Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames

1 Kings Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2RA
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Perfect Start Day Nursery is a purpose-built nursery providing childcare and education for children aged 6 weeks to five years. The nursery has everything in place to provide top-quality care for the children attending.

The nursery has a wonderful range of quality equipment, the rooms are fully air-conditioned and there are two outdoor play areas.

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Care Provided by Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Chloe Chang & Chloe Weiser (Nursery Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:15
    Tuesday 07:30-18:15
    Wednesday 07:30-18:15
    Thursday 07:30-18:15
    Friday 07:30-18:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames

  • 0 – 3 years - 2 days- £184.00, 3 days- £276.00, 4 days - £368.00, 5 days - £414.00 (includes 10% discount).


    3 – 5 Year No Funding - 2 days £178.00, 3 days £267.00, 4 days - £356.00, 5 days - £400.50 (includes 10% discount).

  • Fees shown are on a weekly basis. Funding entitlement is 38 weeks, Universal 15hrs per week is 570 hours per year, Extended 30hrs per week is 1140 hours per year, we stretch the yearly funding over 50 weeks of the year. Fees are charged over 52 weeks. Please note for 2 weeks each year 1 in August and 1 in December you will be charged a full week's fees as no funding is available for these weeks. Bills will fluctuate each month depending on the number of days within the month.
  • Parking

  • Parking is available onsite for parent drop off/pick up


Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames Reviews (22)

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Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.119) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames has 22 reviews.

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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter transferred to the Preschool room when we moved house. She had been at her previous nursery for two years and always struggled with change and separation anxiety, so we were nervous about her starting a new nursery. However, the team at Perfect Start were so brilliant in welcoming her and
helping her to settle. The team in the preschool room are exceptional and have been great at building her confidence and supporting her. One member of staff in particular, is an asset to the nursery - he instantly built her trust seems to have have an endless imagination for fun games to play. Her key worker has also worked hard to earn her confidence and they now have a special bond. I have been impressed with what she has learnt already, and I feel confident that she will be academically ready for school in September.
My only criticism is it would be nice to have some external activities. In her last nursery they did Zumba, Teddy tennis, and forest school, but the don't even go out for walks.

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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Perfect Start make a real effort to create an environment the children genuinely enjoy and thrive in. Speaking for our own daughter, she had a fantastic experience in Babies 1 when she first joined, the team in that room worked tirelessly to work out how best to build a relationship with
her and she soon became inseparable from them. When she moved up into Babies 2, it was such a positive and easy transition - the team in there genuinely care about the children and it really shows in the relationships the children have with each of them. She learns so much on a day to day, her confidence, development and language improve on a daily basis it seems - no doubt, down to the hard work of the staff. She thoroughly enjoys her time at nursery - often not wanting to leave on pick up and she has made some real friendships with other children and the staff who look after her. From management level down, everyone goes the extra mile - highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery!

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled in really well at the nursery and we are pleased with the care provided by her key workers. The team has adapted very professionally to the medicines and monitoring required for her heart condition so we feel comfortable leaving her 3 times a week. I would definitely recommend
this nursery to others.

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Review from Stuart H (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We can not speak highly enough about Perfect Start Day Nursery and our experience there over the past 18 months.
Most notably - the staff are caring, empathetic, personable and have taken the time to understand and nurture our child’s specific behaviour and needs. They treat our child as an individual
and ensure that he is given the best opportunity possible to thrive in the environment.
All of the staff have taken the time to develop a genuine and meaningful relationship with our child - meaning that he is calm and confident being left there daily.
The activity in the classroom is engaging, purposeful and ever-changing and as such is able to keep our child entertained whilst continuing to progress his developmental needs. The outdoor activity is a particular highlight.
The staff have continued to foster relationships with other children - meaning our child has made friends and looks forward to going to school daily.
A massive thank you to all of the staff at Perfect Start Nursery.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not recommend Perfect Start Walton highly enough.
We initially selected Perfect Start due to its caring family feel, friendly staff, great facilities and good value for money. During our first tour of the nursery, the manager knew every child by name and would greet children with a hug -
a memory that stuck with us! Needless to say, Perfect Start has lived up to our expectations - and more.
Our little boy joined at 1 year old and is quite a shy little boy and was quite emotional at first. However the staff have been nothing but patient, caring and understanding and given our son so much love and care to help him settle.
5 months later and our son is thriving! He’s moved up a room and is so happy when we pick him up, always keen to show off his latest skills and tricks.
The staff genuinely seem to care about our little boy and the children and it is so touching to see.
Could not recommend more highly!

