RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Dodderhill Road, Droitwich WR9 0BE
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  • RGS Dodderhill Nursery, Droitwich
RGS Dodderhill Nursery offers excellent care for your son or daughter, between the ages of two and four years old and provides a nurturing environment where your child can learn through play and adventure.

The nursery is situated at the heart of RGS Dodderhill school, located in a tranquil setting on the outskirts of Droitwich Spa. Your child will benefit from stimulating indoor and outdoor environments, where they can play and learn, build confidence and develop social skills. Specialist teachers work closely with you to ensure that your child will receive the best childcare possible.

Forming part of a wider school community, the nursery also benefits from superb facilities and specialist teachers on site. This provides opportunity for your child to gain exposure to the arts, music, dance, sports and have adventures outdoors in the wonderful, secure Forest School area.

Nutritious cooked lunches are prepared on-site each day, ensuring your child enjoys a healthy and well-balanced diet.

The Nursery is open 7.45am to 6pm and provides flexible sessions Monday to Friday.

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Care Provided by RGS Dodderhill 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
  • Thomas Banyard (Headmaster)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 6
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1120644
  • Total Places for Children
  • 30
  • Age Range
    • from 2 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for RGS Dodderhill Nursery

  • From September 2024 Nursery Fees are:
    Full time per term: £4,244.
    Daily charge term time, if not full time (7.45am to 6pm including lunch and tea): £79.
    Half day charge term time (7.45am – 1pm including lunch): £59.

  • We offer 15 and 30 hours through the Government Funding scheme from the term following your child’s 3rd birthday until they reach 5 years of age. This is subject to attending a minimum of 3 sessions per week. From April 2024 all working parents of children aged 2 years may also access 15 funded hours per week which will rise to 30 funded hours for 2 year olds from September 2025.


    Our fees offer fantastic value for money and are extremely competitive. Please do get in touch for details.
  • Parking

  • There is free parking on-site.


RGS Dodderhill Nursery Reviews (21)

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RGS Dodderhill Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.461) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time RGS Dodderhill Nursery has 21 reviews.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending RGS Dodderhill now for a few months. It took him a little while to settle in which i imagine is normal but the teachers were so accommodating and were very supportive towards him and us when he went in upset initially. I really appreciated the communication from the teachers
with a phone call or message to know he had settled down and was absolutely fine. He goes in with no concerns at all now as he loves it. All the teachers are so lovely and we feel really comfortable leaving him with them and have no concerns at all. He has a lot of fun at nursery and does so many activities. It is wonderful to see all the photos and updates each day he attends. I would 100% recommend RGS Dodderhill to any parent.

Reply from Samantha Paul, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review of RGS Dodderhill Nursery.


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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are kind, have time to listen to the daily needs (these change often when children are young) and act upon any requests. My children are both happy to go to nursery/pre-prep, there is never a battle in the morning to put uniform on. Activities/themes are well planned and support the needs/learning
appropriate to their age.
I have only given 4 stars for the outside space as their play ground is probably due an update/renewal of a few items.

Reply from Samantha Paul, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely cannot speak highly enough about Dodderhill Nursery. Ever since my daughter began attending, I've had complete peace of mind knowing she's in good hands. The staff are not only kind but incredibly skilled, and she's thriving beyond my wildest expectations. Most importantly, she's genuinely
happy and enjoys her time there immensely! I'm delighted with the nursery.

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Excellent, friendly staff who are happy to see the children every day. They are caring and passionate about their nursery and the care they provide. Excellent facilities and always improving.

Reply from Samantha P, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

RGS Dodderhill is an amazing nursery! My daughter has been there since she was two (two years) and the staff are wonderful. My daughter is so happy there. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a caring and nurturing environment with a true family feel. The staff are fantastic!

Reply from Samantha Paul, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review of RGS Dodderhill Nursery. We are so pleased that your daughter enjoys her time with us and that you recommend us so highly.


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

My little boy has been attending this nursery for 2 years now. I cannot praise the school, the staff, the setting and all of the other children enough. It’s not very often that you hit 5 stars in every area I’ve mentioned. My son is so happy here and has previously attended other settings but none are
comparable. He settled in so well and it’s safe to say that the staff have nurtured him throughout his whole journey. The nursery has a structure which has been great, yet there’s so much flexibility if that is not your child’s choice that day. As my child has got older, the choice of activities from french, music, pe, phonics and lots of play, has given him the best start in life. Then I can mention all the extras like festive celebrations and sports days. The food is top quality and the caring side of the staff is impeccable. The holiday club is a complete reassurance that our son can spend the time we need him to with his friends out of term time. We will be sad to leave.

