngest has just started, and the staff have been amazing. Put our minds at ease, and he is so happy! What an amazing team and facilities!
The parent-staff relationship cannot be faulted - communication, updates and photos are always delivered at such

a high standard.

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Review of
Triangle House Private Day Nursery
from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023

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We'd be lost without Triangle House, they really feel like an extension of the family, they currently look after our 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son and they absolutely love it. The staff are their greatest asset, such wonderful people.

Reply from Karen Hazelden, Owner at Triangle House Private Day Nursery

Thank you Lauren! We love looking after both of your little ones!

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Morgan B (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023

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100% recommend! My little boy's face lights up when I ask him if he’s going to nursery today and he’s always full of smiles and happy to go to the staff members. They are really lovely with him and he seems to share a bond with a good amount of the staff here.

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Eleanor M (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023

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My little boy has been at Almond House Nursery for just over a year now and he has developed so much with his development, learning and speech and this has been supported by his time at the nursery. He has built great relationships with all of the staff who work there and happily walks into nursery

each morning, happy to be there and never has any issues. Thank you for looking after my little boy.

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Kira H (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2023

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My child has been at this nursery for a few months now, and I’ve absolutely loved it! I appreciate the regular updates and photos of my child’s day using the Famly app (including how much of their meal they ate, times of nappy changes and if it was wet or dirty, how long and when they had a nap etc.)

and my child seems happy and comfortable with the staff. One of the highlights of the nursery is their chef. Every week he creates a diverse and nutritious menu for the children. Some of my favourite meals include: kid friendly sushi, stir fry with noodles, tofu nuggets, many different pasta dishes and lots more!
My kid has come back from nursery with newly learned songs and even a new baby sign for water!
If I had to say one negative (and that’s a hard task) I’d say it’s unfortunate that they don’t do term time places for children who don’t get free childcare hours. As a parent who studies, I’d love the option to have my kid at home for half term.

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Kirsty W (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023

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My daughter has been attending Pre school at Almond House Nursery since February. She has settled in really quickly thanks to the amazing caring, fun and professional staff. Her education is a priority and she is exposed to lots of different experiences and opportunities too. I would highly recommend

this nursery.

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Review of
Triangle House Private Day Nursery
from A A (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2021

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Triangle House is a wonderful nursery with lovely and dedicated staff. My daughter has come along leaps and bounds since starting here and the care has been absolutely exceptional. They provide fresh healthy meals every day too which I am often jealous of, when we receive the menu. Couldn't recommend

this nursery enough!

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Review of
Almond House Nursery
from Siobhan T (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021

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My baby and toddler both attend Almond House and I can’t recommend it highly enough. All the staff are very professional and committed to helping each child’s personal development. The daily updates and photos via the app are fantastic. Especially for parents who are unsure about leaving their babies

for the first time.

Reply from Brit Hazelden, Manager at Almond House Nursery

Thank you so much for these kind words, Siobhan. We are so glad your little ones are enjoying their experience here at Almond House, and we look forward to seeing them learn and grow with us. All the best, Almond House Team.

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