Dolly's Daycare

Squirrel Lodge Reed Cresent, Next to Furley Park Academy, Ashford TN23 3PA
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  • Dolly's Daycare, Ashford
Located in the heart of the community, Dolly’s Daycare is a homely and nurturing setting offering spaces for children aged from 2 to five years old.

The committed team works hard to ensure that the nursery is a safe space where children thrive, are celebrated for who they are, and are offered the best possible care.

Dedicated to giving every child the best start to life, each day is designed for children to have fun whilst learning and developing those key skills. Whether it’s making some noise in the music sessions, building on their communication skills, or just spending time with the other children, every day is filled with fun and adventure.

The nursery provides children with healthy snacks, ensuring they have the fuel to keep going throughout their busy days.

The team also prioritises regular communication with parents, ensuring you never miss out on any key moments or milestones.

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Care Provided by Dolly's Daycare

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Dolly's Daycare Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Anneka Hammond (Owner)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 6
  • Total Places for Children
  • 32
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Dolly's Daycare

  • The funding is government funding and private fees are £7.50 per hour
  • Parking

  • Temporary parking off the school site for pick up and drop off


Dolly's Daycare Reviews (21)

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Dolly's Daycare has a Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dolly's Daycare has 21 reviews.

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Review from D T (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Dolly's Daycare, The staff are amazing! My daughter loves going, she was shy and reserved when she first started at 2 years old she is now a confident little girl, and this nursery has been the the best thing for her.

Reply from Sandra Page, Manager at Dolly's Daycare

It has been a pleasure having your daughter here and watching her grow in confidence. She was so kind to the little children helping them learn the routine and showing them which was their drink bottle if they couldn't find it themselves. we will miss her and wish her well.


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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Dollys, she's always asking when she's next going in, and she's happy when I collect her and tells me all the fun things she's done that day. The staff are amazing with the kids and any questions or issues you have are no trouble for them, highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Sandra Page, Manager at Dolly's Daycare

Thank you for the response it's lovely to see her blossom and enjoying the activities we provide.


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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had such a positive experience with the nursery. The staff were supportive, kind and caring to my children and made me feel at ease. They really encourage my children's confidence and independence. We will always remember our time with Dolly's Day Care and would recommend it to friends and family.

Reply from Sandra Page, Manager at Dolly's Daycare

It was a pleasure looking after the children and was so happy to them blossom into independent children.


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Review from L H (Foster Parent of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dolly's has been amazing for my foster son, he has thrived and felt safe and loved within the environment. The staff have all been amazing and an integral part of his late development and emotional needs. He has loved his time here and has learned self-confidence and the ability to make new friends
easily. He will love and miss Dolly's.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy attends Dolly's and absolutely loves it. He asks me on a daily basis when he can go back to school (currently in the summer holidays) he loves all of the key workers there and has settled in so well.
They do a range of different activities which are themed each week. From Sea Life to
occupations. They cover everything. They also educate the children about different celebrations for all religions which I also love.
They do lots of different activities which involve learning colours, counting numbers, puzzles, singing songs, and dancing.
My son used to hate getting dirty, but since attending Dolly's he enjoys painting and isn't too worried about getting his hands dirty which I feel is a real breakthrough.
He has also learned to go to the toilet by himself and wash his hands. They have a good routine there and it's clear all of the staff love their jobs. When you join Dolly's you become part of their family. With staff showing care compassion and empathy for each child.

Reply from Sandra Page, Manager at Dolly's Daycare

It was a pleasure having him at nursery and watching him develop so well, we are going to miss him so much.


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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to this nursery. She settled very nicely in the first few days. The carers are caring, friendly and amazing. Overall they are a brilliant team, my little one misses going to nursery even on school holidays.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Dolly's from age 3 until school age and my son started soon after, both children did/are thriving! Lovely nursery no complaints and both did and are doing amazing. The staff are lovely best decision I made sending my children to Dolly's.

Reply from Sandra Page, Manager at Dolly's Daycare

Thank you for the lovely review it's nice to know you and your child is happy at nursery.


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Review from Mirella R (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Dolly's Daycare, very professional, and friendly staff, my daughter loves all her teachers and friends, and she is very happy all day long, she also learned a lot, she can't wait to come back in September,

Reply from Sandra Page, Manager at Dolly's Daycare

We are pleased you daughter is happy at nursery she is so lovely and we are pleased with her development


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Review from J S (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff, the manager and her team have shown excellent care. Attention towards my grandaughter since joining Dolly Day Care. My granddaughter has grown into a confident sassy little girl and I am immensely proud of everything she has achieved and will go on to achieve in her life. The fundamental
things she and the team have encouraged her to learn through play and care. She will take with her throughout her life. Thank you for everything and for looking out for her. I would not hesitate to recommend Dolly Day Care to any friends or family.

Reply from Sandra Page, Manager at Dolly's Daycare

Thank you for such a lovely review I am really happy to know that you found us to be professional and caring. We are going to miss you all. Take care.


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Review from Bianca U (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children went hear from the age of 2, I love everything about Dolly's Daycare, the staff are all so lovely and welcoming and make you feel very confident in them looking after your children. Both my children loved nursery and loved one staff member in particular, she is amazing! Most of the
time my children didn't want to leave nursery they enjoyed it that much! Love that it's a small nursery too! Cannot fault anything about the last four years here. Both my children have thrived in school because of the brilliant start they had at nursery. We still visit time to time as my children love going back to see the staff. Thank you for everything you've all been amazing!

