Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

The Old School House, 1a Hook Road, Epsom KT19 8TH
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8.9 52 Reviews
  • Fennies Epsom, Hook Road, Epsom
Fennies Epsom is only a short walk from Epsom train station.

Friendly staff help children to grow in confidence and thrive while having lots of fun.

Nutritious meals are provided.

Care Provided by Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 31
  • Total Places for Children
  • 108
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & the Christmas period

Funding & Fees Guide for Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

  • Our fees are all-inclusive, covering everything from meals and snacks, milk and nappies. The minimum plan we offer is 2 full days, and this must include either a Monday or Friday. You can find out more about fees on our website, or alternatively please contact us where one of our Admissions Executives will be able to support you.


Fennies Epsom, Hook Road Reviews (52)

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Fennies Epsom, Hook Road has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.900) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fennies Epsom, Hook Road has 52 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is so happy here - we love that he loves it!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's one of the biggest joys to see my son run into the room every morning because he loves his key person and all the other nursery teachers. They take such good care of him and his individual needs, I can honestly say I am happy to leave him in such capable hands, 5 days a week. He is learning so
much every day and creating wonderful friendships.

Reply from Fennies Nurseries, Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It's such a joy to hear that your son runs into nursery each morning with so much excitement, that truly says it all. We're so proud of our team for the care and attention they give to each child's individual needs, and it's wonderful to know you feel confident and happy leaving him in our hands. Thank you for being part of the Fennies family! We love watching him grow, learn and build those special friendships every day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in the baby room for 7 months now, and I can honestly say it's been wonderful for both her development and confidence. The staff have been so patient, caring and creative. She has been challenged and supported throughout this big adjustment, overcoming some initial challenges on
both sleep and food to become a happy, adjusted and good eater and sleeper. She has made friends in both staff and kids who she talks about at the weekend and clearly loves her time there, which is such a comfort as a first-time parent.

Reply from Fennies Nurseries, Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We're delighted to hear how much your daughter has grown in confidence and development since joining the baby room. It's always such a joy to see children flourish with the support of a caring, patient and creative team, and we're so glad she's formed lovely bonds with both the team and her peers. As a first-time parent, we know how important that sense of comfort and trust is. Thank you for allowing us to be part of this journey with your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Terrible nursery. Regret ever sending our daughter here.
We had a issue where our daughter fell over in Fennies garden. Picking her up, our daughter was visibly injured, holding her ear, mark on her cheek. Fennies has an odd policy where they won't log an accident unless they see it. Our daughter told
us that she fell over, and we told this to Fennies. They refused to check the CCTV and just said they didn't see anything.
This wouldn't have been an issue necessarily, children do have accidents, but the next day they text us saying our daughter had a bruise which wasn't there the day before. We told them this is more than likely to do with accident the day before which we thought obvious.
Despite this, Fennies then called Social Services to report suspicious bruising but oddly decided to not mention the accident to SS.
This led to a huge investigation by SS and a trauma to our family, which they never apologised for. The nursery was reported to OFSTED. We removed our child from here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Our experience at Fennies was a nightmare. The nursery is cramped, and staff are poorly trained in safeguarding. Management is unprofessional and focused on protecting Fennies rather than the children. Fennies called to say our daughter was injured at nursery but staff claimed no accident occurred as
they "didn't witness it". A bruise came out the following day. Despite video evidence of our child saying she had fallen in the garden, they reported us to Social Services for "suspicious bruising". They didn't mention the injury from the day before to them which led to a huge investigation and complaint. After investigation, a staff member was removed, but Fennies denied any wrongdoing and mishandled our personal data. We pulled our daughter out and found a better nursery where she's happier and healthier (a lot less illness). We urge other parents to avoid Fennies, as the experience caused significant trauma to our family. Don't make the same mistake we did. Read other similar reviews!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so happy with Fennies as the new nursery for my Daughter. The staff at Epsom have been so fantastic in helping her settle in quickly, providing me and my wife regular updates to help up feel more comfortable and being so friendly every day. The Nursery Practitioner has been a brilliant key
worker and provides us with lovely end of day overviews and my daughter goes happily to her and Dee in the nursery every day, and has so much fun. I feel comfortable that she is happy and safe everyday.

