Flying Start @ Marjon

Marjon College, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH
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  • Flying Start @ Marjon, Plymouth
Flying Start @ Marjon is a state of the art, purpose-built nursery with three separate departments, a large covered deck and a huge landscaped garden.

A wide ranges of resources help staff to encourage learning and development, such as wheeled toys and climbing equipment within a secure outdoor area.

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Care Provided by Flying Start @ Marjon

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Vicky Cochrane (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Flying Start @ Marjon Reviews (84)

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Flying Start @ Marjon has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Flying Start @ Marjon has 84 reviews.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby boy started in July, being a lockdown baby and me going back to work from maternity, I was worried about leaving him. The ladies in the baby room soon settled him quickly in just two weeks and he loves attending now. His key worker couldn’t do more for us. He loves the healthy sugar-free lunches
and treats on Friday with cake for pudding.

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Review from Jaclyn S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From day one my little girl has absolutely loved going to nursery.
She wakes up every morning asking if it’s “nursery day”.
She has friends, she has learnt many of her developmental skills from being at nursery and being around the other children.
She has fun but also in an educational way. We
are told if there have been any incidents or accidents regularly and always kept in the loop with her development stages.
The staff are fabulous and have rules and behaviour expectations so great to follow as well at home.
Couldn’t recommend this nursery enough!

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Review from Emily P (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely happy with the nursery and it’s staff. The staff are so happy, helpful and nothing is too big a job for them. Our daughter has come on so well and is always coming home with new words and skills. Highly recommend.

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Review from James S (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing care for our little one, always happy when we see her and never sad on knowing she is going. She has great fun in the outdoor areas and loves the staff. Great communication from staff and amazing value for money.

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Review from Amber B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for the last two and a half years and she absolutely loves it. She started in the baby room and is now in the preschool and has enjoyed every stage. The staff are so friendly, if I ever have any concerns with my daughter they are always happy to help and offer
advice. My daughter gets very excited for her days at nursery and she always has so much fun. It has been amazing for her development, she learns so much every week as well as having the best time!

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Review from Elle (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're so happy our daughter has a place at Flying Start @ Marjon, the team there are so friendly and welcoming. Our daughter started at a difficult time, in the midst of the pandemic but our key worker could not have been any more helpful, reassuring or professional. Communication has been good throughout
and we particularly enjoy getting updates on our daughter's day via the EyLog App. After only a few sessions our daughter has settled in well and we are looking forward to watching her develop over the coming years in their expert care.

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Review from Lauren E (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started here in August 2020 just through the pandemic and I was worried that I was not going to get her in a nursery anywhere as finding a nursery is difficult during a pandemic - the manager was absolutely amazing and helped me and reassured me that she would have a space. It was a weird
time looking at a nursery virtually and we have still not stepped foot inside but from what I saw virtually it looks like a home from home and all I wanted was the best for my baby and I’m pretty sure she’s got the best and I have never looked back. It has honestly been difficult to settle a child in a nursery during these times and even to the first settle session not being able to go in and settle her - I felt so anxious and worried but I didn’t need to be, my daughter seemed settled from the start. Everyone is absolutely lovely and I know my child is cared for in the best way so thank you all so much... love getting all the updates on what she’s up to.

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Review from Mike P (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really accommodating nursery, always friendly staff. A real sense for genuinely caring for our child and other children. Passionate about what they do. Our daughter really looks forward to attending and couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Review from Helen S (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a nervous parent, I couldn’t recommend Marjon's enough. We moved to Marjon’s in September and the change in my son has been amazing. The staff are all so friendly. I love how they keep you informed and nothing is too much worry for them. They are so attentive to the children then can tell you everything
when you pick them up. In the current climate, they have been completely open about everything and communication has been excellent. Can’t thank all the team enough for their excellent care.

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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Flying Start enough, my son has only been attending for 5 months and is already thriving. In the short time of attending, they have gone above and beyond not only for my son but for our whole family. I am always being kept up to date with my child's progress through the app, the staff
are always there for help and support or even just for someone to talk to. Thank you to each and every member of staff at flying start, you are all so kind and compassionate and always make us feel welcome.

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Review from Jordanne D (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with Flying Start. My daughter started in the baby room where she was for a few months. She had the transition to the toddler room during the Covid pandemic. The nursery took all the steps to ensure it was a smooth transition and that my daughter was happy and settled. My daughter was
very clingy when she started nursery and would cry when I tried passing her over. Now she runs in without saying bye to me, she lists her nursery workers names off to me and is genuinely happy to go there. I’ve seen an increase in her confidence and development and I’m very glad I sent her to this nursery.

