Orchidale Children's Nursery

Nursery Bungalow, Fir Covert Road, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HT
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  • Orchidale Children's Nursery, Norwich
Orchidale Children's Nursery was graded “outstanding” by Ofsted (June 2022).

The nursery garden is very large and includes a separate baby and toddler garden, toddler and preschool garden, patio, and a forest school garden with a trained forest school leader. Here children are free to explore the natural environment and can develop shared joy and a sense of wonder about nature. In the vegetable patch, children can learn to grow and harvest fruit and vegetables.

Inside there are open and homely environments and children are looked after by the highly qualified and experienced team, including Early Years teachers.

The wide curriculum includes daily and weekly gardening, baking, forest school and yoga. Orchidale also has termly visits and visitors such as the fire brigade and zoo.

To meet all children's unique individual needs this exciting curriculum uses diverse learning styles, from sensory, visual and auditory to kinaesthetic, musical and naturalistic.

Orchidale's teaching values healthy active days and provides great choices in healthy eating. This extends to care for a healthy planet. The home cooking uses local produce, fruit and vegetables, as well as nursery children's ‘own grown veg’ from the vegetable plot.

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Care Provided by Orchidale Children's Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jess Woodrow (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • Age Range
    • from 0 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
  • Parking

  • Orchidale have a large car park and easy drop off and access to collect.


Orchidale Children's Nursery Reviews (93)

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Orchidale Children's Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Orchidale Children's Nursery has 93 reviews.

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Review from Caroline C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined this nursery from age 1 and graduated in August 2024, just before starting school. The staff here are golden, competent and genuinely caring. Our son was a very particular guy and they really helped steer and guide him on his social skills. We couldn't have asked for a better team. Don't
get me started on the graduation show! The effort they all put in was second to none. We will certainly never forget our Orchidale journey.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review, it was a pleasure to have your little one with us at Orchidale!


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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very nervous about sending my daughter to nursery after maternity leave. Like many mums, I had anticipated tears and frustration, but I am delighted to be proven wrong because my daughter thrives at Orchidale. It is a relief to see how wonderfully she has bonded with her key worker, who did tremendous
work to get her quickly settled. The genuine, caring manner with which all members of staff approach their role is evident, and I am always impressed with the creativity the staff demonstrate in the activities they put in place for the children. My daughter has grown in confidence and curiosity, and the regular updates during the day are a comfort that she is happy at nursery. The team at Orchidale successfully find the balance between building independence through free exploration and play, while also allowing for structured, age-appropriate learning opportunities. My daughter loves it and the staff are truly superb, I could not ask for more.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review, it means the world to us! It's a pleasure to have your little one at Orchidale.


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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend Orchidale. My eldest has been attending since she was 9 months old and she's nearly 3 and she absolutely loves going. She initially struggled at drop offs but the ladies helped with techniques to help her settle (and me! Knowing I could call, or even just calling me to reassure
she'd settled within 2 minutes) and still we receive daily photos throughout the day to show them both making friends and enjoying so many wonderfully imaginative activities. Throughout her transitions through nursery, it's wonderful now to hear her stories about everything she's done in the day all with a smile on her face. My youngest has come on leaps and bounds since attending Orchidale and it's lovely to see his face light up when we turn up.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review- it's a pleasure to have your little ones at Orchidale.


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Review from Alison O (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children attend Orchidale. My eldest daughter has been attending Orchidale for 3 years and loves her time at nursery. The nursery plans new and engaging activities on a daily basis but also follows children's own interests and planning in action. The forest school facilities are brilliant and
trips are planned on a regular basis. My youngest daughter has recently joined at 6 months and the baby room has a home-from-home feel.
Staff listen to parents and value feedback. There is a consistent key person approach and updates are added to the online portal daily.
Thank you Orchidale!

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review- it's a pleasure to be part of both your little ones' early years,


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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Orchidale for 2 years and loves going in every morning.
The range of activities and learning experiences available to the children is fantastic. He spends most days outside playing in the garden or visiting forest school.
His development is so supported and he's learning
new things everyday.
His key worker is the best, she genuinely cares about the children and I know that he is in such safe hands. I'd recommend Orchidale to anyone.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for a lovely review, its a pleasure to have your little one with us at Orchidale.