Reply from Fennies Nurseries, Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear how happy you've been with Fennies Epsom and that your daughter has settled in so quickly. It's fantastic that the team has been able to provide regular updates and make you feel comfortable and reassured.We're especially glad to hear that her key worker has been such a positive influence and that your daughter enjoys her time with them every day. Creating a safe, happy and fun environment is at the heart of what we do, so it's great to know that you feel confident in the care your daughter is receiving.Thank you for sharing your experience, and we're so grateful to be part of your daughter's Early Years journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fennies Epsom has been an incredible place for our daughter, and we couldn't be happier with the care and support she receives. From day one, when she was just 5 months old, she has absolutely loved going to nursery and has built such strong relationships with the amazing team. Her main carer, is truly
fantastic - caring, attentive and always going the extra mile to make her feel safe and nurtured.


The entire staff is wonderful, creating a warm and engaging environment where children thrive. We've seen remarkable progress in her development, hitting key milestones with confidence, and it's clear how much effort the team puts into fostering growth and independence. She comes home every day happy and exhausted from all the fun and learning!


Knowing she is in such loving and capable hands gives us complete peace of mind. We are so grateful to Fennies Epsom for providing such a nurturing and enriching experience. Thank you for everything you do!


Reply from Fennies Nurseries, Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you for your heartfelt review! It's so wonderful to hear how much your daughter has loved her time at Fennies Epsom from such a young age. Building strong relationships and creating a warm, engaging environment where children feel safe and nurtured is at the heart of what we do, so your kind words truly mean a lot.We're thrilled to hear about the incredible progress she's made, growing in confidence and hitting key milestones. It's fantastic that she comes home happy (and exhausted from all the fun and learning!). Knowing that you feel such peace of mind is the greatest compliment we could receive.Thank you for your support! We're so grateful to be part of your daughter's journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

One of my children used to attend this nursery, and my other child is currently there - and I couldn't be happier with the experience both have had. They've developed so well, learning new things every day and growing in confidence. It's clear that the staff genuinely care, and the environment is both
nurturing and fun.


The management team is excellent - always approachable and supportive, making sure everything runs smoothly. It's so reassuring to know my child is in such good hands.


Overall, it's a brilliant nursery, and I'd highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe and caring place for their little one!


Reply from Fennies Nurseries, Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that both of your children have had such a positive experience at Fennies. Seeing them grow in confidence and learn new things each day is exactly what we strive for!It's fantastic to know that our team's care and dedication have stood out to you, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our management team. Providing a nurturing, fun and supportive environment is our top priority, and we're so glad that you feel reassured knowing your child is in good hands.Thank you for your recommendation, it means a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at Fennies Epsom has been really positive so far - our child has been there for over a year now, starting out in the baby room. All staff have been super attentive regardless of which room they work in and the communication has always been great. They're quick to reassure us and make
sure we know that our child is happy if drop off has been a bit wobbly, which happens rarely as they love it there. It can get quite busy during certain pick up times with regards to parking and although what they have in the outside space is amazing, the space itself is on the small side. There are a lot children here with some days being busier than others, but we've never felt that this has impacted the care they give. We're very happy overall

Reply from Fennies Nurseries ., Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so happy to hear that your experience at Fennies Epsom has been so positive. It's wonderful to know that your child has felt happy and supported since starting in the baby room, and that the team have always been attentive and communicative, especially during those wobbly drop-offs!We appreciate your understanding regarding the busy pick-up times and space, and we're thrilled to hear that it hasn't impacted the quality of care your child receives. Our team works hard to ensure every child's needs are met, regardless of how busy the day may be.Thank you again for sharing your feedback! We're so pleased to be part of your child's Early Years journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my girls have been attending Fennies Epsom for over two years, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. They absolutely love going to nursery and have formed such strong bonds with the incredible teachers. The care, support, and attention to their personal development have been outstanding
- it's amazing to see how much they've grown. The entire team at Fennies goes above and beyond, creating a warm, nurturing environment where the girls truly thrive. I can't recommend this nursery highly enough. A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Fennies - you are simply the best!

