Daydream Nursery

Hillersdon, Horsell Rise, Woking GU21 4AY
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9.9 31 Reviews
  • Daydream Nursery, Woking
Daydream Nursery, in Woking, takes pride in offering a friendly environment for childcare. An experienced team look to achieve quality services, welcoming children between three months and five years of age and benefitting from scenic gardens.

Staff focus on creating a home-from-home atmosphere, encouraging interested parents to visit and see the high standards for themselves. Excellent outdoor play facilities are made the most of each year, with winter and summer weather allowing to interact outside during this important stage of their development.

Care Provided by Daydream Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jessica Field (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Daydream Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Daydream Nursery has 31 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our son and daughter attend Daydream nursery and absolutely love it. All the staff are caring and professional. Our son gets sad if I pick him up early as he loves being there! Our daughter had to start at 9 months and settled in really well having previously only been breast fed to sleep. They
got her napping, drinking from a bottle and eating from the first day. Our son goes to visit our daughter in the baby room and she gets excited to see him. The have both bonded with the staff really well. I would recommend anyone to send their children to Daydream. It has been a home from home for our children.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Daydream Nursery

Thank you for your review of Daydream Nursery. How wonderful to hear your son loves our nursery so much and your daughter has settled in so well! Our wonderful team is truly dedicated to each child and we are so glad you are confident leaving them in our care and entrusting the development and education journey to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Daydreams for over a year now and she absolutely loves it. The staff couldn't be more kind, supportive and nurturing if they tried. I feel that they genuinely care about, and become invested in, the children. The nursery itself is a lovely, homely building with lots of toys and
activities to stimulate the children as they grow and learn and it has a fantastic huge garden space for them to play in outside. Overall, I've been extremely happy with the nursery and feel very fortunate to have it on my doorstep. I would definitely recommend it to others looking for a 'home from home' environment.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Daydream Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review of Daydream Nursery in Woking! We are so grateful you chose us - we know it isn't an easy decision choosing a childcare provider for your precious child. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful team who are truly dedicated to the holistic well-being and development of each child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a professionally run, fun and caring nursery. I have sent both of my babies to daydreams and the staff really do go over and above! Cannot recommend daydreams more! Thank you to all the staff and management for being such a huge part of our babies to toddlers to preschoolers development! They are
all amazing. Thank you very much.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Daydream Nursery

Thank you for your review of Daydream Nursery. We are so glad to hear that you are so happy with the care and education your children have received from us! Our team is fully dedicated to each child and family in our care. Thank you for the feedback and recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Daydream nursery are so kind and caring. Always feel reassured leaving my daughter there as she has enjoys being there. Staff always keep us up to date with what's been happening in the day.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Daydream Nursery

Thank you for your review on Daydream Nursery. We're so pleased to hear that you are happy with leaving your daughter in our care - we know it is difficult choosing a childcare provider when they are still essentially strangers. We will continue doing our best to provide the best possible care and education for you daughter!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent nursery and preschool, one we would thoroughly recommend! Is it perfect? No! But it is excellent in all aspects that actually matter. We have one child at Daydream for over a year and looking to enrol our youngest there too. Staff is caring towards the children and always happy
to answer parent questions or have a chat, children are well integrated and included in wonderful activities. The garden is huge with ample space to run around and mature trees. Food is cooked there daily by the wonderful cook. Overall we are happy we found Daydream and so is our child!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Daydream Nursery

