Wendover Day Nursery

Aylesbury Road, Wendover, Aylesbury HP22 6LX
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9.4 28 Reviews
  • Wendover Day Nursery, Aylesbury
Welcome to Wendover Day Nursery, an inspiring space designed to spark curiosity and imagination in children aged 12 weeks to five years.

The brilliant building houses a bespoke sensory room, as well as drama and art studio, and the nursery offers ample secure outdoor space with rolling countryside views. At Wendover, they're big on natural resources, and their child led philosophy 'free flow' design allows children to benefit from the wonderful outdoor spaces whenever they choose.

If you'd like to know more, you're welcome to visit on a tour - you can find the nursery opposite Dobbies on Aylesbury Road - and they look forward to seeing you soon!

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Care Provided by Wendover Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Dinah Combe (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 101
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Wendover Day Nursery

  • Day rates:
    0-5 years: £82.00
    AM/PM rates: £44.50
    School rates: £63.00

  • Fees are subject to change. Please contact the Nursery directly for tailored fees information.

Wendover Day Nursery Reviews (28)

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9.4

Wendover Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.377) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wendover Day Nursery has 28 reviews.

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Review from Kara F (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wendover Day nursery is a loving nurturing and inclusive environment. I am so happy I found this nursery. My son has suspected autism and we had a really bad experience at the previous nursery so I was quite nervous putting him into another nursery however the team was so lovely and we really had a
great experience on the tour that we went ahead and enrolled. The SENDco was so patient and understanding when it came to settling my son into nursery herself and the team was so understanding and supportive they helped with showing him around and settling him into his new environment and really took the time to understand things from a neurodiverse lens, he settled in better than we could ever have imagined, he absolutely loves nursery and can't wait to go every day. He is absolutely thriving and doing so well thanks to the wonderful team thank you to his key worker, the SENDco and the nursery manager for all the amazing work. Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Dinah Combe, Dinah Combe at Wendover Day Nursery

Thank you for this wonderful review. We are so proud of the team and how they support all of our children and families. We look forward to continue working with you in the future.


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Review from M D (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are definitely the best! They are absolutely amazing and my son loves it there. I'm really thankful to all the staff there. Thank you for everything. They definitely look out for the best for your child. Definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Dinah Combe, Dinah Combe at Wendover Day Nursery

Thank you so very much for your kind words. We are so happy that you are pleased with the nursery and thank you for being so supportive.


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Review from Nathan C (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending Wendover Day Nursery in September 2024. He attends three days a week currently and thoroughly enjoys his time. The staff are all wonderful and attentive. The daily updates with his schedule and photos are really enjoyable to receive. I highly recommend this nursery.

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

My son has a rare condition, and I was worried about how a nursery would be able to deal with it. From day 1, walking around Wendover Nursery has been great with him. They have treated him the same and have not let anything be an issue. I love the updates from the whole group in baby 1 room and also
the personal updates with things that my son has learnt or shown he can now understand, it eases the worker's guilt a lot. I love watching my son interact with the other children in real-time.
His main 2 ladies that look after him are amazing with him. You can tell they really enjoy playing with him and watching him grow as much as we do at home. During the summer, they were outside as much as possible and have a lovely area under shade that the small babies can play in.

Reply from Dinah Combe, Dinah Combe at Wendover Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We love having you and your child as part of our family, and look forward to watching them grow through the nursery.


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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son first started attending Wendover Day Nursery in early April (2024). He thoroughly enjoys the two days a week he spends with them. The staff are lovely and really attentive. I really enjoy seeing the daily updates with photos. I highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Dinah Combe, Dinah Combe at Wendover Day Nursery

Thank you for your review of our nursery. We are so pleased to hear you are all enjoying our daily updates. Your little one is a pleasure to have here, and we look forward to continuing to work with you and your family in the future.


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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Wendover Day Nursery at 9 months in May, we were very apprehensive around anyone other than us taking care of her, especially as she has a dairy allergy and was breastfed, however, the doubts were quickly erased when she took to her teachers and all the staff very quickly! They cater
to her needs and even got her drinking out of a bottle each day! Management and the team are great and lead the nursery so well. My daughter is growing and learning every day and they are encouraging her speech and development with such visible success. At 14 months she is so settled with everyone there and is even transitioning into the next room with ease. I would recommend this nursery to anyone who asked and have done so! As well as knowing that if we have another child, they will definitely be joining the nursery too.

