Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

36 Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2QS
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9.9 95 Reviews
  • Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school, Bishop's Stortford
Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school has a well-earned reputation as the leading provider of childcare in Bishop's Stortford, offering outstanding care to children aged 3 months to 5 years, the nursery is open from 7.30am to 6:30pm Monday - Friday, for 51 weeks of the year (closed during Christmas week).

Located on Hadham Road less than a mile from Bishop's Stortford Town Centre and Railway Station, the nursery enjoys the benefits of a large character property with airy rooms and an outdoor play area, which the children love and thrive in.

There are separate rooms for babies, toddlers and pre-school children, furnished with 'age-appropriate' toys and resources, ensuring they provide the best standard of care, development and education.

Sycamore House Day Nursery operates a Key Person policy, ensuring that your child is cared for by a member of staff who gets to know you and your child really well supporting their development.

Carers place great emphasis on creating a loving, nurturing and warm environment for your child.

Care Provided by Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kerry Braulik (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking
  • Small private car park for staff & parent drop off & pick ups.


Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (95)

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Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school has 95 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Sycamore House, my little girl has been going since she was 10months and it's been the best thing for her. The staff are lovely and treat each child as an individual and pour love into each day! The dedication and support we have received has been nothing short of outstanding. Good communication
and fantastic experience all round!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing Manager at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your little one has had such a positive experience at Sycamore House. Our staff takes pride in providing individualized care and love to each child. It's always a pleasure to hear that our dedication and support make a difference for families. Thank you for choosing us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Sycamore House from the age of 10 months and she loves the time she spends there. The staff are supportive, kind, and gentle and have genuine affection for the children in their care. The toys and range of activities have given our daughter lots of opportunities to explore
and develop in a fun and safe environment. I would, and do, recommend Sycamore House to anyone thinking about a nursery.

Reply from Kerry Braulik, Manager at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

We're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school. Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely pleased with the care my son has received at this nursery. When he started in June, the staff made him feel so welcome and eased him in slowly. They provided me with lots of feedback on how he was getting on in the early days, which made me feel at ease. During his first few weeks, they
would even call me to let me know he was happy and playing if he was upset when I left. The environment feels very warm and welcoming, and I truly appreciate all the staff who look after my little boy so well.

Reply from Kerry Braulik, Manager at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

We're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school. Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sycamore House has been an amazing place for my son to learn and grow. The carers are very nurturing and put a lot of effort into the learning experiences. We were very happy with our experience with all the staff, and would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Ali K, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sycamore House has been a fantastic, caring and supportive Nursery for both of my children in their early years. The staff are very kind and supportive, and are always looking for opportunities to help the children grow and develop. There is a great range of activities and equipment for the children
to play with, and I really like their approach to learning. My little ones always left with a big smile on their face, and full of great stories about their day, their peers and the staff. The staff management are always friendly, approachable and there is good communication. I would recommend this Nursery wholeheartedly, and we will miss everyone there when we move on this year.

Reply from Erin L, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your glowing review! We are so happy to have been a part of your children's growth and development. Our dedicated staff takes pride in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for all our little ones. We appreciate your kind words about our communication and helpfulness. It means the world to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children attended Sycamore House for a couple of years, and have thoroughly enjoyed their time there. The staff are so friendly, really helpful and supportive and we couldn't have wished for a better team to look after our children. They have enjoyed many different experiences, seen and
participated in different activities and are always smiling when we come to pick them up. They also sleep extremely well on a nursey night - another good sign of happiness and active lives! We are sad to leave, and will really miss the team, but do so knowing they both made some great friends, and had a great time whilst with the Sycamore team.

Reply from Ali K, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sycamore House has been a fantastic nursery for both our children. Our eldest has developed so much since starting in the seedlings (baby) room to her leaving for preschool. She's loved everything about the nursery especially the staff who are great. Everyone has always been so helpful and communication
has always been great and helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just a wonderful nursery. My youngest two have both used Sycamore House. They both settled really well, clearly had a great time and it is obvious that staff really care about the children. My son has now left and the staff still call him by his name and ask him how he is when he does pop in. My youngest
has a great time. She comes home most days covered in the days activities, happy and full of beans. She loves all the messy play and the gentle approach to learning and development has worked well with both of mine. Parents are really involved in the monthly development plans and regular meetings with the staff member assigned to your child. Overall really happy.

Reply from Ali K, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Partou Sycamore and I could not speak highly enough of this place as a nursery for my children to attend. Since my return to work, which is naturally a nervous time, I have felt so safe in the knowledge that my children are in great hands whilst I am not with them. Not
only are they safe, but they are learning so many skills whilst they are there. Just love this nursery.

Reply from Ali K, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is 3 years old and has attended Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school since she was 1. I have always been so impressed with how much she has learnt after each day at nursery. She is happy and very well looked after. The staff are amazing and friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend
Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school to anyone.

Reply from Ali Kelly, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Sycamore House since she was 10 months old and I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and love they have shown her since she started. She has learnt so much in 5 months she has been attending and surprises us every day with something new she has learnt from Sycamore.
She has a great relationship with the staff and is so happy to be dropped off and spend the day there. The support the nursery has shown us since my return to work has been amazing and we couldn't do it without them!

Reply from Ali Kelly, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been with Sycamore since she was in the toddler room. She’s very quiet but has grown in confidence with the kindness and encouragement of her key workers and all the practitioners. She has also been supported very well with her nappy training, and it has been so impressive the patience
shown by the staff after toileting accidents. Practitioners seem well managed and supported which explains the family atmosphere and the safe and cosy feel. She has so much fun each day, the garden is lovely and interesting and all the activities are thoughtful and frequently rotated. She’s always talking about her practitioners and friends and singing the songs she’s learnt, she will really miss everyone when she goes off to school, as will we.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a perfect and homely nursery setting and the staff are just brilliant. They are so caring and the communication on routines etc was so straightforward. Felt so at ease dropping my daughter off for the day knowing she was going to be looked after and cared for by such a wonderful team. You will
all be missed!

