Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow)

Victoria Road, Marlow SL7 1DL
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7.4 57 Reviews
Victoria House Day Nursery is located in Marlow and has a real family feel. This small, welcoming nursery prioritises individual care and learning whilst building strong parental partnerships.

The garden features include a pirate ship, treetop walkway and balancing beams as well as a purpose-built preschool garden along with a dedicated vegetable patch and mud kitchen.   

All activities are designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by highly trained staff. There is a large, fully resourced garden which offers ample opportunities for outdoor play and learning.

Children at the nursery get involved in imaginative play and real-world play to help them grow and develop. Older children begin to learn about personal care and safety, as they become more independent and curious.
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Care Provided by Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kevin Moore (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 43
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days

Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) Reviews (57)

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Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) has a Review Score of 7.4 (7.441) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) has 57 reviews.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

With the help of all the staff at Victoria House Day Nursery, I watched my daughter turn into a kind, caring, independent, clever little soul who went from strength to strength and has now left to go to big school.
The staff made me feel at ease and I had full confidence in them that they would look
after my daughter in every way she needed and I needed them too.
I often have people comment on how advanced she is for her age and this is all thanks to what and how she learnt at Victoria house.
I would absolutely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Victoria House since January and has moved up an age group in that time. She always comes home in a great mood and tells me about playing in the garden or the activities she has been doing. The staff made the transition between the two rooms a really smooth process for
her, and I can see her developing so quickly every week. I love that they have different activities planned every week and she has things she has made to bring home to show us and her grandparents. The staff are really great at communicating with us, and the app they use to show her progress is great because they upload pictures of the things she's doing every week. I would 100% recommend to anyone who is looking for a childcare provider in Marlow.

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Review from Dawn C (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started earlier this year for 2 days a week and has really come out of his shell since attending. The staff are friendly and kind and very attentive. The garden facilities are being much improved and provide a great play area for the children. There's always a friendly smile to welcome you and
to wave goodbye. I also like that the bumblebee room changes regularly to keep activities new for the children and learn new skills.

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Review from Paul T (Father of Child) published on 14 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had a fantastic time at Victoria House Day Nursery, they gave my daughter the best foundation for starting school and they provide a school readiness program and lots of information so we know they are preparing the children for school. Every staff member is caring and you're made to feel
so welcome, it's a home from home and I cannot recommend it more. Victoria House has amazing outside space and the garden is amazing, they have just had a pirate ship built which my daughter really enjoyed. This is the best nursery in Marlow and I'm glad we chose this nursery for our daughter.

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

I am thrilled with Victoria House and more importantly so is my two-year-old daughter.


The staff are, without exception, kind and caring. My daughter sings the names of the staff in her room on the way to nursery and chatters for hours about the fun she has there.


I would not hesitate to recommend

Victoria House to other parents. If your kids like the outdoors, the garden is great and there is plenty of imaginative fun and learning too.

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Review from Ben F (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3.5-year-old daughter goes to the nursery and absolutely loves it. She only joined this year straight into pre-school and has been accepted with open arms. The staff are great and she's even been eating her green beans! (at pre-school if not at home...)

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Review from Sian H (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 2 year old attends Victoria House 2 days a week. It's a brilliant nursery with friendly, caring staff. We particularly appreciate the varied, healthy menu with many of the ingredients sourced locally; the large garden; the light, open decor of the nursery; the use of a green service to recycle nappies
as far as possible; the option of swapping up to 3 days of nursery a year without charge; the convenient parking; and the relatively long, opening hours (7.30am - 6.30pm). It's quite expensive but we feel represents value for money and like the Childbase model which as we understand it is that their nurseries are employee owned. We'd fully recommend to anyone living in Marlow or the surrounding area.

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Review from Akshay S (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery with a very caring and enthusiastic workforce. The staff are constantly seeking new ways to improve and innovate the children's experience.
Our daughter has been going there since she was 9 months old and we will certainly be enrolling our next child to this nursery.