Thank you for such a wonderful review of our Daydream nursery! We are delighted to hear that you would like to enrol your youngest as well! Happy and safe children thrive in their environments - we are so glad we can provide that for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started with Daydream Nursery back in July and has settled in so well with the team. They've made her feel welcome and part of the group. My child's key person has been particularly instrumental in helping her to settle into a new routine and get involved. Her positive and helpful approach
has been so important to us. The whole team are friendly, positive and supportive right from our first meeting. My child cannot wait to get to Daydream each morning and has made so many good friends and such great developmental progress in such a short space of time. Love it!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Daydream Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review of Daydream Nursery! Key people are essential for little ones and we're so glad your child has settled in so well with hers! We know having that safety is essential to development, and your child is testament to that. We will always strive to continue providing excellent childcare and education so your child thrives every step of her journey with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy we found Daydream nursery, it's an amazing place with incredible caring staff that have taken the time to get to know our son. He attends 4 days a week and loves the activities they plan for each day. The house is lucky enough to have an amazing garden that the children love to play
in each day. It's so reassuring to know our son is in a lovely environment whilst we are at work.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Daydream Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review of Daydream Nursery! We're so glad your son is enjoying our nursery school, garden and staff. We are so passionate about providing excellent care and education to each child, our staff work hard to achieve this each day. We're grateful it is translating through and your son is reaping the reward of a caring, hardworking team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Daydream in May this year and we are absolutely thrilled with the nursery! All of the staff are incredible, they work so hard and provide such a wonderful environment for the children to play and learn in. The staff are fantastic at keeping us up to date on how our daughter is
doing on a day-to-day basis and also her development and progression since she first started. Our daughter absolutely loves Daydream and since she started we have seen such a massive change in her development and she always looks so happy and engaged in the photos we get from the app. Thank you to all the staff at Daydream for everything you do, you are all brilliant!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Daydream Nursery

