Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Henley Lodge, Weston Road, Weston, Bath BA1 2XT
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  • Snapdragons Nursery Weston, Bath

Care Provided by Snapdragons Nursery Weston

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kim Webster (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 48
  • Total Places for Children
  • 158
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • 1 week at Christmas

Snapdragons Nursery Weston Reviews (19)

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Snapdragons! Having entered nursery during the lockdown, she had had little opportunity to socialise with others. Her shyness disappeared over the months, and she makes new friends daily, feeling secure in her environment as she grows among her peers. Her key person Is caring and smiley,
and the staff in her room enjoy the company of the children, whilst providing a wide range of stimulating and creative activities, play-focused but with an understanding of and interest in developmental goals, without being dogmatic. The food is nutritious and home-cooked, the outdoor play area fantastic for a city centre, and the overall approach of kindness, fun and creative learning with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, allows us peace of mind as parents.

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Business Development Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you for your lovely review and we're so glad that your daughter is enjoying her time at Snapdragons and that she's secure in her friendships and development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall really happy with this nursery. My son is 14-months-old and started at the nursery when he was 12-months-old. He settled in really easily, and I felt that he was safe and well cared for.
Despite all the Covid measures, we are regularly updated.
Great food which he loves, and nursery staff
seem to have really got to know him, which is the most important thing.
Always clean and dry when collected, and he is always keen to go back again, which must be a good sign!
Drop off can be busy in the morning with the small car park and often have to wait a bit for his worker to bring him inside. Also, some of the illness exclusion information on their website is inaccurate eg, slapped cheek recommends keeping them off nursery until rash cleared, but the link to the NHS website suggests that it is not contagious once the rash appears, so there can be no sensible reason for this advice. They also insist on seeking medical treatment/advice for simple conjunctivitis, which is not necessary.

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Business Development Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you for your review, and we're so glad that you and your son are happy at Snapdragons. We understand your comments about illness exclusion and know it can be difficult when your child is unable to attend nursery. Our policy is designed to protect other children, families and our staff from illnesses that may seem mild, but which are contagious and/or can cause complications, for instance in pregnancy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Snapdragons Nursery Weston since he was 4 months old, now in his last year of preschool, he has experienced every class and developed a fantastic bond with all the lovely staff at Weston. It is a nurturing, warm and friendly nursery, which provides a variety of healthy meals,
activities and focus on development. The outdoor space is a real bonus. They have adapted well to Covid procedures and communicate regularly via email with updates on their processes and what's coming up. If there are any issues, they are quick to answer the phone or schedule a meeting to answer your concerns.

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Business Development Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you so much for your review. We're glad you and your son are happy at Snapdragons Weston.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After moving house and having to change our son's nursery, I was apprehensive about the move as he enjoyed his old setting tremendously. We were not able to look around the setting due to COVID, but the team in Panda's (Toddlers) are second to none, their knowledge, warmth and care are outstanding,
and despite a few tears settling in, he is now walking in without even saying goodbye! There was no need for us to worry! Our son's speech has come on leaps and bounds, and this is through the dedication of the team. Medication is remembered daily and on time without any hesitation. I would recommend Snapdragons Weston to any parent not only for the team but also the facilities that they offer from meals cooked on-site, to the expansive garden and the new curiosity approach that they have adopted.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has recently started his nursery journey and the nursery staff have made his settling-in process an enjoyable and welcoming experience from start to finish. The girls in the baby room and the office are lovely. Really caring and welcoming. We are delighted with our chosen nursery and after a
month of attending twice a week, our son absolutely loves it.

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Business Development Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

That's so lovely to hear and we're happy that your son is enjoying his exciting first steps at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children were previously in a non-structured environment. Our eldest, in particular, we felt was not being prepared for the more structured environment of school. Consequently, he was bored and complained about going to nursery. From day one, Snapdragons totally changed his experience. Both children,
despite lockdown, were totally excited and keen to go every day. Our own experience was totally liberating as we were able to resume our work as key workers.

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Business Development Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you for your review. That's great to hear and we're so glad that we could support you in your work too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Snapdragons is always an excellent standard. All of the team are happy, helpful and clearly love their jobs and kids, especially in babies where they are calm, so confident and reassuring. We are so pleased we can come to Snapdragons Weston. The food is also great as well as the outside space and facilities.

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Business Development Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you for your review. We are so glad you are pleased and that the staff's enthusiasm shines through. They'll be happy to know that you appreciate them!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our boys are loving their time at Snapdragons Weston. All of the staff are friendly and approachable. They seem to genuinely love their jobs! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Snapdragons to any friends or family.

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Business Development Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you so much for your review and for the lovely feedback about the team at Weston - they'll be so happy to hear your comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with our daughter’s experience at Snapdragons. The outdoor play space is wonderful, and the staff are friendly and caring. She recently moved to the toddler room, and although she took a couple of weeks to fully settle this was mainly because she loved the baby room staff so much!
She now loves the toddler team too and is happy to go in each morning. The measures taken at the nursery to adjust for Covid have been clearly communicated to parents and is working well.

