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Albion House Day Nursery
from J N (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025

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My baby girl has just started in January and she loves it. Every day we drop her off she smiles at staff. I can see that the staff care so much about the children and all the staff are lovely and communicative.

Reply from Lizzy Soper, Manger at Albion House Day Nursery

Thank you. It has been a pleasure to settle your daughter into nursery and hope it brings comfort that she is happy with us.

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Review of
The Old School Nursery
from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025

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Calm and nurturing environment for babies and toddlers. Really lovely staff and good communication with parents - they use an app to update through the day and always have a clear handover at pick up. Really pleased with the care for our daughter and would recommend to others!

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it means the world to us!

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Review of
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from Jessica W (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025

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Do not pick any other nursery in this area! Having lived in the area for 25 years and had experience of many local settings, the Old School Nursery by far exceeds others.
Each child is cared for as an individual in a home from home setting. The small size means the care is like a large family but

with the advantage over child minders of social interaction with a few more children. There is an outdoors ethos and nurturing environment. Whether your child has a routine or each day goes with the flow the nursery adapts to the little one's needs. Their comprehensive learning environment I cannot believe what my daughter has learnt in terms of emotions, counting, speech, communication and motor development. Most of all the staff are lovely and my daughter reaches out for them each morning. She even asks at 2 years old to go and play at nursery on our weekend! I would definitely recommend this nursery to any parents.

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

This is such a lovely read, thank you so much! We love having your daughter with us and I am so proud of the progress she has made from baby room into toddlers!

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Review of
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from Diana S (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025

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What a wonderful nursery in a beautiful setting. I personally find the app fantastic. Daily updates are so reassuring and make us as parents feel included our daughter's day, and also gives us nuggets of information that we can use to aid conversation with her when she gets home. Staff are so caring,

very helpful and extremely flexible. The team are genuinely interested in her development and are proactive in ensuring the schedule works for you. I trust my daughter is in safe hands when she's there.

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you for the lovely words! We love having your daughter with us and seeing how quickly she has settled in!

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Review of
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from R C (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025

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Excellent nursery! Both daughters who have attended have loved going and have bonded amazingly with their key workers. All the staff are so lovely and easy to talk to and they work with you to ensure the best care for the children they are looking after. Definitely recommend.

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, all of your children are an absolute delight!

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Review of
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from Rose W (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025

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This nursery is absolutely amazing and my toddler has thrived since coming here. She has learnt so many things and developed so many friendships. She loves all the activities and playing in their amazing garden. The staff are so lovely and all very friendly. My daughter loves all the staff and never

has anything to complain about.
Absolutely cannot recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Lizzy Soper, Manager at Albion House Day Nursery

Thank you, such lovely feedback. It has been a pleasure to look after your daughter and we also look forward to welcoming your son soon enough.

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Review of
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from G J (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2025

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After reading the reviews from other parents and seeing the facilities, it was decided to put my daughter in the capable hands of the staff at Albion House Day Nursery.
It proved to be the best decision. The friendliness, care and attention shown by all the staff put me at ease - as leaving your child

with strangers isn't a natural thing to do! They nurtured my daughter and through play, education and teaching social interaction, developed her ready for primary school. She is now thriving at school.
Without any hesitation, I placed my youngest daughter there too and staff are currently providing the same level of care and attention preparing her for when she goes to school later this year.
I cannot thank the management and their amazing team enough, and for any parent wondering if Albion House Day Nursery would be right for their child, I'd 100% recommend it. Thank you!

Reply from Lizzy Soper, Manager at Albion House Day Nursery

Thank you, such lovely words. It has been a pleasure to look after both of your girls.

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Review of
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from Susannah N (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025

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We've been part of this nursery for years now, with both of my children attending, and I honestly can't recommend it enough. The setting is just wonderful - homely, welcoming, and full of opportunities for the children to engage with nature and each other. I really love the hygge approach, and I feel

it's been so beneficial for my children, helping them feel safe, happy, and nurtured. The staff are fantastic - friendly, warm, and brilliant with the children. My eldest, who has now moved on to primary school, is excelling in phonics and other areas and I put a huge part of that down to the activities and experiences she had here. It really prepared her so well. And I have to mention the food - my children have made it very clear that nursery meals are far superior to my own cooking! All in all, it's just a brilliant nursery, and I feel lucky that both of my children have had the chance to be part of it.

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review, Susannah. It's so nice to know you love and understand our ethos, as well as the amazing news about your eldest! Both of your children have been treasures to have with us! (The chef will also be pleased to hear about her delicious cooking making the review!)

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Review of
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from H J (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025

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I cannot fault The Old School Nursery, our son has been attending for just over 2 years and loves going to nursery. The staff are all kind and caring, the setting is an ideal size as to be stimulating but not overwhelming and he always eats really well (all delicious home-cooked food). Our younger son

will be starting soon and we have no concerns about the nurturing environment he'll be entering and the care he'll receive. He will likely come on leaps and bounds just as his brother did.

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you, H! We cannot wait for number 2 to start with us soon.

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Review of
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from S S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025

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Our son has settled into the Old School Nursery brilliantly. Most importantly, he is happy, but he is also challenged and supported to make progress against the developmental steps. Communication from the nursery is effective, and we love getting regular updates and seeing what he's getting up to- it

helps us talk to him about his play at home. The hygge approach makes the environment inviting and cosy. Outdoor learning is a key part of the children's learning which we love. Parents/carers are warmly welcomed inside at pick up/drop off. We would highly recommend!

