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 Anthony R (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy at Nursery Days; she has made some great friendships. Communication between staff and parents is really good, they always have time for you and any queries you have. The facilities are great, and my daughter loves the orchard!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery; caring for your daughter is a pleasure.


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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery which my son has been attending since he was two. The facilities are amazing and the staff go above and beyond to ensure the children are engaged. Every day brings so much variety and they are always findings new activities. Everyone at nursery days seems to have such a passion
for making sure each child has an excellent experience. I would highly recommend and will be sad for my son's last day but he will be moving on to the next chapter of starting school.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

We have enjoyed being part of your son's journey through the nursery so far and are pleased to be able guide him in each step of his next transition to big school.


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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days is fantastic. My child has been there for 9 months and loved every moment. The staff are very caring and have built strong bonds to settle and develop him. The provisions they provide have given lots of new experiences and opportunities he would otherwise not have had. He is always being
encouraged, supported, praised and challenged and, with the adaptions they have made for his dietary and medical needs, I could not ask for anything more. I feel so happy and safe to leave him in their care.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

We are only to happy to support his needs and feel lucky to help him on his early years journey.


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Review from Danielle D (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery Days is an excellent childcare setting and our little boy who has attended for two years absolutely loves it. The diverse offering of activities is brilliant. The children undertake cooking club, they attend forest school where they have a purpose built building to accommodate them and there
are many activities set out each day to facilitate learning. I am delighted with the nursery and look forward to my second child attending.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your lovely words, we have lots of fun on our adventures at the Orchard each week with your son and have enjoyed watching his confidence grow over the last couple of years at Nursery Days.


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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Nursery Days since she was 8 months old and is now in the pre-school part of the nursery. She has had the best experience there, with not just playing, but real learning and making her first friendships. Nursery Days has provided her with experiences we wouldn't necessarily
be able to do with her, such as exploring their forest school and the orchard where they learn about all sorts of animals, plants and more. They have a great range of equipment, fantastic play areas outside and in, the mud kitchen, using real tools, so not just the standard painting and sticking.
The staff are phenomenal, so supportive of not just the children but the parents too. Helping them learn all sorts of skills in readiness for school.
The food menu always sounds lovely, we have an update on what they have each week.
The nursery is very clean and secure. Our daughter is happy on every pick up and always excited to go the days she attends.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

It is so wonderful to hear you're so happy with everything at Nursery Days, it's been a pleasure being part of your child's early years development. We are excited to enjoy more adventures in the lead up to her school transition.


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Review from Lauren W (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family we absolutely love this nursery, all our concerns have been listened to, great communication from the staff. My kids love coming to this nursery which is a massive reassurance to us that we picked the right school for them. So much for the kids to do and we love seeing their journey on Tapestry.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Lauren, we have loved your children joining us at Nursery Days and being part of their nursery journey.


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Review from Jodie M (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started nursery for the first time at the beginning of January and during lockdown. We cannot thank the nursery enough to help settle our son and also us. We were unsure if it was the right time with everything going on but the nursery put our minds at rest and has been such a lovely experience.
Our son had been looked after by his grandparents for two and a half years so this was a big change. Our son's keyworker is a real credit to the nursery and after a few tears, our son is loving his time at nursery and has a real bond with his keyworker. Thank you!

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your lovely words, your son has settled in beautifully now and we just love how he roars his way through the day as we pretend to be dinosaurs. We look forward to lots more fun and adventures with your son at Nursery Days.


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Review from Emily H (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so grateful I found nursery days for my son. After having trouble settling my son elsewhere, Nursery Days welcomed and settled him without a problem. They always keep me updated with all the things that he has been doing and I can see that it is evident that he has had a good time as he is always
happy when I pick him up.


The nursery itself is beautifully kept and clean and tidy. There are lovely toys and activities for the children to do and it’s always safe.


The staff are always friendly, polite and helpful. Most importantly, they look after my son how I would want him to be looked after.


I recommend wholeheartedly.


Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, we are so pleased you chose Nursery Days as we have loved getting to know your son and watching his development week by week.


