Kingsmead Day Nursery Chandler's Ford

120 Kingsway, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5DW
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Kingsmead Day Nursery in Chandler’s Ford is a small, friendly, independent nursery situated away from a busy road. Parking is convenient and there is quick access to the M3.

The nursery stands in a large, secluded woodland garden with different play areas for the children to enjoy, including covered areas for rainy days.

Kingsmead caters for children from three months to five years of age. The three units are divided according to age and are fully equipped. As the nursery exclusively offers thirty-six places, full time and part time, carers feel they can offer a comforting family environment for your child.

Many of the staff have been with the nursery a long time and are of mixed ages. The nursery also has a cook who creates home cooked meals throughout the day.

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Care Provided by Kingsmead Day Nursery Chandler's Ford

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • John Hancock
  • Person in charge
  • Karen Bailey (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 41
  • 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 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kingsmead Day Nursery Chandler's Ford Reviews (45)

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Kingsmead Day Nursery Chandler's Ford has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kingsmead Day Nursery Chandler's Ford has 45 reviews.

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Review from Lauren E (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with Kingsmead. Our daughter seems to love it there! We get daily written reports of all the exciting activities she's been up to as well as the nutritious food she's eaten. The staff are friendly and professional and seem to take pride in what they do. We're extremely grateful
for the care and love they give to our daughter.

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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot recommend Kingsmead enough. Our daughter has settled so quickly and loves it! The activities they do are great, the facilities are lovely and the staff are professional, friendly and caring. The staff in the rainbow room have got to know our daughter so quickly and we never worry about her
when she is in their care. We love Kingsmead and are so pleased we got a space here for our child.

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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since re-opening to all children in June the staff have been great at settling children back in and our 2-year-old has been very happy. We have received updates throughout. One area to improve - share meal menus a week ahead to help plan family meals at home, especially now we cannot go inside to see
the menus on the board.

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kingsmead Day Nursery has been absolutely brilliant. Both my children have attended there. The staff are brilliant and genuinely care for the children. They are always happy to talk and answer any questions.
They do a wide variety of activities encouraging children to do things independently and with
friends.
I can't recommend the nursery enough.
The handling of lockdown and the approach taken when re-opening the nursery has been incredibly well thought out.

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Review from Laura L (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kingsmead is a lovely nursery. My son had a wonderful time there from 11 months to 4 and a half years. He developed lovely relationships with the staff and made great use of the excellent space and facilities, spending lots of time outside all year round and taking part in a wide range of activities.
He was very well prepared to leave for school even though he was sad to leave. I particularly appreciated the great communication from the staff and management and the good quality meals that are provided. We loved the effort that was made for the children to feel a part of the nursery community, with sports days and Christmas concerts.

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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently left Kingsmead to start school, after attending one and a half days a week for three years. I have had no complaints in this time. Staff all excellent. Fantastic communication from management. Lovely huge garden with lots to play with. They have managed covid in a confident
manner. My only constructive feedback is they didn't even seem to be a huge amount of formal learning.

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Review from Jayna W (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with Kingsmead Nursery. They have adapted to Covid-19 very well. We love that our girls are both spending more time outdoors. The food in terms of variety is excellent and we like that it is all prepared on site. The nativity play is unrivalled and it is a shame that it will not take
place this year due to Covid-19. The nursery was very flexible with us in terms of our girls returning to nursery after lockdown and we appreciate that.

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Review from Natasha H (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very friendly and approachable.
It is a lovely, caring, nurturing environment for children.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with Kingsmead for five years now, with both of our children. The nursery is wonderful, providing a nurturing, fun environment and the staff are fantastic!
Both our children love going into nursery and my eldest - at the age of six, still talks fondly of his time at Kingsmead. The outdoor
area is brilliant, and the children spend lots of time outside in the fresh air. Finally, it is worth mentioning the Christmas concerts which are superb, and the staff put so much effort into making them special. We will be very sad to leave the nursery when my youngest starts school next year.
Thank you, Kingsmead!

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Review from L f (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely nursery. Outdoor space is amazing and outdoor play is always encouraged. They have such an enjoyable time every day.

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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Kingsmead Day Nursery for two years, since he was seven months old. He absolutely loves going each morning.
The nursery is a lovely size, small enough for it to have a lovely homely feel where each child is individually cared for on a physical and emotional level, but large
enough to have excellent facilities and group activities.
We get very regular updates on our son's experiences and development, both in person and via the app.
All in all a brilliant nursery and I would have no hesitation recommending it to others.

