Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Modular Building, Rainham Road, Rainham RM13 7RD
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9.8 36 Reviews
Open since April 2022, Fledglings Day nursery offers day care for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.

Set in the heart of South Hornchurch, there will be access to a large garden where children can play and explore, and inside there will be plenty of space for activities, including reading, painting and dressing up.

The nursery is getting ready to welcome new starters, so please get in touch.

Care Provided by Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Charlotte Seymour (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

  • Fledgelings Day Nurseries have produced a comprehensive guide of funding and fee information, viewable on their website.


Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) Reviews (36)

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9.8

Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) has 36 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is still fairly new and everything seems to be in a really good condition. The outdoor play area is quite spacious and well equipped compared to other nurseries.
My child needed extra attention and the staff provided it as much as they could. My son built a strong bond with his key person
and loved the staff in general. The only negative aspect I would mention is the high turnover rate that was probably the impact of the general lack of professionals in this area which was exacerbated by the increased cost of living.
The application used by the nursery is quite good and the staff provided frequent updates that we really appreciated.
We also had the feeling that our child is in a secure environment and any injuries, incidents were immediately communicated to us regardless how "small" these were.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for your review. It is good to hear your son had strong bonds with his key person and you were well informed. Communication is key to nursery life and using our App to share information with busy parents is brilliant. We did experience a period of staff turnover, which has now settled and the teams are working to their full potential.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started in April and I'm so happy with everything about the nursery! The staff are amazing, supportive, kind, professional and just lovely! My little boy is so happy!
Communication is fantastic, the actual nursery is kept, clean and tidy.
We couldn't be happier.
Thank you.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It is such a pleasure to hear that your son is happy and settled at nursery. This is a testament to the amazing staff who do their best each and every day for the children in our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy that our little girl goes to Fledgelings South Hornchurch. The staff are absolutely amazing, so warm and informative. Our daughter has gained such strong bonds with the staff in the baby's room.
We get great feedback at the end of each day and they have really helped our daughter progress.
Thank you so much!

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for our great review! It is wonderful to hear such positive feedback about our staff team. Starting nursery in the baby room is such a big adjustment and we work hard with all our parents to make the transition into nursery a smooth one for both them and their little ones. It sounds like they have done a brilliant job and will continue to do so.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Decent nursery. The children love the staff. The app works really well in communicating with parents.
Generally, better care of each individual child would be ideal. When you go to the nursery, the babies seem to be sad or have had a bump or some sort of accident, are soiled, with food down them. This
may be a symptom of how stretched the staff are.
Attrition seems high, which is less than ideal for the children.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. We are happy to speak with you about the areas you have raised. The nursery app is a great tool for both parents and staff and offer a great way of keeping you up to date on your child's nursery day, development and learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very excited with staff and everything from this nursery. My daughter is very happy every day and makes great progress in development thanks to the attention given to her. I am very peaceful when she is there in a safe and pleasant place.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for your lovely review. It is wonderful to hear your thoughts and that your daughter is enjoying her time with us at nursery. Peace of mind for any parent is huge, so we are extremely pleased you feel this way about leaving your little one with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

The high staff turnover in our organization has become increasingly concerning, as it creates an unstable environment that affects both employees and the children they serve. Some staff members appear disengaged and unhappy, a sentiment that inevitably seeps into their interactions with the kids. The
tone of voice used during activities can often be flat or lacking enthusiasm, impacting the overall energy in the room. This disconnection not only undermines the staff's ability to foster positive relationships with the children but also disrupts the nurturing atmosphere that is essential for their growth and development. Addressing the root causes of this dissatisfaction is crucial to rejuvenating the team spirit and ensuring a more vibrant, supportive environment for both staff and children alike.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

We are saddened to see this review from a long-standing parent of the nursery. We are happy to meet with you and discuss any issues further in person. There has been a period of unsettlement in the nursery due to staffing issues, some of which have been beyond our control. This has since been resolved. The children will always be our number one priority, and their needs always come first and our teams, a mix of established and newer staff, ensure their needs are met in every area.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Fledgelings and I have nothing bad to say about them. I trust the staff completely and the environment they are in. I am happy with the values they have instilled in both of my children, who are now confident in their move to big school. I highly recommend this nursery
and will miss the staff!

