Yarnton Way Nursery

Harris Gerrard Academy Grounds, Yarnton Way, Erith DA18 4DW
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9.8 48 Reviews
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Yarnton Way Nursery offers a friendly approach to early years learning, with a recognised curriculum and qualified team. Professionals are trained to support all key areas of the EYFS, helping new skills and interests to develop, while maintaining a secure and healthy environment.

Each child's development is safeguarded by a key person and qualified professionals regularly feed back to parents on progress. An extensive range of play and learning resources serve to inspire children, who enjoy interesting indoor and outdoor environments.

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Care Provided by Yarnton Way Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amber Bridle (Early Years Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Yarnton Way Nursery

  • 8am-1pm £37
    1pm-6pm £37
    8-6pm £68
  • Parking

  • There is adequate parking at the nursery car park opposite the vehicle entrance at Harris-Gerrard Academy.


Yarnton Way Nursery Reviews (48)

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Yarnton Way Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Yarnton Way Nursery has 48 reviews.

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Review from Coca V (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are amazing and they take great care of my two boys, from when my little one was 3 months old to now, at nearly 2 years old. The new manager is also fantastic and always has a positive and helpful attitude.

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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son goes to the nursery full time, he enjoys his time at the nursery and learns so much with the assistance of the nursery staff. Since the manager started with the nursery I can see the positive impact and the additional resources she has put in place to safeguard the children, whilst also getting
parents more involved in their child development and learning from an early stage. All the staff are very friendly and supportive at the nursery.

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Review from Kari D (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been here for a little over a year now. He has loved every second of it, often telling me about other staff members (in different rooms) and talking about his friends. He has learnt a lot here, also putting into practice things I've taught him at home.
The staff are lovely and helpful, they
work hard to support all the children! There is always great parent-teacher communication. Some of which is made easier due to the use of their app.
My son has another year left, I know he will miss nursery when he leaves...
Thank you all!

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Review from Berlinda S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is the best would recommend to any mother. The staff are very nice, friendly and supportive. My son has really improved greatly ever since he came to the school, he really enjoys school. The daily learning and fun activities have improved his concentration, made him comfortable around others
and more vocal.

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Review from Irene B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at this nursery since she was a year old, and I must say, that I have never regretted my decision to choose them. As a first-time parent, we are all a little anxious about leaving our bundle of joy, in other people's hands, but three years on, I have grown close to all of the staff,
and my child's development and social skills are well and truly advanced. I appreciate the daily feedback on my child that I receive, whether good or bad, and the staff genuinely care. I didn't want to just have people around my child because it was just a job to them, but I can truly see that they are all very passionate people. I have also made some amazing friends with the mums and dads. I am sad to be leaving them soon. Trust me! This is a very lovely nursery.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We aim to build up a good partnership with the parents; this helps staff to gain knowledge on your child. I am pleased that your child has had a good time at Yarnton Way Nursery.


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Review from M A (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At first, I didn't expect my daughter to get familiar with the nursery because she was always crying and very scared sleeping, but now when you tell her that you not going to nursery, the way she looks at you, she starts to cry, now is the opposite. Thank you very much for what you are doing.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your review. I am glad that she has now changed and enjoys coming to nursery.


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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I think, overall, the nursery is good. My only issue is sometimes we are kept waiting outside the school gate for too long before being buzzed in, even though we've been asked not to use the main gate. Apart from that, everything seems ok for me.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your feedback. At times, myself and the assistant manager have to cover ratio's in the room and are not able to be in the office. I recommend that parents call the nursery phone to alert us that you are at the gate. We could speak to the school about getting an intercom installed in the rooms.


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Review from Preeti B (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I chose this nursery following a recommendation from a friend, and really glad I made the choice. There is a warm and caring environment for kids. My daughter absolutely loves it! She did go through the initial settling-in challenges, but all staff were supportive throughout. My daughter is now ready
to transition to reception and will surely miss Yarnton Way! Would definitely recommend other parents.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your feedback. The staff will try and make settling plans individual for each child. I am pleased that she is ready for her next journey.


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Review from Anastasija T (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always active, made plenty of activities outdoor and indoor, friendly and warm to kids.
Amazing nursery!
Thank you very much for your work!
Highly recommend Yarnton Way Nursery!

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad your child had a good experience at Yarnton Way Nursery.


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Review from Danni N (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my son first started going last year, he was terrified due to never leaving me. Now he's happy to go to school and enjoys talking about his friends. His speech has improved so much. His knowledge and development have exceeded so much, and I'm so proud of him for how far he's come. The staff go
out of their way to inform me of any activities and snack times. They are so lovely and polite, no matter the time of day, and always make the effort. Even in the mornings when my son attends, all the parents say good morning and are all friendly! I have no complaints at all.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. I am pleased to know you are enjoying your experience at Yarnton Way.


