Thrive Pudsey

3-5 Wesley Square, Pudsey LS28 7AB
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9.9 68 Reviews
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Thrive Pudsey has built up a strong reputation in Pudsey and surrounding communities for quality childcare provision, making a difference to the lives of parents as well as the learning and development of children during their pre-school years. Thrive Pudsey believe in connecting children with nature and employ a fully qualified Forest School practitioner to lead forest school sessions.

A child-centred play based approach is adopted, with learning plans that are personalised to each child. Healthy meals and snacks from locally sourced products is another beneficial addition.

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Care Provided by Thrive Pudsey

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Claire Mather (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Total Places for Children
  • 47
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 & Christmas

Thrive Pudsey Reviews (68)

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9.9

Thrive Pudsey has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thrive Pudsey has 68 reviews.

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Review from Amy F (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic and lovely nursery. Would recommend it 100 per cent! My son always comes home very happy, and every time I would collect him, he was always smiling and laughing. Fantastic key worker system in place. Always updated by email or phone calls! Fantastic communication by all the team.
Lovely garden and nice, clean nursery. I’m sad my little one has now left for school, but my other child will definitely be going here such a safe and lovely place. If you want a happy child send them here!

Reply from Yona Smith, Manager at Thrive Pudsey

Thank you for your lovely review, Amy, we look forward to your next little one joining us.


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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

One way of judging a nursery is how you feel when it's time for your child to move on from that setting. With Tots n Tykes, both times, my children have left it has been incredibly emotional. The experience my children had there was fantastic, they grew so much and adored the staff. The activities the
staff carry out are amazing, tailored to the children's' interests and very creative. My youngest loves all the singing and has a huge repertoire of nursery rhymes now, thanks to his key worker. The space in the nursery is small, but it has been utilised to its fullest, and the children are never limited by the size.

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Review from Georgia S (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters attended this nursery and after three years I'm gutted we are now saying goodbye. One started in the preschool room and other in the baby room and worked her way to the preschool room. I knew that from day one my children were so looked after and never had an issue. Always picked up
happy children that sometimes didn't even want to leave. The key workers have always done amazing observations, keeping me in the loop with their development and process. Couldn't have picked better childcare for my children. 1000% recommend.

Reply from Yona Smith, Manager at Thrive Pudsey

Ah thank you Georgia, it's going to be so strange you not being part of the Tots N Tykes family anymore, you will need to come in and see us when your passing when life gets back to normal x


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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been going to Tots N Tykes for 4-5 months now. It was very hard thinking about leaving him at just 7 months to go back to work, but the 2 girls in the baby room and all the girls in the toddler room have made it so much easier. All of the staff are so welcoming and friendly and you
can see how much they really care for all of the children. Our little boy has settled in extremely well - he's always smiling at drop off/pick up and the updates we get to show what he's been up to brighten our day. We are happy with his development and I feel confident that he is in very safe hands and is being cared for in a warm and stimulating environment.

Reply from Yona Smith, Manager at Thrive Pudsey

Thank you, Emma, for your lovely review its been a pleasure getting to know you all as a family and looking forward to watching your little man grow and thrive over the next couple of years.


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Review from Katherine (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has attended this nursery since he was 14 months old and he has always loved it! From our initial walk round (the Manager is very knowledgeable and personable) to him starting and continuing there we can’t do anything but praise it, it’s fantastic.


The staff are so welcoming, knowledgeable

and nothing is too much trouble. The food, activities and learning journals (online) are all great too and they have a Forest School they attend which our boy enjoys. We just love this place. Our little girl will also attend here shortly and we are sure she will love it just as much.

Reply from Yona Smith, Manager at Thrive Pudsey

Thank you, Katherine, for your lovely review. It's been a pleasure looking after your son and we can't wait for your little princess to join us shortly as well.


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Review from R H (Father of Child) published on 11 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience of Tots n Tykes Nursery is overwhelmingly positive. Both our boys have attended and in that time experienced nothing but top-class standard of care.
The activities they engage in are varied and stimulating, swimming and forest school to name two. What stands out though is the dedication
the staff have, they understand and take time to learn about our children's needs, interests, passion etc and modify their curriculum to suit their development.

Reply from Yona Smith at Thrive Pudsey

Thank you for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure looking after your boys over the years.


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Review from C W (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been with Tots n Tykes for a few months now and she has taken to the staff and her new environment really well.
We, as parents, are really happy with our daughter and how she is developing, growing in confidence and trying new tasks.
Two staff members, in particular, are always helpful
and informative. It really helps us as parents to keep up with how our daughter is getting on, so we can understand all the experiences and build in new activities.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tots n Tykes Nursery are fantastic they are friendly, supportive and are constantly innovating and improving their techniques. I feel that both my children have benefitted and grown in confidence thanks to Tots n Tykes. The staff go above and beyond their roles and you can be assured your little ones
are in safe hands.

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Review from V F (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves the nursery.
The staff are amazing and are so helpful, they all made it so much easier for us with settling etc. They do care about the children and my daughter's developed so much in two months.
Amazing nursery!

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tots n Tykes is a great nursery.
Our son has additional needs and the nursery did so much to get him the help, resources and support that he needed whilst he was with them. He loved the team and the staff. The outside area was his favourite I’d have to say. It’s just such a lovely nursery.

