AM/PM Session £46.90
Full Day Session £78.20
We're making childcare more accessible to families:
* FREE nursery childcare for siblings of registered children!*
* No meal, consumable or enhancement charges
* Part & fully funded places available
*Terms and conditions apply
A £100.00 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
There are 10 parking spaces near to the nursery entrance and there is ample parking for all visitors at the Pre-school.
Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School has 107 reviews.
Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2025
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
It is great to hear how much your son's speech and interests have developed during his time with us! Thank you for reviewing our nursery.
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Review from Jess R (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback! It's wonderful to hear that your son is thriving in Shooting Stars and building great relationships. We love seeing his personality shine and truly appreciate your kind words for the team!
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Review from D T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Reply from Hannah, Marketing Business Partner at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad your daughter has settled in well and that you appreciate the care, outdoor space, and regular updates. Your kind words mean a lot to our team-thank you!
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Review from M Y (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
We're so happy to read that both your children have had a positive experience with us. It's wonderful to know that the care, diversity of activities, and focus on early years education our team is dedicated to delivering is making a difference to your family.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased that you feel confident leaving your son in our care.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your positive feedback, we're so happy to hear about how our people have made a difference in yours and your little one's learning journey.
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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we're thrilled to hear about your son's progress and your appreciation of our staff. We look forward to continue caring for your little one throughout his learning journey.
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Review from Niomi P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that your daughter has blossomed and is enjoying her time at nursery. It's lovely to know she's making great friends and developing her learning, and we're thrilled that you both enjoy the special activities.
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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your recommendation, we truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad to hear about how happy your children are at our nursery.
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Review from Nikki D (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you so much for leaving a review of our setting. We are delighted to read that you are happy with the care we provide your little one and our communications while you are apart.
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Review from Jessica T (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending our setting; we are delighted to have you as part of our nursery family. We are really proud of the activities we provide and our outdoor space, which, as you will know, we use as much as possible!
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for sharing your experience of our nursery, we are so pleased to read how happy you are with the care we provide your little one.
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Review from James P (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2024
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
It is lovely to read how your daughter settled in the short time she was with us. Thank you for sharing your experience.
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Review from Cassie B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Wow. Thank you so much for such a glowing review. We are delighted to hear this and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to the team.
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Review from Coralie B (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2023
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Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2023
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Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023
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Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Geraldine K (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023
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Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with your son's development at our nursery.
The safety and well-being of all children, including his egg allergy, are top priorities for us, and we take it very seriously. We understand the importance of communication and keeping you informed about his day. We're glad you feel comfortable leaving your son in our care, and we're grateful for your trust in us.
Thanks again for choosing us for your son's journey!
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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023
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Review from Gail C (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023
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The Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10 for Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.926 for Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (199 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.926
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 4.989 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 18 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 91 number of registered child places is 18.2. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.2 = 0.989
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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Job Title: Nursery Manager (Nursery)
Joined: 2018
Qualifications: Level 5 Leadership for Children’s and Young People’s Workforce
Job Title: Nursery Manager (Pre-school)
Joined: 2021
Hi! I'm Louise and I'm the Manager here at Apricot Pre-School.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Pre-School!
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