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for such a delightful review of our Fledgelings nursery. It is great to hear that both of your little ones have enjoyed their time at nursery and are ready for their next big move to school. Please continue to recommend us and we wish you all the best in the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just want to say a big thank you to all the staff at Fledgelings! From baby room right through to preschool my daughter has been well cared for with staff creating a fun and safe environment. The nursery is always clean and my daughter looks forward to coming to nursery each day. Thank you all for
helping her grow!

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for such a lovely review of our Fledgelings nursery. We are so pleased to hear that your little one has enjoyed her time at nursery over the years, it is always a pleasure to be part of their learning journey, ready for school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are thrilled with the exceptional quality of care and education provided by this nursery. It meets the diverse needs of all children, including those with special needs, through dedicated and tailored support. The nursery has significantly enhanced our child's learning development and fostered a
positive attitude towards education.


This nursery has worked wonders for our child, giving him a fantastic head start before entering infant school. The staff is incredibly friendly and professional, demonstrating a thorough understanding of their roles. The SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) team is outstanding, arguably the best in the UK. Our child's key worker is particularly exceptional. Her passion and dedication have made a tremendous impact on our child's progress.


One area for improvement would be retaining the excellent staff. High turnover can be a concern, so we urge the management to offer competitive pay to retain these valuable team members.


Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for your review and high praise for our Fledgelings nursery. Our SEND team is amazing and offers exceptional support for the children and their families. We have had a period of change in the staff team and our recruitment focus is to gain and retain high-quality staff to continue giving the best possible care to our children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for all your hard work. We want to say a huge thank you for creating such a lovely nurturing environment for the children. Our daughter loved Nursery and will miss you all very much. Thank you for everything you have done over the last year, she has thoroughly enjoyed every moment.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

We are so pleased that you and your daughter have had such a great experience of what our nurseries have to offer. The staff work extremely hard to give the children the best opportunities to learn and grow and of course, have lots of fun. Thank you for your review and we wish you all the best in the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children attending the nursery. Both are very happy there. The nursery and its staff have supported and encouraged them through their developments and continue to do so. Good opportunities for parents to get involved.
The staff are caring, taking time to genuinely know the children. Good
communication - Regular updates are provided. I feel at ease.
A strong introduction to the world of learning and routines.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for such a positive review of our nursery. It is so good to hear that both your children and getting the best care and learning opportunities they can. Also as a parent, you are being kept up to date with regular updates and progress reports.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so happy that my son has joined Fledgelings. The support from all the staff is fantastic and the genuine care my son receives is amazing. My son is in the toddler room and they have supported him in settling with such love and care. Thank you to the four ladies - he talks about you all. Thank you
for taking your time to get to know him, thank you for teaching him and thank you for listening to him. We all in our family truly appreciate it.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

It is so good to hear that the nursery team have supported your son in his transition to nursery. A child starting and settling into nursery can be a very daunting experience for many families and it is wonderful that your experience has been so positive and continues to do so.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has settled into Fledgelings South Hornchurch so amazingly, the staff are all so brilliant, warm, friendly and do such an amazing job. I feel such at ease leaving him there, he smiles whenever we walk into the building. I was anxious before he settled in but there really wasn't a need
to be knowing how happy he has settled and loves all of the staff. I couldn't be happier with all the teachers and the nursery. Thank you so much!