Reply from Fennies Nurseries, Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you for your amazing review! We're so pleased to hear how much your girls love their time at Fennies Epsom and that they've built such strong bonds with our dedicated team. Knowing that they're thriving in our warm and nurturing environment means the world to us. Our team is passionate about providing exceptional care and supporting each child's development, so it's wonderful to hear how much your daughters have grown. Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with your girls' Early Years, we're so grateful to be part of their journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Fennies Epsom is a great nursery for my son who has been attending for nearly 2 years. He has thrived at this nursery and is learning new things each day.

Reply from Fennies Nurseries, Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you for your kind words. It's wonderful to hear how much your son has thrived at Fennies Epsom over the past two years. Supporting children's development and fostering a love for learning is at the heart of what we do, so it's great to know he's enjoying new experiences every day. We're grateful for your trust in us and look forward to continuing to support his growth.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two girls have been at Fennies Epsom since 2020. Both girls have thrived there thanks to the amazing staff and team. Always willing to go above and beyond! The girls love garden time, pilates, trips out, water play and playing with lots of friends. The staff have been great, especially with potty
training and getting my oldest ready for school

Reply from Fennies Nurseries, Marketing Team at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled that both of your girls have flourished and that they're enjoying the variety of activities, from garden time to Pilates and trips out. It's great to hear that our team has been able to support their development, especially with potty training and preparing your oldest for school. We truly appreciate your kind words and the trust you've placed in us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

We had one of the worst experiences a parent could have. We took my children out of this nursery after 3 months. The managers have an insufficient understanding about bruising in a toddler and a great inability to present a logical argument based on factual information. We were wrongly reported to Social
Services on suspicion of abuse to our 17-month-old. This is because we could not explain (or had not seen) a bruise. They couldn’t explain it either and denied the possibility of occurring under their care, which is just a very dishonest standing. A medical examination was conducted over the period of 6 hours at A&E. This experience from the beginning to end caused a considerable amount of distress to our family. These events offered the perfect opportunity to review their processes. Eg. instead of pressing the high alarm bottom when a bruise is unexplained, record safeguarding concerns like they do in schools with CPOMs programs. There are better Early Years professionals elsewhere.

Reply from Fennies Nurseries ., Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

We are sorry to hear your opinions regarding Epsom. Like all childcare providers, it is our responsibility to address any concerns raised in relation to injuries on a child. The management team were obliged to meticulously adhere to our established safeguarding policies, along with guidance from local authority professionals. There appears to have been a misunderstanding regarding the communication expectations between us and what was left unresolved. Rest assured, we will follow up with you to address this matter.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We send both our children to Fennies Nursery and they have been so happy there. One of the reasons we picked Fennies was because their menu includes a huge variety and foods from different cuisines. And we have not been disappointed. On top of that, all the staff that we've interacted with have been
so kind and patient. You can truly feel their love and care for the children. As our elder child moved from baby to toddler to preschool room, he has made lasting relationships with the staff.
Recently, there has been new management in the Epsom branch and personally, I found this change brought renewed energy and engagement with parents. They've introduced weekend activities, parent tea parties and special activities on Friday. We send our children full-time, so being able to feel involved in our children's development during the work week has given us more confidence that sending our kids to Fennies was the right choice. Thank you all for your hard work!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter's time at Fennies in Epsom has been amazing. Her caregivers and key people have been invaluable in her growth and have shown warmth and encouragement as she has embarked on her new little journey.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Fennies Epsom for over 2 years full-time, it's a lovely nursery and the staff are so educated and down to earth. My child is excited to go to nursery every day because she has fun and learns at the same time. She is so happy there!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a great nursery Fennies Epsom is. Such loving and supportive members of staff that always went above and beyond to ensure the children are happy and safe.
Both my children will miss Fennies a lot and we are sad our journey here has come to an end.

