Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Soskin Drive, Stantonbury Fields, Milton Keynes MK14 6DP
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9.8 93 Reviews
  • Aristotots Nursery School (MK), Milton Keynes
Aristo-Tots Nursery School cares for children aged 0-5 years in a beautiful, light and spacious environment. Decorated to an excellent standard, Aristo-Tot offers a variety of play areas, with equipment and activities for every age including computers, creative spaces and its very own dance studio.

The outdoor play area offers an open space for bikes and cars, a large sandpit area, digging and growing area as well as an expanse of soft surfaces for babies and toddlers and a beautiful tree house and slide.

Aristo-Tots staff understand that each chlid is an individual and as such offer exciting activities to encourage play, fun and growth. Offering superb educational equipment both indoors and outdoors, Aristo-Tots is sure to capture the imagination of each child.

The nursery offers additional activities each week such as music & dance, Zumba and 'Strikers' to give the children the opportunity for an enriched and varied week.

Staff are qualified to Level 3 grade in childcare, all first aid trained and hold Enhanced CRB certificates.

Care Provided by Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jennifer Stephens (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 99
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

  • Their fees are given based on the sessions or days attended and range from £37 for a session to £70 for a full day place. These prices are from Birth to 5 years


  • Their fees are updated every April. Please call the nursery manager for an up to date fee sheet. Their charges are offered based on the sessions you request. Weekly, Daily or sessional charges apply


Aristotots Nursery School (MK) Reviews (93)

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Aristotots Nursery School (MK) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Aristotots Nursery School (MK) has 93 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aristo Tots has been incredible for my two-year-old son, who's attended since 10 months old. The staff are warm, caring, and truly considerate, taking time to understand each child's needs. They've been fantastic in catering to his vegetarian diet, always providing a veggie equivalent so he doesn't
feel left out.
The weekly themes, like Space Week, are both fun and educational, with engaging activities planned each week. They have animals like Mack the turtle and hamsters which help teach gentleness, and they've even had a travelling zoo visit, allowing the children to see animals such as snails, geckos, and frogs up close. The secure thumbprint entry system is another highlight, giving parents peace of mind while allowing flexibility to enter the nursery at any time. The staff's dedication to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment has been invaluable for my son's social and general development. Highly recommended!

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you so much for your kind review and lovely comments. We are so happy you chose us to be your nursery and look forward to lots more fun with your little one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Aristotots. There is so much love and care and this is noticed as soon as you walk into the building.
Even the welcome area is now transformed into a mini winter scene. They do lots of little extras too - they've done footprint Christmas cards, a school photo day, super cute bits of art and
a teddy bear picnic at the weekend.
It's clean, tidy and organised. My child runs in and gives any of the staff a hug when she sees them.
They're good at record keeping and we always know exactly what she's eaten. They ring every time for head bumps as well as a red band and accident form.
They do so many different activities and we get weekly photos. My child has developed so much. My child is safe, happy and thriving.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your lovely review and kind words, we are so pleased you have chosen us as your nursery for your little one. We look forward to many more fun times.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff go above and beyond to make sure not only the children are cared for but you as parents are ok with the transition of putting your baby into nursery! I highly recommend Aristotots to anyone looking at putting their little ones into a nursery. They have been amazing, my daughter starting at
only 5 months, has helped with weaning, getting her to sleep on her cot and a good routine as well as adapting to her CMPA allergy we recently found out about.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so pleased you have chosen us once again for your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Aristotots when she was 11 months old. The transition period was challenging (as expected) but the staff made it as seamless as possible. They approached and continue to approach my daughter with care, concern, warmth and gentleness. I feel assured that she is in safe hands. Each
week she is thriving with new words, new ideas, new interests and is full of joy and confidence. Aristotots has a huge part to play in that. Fantastic nursery!

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your lovely review. We are thoroughly enjoying spending lots of time with your little one, every day is so much fun with her and she is learning lots of new things all the time.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I continue to be impressed with Aristotots. As soon as you walk in the nursery is warm and welcoming. The staff are all friendly and caring. As soon as my son started his photo was on the gallery wall. The food has been great and supported my son as he is weaning. He has recently been diagnosed with
a dairy intolerance which hasn't phased nursery with him being provided good alternatives. I love the app, being able to log on and see what he has been up to. Thank you so much for everything.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you are enjoying your time with us and we look forward to lots more fun with your little one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aristotot Nursery is exceptional. Every single member of the team is brilliant and the games, tasks and activities they do with the children on a daily basis are great. Most days our little boy comes home with something he has made and the communication is brilliant as we receive picture updates and
development objectives weekly so we know exactly how we can help support his development at home also. They always provide delicious meals and have a lovely indoor and outdoor setting. Our little boy is so happy here and would highly recommend it to any parent!