Reply from Samantha P, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you so much for your review of RGS Dodderhill nursery. We are glad that he enjoys his time and appreciates the range of activities we are lucky enough to be able to provide.


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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

RGS Dodderhill is an excellent nursery. My daughter settled in very well and talks about all the teachers in a lovely way. She has made lots of friends and comes home buzzing about what she has been up to. It is great that each day they have a specific focus, for example, phonics, maths or forest school.
The teachers, at the end of the day, tell us exactly what they have done in the day, and the rapport between parent/teacher is second to none.

Reply from Samantha Paul, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted that your daughter enjoys her time with us and that you are pleased with the communications which you receive.


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Review from Caroline V (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended RGS Dodderhill for the past two years. He joined at age two and a half. Not only is the nursery and staff excellent, caring, supportive and nurturing; they have given him a wonderful all-round education from phonic to ballet. The nursery offers a wonderful and gentle introduction
to school without losing the elements of play. I would recommend the nursery to anyone, and we are all sad to say goodbye.

Reply from Samantha Paul, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review of RGS Dodderhill Nursery. We are delighted that your son enjoyed his time with us.


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Review from Steph C (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We decided to move our son to Dodderhill Nursery following an amazing session at Dodderhill Ducklings; a toddler morning open to parents. I was absolutely blown away with how welcomed we felt and knew immediately it would be a Nursery much more suited to our energetic son who would (and subsequently
have) encouraged his lively personality than the previous one he attended.
Since joining he has flourished - his speech has improved from saying almost nothing to speaking in full sentences, and other developments such as his social skills (sharing with other children), and potty training to name just a few.
The bond our son has with all of the staff speaks volumes and he often wants to stay longer even after a full day there.
We as parents feel we have a great relationship with each Nursery team member too and feel that they all really 'get' our son and his little character!
I cannot rate Dodderhill Nursery more highly, to say that the Nursery is outstanding would be an understatement

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Review from Mark C (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy we moved our son to Dodderhill when we did. He has developed so much since he moved from another nursery and compared to his previous nursery it is like night and day. All of the staff are incredible and go above and beyond every single day. I cannot rate them highly enough and I wish
we would have enrolled him sooner.

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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot fault Dodderhill. The staff are all really genuinely nice people who are amazing at their jobs and really care for the children. The updates are detailed and give a clear indication of what they’ve been up to. It’s also nice to see photos of the children doing the activities. The days seem well
structured, planned and varied. The management of the nursery is completely different to my sons previous nursery and the difference is like night and day.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased with RGS Dodderhill Nursery and I am so happy to have chosen this nursery for my child. The staff are of the utmost professionalism and at the same time so kind and caring. It is a real reassurance knowing my child's care is in their hands. It is a highly child-focused nursery so feedback
given to me is always very personal to my child, which I am highly appreciative of. The only improvement I would suggest is that it would be great to receive arts and crafts sent home with the little ones so we can visually see what they have been up to and as little memories of their time there! I cannot recommend RGS Dodderhill Nursery enough!

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Review from Sam S (Father of Child) published on 5 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son moved to RGS Dodderhill having had a bad experience at his previous Nursery. They have been outstanding, they made him feel very welcome from the very first day and he just loves attending. The team are amazing, they are always there to welcome you with a smile in the morning, and the end of
day feedback is honest. (I like to know that my son isn't perfect) Very pleased.

Reply from Samantha P, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you so much for your review of RGS Dodderhill nursery, we are so pleased that your son enjoys his time with us, and that you are pleased with what we offer.


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Review from Daniel W (Father of Child) published on 5 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From my perspective all aspects of the nursery settings are fantastic other than the choice of food for my little one. There is no doubt in my mind that the food is nutritious and varied however I’d like options that are more suitable for a two year old. In my opinion gammon isn’t something that I’d
expect a two year old to consume however this is subjective and I understand others do.