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Business Development Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

That's great to hear and thank you for your review. We're glad that you are happy with our Covid-19 response, it's certainly been a new experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has loved Snapdragons since starting at 11 months old and after 6 months he still goes in smiling every day. He loves all the girls and can't wait for his morning cuddles. They do such a great variety of activities every day, spend lots of time in the incredible garden and the food sounds
amazing - he regularly has seconds at mealtimes. I could not be happier knowing that he is well looked after and is having a wonderful time when I go to work. The management team are also lovely and really helpful. I honestly couldn't ask for more for my little man.

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Business Development Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. It's great to hear how much your baby enjoys his time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Superb staff who really care and know my child.
She has loved her time in the nursery. Outdoor space is the real asset with large gardens and a dedicated Forest School teacher.
Healthy organic food prepared on-site by good chefs. Management are always willing to listen and help.

Reply from Mary Llewellin at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you for your review. We're so happy that your child loves her time at nursery and enjoys the garden and forest school. The team will be delighted.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the day my son started at 3 months old to his present age of 2, I have found Snapdragons to provide well above the expected standard on all levels, not only to my child but also supporting me as a parent.

Reply from Mary Llewellin at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you for your review. We're so glad that your son enjoys his time at nursery and that you are so happy with Snapdragons.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended babies, toddlers and preschool.
Positives: Excellent garden and a number of the staff are excellent.
Negatives: Our daughter never truly settled, asked daily not to go, and would cling to us at drop-off (very little help given with this). Now having moved to another nursery
where she is very settled and happy, we can see the stark contrast. There have been a lot of staff changes in the pre-school room, and there can be over 30 children in the room and staff are clearly under strain. Children often observed left in toilet and cloakroom area unattended. Staff never truly got to know our daughter, for example, asking her name, and more seriously her past medical history was not communicated/known to room staff. At pick up time, staff often did not know where she was, and on one occasion I found her asleep in a corner. Very little encouragement with maths/writing/reading and assessments did not reflect her ability, despite us discussing this with staff.

Reply from Mary Llewellin at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

We are sorry that you were not satisfied with some elements of the nursery. Both the manager and the team are very upset because they felt they had an excellent relationship with you since your daughter started with them as a baby then progressed through toddlers and into pre-school. The pre-school rooms offer 36 places, but of course, the ratios are maintained accordingly. Pre-school is a preparation for school and this does mean that children are encouraged to be more independent with self-care. Choosing when they visit the toilet is part of this but the staff are close by. Transition meetings were held with you and the team when your daughter moved up so that her key person and other staff were aware of her medical history. Sometimes there are unavoidable reasons why staff may not be so familiar with children: when new staff start, or when someone is ill and we cover them with staff from our other nurseries, for instance. We are glad that your daughter is happy at your new school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very professional, child focussed care. Lots of stimulating activities. Excellent range of food offered but also cater for children with plainer tastes.

Reply from Mary Llewellin at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thanks for your lovely review and we are so glad you are happy at Snapdragons.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Snapdragons has been fantastic for us and our little 2 year old girl. The staff are really friendly and helpful and have connected really well with our daughter. She seems to love them and vice versa!

Reply from Mary Llewellin at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you. It's so good to hear that your little girl feels loved at nursery and loves the team too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved her time at nursery. Since being in the preschool room she has thrived. From day one the team took the time to get to know her and this really reflected in the relationships she had with them. My daughter has now moved on to school ready for a new challenge and so prepared for
what's to come. Couldn't thank them enough or recommend them any more for the fantastic care they provide.

Reply from Mary Llewellin at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

How lovely to hear how much your daughter enjoyed nursery and we wish her luck on the next big adventure at school!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Snapdragons Weston is a wonderful nursery school. All of my children have attended/are attending. The staff are kind and caring. The children progress through the rooms and enjoy playing inside and outside. We have been very happy at Snapdragons.

Reply from Mary Llewellin at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you for your review. That's so wonderful to hear and the team will be delighted!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so impressed with the care provided by Snapdragons Weston, both my children love it and love the staff too. They were excellent in recognising my child's hidden disability, getting us into the system before school. I have a great relationship with the staff who work with me to resolve any difficulties.
The setting fantastic too. I would highly recommend Snapdragons Weston!

Reply from Mary Llewellin, Manager at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you for your review. We're delighted you are happy with your Snapdragons experience and that your children are too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly nursery with an amazing garden! The staff are very welcoming and listen to the needs of your child.
They regularly do forest school either in the nursery garden or out and about in the local fields.
All their food is homemade on-site by their own chefs and is delicious. The children
get a good variety of food menus which rotate every 4 weeks.
Would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Mary Llewellin at Snapdragons Nursery Weston

Thank you for your comments and we're so glad you are happy with Snapdragons.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Snapdragons Nursery Weston

What is the Age Range of Children that Snapdragons Nursery Weston accepts?

Snapdragons Nursery Weston accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Snapdragons Nursery Weston Open?

Snapdragons Nursery Weston is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Snapdragons Nursery Weston have capacity for?

Snapdragons Nursery Weston has capacity for a total of 158 Children.

How far is Snapdragons Nursery Weston to the centre of Bath?

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