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The nursery has its very own car park at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten, which you are more than welcome to use when visiting us. Ideal for drop offs and pick ups for you and your family too!
Dunblane Nature Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dunblane Nature Kindergarten has 78 reviews.
Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Were delighted to hear that your little girl is settling in so well and enjoying her time at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten. Its fantastic to know that the settling in process helped make the transition smooth for your family, and were so pleased you feel confident and supported. Our team works hard to create a nurturing and engaging environment both indoors and outside its lovely to hear that her development is already shining through. We're so happy to be part of her early learning journey!
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We understand how emotional and challenging that transition back to work can be, and we're so glad to hear that our team in the Sunbeam room could help make it a little easier for both you and your son. It's lovely to hear how much he's enjoying his time with us now. Trotting in with a smile is exactly what we love to see! Watching his development blossom is a joy for us, too, and we're thrilled that you're seeing it at home. Thank you for trusting us to care for him. We're so happy to be part of his journey!
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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words! Were delighted to hear that your little boy is settling in well and growing in confidence. Our Nursery Practitioners are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment, so its lovely to know their efforts are making a difference. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing your child continue to thrive with us at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten!
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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It truly means the world to us to hear how much you value the care and dedication of our team. We are passionate about creating a warm, engaging, and enriching environment where every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn. Open communication with parents is so important to us, and were delighted to know you appreciate it. We look forward to continuing to support your little one on their journey of growth and discovery at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten!
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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review and for sharing your experience! Were so glad to hear that your child has had a great time with us and that the transition to the older group has been beneficial for their development. Our team is always happy to support each child's individual needs, and its wonderful to know that the play environments, outdoor activities, and dietary support have made a positive impact. We appreciate your feedback on communication and system access and are always working to improve our processes. Thank you for your trust in us we love being part of your child's journey!
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Review from Alice M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear how well your son has settled in and that he enjoys his time at DNK. Helping children to feel safe, happy, and engaged is what we strive for, so it's wonderful to know our extra efforts made a difference. The Sunbeam Room team will be delighted to hear your feedback! We truly appreciate your support and trust in us.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means the world to us to hear that you feel confident and happy leaving your child in our care each day. Our team is truly passionate about creating a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for all children. We appreciate your kind words and your trust in us!
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Review from Larissa-Yasmin B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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He has come on leaps and bounds socially, emotionally and just as a wee character since starting here nearly 2 years ago.
The biggest selling point for me is the outdoor focused play and learning.
The girls are so attentive and kind with all of the little ones and they always make time for a chat with the parents at drop off/pick ups.
Lovely bunch of staff and a fabulous nursery that we can't wait to introduce to our newest addition to the family!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It's truly heartwarming to hear how much your little boy has grown and thrived at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten over the past two years. We love providing an outdoor-focused learning environment, and it's fantastic to know that he enjoys it so much! Our team takes great pride in creating a nurturing space for both children and parents, so your kind words mean the world to us. We're absolutely delighted to welcome your newest addition when the time comes!
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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Were delighted to hear about your son's journey with us from the baby room to now thriving in P1 while continuing at our out-of-school club. It's truly rewarding to see children grow and develop over the years, and we were so grateful to have been part of his experience. Our team takes great pride in creating a caring and nurturing environment, and your kind words mean so much to us. Thank you for your recommendation we look forward to continuing to support your family
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Review from Ashleigh M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so delighted to hear that your little one is thriving and reaching such exciting milestones with us how special that we could capture his first steps for you! Our team is dedicated to creating a nurturing and fun environment that supports every child's development, and it means the world to hear your kind words. Were so grateful to have you as part of our nursery family!
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter enjoys attending our out-of-school club during the holidays and always looks forward to coming back. Our team, especially our Manager, works hard to create fun and engaging activities that cater to all ages, so it's fantastic to know that their efforts are making a difference. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming your daughter for more exciting experiences in the future!
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Review from Lois D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten
Thank you ever so much for your review and the detail you have provided of your experience, this is so helpful for new families looking for quality childcare and it is also wonderful for us to hear!
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Review from J V (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Review from Cynthia F (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024
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Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten
Thank you for your review it means the world to the team to hear how happy you are with the level of care your son receives, thanks again from all at Thrive.
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Review from William L (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2024
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Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. From all at Thrive Childcare.
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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review from all at Thrive Childcare.
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Review from Jennifer A (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Thank you ever so much for your glowing recommendation, from all at Dunblane Nature Kindergarten part of Thrive Childcare and Education.
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Review from Nikki S (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2024
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Thank you kindly for your lovely review, from all at Thrive Childcare and Education.
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Review from Jana S (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Thank you for your lovely recommendation, it is a pleasure for us to read, from the team at Thrive.
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Review from Claire P (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write your glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it, The Thrive team.
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The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Dunblane Nature Kindergarten 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 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.930 for Dunblane Nature Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (356 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 383 Ratings = 4.93
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 Dunblane Nature Kindergarten is based on 32 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 32 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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