Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster

Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6JE
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9.4 38 Reviews
  • Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster, Poole
This hugely popular kindergarten is located in the former Victorian primary school in the heart of Lytchett Minster.

The nursery features the most dedicated and caring team, inspirational leaders, beautiful classrooms, dynamic outdoor spaces, two-acre allotment, polytunnels, pond, ducks and chickens.

The team make everyday extraordinary for children through amazing daily experiences, be it creating masterpieces with the resident artist or growing vegetables with the full-time gardener on the allotment, helping cook the organic meals with the chef or care for the ducks and chickens.

Children also develop their language and communications skills in the classroom, understand number through weighing the freshly harvested vegetables, connecting to nature through real natural experiences or learning how to recycle. This kindergarten does everything parents and children would expect and so much more.

Come and join the adventure and book a visit today!

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Care Provided by Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Teri Lowther (Kindergarten Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 1 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster Reviews (38)

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Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.405) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster has 38 reviews.

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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We transitioned from a nursery to this kindergarten due to a relocation. I couldn't have been happier with how my daughter has been supported by the staff. It was a tricky time but she seems to have settled in amazingly well and seems to be thriving.

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Review from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending this nursery from the age of 1 and he has loved it since day one. The nature element of learning has really helped my son develop so many new skills and he loves going over to the allotment to water the plants and harvest the vegetables with the gardener. My son is happy and
confident going into nursery to play with his friends and I can be rest assured knowing that whilst I am at work he is enjoying his day. He is really well supported throughout his journey here by his fantastic key worker and I am regularly updated of his progress via the app. The nursery hold regular Q&A sessions via video chat with a child development specialist covering a wide range of topics which I have found to be really useful and informative. The staff here are a great team and work tirelessly to make nursery a fun and happy place. Thank you!

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Review from Hope G (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can’t say enough good things about Kids Love Nature in Lytchett Minster! Since sending my daughter there it has been all smiles, she absolutely loves going to nursery - she is an outdoorsy girl and this nursery allows her to explore this. All the staff are wonderful and very welcoming to both parents
and children. Nothing to too much trouble and I love going to work knowing my daughter is having a great day! Highly highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here since she was one and she has thrived. The ethos and the way in which they approach learning is fantastic and evidence-based. Their outdoor environment is beautiful and allows for a real hands-on learning experience. My daughter loves attending and has built great relationships
with staff and other children.

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Review from Kate P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just started and has settled in beautifully. The staff have been amazing and he loves going already. I love being able to see what he gets up to so a few more pictures would be lovely. The food sounds really varied and nutritious.

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Review from Phil A (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Super helpful and friendly staff with boundless energy for all the fantastic activities enjoyed by the children. Our son loves his days at the kindergarten. Thank you.

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Review from Maxine H (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with Kids Love Nature. My son has been going since he was 1.5 years and he's nearly 4. I am going to be sad when he has to leave for school in September. Kids Love Nature is the most amazing place! The staff, the setting, the allotment, the time spent outdoors in nature, the yoga
and the food, just everything is amazing. Going to nursery there has helped him grow into the most amazing, kind and caring child. If I could keep him in that environment for his whole school years, I would. It's the best!

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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster for two years and absolutely loves it. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the facilities are excellent, and we know he is in safe hands. We’re so thankful he has had the opportunity to start his education here.

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

My daughter absolutely loves attending Kids love Nature Kindergarten.
She comes out every day full of beans and has always had a full day of different activities.
The allotment is fantastic and all the children get an opportunity to plant things and help them grow.
The staff are so friendly and
approachable, they are always happy to help with any inquiry and are there to offer support and advice for any parental challenges.
I can't recommend the nursery highly enough, it's a fantastic environment for children to develop, be creative and confident.

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Review from Johnny L (Father of Child) published on 19 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Warm, welcoming and happy. My daughter is so excited to get to school in the morning. Nothing but good things to say about this place, my daughter is learning so much and making great friends along the way.

