King's School & Nursery

Hartley Road, Plymouth PL3 5LW
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9.9 34 Reviews
  • King's School & Nursery, Plymouth
King's Nursery latest inspection was found to be 'outstanding' in all areas March 2024.

The curriculum is ambitious and designed to give children, particularly the vulnerable, the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life. Leaders regularly monitor and evaluate the curriculum to ensure that children’s experiences over time consistently build on their experiences at home and nursery. For example, staff now enhance visits to the library and offer families story sacks to take home. This extends opportunities for children to explore their favourite books and retell stories with props and puppets. This is helping to promote an early enjoyment of reading for children and their families.

Leaders aim for children to develop secure communication and language skills and staff create a language-rich environment. For example, they ensure that children can choose freely from a wide range of books and young children become fascinated as staff read enthusiastically to them. Staff engage children in high-quality conversation and provide opportunities for them to share their thoughts and ideas. Children go on to demonstrate their love of books as they select their own book and replicate the story telling situation with their friends. They recall the plot and practise using new language and vocabulary that they have learned.

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Care Provided by King's School & Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Clare Page (Headteacher)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 46
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 8 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 & Christmas

King's School & Nursery Reviews (34)

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9.9

King's School & Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time King's School & Nursery has 34 reviews.

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Review from Nithya M (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful staff, they are always kind, caring and attentive - especially two staff members in particular. Facilities are excellent and my daughter is looking forward to going to nursery everyday, she really loves it.

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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kings Nursery is a wonderful place for my daughter to attend. I am so pleased with the care and appropriate level of development she receives. I notice her progress week by week and I am certain that this is down to the way Kings fosters a culture of learning, from nursery, through school and then onwards.
The staff are so kind and supportive, very good at providing feedback and the overall communication from kings is fabulous.
Our second daughter is on the waiting list to attend when a place becomes available. I'd recommend Kings to anyone.

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Review from W B (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child really enjoys going to nursery at King's and loves the varied activities each day. My child has made lots of friends and constantly talks about them and what they have got up to.
The staff are always friendly and provide daily updates both in the personalised book or at drop off and pickups.
The staff have also supported us recently in transitioning my child away from nappies which has been great.
Thank you

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Review from Lydia B (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There won't be many schools where you see children running in smiling and ready for a full day, then at the end of the day not wanting to leave. My son absolutely loves King's and is thriving in the environment. He is always so proud to come home and tell me what he has learnt in the day and happy to
practise it at home. My son has made some lovely friends and lucky to spend time with them at the weekends too. The school is very attentive to a child's needs and also involves the parents in lots of the steps and helps us understand the tools used to teach them as well. I honestly couldn't think of a better school to send him to and I'm grateful we got the spot for him. Thank you King's.

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Review from Rachel F (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very attentive and friendly. That goes beyond nursery staff too and includes staff we see around on the grounds, always willing to greet us etc.
On the whole our nursery experience has been positive for us.
A couple of small things could help improve it more:
1) Please could nursery
staff be reminded to pull out the nappy frills when changing nappies- it’ll stop leaks when we get home.
2) Could the food offered be a bit healthier? Cakes and chocolate aren’t something we’ve introduced to our child at home, we were surprised this is offered so often at nursery, especially when they are babies still. Not so much of a problem now but when younger I was surprised to see this offered when we had a no or low sugar rule at home and still do not give our child chocolate. This is something my mum friends have mentioned to me about the nursery menu.
Otherwise, we are very happy with the nursery. Especially the day routine and play and creativity encouraged.

Reply from Marcus Batten, Registrar at King's School & Nursery

We appreciate your valuable feedback regarding our nursery menu. Your satisfaction with our daily routine and creative focus is wonderful to hear.
We've noted your concerns and are happy to provide clarity:
Parents can choose between a daily dessert or a fruit and yoghurt option to suit their child's dietary preferences.
Our cakes are designed to be low in sugar and often incorporate hidden vegetables for a healthier choice.
Treats like chocolate cookies are only offered twice within a three-week menu cycle, balancing variety and health-conscious options.
Your feedback is essential, and we are committed to maintaining a well-rounded and balanced menu that respects the dietary preferences and restrictions of our families.
If you have further concerns or wish to discuss this matter, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are eager to collaborate to ensure an optimal experience for your child and all children in our care. Warm regards, King's School.


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Review from P D (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at King's Nursery since she was 9 months old and I have been so happy with all the care and effort they all put into her development.
Every member of staff is a credit to the younger years as they always go that extra mile to support.
I like that it has a structured day along
with making it fun and the excellent communication, she always came home smiling and made my life easy knowing she is in a safe happy environment due to all the staff.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

100 per cent positive feedback regarding Kings Nursery. Always friendly and professional. I have complete faith in the nursery and nursery team when I drop my son off for the day. I love how each day is different and varied; also, having an indoor ‘non-shoe’ policy is a nice touch - a clean and safe
environment!

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Review from Lucy L (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started King's at 9 months and has been there for nearly a year. They really do care, the first month was difficult as I was learning a new routine but she absolutely loves her nursery. We get photos and videos during my day which really does put a smile on my face at work. We have a
daily diary so I get all the information on sleep, activities etc. I love the little gifts and artwork she brings home.
I know King's is the right nursery as my little girl loves being there plus she always sleeps really well on nursery days.

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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

King's Nursery is a little gem. My daughter has settled in so well with all staff working hard to ensure she is safe, active and enjoying her time there. She has grown in confidence, independence and ability and is always happy to go to nursery with the biggest smile on her face. The facilities are
great, with 4 lovely outdoor spaces available to the children along with fun yet educational toys and activities. I couldn't ask for a better nursery and start for my daughter.

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Review from Saira W (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been well and truly blown away by the staff at King's since my daughter started nursery earlier this year. Not only did they meet my expectations of what a nursery should be like they go above and beyond to the point it feels like I'm leaving her with friends. My daughter has learnt so much so
fast and I'm amazed by her speech and understanding she adores the staff and open talks about them at home. I cannot praise them enough for making a nervous mum feels totally at ease leaving my baby in their care.

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Review from Pamela G (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had a phone call saying my child had fallen asleep at 3pm. The keyworker asked me how long I would like my child to sleep for!
My previous childcare would have let my child sleep until they wanted which would result in a sleepless night.
I appreciated the call and the care taken. I am very happy.

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Review from Jamie B (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

King’s is a lovely nursery with caring and approachable staff. Our daughter has settled in so well and very quickly and that’s all down to the staff who care for her. They have been supportive from the start and always ensure she has a fun filled and exciting day with a wide variety of activities indoors
and outdoors.

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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

King's Nursery is absolutely excellent.
Both my children have loved their time at King's. They are very well looked after in a gentle and loving environment.
I feel completely reassured leaving my children for the day knowing they are happy and appropriately stimulated.

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Review from Elaine B (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am delighted with the care provided to my one-year-old daughter at King's. She is so happy whenever we pick her up, she has always had a lovely day. I am kept up to date by the lovely team and have total confidence that my daughter is getting looked after to the highest of standards. I would highly
recommend King's.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.932)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10 for King's School & 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.932 for King's School & Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (305 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 323 Ratings = 4.932

  • 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 King's School & Nursery is based on 26 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 46 number of registered child places is 9.2, which has been reached with 26 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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