Spring Grove School Nursery

Spring Grove School, Harville Road, Wye, Ashford TN25 5EZ
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Care Provided by Spring Grove School Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Spring Grove School
  • Person in charge
  • Naomi Blows (Head of Early Years)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1099823
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Christmas & 1 training day in September

Funding & Fees Guide for Spring Grove School Nursery

  • From £336 per term

  • Please visit the school website for fees information
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Spring Grove School Nursery Reviews (47)

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8.5

Spring Grove School Nursery has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.529) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Spring Grove School Nursery has 47 reviews.

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Review from Catherine W (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has enjoyed his first year at the nursery. He went there aged 2. He is an outdoors boy, and Spring Grove has been able to incorporate learning with his love of the outdoors. He spends every day out whether sunny, raining or snowing. My son started very quiet and unsure, and the nursery has helped
him to blossom. He takes pride in everything that he learns and has learnt skills that will assist him later on in life. The teachers work with you at every stage from teaching the children to socialise, manners, developmental skills and basic skills such as toilet training. He is listening and learning about boundaries and what is acceptable. It really is a joyous setting. The food sounds lovely, and the facilities that my child will have as he moves on from French lessons, music lessons to swimming and forest school, sounds like we could not have chosen better.

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Review from Cara T (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I thoroughly recommend Spring Grove nursery and cannot praise both Teddies and Giraffes enough. They both have a very warm and friendly feel, without compromise on the highest standards of care. I have a child in each class, and they both absolutely love their days at nursery and are always eager to
go. It is such a lovely setting, and the outdoor space is wonderful. The staff are so experienced and nurturing, I couldn’t feel more confident leaving my little ones in their care. Communication is fantastic, especially the new online system where you often get to see photos of what your children have been getting up to and how it relates to their development. My son was very excited to tell me all about the fun he had in the snow and how he warmed up afterwards with a hot chocolate!

Reply from Nicola Lee-Browne, Head of Marketing and Admissions at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review - we are very pleased that the online communications system is working well.


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old daughter started in Giraffes class in September 2020.
She is enjoying every moment of her time at the nursery.
Initially, when she started, she was having some common toddler fears of new faces and very loud noises.
She quickly overcame these fears in the first few weeks, due to the
care and attention of the teachers.
She has grown in confidence and in the way she interacts with the other children. She is excited when getting ready for nursery and is full of stories about the fun she has had during her day.
The mud kitchen is a favourite activity!
There is lots of outdoor space for the children to play and explore.
Waterproofs and boots are kept at the nursery, so the children can be out in all types of weather, which is great!
The staff are diligent to provide regular updates about her day and her development in key skills, via the app platform used by the nursery.
We are very happy we chose this nursery.

Reply from Nicola Lee-Browne, Head of Marketing and Admissions at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review - we are very glad your daughter has overcome her initial fears.


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Review from Emma K (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery with patient, fun and caring staff. Our daughter is always excited to go to nursery; she loves outdoor play to explore and jumping in muddy puddles. Cannot recommend it enough. Happy child, happy parents!

Reply from Nicola Lee-Browne, Head of Marketing and Admissions at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review - we always love a muddy puddle!


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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children at Spring Grove going through the nursery years, and they both have loved it, and the teachers have been fantastic. The grounds are lovely and make for happy children. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Carol Clarke, Head of Early Years at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review - happy children is at the heart of everything we do.


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

Our son has blossomed at the school since he started in September 2020 as a 2-year-old.
He loves it there and the teachers.
He had so much fun in the snow, and as he is having fun, he is learning so much.
His communication skills are brilliant, we listen in astonishment with all the new phrases he
comes out with.
His school lunch looks so nice; I often wonder if I could pop down for lunch, all hot and freshly cooked.

Reply from Carol Clarke, Head of Early Years at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review - the snow days were great fun in the nursery!


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Review from Danielle V (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Spring Grove back in September 2020, and we have loved every second! I get regular updates on her progress, the staff are amazing, and much loved by the kiddies! The school is situated in a rural setting and has plenty of outdoors at its disposal, meaning the kids get plenty of
time outdoors, rain or shine, which is important to us! I honestly couldn’t fault in any way! Ten stars!

Reply from Carol Clarke, Head of Early Years at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review - we love getting ten stars!


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Review from Milena M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three children have attended Spring Grove nursery, from 2013 until now. The care has always been excellent.
Not only do the children feel safe and cared for, but they have fun and develop friendships.
The staff are very warm and friendly, but always professional, and it's obvious they always
have the children's care and learning in mind.
There is a wonderful continuity of staff. The facilities are excellent, the children experience a wide range of activities and play outdoors most days - weather permitting.
I am very grateful that my children have been able to attend Spring Grove nursery.