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy you joined us in our Caterpillar room and now your little one is having so much fun in ladybirds! We look forward to more fun in all the age groups.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aristotots is a fantastic nursery and preschool. We sent my son from the age of two and a half, before this my family helped us with childcare. We were so impressed with the care that we are looking to enrol my daughter as soon as I return to work from maternity leave as we believe this will be the
best environment for her. The staff are fantastic, they have been so reassuring to us whenever we've had questions regarding things like his behaviour at home, eating habits and toilet training - we couldn't ask for a better group of people to support us and our children. The facilities are great and we particularly like the layout and the space the children have, everything is extremely well organised and the children have the perfect balance of structure and routine without it feeling clinical or forced. They also have wonderful events and day trips which my son loves.
Highly, highly recommend Aristotots MK!

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you joined us in Busy Bees and now to see your little one growing in Pre-school. We are very excited to welcome your daughter to join us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are so friendly and they know my daughter as well as I do and they've done excellent at helping to potty train her. My daughter is always happy to go to nursery and when I pick her up she says that she's had a good day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend Aristotots enough. The care that has been provided to my two boys has been outstanding. My youngest child has needed some extra support and the staff at the setting have exceeded my expectations going above and beyond to support him and his needs. My eldest has now started school
but was given the best start at Aristotots. He left the setting confidently ready for his school journey thanks to all the knowledge and character-building fun he had gained whilst at nursery/pre-school. It offers a stimulating but cosy environment for the children with lots of opportunities to grow and develop.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so happy we have had the pleasure of looking after both your boys and look forward to lots more fun with your little one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aristotots is an amazing nursery. My twins went all the way through from baby room to pre-school and my youngest is currently attending. The staff are fantastic, they know each child really well and plan fun educational activities around their interests. They really care about them and even ask after
my boys years after they left. Management is always around for a chat and is really accommodating. Each area is beautifully designed around the age group's needs and milestones, each has outdoor space suitable for their age too. Food must be good as my kid always has seconds. When my boys started school, their teacher commented on how confident, sociable and independent they were and I truly believe this is down to the amazing start Aristotots gave them.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy you are still with us now with your youngest and we love the fact the boys still come in with you and they come and speak to the staff who looked after them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank this nursery enough for all they have done for us as a family over the last 6 months, my son had a terrible time at his old nursery and I was nervous to send him somewhere different but I'm so glad I did!

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you moved to us and we love having your family with us at Aristo-Tots, we also get to see your lovely new little boy who is so precious to you all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy started the nursery last September when he was 9 months old and it was the best decision to choose Aristotots. I'm happy with everything, especially with his comportment with his baby sister. Because of this amazing experience, now I know definitely that my 2nd baby will go to Aristotots too.
A big thank you to the Aristotots team.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you are enjoying your time with Aristo-Tots and we can't wait to welcome your new little one to us when she is big enough to join her big brother.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't recommend this nursery enough, the staff are amazing and my 2 children have a great time there. I have one child in preschool and one in nursery and both of them have such a positive experience.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your kind review. We thoroughly enjoy having both your girls at Aristo-Tots and look forward to many more years with your family as your newest little one grows in all the age groups.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Applying for this nursery was the best decision we made. We viewed 6 nurseries in total last year while expecting and we had such a good feeling about Aristotots.
It's a shame we can't name individuals as I would really like to thank them for all their support throughout the process and now that our
baby is there we have met more staff and they are all so wonderful! I was really anxious to have my baby looked after by someone else especially as we had got into a habit of contact naps, however, our key worker has been supportive both to my baby and myself!
To my surprise, they have put my baby down for naps every single day from day 1 which I thought would be impossible. The support they have given has truly made a difference to how I feel about leaving my baby with them and I know we made the right choice to select this fabulous nursery.
So grateful to the management team and caregivers, you have made the biggest difference to this part of my motherhood journey! Thank you!

