Spring Nursery RAF Halton

Halton, Tring Road, Aylesbury HP22 5PN
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9.6 34 Reviews
  • Spring Nursery RAF Halton, Aylesbury
Spring Nursery RAF Halton takes pride in providing exceptional childcare and early education services. Here are the highlights:

The nursery has received the highest rating from OFSTED (September 2018), ensuring quality care and education for your child.

Age Groups, room and opening times:

Discoverers (Ages 2-5): The Discoverers room caters to children aged 2 to 5 years.
Explorers (Ages 0-2): The Explorers room is designed for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 2 years.

The nursery is open 51 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The nursery boasts a spacious garden with various features. Children can enjoy a bike track and explore the outdoors in a covered area, regardless of the weather.

There is a dedicated Forest School area where children participate in weekly Forest School sessions.

These sessions encourage outdoor exploration, creativity, and a deeper connection with nature which aligns with the personal nursery vision which is fostering a love for the outdoors.

Boogie Mite music sessions are offered across all age groups.

These engaging sessions enhance various areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum in a unique and enjoyable way.

Experienced and committed staff:

The fantastic staff team includes dedicated professionals who have been with the nursery for over 10 years. They bring a wealth of skills and expertise to create a nurturing and stimulating environment. Continuous training ensures that staff stay up-to-date and continually improve their practice.

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Care Provided by Spring Nursery RAF Halton

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Madieke Aarssen (Acting Nursery Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Priority given to military
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Spring Nursery RAF Halton

  • Fees can be requested by emailing direct or booking a tour.
    Sessions range in price depending on session times and age range.
    Our prices are very competitive and we offer discounts for service personnel.

Spring Nursery RAF Halton Reviews (34)

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9.6

Spring Nursery RAF Halton has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.631) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Spring Nursery RAF Halton has 34 reviews.

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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are excellent. The range of activities provided for the children to do is very good. My son loves going to Spring Nursery, the focus on outdoor play and nature-related activity is right up his street. The staff are caring and upload lots of photos of the children whilst they are taking
part in the daily activities onto the Famly app.

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Review from Melissa S (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Spring Nursery Baby Room are outstanding. Our little boy loves the staff and enjoys his time there. We love the app they use to keep us updated. The staff really cares about the children in their care and actively engaging with the parents in a positive way. A great team. Thank you.

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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love Spring. I would like to start by saying what an amazing and friendly nursery Spring Halton is. We were extremely nervous about starting our six-month-old, all the staff we cannot thank you enough for the warm welcome, love and smiles you show our little man every time he comes. The team are very
professional and organised and we 100% feel confident in all of you. We are extremely happy to be a part of the spring family. Thank you all.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have attended Spring Nursery. The staff have been warm and attentive to our needs throughout and always made/make great efforts to ensure the nursery is a warm and fun environment. My daughters were/are always doing arts and crafts which they love. The garden is a big, lovely open
space with plenty to keep them occupied.

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Review from Jill M (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Springs in July after two years at a childminders. He initially struggled with the transition but his key workers were excellent. They treated him with a balance of care and tuff love and as a result, he settled in quickly. The range of activities he does on a weekly basis is huge
and as a result, we have seen an improvement in his confidence and skillsets. We have found the staff excellent to deal with. They have been friendly welcoming and reassuring through the transition period. I would highly recommend Springs.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. So much so when we walk past at the weekend she gets excited and wants to go in. The staff are so attentive and caring. My daughter has a dairy allergy and they provide her with alternatives and always check with me before giving her anything new. She mostly
enjoys playing outside and is able to every day no matter the weather. I especially enjoy the App and being able to see what she has been up to all day. I also enjoy the weekly photos posted. I cannot recommend Spring enough. I leave for work every day knowing she is safe and happy. What more could a parent ask for!

