Watership Downs Nursery

Brickhouse Farm, Poulton Close, Maldon CM9 6NG
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Care Provided by Watership Downs Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sharon Kennedy
  • Person in charge
  • Sharon Kennedy (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
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Watership Downs Nursery Reviews (28)

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9.5

Watership Downs Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.463) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Watership Downs Nursery has 28 reviews.

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Review from Samantha I (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been an amazing first placement for my daughter. As a first time mum I was completely reassured by the wonderful staff who kept me updated as and when I needed. The care is outstanding and my daughter is excelling here, she is always happy to go in and has come on leap and bounds in
her development. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough!

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Review from Kelly B (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The absolute best nursery. The staff are so attentive and treat the children as their own. Having tried 2 previous private nurseries in the past, my older son struggled. I contacted the manager at Watership Downs and she took him in straight away. He has thrived ever since and has been going there for
4 years. Both my sons now attend and love their time there. The staff are brilliant and there is a wide range of activities with my boys always bringing artwork home. The team are fantastic with safeguarding and will always help us with the next stages such as potty training etc and provide detailed updates of the children's days. Watership Downs is a home from home for my boys and I couldn't think of anywhere better.

Reply from Sharon Kennedy, Owner/Manager at Watership Downs Nursery

Thank you, your boys have been brilliant, and a real pleasure.


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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful, happy nursery, which my son loves attending.
The staff are very professional, caring and really go the extra mile in making sure the children feel secure and thrive. We are so confident sending our son there, it's extremely reassuring to know that he's well looked after.
It has
only been a few months but he quickly developed close bonds with several of the staff, who were brilliant in getting my son to come out of his shell and really flourish.
Communication with the staff has always been superb.
In short, we could not recommend this nursery highly enough.

Reply from Sharon Kennedy, Owner/Manager at Watership Downs Nursery

Thank you so much, he is an absolute darling and we cannot wait to watch him grow.


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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are really lovely and it is a warm and happy environment. My 3 year old is very happy there, he likes the staff, his friends, the playground next door and is always telling the food is yummy. My 5 year old is picked up from school by the nursery a few times a week, around my husband's shifts,
which has helped us out so much. Highly recommend.

Reply from Sharon Kennedy, Owner/Manager at Watership Downs Nursery

Glad they are enjoying our lovely cooks meals, both boys have settled so well and are a delight to have in our setting.


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Review from J E (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, staff are fantastic. My little girl has been coming here since the beginning of the year and they have really helped with settling her in. Her speech has also come a long way due to the time the teachers have given her, she has made a lovely friendship group and always comes home telling
us what great activities she has done throughout the day. The food is cooked fresh every day and it is a varied menu, Thai green curry & chili con carne being my little one's favourites! Overall, not one bad word to say, would highly recommend Watership Downs Nursery.

Reply from Sharon Kennedy, Owner/Manager at Watership Downs Nursery

Thank you so much. She is doing so well and its a pleasure to watch her confidence growing day by day.


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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing, my eldest has just graduated, so happy with how far he has come, he has learnt so much in his development since he's been going there, he really struggled with potty training but with the support of the staff we found ways to help him and he has no problem in going now and now
his little brother is just starting there and already going from baby room to toddler room with how well he's developing with activities and socialising with other children.
The staff are amazing, very supportive and will make that connection with all families, even been there for families when they have needed that support with something that has happened outside the nursery, I cannot thank the staff and owner so much for being there for me and my 2 boys.

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Review from Carlie J (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming here for a year now and absolutely loves it! I don’t think she has ever had a day where she’s not been happy going to nursery, that is all due to the loveliness of staff who provide the best for our children. Can’t wait to return in September.

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Review from Jordan T (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery and staff. My son settled really well and the staff made me feel settled and very comfortable. My son has learnt many new things with them and he will continue too. Can not fault them at all. And they have home-cooked meals on site every day.

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Review from Joanne B (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and great staff. Flexible and helpful and comfort my daughter if she is not feeling well etc. Always doing different things with the little ones. My daughter has really settled nicely there. Highly recommend.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are so accommodating here and really do take the time to listen, be flexible and support your child's needs. I would really recommend this nursery. The communication is excellent from the staff via email and phone.

