Ickle Pickles Nursery School

1 School Mews, School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne ME9 8UW
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9.4 38 Reviews
  • Ickle Pickles Nursery School, Sittingbourne
Ickle Pickles Nursery School is a much-loved nursey school in Iwade, Sittingbourne providing children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old a premium standard of early years care and education.

At Ickle Pickles, their passionate team of educators are committed to creating learning environments that allow children to be inquisitive, imaginative and develop a real love of learning.

Babies at Ickle Pickles can explore sensory discovery and gentle play, particularly enjoying treasure boxes where they explore different textures, shapes, sizes and colours.

Educators encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills through group activities and large-scale floor-based games. Parents are updated on their child’s progress during the two-year progress check which identifies any developmental needs.

Preschool aged children continue to learn and prepare for school. Meals at Ickle Pickles are freshly prepared in the open-plan kitchen by their onsite chef, and preschool aged children have opportunities to help in the kitchen.

Ickle Pickles Nursery School has close community ties and prides itself on developing great relationships with parents. Their dedicated Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator works alongside their team and parents to identify and provide additional support for children.

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Care Provided by Ickle Pickles Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jodie Brownlow (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 61
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:15-18:30
    Tuesday 07:15-18:30
    Wednesday 07:15-18:30
    Thursday 07:15-18:30
    Friday 07:15-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Ickle Pickles Nursery School

  • Full day (7:15 am to 6:30 pm) from £69.50

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

Ickle Pickles Nursery School Reviews (38)

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Ickle Pickles Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.425) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ickle Pickles Nursery School has 38 reviews.

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Review from Jamie B (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has recently started in the baby room at Ickle Pickles. The staff have been very welcoming and friendly and answered all the questions I have thrown their way, I can say this has made my return to work a lot easier knowing he is in the best care.

Reply from Storal, Central Support at Ickle Pickles Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback.It is great to hear that you find the staff welcoming and that we've made your return to work easier. Thank you for choosing us.


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Review from Mary T (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has just started with Ickle Pickles, the staff have been wonderful in helping her settle into going to nursery and have made me feel so at ease with leaving her with them. She has been so happy when I've picked her up from her session and it is lovely getting pictures of what they have
been up to whilst I am working. The staff are so attentive and caring I couldn't recommend this nursery enough, they have been incredible.

Reply from Storal, Central Support at Ickle Pickles Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback.It is great to hear that you're happy with the care provided by the nursery and that your daughter has settled in well! Thank you for choosing us.


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Review from A G (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I write as a grandmother to three children at the nursery. My grandchildren have attended since babies and look forward to going in every time. The children have enjoyed great nutrition and a wonderful varied diet and supported their individual weaning needs. I have observed the interactions the staff
have with the children, their individual learning plans and communications with their parents. My grand children are meeting and exceeding their milestones which has to be an indication of the nursery's nurturing.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Ickle Pickles Nursery School

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your grandchildren are thriving and enjoy coming in each day. It's wonderful to know they're meeting milestones, and we're so glad to be a part of their journey!


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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Ickle Pickles Nursery for just over a year. He started in the baby room when he was 11 months and he is now nearly 2 years old and in the Discoverer's Room. During his time here, he has grown into a confident little boy and is happy to go to nursery two days a week. The staff
are always welcoming and knowledgeable. The activities the nursery provides are beneficial to their development. We are kept up to date by the app with a daily photo and commentary. The food is freshly cooked on-site and I think he eats more of their cooking than mine! Staff have regular inset days where they update their child development skills, which is very reassuring. They also have parent evenings and parent events. The nursery is purpose-built, so has all the facilities it needs. The garden isn't the best size, but the amount of children outside at any one time is managed, and there are still plenty of outdoor activities taking place. I can feel confident leaving him in their care.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Ickle Pickles Nursery School

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted that your son has grown confident at Ickle Pickles Nursery and enjoys his time in the Discoverer's Room. It's great to know our staff, activities, and freshly cooked meals have made a positive impact. Your confidence in our care is truly appreciated!


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Review from K F (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Ickle Pickles since he was two and is now in his last year. The team are nothing but professional and friendly couldn’t have wished for a better nursery. The activities that are provided are good learning opportunities and he certainly learns a lot and speaks about what he
has been taught. Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Ickle Pickles Nursery School

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that your son has had a positive experience at Ickle Pickles and has benefited from our activities. It's wonderful to know that he enjoys learning and sharing what he's been taught. We truly appreciate your recommendation and support!


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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Ickle Pickles Day Nursery since he was 3 months old and is now in the preschool room. During this time the team have been caring, attentive and provided learning through lots of fun and he loves going each day.

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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank all the staff enough, especially management, at Ickle Pickles. Our little boy has been at Ickle Pickles for 20 months now (since he was 10 months old) and the progress he has made is incredible. We're amazed at how much he has learnt and picked up. Additionally, staff have gone above
and beyond for us during very difficult times which I will forever be grateful for. My wife and I cannot recommend Ickle Pickles enough!

