Aspire Day Nursery Ltd

1a Howard Road, Surbiton KT5 8SA
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9.8 60 Reviews
  • Aspire Day Nursery Ltd, Surbiton
Aspire Day Nursery cares for children from 3 months to 5 years. They are conveniently located conveniently 6 minute walk from Surbiton train station (with regular fast trains going to Waterloo). They are open Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks a year (apart from Bank Holidays). The aim is not only to provide a happy and stimulating environment for your child, but to also make parents lives as easy as possible. Therefore they provide an all-inclusive service for your child (such as Pampers nappies, pampers baby wipes, formula milk, meals, equipment and extra curriculum lessons such as baby massage and tennis). Their rooms are bright and spacious especially designed to meet the needs of the children within the rooms. Staff are highly qualified with high staff to child ratios, as well as a key person to approach.

Aspire Day Nursery is a brand new nursery opening in June 2015. At Aspire, staff believe that children are the future and that’s why they will strive to give children the opportunities to become confident little learners.

Aspire is brought to you by a team with various knowledge and experience. Aspire believe that children learn through play with the support of strong and capable practitioners. Their experience comes from running a highly successful nursery for over 17 years. They are a very proactive team that are always learning new skills, and build on their own personal experiences and love for children and education.

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Care Provided by Aspire Day Nursery Ltd

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Zahida Khan
  • Person in charge
  • Christine Moxon (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 50
  • Total Places for Children
  • 130
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Aspire Day Nursery Ltd

  • Fees are available on our website

Aspire Day Nursery Ltd Reviews (60)

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Aspire Day Nursery Ltd has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.817) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Aspire Day Nursery Ltd has 60 reviews.

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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Aspire is a fantastic place. Both of my children are very happy and enjoy their time at nursery. There is a great focus on all aspects of development, but also every single member of staff is a kind and caring. Highly recommend.

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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Aspire since October 2021 and has been in a number of rooms with varying staff and has always been very happy. We have had a great experience throughout our time; the staff are friendly and supportive, the venue is well designed, and the garden is great for playing. We are very happy.

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Review from Sarah E (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son absolutely loves Aspire Day Nursery. He’s always delighted to be dropped off and chats away about his day when he gets home. The staff are welcoming, nurturing and understanding. He’s learnt so much since being with Aspire, and my second son is due to start with them in April next year.

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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Beyond happy with Aspire and all they do for my son. He hops, skips and jumps to nursery to be with his teachers and friends. All of the other parents are so friendly too - such a wonderful community! Would thoroughly recommend.

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Review from J U (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Aspire for two years now, and we/she loves it. The care and facilities are superb, with a great garden for the children to play in.
All the staff have been so lovely, and they go above and beyond to make sure the children have a good day. You can really tell they care for
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They do lots of extra activities such as forest school, Zumba, Mandarin, and teddy tennis, which keeps the days varied and exciting.
We wouldn't send our children anywhere else for nursery.

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Review from E Z (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children really enjoy the nursery, staff and other children. They always have a smile on their face going in and leaving. Staff are great, managers are great. We are very lucky with Aspire nearby. Would recommend to anyone

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been here for 3 full years and loved Aspire Day Nursery from day one. The staff has been amazing no matter who crossed his path, attentive helpful and caring. We always felt heard and involved in the growth path of our child. I would recommend Aspire to anyone.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just wanted to praise Aspire for being a LGBTQIA+ inclusive environment for my children and for other parent(s)/carers. My children are loved, safe and cared for. I also wanted to praise the leadership for the support they have given me during some challenging times. Obviously, a huge thank you to all
the staff who have supported my children in their early childhood and development. My boys love coming to nursery and preschool and I feel that they will be school ready when that time comes.

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Review from Caroline H (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have now had three years of experience with Aspire Day Nursery, having both a son (now at school) and daughter attend, and have been delighted. Aspire is a well-run, well-staffed, nurturing and fun environment for children. The activities they provide are engaging and educational, my daughter, in
particular, loves messy play, baking and painting! Food is excellent, facilities and toys are good and communication with parents is frequent and clear. I would highly recommend it.

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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughter (1) and son (4) go to Aspire Day Nursery and we could not rate the care, education, and fun any higher. Call me naiive, but when choosing a nursery, I thought my kids would just be going to play. However, what they have learnt since being at Aspire never ceases to amaze me, and all
done in such a fun way. The kids do multiple activities, trips out and language lessons as well as play, have fun, make friends and eat the most amazing food.
Aspire's care and management during Covid-19 was not only exceptional but also fair for kids and parents alike. Aspire Day Nursery is a caring, loving and safe environment for children and I would not hesitate to send your child there.

