Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis Reviews (11)
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.453) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis has 11 reviews.
Review from Ami H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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5.0 out of 5
The Nursery has strong communication links
In terms of learning, the environment is age appropriate to help engage, stimulate and develop the learning of each individual child to help them reach their important milestones. Activities in the baby room has ranged from painting, water play to story time and role play.
Overall, if you're looking for a stimulating, creative and nurturing nursery, we would definitely recommend this Nursery.
Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is heartwarming to hear how much your daughter loves nursery and has built such strong relationships with the team. Watching children grow from such a young age is what makes our work so special. We are so pleased that you find our communication helpful in keeping you informed about your daughter's progress and daily experiences. Staying connected with families is so important to us, and we love sharing all the special moments along the way. It is fantastic to hear that you appreciate the variety of activities in the baby room and how they support each child's learning and development. Providing a nurturing and engaging environment is at the heart of what we do, so knowing that it has made a difference to your family means the world. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation.
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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations Team at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's been such a privilege to watch your little boy grow in confidence and flourish during his time with us. Seeing him go from being shy to chatting about his mornings and playing with his friends is just wonderful, and we're so proud of how far he's come! We completely understand how big of a step starting nursery can be, and we're so pleased that our team has been able to support both him and you through each transition. Knowing that you've felt reassured and well-informed means so much to us. Thank you for your trust and kind word, it means the world!
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2024
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5.0 out of 5
I am very delighted to find out the nursery has many events, to accommodate
Reply from Hannah Oxley, Nursery Manager at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I am so pleased that your next little one is starting with us this year, we are looking forward to her joining us. I'm glad to hear that you are happy with what we offer.
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Review from Kirsty A (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024
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He always seems so happy and always has a great time. The staff are so friendly. His key person is so good with him but also all staff within his room (baby's one). So happy.
Reply from Hannah Oxley, Nursery Manager at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Hi Kirsty, thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Your son is a pleasure to care for and I am so pleased that you are happy with his care.
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Review from Beccie B (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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5.0 out of 5
Pre her starting, the staff were fantastic in assisting a first-time mum with a million questions and reassuring me along the way. She attended 3 settling-in sessions which the team were fantastic
Food, snacks, nappies and sun cream are all included in the cost which is really helpful.
The menus and snacks are seasonal and varied, my daughter who is usually a fussy eater at home. Somehow she manages to eat everything they give her.
The updates from the team throughout the day on the app are so lovely to see, I get pictures of her playing in the garden, messy play and lots of role play. I've also had cards for Mother's Day and Easter.
I couldn't be happier with her being there, and this is all down to the fantastic staff there.
Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations Team at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Thank you for your amazing review! We're delighted your daughter loves the toddler room at Houghton Regis. Our staff are thrilled they could support you as a first-time mum, and the app updates are a great way to stay connected. We appreciate your recommendation!
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Review from Melissa R (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations Team at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
This is wonderful to hear! We're thrilled your daughter enjoys her time at our nursery. Our staff take pride in creating a fun and nurturing environment, and it sounds like your daughter is thriving! Thank you for recognising their genuine interest and attentiveness.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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The activities seem varied and they have a variety of things to play with. Overall I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Hannah, Nursery Manager at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Thank you for your feedback on the nursery, your children are a pleasure to care for and I am pleased we have been able to support them to settle fully into the nursery, they are a delight to look after!
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Review from Jade D (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations Team at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
We're delighted to hear your son is loving the toddler room! Our supportive staff and engaging activities are key to a smooth transition, and it sounds like he's settled in wonderfully. Thank you for your fantastic review we strive to provide exceptional care, and your happiness means a lot to us.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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Our son has a dairy allergy and the team have been great in ensuring that he has dairy-free food and milk available.
Reply from Hannah, Nursery Manager at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Thank you so much for your feedback, I am so pleased that you are happy with your son's care and support at nursery, he is a generally happy little boy and a pleasure to care for.
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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Reply from Hannah, Nursery Manager at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Thank you for your lovely feedback on the nursery, we are so pleased that you've had a positive experience and thank you for sharing it. It is a pleasure to look after your little one!
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Review from Lukasz K (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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5.0 out of 5
We have been getting daily updates when collecting her in terms of what she did throughout the day as
Those updates are now done via online portal and you are able to see what your little one does.
The staff at the nursery are very helpful and our daughter has a bond with almost every single one of them. She enjoys going there and we can see a massive jump in her development since she started.
We highly recommend Ashbourne Day Nursery at Houghton Regis!
Reply from Hannah, Nursery Manager at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis
Thank you for the lovely feedback. It's been wonderful to see your little one settle into the nursery and become more confident, she is a pleasure to care for and interact with. Thank you for sharing your experience, I am so pleased that you are happy with her care and development.
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Overview of Review Score
The Review Score of 9.5 (9.453) out of 10 for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 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:
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a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.924 for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis is calculated as follows: ( (122 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.924
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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 4.529 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis is based on 11 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 104 number of registered child places is 20.8. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.8 = 0.529
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.