Reply from Carol Clarke, Head of Early Years at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review - we are very fortunate to have such an amazing staff team, and I will make sure your appreciation is passed on to them.


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Review from Catherine S (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is by far the very best nursery in the area headed up by the amazing manager. Children are given the very best head start and foundation to learning ready for school life. Their response to the pandemic and the measures they have implemented are a testament to the first-class nursery they run.

Reply from Carol Clarke, Head of Early Years at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review and particularly for your appreciation of our response to current circumstances.


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Review from Victoria P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful, caring, nurturing nursery with patient, fun and knowledgable staff. Lots of outdoor time and space. My little one is always buzzing from her day at nursery, singing a new song she's learnt or talking about a new book!

Reply from Carol Clarke, Head of Early Years at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review - it's lovely that she goes home singing!


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Review from Andrew I (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Spring Grove for a while now, and he is absolutely thriving in an environment that is perfect for children. I can’t speak highly enough of the nursery, with staff who genuinely care about the children and their development. We’ve had a great collaboration with staff to give our son
the best possible development opportunities. Moving up to full days has opened up the cooked lunches, which have been raved about.

Reply from Carol Clarke, Head of Early Years at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your review - I'm very glad that he is enjoying our freshly cooked lunches!


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Review from Philippa B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended from September 2019 for a full year, before starting Reception. We couldn't have been happier with the experience he received, and how personal the care was. The food at Spring Grove is excellent too, as is the wrap-around care. They also went above and beyond during the COVID crisis,
especially in how they provided additional care during the Easter holidays for children of key workers. The facilities are also second to none, and we really appreciated the French and Music input from such a young age.

Reply from Carol Clarke, Head of Early Years at Spring Grove School Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review - we're so glad that we could help in these difficult times.


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Review from Samantha T (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery prepares the children not only for the reception but for everyday life. The level and education that the children received is head and shoulders above the nurseries in the local area but not sacrificing play or imagination. French, PE and even shows of confidence such as eye contact and
greetings push this nursery above those around it.

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Review from Leilah H (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has loved being at Spring Grove. She has settled so quickly. She tells me the food is yummy. Our daughter has learnt so much. We are so pleased with her progress.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is extremely happy at Teddies. Since joining her language and communication skills, outgoing attitude and eagerness to learn has come on leaps and bounds. She completes a range of activities and is always keen to tell me what she has learnt. Teachers are very supportive and are able to answer
any questions I have. They give advice on how best to teach at home and include me in learning. Excellent school.

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Review from Kim H (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Spring Grove Nursery is an exceptional nursery, the overall feel is a loving, safe, inspiring environment. The staff are amazing and really go above and beyond to ensure all children are cared for as individuals. ( I have had 2 children attend they have really different personalities and worries and
the staff addressed them). They excel at communicating and keeping me informed about my child and the nursery as a whole. I only believe they achieve higher levels of care and learning at Spring Grove compared to other nurseries.

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Review from Joanne S (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Spring Grove shortly before her third birthday. We were incredibly nervous as she had spent little time away from us, however, she settled into Teddies so quickly, and soon began to love attending each day.
The staff are always so welcoming and helpful and are on hand to answer
any questions in person or on email. I feel that they have a genuine affection for my daughter, and this is shown in their interactions with her and in the way she speaks about them. My daughter loves the play activities, and in particular loves the garden which is large, beautiful, and full of activities.
We couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery and are so glad she went to Spring Grove. Our daughter has really blossomed over the last year, she is so confident and happy, and that is testament to the staff and children at Spring Grove. Thank you for making her (and us) so happy.

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Review from Alexandra C (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My third child has recently started at Spring Grove Teddies and I couldn't be happier with the care and attention they give to my son. He has settled quickly and I have no doubt this is due to the warm and caring environment they provide. After just a few sessions he is singing and counting and recalling
enjoyable moments experienced during his sessions there.

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Review from Julia B (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at Teddies. The staff are always happy and caring. The facilities are exactly what I wanted for my daughter large, open play garden and lots of toys to play with

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Review from Lorenza F (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Spring Grove School Teddies more highly! My son has enjoyed every day there. It has been a pleasure to watch him grow from a slightly timid 2-year-old to the confident boy all the staff have helped shape. The level of feedback and care is superb, it is a wholesome loving environment
and the perfect start to his education.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.529)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.529) out of 10 for Spring Grove School Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 7 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 4.329 for Spring Grove School Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (62 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.329

  • 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 4.2 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Spring Grove School Nursery 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 50 number of registered child places is 10. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.6

  • 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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