Marlborough House School Nursery

High Street, Cranbrook TN18 4PY
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  • Marlborough House School Nursery, Cranbrook

Care Provided by Marlborough House School Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Marlborough House School
  • Person in charge
  • Moyna Edmondson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 307793
  • Total Places for Children
  • 30
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-17:45
    Tuesday 07:30-17:45
    Wednesday 07:30-17:45
    Thursday 07:30-17:45
    Friday 07:30-17:45
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Marlborough House School Nursery

  • Per morning session (including lunch) £43.00 (£21.00 with Early Years Funding).
    Per afternoon session £20.00 (free with Early Years Funding).


  • We currently participate in the Early Years Funding Entitlement. Please contact the nursery for more information.


Marlborough House School Nursery Reviews (36)

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Marlborough House School Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.997) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Marlborough House School Nursery has 36 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Marlborough House School Nursery is such a special place. The setting is magical and the staff take care of the children with patience and compassion. One of the reasons we chose this nursery was for the amazing outdoor opportunities. The children spend so much time outside exploring nature, either
at forest school or in their garden. The staff support their children with their phonics and numbers and my child is growing in confidence for starting school. I truly believe Marlborough House School is giving my son the best start in life. I couldn’t recommend it more.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the Nursery at Marlborough House - from outdoor opportunities your child enjoys, to the phonics and numbers support in preparation for Reception. Thank you so much for your kind review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot fault Marlborough House nursery. We drop our son there every day knowing he is in the very best hands with brilliant teachers. It is a very happy, caring and loving environment. The children are exposed to a huge variety of indoor and outdoor activities and our son loves the interactions that
he has with the older children in the school.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with the nursery at Marlborough House and the range of activities your child has the opportunity to enjoy. Thank you very much for this kind review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with the care provided by the amazing staff at Marlborough House. The facilities and activities on offer are fantastic. There is a lovely feel to the nursery which is echoed by the rest of the school cannot recommend it highly enough.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you for your kind comments about our staff, facilities and activities at the nursery at Marlborough House. The nursery staff will be delighted to read them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Marlborough House School Nursery is an amazing nursery! My son started in September 2022 and he absolutely loves it, so much so that he asked me if he could go an extra day this term. The staff are incredible, kind and caring, and the activities that the children get to do are so innovative, varied
and no day is the same! I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend this nursery and my daughter is extremely excited to start this coming September!

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you very much for your review. I look forward to passing on your kind comments to the Nursery team who will be so pleased to hear them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, that lets the children be children in a wonderful environment, the classroom is full of toys and educational bits. The garden is lovely with animals and space for the children to be imaginative as children should be. Teachers are all caring and wonderful!

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you so much for reviewing the Nursery at Marlborough House and your very kind comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Marlborough House School Nursery is the most wonderful environment a parent could wish for. The children are encouraged to be: independent yet part of the family, strong yet compassionate, free yet focused and task-driven yet imaginative. Every child is nurtured, encouraged and loved. Every child can
be whoever they want to be without fear of criticism or failure. The indoor and outdoor space is solely child-focused, the rotation of activities and role-play areas ensures that there is something for every child to engage with. Plus, of course, the addition of their beloved animal friends. Lunch in the main dining hall, PE, music, Spanish, ballet, forest school, cooking need I go on? As parents you feel completely involved in your child’s learning journey, no question is too silly. The staff never fail to greet you with a smile - come rain, shine or toddler germs! Marlborough House School Nursery is the sort of foundation every parent dreams of their child having and we are so lucky to be a part of it.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

A big thank you for your thoughtful and thorough review. I look forward to passing your wonderful comments on to the Nursery team who will be delighted to read them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing. We had a list of nurseries to visit before deciding. But just one visit to Marlborough House School Nursery was all we needed, we knew instantly this was where our son should be (and looked nowhere else). The nursery teachers and staff are kind, caring and brilliant in every way and most importantly
he loves them, his first time nursery wobbles did not last long and my wobbles were put at ease with constant updates the first few weeks straight from the teachers. Admin has been a breeze, with easy and instant communication. No matter how insignificant. Great daily photo updates on Instagram. The facilities are incredible with Forest School and P.E being a highlight. And lastly ‘cake’, there always seems to be cake = very happy boy!

