Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

244 Wendover Road, Aylesbury HP21 9PD
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Grasshoppers Day Nursery is a home-from-home environment set within a beautiful detached house with a stunning garden. They have also obtained their Green Flag award.

There is a large, enclosed and well-equipped garden with safe and secure areas for each age group. Outdoor activities are scheduled throughout the year to maximise the amount of time children spend in the open air.

The nursery offers a fully inclusive package, opening from 7.30-6.30 giving parents a convenient service.

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Care Provided by Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Corinna Whitbread (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 41
  • Total Places for Children
  • 73
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 2 Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.


Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) Reviews (147)

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Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has a Review Score of 10 (9.964) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has 147 reviews.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were delighted when we were offered a place for our daughter at Grasshoppers. Even when we went for our initial tour, we were warmly welcomed by all the staff we came into contact with. When our daughter joined Caterpillars, the staff were not only supportive of our daughter's needs to help her settle
as quickly as possible, they were also very considerate that I was a first-time mum and the stresses that can carry! I feel at such ease knowing she is in their care and having a great time. In the short period of time she has been attending Grasshoppers, we have seen her development progress, which is such a delight. So grateful to all the team that is contributing to her continuing development!

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Review from Sarah E (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is always clean and welcoming, all staff are very friendly. Both my children once there have a lovely time. My little one doesn't enjoy being dropped off but the staff are always happy to take him and even another lady went and spent some time with him the other day. An amazing nursery.

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Review from Jefferson C (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My second child attends here and we also had our daughter attend here a few years back I can not recommend Grasshoppers enough, they have amazing staff members and are professional.
My daughter really came out of her shell whilst at Grasshoppers and my son is slowly but surely adjusting to his time
there, but overall Grasshoppers has always been our choice since the start and now after having experienced our children going there, what we heard was not wrong and would highly recommend Grasshoppers to anyone who wants their child to have amazing care and support provided by them.

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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really want to thank Grasshoppers Day Nursery for all of their support and care for both of our children. We had been with Grasshoppers for 7 years and have seen both of our children grow and develop and they really prepared our children for school which made the transition seamless. The staff are
caring, compassionate, accommodating, thoughtful and professional. Not only did they help our children but they supported the parents with pastoral support too. The children enjoyed the play and the activities and socialising/making friends. We are glad we chose Grasshoppers Day Nursery.

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Review from Lorna E (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 5 of my children have attended over the last 16 years. I cannot praise them enough. My kids have been happy, settled and supported by the staff.
The settle-in process is reassuring. The communication is excellent.
The staff all seem to genuinely enjoy working with the children and helping them
develop crucial skills to start the journey to school.

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Review from J U (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot recommend this nursery enough and I only have positive feedback. The staff have all been lovely, with each key worker, my son has had I felt took a real interest in him and helped him develop. The rooms and outdoor space for them to play are fantastic and always look inviting and interesting
for the kids. He's really grown in confidence over the years and I credit a large part of that to going to Grasshoppers.

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Review from Sasha K (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and my daughter have had a fantastic time at Grasshoppers in Aylesbury. They settled well as the staff are so warm and welcoming every morning and they have an amazing time every day with so many activities to choose from. The rooms have all been renovated with new equipment/toys and really
look fantastic - the outside play area is a particular win with the kids. The staff are really engaged with the little ones, meaning we've seen great steps in their development!

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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing Grasshoppers Day Nursery was the best decision we made as parents and one which we routinely were grateful for making throughout our son's 3 years in their care. We cannot fault them in any way, and would (and do!) recommending them in a heartbeat. The care and support they provided our son
and us as first-time parents was second to none and every step of our journey with them, from our son starting at 1 year old, through to him leaving for school. The very best of nurseries and one very happy set of parents! Thank you.

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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Grasshoppers enough! My son only did one day a week but his confidence has grown so much! He is now leaving to start school and I feel Grasshoppers have really helped in getting him ready. All the staff are so lovely. Thank you to all at Grasshoppers.

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Review from Christine S (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has spent over a year here and I'm going to be so sad when she has to leave! The peace of mind we have dropping her off every morning knowing that she's in the best environment with people who genuinely care for her is just priceless. She has come on leaps and bounds and is always happy
to go in.
Every single member of staff without exception are kind, caring, professional, and loving to all the children. Not only that, the rooms and garden area are just brilliant, they're always changing around the toys and displays and having new focuses every week to challenge and delight the kids.
Gutted there isn't a Grasshoppers infant and junior school! Thank you to everyone there.

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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We came to view Grasshoppers last year and we knew as soon as we stepped through the door that it was the nursery we wanted our daughter to attend. We went to view 3 other nurseries but none of them compared as Grasshoppers set our standards so high. We love the home-from-home feel and we loved seeing
how well the children already attending were being cared for. Staff are attentive, informative and caring, my daughter also has a dairy allergy and I have no worries about sending her to nursery as they made us and make us feel so at ease. My daughter is thriving in their care and is always happy to attend as the staff who greet us always have big smiles and open arms.