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Review from Aislinn H (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first time mother with a lot of anxiety around leaving my 11-month-old daughter, I could not have received a more supportive or warm welcome to Spring Nursery. The staff are affectionate, energetic, gentle, understanding and incredibly professional. They really do work tirelessly and I appreciate
the love and care that they show my daughter every day beyond words. I feel the staff have also looked after me as well as my daughter and helped me to adjust! Lots of reassurances, support and regular updates and photographs to keep my mind at ease. The nursery is in a fantastic setting with excellent indoor and outdoor areas for the little ones to explore. There is such a wonderful variety of engaging activities and play options - singing, exploring, arts and crafts, storytime, dancing etc. So many ways to inspire little imaginations. Thank you to the amazing staff for their incredible efforts and hard work. You are valued and appreciated!

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Review from Sashi M (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have attended Spring Nursery from September 2018 three days per week. The staff are very attentive and certainly made the transition much easier to leave my very precious girls at nursery. They at all times, go above and beyond and have fulfilled our expectations daily. They care for
the children like they are their own. They are kind, caring and extremely hard working and we can’t thank the staff enough for their continuous hard work and commitment to the nursery. Both my girls love attending the nursery setting and often talk about the staff, asking if it is a nursery day. They go in with big smiles and leave with the same. Unfortunately, my eldest daughter has now outgrown the setting and has started school, but is always very excited to know she can go and collect her little sister and see old staff and friends. She talks about the nursery in such a positive way and says she misses it all. Thank you doesn't seem enough - keep up the outstanding work.

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Review from Simon V (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed by Spring Nursery. The staff are all very friendly and inspire trust in the care they provide. The environment is clean and safe while remaining fun for the children.

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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Spring Nursery RAF Halton is a wonderful setting for my child to learn and develop. In June 2019 the nursery sent me some wonderful photos of my 10-month-old child putting pieces of a puzzle into a frame. She was so happy. The staff are so attentive that my child loves going in every single day. The
setting itself has a wonderful garden with covered areas so the children get to go outside every single day and I am often jealous of the fantastic array of food that the children get. I am so glad my child has a place at Spring.

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Review from W I T H H (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An outstanding nursery that has provided great care, attention and support to my child. This nursery has given my child the confidence to interact with other adults and children.


First class.


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Review from Michelle L (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this setting in January 2019 following a bad time in a previous setting. He was a little nervous to begin with but the staff were amazing. They always updated me that he was okay and settled via the Famly app after I had left, they always made me feel at ease and comfortable. All the
staff are very welcoming and friendly. The nursery itself is clean, there’s is so much for the children to do. The food is outstanding and my son enjoys his meals every day. The staff have so much love and care towards the children they look after. My son has progressed massively since attending. It’s a shame he leaves for big school soon.

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Review from Jennifer F (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is and has been amazing for my little girl, not only have they been supportive to us as parents, they have guided and helped mould my little one into a confident two year so far.


They are always beaming with positivity and you can clearly see the children’s welfare and learning is there

number one priority.


The staff are very approachable and the nursery itself is always very clean and tidy.


I would highly recommend to everyone.


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Review from Kayleigh D (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the nursery brilliant in every aspect. The staff are friendly, kind and caring. Always lots of different and stimulating activities for the children. When my son started they instantly picked up on the fact he was delayed with his speech and language. They referred him very quickly and
started working with him to improve it. He has since come on leaps and bounds with his speech.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.631)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.631) out of 10 for Spring Nursery RAF Halton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.981 for Spring Nursery RAF Halton is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.981

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.65 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Spring Nursery RAF Halton is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.75

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Sun Safety Award 2024

Recipient: Spring Nursery RAF Halton

Date: Sunday 28 Apr 2024 More details

Food Standard Hygiene rating 5

Recipient: Spring Nursery RAF Halton

Date: Thursday 25 Apr 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

Recipient: Spring by Action for Children

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Madieke

Madieke Aarssen

Job Title: Nursery Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

I am a caring, dedicated and motivated person who has lived in the UK for the past 17 years with an English Level 3 qualification in childcare and 14 years of Childcare experience.


I have worked at Spring Nursery RAF Halton since 2017 and have managed the setting since 2019. I then stepped down back to Deputy Manager in 2022 as this is a role I enjoy more. I like supporting the team and thinking of unique ways to improve the nursery.


In my spare time, I like exploring new environments with my fiancé and little boy, I enjoy cooking and travelling to The Netherlands to visit my family.


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