Activeplay Nursery and Preschool

10-14 High Street, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne ME10 2AB
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9.2 56 Reviews
  • Activeplay Nursery and Preschool, Sittingbourne
Activeplay Nursery is a fun and stimulating setting, where staff are committed to the safety and security of all children, to good staff-to-child ratios and a sensitive settling-in process.

Friendly staff are trained and equipped to help get your child off to a great start in life, maintaining an environment of mutual respect and understanding where early years skills and interests can flourish.

The team hold recognised qualifications and benefit from working in an environment with modern security in place. Children enjoy both indoor and outdoor play, as well as a nutritious diet, and the team have expertise in helping those with special needs.

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Care Provided by Activeplay Nursery and Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Jacquelin Curtis
  • Person in charge
  • Michelle Sharp (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 54
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Activeplay Nursery and Preschool

  • Details available on website

Activeplay Nursery and Preschool Reviews (56)

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Activeplay Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.156) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Activeplay Nursery and Preschool has 56 reviews.

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Review from Jess M (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has just started this nursery. Already I feel relaxed and happy with him being there. All staff members are lovely and go above and beyond for our little ones. Even in these scary times. Having updates as much as I do I can’t thank the staff members enough for all the reassurance whilst
my son is at the nursery. Keep going, you’re all amazing.

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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well, where do I start? The owner and the team at Activeplay Nursery are very professional, always thinking of the children, my daughter has come a long way from being in the baby room to now being in her final year before starting school in September. She has made some good friends and her personal
development as a child is fantastic with the help from the staff from learning words and numbers. To shapes and cooking. The manager is even at the end of the phone if needing support in any way. When I ask my daughter what she has for dinner, all I get is yum yum, so the food there must be great.

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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Activeplay Nursery have been amazing to us as a family. As a first time mum sending my child into nursery was extremely daunting. He had spent most of his time with just my husband and me. I didn't need to worry. Activeplay have made the transition so comfortable. All staff are extremely understanding
and supportive. My son seems so happy and is full of excitement and babbling when he comes home. The use of the app helps us see what he's been up to. We can already see the positive changes it is having on him. We would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The service we’ve received from Activeplay over the past three years has been, without a doubt, incredibly supportive and very much personalised to the needs of our child. The staff are attentive, kind and take the time to get to know each child and their parents as individuals so they can provide the
care each child needs. My child has thrived from being in their care and is always eager to attend. I am very grateful for all the support Activeplay have given me, especially over the past year. I would recommend them to anyone I know who is looking for a nursery.

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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have helped to support my son settle in here. Individuals giving reassurance to help my son every day, he loves going to playschool and bounces with joy on the way out having had such a good time there. He has recently moved up a class which is obviously a worry changing setting and staff
but he still loves it just as much as he always has done. Staff are always helpful when I call to check in on him or query anything. The all-round pleasure of a place to know your child is being looked after and cared for, having fun and enjoying themselves not just there for the money.

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Review from Kat (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have attended Activeplay. If we were ever to have another child, I wouldn't pick a different preschool. Warm staff, welcoming and a setting in which both children have thrived. I feel I can easily approach the staff members for anything which has been lovely. Activeplay have also
provided flexibility for us as a family which we are beyond grateful for. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Petra (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys going to nursery and she has made good friends. Staff are always professional and friendly. My son who is now 11 years went to this nursery and he really enjoyed it as well. Good communication with parents.

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Review from Grace (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great welcoming nursery who appreciate each child individually and work closely with parents as well to ensure the best experience. Lots of activities and learning going on too. Our little one was reluctant to start nursery but the staff are so caring and great with the kids now he doesn’t look back
and constantly talks about being there. A great nursery with a great team who are always on hand to answer questions. Our little one will definitely miss it when he goes to school!

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Review from Emily (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started with the nursery when he was only 7 months and naturally I was nervous about how he’d get on, but the manager and her team made me feel at ease from day dot. My little one grew very attached to the baby room team, loved being there and has now happily transitioned into the toddler
group. Have always felt that he is genuinely cared for whilst he was at the nursery, not just babysat. I worried that my son wouldn’t get the emotional support that little ones need, when at nursery, but have seen time and time again that he has been very well-loved and looked after during his time at Activeplay. The activities and the learning support provided by the team is also excellent with regular development progress reports.

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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are really pleased with the nursery. Our son has been going there for 2 years and has learnt a lot and has lots of fun while he's there. All the staff are approachable and look after him really well. We have no complaints!