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Review from Cesena F (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been going to Nursery Days since May and she absolutely loves it. The team in her room are amazing, making both her and myself feel completely comfortable in her new surroundings. Going to nursery are genuinely her favourite days of the week and whenever I drop her off or pick her up she
always has a huge smile. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough. Not just because of how happy she is there, but also because of how far she’s grown and how much she's learnt since being there.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you. We thoroughly enjoy your child being at nursery and watching her little personality shine through each day.


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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my child has been attending from the age of 2 to 4 years old, he has come on leaps and bounds! From his speech and confidence to eating more foods and of course making new friends. I couldn’t have asked for my child to go to a better nursery and the staff are so lovely.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, we've loved watching your son's journey through the nursery and wish him all the best at school.


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

My little girl has attended Nursery Days for the past 2 years. We chose it because when viewing, we got the warm and fuzzy feeling where you just know your child is going to be nurtured and cared for. The staff are second to none, the setting incredible since their beautiful refurb. Our child has blossomed
brilliantly and is more than ready for school despite being an August baby. I would recommend Nursery Days to anyone and regularly do.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

We have loved watching her journey through the nursery and observing her imagination each and every day.


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Review from Tiffany P (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been absolutely stunned by the outstanding experience we've had with Nursery Days. The setting has been renovated to an extremely high standard. It looks natural and homely. The resources are fun, inviting and educational. The staff are experienced, approachable and loving. My daughter looks
forward to attending and comes home bursting with stories from her day. The environmentally conscious ethos and love of nature are so important to me, I love the encouragement in those areas - Forest School. I always recommend Nursery Days.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you for your kind words, it's a pleasure to watch her grow and observe the amazing things she does every day.


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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Nursery Days are amazing, they are kind and supportive of your child's needs. The rooms are warm and inviting with so many different things for the children to do. The new renovations have given the nursery a lovely homely feel. The garden is great, there is so much to explore. A wonderful
caring nursery. Highly recommend it.

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

My 18-month-old son has attended Nursery Days for the past 5-months and absolutely loves it. All of the staff are so caring and make his days there fun and exciting as well as educational. Nursery Days have provided a safe environment during the covid-19 pandemic for key worker children, and the staff
have remained as dedicated as ever.

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Review from Sam B (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel my son benefits hugely from attending Nursery Days. His language skills have improved incredibly since attending and all the staff are helpful and hard working.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

We are so pleased to hear this and we love caring for your son and watching his confidence and development grow.


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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been attending for a month now and the initial show around was excellent and very informative. My child's keyworker is very welcoming and friendly. She encourages my child and makes her feel comfortable. All the staff I have met have been lovely. I particularly like the forest school
and my child really enjoys this. Good educational learning. My other child's key worker is lovely and friendly and again ensures a smooth, happy, calm process when dropping off in the morning.

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Review from D C (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have settled well at Nursery Days and we are particularly pleased with our keyworkers. They both listen to our needs and encourage my children who can be quite shy. On pick up, both my children are full of beans and happy. The nursery offer a lot that is educational and good life skills.
I am very pleased with the nursery which is lovely and clean and tidy. The staff interact with the children well.

Reply from Trina Coyne at Nursery Days

Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear this and glad your child's individual needs are being met and they are settling well.


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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the nursery. My daughter has settled so well and she has a lovely time, is well cared for and happy. The staff are all very friendly and ensure the adult collecting the child is correct and they seem to have very good safeguarding policies. My little girl has many food allergies
and the food provided caters to her needs as well.

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Review from A W (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with the four-year experience of our twin grandchildren at Nursery Days. The staff have always been friendly and supportive. The children are greeted by name in the morning, their individual interests remembered and the caring attitude is strong throughout the nursery. The
facilities, inside and outside are good and the recent refurbishment of the preschool area is excellent. They seem to have created more space and it looks modern and interesting for the children. We have also been impressed with the work done in preparing them for school and the preschool knowledge and enrichment they have acquired.

Reply from Amy Brookman, Manager at Nursery Days

Thank you, it's been a pleasure to care for your Grandchildren and see their journey through the nursery and now onto school.


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Review from Vicki C (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault Nursery Days. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, always able to tell me what my children have been doing upon collection and update the Tapestry Online Journal for me. Always happy to talk to me and very accommodating.

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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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