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Review from R N (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery provides a brilliant range of indoor and outdoor activities. The staff create an environment where children can try new skills and encourage independence. They have supported my child to sleep, eat, and play independently, whilst being on hand to help if needed. The online platform is regularly
updated and I feel comfortable to call or message if needed.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for your review. It is a pleasure to care for your child at our nursery. We reached out to the reviewer to understand the reasoning behind the 3-star cleanliness rating. The reviewer explained that there were no particular areas needing improvement. The rating was based on the fact that, being a largely outdoor facility, maintaining a perfectly clean environment is naturally difficult outdoors. They are very pleased that we promote opportunities for children to engage in messy and sensory play and our focus on outdoor learning.


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Review from Holly S (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Orchidale Nursery has made myself and my daughter feel totally comfortable and at ease with our experience so far. My daughter loves attending nursery and her development has come along leaps and bounds. Staff are always so warm and welcoming, I am so pleased we found Orchidale Nursery. I couldn't wish
for my daughter to be placed anywhere else! Thank you so much for everything you do for my little girl.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for such a wonderful review - it means a lot to everyone in the Orchidale Team!


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Review from Ash C (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has now been at Orchidale for over a year and we are continually impressed with the nursery. We did extensive research to find the best facility within our area and Orchidale always came out on top and highly recommended. They offer such a variety of activities with the children and keep
us updated via the app. All the staff are very enthusiastic and polite. Freshly made meals on site are all part of the service! The staff are very accommodating of any needs on drop off and you have a full debrief on collection on the day's activities and food consumed. Keep up the good work girls!

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review - it means so much to us as a team.


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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've now finished 2.5 years of Orchidale and my child is now leaving for School.
She has absolutely loved her time at nursery, she loves the staff and all the brilliant activities. They have such a varied day, trips in the minibus, walks, visits from people, trips to the shop etc.
She's always enjoyed
the food, and her table manners are great. Which I am sure the nursery has helped with. She's confident and very independent. Again I am certain a lot of this is down to nursery and the team. The team are easy to contact and I feel they really know and understand my child.
We will definitely miss Orchidale.

Reply from Shannon Moore, Deputy Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely review. We will definitely miss your little one!


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Review from Kieran B (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole team are an absolute credit to nurseries and early years education. My little boy doesn't stop talking about nursery, in the short time that he's been there his development has been nothing short of phenomenal and Orchidale play a huge part in this, I could not recommend anyone more. My child
is excited for nursery every day even when he's not there and three staff members' names are constant names in my day-to-day life, he loves nursery but he loves the people who look after him and help him thrive even more. If you're looking for a nursery you can trust and that your child will love, this is the one.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! Such kind words!


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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Orchidale since he turned 2, he is absolutely thriving and I can't thank one staff member in the Robins room enough. She has helped my son settle in from day one, and helped him thrive since. The staff member is so kind, caring and my son is just super happy in her company.
All the ladies in the robins room have helped my son massively. Just a big shout-out to three of them in particular. Thank you!

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! The girls will love to read it!


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Review from Nicole L (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started here in September 2023 and we could not have chosen a better place to send her. They have visitors to the nursery or go on visits nearly every week from going to the local care home or alpacas coming to visit. She is experiencing something new every week.
The nursery itself is
a fantastic environment for play but also to learn skills and risk-taking. They do cooking club, woodwork, growing vegetables and even have chickens they help look after.
The staff are wonderful, knowledgeable and approachable. They are available to have a chat if your child needs support with anything.
Our daughter comes home filthy but this means she has had the best day and to be honest we would be worried if she was clean!

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely words! It's a pleasure having your daughter here at Orchidale!


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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a very anxious and worried first-time mum leaving their child at nursery for the first time. I can't thank Orchidale and the staff enough. Not only did they put my mind at rest that my son is safe, happy and thriving they also allowed me to develop as a mum and often realise things I was going through
were totally normal. Thank you so much and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to another mum.

Reply from Shannon Moore, Deputy Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Hello H, Thank you so much for the lovely review. It's a pleasure having your little one at Orchidale!


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Review from Louise J (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Orchidale from 1 years old and it's the best choice we made for her. She settled in so well early on and has had a wonderful journey. All the staff are so caring and supportive and put on a wide range of activities throughout the day which makes for a wonderful experience every
day she attends, building confidence and curiosity every time. The forest school and outdoor play with friends is so great for her to experience regularly. She is excited to start school but we will be sad to leave! We definitely recommend Orchidale Nursery.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Hello Louise, thank you so much for the lovely words! She will be missed!