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Review from Temi (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Activeplay nursery for the last 7 months and she absolutely loves it there. The staff are very professional and you can tell they adore the children which is very important to me. They always keep the children occupied with lots of activities and my daughter always has
some form of artwork or baking she brings home with her. I like the fact that they provide a very detailed diary of my child's daily activities on the online learning journal as well as pictures so that the parents are well informed of their child's progress.

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Review from Anna (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Activeplay is a wonderful nursery. It is open for longer hours than most local nurseries and all year round which is very convenient for working parents. The staff are friendly and supportive and the learning environment is wonderfully laid out. The meals are well thought out and nutritious. My child
has been there from 9 months old and he has absolutely thrived! We are always kept informed of his progress via the online learning journal and it’s lovely to look back over everything he has achieved in his time there. They are very good at following the way you do things at home in the nursery in regards to feeds/naps/toilet training etc so there isn’t any disruption for the child during their time there. They have also handled the covid situation so professionally and with such care and understanding. I would and have recommended this nursery to anyone who is looking for childcare.

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Review from Arden S (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used Activeplay for both my girls from when my eldest was 2 years old. Both my girls settled in so quickly and have loved going to nursery. My eldest is now in school. Even through this covid year, they have been fantastic. They are extremely accommodating and always willing to find a way to
help out. I could not recommend them enough.

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Review from Julie G (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended this nursery for 2 years. The staff - lovely and have all been there a long time which I feel says a lot about an employer and working environment. Polite, engaging, caring, informative and professional. Nursery setting - clean, bright, warm, well resourced. The food menu was fresh
and healthy. All children sit in the dining room for food. The opening hours are great for working life 7.30-6.30pm. The use of the online secure portal to be able to see photos of what your child is doing is nice and great for communication. In the two years my daughter was there I really do not have a negative about this nursery. It is privately owned so you're not just a number. Their approach to the pandemic was really reassuring. My daughter was really happy there but completely ready for school (due to their support) and that is the reason I would recommend it.

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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Activeplay Nursery and Preschool keeps really high standards. We were more than happy to have the honour of our daughter being part of this great team. Everyone was so caring to her and because of what she learned there, she is developing a lot.
Massive thanks for all of your hard work, especially
in this challenging year. The nursery couldn't be a more safe and caring place for everyone's kids. Thank you.

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Review from Leanne W (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I sent both of my children to this nursery and they always went above and beyond for my children. I don't like to leave my children with anyone other than family members, so finding a nursery I trust to look after my children was a scary thought. Activeplay nursery always made me feel happy about leaving
my children with them and I felt just as happy leaving my children with them as much as I did leaving them with a family member.

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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at this nursery for the past 4 years and she has LOVED IT! Not once has she had any issues there and never have I been concerned about the care she is receiving there. The facilities are great, especially the garden and they have made lots of improvements to the building in the
last few years. The staff are amazing, fun and friendly and I love listening to my daughter tell me about all the fun things she gets up to. I wouldn't hesitate to send another child to this setting and I am sad that my daughter is now moving on to school. Activeplay have made such a positive impact on my daughter and thank you to everyone who has played a part in that.

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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and professional at all times create a good bond with the children making their time here fun and exciting. Trustworthy staff always alerted and kept informed of any sickness knowing my child is safe and looked after is a great comfort. My child has enjoyed her nursery and grown with confidence
and knowledge thanks to Activeplay Nursery and Preschool.

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Review from Debbie G (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Activeplay - we looked around a couple of nurseries to see which one would be the right fit for us and our children. We felt very welcome and at home from the minute we arrived - this in-fact was the only nursery where our children ran off to play and the staff welcomed them to join
in whilst we looked around.
The staff are brilliant, the activities are great, the food menu is fantstic, the communication through Tapestry is incredible, even through COVID-19 Activeplay have been in contact with us throughout sending ideas and activities etc. My girls come home excited to tell us all they have done that day. Evenings and weekends they are role-playing together with the staff from Activeplay constantly being mentioned! They even make birthday cards (and other events) for us with the girls which is such a nice personal touch!
I honestly can not recommend them enough - Amazing Team!

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Review from Rosalynne M (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't recommend this nursery enough. My daughter loved it there. The staff are friendly and brilliant. The facilities, particularly the garden are great. My daughter left the nursery early due to family circumstances related to the coronavirus outbreak and was so disappointed she couldn't return.
Best nursery in Sittingbourne.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.156)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.156) out of 10 for Activeplay Nursery and Preschool 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 5.000 for Activeplay Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 5

  • 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 4.156 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Activeplay Nursery and Preschool is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.8 = 0.556

  • 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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