Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

244 Wendover Road, Aylesbury HP21 9PD
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  • Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury), Aylesbury
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 Kirsty G (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t recommend Grasshoppers Day Nursery highly enough. What a wonderful place with an exceptional team! Right from the beginning, our son was made to feel welcome, safe and cared for and this continued for his time there.
The staff were always on hand to discuss progress and answer questions
and the facilities are great. The outside space was a particular hit and provided the children with lots of opportunities to explore and play.
The menus always looked great and our son never complained about what he had to eat.
It is such a great feeling to know your child is in safe hands and at Grasshoppers Day nursery we always felt that. They felt part of our extended family. Thank you so much!

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Review from Simone D (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children (now aged 3 and 9) were looked after, cared for and encouraged to be the children they are now. The staff are excellent, they are friendly, kind and caring and you can tell they love their job. Most importantly my children were happy to be there.

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Review from Luisa C (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Grasshoppers for 2-years and loved it! The staff have been so friendly and caring and have always been welcoming. The facilities are great and what I loved was the big outdoor space they had! I highly recommend this nursery for any child!

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Review from Alice S (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Grasshoppers just after his first birthday and has recently left to start school. From day one I felt a sense of ease dropping him off knowing he was being so well cared for whilst having fun and learning. He has always enjoyed going to Grasshoppers, I cannot fault all the staff, they
have been wonderful and he created bonds with them all. My youngest son now attends Grasshoppers and they have gone out of their way to be accommodating to his never-ending list of allergies!

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Review from Amanda A (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I write this review as our second daughter has just spent her last day at Grasshoppers. We are so saddened that the time has come for our youngest to leave and move on but what a wonderful, nurturing environment all the staff create for the children. Our daughters both grew in confidence during their
time, enjoyed their days and we felt the care was second to none from the very first day. The most welcoming place, the very best staff. I would recommend this nursery in a heartbeat.

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Review from Daniel F (Father of Child) published on 13 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole nursery team has been amazing all these years. Our daughters are very happy here and Grasshoppers team has been a key part in helping them to become the loving and confident little girls they are now. Choosing Grasshoppers Nursery is one of the best decisions we have ever made and we don't
hesitate to recommend it to everyone. The staff in every room is fantastic, really caring and gives them every opportunity to develop and learn. The nursery have plenty of resources and different activities every week, they all are very helpful and friendly and the rear garden is amazing, I have always loved seeing them playing in it. We are moving to another area of the country and we will be missing them greatly. During the last 5 years, Grasshoppers team have become part of our family and shared many of the great moments in the development of our girls. We will be leaving with many fond memories and knowing that the time they spent here, will be a key foundation on their development.

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Review from Navneet G (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring staff, my kids both went to Grasshoppers and both had an amazing time. They both never want to leave, made good friends. I will definitely recommend Grasshoppers to new parents who are looking for nursery for their kids.

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Review from Aimee M (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at grasshoppers for just over 2 years and he has thrived there. The staff are incredible and go above and beyond. They always make you feel comfortable and I always know what he is up to by their parent zone app. I would not have picked a better setting for my son. Grasshoppers is without
a doubt the best nursery in Aylesbury.

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Review from Edna P (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Grasshoppers for 5 months. I could not be happier with the experience. All the staff were extremely accessible, kind and always available for any query. My daughter was always happy in the morning every time I've dropped her there. I would recommend this nursery to anyone who wants
their child to be properly looked after!

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Review from Michelle R (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not recommend Grasshoppers Day Nursery enough! Our eldest progressed through each of the four rooms and they were all fantastic. The care and attention they received, the focus on their development, the social interactions with both staff and children, the consistent updates throughout their
time there. We can not fault the staff throughout the whole nursery. Our youngest joined the Caterpillar's room and they were incredible! We knew they would be from our previous experience but the staff went above and beyond what was expected. Two extremely happy children and parents. A wonderful nursery setting with an exceptional staff!

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Review from Ashleigh T (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Grasshoppers is a wonderful nursery. We have no doubt that the care provided has been exceptional. So much so, that our son was originally part-time at two nurseries, but we moved him to full-time at Grasshoppers as we were so impressed. The staff are so friendly and truly loved by our little boy. They
have helped develop his self-confidence and love of learning. The management and support staff are amazing and so helpful. We have always felt well informed and able to ask any questions. The photos and updates received via the ParentZone app are a great way to feel more connected to the nursery and to help guide conversations with our son regarding what he's been up to. The countless difficulties the nursery has faced due to the pandemic have been handled exceptionally well and we are incredibly grateful to the Grasshoppers team for the lengths they have gone to in ensuring a safe, welcoming environment continues to be provided during this crazy time.