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Review from Michele T (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is so happy at Tots n Tykes, she is well looked after. She is always kept busy with different activities and the staff are fantastic. Everyone is very approachable, very caring and nothing is too much trouble.

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Review from Jo J (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two boys have just left Tots N Tykes to start school and I cannot recommend the nursery enough.
The staff are all friendly and show genuine care in the well being and progression of the children. I love how they are led by the children when planning activities - taking their interests and likes
into account when purchasing resources and using items that the children have found or brought in from home to engage the children in play-based learning.
My boys have loved having the opportunity to take part in swimming lessons, visit a care home, take part in local community events and experience forest school sessions. The food given is healthy, balanced and homemade. The staff are all first aid trained, showing that they take the safety of children seriously. My boys loved their time at nursery and talk about how much they miss it - a sure sign they're doing something right!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tots N Tykes to anyone else.

Reply from Yona Smith at Thrive Pudsey

Thank you Jo, it was a pleasure looking after your boys and we hope they visit us soon to tell us all about their adventures at school.


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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What an amazing nursery, we can’t speak highly enough of both the staff and the care that our son had whilst at Tots n Tykes. He was there from 12 months old until he finished in August for school. With allergies to various foods, his needs were always catered for to the highest standard. He was supported
in every aspect of learning and became a very confident little boy. We have already booked a place for our younger son and he will start in the new year. We look forward to making more new memories with a brilliant team of people.

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Review from Mark N (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thoroughly recommend - such a lovely friendly team. A brilliant atmosphere for your child to develop.
Keep up the good work and thank you for everything.

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Tots and Tykes for the last three and a half years. He has been really happy there and has been encouraged to develop in all different areas and made so many friends. Staff have always been professional, caring and understanding in all situations. They have always provided good feedback
and we have always felt extremely confident and reassured that he has been in very good hands. Staff have really got to know him as an individual and his personality. It has also been wonderful that he has also had the opportunity to take part in swimming lessons, forest school and going to the care home. Thank you so much for giving our son so much experience and fun over the last few years and for giving us the reassurance that he has been extremely well cared for.

Reply from Yona Smith at Thrive Pudsey

Thank you for your lovely review.


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Review from H O (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really pleased we sent our little boy here from age 1 to age 3. Thank you to all of the staff who have looked after him, cared for him, taught him, cuddled him and made him smile.

Reply from Yona Smith at Thrive Pudsey

Thank you for your lovely comments H O, we will all miss the little guy he has been a pleasure to look after.


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Review from Leanne (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really happy with Tots n Tykes and I would never choose anywhere else for my son to go. He is so settled and happy and now thoroughly prepared for school in September.

Reply from Yona Smith at Thrive Pudsey

Thank you, Leanne. Its been a great pleasure looking after both your children and getting to know you all as a family through the years. Don't be strangers.


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Review from Jason C (Father of Child) published on 1 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, great staff. Had no hesitation registering our second child and when we moved away we kept them at Tots n Tykes.
Our eldest has had a great time, learnt so much.
Our youngest has settled in amazingly and looks forward to going.

Reply from Lesley Maughan, Nursery Owner at Thrive Pudsey

Thank you for your lovely review!


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Review from K D G (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am thrilled at my child's personal and educational development since starting at Tots n Tykes last year, and I have no doubt that is due to the well-educated / qualified and dedicated staff who work there, as well as the establishment's holistic and child-led approach which has nurtured my child's
curiosity and interest to learn. Consequently, I am confident about my child's upcoming transition to primary school next academic year. Whilst the outside facilities may be limited compared to other nurseries, I am delighted that Tots n Tykes takes advantage of its location by offering extra services such as trips to the park, banks, library, shops, forest school and swimming lessons (the latter at an extra cost). Having moved and subsequently placed my child into different childcare settings, this is the one that I was the happiest with and I have no doubts about sending my second child there in the near future.

Reply from Lesley Maughan, Director at Thrive Pudsey

Many thanks for your lovely review. We are looking forward to welcoming your second child into the setting!


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Review from Kristy C (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children went to Tots n Tykes and they both received fabulous care and a great range of opportunities through play and experiences. All of this was provided with real love and care just like a family. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tots n Tykes.

Reply from Lesley Maugahn, Director at Thrive Pudsey

It's been a pleasure to look after your children! Thank you for the lovely review.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.909)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10 for Thrive Pudsey 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.909 for Thrive Pudsey is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.909

  • 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 Thrive Pudsey is based on 11 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4, which has been reached with 11 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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Claire

Claire Mather

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, I'm Claire the nursery manager here at Tots 'N' Tykes, I knew from a young age that I wanted to work with children, so when I left school in 2009 and threw myself into a childcare course I knew that I had made the right decision for my career path, I qualified as a level 3 in 2011 and have worked my way up to becoming a manager and gained a level 5, I have experience in working with children aged 0-5 and cannot think of anything else I'd rather do. I enjoy every day in nursery and love watching the children have fun whilst gaining knowledge and new skills from the many amazing activities and opportunities we provide here as well as learning just as much from them every day.


Louise

Louise Hunter

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2021

Louise supports Claire in the smooth running of the nursery.


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