Corner House Nursery Banchory

56 Station Road, Banchory AB31 5YJ
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8.1 57 Reviews
  • Corner House Nursery Banchory, Banchory
Corner House Nursery Banchory is located in the beautiful village of Banchory just 20 miles from Aberdeen, in a rural position surrounded by woodland walks, parks and the river.

The nursery provides care for children aged from birth to five years and has four dedicated playrooms for each age group. Each playroom is designed specifically for each age group with plenty of quality resources and equipment.

There are substantial outdoor areas and a wooded area offering opportunities for outdoor learning.

They have a dedicated team of practitioners who have a range of skills, qualifications and experiences. Staff value each child as an individual and plan learning opportunities to enable them to grow and flourish. A strong emphasis is placed on developing life long skills and children are encouraged to be active participants in the planning process.

There is a genuine sense of partnership between the staff team, children and their families.

Included in fees; quality early year’s care and education, healthy meals and snacks, speech and language therapy, e-learning journals, interactive smartboard.

Offer funded hours for 3-5-year-olds as well as eligible 2-year-olds and now offer extended funded hours, up to 22.5 hours per week.

Celebrates festivals throughout the year and makes regular outings in the local area. A graduation ceremony takes place when children are ready to move on to primary school.

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Care Provided by Corner House Nursery Banchory

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lynsey Wellburn (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 64
  • 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
  • Easter, Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Corner House Nursery Banchory

  • Prices per morning sessions, afternoon sessions and for a full day or a full week. Funded sessions available.

Corner House Nursery Banchory Reviews (57)

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Corner House Nursery Banchory has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.078) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Corner House Nursery Banchory has 57 reviews.

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Review from Gail M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was a bit nervous about sending my little girl off to nursery, but I could not be happier with Corner House Nursery. All the staff are super friendly, and my little girl really enjoys her days there, playing and learning. She is a bright child, but we have noticed that her language and communication
skills have rocketed since she started nursery - she really is thriving in the interaction and activities that the staff provide. The fact that she is happy is proof enough that Corner House provides a nurturing environment for young children.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery Banchory

Thank you for your lovely, glowing review; the team will be delighted to read it. Thanks again, The Thrive team.


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Review from Seonaid A (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are great and my daughter loves her days there. They do lots of learning and activities and I never feel she gets bored. The staff are always thinking of new ideas to keep them entertained and I love that they've started helping them with their letters.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff, always very accommodating. The teachers are always ready to help and to make the children feel welcomed. They are also very good at helping children manage their emotions, which we found very helpful. Messy play and outdoor activities/walks, are great.

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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 22 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery and staff. It's great to know that our daughter enjoys her time at nursery! Bespoked strategies for specific children's differences/requirements are much appreciated and makes a huge difference to development/adjustment.

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Review from B F (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Corner House Nursery, the staff really make it for us. All are friendly, exceptionally caring and create a loving family atmosphere. Communication is always fantastic and, most importantly, our daughter enjoys her days there and looks forward to going.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Corner House, and during the last two years we have experienced great care in all four rooms.
My daughter started in the Robins at 2. She moved through to the Puffins at 3 and is now an Owl. She has always loved going to nursery, they spend time outside in one of three areas
each day, and sometimes go to the river or local playpark on excursions. They do a lot of themed topics about the world around us, and staff also follow the child's interests - she likes writing and crafts and the staff encourage her to express this. My son joined the Ducklings at 11 months, and the care was brilliant to help support him in the nursery environment.
The children are happy and learning lots, and it makes it easier to leave them while I work! The staff are great, many have been there a long time, and there are always lots of updates in the newsletter as staff complete training levels, showing a commitment to the children's care and learning. We are sent pictures/updates by app.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Corner House Nursery Banchory for over a year now and we are so happy. We changed nurseries after over a year which felt like a big risk but I am so relieved that we did and despite this nursery not being as close to us it is definitely worth the extra morning commute.
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staff are attentive and I really appreciate that they seem to know my son well, being able to tell me what he ate and whether he enjoyed it without having to check a sheet - it’s clear to me that they are spending proper time with the children.
He transitioned to the next room up a little over a month ago and I am pleased that this hasn’t impacted the level of care I feel he is receiving; the quality of staff is retained throughout all their rooms.
When we first joined I was told they thought of themselves more like a family which was cheesy but evidently feels really true.
I would recommend this nursery to everyone and hope my next child can attend next year.

Reply from Holly Ashall, Digital Marketing Associate at Corner House Nursery Banchory

Thank you for taking the time to leave this fantastic review. We are so pleased to hear that your little boy has settled in so well, and we hope that he continues to enjoy his time with us at Corner House Banchory.


