Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield

Tavistock Road, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6JN
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  • Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield, Chelmsford

Care Provided by Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sharon Wight (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 46
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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

Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield Reviews (3)

Over all time Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield has 3 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is very happy at Small Wonders! All the staff are great, and my child loves going! Would recommend! They have an in-house chef, go on lots of trips, and my child is thriving.
The level of care my child receives is exceptional.

Reply from Sarah Verney, Owner at Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, and we appreciate your positive comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Two settling sessions, one child attended one day this week.
Second child two days and have now emailed management to terminate the contract.


I made an observation on hygiene whilst children were in settling sessions about (bathroom floor having a puddle of urine and no hot water with management)

no feedback after investigating. I feel since this observation things had been left sour.


I was late on collecting my child and was alarmed to hear a member of staff screaming at a child whilst I was standing outside the bathroom which is near the entrance. She was very short with me when she finally opened the door. I apologised and said agreed that I was late but had been waiting but no one could hear me over the noise. She mentioned there will be a late charge which was expected and will also make sure the doorbell volume is higher.
I felt sick to my stomach and at the same time relieved I collected my son late to hear this. As a responsible parent, I feel this review needed to be written.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

My child was at this nursery for nearly 2 years. It never had the best facilities but was one of the cheapest locally. The staff turnover is high. The facilities, toys etc are old and dated. Initially my child would take home stuff but that stopped.


There was no interaction or structured play or

learning activities and the children played amongst themselves. Food was poor quality and mainly processed food. Our child did want to attend and on occasions cry when it was time to go.


We raised our concerns with the management and was informed that if we didn't like the service we could leave. We were also accused of being abusive and insulting and our place was terminated by post with 18 hours notice leaving us short of child care for 2 weeks. I thought this was highly unprofessional and felt like bullying.


We have since changed our childcare and our child is happier and the change has been very positive for her. The new childcare has made us realise how poor this nursery was.


Reply from Sarah Verney, Director at Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield

It is very easy to write a review about our establishment when you have been asked to leave because you continually accrued substantial arrears for your childcare fees. It is a shame that there is not a facility to attach a copy of your account over the last two years detailing your appalling payment history and yet we continually cared for your child. Your child attended the nursery from September 2014 to August 2015 and then attended After School Club in 2015 until May 2016. After repeatedly chasing you to pay on time your child's place was revoked. We have been inspected by Ofsted (28 October 2015) and the Grade Awarded was Good. We emphatically disagree with your outrageous judgements and encourage anyone to read our report which highlights the strong focus on children leading healthy lifestyles. The nursery operates an open door policy for visitors which we welcome.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield

What is the Age Range of Children that Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield accepts?

Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield Open?

Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield 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 Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield have capacity for?

Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield has capacity for a total of 46 Children.

How far is Small Wonders Day Nursery Springfield to the centre of Chelmsford?

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