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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Orchidale! Trusting your children with people can be hard, but all the staff are just wonderful and make it feel so easy knowing that they are safe, well cared for and having tons of fun!
Our son has been at Orchidale for over 2 years and our daughter started at the end of 2023.
Both have had the same lady as their first key person and we couldn't have been happier. Her calm and caring approach has meant both settled into nursery very happily! Our son is now in pre-school and has a lovely lady as his key person, who again we are very chuffed about. As our son who struggles with hypermobility, has been nurtured and helped to grow in his own time. Plus he always comes home with a massive smile having had a lot of fun with her! The enhanced provisions have seen them raising ducks from eggs, meeting firefighters, puppet shows to name a few. Throw in all the outdoor play, reading, woodworking etc, I honestly don't know how they fit so much into the day but they do and it's incredible!

Reply from Gemma Wadher, Childcare Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for your kind words! It's a pleasure to look after your children and to be a part of their Early Years Journey!


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started Orchidale last September. She is enjoying it so much. This is her first time in a nursery setting and she settled in really well. This is definitely due to the staff at Orchidale being so welcoming. Our daughter loves being outside, so this was the perfect nursery for her. I would
definitely recommend this nursery. It’s fantastic!

Reply from Gemma Wadher, Childcare Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, it's always a pleasure looking after your little one!


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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Orchidale since they were 2 years old starting in the toddler room. They have now moved to the 3-5 pre-schoolers and this consists of an outdoor area. Having viewed various nursery settings we chose Orchidale based on their fantastic outdoor pre-school area, knowing our child
loves being outside. I am continuously amazed and impressed by Orchidale’s outdoor facilities. The opportunities for learning and playing are so rich here. The staff are absolutely fantastic, I can’t fault them. The homemade menu rotates and always sounds so delicious, it’s great knowing they are getting nutritious homemade food and you don’t have to send them in with any food on nursery days. The extra provisions my child has done include getting on the minibus to their forest school, going for walks to the local shop and charity shop, getting in the minibus to the pumpkin farm at Halloween, again such lovely opportunities.

Reply from Shannon Moore, Acting Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely review! We love having your little one at Orchidale!


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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is thriving at Orchidale. She only goes two days a week but obviously enjoys her time there. Her key workers is amazing, as are the team. The activities that are planned each week really tap into her imagination and creativity. Our only concern is when she has a sore bottom, we understand
it's not always possible to change her nappy straight away and the team does as much as they can to prevent it but it can be very sore. We were really appreciative that you changed to using non-perfumed wipes because of this.

Reply from Shannon Moore, Acting Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for the review. We love having your daughter at Orchidale, she brings a smile to everyone's faces!


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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Orchidale. It is a safe, homely fun nursery with a great indoor and outdoor space.
Our daughter thrives in the preschool area and has made some wonderful connections with both other children and staff she spends her time with. So much thought goes into activities planned incorporating the
seasonal surroundings which we can then carry on at home. She comes home fulfilled and full of stories which as a parent is really satisfying.
The location and all the effort that goes into keeping the nursery interesting for the children is a great asset too.
The food at the nursery is impressive, with a broad range of homemade healthy food, As parents we receive a seasonal menu showing what she’ll be eating which is great.
In summary, Orchidale is helping build a well-rounded happy child. It’s always a pleasure taking her in and catching up with staff who are both professional, friendly and approachable at pick up and drop off as well as when we have a question with those in the office.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you so much! We really appreciate the lovely words.


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Review from A J (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves attending Orchidale Nursery and as a parent I couldn't be happier with our experiences. The key person that our daughter is aligned to is a superstar from a parent's perspective and our child's, I know that as she refers to them as her best friend, sings songs about them when at home
and genuinely loves going to nursery.
I am really pleased we've used Orchidale as our nursery and I couldn't reasonably ask for a better experience. Thank you.

Reply from Jess Woodrow, Manager at Orchidale Children's Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely words. It's a pleasure having your daughter at Orchidale!


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.961)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10 for Orchidale Children's Nursery 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 51 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 51 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 4.961 for Orchidale Children's Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (589 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 612 Ratings = 4.961

  • 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 Orchidale Children's Nursery is based on 51 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 51 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchidale Children's Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Orchidale Children's Nursery accepts?

Orchidale Children's Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Orchidale Children's Nursery Open?

Orchidale Children's Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Orchidale Children's Nursery have capacity for?

Orchidale Children's Nursery has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Orchidale Children's Nursery to the centre of Norwich?

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

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