Nursery Days

The Old School, The Street, Upchurch, Sittingbourne ME9 7AJ
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  • Nursery Days, Sittingbourne
Nursery Days is fully and beautifully refurbished and now has large natural playgrounds.

It is based within the grounds of The Old School in the rural village of Upchurch close to Rainham, Sittingbourne and Gillingham. Nursery Days offers childcare for 3 months to 5 years.

Individuality is celebrated, and through observations and discussions with parents and carers, is something that really ensures children's time at Nursery Days is based on their interests and personal needs.

A highly qualified, experienced and skilled staff team, include qualified teachers who are dedicated to continually enabling children to feel confident and secure at Nursery Days.

Indoors, Nursery days is a well designed homely environment that promotes emotional well-being, togetherness and friendship. Here children can feel comfortable to snuggle down or explore with confidence, and will always be at home.

Outdoors, Nursery Days experimental playground is an extra asset to the nursery. The children also get to experience a natural learning adventure at daily forest school (with a nursery forest school leader) at their private orchard which is local to the nursery.

Nursery Days has a highly qualified and experienced cook to prepare fresh and healthy food daily for the children. The heartwarming home-cooked lunches, snacks, breakfast and tea use locally farmed fruit and vegetables.

They offer a huge range of experiences every day for the children at Nursery Days. These include baby yoga and massage, professionally lead sports class, cooking and gardening club, woodwork classes, musical and movement sessions and much more.

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Care Provided by Nursery Days

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Brookman (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • A small carpark to the rear of the premises.


Nursery Days Reviews (103)

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Nursery Days has a Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nursery Days has 103 reviews.

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Review from Cassie W (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days provide a safe, loving and creative environment for my son. Each week there are fun new activities which help the children to grow and learn. The children get to spend so much time outdoors and they even have the facilities for local day trips, providing such an enriched experience.
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son is so happy at Nursery Days. All of the team are amazing, they really are fantastic at their jobs. I always feel well-informed about what my son has been doing, and how he is developing. Early years education is so important and I have complete trust in the team to provide the very best care for my son.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it’s our pleasure to be part of your son's early years.


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Review from Jody J (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery days has really brought our son out of his shell. He absolutely loves going to nursery and having the best time with all his teachers and peers. Trips to the orchard, cooking club, reading, drawing, the list goes on. Special shout out to one staff member who goes above and beyond to ensure my
son and all the children have a happy, fun and educational day every day. She is outstanding.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, it’s been great to observe your sons confidence build week by week.


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Review from Crystal T (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We relocated to the area in February 2021 and after doing extensive research on nurseries we decided to send our son and daughter to Nursery Days. We chose them as the staff were so helpful with all of the questions we had, we loved the outdoor elements they offered and that they were located in a small
village. Nursery Days was definitely the right choice, the children settled in very quickly and the days spent there are always so varied! The orchard and outdoor play areas are a huge highlight for them, they love playing in the mud kitchen especially! Our Son has now gone off to school and they really helped with this transition, the school readiness that they provided was second to none. Our daughter will be leaving for school this September and we will all be hugely sad to leave them.
If you are looking for a nursery in the area then Nursery Days is the one!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it’s been lovely to be part of both your children’s early years journey and looking forward to helping your daughter prepare for school later this year.


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Review from Jess W (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started nursery in September, doing two full days a week. We have been nothing but impressed with the care and education provided to her so far. We love that the nursery has its own orchard, as these outdoor activities are very beneficial and fun for the children's development.
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love that the children's progress is documented on Tapestry and they get a focus week where feedback is shared with us. It's lovely to see their progress!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased you have found tapestry a lovely part of your daughter's learning journey. We know how much she loves to be outside exploring each day and look forward to more adventures as she journeys through the nursery.