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Review from N Z (Father of Child) published on 22 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves Perfect Start - he's been there for 4 months now and just moved into a new room. The team are great, his move to the new room was managed really well and our son is very happy! I would highly recommend it.

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

My daughter loved Perfect Start so much when she started in January 2021 that on her day off she would bring me her nursery branded bag as if to tell me she wanted to go in rather than stay at home with me! She now goes 5 days rather than 4! The staff are all extremely attentive and caring. They come
up with all sorts of fun activities so every day is different. They really think carefully about the progress of each individual child and will strive to help them achieve their next developmental goals by focusing the kids on particular types of activities, games, songs etc. They've also been really helpful with preparing my daughter for her new baby sibling by doing role play - this has helped us in getting her excited for the new arrival. Thank you to each and every one of the staff - you are all brilliant!

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Review from Andrew C (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter was one of the first to join the nursery when she started. The facilities are great and the staff are too. The most important thing is the happiness of your child and she was always happy there. In fact, she would at times cry because she didn't want to leave. There have been a few superstars
for us who have been her key workers over the time she has been with The Perfect Start. The ladies were creative, caring and loving. Our daughter had a real affection for them. All the staff though are great and I have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to parents on the search for a new nursery. Thank you from my family and I. You will be missed.

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Review from Simon D (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have nothing but praise for Perfect Start in Walton and their care of our daughter since 2021. Having just turned one, she was still only able to crawl, but soon settled in and gained confidence around classmates. Teachers are attentive, with a good ratio of child to carer, so we've been very happy
with the care and attention received, and the bonds she's developed with staff and her peers. Having progressed through 3 classes, where age groups are kept small, we're convinced nursery has hugely accelerated her walking, talking, social skills and general confidence. At drop-off, the team are always very welcoming, and when we collect, they always provide us with a detailed update of her day, including what she ate, how much sleep she's had, and who she's been having mischief with! She usually has so much fun that she doesn't want to leave when we're ready to go! Perfect Start is the perfect nursery for your child to be well cared for and motivated to explore their own strengths.

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

My daughter really enjoys the nursery, seems like they do lots of activities and socialise with their peers. the staff are very caring towards the children and friendly towards parents as well, the nursery has an overall welcoming and supportive environment

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

Our daughter has been at this Nursery for a year and a half and has grown so much because of it. She has so many lovely friends and the staff are a delight. She is always learning new things and has never come home upset. We recommend Perfect Start very highly.

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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to Perfect Start Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames for almost a year, she's incredibly happy there and has been from Day 1. It's a welcoming environment with superb team members, and our daughter has loved every stage of it. We've seen her confidence grow as she's moved from the
babies room through to the older babies and now into toddlers. The entire staff, from management to room leaders through to the wider team are kind, caring, accommodating and proactive. It's reassuring to feel such confidence in a team and see their commitment every day in action, it's a seriously joyful place to walk into and for our family to feel a part of, and I'd recommend this team to any parent.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff have been very helpful, kind, compassionate and caring whilst I navigate my child's additional needs. The support I have received from various staff has been incredible and I am extremely grateful.

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Review from Stephen S (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son to Perfect Start at the start of the year following a bad experience at a different nursery. Our experience of Perfect Start couldn't be better. The management and staff are absolutely fabulous - we feel he is safe, cared for and stimulated. They are interested in him as a human being.
There is a genuine interest in his well-being and he has built real relationships with everyone there. The nursery manages to apply good safeguarding combined with common sense. The facilities are excellent, clean and well organised, and the whole operation is structured really well. He eats well and the range of activities is really good. We are delighted to have him attend preschool there and know that when he leaves to go to big school he will be ready and well prepared. I understand names aren't allowed but they know who they are - thank you so much to the management and staff for taking such good care of our precious child.

