Cherubs Kindergarten

118 Cove Road, Farnborough GU14 0HG
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9.8 42 Reviews
  • Cherubs Kindergarten, Farnborough
Cherubs is conveniently situated with Farnborough, Southwood and Cove close by and easy access to M3 junction 4a. Southwood Business Parks and Farnborough mainline railway station are also only a short distance away. At its last Ofsted inspection (August 2023), Cherubs was rated “Good” in every assessment category.

The 50-place setting is family owned and offers a home from home setting with a plethora of facilities, resources and activities to promote development and ensure the very best start to children's early education. A superb 12-place BABY UNIT is perfect for families looking for the very best for their precious child's first nursery.

In 2020 the nursery made a number of significant improvements to its setting, with building and environmental changes. A new, purpose-built pre-school extension provides separation of age group cohorts, where all children have independent, direct access to the all-weather garden, facilitating “free flow” between indoor and outdoor learning environments.

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Care Provided by Cherubs Kindergarten

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Trevor Blackman
  • Person in charge
  • Nicola Blackman (Setting Director/Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Cherubs Kindergarten

  • Babies (under 2's) £73/day *
    Over 2's £67/day *
    * inclusive of all meals, snacks and consumables
    HALF DAY SESSION   £40 a.m. or p.m
    Full day 8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m
    a.m. Session only 8.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m
    a.m. Sessions with lunch 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m
    p.m. Session with lunch 11.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m
    p.m. Session only 1.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m

  • To secure a place with Cherubs, a non-refundable registration fee of £50.
    A requirement of a minimum of 2 days per week for children under 2 / 2 sessions per week for over 2's.


    MEALS AND CONSUMABLES


    Includes morning snack, fresh fruit, cooked lunch and cooked afternoon tea, and consumables (nappies, wipes, formula), events, visits, and outings.


    A 10% discount is offered for 5-day full time and second child (full fee paying) attendance.


    Please contact us for more information.
  • Parking

  • Car park is situated on site, behind the nursery.


Cherubs Kindergarten Reviews (42)

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9.8

Cherubs Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.839) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cherubs Kindergarten has 42 reviews.

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Review from Ellie J (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I pulled my son out of a local nursery for a number of reasons, primarily his safety and I can't stress enough the world of difference the experience has been at Cherubs. Not just in relation to the reasons I moved him, but in every other aspect too. My son absolutely loves going to nursery here, I
love seeing all the photos and he's so much happier and his development has accelerated notably.
I'd caution you to take ratings with a pinch of salt, don't use them as your only metric - observe the staff, how they interact with one another as much as the children. Cherubs have built a fantastic environment that the staff are clearly very happy in and the kids love too. I just wish we had come to Cherubs first and I know if our family grows, then this is where we will be enrolling them without question.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Cherubs Kindergarten since he was 2 years old. He has blossomed so much since being at the nursery including his eating habits and his speech.
My son used to be very fussy, eating minimal fruits and vegetables, now he eats everything and is always willing to try. His speech
has improved so much, including saying different words and his pronunciation.
The girls are always so lovely and I truly feel safe with my son at the nursery. He loves all the team and always comes home happy.
They use an online journal which shows me what he has been doing during the day. I can tell from the pictures that he is always having fun.
All of the team are always so accommodating and know my son inside and out. His key workers really know what works well for him and stuff that doesn't.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking to send their little one to a nursery. It has a lovely family feel and I feel so safe at work when my son is in their care.

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Review from Steven F (Father of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Cherubs since he was 10 months old.
The leadership team are fantastic, the deputy manager in particular being knowledgeable and having a calming presence amongst the children. I always feel my voice heard.
The layout of the rooms is great, with the pre-school room preparing
the children for a more structured school setting.
The children are regularly taken on outings, to the park, the woods, the shops and sometimes on the bus to the library.
Overall, I am really happy with the care my son receives from a very loving environment. When asked who his friends are he will list staff as well as children. The staff go above and beyond to ensure they learn all of the children's names, they learn their likes and dislikes and make each individual feel loved. My son says himself that he loves all of his teachers at nursery, even the staff that aren't in the same room as him, I think this shows what a great deal of teamwork goes into the running of the nursery.