Reply from Fennies Nurseries ., Fennies Nurseries at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Thank you for your kind words about Fennies Epsom. We truly appreciate your feedback and are touched by your sentiments. Creating a loving and supportive environment for our children is of utmost importance to us, and we’re glad to hear that our staff’s dedication to ensuring the happiness and safety of the children has made a positive impact. We understand that transitions can be bittersweet, and we’ll miss your children too. We’re grateful for the trust you placed in us during your time at Fennies.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one started in January at 8 months. The team were amazing with his settling in. They were so reassuring to both me and my son throughout the tough first few weeks. He absolutely loves it now and it's so lovely to see how social he is with the team. He eats like a king and from the photos,
he is always doing something different. I am so happy with Fennies Epsom and how welcome we have been made to feel.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy with the workers in the baby room with my grandson always so polite and give really good feedback, the communication is excellent between the staff and me. They work hard to achieve the best for him and I really want to recommend them for an award. Thank you so much Baby Room for looking
after my precious grandson and dealing with my questions. They have worked through hard times with Covid and all the way through they have been professional. Thank you for all your hard work.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Fennies in Epsom since she was 7 months old and it's honestly been such a positive experience. We have watched our daughter go from strength to strength and really thrive under their care. The staff are incredibly engaged and you get detailed feedback at the end of each day.
Our daughter has formed very close relationships with her key workers and many of the other staff and it's a delight to see how comfortable she is in their presence.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.900)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.900) out of 10 for Fennies Epsom, Hook Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 14 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 4.252 for Fennies Epsom, Hook Road is calculated as follows: ( (135 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (22 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 202 Ratings = 4.252

  • 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 4.648 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fennies Epsom, Hook Road is based on 14 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 108 number of registered child places is 21.6. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.6 = 0.648

  • 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 (3)

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Josie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?


Jose is a very keen artist, outside her work life she makes bespoke prints and drawings of pets.


What helps you stay connected with your communities?
Sharing free activities that exist within the local area for parents to do with their children to keep them active and engaging with the community.


What’s something you have loved about your Early Years Career so far?
Transitioning from an apprentice to a Nursery Manager, along the way providing the teams with outstanding activities to help develop the children.


What’s your ambition to help improve the Early Years Sector?
Continue to provide outstanding care within the setting along with a community culture that naturally promotes parents to reach out to the community.


Rebecca

Rebecca

Job Title: Deputy Manager

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Rebecca used to be a gymnast when she was growing up, showcasing her passion for learning through sports and movement-based activities.


How does your nursery help inspire the local community?
Doing trips to the local library, sometimes they run classes where the children can meet children from other nurseries in the local community.


What's something you have loved from your Early Years journey so far?
Being part of the management team, helping us build a highly regarded reputation within the community.


What’s your ambition for the future of Early Years Education at your nursery?
More learning through trips out of the nursery to venues like the museum, to offer experiences that children don’t often get exposed to.


Isabella

Isabella

Job Title: Admissions Executive

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Bella once went paragliding over Turkey, showcasing her fearless attitude to life.


What helps you stay connected with all the nurseries and their staff?
Having regular staffing calls to check in with them and see what support they need.


What’s the best part about your job?
Being able to complete the child’s journey from enquiry all the way to their first day.


How do you go above and beyond to help support our parents?
Adaptability, offering the best advice depending on a parent’s current situation.


Frequently Asked Questions about Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

What is the Age Range of Children that Fennies Epsom, Hook Road accepts?

Fennies Epsom, Hook Road accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Fennies Epsom, Hook Road Open?

Fennies Epsom, Hook Road is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Fennies Epsom, Hook Road have capacity for?

Fennies Epsom, Hook Road has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is Fennies Epsom, Hook Road to the centre of Epsom?

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