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Review from Vim M (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child started nursery recently and he really loves it. He can't wait to go on his allocated days and he enjoys every moment he spends there. Staff are very kind and helpful and the environment is very good for children, it promotes their learning and development. I love the App too and it is very
informative. It is a pleasure to take my child each morning because I know he will be well cared for and this is the best place where my child can be.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. The famly App has been very helpful for all.


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Review from Abimbola O (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It is a good place. The staff are professional. They show care towards the kids. I can recommend for kids to go there. A nice environment for kids to learn and play. My boys loves the nursery and also the staff.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad that they enjoy coming to nursery.


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Review from Olufunmilayo M (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the practitioners are very friendly and make the environment safe and welcoming to the children. My son enjoys coming to the nursery. My older daughter also finished from this nursery, she still gets very excited seeing the practitioners that taught her. I am pleased with my son's progress as his
keyworker keeps updated and we work together to support my son to achieve his learning goals.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind review; its a pleasure working with your son.


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Review from Deborah A (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has started this nursery, his behaviour has changed, he is a good listener, his communication has improved a lot and the area of his learning has improved as well. He can count numbers and knows his colours and so on. Each time my son goes to nursery and comes home, he is always happy and
he is always looking forward to the next day. Nursery (staff) always updates me on what happens within the nursery if he hates himself or others issues. And also update me of any observations that staff have to carry out on him. I’m always informed of any changes.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We will continue to support your son's development.


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Review from Benis O (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my kids attended this nursery and one of them is still attending. The nursery is incredibly amazing, the staff as well, they are loving and kind and help my little one achieve her potential, the staff is easy to talk to about any concerns. The Manager is incredible since she started managing
the nursery there has been an incredible turn around for the better, the communication is spot on. Never had any concerns and if any worries I know the manager is very approachable and listens and acts on it. Will definitely recommend.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind review; it's been a pleasure to have both your children at the nursery.


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Review from Tina O (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending the nursery for 2 years and loves it. My child looks forward to going into nursery daily and that gives me great comfort knowing how happy they are there. The staff are great and have assisted well in nurturing my child. I would definitely recommend the nursery to other parents.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, its a pleasure to the see your child grow from a toddler to a pre-schooler.


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Review from Shirley H (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant Nursery! My son has come so far since joining when he was 2, his behaviour and speaking is so much better. Will defiantly recommend this nursery to other parents, I know they work so well with the children and the needs of the parents easily adapted.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. It's a pleasure to have your son at the nursery.


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Review from Danielle D (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery the teachers are all wonderful and my children have been taught and grown up so much since starting. I am glad I picked this nursery my girls love all the teachers and have made some lovely friends.

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, I am glad that your daughter enjoyed their time at Yarnton Way.


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Review from Priscella (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Started with a very warm welcome and now 1 year further. Staff are so caring even those from other groups. My son is enjoying every 3 day of the week that he goes.
All the activities they do I get to see them and not to forget that through an app I can follow how he has been doing.
I wouldn't have
found a better nursery(2nd home).

Reply from Lisa Kingston, Manager at Yarnton Way Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We will continue to support and provide care for your child, and continue to share his development and activities via the app.


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Review from Amanda B (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend Yarnton Way Nursery enough. My daughter went there for about three years and has come on massively and I believe that is massively down to the staff at Yarnton Way. The staff are amazing and I can’t thank them enough for all they have done for my daughter and we will both miss everyone
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.846)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10 for Yarnton Way Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 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 4.846 for Yarnton Way Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (243 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 286 Ratings = 4.846

  • 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 Yarnton Way Nursery 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, 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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Meet the Team (11)

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Amber Bridle

Job Title: Early Years Manager

Joined: 2024

Level 3 diploma in childcare and young people workforce.
Designated Safeguarding Person
SENCO
level 3 in speech and language ELKLAN.


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Charlotte

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager

Joined: 2017

CACHE Level 3
Paediatric First Aider


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Paru

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2012

NVQ Level 3
Paediatric First Aid


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Hayley

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2011

Early Years Level 3 Qualification


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Indira

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2008

Early Years Level 3 Qualification


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Nana

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2011

Early Years Level 3 Qualification


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Gursel

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2014

Paediatric First Aider


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Kulvinder

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2009

NVQ Level 3


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Rabinder

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2010

Early Years Level 3 Qualification


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Chinonye

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2015

Early Years Level 3 Qualification


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Liam

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2020

First Aid Trained


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