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Review from Alexandra J (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ickle Pickles is an excellent nursery. My daughter started in the baby room in January and we couldn't have asked for a better start to her nursery journey. The staff are so friendly and welcoming which has put both my daughter and us, as parents, at ease.
The food served is excellent and the activities
they offer the children differ every day. Our little one is always kept busy and we are kept up to date with the app.
Choosing a nursery was hard but I am absolutely confident we couldn't have found a better nursery for our daughter. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with our choice of nursery. Our daughter has just started here and has settled very well despite being one of the youngest here. Staff are wonderful, friendly and really care about the parents as well as the children they look after. Our little girl has learnt so much more already
and has only been attending one day a week since she was 6 months old. We are so glad we found Ickle Pickles. We would highly recommend it to anybody looking for a nursery for their child.

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Review from Rebecca A (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend Ickle Pickles to anybody!
My daughter absolutely loves it there and has thrived So much since going.
She is always happy when I collect her and keen to tell me about all the activities she has done throughout the day.
My daughter is also extremely fussy and they always make sure
she has something to eat, even if it’s not on their healthy and fun menu. I am very glad I chose Ickle pickles.

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Review from Aaron B (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Ickle Pickles Day Nursery & Pre-school since she was around 10 months old. She absolutely loves her days there and has developed learning, social and speaking skills massively since being there. Would absolutely recommend to any future parents.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ickle Pickles Day Nursery & Pre-school has been an amazing nursery. The love, care and support shown by all the staff has made our journey into the world of nurseries an absolute pleasure. I cannot rate them highly enough. They are fantastic!

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Review from Faye P (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not thank this nursery enough for what they have done for my son over the last 2 years! He has come on leaps and bounds since being there and also grown a great bond with most of the staff. My son has speech delay and they still manage to provide the best care for him while he was at nursery.
Thank you lady from a very happy mum.

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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ickle Pickles Day Nursery & Pre-school is a truly fantastic nursery! My older daughter first went to the nursery 5 years ago, and my son has attended since 6 months old. He is almost 2 now and has always absolutely loved it! They settled him in so well and nothing was too much trouble. He gets excited
to go and at the end of each day he chats away trying to tell us happily all about his day. The activities are fun and varied - his days are always filled with a wide variety of play and new discoveries. He eats good healthy meals and sleeps really well at nap time. He is very curious and active and seems to thrive there. Communication is great and I like how well they handle sickness and how clean it is. I really can't recommend them highly enough.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with our choice of nursery. Our daughter has been going since she was 9 months old and a couple of years later she is still enjoying it just as much. Wonderful, approachable staff who provide amazing care for all children, and hold the children’s interests at the heart of all their
planned activities and ideas. So glad we found Ickle Pickles. We would highly recommend it to anybody looking for a nursery for their child.

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Review from Kenna S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this setting since he was 10months old. He has now just joined the Preschool Room.
Each and every single one of the Ickle Pickles teams have been faultless in looking after my son. He loves attending nursery which is fantastic for a full time working mum, 1 less thing for me to
worry about.
The communication from the on-site management is fantastic. I am always kept up to date with what’s happening regarding my son's care or about the changes to the nursery in general, especially during COVID.

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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience over the last year at Ickle Pickles has been fantastic. We moved from another nursery due to safety issues and I can't applaud Ickle Pickles enough for their high level of security throughout. My son also has a food allergy and they have been so calm and patient with him, helping him
with not fearing certain foods. We have seen such a change in his confidence and ability to make new friends and this is all down to the wonderful staff for making him feel so special. Even at the front door, he gets the most lovely welcome and this makes him excited to go back. Their teaching is second to none he has come on leaps and bounds ready for school. Thank you so much!

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Review from S f (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending here for a year now and it is lovely to see her grow in confidence and development since she has been here. The staff are always so pleasant and helpful. Added bonus that I found the perfect nursery opposite my house.

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Review from Mary B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I will 100% recommend this nursery. My son is currently in Preschool and loves it. The staff are amazing, and they always keep parents updated. I love this place and so does my son. The staff really care about the children. My son had made lots of friends and has learnt so much.

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Review from Leah G (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Ickle Pickles since he was 10months old and they are outstanding! The staff are kind, caring and really consider the needs of each child. They interact really well with parents keep you informed and always reach out when they need to. The setting is well cared for, sparks
creativity and curiosity and the food provided is excellent. We have fostered a really trusting relationship with the nursery over the past 4years and we would highly recommend them to other parents.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.425)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.425) out of 10 for Ickle Pickles Nursery School 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 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 4.969 for Ickle Pickles Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (93 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.969

  • 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 4.456 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ickle Pickles Nursery School is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 61 number of registered child places is 12.2. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.2 = 0.656

  • 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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Grace Gibson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2008

Grace holds a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and has been at Ickle Pickles for 15 years. She started as an apprentice before becoming Senior of the Preschool room.


Grace later become 3rd in charge for a short period of time before progressing to Deputy Manager and in 2019 Nursery Manager. During this time, Grace has had her son and returned part-time.


Frequently Asked Questions about Ickle Pickles Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Ickle Pickles Nursery School accepts?

Ickle Pickles Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ickle Pickles Nursery School Open?

Ickle Pickles Nursery School is open: Monday 07:15-18:30, Tuesday 07:15-18:30, Wednesday 07:15-18:30, Thursday 07:15-18:30, Friday 07:15-18:30.

How many Children does Ickle Pickles Nursery School have capacity for?

Ickle Pickles Nursery School has capacity for a total of 61 Children.

How far is Ickle Pickles Nursery School to the centre of Sittingbourne?

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

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