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Review from L Q (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A setting that goes above and beyond for the children there.
It is evident that all the children are happy there and always happy to see the staff.
My child comes home telling me all about their day and what they have been up to. Staff regularly update app so you can see what your child has been
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cherubs Kindergarten have been super with both of my children. Each of them experience different challenges and the staff have always been very supportive. I love that they are open to hear our opinions as parents and to design approaches that would work for both, nursery and the family. One of my highlights
is how well trained they are to support children develop their emotional intelligence - which is absolutely key between years 0-5 when their little brains are developing. I always feel comfortable leaving my children there, talking to the professionals and love hearing about the large range of fun activities they get to do every day. They go the extra mile to ensure children have fun/educational activities, with extra special trips (which my daughter absolutely love) such as visiting the local library, playground, shops etc Big thank you to the whole team! The work you do matters and it's greatly appreciated.

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Review from Katrice C (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Cherubs Kindergarten for over two years now. The staff have always been so welcoming and caring and our son loves his days there. He enjoys the range of activities, and loves being a helper now he is in preschool. Thank you for all you do cherubs team!

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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cherubs have helped my daughter become the amazing little girl she is today. They put in so much effort into making her feel comfortable from the start and have continued to do so until she has just left. She has built some amazing relationships with the staff and we will miss seeing them everyday.
We had great communication through Tapestry of her daily activities and progress and I would recommend this nursery to any parent.

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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest attended this nursery a few years ago and my youngest is there now. Both have been extremely happy during their time here and have had no issues going in every morning (which makes it so much easier). Both of my children have built lovely relationships with some of the staff members.
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are a little stricter than some nurseries about their sickness/medication policies but in the long run, this is for the safety of the children and to be able to maintain staffing numbers.

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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Cherubs since she was 6 months old - she is now 4 and getting ready to start school. She has been well cared for throughout her nursery journey and the lovely and skilled staff have gone above and beyond to help her settle and develop. She is independent, confident, and bright
and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to her life/education.

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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so happy with Cherubs since our boy began attending the nursery when he was 12 months old. Now, nearly two and a half, we feel as though it is a second home for him. The staff are always welcoming and helpful. They plan a variety of activities for the children and keep them entertained
so well.
I find it very reassuring that the owner of the nursery knows all of the children very well and is a constant presence in the setting. We receive regular updates about our child’s progress via the app and are offered parent consultations. We have received excellent and supportive advice about our child’s development and happiness through various milestones, i.e the introduction of the potty and a new sibling arriving. Thank you Cherubs for all that you do each day and for looking after our boy so well.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are entering our fourth year at Cherubs and have two children there. From day one the staff have been incredible. It is a really close knit community with all the children knowing each other and all the staff. Rotating staff between the rooms ensures continuity for children transitioning and helps
with this community feel. The communication has always been great too. The nursery uses the Tapestry app to keep us updated on what the children are doing and to communicate any important messages. The meals are healthy and filling - both my children eat tonnes at nursery! The staff are also very skilled at differentiating between children to ensure that everyone is stimulated, takes part in activities they enjoy and develop key skills. I would recommend Cherubs without hesitation.

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Review from Nico U (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to Cherubs Kindergarten! She has improved in so many fields since she started going to nursery, especially language since she is bilingual. I can tell that she has been followed closely to improve her English and I am so grateful for it. The staff are amazing and very friendly.