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and understanding of our ethos! It's a pleasure having your son with us each day

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Review of
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from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025

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Such a beautiful nursery set in a lovely rural location. The staff are amazing and plan new activities for the children daily and the amazing cook prepares the most delicious home-cooked meals which my daughter has enjoyed. She has been going since she was 7 months and has thrived and grown from a crawling

baby to a writing, potty-trained little pre-schooler. She will be starting school this September well-prepared!

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review Laura, we love having your daughter with us and will miss you both when she leaves for school!

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Review of
Albion House Day Nursery
from Emily R (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025

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If I could give 10 stars I would! My son has been going to this nursery for 2 years. The team are utterly amazing and the environment is so creative. The staff are all so friendly and supportive and my son has learnt so so much from all of the activities he takes part in. I cannot thank Albion enough!

You deserve medals!

Reply from Lizzy Soper, Manager at Albion House Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, We have loved helping your son flourish over the past 2 years.

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Review of
The Old School Nursery
from H M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025

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Our son loves attending The Old School Nursery, he receives delicious meals, and fantastic care and support from all the staff. The wonderful staff keep us updated throughout the day on what he has been up to via an app which is reassuring and we can see how well he is developing as well. The outdoor

space at the nursery is fantastic and they get the children outside and exploring in all weathers which is great. Our daughter has now left the nursery to go to school but still loves popping in and saying hello which shows how much of an impact it has had on her too.

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you for the review H! We love having your little one with us and are so grateful to have lovely families like you!

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Review of
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from E D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025

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I would highly recommend The Old School Nursery - from the moment I arrived for a first viewing, both myself and my son felt so welcome and at home. The staff have been wonderful in helping him to settle in and sending me updates during the day showing him happily involved in the many activities they

offer. I love how much time they spend outdoors, and my son especially loves watching the donkeys over the wall! It has been so lovely to see him flourish over the time he has attended the nursery so far, and I know he will continue to thrive thanks to the care and dedication of the staff and the fantastic environment they have created.

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, your son is an absolute pleasure to have at our nursery!

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Review of
The Old School Nursery
from S N (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025

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I cannot praise this nursery more highly; my daughter is now in pre-school and after receiving such fantastic care for both of our children over the last 6 years it's going to feel like a loss in our lives when she heads to school in September. The care and attention to the children's development is

superb, as is the communication with the parents and the photos and progress updates on the app brighten up my day. The staff know all the children really well and the small setting allows the children to build fantastic relationships with both staff and children alike. The support we received when toilet training was nothing short of excellent and the preparation for school work currently being conducted is fun, fresh and effective - I am in no doubt that my child will be ready to start school with confidence due to the efforts of this nursery. The outdoor space and connection to the countryside continue to be a real asset. We will really miss being part of The Old School family!

Reply from Taylor Stewart, Nursery Manager at The Old School Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review S! We love having your little one here, and she will be truly missed in September!

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Review of
Albion House Day Nursery
from G B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025

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I have had my eldest child full-time at Albion since June 2023 when he was only 9 months old - he's now two and I'm about to send my second child there as well. The nursery is small and has a real family/home-from-home feel and I truly believe that the staff at the nursery genuinely love the children

that they care for.
Given that I took the hard decision to go back to work full time, I'm comfortable knowing that my children are in an environment that not only keeps them safe but that stimulates and engages them as they grow. Staff turnover is relatively low, so the children can make safe attachments with staff - we often get asked at home what the staff are busy doing when he's not there!

Reply from Lizzy Soper, Manager at Albion House Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, it is a pleasure to have both of your boys.

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Review of
Albion House Day Nursery
from Leila F (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025

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Albion House is an amazing nursery! Both of my children have attended here and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to other parents. The nursery manager and team go above and beyond for my little one, who needs extra support. Thank you so much!

Reply from Lizzy Soper, Manager at Albion House Day Nursery

Always happy to help, it's a pleasure to have supported both of your children in their early years. Thank you for your kind words.

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Review of
Albion House Day Nursery
from Harriet C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025

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Our son has attended Albion House since he was 6 months old and settled in beautifully from day one. We were drawn to the nursery as there is a large focus on hygge and encouraging creativity within the children using natural and everyday objects, as well as encouraging outdoor play. We also liked that

it was a small nursery so felt there was a more homely and personal feel than others we visited. Our son is now 17 months old and is excited every morning when we drop him off, with collection being no different. The staff are beyond amazing and really do treat the children like their own with such care and attentiveness. We often ask them for advice and they are always happy to help and have lots of ideas and tips for us. Nothing we have ever requested has been too much to ask. Our child has a clear bond with the staff and we are always given a full run-down of his day. It really is so heartwarming to know he is in such safe and loving hands.

Reply from Lizzy soper, Manager at Albion House Day Nursery

Such lovely words Harriet, it is a pleasure to have your son and his endless smiles!

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Review of
The Old School Nursery
from C E (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025

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Lovely friendly and caring nursery. Staff are great and the environment is calming. A range of activities and outdoor play. Always seems a variety of food. Staff have been helpful and encouraging in potty training.

Reply from Mel Hart, Owner at The Old School Nursery

Thank you so much, We love that you really understand our Ethos, it is a pleasure to have your Daughter

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Review of
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from Dorian E (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025

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My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery. The small numbers is perfect for her as it made it less daunting for her when she first started. The staff have been brilliant and are very caring and friendly. The food has a lot of variety and is always healthy. We like that they play outside a lot

and are not put off by the wet and cold, we have recommended this nursery to friends.

Reply from Mel Hart, Owner at The Old School Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, It is a pleasure to help your Daughter learn and grow.

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