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

We are so pleased to hear how happy your son is and how smooth you found the communications and process of joining Marlborough House School. Thank you very much for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A magical place where my little girl was cared for and loved as if she were in a family. She will keep wonderful memories and has learned to be independent and self-confident. The Forest school experience was extraordinary, as was the contact with nature and seeing the birth of small animals. She was
always happy to go and smiling at pickup time.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear how beneficial the Nursery at Marlborough House was for your child and the range of experiences she enjoyed.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m so pleased to be able to write a review about Marlborough House School Nursery and give them the praise they daily earn. The staff actively go out of their way to nurture, engage and encourage each child every day, they have such a deep knowledge of each little person under their care it’s a wonder
to behold. I have seen both my boys blossom under their care and have witnessed how they are encouraged to value and use their own voice from day one. Their days are so full of fun it’s easy to miss how crammed with learning they are! We couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery or school.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you very much for leaving a review and for your wonderfully positive comments which the Nursery team will be delighted to read.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There is nowhere better! Children are extremely happy, well cared for and constantly learning. The staff are amazing. The facilities the children have access to are great and there are lots of opportunities for outdoor learning.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and we are so happy to hear how pleased you are with the Nursery at Marlborough House School.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the moon with Marlborough House School Nursery, the entire community and all the hard work and care that goes into looking after our daughter. Our little girl loves attending and always leaves full of energy and with a big smile on her face, we have really noticed how our daughter has advanced
since attending. We always knew Marlborough House School would be a super place to send our children and Marlborough House School have exceeded expectations. There is a great variety of tasks, and as parents, we are always updated with everything from what is being taught to what is being served at lunch. I love how seasonal events are incorporated into teaching: you can really see how sessions are used to teach the children basics whilst staying fun. The outside space is fantastic and has lots of space and equipment for children to play and share. The staff are incredibly caring and nurturing and if we have ever needed to talk to them then we have always been able to. We are so happy and more importantly, so is our daughter.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to provide this very kind feedback on a wide range of aspects of life at Marlborough House School Nursery. We are so pleased to hear how happy you and your daughter are with the nursery and look forward to passing your wonderful comments on to the nursery team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children started their schooling at Marlborough House Nursery, and we could not have made a better decision. In fact, our decision to leave London and move to the Hawkhurst area was significantly influenced following our visit and tour of Marlborough House School, when our eldest daughter was
at nursey age. The team could not be more wonderful, caring and enthusiastic about what they do. Not once have our kids ever said that they did not want to go to school, on the contrary, they look forward to each and every day.
The genuine care and attention to our children's wellbeing and development has always been exemplary. The team have stuck the perfect balance between academia and all round development that focuses on nurturing curiosity and kindness - perfect! Marlborough House School and Nursery has our highest recommendation.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you very much for your incredibly kind words. It is wonderful to hear how happy you are with your decision to send your children to Marlborough House Nursery and that they love coming to school. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to passing your feedback on to the nursery team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Marlborough House School Nursery is the best! All staff (from Nursery and school) are very kind, the infrastructure is amazing and they have well-defined activities throughout the days/weeks, besides the fact that they can (and they always do) use the school premises. My son took only three weeks to
settle in. Although our son is very happy there, we think there is a lack of a day-to-day update.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate you sharing your experience and are so pleased to hear how happy your son is at Marlborough House School Nursery. We will pass on all your feedback to the Nursery team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Marlborough House has a lovely family feel to it. The nursery teachers are wonderful, and you can tell they really care about the children. My daughter is thriving since starting there and couldn't be happier. She loves all the different activities, especially music, ballet and forest school.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

We were so pleased to read your lovely feedback about the nursery teachers and activities and the family feel of Marlborough House. Thank you for taking the time to share these comments, which we will pass on to the nursery team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There really is something magic about this nursery! The wonderfully warm and engaging team create a fun and stimulating environment for every child. My son (as did my daughter!) absolutely loves it here. As well as enjoying everything the nursery offers, from forest school to nature walks, he has developed
so much.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you for your review and kind comments about both the team in the nursery and the environment they create. We are so pleased to hear about your son's progress and look forward to sharing your comments with the nursery team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

With older children at Marlborough House School enrolling our youngest to the nursery was the obvious choice. As a school we have felt the whole community and ethos is welcoming and inclusive and the nursery even more so. The staff go above and beyond to put children and parents at ease. The exciting
curriculum caters for all interests with things like forest school, Spanish, yoga, nature walks and PE to name a few. With plenty of time for play both inside and out, and of course petting the animals! Our child is happy, settled and thriving.

Reply from Olivia, Marketing at Marlborough House School Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind and thoughtful comments. We are so pleased that your child has settled so well and is enjoying all that our nursery has to offer. We are very grateful for your feedback which our nursery team will be delighted to receive.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.997)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.997) out of 10 for Marlborough House School Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.997 for Marlborough House School Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (356 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 357 Ratings = 4.997

  • 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 Marlborough House School Nursery is based on 30 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 30 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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