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Review from Vanessa S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am overall very happy with Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster. Even my little one asks to go into the nursery. I think the staff work very hard to achieve every kid's emotional and learning needs. I love how kids are being made aware of their environment through play. My little one
often comes home with some new vocabulary and lots of fun stories of what they have been up to during the day.

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Review from E N (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Kids Love Nature in Lytchett Minster for 6-months. It's a nurturing, fun and very happy place staffed by a team that genuinely cares about the children's growth, development and sense of self.
From spending time in the allotments, nature walks, yoga, and feeding the
resident ducks through to planting vegetables in the poly-tunnels, many of the activities are geared towards outdoor learning and the world around them. Meals are healthy, largely vegetarian with many ingredients 'kindergarten grown'. Messy, creative play is encouraged with arts, crafts and water-based activities meaning spare clothes and shoes are essential. I feel confident that our daughter is really developing her social skills, learning something new every day via activities we would struggle to replicate at home (or in any other nursery setting). The Ofsted outstanding rating is richly deserved with credit to the team for their boundless energy, fun and creativity.

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Review from Katryn B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster for a year and has just transitioned from caterpillars to ladybirds. After settling in amazingly to caterpillars with the care, compassion and experience of the nursery staff, they have again helped her transition to the big girl
room. They have all been kind and caring, and have helped her go from strength to strength. She delights in going to nursery every day and loves the facilities and the ducks.

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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves the nursery, she is going every morning with a smile, she loves her teachers who are very kind and helpful. She enjoys playing with all the toys and going out in the garden. We have a lot of fun at the nursery. They have a very nice and well maintained allotment where children can learn
by playing about nature, plants and animals.

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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery! Our daughter has a fantastic time and we are so impressed with the variety of activities and experiences provided. The staff have always been enthusiastic, professional and clearly know the children in their care very well. The allotment is a brilliant resource and is really well
used. Communication is spot on, great use of the parent app.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased that we chose Kids Love Nature for our daughter. The facilities are superb and far superior to anywhere else I have seen. For a child who adores nature and being outdoors, this kindergarten meets all of her activity needs and wants, whilst also providing her with a good educational foundation
through play and fun.

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Review from Kelly-Ann L (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although my child has only been going to the setting for 2 days a week, she has settled in effortlessly with the help of the amazing staff. They are keen to hear about how the children have been doing at home and if they need to try and encourage them with learning certain things. My child loves being
in their garden, moving around and doing her own thing, which a lot of other nurseries would restrict to 'playtime'. I love that this setting has an open-door policy so that if any child wants to be indoors/outdoors they will accommodate the best they can.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the day we had our look-around at Kids Love Nature we have loved it. We knew we wanted our son to go there. The learning is so unique, it's all led by nature and also led by the children's interests. For example, recently our son has shown a special interest in planes. I let his key person know
about his interest in them, and by the next day she had prepared a special tuff tray with aeroplanes all shapes and sizes made from recycled materials, as well as books all about planes. Our son came back from nursery and as well as making the noise for planes (he's not yet talking), he had also been shown the sign language for the word "plane" which he repeated for the rest of the evening. We feel like we are learning through what he is learning by being at Kids Love Nature! We are amazed by all the staff, their attention to detail, their special care for the children, also their genuine passion and interest for what they do. Our son loves going and we've noticed big leaps in his development.

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

Kids Love Nature at Lytchett has met all expectations and beyond, the practitioners and all staff are outstanding. Their approach and creativity to developing children is like no other, highly recommend.

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Review from Leanne M (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Kids Love Nature for almost two years and he absolutely loves nursery days, he can't wait to get in the gate. The staff are so caring and attentive to the children's needs and follow the children's interest which keeps them learning and having fun. My son loves being outside
so the allotment and attending to the chicken and ducks is one of his favourite things.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.405)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.405) out of 10 for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 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 4.938 for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster is calculated as follows: ( (90 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.938

  • 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 4.467 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.667

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster accepts?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster accepts Children aged from 1 year 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster Open?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster have capacity for?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster to the centre of Poole?

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

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