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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves her time at Corner House Nursery. She started when she was two. I thought she might struggle to settle being a lockdown baby but the staff are all so wonderful and she quickly built up bonds with each of them. This helped her settle so well and she’s thriving there. The
staff really do care about the children and make their time so fun. I recommend Corner House Nursery Banchory to anyone looking for childcare in the area.

Reply from Holly Ashall, Digital Marketing Associate at Corner House Nursery Banchory

Thank you for taking the time to leave this great review. We are always delighted to hear that children have settled in well and will be sure to pass this on to the team. Kind Regards, Thrive Childcare.


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Review from Christophe M (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, highly recommended. The staff is very competent and friendly and children are well looked after. The manager is very friendly and accessible. Although the buildings are old, a lot has been invested to renovate and maintain it to a high standard. The outside play area was also recently
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery - a wide range of activities; from toys to role-play and academic learning too. Food is good, variable and healthy. A good balance of well-experienced staff and newer staff provides a good, caring environment. I like the outdoor area with the 'recycled ' playpark and its natural material
items are good for educating the kids to a more ecologic use of space.

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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are thoroughly happy with the nursery. The staff are all very good with my daughter and all seem to know her well. They carry out lots of fun activities with her and she seems to really enjoy herself.
There are not really any areas of improvement that I feel we need to pass on. Any issues that have
been mentioned before seem to of been addressed and are in the plan for the improvement of the nursery.

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Review from Aruna K (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with fantastic friendly, caring, attentive and compassionate staff.
Feel that answers to questions via email could be improved. Have received a lack of communication regarding questions sent via email on a couple of occassions.

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Review from Barbara M (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Celtic Cross is a fantastic nursery and we really feel like our child is not only in safe hands but is being encouraged and supported in her development. The staff are friendly and really do care about the children. Their activities are well thought through and I love that they will do simple things
like bring the children to the shop. Our daughter recently moved from one room to another at nursery and the handover was great with introductory settling in sessions and clear communications on what would be done differently. Times were organised for us to visit the new room and ensure all our questions were answered. Overall, I can't fault the nursery or staff and our daughter loves it.

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Review from Dawn W (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really loved nursery, my girls have really developed and transitioned well to the robins room. They really are settled and have so many learning opportunities to challenge them. Wonderful staff team who go above and beyond their duties and who are very friendly.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely warm and caring staff. My daughter is very happy there. Lots of different opportunities for play and learning.

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Review from Abby D (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, very friendly staff and child centred. My daughter has been attending for 2 years and has established such good relationships with staff. Staff are very welcoming and attuned to my daughter's needs/ especially in her first year as she had a number of allergies. I Readily recommended Celtic
cross to family and friends

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Review from Maggie Marie T (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not be happier with the care and support from Celtic Cross. For a mother struggling to leave her 10-month-old daughter with even family it was a serious worry when I had to return to work, but the staff at Celtic Cross completely put my mind at total rest. They look after my daughter as if she
was their own and she absolutely loves the day to day routine and activities they give her. She feels at ease with the lovely staff and they have helped and supported her through so many stages. She is now 3 and looks forward to going to the nursery! Highly recommend!

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Review from Lindsay (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used Celtic Cross Nursery for both of our children over the last 5 years. We have always been very happy with the nursery and the care our children receive. The staff are very caring and provide a great range of activities to stimulate, involve and engage the children. Both my children have
been initially difficult to settle at nursery and have had various relapses though their time attending but this is always dealt with care and compassion from the staff. The nursery makes good use of their outdoor areas and the children really like being able to access both the 'new' playground and the bark area. I would highly recommend this nursery, it was the only nursery having visited several that I felt able to leave my children at to return to work.

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Review from Sinead W (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Celtic Cross for three years now, and he absolutely loves it. The staff are all so friendly and supportive. There is a nice variety of activities for the children, and I love that they get to be outside as much as the weather permits.

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Review from Arlene K (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to nursery! The staff are super friendly and welcoming and make her time away from home very enjoyable.

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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.078)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.078) out of 10 for Corner House Nursery Banchory 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Corner House Nursery Banchory is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.078 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Corner House Nursery Banchory is based on 1 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 = 3

    • 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.078

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Lynsey

Lynsey Wellburn

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Lynsey is an experienced and passionate nursery manager who leads the team to create meaningful attachments with the children and provide the very best nursery experience for them and their families.


Rebecca

Rebecca Ramsay

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Rebecca works closely with her manager Lynsey to provide excellent childcare and education for the children in the nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Corner House Nursery Banchory

What is the Age Range of Children that Corner House Nursery Banchory accepts?

Corner House Nursery Banchory accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Corner House Nursery Banchory Open?

Corner House Nursery Banchory is open: 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.

How many Children does Corner House Nursery Banchory have capacity for?

Corner House Nursery Banchory has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Corner House Nursery Banchory to the centre of Banchory?

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

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