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Review from Anna N (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's been one year since my baby has been attending Cherubs. First (at nine months old) she went there for two days a week and for the last few months she's been going there three days a week. My husband and I couldn't be happier that we decided to choose them. The primary reason is the staff, they
are superstars! There is a great mix of positive energy and warmth, crazy messy plays and cuddles, outside and inside play, learning and having fun. Our daughter loves it there (and sometimes doesn't want to go home with us!). She eats very healthily there and sleeps actually better than she sleeps at home! Yes, the first month or two was a bit of an adjustment period, but then she realised that mummy always comes back and that Cherubs just means great time with friends and teachers. Kids are very safe there and the procedures in place have never let me down as a parent. Our kid is developing well and we're just so glad to see her thrive. Thank you to the entire team!

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Review from Dhvanil K (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cherubs is a brilliant nursery. Happy children are the centre stage of their approach to anything. They differentiate themselves with their personalized approach to children and their parents (not like a corporate branch of a chain) - be it the child's food/learning/difficulties/communication with the
parents. My child has thrived there over the last 3 years where there has been a clear methodical change in their skills level and confidence in multiple aspects of learning and development.

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Review from Tracey F (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Cherubs since they were babies, one is now off to start school and has been given the best start for that journey ahead. Both are thriving under the care Cherubs have given them and they love attending, I’ve only had a handful of tearful drop-offs over the years! The staff
are all approachable and helpful and they always give a good handover at the end of the day.

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Review from Jeff C (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest went through Cherubs from the babies section through to being a school leaver, and our youngest is doing the same, currently just starting with the preschool group.
They have always taken fantastic care of our children, and the kids have had a brilliant time. Both have always loved their
time there due to the stimulating, enjoyable, creative and active environment the Cherubs team have maintained.
We would highly recommend Cherubs to any prospective parents.

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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cherubs Kindergarten is a safe, kind, caring and wholesome environment. My little one has thrived in their care, coming home having learned many new songs, games and about a wide variety of play and social topics. The carers form strong bonds and are very hands-on and active with the kids.

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Review from Andrea G (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing nursery, my daughter is in the toddler group and loves every day she spends there. Always going in and coming out with a smile. She loves all the staff there and especially her key worker who made her transition when she started incredibly easy for her. Everyone knows her name and
so much about her, always very welcoming. She loves all the activities she does there and I can see how much she develops each week with her speech and motor skills and playing with other kids her age. She always wants to be outside, so the outdoor area is perfect for her.

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Review from Julie G (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter has been attending Cherubs Kindergarten for six months now.
She loves going and always has a smile on her face when going in. She has made friends with the other children and enjoys playing outside.
She absolutely loves her key worker and always mentions her at home. Though she
seems to like everyone there, young and not so young. We can tell what subjects they work on in a week, these are mentioned at home. It is so heartwarming to see her progression.
Everyone at Cherubs has been lovely and attentive to my granddaughter and myself and her mum. We feel very lucky to have found such a great nursery.

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Review from Nicola G (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cherubs Kindergarten is a fantastic nursery and I cannot praise them enough. My little one has been going to Cherubs since she was 7 months old and she is now 2. Her development and language are amazing and often leaves me forgetting she is only 2. The staff genuinely care about her and have created
play and activities to suit her development needs. She loves the staff and constantly talks about them on our journey home whilst recounting her crafting activities, their outdoor adventures or the songs they have sung.
They have a real child-centred approach to learning, allowing the child to guide their development pace and activities. The communication between the staff and the parents is excellent and they are never too busy to talk to you about your child or take time out to listen to any concerns you may have about their development. The staff are supportive of the parents too, offering advice when needed. It was little wonder that I happily chose to place my second child into their care.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.839)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.839) out of 10 for Cherubs Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.839 for Cherubs Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (163 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.839

  • 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 Cherubs Kindergarten is based on 16 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 16 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherubs Kindergarten

What is the Age Range of Children that Cherubs Kindergarten accepts?

Cherubs Kindergarten accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Cherubs Kindergarten Open?

Cherubs Kindergarten is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-17:30.

How many Children does Cherubs Kindergarten have capacity for?

Cherubs Kindergarten has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Cherubs Kindergarten to the centre of Farnborough?

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

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