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Review from Corran S (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing - perfect. I could not fault this nursery; they are amazing. My little boy has been in this nursery since about two and a half years old, and the girls are brilliant, and I trust them with my child. They are very accommodating too. If I have appointments, they are very good at helping get my
child in for the time that is required. Also, I want to say that they are amazing and comforting. My son gets very upset with certain things, and they handle him amazingly and have been extremely hard-working to make sure he doesn't get upset. I would a million per cent recommend this nursery to anyone, as the girls are all hard-working/kind ladies and are very quick to help with any questions or concerns I have - excellent communication - everything is brilliant.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

It's our pleasure to be on hand to support your son at every stage of his development, and we are pleased you chose Nursery Days. Thank you.


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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really enjoyed reading through your latest newsletter and hearing of your success - congratulations on being announced as one of the top 20 nurseries in the South East - an accolade which you truly deserve. We appreciate everything you do for my child and are very grateful for all the wonderful provisions
and opportunities you provide for her and all the children. I used to be an Early Years Foundations Stage key worker in a nursery, so I was really keen to find the right setting for my child, somewhere that complimented her personality and catered for her interests. Other nurseries just don't compare; after our tour in 2020, we were sold, and two years later we are still so glad we chose Nursery Days for our child. With every month that goes by, we just become more and more impressed with you all! Huge thanks to all the staff for all you do - it is clear you're all so passionate about our children, and we couldn't wish for a better place to nurture our child in these precious early years. Thank you!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your review, your kind words mean a lot to our team. We are pleased you can see how passionate we are about bringing the very best opportunities for each child.


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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to Nursery Days for over a year now, and I rave about it to everyone I meet. I have been a teacher for over a decade and have a Masters's Degree in Early Childhood Education, and I can say with confidence that this is the only setting I have ever encountered that is run the way
an Early Years setting should be run. The children have plenty of outdoor learning opportunities that complement the rural setting including raising ducklings, and chickens trips to the Orchard and other local places of interest; the staff are warm, positive and friendly and were so kind and supportive when I was going through chemotherapy; and most importantly I have always been made to feel that my child was loved, valued as an individual, and was safe and happy whilst in their care. I am going to be very emotional when he finally leaves them this summer to go to "big school" - but I can't think of a better place for him to have begun his learning journey. Thank you so much!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, it’s been our pleasure to be part of your sons early years and offer any support needed.


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Review from Alexandra L (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Nursery Days since November 2019. He settled very well, and we are always given updates on his day and development. Staff are very approachable and friendly. I will highly recommend.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you; it’s been great to watch your son grow and continue to throughout the nursery.


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Review from Katie O (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son goes to Nursery Days, and it’s great. He’s so happy there, and I couldn’t ask for any more from the staff. Very approachable, and the children are their first priority. The children visit the orchard daily, exploring and learning so much whilst being outside, which some nurseries do not have
access to. Updates and pictures are posted through the app, which is lovely to see. I will be sending my youngest son to join the nursery soon too. Highly recommend.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you; it’s great to be part of your child’s early years and enjoy lots of outdoor experiences. We look forward to welcoming your other son soon.


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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined Nursery Days in 2021 after all of the National lockdowns as we felt he needed more social interaction with other children. This nursery has been brilliant for him, and it has been so lovely to see him develop over his time there. He loves the adults in his room; they are supportive, friendly
and caring and know him so well. We have always felt he has been safe and well looked after, and he has access to so many good quality experiences and activities. They also spend so much time learning outside, which he loves, and the children have so much freedom to join in with and do activities they love. He has built lovely relationships with adults and children, and he goes in so happy every time! One of his highlights is the very regular visits to the orchard where he loves to play, especially with the mud kitchen! The nursery also has great communication and is always on hand to support and respond to any questions. Thank you for all of your support for our family and for helping our son

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

It’s been our pleasure to help settle him into the nursery and continue to work with him until he starts school. Thank you.


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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Nursery Days have been so patient when settling my little one. We got there in the end, all thanks to the special bond they made with him. He gets to have messy play, enjoy tasty food and explore the garden or local park/orchard regularly - which you just don’t get in every nursery!
I couldn’t recommend the nursery more.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it’s been so lovely to be part of your child’s settling journey and seeing him so settled now and creating friendships.