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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were fortunate enough to get a place at quite short notice after we were let down by another provider, and although it was very stressful at the time, we wouldn't change a thing because Perfect Start Walton is absolutely the right place for our child to be. It has a real family feel; everyone including
the chef seems to know our child by name which is lovely. All of the staff we have met are warm, caring and professional, and very importantly, we have absolute confidence in them. Handing your baby over to someone else is one of the hardest things, but Perfect Start Walton have made it as easy as it can be. That's because we know our child is somewhere safe where they will be well looked after and their individual needs met, plus they will have lots of fun along the way! I'm sure it's only a matter of time before they prefer being at nursery to home! Thank you for doing such a brilliant job!

Reply from Paul Evans, Operations Director at Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames

Thank you for the wonderful review, we are happy to have your family with us.


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Review from Nikki S (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved my 17-month-old daughter to Perfect start around 2 months ago. I was really apprehensive as she was so settled at her previous nursery and wasn't used to being around a lot of children. The staff have been absolutely fantastic and she has settled in very quickly. The facility itself is brand
new, so lovely and clean and lots of wooden toys. The outdoor space is large and there is private parking for drop off which is essential for us. The staff are very friendly and have gone the extra mile with fancy dress and decor at Halloween. I love seeing all the updates on the app of the many sensory activities they think up. I'm so thrilled with the nursery that 3 of my friends have now moved their babies there as well, which is so lovely.

Reply from Paul Evans, Operations Director at Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We are very happy to have your family here with us at Perfect Start Walton.


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Review from Sally C (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have recently sent our daughter to Perfect Start Walton. It's always hard to go back to work and be away from your child but the staff have made the transition easy. They all seem very friendly and caring, and we are confident our daughter is being well looked after.

Reply from Paul Evans, Operations Director at Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames

Thank you for such a great review! We are very happy to have you with us at Perfect Start Walton.


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Review from Lucy D (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Perfect Start, Walton. The team are fantastic and have created a lovely and caring environment. My little boy is very well looked after and does lots of fun activities. He’s very happy and we’re really pleased that we chose to send him here!

Reply from Paul Evans, Operations Director at Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames

Thank you very much, we are so happy to have your family with us at Perfect Start!


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Review from Steph D (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined Perfect Start (Walton) in October 2021 and I could not be happier. After viewing a number of childcare settings and having worked in childcare before, I was nervous to leave my son and return to work. When I visited Perfect Start, I immediately knew it was the right one! From the initial
viewing, I was made to feel comfortable and reassured that my son would be in capable, trusting and safe hands. All staff are super friendly and each morning we are greeted so warmly, making it much easier to leave him. With the app, both me and Dad are able to see what our son gets up to throughout the day as well as given a full update at pickup. The staff have been so accommodating with any requests we have had and I genuinely do not have anything negative to say! Our son has the best time and has such a good relationship with the staff already, providing me with the daily reassurance that I have made the right choice in choosing Perfect Start!

Reply from Paul Evans, Operations Director at Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames

Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy to have you and your family with us.


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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Where to start, what a welcoming and beautiful place, it is such a warm and friendly nursery. My daughter has settled in so well and has been loving all the fun activities set for her, day to day, the updates on the app are so insightful and bring a smile to my face seeing what fun she gets up to and
how highly she speaks of her carers. I’m very happy with Perfect Start and how happy it makes my daughter.

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.119)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.119) out of 10 for Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 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 4.819 for Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames is calculated as follows: ( (79 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 94 Ratings = 4.819

  • 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 4.3 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.5

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Perfect Start Day Nurseries

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Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Perfect Start Day Nurseries

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Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Perfect Start Day Nurseries

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Natalie T

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Natalie is our Nursery Manager of our Walton On Thames Nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames

What is the Age Range of Children that Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames accepts?

Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames Open?

Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames is open: Monday 07:30-18:15, Tuesday 07:30-18:15, Wednesday 07:30-18:15, Thursday 07:30-18:15, Friday 07:30-18:15.

How many Children does Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames have capacity for?

Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Perfect Start Day Nursery - Walton-on-Thames to the centre of Walton-on-Thames?

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

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