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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been to this nursery and I must say over the last 2 years it has gone even better. The staff are amazing they help the children with all aspects of learning and keep us parents in the loop step by step with a brilliant app, you see just what your child has learned from day to day,
with photos, videos and daily reports, it's fantastic. I will be so sad to see my little girl leave here and I know she will be sad to move on to big school in September because of how happy she has been here and how much she loves every single one of the staff here. Very highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would highly recommend Dolly's (Parkfarm) to anyone. Both daughters have been/go here and both love the staff and nursery. Accommodating, happy and helpful staff, always very welcoming. Lovely nursery and my girls have learnt so much whilst being there.
Fairly small nursery with less children than
some others which is why we chose it.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely little setting making it a lovely little nursery, very personal and a home from home experience.
Two of my children have been to Dolly’s and have thoroughly enjoyed their time at nursery.
Loads of activity’s both inside and outside the setting, little trips out which the kids love.
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staff are so welcoming and friendly and you can tell they love what they do.
My little boy was so difficult to leave, but the nursery never failed to try every attempt to make him more confident with me leaving him there, and I felt totally at ease that he would get the right care and attention to settle him quickly enough to enjoy his day.

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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dolly's Daycare is a lovely nursery, my little boy has thrived since he has attended. Staff are lovely and they have great energy and care about the children.
Children complete many activities, also the nursery have days where parents can join in such as Mothers/Father’s Day. I can highly recommend
this nursery, my little boy always comes out happy.

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Review from Georgiana V (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You could not wish to find a more nurturing and loving preschool. A wonderful daycare, very knowledgeable, friendly staff who really care. Our little one loves going to Dollys Daycare, even on weekends he is asking if we're going to drop him to nursery to see his friends. He loves the staff from there.
I would highly recommend, we are so happy with our choice.

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Review from Kevin R (Father of Child) published on 23 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have done an amazing job with my youngest boy, he's always happy when he goes, full of excitement. The staff are amazing and always helpful. They always notify me of any changes with my boy and he's learnt so much more than I could have taught him at home.

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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dolly's Daycare is an excellent nursery. My daughter has really thrived there. She has learnt so many new skills and enjoys going to this friendly environment. The staff are excellent with both the children and the parents/carers. The new Tapestry system has been a brilliant and well-used tool, that
has allowed me to see the many educational and fun activities organised throughout the day. I would definitely recommend Dolly's Daycare to anyone looking to enrol their child at nursery.

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Review from Sian B (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter had been going to Dolly Daycare nursery. Every morning we get there she is always so happy to go and she always has such a good day. She is always asking when she can go back. Staff are always lovely and very helpful and very supportive. I would definitely recommend this nursery. They are
always doing a lot of creative things. My daughter brings home all of her activities that she does and the nursery is so creative. Always clean and tidy when I drip my daughter off and at pick up time. Lovely nursery.

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Review from Dorottya M (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son really loved the last two years. We are very happy in this nursery. They are very lovely, patient, helpful, friendly and nice people. My son learned a lot here. We are very sad to be leaving because of school.
But I am very happy because my son got everything to make sure he can start school
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Review from Hollie B (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Dollys Daycare for two years now and he has absolutely loved it, he has made lots of friends and has grown to love the teachers too.
The staff are excellent with the children and I find parents too. They have always kept me updated about my son's education, strengths and weaknesses
which as a parent you want to know and what you as a parent could do to help with their struggles.
They have healthy snacks during the day as well as their lunch box’s which is lovely.
The staffs learning techniques are great, my son comes home singing a different song each day and counting and new things he learns each day, outdoor facilities are a nice size for the kids - it’s not too small and not too big. It’s lovely and cosy and helps the kids socialise more together. I would highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a nursery for their child. I feel completely safe knowing my son is at Dolly's when I’m at work.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.974)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.974) out of 10 for Dolly's Daycare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.974 for Dolly's Daycare is calculated as follows: ( (115 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 117 Ratings = 4.974

  • 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 Dolly's Daycare is based on 10 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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, which has been reached with 10 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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Sandra

Sandra Page

Job Title: Nursery Manager and SENDCO

Hello, I’m Sandra, serving as the Manager at Dolly’s Daycare.


With an NVQ 4 in early years and over three decades of experience in this field since 1988, I hold the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead within our settings.


Additionally, I possess an advanced SENCO Qualification, alongside certifications in First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid, as well as training in food hygiene and various other areas.


Beyond my professional endeavours, I am a proud parent to four children and blessed with five delightful grandchildren, with whom I cherish spending quality time and having adventures.


Animals hold a special place in my heart, as evidenced by my beloved dog, Sky, and my cherished cat, Milo.


In my leisure moments, I find joy in activities such as cooking, reading, and knitting.


Above all, I derive immense fulfilment from actively contributing to the development and growth of children, a role that brings me the utmost satisfaction.


Frequently Asked Questions about Dolly's Daycare

What is the Age Range of Children that Dolly's Daycare accepts?

Dolly's Daycare accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Dolly's Daycare Open?

Dolly's Daycare is open: Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 08:00-16:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-16:00.

How many Children does Dolly's Daycare have capacity for?

Dolly's Daycare has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Dolly's Daycare to the centre of Ashford?

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

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