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Review from Stephanie O (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days are fantastic, my daughter loves going there! She loves all the staff and has a great relationship with her key worker! She loves going to the orchard and really loves messy play, but most especially she loves the food and cooking club!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, it’s our pleasure being part of your daughter's early years. It’s great to see how settled she is within the nursery and on our outings.


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Review from Paula W (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days has been amazing for my son who has been attending since he was 8 months old. The facilities are excellent, especially the outside areas, including trips to the orchard and local outside areas. The staff are always friendly and very caring, encouraging the children's learning and development.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, we’ve loved being part of your son's early education.


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Review from Jemma R (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days is such an amazing setting, my now seven year old used to attend and I didn’t even consider anywhere else for my one year old. In the time between it has had a full refurbishment and is now even better! The staff are lovely, he literally cannot wait to get inside when he sees them in the
morning. Photos are posted daily on the secure online account so I can see exactly what he gets up to during the day and it shows how happy he is. He loves his little adventures to the orchard in the buggy especially.
The nursery itself is in a lovely old building which has a few rooms giving it a home from home feel. You’re kept updated with information via social media and the online platform, meaning you can ask questions and get responses really quickly. I have never had any issues with anything, but am confident the room leaders and managers would deal with anything swiftly and professionally if I did.
There literally isn’t one thing I would say I would change about Nursery Days.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, we have been pleased to welcome your family back to Nursery Days and being part of your sons early years.


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Review from Samantha N (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attend Nursery Days and I could not be more impressed with the staff and environment they provide. My boys love going and I feel assured that they have the best care. The facilities are exceptional, especially the forestry element.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it’s our pleasure to be part of both your children’s early years, watching them develop each week.


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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Nursery Days for just over 6-months now and has thoroughly enjoyed every second he spends there, which to a parent is so important and reassuring. They provide an excellent range of activities designed to engage all children, allowing them to both enjoy and learn at the same
time. The unique experience of the Orchard sessions allows the children to interact with nature whilst learning at the same time. It allows them to learn about growing fruit and vegetables as well as looking after animals. The staff are so friendly and have really good relationships with both children and parents, they provide a caring and nurturing environment for all who attend. My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Nursery Days and always looks forward to going. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, we are pleased to have welcomed your family to Nursery Days; we know how much your son enjoys his orchard sessions.


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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days is an amazing nursery. My little girl always has fun and comes out with a smile on her face. The staff are so good with her, and I know I am leaving her in excellent hands. They have access to the theatre and the park, which is lovely as my little one loves to be outdoors. There is always
so much going on at Nursery Days, and the pictures I receive show my daughter is having a really good day. I am glad I chose Nursery Days for my daughter.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it has been a pleasure to help settle your child into nursery days and be part of her early years journey.


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Review from Louise T (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days always welcome my daughter and help make her feel at ease during drop off, as she gets worried about leaving mum at times. My little one always comes out happy and gets to participate in great activities at the nursery. The staff are always friendly and give me an account of her day at
pick up. Would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for sharing your experience.
We have always felt so privileged to be part of your 3 wonderful girls early years journey.


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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the nursery in October 2020 and because of lockdown he had not had the opportunity to spend time with others much over the previous six months or so. I wasn't sure how he would manage but the staff were so caring and welcoming. He's now been there six months and goes in happy every
day, I couldn't ask for more than that. I love the outdoor opportunities the children are offered and the different sessions have been really useful for fitting in with work. I would definitely recommend Nursery Days to any family.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your review, we are glad to of eased your son into nursery during the lockdown period and watch his learning journey continue at Nursery Days.


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Review from Matthew W (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days is excellent. The staff are very caring, friendly and professional. My child loves all the extra experiences they offer, and we're so grateful as we cannot offer them at home. They have been brilliant in catering for both his dietary and medical needs yet still being fully inclusive. I
recommend this setting very highly.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words; we are pleased to be able to meet your child's individual needs.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.986)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10 for Nursery Days 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 42 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 42 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 4.986 for Nursery Days is calculated as follows: ( (497 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 504 Ratings = 4.986

  • 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 Nursery Days is based on 42 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 42 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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