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Review from Kath S (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From my first visit to Kingsmead to my childs last day, I knew my son was getting the best care possible. I always knew my son was being cared for in a professional manner, where all his needs were met. The setting is small giving it a family feel and any calls made during the day to check on my son
were never any trouble. I would highly recommend this setting for all ages, having used it as early as three months old.

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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant nursery. We had to move our son from a previous one due to a lack of care and he has come on leaps and bounds at Kingsmead. They even have extra activities such as parties with bouncy castles and BBQs and a Christmas play. My son actually asks to go to nursery now! Staff are excellent
and listen to you. Outside space is brilliant and I will continue to recommend this nursery to everyone. My daughter is due to start soon and I'm happy she'll be going here. Well done Kingsmead!

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Review from Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one has been at Kingsmead since he was 9 months old and we cannot fault the care he has received in that time.
When we initially looked at childcare, I wanted a childminder. However, the new manager who showed us around completely changed my mind. The professionalism, care and family feel
really sold it to me. The best decision we made!
From the manager to the cook, to the duckling room staff and every other member of staff we have met, they are really caring, friendly and our little one adores them all.
The nursery has allowed our little one to develop from someone who was scared of loud noises and not used to being away from his parents to a confident, cheeky chap who loves the staff. Whenever we talk about the duckling room staff at home, the look of excitement and happiness on our little ones face shows how much love he has for them.
The gardens/play areas are a fantastic space which our little one enjoys and offers a wide range of activities indoors and outdoors.

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Review from Saccy A (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kingsmead is a wonderfully warm, nurturing environment with staff who really care and take time to get to know each child individually.
Kingsmead has beautiful grounds and the children love playing in amongst all the trees and discovering nature.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kingsmead to anyone.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Kingsmead!


The staff, setting and activities are all fantastic. Our eldest (who is almost 4) has been at Kingsmead since she was 18 months and looks forward to going every time :) She feels very safe there and loves re-enacting games and experiences had there over the last week

- often getting into the role as one of the fabulous staff who look after her! I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and how they go above and beyond to make sure they get to know the children and what goes on in their life outside of nursery.


The garden is beautiful and my daughter loves that it feels like they're going into the woods to explore and play as it's surrounded by trees. The activities on offer are excellent and I am amazed at the things my daughter can talk about or do that I know I haven't yet taught her.


My son is due to start next month and I am confident that they will make him feel as settled and cared for as my daughter does and that they will help him to flourish too.


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Review from Carolina U (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending the nursery for over 2 years now. He started there at 7 months and since then he has been cared and encouraged all throughout.
The nursery has a very low turnaround, and he still sees and plays the ladies who took care of him at the baby room. They grow vegetables,
have a mud kitchen, a "garage" full of ride-on cars and a construction site.
They spend a lot of the time outside with plenty of picnics (which my boy LOVES!), and when it's sunny, they stay in the large "woodland" area which is shady and cool. They get something taken to feed the duck close-by, and the kids feel like it was a great adventure!
The staff is loving, friendly and approachable, and they put a lot of love and enthusiasm in what the do. They organise a summer BBQ for parents and kids and a Christmas concert, both very fun and lovely, and you can tell they put on a lot of work to make these happen.
I could not wish for a better place to leave my boy.

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Review from Z T (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Kingsmead since October 2016. The staff have helped settle her into nursery very well as she is a clingy child. The staff are very approachable and friendly with good communication skills. Kingsmead offers a wide range of resources for indoor and outdoor play. I am very
happy with the care given and so is my daughter.

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Review from Stuart G (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery provides excellent care in a wonderfully re-assuring and intimate 'home-from-home' setting. We can only describe this nursery as a very positive environment for small pre-school children to spend their time and develop. Communication between nursery staff and parents is great, and we have
never had cause to escalate anything beyond the key worker, as anything that requires action is immediately dealt with.

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Review from Caroline D (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Kingsmead for 14 months. Since her first day she has been made to feel so happy and safe, offered comfort when needed and has been very well looked after all round. Staff are always friendly and supportive and I'm 100% confident in their safety measures. Overall I would
recommend Kingsmead to anyone locally looking for childcare for their children. Our daughter feels nursery is an extension of her family. :)

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.975)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10 for Kingsmead Day Nursery Chandler's Ford 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.975 for Kingsmead Day Nursery Chandler's Ford is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.975

  • 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 Kingsmead Day Nursery Chandler's Ford is based on 10 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 41 number of registered child places is 8.2, which has been reached with 10 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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