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Review from Troy C (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wendover nursery has proven to be a wonderful environment for our little one. The staff there are really friendly, and care so much about our child. I feel like they go the extra mile and have been really flexible with us. I highly recommend it and I wouldn't really want to send our kids to another
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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started toddlers in September and although she took a while to settle the staff were understanding and supportive. Lovely team in the toddlers room. She loves going now and has grown in confidence, drawing ability and song lyrics. Management very approachable, responsive and flexible. Great
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Review from Tom P (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Wendover Day Nursery for 5 months now and we couldn’t be happier with how he’s getting on. His confidence has grown so much since he started thanks to the help of the brilliant staff. He has such a good time every day and we love seeing the daily update and photos of what he’s
been up to. I’d recommend this nursery to anyone considering it.

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

Our son settled very quickly here, following our relocation as a family up from London, first into Baby Room 2 and now in the Toddler room. He swiftly built strong attachments with his teachers and is making close friendships. The Baby Room regularly go on outings in their big 6-seater buggies to the
garden centre over the road, to a nearby stream for paddling, and to a care home for the elderly towards Wendover. We love how much time the children all seem to spend playing and learning outside in their gardens (in almost all weathers).


The management are very friendly and hard-working and they are leading all the staff team to make enhancements to their early years curriculum, with various activities set up every day and engaging staff who want to tell you all about your child’s day on pick up. I’d recommend Wendover Day Nursery to any local parents.


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

Wendover Day Nursery is a superb nursery with amazing facilities and staff. The manager is exactly the type of person you’d want running a nursery, she is open and caring and always puts the children first. The member of staff who runs the preschool room finds a great balance between learning and fun.
Every day there are new activities and themes. My daughter comes home dishevelled and messy in the best possible way! They bake, paint and do loads of sensory play. They take turns leading the group, help tidy up and get dressed independently. The pre-school children often plan their own day, with autonomy over activities. They have been on trips to the park, garden centre and local care home. The children learn about road safety and kindness. We are really happy with our choice to send our daughter here.

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

We chose Wendover Day Nursery as it was brand new and the facilities are beautiful. The garden is a big hit with our daughter. The children get taken out to the park or to feed the ducks and always have plenty of fresh air. The staff are so lovely, friendly, fun and caring. Our daughter goes in every
morning happily and comes home having had a great day. Varied activities and Spanish lessons and football coaching have been an amazing addition. I love the partnership with the nursing home and can’t wait to hear how those visits go in the future.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. She is excited to get involved with all that is on offer. A range of creative and stimulating activities are available each day which she is keen to talk about at home. The staff really seem to know her and often adapt activities to suit her interests or
recent experiences she is talking about.
Thank you everyone at Wendover Nursery!

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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little one loves coming here and playing with his friends and caregivers. We love that the food is fresh and cooked onsite, the staff are all very attentive and caring and the activities are great! From trips out to Spanish class! The garden is spectacular. The only downside is the unfortunate news
of the new neighbours. But overall I couldn’t recommend this place enough!

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Review from Tanya S (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely loved my daughter going here and more importantly my daughter loved being there, we are absolutely gutted that we are no longer going to be using Wendover Day Nursery.
The teachers are so loving, caring and nurturing towards the children, which is my main priority when looking at nurseries
you will see once you read the Ofsted report, regardless of their rating the report reads differently. In my opinion, paperwork can wait if it means staff are interactive with the children.
They are always out playing, learning about new things and having trips to the garden centre and park.
My daughter has come far in the short 3 months she was there, from being a shy individual to growing confidence in not only the nursery setting but socially outside too. It's been so lovely to watch.
I would highly recommend Wendover Day Nursery to any parent looking for a great, happy environment for their child to be cared for.
Thank you Wendover Day Nursery.

Reply from Dinah Combe, Nursery Manager at Wendover Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. We truly appreciate your kind words and your little one was a pleasure to have within the nursery and very much missed by us. The staff take exceptional pride in their work and this review means so much to them.


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Review from Rachel P (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

A year ago this nursery was amazing. They have had a number of good teachers and managers leave and now it is absolutely horrible. I would not recommend sending your child here. My son comes home filthy and with scratches and injuries. They do not keep children safe and do not even abide by the basic
Ofsted requirements, as evidenced by the recent report.

