The Wishing Tree Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Wishing Tree Nursery has 22 reviews.
Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Thank you for your review of The Wishing Tree Nursery. How lovely that we have been apart of your child's Early Years journey for so long and that she has enjoyed her time with us since the get-go! Our team loves being apart of these journeys and we feel privileged every day watching them grow and develop. Thank you for your feedback!
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Review from Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Thank you for your review of The Wishing Tree Nursery. Our amazing team is truly dedicated and attuned to each child in our care. We feel so privileged that we get to know your daughter better each day and that we get to support her on her Early Years learning journey and get to help her develop!
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Thank you for your review on The Wishing Tree Nursery. Our amazing team truly does care about the well-being and development of each child, regardless of their individual needs and interests. We do all we can to support your child as they need it so that they can thrive within our environment and prepare them for lifelong learning. We are so glad you feel she is in great hands - we do not take this lightly and are truly grateful for your trust.
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Review from Kel S (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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The issues I had were:
- A high staff turnover, most employees were there no longer than 3-6 months so it meant every time my child settled he was having to get used to new people constantly. I think I could name 2 staff members who were there from start to finish of my time.
- The fees were constantly going up every few months. The nursery is quite full so it seemed like there was never enough staff for children, the employees were quite often rushing around due to staff shortages because they were constantly leaving. Other than that it was great and my son was very sad to leave.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our nursery team are passionate about helping children thrive and work hard to provide the right support children require to develop important skills like communication. Staff turnover is an issue we are working diligently to rectify but we would like to reassure you that the health and safety of the children is our highest priority, and we remain compliant with ratio requirements at all times.
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Review from Syed S (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team work hard to provide a great variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day. These provide creative and engaging learning opportunities, which help children to develop important skills for the future.
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Review from Alicia B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team strives to provide reliable, relevant, and detailed feedback at every stage of your little one’s development, so we can work together with our families to help children thrive. We would like to reassure you that we remain safe and compliant with ratio requirements across all our rooms.
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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team provide excellent support to the children in their care, encouraging and empowering them to develop positive life skills. Giving families an informative insight into their little one's nursery journey is so important in helping to build strong partnerships between nursery and home.
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Review from V H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team provide a selection of fun activities for children to take part in. Informed by our bespoke education programmes, enable children to learn in engaging and creative ways. Children enjoy tasty, nutritious food at mealtimes which are also great opportunities for them to practice independence and important social skills.
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Review from Benjamin D (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our enthusiastic team devise stimulating activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day. Informed by our education programmes, they allow children to have plenty of fun whilst providing creative, engaging opportunities to develop important skills.
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Review from Mariana M (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2023
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow. Throughout the nursery day, children can enjoy a variety of stimulating activities. Informed by our specially designed education programmes, they empower and encourage children to develop their knowledge and positive life skills. Children enjoy a range of tasty, nutritious meals which give them the opportunity to experience a range of delicious flavours and textures. Our team are incredibly open and attentive to our families individual needs, sharing their knowledge and providing support to help families through each development stage.
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Review from Joanna C (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The inclusive and supportive nursery environment helps children to feel confident and secure so they can develop friendships and positive social skills. Our dedicated team really takes the time to build strong relationships with the children in their care, and strive to work in close partnerships with our families so they can provide support and share their knowledge.
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Review from Mike P (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, supportive team care deeply about the children's happiness and wellbeing. To ensure children are kept stimulated and engaged, a variety of stimulating activities linked to our specially designed education programmes are provided throughout the day. Great communication with our families helps to establish an effective partnership between nursery and home which is crucial in helping children thrive.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, dedicated team really takes the time to form strong relationships with the children in their care. The variety of activities on offer aim to indulge children’s natural curiosity whilst helping to foster creativity, confidence, and a whole host of other important skills.
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Review from G A (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that you and your family are so happy with your experience here! Building strong partnerships and maintaining effective communication with our families is so important, and the app is a great tool for allowing them to share in their little one's nursery journey.
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Review from Jenna B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023
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Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Wishing Tree Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Spending time outside is beneficial to children’s wellbeing, so there are plenty of opportunities for exploration and discovery in our outside space. Our fantastic facilities allow for a variety of engaging activities which inspire fun and learning every day. Mealtimes at The Wishing Tree Nursery are a great opportunity for children to practice important social skills, and to enjoy varied, nutritious meals prepared by our qualified chefs.
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to read that your little one loves attending The Wishing Tree Nursery! Our dedicated team are so friendly and nurturing, providing high-quality childcare and support which allows children to thrive.
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Review from Amanda W (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2016
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Review from Melissa (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2016
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They have excellent facilities including a wonderful garden area and in door soft play room. They also take the children on regular trips to the woods and park as well
I have been particularly impressed by the balance between play and learning. My sons days at the nursery really support his academic development but are also a lot of fun!! It seems no two days are the same!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Wishing Tree nursery to other parents.
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Review from Mich (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2016
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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2016
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This nursery excels in parent relations - I have never been made to feel a nuisance when I have discussed my daughter's dietary needs (vegetation and dairy intolerant) and instead I am respected and my children's individuality understood. Also myself and my husband have attended tea at the nursery - a truly memorable experience.
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The Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10 for The Wishing Tree 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.786 for The Wishing Tree Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.786
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 4.93 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Wishing Tree Nursery is based on 16 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.93
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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