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Review from Renee (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been part of the Aspire community for the last 5 years with both my sons starting at 12months and my youngest heading off to school this September. Over this period we have been blown away by the professionalism, kindness and energy of all the Aspire staff. The teachers form very close connections
with the children and make them feel very special and important. Forest school and Teddy tennis is a particular favorite activity of the children and they always come home with lots to tell us about. The preschool class prepares them very well for starting school with the basics of reading and math in a fun environment. I highly recommend Aspire to any parent looking for a caring, fun, innovative nursery for their child.

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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Aspire for 5 months now and couldn't be happier. All staff are lovely and take the time during handover to talk about our child. The nursery is clean and tidy, equipment in the rooms seems new or in great condition. The outdoor space for the children is lovely and vibrant. Our
daughter settled in quickly and is always happy to be handed over each morning. Very happy to recommend to friends in the area.

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Review from Polina K (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter moved to Aspire from another local nursery in September. She has been much happier since, I can see she is looking forward to going to the nursery. They have good outside space where children can play and the staff is very friendly. They follow Early Years Foundation Stage framework and
do ongoing assessments, which we found useful. Very happy with this nursery so would highly recommend!

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Review from Joshua M (Father of Child) published on 6 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We moved to Aspire Day Nursery after being dissatisfied with our previous nursery. Aspire provides an excellent all-round nursery experience for the parent and the child. Particular highlights are how consistent the staff are in their roles, the obvious attention they pay to the child's development
(along with recording this for you) and the upkeep and presentation of the premises.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t be happier with Aspire. Our children moved here from another local nursery, and there is a huge difference in the level of care provided by the team at Aspire. The team’s genuine interest and passion for developing young children are amazing, and we have been really impressed by their thorough
safety measures in light of covid. My children both happily skip in and are so happy and full of stories and songs when I collect them!

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Review from Fiona C (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and her team conduct an outstanding job assisting children to grow and develop emotionally, academically and socially. My son has attended Aspire since October 2017 and he (and us) couldn't be happier.

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Review from Kate C (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend Aspire Nursery in Surbiton to anyone. My child has been very happy there over the last four years. All the staff are incredibly friendly and caring professionals who clearly enjoy working there. My child has been happy in every room he has moved into and much of this is down to the
care and kindness that he has received. The meals are outstanding and varied as are the activities they offer. They have dealt with the 'Coronavirus pandemic' very well and the nursery re-opening was reassuringly well organised, as always the children's safety and happiness were at the forefront of their decision making.
On the whole, I give them 10 out of 10.

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Review from Lisa L (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had 2 children going to Aspire nursery and we have been very happy with it. The setting is really good and they make the most of the outdoor space. Some staff have been there since the nursery opened 5 years ago and my son who is now at school is always very happy to come and say hello. The manager
is always on top of things and responds quickly to requests.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Aspire in Jan 2020 and I have been consistently hugely impressed with their professionalism and standard of care. He had never been in a nursery setting before, but from the first day has come home bubbling with enthusiasm and tales of all the exciting things he has done. He is a particular
fan of the extra activities such as dance and loves the food and garden facilities especially. Every member of staff at the nursery whom I have encountered has been warm, courteous and engaging, and the regular updates and photos via the online learning journal are hugely appreciated. The new facilities and rooms are beautiful and the standard of cleanliness is excellent. I have been particularly impressed with the level of communication and sensitivity with which Aspire have handled their pandemic response; we have felt incredibly supported and well informed throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Aspire to anyone; indeed, I regularly have to friends and family!

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Review from Jemma S (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The teachers have been great at settling our daughter and she really seems to be enjoying all the activities. When I go to pick her up she is very content and great to see how comfortable she is there so quickly.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.817)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.817) out of 10 for Aspire Day Nursery Ltd 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.817 for Aspire Day Nursery Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (276 Excellents x 5) + (55 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 334 Ratings = 4.817

  • 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 Aspire Day Nursery Ltd is based on 28 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 130 number of registered child places is 26, which has been reached with 28 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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Christine Moxon

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2010

Christine has been working in Early Years for over 15 years. Christine was previously managing our sister nursery in Norbiton before going on maternity leave and returning to open Aspire Day Nursery. Christine has completed her Leadership and Early Years Degree and is also an Early Years Teacher.


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