Oaklands Day Nursery

8 Brook Street, Tonbridge TN9 2PJ
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9.8 121 Reviews
  • Oaklands Day Nursery, Tonbridge
Oaklands Nursery is a private day nursery located on Brook Street in Tonbridge.

The nursery is open full time from 7:30am to 6:30pm and cares for children from 3 months to 5 years.

Early years practitioners let parents know about their child's day and work with them to ensure children develop skills at their own pace in the nursery.

The setting provides children with healthy, home-cooked meals every day cooked onsite by the chef.

At Oaklands Nursery children also take part in extra-curricular activities which include music and movement, cookery, and community walks.

Pre-School children also take part in Ph Robot Reg and Forest School sessions.

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Care Provided by Oaklands Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Inga Page (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 87
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Oaklands Day Nursery

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Oaklands Day Nursery Reviews (121)

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Oaklands Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oaklands Day Nursery has 121 reviews.

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Review from Amy F (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has been at Oaklands Day Nursery since she was 11 months old, she’s now just turned 3 years old.
We couldn’t be happier with the nursery and feel at ease knowing that our daughter is being so well looked after as well as having lots of fun. She’s developing all the time and learns so
much from her key workers, staff and friends there.
Highly recommend it.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

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Review from Marie-Anne B (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are huge fans of Oaklands Day Nursery! Our little pre-schooler is so happy there and our baby will be joining them next year. The pre-school team is amazing. They go over and beyond. The activities are varied, the children spend lots of time learning and playing outdoors, and parents receive detailed
feedback on how our child is doing. I would definitely recommend Oaklands to other parents!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Catherine R (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been sending my 1-year-old daughter to Oakland’s since August, and it’s been brilliant. She loves going and gets to do so many different activities. The staff are wonderful, and I love the daily reports and pictures we as parents get. I’m so pleased we chose Oaklands. Going back to work full
time as a first time Mum is daunting enough, but knowing she’s having the best time and is in safe hands has made it so much easier.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear about your positive experience with us.


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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have attended Oaklands over the last 7 years. My son who currently attends absolutely loves going. He gets to do a wide range of activities and enjoy the wonderful garden. The staff are very caring and the communication is great.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear how much your children enjoy/enjoyed their time with us.


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Review from Sophie I (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Oaklands Day Nursery for the last one and a half years and I have been really happy with the nursery and the care he receives. He loves attending and the amount of activities he gets to do with his friends is great. I love getting the report and photos at the end of each day
and seeing what he’s been doing. The staff are always welcoming, very supportive and provide ideas of activities to do at home as well as suggestions for how you can help with your child’s development. I love the fact my son goes outside and enjoys the garden whatever the weather, and he has also been enjoying the forest school. I would recommend Oaklands Day Nursery to other parents.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oaklands Day Nursery have been a fantastic nursery for our son and our daughter also joined recently and has settled so well. The staff are extremely supportive, kind and understanding. The learning facilities are great and the garden is fantastic, both kids love being there. Gives us as parents peace
of mind, thank you.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are very grateful for your kind words.


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Review from Danny P (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves the nursery and has thrived so much under the care of the staff. Even through the Covid-19 pandemic, the management and the staff have been amazing. Not only with sending out messages to keep in touch and activities to do at home during lockdowns but to also ensure the children are able
to continue their progress through great activities such as the 'forest school' element. My son loves spending his time outside exploring. I am so pleased we chose Oaklands Day Nursery and would highly recommend it and thanks again to the brilliant staff!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your great review, we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us.


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

The staff have been absolutely amazing, my child's development has come on massively. He has made so much progress since being at the nursery. The encouragement and support they give him is amazing. Always friendly and welcoming on entry. This gives parents peace of mind.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback!


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Review from Katy V B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Oaklands Day Nursery for just under three years and my daughter started almost a year ago. We have had nothing but positive experiences with the staff in the different rooms at Oaklands Day Nursery and they really, honestly care about our kids. The outside space is amazing and
the children use it every day. I have recommended it to many friends and their kids have also loved it there!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are thrilled to hear your positive feedback!