All the best


Reply from Samantha P, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you so much for your review of RGS Dodderhill Nursery. We really appreciate your feedback and honest review of the setting. We work hard to provide balanced, nutritious meals with a range of options and will be sure to review your feedback with our catering team.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The provision on offer is of very high quality. I like that each day is a different subject, which I feel will better prepare my son for school rather than just ‘free play’ that I found from other providers.
I believe the staff provide a wrap-around learning experience that also includes social skills,
understanding emotions, etc which is really important to us and is very evident with our son.
The holiday club is a fantastic addition, is fairly priced and has great hours, so holidays have minimal impact on our jobs as parents.
The communication between staff and parents is consistently good, and I always feel that I can raise any concerns with them.
My son speaks very highly of his day at nursery. For a parent, it is very reassuring that they are enjoying themselves as well.
I’ve previously had worries about the mixed age group and whether this would hold back my son, but has in fact done the opposite. He shows kindness and compassion to younger children when outside of the nursery.

Reply from Samantha Paul, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind review of RGS Dodderhill. We are delighted that your child is happy with us and enjoys the range of activities we offer.


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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery and staff who went above what I expected to help my little girls transition into a new nursery a smooth one.
Always so happy, kind, and caring and it is clear my little girl loves going.
So very pleased.

Reply from Samantha P, Marketing at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted that your daughter enjoys coming to RGS Dodderhill Nursery, and that you are pleased with the transition to us. We will pass your lovely comments on to the team.


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Review from Craig P (Father of Child) published on 8 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wow! RGS Dodderhill has absolutely blown us away! We moved from another nursery as our daughter was struggling. The staff at Dodderhill were amazing and she settled right in. She is back to being herself and the therapeutic approach by the staff is a huge part of this. They have built instant rapport
and trust with our daughter and are getting the best out of her.
We could not be happier and can only recommend you visit RGS Dodderhill yourself and see the team in action.
Our only regret is we didn’t come to Dodderhill sooner! We are looking forward to seeing our daughter grow through the school and beyond!
Thank you.

Reply from Emma Horrocks, Marketing and PR officer at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

It is so lovely to hear that your daughter has settled well at Dodderhill Nursery. Thank you for reviewing!


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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a lovely, positive, nurturing environment. It has fantastic equipment and facilities as well as benefitting from the extra facilities afforded to them by the school. The staff are second to none. They go above and beyond and genuinely care for the children. My son is so happy, settled
and content at nursery. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Emma Horrocks, Marketing and PR officer at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It is great to hear your son is so happy and settled.


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Review from Jacqui M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started RGS Dodderhill back in June 2020 when COVID hit. As my partner is a key worker our daughter was allowed to attend. We were worried during the pandemic and being a new nursery that our daughter wouldn't settle. I can honestly say that from then until now we have been so impressed
with everything from start to finish. We both including our daughter would recommend RGS Dodderhill.

Reply from Emma Horrocks, Marketing and PR officer at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear how well your daughter has settled and is enjoying her time in our nursery.


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Review from Kevin D (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending RGS Dodderhill nursery for the past year. From day one I saw my son thrive and start to engage with adults and other children. It is a fantastic nursery providing many opportunities for the children. The main nursery room is bright and well-organised, providing excellent fun
experiences both socially and academically, which prepare children for school. The staff are phenomenal, the care they provide and the constant interaction and adaptation of activities to the children’s needs is second to none. It is extremely child-focused. As the nursery is set within RGS Dodderhill school, the children have access to a forest school, sports hall and grounds. Additionally, being part of RGS Worcester family of schools there is strong, supportive management.

Reply from Emma Horrocks, Marketing and PR officer at RGS Dodderhill Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that your son is thriving and enjoying his time at RGS Dodderhill nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.461)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.461) out of 10 for RGS Dodderhill Nursery 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 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 4.861 for RGS Dodderhill Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (62 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.861

  • 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 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for RGS Dodderhill Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 6 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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Frequently Asked Questions about RGS Dodderhill Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that RGS Dodderhill Nursery accepts?

RGS Dodderhill Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is RGS Dodderhill Nursery Open?

RGS Dodderhill Nursery 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 RGS Dodderhill Nursery have capacity for?

RGS Dodderhill Nursery has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is RGS Dodderhill Nursery to the centre of Droitwich?

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

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