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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It’s times like these where you really find out about the companies and their values and I can’t recommend Flying Start highly enough. They’ve had to deal with all the obstacles but communication has been excellent throughout and they’re always flexible and understanding when you need them to be. Our
daughter loves being at nursery and she always talks about the staff and her key workers which shows how much of an effect they have on her. Both of our children have attended this nursery and we've never had any issues and we’ve always felt that our children are safe, being cared for and always developing. I personally would highly recommend Flying Start Marjon. Thank you to all the amazing staff in these difficult times.

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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started at Flying Start Marjon last October. We were lucky in that we were able to view the nursery before the pandemic and can say it is absolutely lovely. The staff are very professional and friendly and will do their best to accommodate your needs. I think it is a very positive thing
sending my little girl to nursery and any apprehension about it quickly disappeared as it was clear the staff had made every effort to make her feel welcome and safe. I think it is even more important now there is an epidemic as socialisation and interaction are so important. She loves her key worker and we look forward to the updates on Eylog!

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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Flying start have always been absolutely brilliant, but especially over the past year during the pandemic. They have been so helpful and reassuring - with the children and us as parents and good at keeping us informed about everything going on. They always have time to talk to you about anything and
I love seeing all the updates and photos on eyLog app. All 3 of mine have loved it there. I love that they get meals included which is one less thing to worry about each day and kids like the outdoor play and shepherd's hut particularly. The staff group are pretty stable too, and the staff who welcomed my oldest 7 years ago are still looking after my youngest now which is lovely to have that continuity. I chose them initially because of the outdoor space and the fact I could park easily for pick up and drop off, but there are loads of other reasons I’m so grateful for all they do, they are brilliant.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Flying Start @ Marjon from 7 months old. We work full time so rely on long hours and want our daughter to enjoy going to nursery. We wanted to send our daughter to a safe, happy environment that gives her the opportunity to socialise with other children whilst experiencing
varied learning opportunities. This is something that we feel they excel in. Our daughter is always excited to go to nursery and runs to meet the members of staff without a fuss. If they are unsure of an answer to an inquiry, they always refer back to other members of staff or management to give us accurate information. They provide us with detailed feedback and help us develop our daughter's learning further. Our main priority is for our daughter to be in a safe environment and given the current pandemic this is something that they have worked tirelessly to do. The communication through the app allows us to stay updated with changes and they have followed Government guidance throughout.

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Review from Siobhan F (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Marjon Flying Start have been extremely helpful during these difficult times. Doing everything they can in order to keep us informed of any changes and the government guidelines. Continuing with the utmost professionalism whilst having to deal with staff shortage due to the pandemic.

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Review from Kayleigh C (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would certainly recommend flying start @ Marjon. We moved our son here last October after a lot of consideration about changing his nursery we can certainly say it was the best decision. Our son has settled really well, he enjoys telling us all about his day and he looks forward to going back saying
he has lots of fun. The learning opportunities provided are wonderful and the staff are always doing lovely activities with the children. It’s great to see the observations on eylog, we always look forward to seeing what our son has been up too and there is a lovely home to nursery link. All the staff are friendly, caring, hardworking and take time for all children and families. Thank you for everything you do, you all do an outstanding job!

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Review from Terri-Leanne B (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend Marjon Flying Start enough. They have been amazing in our child's development and I can't speak highly enough about how they are keeping some kind of normal for our son during the Covid-19 pandemic. All staff members are welcoming and we especially love how much contact with have
with the provider through the app as well as when we pick our child up after his day. We couldn't wish for a better preschool. Thankyou Flying Start Marjon team.

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Review from Alistair B (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience of Flying Start Marjon over the last year has been brilliant. Our daughter has been really happy there to the point where she runs in first thing in the morning shouting 'Hooray!'. The staff are excellent and you can tell that they really care and have a genuine interest in seeing each
and every child flourish. When we hear about all the exciting things that they have been up to each day and see how happy our daughter is we feel so much more relaxed leaving her to go to work. It has been such a joy watching her develop under the wonderful care of the staff at Marjon! We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone moving to the area or working at the hospital.

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Review from Leanne D (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the setting for the last 12 months (approx), I genuinely cannot fault the staff or the setting. They have all been exceptionally supportive of both my daughter's needs but also of my needs as her parent.
My daughter is absolutely thriving with Flying Start, her behaviour has
improved, her manners have improved and she is generally a much happier child since attending the setting.
To all of the team at Flying Start, thank you. You have all gone above and beyond since day one and I am truly grateful.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.953)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10 for Flying Start @ Marjon 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.953 for Flying Start @ Marjon is calculated as follows: ( (184 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.953

  • 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 Flying Start @ Marjon 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 16 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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