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Review from Eleanor C (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We purchased a house in Marlow last year and had to change my daughter's nursery. This was a challenging time for us all as there was so much going on. My daughter was also in the process of toilet training and within the space of two weeks of being at the nursery, she was fully trained! From the initial
show around to date, the nursery and staff have been nothing but amazing. We do have the odd tear in the morning but generally she can't wait to go.
I love hearing what she has done during the day and looking on the app to see what she has been up to. Her development is a real credit to her key workers, they are so great with her and know exactly how to handle her (as she does a few tantrums here and there!). I couldn't recommend the nursery enough, all staff are so friendly and welcoming and I know that being there will give her the best start to her education.

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Review from Roz H (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have attended Victoria House - my eldest from just over one to almost five years old. During their time there, they have been cared for by some truly incredible, dedicated people. They will miss them very much.

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Review from Julia M (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to say how happy I am with everything at Victoria House Day Nursery. Everyone and the staff members are so kind and caring. My daughter has gone from very shy and anxious in others company to a loving and confident little girl.

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Review from Abbey T (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just left Victoria House after over 4 years. The staff are fantastic, they cared about my daughter as if she was their own. The Nursery does fantastic meals which my daughter often had seconds of, as well as tasty puddings. They do some fab activities including mud kitchen, skittles
and water and play doh. There is an amazing garden area where the children spend most of their time during the nicer weather. We were both truly sad that she has left and we will miss the team. They have prepared her for school and offered me support too. She is now a lovely, sociable and smart little person. Thank you, Victoria House!

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Review from Arvind S (Father of Child) published on 21 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We had a really good experience with Victoria House Day Nursery (Marlow). The staff were friendly and helpful, sadly my son could not stay at the nursery for longer but he really settled well during his short stay. We had daily feedback and progress reports. Our son started eating well and integrated
socially after joining the nursery.

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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am consistently impressed with the care provided by Victoria House. The staff show genuine warmth and affection for both children and parents/caters alike. The nursery provides a nurturing environment for children to learn and grow and I nor my children could be happier. They have thrived in every
way possible! Thank you!

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Review from Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has settled in very well and loves coming to the nursery. All the staff are caring and considerate and you can tell they all love their job. They have fun too. The facilities, whilst compact, are very good and I'm sure my daughter finds her day at home with me rather boring in comparison.
She clearly likes the food too as she regularly has second helpings.

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Review from Caroline D (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Victoria House since she was 1 year old, she is now 4 and she has always enjoyed going to nursery. She has made lots of lovely friends and the staff have always been supportive, fair and fun! They do lots of lovely activities with the children and her learning has been enhanced
by the direction given. Would highly recommend Victoria House!

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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would thoroughly recommend this nursery, the staff are fantastic, very caring and thoughtful. My daughter loves them! They were very reassuring whilst she was settling in and continue to show an active interest in her development both at nursery and at home. They do lots of different activities, all
of which are tailored both to the children having a fun time and to help them learn new skills. The garden is great - lots of space and things to do, including a covered area so they can still have some fresh air even when the weather is bad. Overall, I am extremely happy with Victoria House and would like to thank the staff for taking such good care of my little one and for their friendly manner.

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Current Review Score: 7.4 (7.441)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.4 (7.441) out of 10 for Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 2 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 4.083 for Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) is calculated as follows: ( (23 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.083

  • 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 3.358 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 43 number of registered child places is 8.6. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.6 = 0.233

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

NMT Nursery Awards 2021 - Nursery Business Development

Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries

Date: Saturday 20 Nov 2021 More details

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Kevin

Kevin Moore

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi, my name is Kevin Moore, I have been working in the childcare industry for over 12 years and I have loved every minute of it! I started my career as an apprentice, have continued my studies over the years and I am currently Level 3 qualified in both Childcare, and Management and Leadership.

I am always looking, not just to challenge myself but the team I work with and the children we care for, to help them achieve, develop, and progress in all areas of life.

I am interested in most sports namely football, golf and even darts and in my spare time, I also like to write stories/books, mainly aimed at younger audiences or simply spend time with my family.

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