Thank you for your review on Daydream Nursery. We are so glad that your daughter is developing so well and having such a fantastic time at our nursery school! Our greatest mission is to provide excellent childcare and education in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. A child that is excited and happy at nursery is one that can develop and thrive. We are so pleased this has been your experience and we will continue to strive to provide her with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Daydream is a wonderful nursery. I have two daughters currently attending 4 days a week. Both my girls love going to nursery have have thrived so much since starting there. All staff are so caring and attentive, they really know each child as individuals which is great. They are always happy to help
with anything. We get great updates daily from the rooms they are in and monthly observations too. Management staff keep us well updated on upcoming events and meetings such as parents' evenings or summer parties! I wouldn't send my children anywhere else.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi there, thank you for leaving a lovely review of our DayDream Day Nursery and Preschool. We are thrilled to hear that both of your girls love going to nursery and are developing well in our setting. We do our very best to make sure all our families are kept up to date on how well their child is doing at nursery and, of course, any of our upcoming events. We find that this is a great way to make sure everyone feels included in their child's nursery journey. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only been attending one day a week since May. It's taken her a while to settle in but with the support of the staff they've eased her in and she's now much happier there and thriving. She has also had a few health issues recently and again the staff have been really responsive, empathic
and supportive which has been really helpful too.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi there, thank you for your lovely review of Day Dream Day Nursery & Preschool in Woking. While it may take children a while to settle, we do our best to support you and your family's needs so this can be as smooth as possible. We are so glad your daughter is now happy and thriving in our setting. We hope your daughter feels better soon as well!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has settled in so well and after having looked at other nurseries and not wanting to let her go, I was so happy to visit Daydream Nursery. It just gave me that good gut feeling. Every staff member I have met is caring and welcoming and my little girl now smiles when she gets out of the
car and sees where she is. The updates throughout the day we get are great and help me feel reassured and like a part of what's going on. It's made the transition from being with my little one 24/7, to letting her go a little bit, feel as smooth and well-supported as could ever be possible.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that your little one has settled in so well! Our kind, caring team strive to make the settling-in process as smooth and seamless as possible. Children are supported and encouraged to go at their own pace so they can properly develop the confidence they need to thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 4-year-old son absolutely loves Daydream Nursery! He is happy going in every day and especially loves the fantastic garden that they have. The activities they do are wide-ranging, fun and educational and he loves to tell us what he's learnt each day. He has made lots of friends and has fantastic
relationships with the wonderful staff members. Communication with management and all the staff is excellent and we love getting the updates and photos at the end of every day. I couldn't wish for a better nursery and we will be sad to leave when he goes to school in September.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving his time here! Our kind, caring team really take the time to build strong bonds with the children in their care. They provide plenty of stimulating activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day which provide plenty of fun, engaging learning opportunities. Giving children the opportunity to enjoy plenty of time outside, exploring and discovering in the fresh air, is so important for their happiness and well-being.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely nursey, very personable and my child loves their key worker. My child's key worker has excellent communication and care skills and the nursey is great at creating new activities for the children each day. We even get an official parents' evening!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team form close bonds with the children in their care, really taking the time to support and nurture them. Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities devised using the creativity and enthusiasm of our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great and friendly staff. Really love them. I don't have a bad word to say about this nursery.
Daily feedback and pictures of my child in the setting. We had a wonderful event once where families were invited to a picnic and a small petting zoo.
Daily activities are fun and the garden is huge for
them to run.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. A variety of stimulating activities are available throughout the nursery day which also present plenty of fun and engaging learning opportunities. Providing detailed and informative feedback is so important in ensuring families stay up-to-date on their little one's progress.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My now 18-month-old son started at Daydream in September 2023 and has settled well. He moved up into the Little Explorers room at Christmas and has been loving the change, with so much to explore and lots of great activities throughout the day. I really like that the children are out in the garden so
much, and my child loves the outdoor time. The staff are competent and caring and my child has made close bonds with his key person (and others). The nursery managers are also very accommodating where possible when it comes to adding ad hoc days or adjusting permanent days. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with our children and combine their creativity with our facilities to provide a variety of stimulating activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not recommend Daydreams more highly. Since starting there in September, our son has flourished. All the staff including the room staff, the managers, and the chef are so friendly and caring. There is a real investment in getting to know each individual child and their strengths and needs. The
activities are well thought out and often tailored to the children’s interests. The garden space is huge so there’s lots of outdoor play. All the children seem very happy there, I know that our son is!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with our children and combine their creativity with our facilities to provide a variety of stimulating activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with the nursery and preschool overall.
My son settles quickly and is happy to go in most of the time. Staff have been consistent and he has built good relationships. Management has been proactive and helpful.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our enthusiastic team really take the time to form strong, supportive relationships with the children in their care. The fun, engaging activities they provide give children the opportunity to play and learn as a team, strengthening their friendships.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2.5 year old son changed nursery to start at Daydream Nursery 5 weeks ago. He truly hasn’t looked back, it’s like he has always been there. He loves the time spent in the large garden exploring and playing in the mud kitchen. The house has a really warm, cosy and happy feel to it and the staff have
been nothing but lovely and welcoming. The activities set throughout the day clearly capture the children’s imaginations wonderfully. Regular updates throughout the day on the app and daily photos and updates really make you feel included in the nursery day. Delighted that we chose Daydream Nursery for our little boy.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to hear that your little one has settled in so well! Giving children plenty of opportunities to enjoy exploring and discovering out in our garden is so important for their happiness and well-being.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son from another setting in Sep 23 and we are so pleased we made this difficult decision. Daydream's staff have been amazing and he settled in so well and is flourishing. We could never get much out of him before, but now he is full of stories of what his days has been like and he names
all his nursery friends and tells us what they have been up to. He is into his numbers and letters now and is so happy. They have an amazing big garden and kids are enjoying it in any weather. Brilliant nursery and the staff are all wonderful!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a great variety of activities throughout the nursery day, informed by our specially designed education programmes, which helps keep them engaged, excited and curious in their learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moved child from another setting in the area. Child transitioned seamlessly thanks to staff who just seem to be so genuine and actually seem to enjoy their job, which really shows. Child refused to go home after the first week, enjoyed it so much!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Daydream Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Starting at a new nursery is a big change in the lives of both children and their families, so our kind, supportive team strives to make the transition as seamless as possible.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.892)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10 for Daydream Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.892 for Daydream Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (333 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.892

  • 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 Daydream Nursery is based on 31 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 31 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 (1)

Jessica

Jessica Field

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Jessica has 16 years of experience working in children’s services and early years. She has a wealth of knowledge which she has gained by working closely with families and staff members. Jess has a passion for making a difference and supporting children and parents within her care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Daydream Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Daydream Nursery accepts?

Daydream Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Daydream Nursery Open?

Daydream Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Daydream Nursery have capacity for?

Daydream Nursery has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Daydream Nursery to the centre of Woking?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.