Reply from Ali Kelly, Marketing at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Sycamore House Day Nursery! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our sons have gone to Sycamore House over the years and have loved it. The staff genuinely care about the children, and have been great at steering and educating our boys. Our youngest has grown in confidence since going there and made some lovely friends. I know he will be very sad to leave. Would
wholeheartedly recommend.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

We're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Sycamore House Day Nursery. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience. Thank you, and have a fantastic day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sycamore House Day Nursery has an open-door policy which means whenever you arrive you can see just how happy and well cared for all the children are at all times. This is a warm and welcoming nursery, the staff all seem so happy within their roles which is obviously transferring down to the children
and creating a genuinely positive vibe throughout. My son has been with the nursery for a year and his confidence and development have grown enormously with the unconditional, nurturing love and support that the nursery staff have all provided. I visited all the nurseries within the catchment and could see immediately that this nursery stood out as the best and I have not been disappointed. Their approach to the well-being and happiness of all the children is evident with how happy my son is when he knows it’s a nursery day. What more could any parent want?

Reply from Ali Kelly, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

We are so happy to read such a great review about Sycamore. Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day! From all of the team at Sycamore House Day Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are caring and know their children well. My 2-year-old is happy to go into the nursery and speaks about his key workers and other children fondly at home. Communication between nursery and home is excellent and their policies are well thought through to ensure best practice throughout the nursery
settings. Staff set up a range of enriching activities each day, based on the children's current interests. Messy play, painting, mark making, role play, singing and outdoor time are just some of the activities on offer. Their child-first approach has led to excellent progress in terms of my child's speech, fine motor skills and emotional regulation.
The best thing I can say about Sycamore is that I would wholeheartedly recommend them to others.

Reply from Ali Kelly, Family Care Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your positive comments about Sycamore House Day Nursery! Thank you again for the great review!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found it very difficult to collect our child from Sycamore on her last days. I was very sad to be taking her away from a place where she felt so happy, safe and loved. Having a place like that where our child could go when we could not look after her has been a huge comfort for us over the past 2
years. All the staff at Sycamore have been amazing and have helped our child to develop into the little lady we are so proud of - thank you all. The most special thanks must go to Becky, who has been such a special part of our child's life and has helped to shape her into a confident, bold and loving little girl. I am sure she does not realise how grateful we are for her, and her relationship with our child. Our child constantly surprises us with her resilience and with so much change she is still bossing us around! She has done well over the first few days of her new nursery, but it is no Sycamore. If it takes a village to raise a child, then Sycamore has been our child's village.

Reply from Ali Kelly, Reviews Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your praise and kind comments about our team at Sycamore House Day Nursery. Your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child has been with Sycamore for over 2 years. I have to say that the level of care shown to them was absolutely amazing. My child has been able to form really strong bonds with key workers and other staff members and we feel like a part of the family. They have grown from strength to strength and
really developed in many ways and we are happy with all the support received

Reply from Wendy Teverson, Marketing at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank You for your kind review, we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Sycamore House Day Nursery, and we are delighted your child has blossomed at the nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is so welcoming and personable at Sycamore House, given we only attend once a week I'm amazed how everyone still knows both our girls' names and makes a real effort with them, you can tell they really care about all of the children. The staff work really hard to make the nursery a nice environment
and support the children to grow through the curiosity approach. I can see a real difference in our eldest who has progressed from the baby room to the preschool room; the staff have helped to develop her confidence and support her in forming and building friendships.

Reply from Ali Kelly, Reviews Team at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son enjoyed his two years at Sycamore House. We liked that there was a focus on 'natural' play materials as part of the 'curiosity approach' rather than lots of plastic toys, screens etc. Communication was good if there were any issues. He enjoyed the food. Staff were kind and caring.

Reply from Ali Kelly, Marketing at Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

We are so happy to read such a great review about Sycamore House Day Nursery!
Kind Regards,
Sycamore House


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.853)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10 for Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.853 for Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (244 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 286 Ratings = 4.853

  • 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 Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 24 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 24 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

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Meet the Team (2)

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Kerry Braulik

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

My name is Kerry Braulik, and I am the Nursery Manager at Sycamore House Day Nursery in Bishop’s Stortford.


With nearly 20 years of experience in childcare, I am deeply passionate about early childhood education. I am committed to providing the best possible support to help young children reach their full potential, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment.


Throughout my career in Early Years, I have worked in various settings, including teaching and assessing apprentices in early years education. I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, and a Level 3 Diploma in Child Psychology, and have recently completed my Level 3 Diploma in Mentoring. I continuously update my training and collaborate closely with our Early Years Advisory team.


It is a great honour to lead the dedicated and wonderful team at Sycamore House.


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Sophie Burnett

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2021

Hello! My name is Sophie, I am the deputy manager at Sycamore House. I am a friendly, approachable and energetic person who enjoys supporting and caring for children of all ages. I love letting children's passions and interests grow, helping them in all areas of their development.


We create a caring and relaxed atmosphere here at Sycamore where friendships are established with both the children and their families, ultimately allowing them to be comfortable and feel like they are at a home away from home.


I am a huge advocate for staff well-being & development, being an approachable & highly motivated individual to inspire staff & make them feel proud of the amazing work they do.


Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: 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.

How many Children does Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Bishop's Stortford?

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