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 Natalie (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has settled in really well over the past 6 months and I feel so confident and happy leaving him with the team.


His key worker was so helpful and reassuring when he initially started, always happy to speak to me - no matter how many times I called at first!


The rest of the team have

been just as engaging and always make such an effort with both my child and me - they make a big fuss of him when he arrives!


At the end of the day, they go through everything with me so thoroughly and patiently and give exactly the right level of detail. They are always happy to answer any questions I have, and I am always impressed of how well they are getting to know my child.


Thank you to everyone, I am so pleased I chose Grasshoppers.


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Review from Jenny G (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy adores nursery. He has strong bonds with both the adults and his peers. Yogurt and rice cakes are the highlight of his morning and playing in the garden with his friends ensures when I collect him he's ready for a good night's sleep! Can't thank Grasshoppers enough for their positive reinforcement
and unwavering passion for early years.

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Review from Daniela C (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really pleased with the amount of care and work I've seen at this nursery.
All the girls here are extremely polite and have a smile on the faces when we arrive. Every morning, no matter the weather, the Sun is shining in the nursery and you'll find someone ready to listen to your concerns or queries.
They're doing all sorts of things every day and my son is happy and he's growing nurtured with best. I really want to thank them for the great work they're doing. Thanks, girls!

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Review from Chloe G (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are absolutely made up with how well our son is thriving since starting at Grasshoppers. He was shy and anxious at times but staff have been so supportive and have encouraged him to get involved. He is now so sociable and his self-confidence is building every day. We are hugely reassured by the dedication,
experience and professionalism of all the staff. We would recommend this nursery to all our friends and family.

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Review from Gina T (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic place, great staff, couldn't rate them enough!
We have decided to put in for another day as I think my son would benefit so much from this. The staff are very friendly and helpful and make every effort to make you feel at ease.

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Review from Sara (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery - huge outdoor space and the children have regular access. Staff all very friendly and caring. Wide range of activities for the children and overall a lovely atmosphere and environment.

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Review from Annie K (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They always keep parents/guardians well informed about their children’s progress. Communication is the core of all business dealings and Grasshoppers are very good at it.
They take parents' concerns/ advice seriously and try very much to act on that.
They are very alert and supportive on the well
being of the children and show genuine concern when a child is not feeling well.
Emails are promptly sent out if their telephones are down and alternative phones are indicated to keep families in touch all the time.
They go out of their way to support newcomers who might be upset/afraid/anxious and this helps the parents to go to work etc. with peace of mind. They have practical contingency plans in the event of surprises eg. unpredictable weather. They always acknowledge/help when things do not go according to expectations eg missing clothes or spoilt clothing.

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Review from Charlie M (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I first visited the Grasshoppers Day Nursery I was very impressed by all of the facilities especially the playground and their commitment to healthy eating.
My son is enjoying every minute there, the staff are very kind and friendly, the weekly activities are great - learning by having fun, every
day I am surprised how much my son is learning.
A massive thank you to all the team there that make it such an enjoyable educational environment.

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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter recently moved up rooms to the 2-3-year-old room. The staff have been excellent supporting her with the transition from room to room. They have kept me informed of all the changes and made the transition smooth and hassle-free.

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Review from Tracey W (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is my second child to have attended Grasshoppers. Grasshoppers were the only nursery to send them to and deferred my return to work until they both had a place. My son will be leaving for big school and will really miss nursery, especially his keyworker who he adores. He has been lucky to have
her in two rooms during his nursery year. Grasshoppers is a wonderful, nurturing environment full of loving, professional staff. I have felt relaxed leaving my children in their care over the years. We will all really miss the nursery and all the wonderful staff. Thank you.

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Review from Stuart C (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 9 months. We have always been pleased with the staff and the care provided. My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it has set her up well for starting school. My son is also at the nursery and will continue to do so until he starts school.
Thank you to everybody at the nursery.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery - both of our girls have been very happy here. Excellent, friendly staff and great facilities.

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Review from Lucy O (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Grasshoppers a year ago and since then she has developed so much, socially, talking and walking! The staff are always super friendly and do everything they can to make sure she is happy and safe. There are lots of opportunities to meet other parents and for little ones to make
friends. I am very sad that she has to leave, the next nursery has a lot to live up to.

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Review from Caroline W (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has absolutely thrived at Grasshoppers. The staff are amazing and have provided a fantastic environment for my son to learn and grow and given a huge variety of different activities and experiences.


I can't praise Grasshoppers highly enough and would recommend it to anyone!


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Review from Juliet S (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a lovely 6 months with Grasshoppers. We really like coming here and our initial observations of Grasshoppers were accurate. They have been very friendly and patient and have always been able to help us with questions. We have really enjoyed our time here.

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Review from Carla H (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been fantastic in providing a high level of care and the staff are always friendly. My son has loved being at Grasshoppers and the staff have taken such care and gone over and above expectations to ensure he has had a wonderful experience. Thank you!

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Review from Helen G (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

For every parent, it is daunting leaving their child, but everyone at Grasshoppers has been so supportive and kind, it certainly has made it easier for us as parents. Our little boy has struggled being left but clearly as soon as we leave he has a lovely time and has developed so much within a few months.


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Key Worker has been amazing and this clearly shows in the way he is with her (and the photos/video's on I Connect), her time and dedication has been outstanding and this is very reassuring for us. Even producing a little book for him to take home with familiar photo's of the nursery and staff to assist him settling in.


The staff take time in getting to know the children on an individual basis and will take the time to speak to parents to reassure and discuss any concerns.


I would not hesitate to recommend Grasshoppers.


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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery since she was 10 months old, she is now 22 months and developing really well thanks to the superb care they provide. She settled well and has always been really happy. The facilities and activities are great, the garden is amazing. We receive thorough feedback every
day and her key worker regularly uploads photos and information on her progress onto Parent Zone so we can see how she's doing, it's really lovely to read. The management team are super efficient, really helpful and friendly. Overall we are really pleased with Grasshoppers and would highly recommend.

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Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with the care provided. I know my son is happy at the nursery and enjoys the activities they do. The carers are all lovely and my son gets on so well with a number of them. Great staff. Lovely nursery.

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Review from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have never visited/viewed or put any of my 3 children in a nursery as beautiful as Grasshoppers. As soon as you walk in you are greeted (after the secure entry) by a warm smile and beautiful big hallway. Outdoor space is superb a garden for each room, huge shared garden and an allotment patch. All
staff I have encountered are friendly and caring and take the time to get to know you and your child. The meals the children are given are nutritious, hearty and enjoyed by the fussiest of eaters. My son started here at 12 months, was very clingy and upset, the staff in his room knew exactly what to do and now he loves his time there and often is happy continuing play while I'm waiting to take him home! On top of all this, the nursery does a lot of work for its chosen charity each year and also provides the parents/carers and other family members a Christmas fayre and open days all offering more than some schools do!
I highly recommend this nursery and am so grateful that my son is here and he is thriving.

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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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