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Review from O B (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for the last 2 years and she loves attending and she loves the staff. She has been there from the baby room and has been happy with every stage.
She has progressed so much from being there, thank you to all staff.

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Review from Tanya W (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to this nursery and it's the best nursery around my daughter has come on so much since being here. The staff are brilliant with her. Wouldn't send her anywhere else. Best nursery around. Highly recommend.

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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had two children attend Watership Downs Nursery, and I feel that choosing this nursery was the best thing I could do for them to best prepare for school. My first child had a difficult nursery experience and the manager pulled me into her office suggesting I take him to check his hearing and eyesight.
From those appointments, I found out that my child actually suffers both hearing and sight impairment. She helped him through everything and also supported my partner and I through it all, even after he left the nursery I could ask her questions and she’d be happy to help. The staff worked closely with him and eventually he loved the nursery! My second child doesn’t suffer any disabilities at all, and from the moment she started this nursery, she absolutely thrived. I could see what she was learning and doing every day through the social media group, and I felt like she had a very fulfilling experience, writing her own name, exploring things independently etc. Brilliant all round!

Reply from Sharon Kennedy, Owner/Manager at Watership Downs Nursery

Thank you, we were so happy to watch your little ones get the support they needed and thrive with us.


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Review from Abigail C (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Watership Downs Nursery for 2 years. She is now starting school. They have been nothing but wonderful. All staff are caring and considerate. Management are excellent and are always there to support and listen. My daughter has had a wonderful time at Watership Downs Nursery.
Highly recommended.

Reply from Sharon Kennedy, Owner/Manager at Watership Downs Nursery

Thank you, glad she has enjoyed her time with us here at nursery.


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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. I feel there is a great interest in all the kids which attend and it is more than just a job to the staff. My children are well looked after and have built great relationships with the staff having only attended for a few months so far. The manager runs
the nursery with a very much kids come first approach. My children have never dreaded drop off and I always feel happy to leave them at the setting. An all round excellent place for your kids to develop.

Reply from Sharon Kennedy, Owner/Manager at Watership Downs Nursery

We are very much kids first Lucy, thanks for your review


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Review from Joanna H (Grandmother of Child) published on 3 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandaughter has been attending Watership Downs Nursery since she was 2 years old and she is now preparing to transition to school. In the time she has been here the nursery has really helped with supporting us with any behaviour concerns, going above and beyond to put in place plans to encourage
good behaviour both in the nursery and at home. The leadership is excellent and you get such a warm welcome from all the staff. I wouldn't consider another nursery, my Grandaughter is always happy to arrive and never wants to leave at the end of the day.

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Review from Theresa R (Grandmother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson goes here, he really enjoys being at the nursery plus he likes to go when it's adult and child on a Friday afternoon. They teach the children through play which all the children love. All the staff are friendly and very helpful.

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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter currently goes to Watership Downs. I have been so, so impressed with every aspect of the nursery, there are not enough words to express how grateful I am for all of the time and hard work everyone has put in with my daughter. The transformation in her since attending nursery has been amazing.
The staff who work here are fantastic, everyone has been so supportive. They really do go above and beyond to help.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have gone to this playschool. My youngest is currently going and I couldn’t recommend anywhere else. The staff are lovely, all of my children have come out of playschool happy and I have even had tantrums from them when it isn’t their day to go in.

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Review from Michele S (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing my youngest currently attends and really enjoys his time there, my eldest also attended and the manager was so quick to pick up on his additional needs and make sure help was in place. Definitely recommend.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.463)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.463) out of 10 for Watership Downs Nursery 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 9 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 5.000 for Watership Downs Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (108 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 5

  • 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 4.463 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Watership Downs Nursery is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.563

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Watership Downs Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Watership Downs Nursery accepts?

Watership Downs Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Watership Downs Nursery Open?

Watership Downs Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Watership Downs Nursery have capacity for?

Watership Downs Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Watership Downs Nursery to the centre of Maldon?

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

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