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for such a positive review. The staff teams at Fledgelings work hard to give their children the best nursery experiences, and their families too! It is good to hear that your son settled so well and clearly looks forward to his time at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with this nursery.
My baby started here at 7 months old and now 21 months old she’s doing absolutely amazing. She has been in the baby room the whole time, the staff have been fantastic and I couldn’t ask for anything more.
For the area, this is one of the cheaper nurseries.
Thank you.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear that your daughter is doing so well at nursery. The baby staff offer so many learning opportunities throughout the day, that the babies settle and enjoy nursery life, giving parents peace of mind. We are sure this will continue throughout her time at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I went and looked at many nurseries for my son to attend when I returned back to work. As soon as I saw Fledglings South Hornchurch, I knew this was the nursery I wanted him to attend. My son has allergies as well as eczema when I told the staff about his needs they have always been so accommodating.
Being a first-time mum I feel at ease and trust he is safe when going to nursery. He loves all the staff there, especially his absolute favorite caregiver. I have noticed since he has started nursery, he is returning home with new things he is learning. Recently he came home and started doing the actions for wheels on the bus. They do lots of learning but fun activities with the babies and he loves going. I honestly couldn't be happier with this nursery. One last point is since COVID-19 I noticed most nurseries make you drop your child outside and they are taken inside by staff. I have never liked this concept I like the fact that I can walk my son into the room and wave goodbye.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

It's wonderful to hear about your positive experience with Fledglings South Hornchurch! Finding a nursery where you feel comfortable and confident about your child's well-being is incredibly important, especially as a first-time mum. The fact that they've been so attentive to your son's allergies and eczema speaks volumes. Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since January 2023. The facilities are very clean and all areas are well purposed. The school is very safe with added cameras and keypads on all main doors upon entering and exiting the nursery.
My son has additional needs and the SEND team have been so supportive
and patient in making my child feel included in all activities as well as carrying out direct activities to help with his individual needs.
Staff are very caring and friendly. It is like dropping my child off to extended family. Thank you Fledglings.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for your review, it is so pleasing to hear that the nursery is meeting all the needs of your child. There is no greater compliment than being an extended family to your son. Offering a safe and secure environment for all our children and meeting their individual needs is so important for our staff and they do it so well!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery, friendly staff.
The only complaint I have is for the app. My child’s activity is not updated when they should be. For example, I can’t see any information about her toilet visits. The meal information is often updated late.

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for your review of our nursery and it’s great to hear you find the staff friendly and overall pleased with the nursery.
I understand that having up-to-date information through the app is important to all our parents, therefore this will be raised with the nursery. Feedback is always appreciated and please feel free to raise any issue with the management team directly who are happy to help.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased we chose Fledgelings South Hornchurch for our daughter to join. The team have been fantastic since day one with settling her in, understanding and getting to know her, as well as encouraging her to be confident at nursery. The team are always so warm and welcoming, and my daughter is
always excited for her days at nursery which speaks volumes!
The app is fantastic for keeping me updated on what she's been eating, her naps and toileting, and we absolutely love the occasional observations we get with pictures showing us what she has been doing!

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

Thank you for you wonderful review. It sounds like your daughter is having a great time at nursery, and that speaks volumes! It is such a big decision choosing a nursery for your child and I am glad you found our Fledgelings Nursery, and our staff team, met all your expectations.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl was a really shy 3-year-old when she started and with the correct support and encouragement, she is now a really confident 4-year-old. She loves coming to the nursery and seeing her friends and teachers as she knows she will have a fun day learning without realising she is actually learning!
She eats so well when she is there and tries new foods that we wouldn't cook at home!

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

This is such a great review and it is wonderful to hear your little one is thriving under the care of our Fledgelings team. It is so true, we make the children's day full of fun and engaging activities, but they have no idea of the learning and development behind it! Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very welcoming and polite. My daughter is in the baby room and joined in August. They’ve worked really hard to help with the transition and they update my wife and me frequently, which we both like.
Certain staff members do a great job with our daughter (but all other staff have been
too).

Reply from Aimee Hume, Marketing Manager at Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

It is wonderful to hear that you have had such a positive start at Fledgelings. A welcoming environment is so important for any child, and their family when settling into nursery. The nursery app and personal handovers are a great way to keep you informed of your daughter's day and progress throughout her nursery journey. Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.779)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10 for Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.779 for Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) is calculated as follows: ( (280 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 321 Ratings = 4.779

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) is based on 26 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 26 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 Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch)

What is the Age Range of Children that Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) accepts?

Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) Open?

Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) have capacity for?

Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Fledgelings Day Nursery (South Hornchurch) to the centre of Rainham?

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