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Review from Natalie (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dropping your child off at nursery can be such a daunting experience, however, from the moment I stepped into Grasshoppers all my apprehensions just melted away. The staff took such time and care getting to know my son and my family and we were made to feel so incredibly welcomed and there is such a
sense of warmth and support throughout the whole nursery environment. I have daily updates letting me know how well my son has eaten and slept as well as wonderful photos and observations keeping me up to date with his learning and the progress he has made since his start date. Due to my child being born during the Covid-19 pandemic I was so worried he would not settle due to lack of social contact however the staff have settled him so well that there are no tears when I drop off which means I can do my daily job without having to worry. This nursery is Ofsted outstanding and you can see why, without a doubt, the love, care, teaching and support from every member of staff is second to none.

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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From day 1 the staff were caring and nurturing towards my daughter. They have helped her grow in self-confidence and plan activities that will help her develop in all areas of childhood. They look after the child as a whole and respond to any concerns or queries promptly, professionally and with a supportive
and caring attitude, working alongside parents to help children grow and develop. My daughter has loved her time there.

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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Grasshoppers for just over a year now, originally attending one day a week to two days.
We have been so happy with the care and teaching she receives. She is thriving in every way and loves her days there. She settled in really well after being away during the lockdown, and
this is in no small part to the whole team helping her to settle back in.
She loves being outdoors and loves the huge garden and facilities outside.
I highly recommend it!

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Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Grasshoppers for around two and a half years now and has absolutely thrived here. He really looks forward to his day and I’m always so pleased with the hugely varied topics they look at. They provide the parents with a weekly newsletter which details the theme they will be structuring
the week around and this enables me to really engage with him after his day at preschool. I receive daily messages on what he has eaten and how much, which is really helpful. The nursery staff are absolutely fantastic. I cannot praise them highly enough. I feel so confident leaving my son there on his days in and know he will have a varied and engaging day. The huge garden is a massive plus and is used frequently, which my son loves. The management team are always very approachable and I really feel like I can always contact them with any questions/ concerns I have. This nursery/ preschool is fantastic and my son will hugely miss going but they have set him up well for starting school.

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Review from Simon H (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely amazing nursery with superb staff, the care and attention towards the children is second to none.
Food options are carefully thought out and the activities available are very good, especially the massive garden.

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Review from T F (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two daughters who attend Grasshoppers Day Nursery. My eldest daughter, who is at pre-school, has absolutely loved her setting in period and her full official days at the nursery. She did not want to leave every time I pick her up.
My youngest daughter is in the Bumble Bees room and was unsettled
during drop-offs, but after 10 minutes, she was fine and really enjoyed her days.
The staff are very attentive and accommodating. I am really pleased with Grasshoppers Day Nursery. The app is really good to check on my daughter's development.

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Review from Billie Jayne (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) enough. Each member of staff provides an outstanding service and as a team they make the nursery setting a remarkable one. It is very clear that each practitioner has a passion for ‘what they do’, they provide exceptional care and education to
all children and also demonstrate a very solid relationship with us, as parents. My daughters attend the setting and I am exceptionally happy at the way each practitioner delivers brilliance at all times. My daughters have come on leaps and bounds and that is because of the passion that each individual has. I am exceptionally pleased at the way they are preparing my eldest for Reception and cannot recommend the School Readiness Programme anymore. It is very clear to see that each practitioner has a passion for ‘what they do’ and I’m so proud that both my daughters is part of Grasshoppers Day Nursery (Aylesbury) setting.

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Review from Nicola K (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is really refreshing to be met by the lady in the pre school room at the early morning drop off. We have no tears and have to remind my child to say goodbye when she is there as she is so good at distracting him and always so positive and smiley.

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Review from Natalia C (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had outstanding care for our daughter for four years.
The environment is safe, clean, warm and a joy to be in. What makes this place special is the people who work there. They are true ‘kid lovers’. The management is so professional, approachable, caring, supportive. The team has always gone out
of their way to accommodate our daughter’s needs. I have always been amazed by the range of activities they offer. The parent's app is great!
The key workers are exceptional and our daughter really connected with them. When she was in Bumble Bees room, her key worker has done a fantastic job in helping her with speech and language development, for which we are forever grateful. Our daughter will be going to school this September and I know they have made her feel secure and happy to be ready for school and to thrive. We are very impressed with Grasshoppers comprehensive preschool program, it's absolutely brilliant! We are feeling very lucky and blessed to be part of the Grasshoppers family.

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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.


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