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Review from Jade K (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My oldest child has been at Grasshoppers Day Nursery in Aylesbury since the baby room and he will be going to school this year. He has loved every room that he has been in and has recently moved into the new preschool pod which is just amazing! The staff throughout the setting are so caring and friendly,
you can tell they love doing what they do. My eldest always talks about the staff and how much fun he has in Preschool. I really wouldn’t choose anywhere else to send my children! my youngest child has been in the baby room for 10 months and he loves being in the Caterpillar room with one of the ladies who was also my first child’s keyworker. He always has so much fun with the staff in Caterpillars, they are all absolutely lovely and give the children the best possible start in nursery.

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Review from Evie S (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From day one, it was clear that this isn't your average nursery, the staff are like family, greeting everyone with big smiles and open arms every morning. They've created a warm and loving atmosphere that puts you at ease knowing they are always left in good hands.
What we love most is how they cater
to each child's individual needs and interests. They also worked really hard with us to support my son's speech and gave him time and patience for him to gain his confidence.
Communication is paramount and I always feel informed and involved in all their daily experiences, thanks to regular updates, photos, and opportunities to discuss their progress with the key workers. This transparency has not only reassured me as a parent but has also strengthened the bond between our family and the staff.
We can't thank you all enough for everything you have done and to help them grow and thrive in ways we never imagined, and we couldn't be more grateful.

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Review from Stacy W (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first-time parent returning to work full time, I didn't realise how anxiety-inducing it would be when your child also starts nursery. It's heartening that Grasshoppers took such thoughtful steps to ensure a smooth transition for my little one. Early preparation - Grasshoppers went above and beyond
by settling my child ahead of my return to work. Emotional support - Their kindness in providing me with tissues while my baby happily played with other children. The emotional support during this transition was invaluable. Happy little one - It's delightful that my child now smiles every day and willingly goes to their key worker. Loving care - Knowing your child is in safe hands and receiving loving care provides immense peace of mind. From my experience, it's evident that they prioritise both the child's and parent's well-being! Thank you so much to all the staff!

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had two children in Grasshoppers, the first starting in September 2019. The nursery and the staff have been exceptional throughout both children's time there and continue to provide the highest level of care and attention to all the children who attend. We couldn't have asked for a better setting
for our children. Our second child started attending with complex feeding needs. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate and support us and our child. They received specialist training from our medical team and made sure that we were all confident and comfortable with our child being in their care. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone in the area who is looking for exceptional care and early education for their children.

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Review from Anisha B (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest daughter joined Grasshoppers in August 2022 after we moved to the area. She joined Pre-School which she found daunting, but thanks to the wonderful teachers, she settled in relatively quickly making friends within the first day. She developed so much in the year that she spent at Pre-School,
she learnt to spell and sound out letters which helped her when she started school in September, as she is now on stage 5 books and is able to read without any help. Our youngest daughter started nursery in September in Caterpillars and immediately loved being there, she loved her teachers, she is now in Ladybirds and she is developing into a confident little girl, happy to go straight to nursery She's learning new words every day and loves singing songs and looking at books. It's a testament to the teachers who work hard to keep the children happy and occupied from 7.30 am - 6.30 pm 5 days a week.
Thank you to the Grasshoppers staff.

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Review from Helen P (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’d highly recommend Grasshoppers Nursery to all prospective parents. Both of our children enjoyed their time here and our youngest experienced all four stages of her early years at the nursery. The facilities are extensive, the staff are caring and welcoming and it has a personal feel to the care for
the individual child. We believe that both children felt ready to start infant school after their time in pre-school at Grasshoppers and this aided a successful transition.

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Review from Annie M (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My toddler loves Grasshoppers Day Nursery Aylesbury and we as parents think it is such a lovely place for him. The team in ladybirds have been fantastic and we really appreciate how they genuinely care for our little boy. I cannot thank them enough for being patient with me when we first started and
helping my little be confident without his parents around.

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been sending our daughters to Grasshoppers since our oldest joined the Caterpillar's room at 10 months old in 2015. During that time we have always been happy with the standard of care provided for them. The staff are always setting up great activities and learning opportunities for the children,
they’re always friendly and willing to chat about the day at pick-up. The nursery is well run with frequent communication provided to parents. We would recommend this nursery to others.

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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this nursery. My daughter started in the baby room and is about to graduate from the pre school room. All staff have shown a warm and welcoming approach and demonstrated a high standard of care. I believe the nursery is well led and staff are friendly yet professional at all times.
Communication has always been good. My child was encouraged and supported with her individual development and her needs were always met. They have always provided a wide range of activities with a great range of resources and equipment to support children’s play and development.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.964)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.964) out of 10 for Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) 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 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.964 for Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is calculated as follows: ( (348 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 360 Ratings = 4.964

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is based on 30 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 73 number of registered child places is 14.6, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Corinna

Corinna Whitbread

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2005

Corinna is the Manager of Grasshoppers Day Nursery in Aylesbury. Corinna has a wealth of experience, having worked at Childbase Partnership since 2005 and gaining a Level 3 qualification in Early Years.


What is your favourite feature of Grasshoppers?
The beautiful building itself and the large outdoor space available for all children to extend learning opportunities.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
What makes our nursery is our team- we are an extended supportive family. We all share the same passion for supporting our children to learn and develop through a blended curriculum.


Frequently Asked Questions about Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

What is the Age Range of Children that Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) accepts?

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) Open?

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) have capacity for?

Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has capacity for a total of 73 Children.

How far is Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) to the centre of Aylesbury?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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