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so very glad you chose us as your nursery choice for your little one and we are thoroughly enjoying getting to know your family. We look forward to the wonderful times we have ahead as your little ones grows throughout the setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Aristotots are fantastic and my daughter loves attending the nursery.
She has recently moved into her final year and their preparation for school has been fantastic. The combination of fun with learning is great and the confidence my daughter has gained has been noticeable since attending.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to have your family with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Aristotots to anyone looking for a friendly nurturing educational setting for their child. My son started at 1 year old and is now 2.5 years old. He's learned so much since being there and always seems happy to go off and play with the carers and his peers. The nursery is clean
and has great toys and play areas. I feel confident he is being cared for and supported by all the lovely staff there. I will be very sad when he eventually needs to leave for school.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are so glad you chose Aristo-Tots for your little one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moving our son to Aristotots from another nursery where we had a negative experience was a decision filled with anxiety. However, after 15 months at Aristotots, it has proven to be the best decision we could have made. Every interaction with the staff, at every level, has been incredibly positive. Our
son has truly flourished under the care of his amazing key workers and within the fantastic approach to childcare provided by Aristotots. The environment created here is truly wonderful and nurturing. While we will be sad to leave in September, we feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of the Aristotots community. Thank you for providing such a fantastic preschool experience for our son.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are so glad your family joined us and your little one has made so many friends and enjoys his time with the staff. We will be very sad to see you leave in September for school, but we know your little one will be amazing on his next journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hello, I am the mother of a little boy who attends this beautiful and clean nursery, as in there I feel harmony and a lot of dedication. Honestly, I am very satisfied with the nursery because I am sure that my child feels very good there and safe, I like that they have a very good program, different
activities, he is fed and changed on time and he likes it very much, happy and excited when I pick him up from the kindergarten. When the child comes home, he is much calmer, he plays and always uses some new words and expressions with sounds from the nursery, I am honestly amazed how a child can learn so quickly, it can be seen that he learns a lot of new things there. I am also delighted with the Tapestry application, where I always see pictures of my child and see what he is doing there, useful information, you can see that the staff is very attentive to each child. A big thank you to all the staff who work there for their patience, love, passion for the children and the hard work they do

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you are enjoying the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Aristo Tots MK since she was 11 months old, starting off in the Caterpillar group. She is now 3 years old and in Upper Preschool. My daughter enjoys going here and is thriving. The staff are all lovely and very caring, many having been working here for years. The on-site
kitchen/catering is very good, my daughter enjoys the fresh home-cooked meals. We are very happy with Aristo Tots.

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you for your kind words and so glad you are with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Aristotots! Our daughter started in June 2022 and we knew from visiting the setting that she was going to be so well looked after! She absolutely loves her days at nursery and we love the fantastic pictures we receive each week to show what she has been up to! The setting always looks
so inviting and welcoming and every staff member you meet is smiley and friendly! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Aristotots to our friends and family!

Reply from Jennifer Stephens, Manager at Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

Thank you so much for your review and choosing Aristo-Tots, we thoroughly enjoy looking after your little one. Thank you also for all the recommendations you have given to others.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.810)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10 for Aristotots Nursery School (MK) 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.951 for Aristotots Nursery School (MK) is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.951

  • 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 4.859 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Aristotots Nursery School (MK) is based on 17 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 99 number of registered child places is 19.8. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.8 = 0.859

  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

Amanda

Amanda Massey

Job Title: Nursery Owner

Joined: 2003

Amanda has been working with children for over 25 years. Qualifying in 1989 and working as a Nanny for a number of years before moving in to the nursery sector where she progressed to nursery deputy before making a decision to open up her own nursery school.


Amanda has owned her own nurseries since 2001 and has seen many children thrive within this time.


Qualifications:
NNEB
ADCE


Continuous training in:
First Aid
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Safer Recruitment


Frequently Asked Questions about Aristotots Nursery School (MK)

What is the Age Range of Children that Aristotots Nursery School (MK) accepts?

Aristotots Nursery School (MK) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Aristotots Nursery School (MK) Open?

Aristotots Nursery School (MK) 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 Aristotots Nursery School (MK) have capacity for?

Aristotots Nursery School (MK) has capacity for a total of 99 Children.

How far is Aristotots Nursery School (MK) to the centre of Milton Keynes?

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