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

We’ve been extremely happy with the care provided to both of our daughters. Our eldest absolutely loves Oaklands Day Nursery and has grown even more confident during her time at the nursery. She has a wonderful relationship with her amazing key worker. Our youngest, a lockdown baby, is now very settled
and is developing faster now she is able to interact with other children her age. All the staff are lovely and genuinely care so much for the children. The daily updates we receive are excellent.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

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

Would thoroughly recommend Oaklands Day Nursery. Both my children have attended and the staff are so caring and nurturing. The staff work really well with the parents to overcome any challenges that the children may have and are fully supportive. Both my boys especially loved the garden which has so
much to offer!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

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Review from Zak P (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Considering all the challenges that nurseries have had to face recently, they have been amazing at ensuring our children are safe. I've seen a huge improvement in my boys development in speech. The staff are always on the ball, they have truly been amazing during this tough time.

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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Wonderful staff and an incredibly caring setting from management to the lovely key workers.
They have been amazing throughout the pandemic with putting the kids and their feelings and worries first. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Oaklands Day Nursery and we will miss it dearly when our little girl
heads off to school.

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Review from Ash O (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two daughters have attended Oaklands for the past 18 months and have made such strong bonds with all their key workers. The daily updates published are full of details, which makes it easier to have a conversation about how their day went. One of the key selling points in sending our children here
- is the outside space. There is no other nursery in Tonbridge with this space available. The staff are incredibly supportive and kind. If one daughter bakes, the key worker will always make sure they bake enough for the other sister. This small act of kindness always makes my day.

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Review from Ashley B (Aunt of Child) published on 1 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to say that I am extremely happy with Oaklands Nursery. Staff is very welcoming, friendly and supportive, they are kind and very professional. Have a great outdoor space. Throughout covid, they have been very safe and informal but sharing weekly updates but also home learning ideas.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your great review, we are delighted to hear your great feedback.


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Review from Imogen S (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely fantastic nursery. My son is 3 and I’ve noticed such wonderful development in his social skills, learning and language since being at Oaklands. He loves going to nursery and has a lovely friendship group who he talks about all the time. I couldn’t be happier with the nursery and staff,
I will be so sad when he moves on.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Greg H (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Oaklands for almost 12 months now and has always really enjoyed himself there. He first attended at around 10 months old and has built lovely relationships with other children and the carers over the past year. This has been especially important during Covid as he has missed
out on face to face relationships with many other family and friends. The staff are knowledgeable and caring and we really enjoy reading the daily updates and seeing photos of what he and his friends have been up to.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your great review, we are delighted to hear your great feedback.


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Review from Stephanie R (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved being at Oaklands since she started a year and a half ago. The children spend lots of time outdoors come rain or shine and they are always doing fun activities and crafts that encourage new skills. The staff have been brilliant throughout the pandemic and have kept us updated at
all times. They have made the children feel safe and happy and I’m so glad for their ongoing support.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear what a positive journey you and your child are having with us.


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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Oaklands for six weeks, the staff have done an amazing job at helping her settle in. They are friendly, approachable and their feedbacks are brilliant. The activities that they do with the children are varied, seasonal and they put effort into them. I feel comfortable
and confident leaving my daughter, she is coming out of her shell now and is beginning to show her cheeky, happy personality.

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Review from Chara C (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oakland's is a wonderful nursery, the staff are caring, well qualified and fully engaged with the children's development. The setting benefits from a large garden which is half natural, ideal for forest school learning, and half artificial so they can use their vehicles with ease. The use of Tapestry
really adds to the communication, we love seeing the photos and hearing about his day first from his key person. Weekly emails from the office and central office area fab too. Any concerns are dealt with quickly and professionally.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Oaklands Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words; we are delighted to hear what a positive journey you are having with us.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.844)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10 for Oaklands Day Nursery 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.844 for Oaklands Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (235 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 276 Ratings = 4.844

  • 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 Oaklands Day Nursery is based on 23 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 87 number of registered child places is 17.4, which has been reached with 23 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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Meet the Team (2)

Inga

Inga Page

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 1998

Nursery Manager, Inga Page, has a wealth of experience in childcare and is supported by a passionate and committed staff team. Inga and her team give each and every child the opportunity to grow in confidence and reach their full potential.


Inga has completed CACHE Diploma in Children and young people's Workforces Level 3.


Inga has been working at Oaklands Nursery since 1998 when she started as a Nursery Assistant and is now currently Nursery Manager.


Maxine

Maxine Goodfellow

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 1998

Maxine started at Oaklands in 1999 as a Nursery Assistant and is now currently deputy manager. She has a Level 3 CACHE Diploma in children and young people's workforces and she has a Level 3 in Management and Leadership.


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