Reply from Anita Wilden, Chief Operating Officer at Wendover Day Nursery

In May Ofsted carried out an inspection at our Nursery. Whilst there were many positive observations by the inspector, we’re disappointed with the outcome. We believe it’s not a true reflection of what the inspector saw or the quality of care at our nursery. There’s no doubt that children are safe, happy and enjoy playing and learning when they are with us, the report makes it clear that the children are safe and happy at nursery. Care for children with special educational needs was identified as a particular strength as was the strong and positive relationships that staff establish with all the children. The nursery environment is identified as high quality and the outdoor areas and equipment help children to develop their physical skills. The team are committed to providing the best experience for every child who is at the heart of all we do. The two action points around curriculum and staffing were already being implemented, but not embedded, ahead of the inspection.


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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter settled into nursery really quickly and is always excited to see the staff when she gets there in the mornings. All the staff know the children's names, even if they are from a different room, which adds to the friendly atmosphere of the nursery. They regularly take the children out of
the nursery for trips to the garden centre or park and have different activities to do with the children every day so they are never bored.

Reply from Lynzi Pond, Marketing Manager at Wendover Day Nursery

We thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our nursery. We appreciate your words and know that they will benefit prospective parents when making an informed decision about their childcare options. We are pleased you chose our nursery for your child’s learning journey and have had positive experiences, and look forward to continuing to work with you, to provide the best experience.


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Review from Magdalena D (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend the teachers and environment highly enough. The staff are so welcoming to both parents and children and it is easy to address any questions or queries. The teachers recognise individual personalities and needs. The progress we have seen, especially with his determination to be
independent, is amazing. We have one very happy little boy bursting with new knowledge and stories every day.

Reply from Leanie Thurley, Deputy Nursery Manager at Wendover Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so pleased you've had a positive experience. We are extremely proud of our teams and the enthusiasm and passion they bring to our setting. It is lovely to hear that your child is enjoying his time here.


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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has just moved up to the toddler room and is doing brilliantly.
She looks forward to going every time. Her speech has come along really well since moving up. The girls who look after her are all lovely.

Reply from Lynzi Pond, Marketing Manager at Wendover Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are glad that you are enjoying your time at our setting and that both you and your child are enjoying such a positive experience. This feedback will be invaluable to other parents and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful review.


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Review from V R (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We visited quite a few nurseries before choosing one for our daughter. None of them compared to Wendover Day Nursery in terms of the facilities, the expansive outdoor space and welcoming nature of the staff. It was an easy choice.
When it came to her starting, it was a wrench for me as I'd never left
her for so long before and I found it tough. The staff were all so comforting during her settling in, answering all of my questions with kindness. They just made the whole process so much easier. Now she absolutely loves going to nursery, she often doesn't want to leave again in the evening. She's come on so much in all areas and I genuinely feel happy now when I drop her off as I know she's going to have a great day every time.

Reply from Lynzi Pond, Marketing Manager at Wendover Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are glad that you are enjoying your time at our setting, that you love our facilities as much as us, and that both you and your child are enjoying such a positive experience. This feedback will be invaluable to other parents and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful review.


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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.377)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.377) out of 10 for Wendover Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 15 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 4.634 for Wendover Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (156 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.634

  • 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 4.743 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Wendover Day Nursery is based on 15 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 101 number of registered child places is 20.2. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.743

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Dinah

Dinah Combe

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

I’m Dinah and I joined Wendover Nursery in May 2023 as the Nursery Manager. I’m really excited to join the team and feel very lucky to be in charge of such a beautiful space.


I’ve been in Early Years for nearly 12 years now and recently moved to Aylesbury.


As a new Mum myself, I understand the importance of making the very most of a child’s first 5 years.


I look forward to meeting your family.


Jodie

Jodie Ahmet

Job Title: Quality And Development Manager

Joined: 2023

My name is Jodie and I am the Quality and Development Manager at Wendover Day Nursery, as well as the SENDco and Designated Safeguarding Lead.


I started at Wendover Day Nursery in September 2023 and have never looked back. I feel privileged to be part of such a homely place to work, surrounded by inspirational individuals.


The team's hard work and dedication are reflected in the children's attitudes and interactions with one another, and I love to see how keen they are to come into our home.


Frequently Asked Questions about Wendover Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Wendover Day Nursery accepts?

Wendover Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wendover Day Nursery Open?

Wendover Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Wendover Day Nursery have capacity for?

Wendover Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 101 Children.

How far is Wendover Day Nursery to the centre of Aylesbury?

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

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