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137 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8JS
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06 December 2024
Our daughter started here at Hemsley House Nursery School in June, being a first time mum who was going back to work and moving to a new area I was very anxious about leaving her in childcare and wanted to make sure we chose the right place for our child. Hemsley house has been a dream, the staff are so welcoming and friendly and my daughter felt comfortable so quickly. The staff work so hard to create a happy fun environment for the children and our little girl is thriving there. We get daily updates with photos showing her playing or dancing along, she is learning new words daily and her interaction with everyone is wonderful! She gets so excited when she sees her key workers and is always so happy during her time here! Working long hours I don't ever have to worry about her care or welfare, they treat our daughter like one of their own! We are so so pleased we picked Hemsley house for our daughters first years at nursery, thank you for being fabulous!
26 November 2024
All the team have been amazing with my 20-month-old daughter starting in the nursery. She is really well settled, she goes in happy, engages in lots of different activities, and has lots of fun in the garden. The baby room teachers especially have been really supportive when I have been unsure or worried about my daughter settling. Really happy with the nursery so far
20 November 2024
Really good nursery with very lovely staff. I always have peace of mind dropping my son off. Only moving due to him starting pre-school. Thorough handovers and daily updates. The food there is always nutritious, I love seeing all the fresh fruit and food being delivered and their onsite chef who is always making delicious meals for the kids. Well run nursery and would definitely recommend.
19 September 2024
This is a nursery of 2 halves, literally. The babies unit in one location and the toddlers in another. I cannot fault the baby unit, the care was outstanding and we were always quickly informed of any issues (ie: bumps and bruises, potential illness etc.) Unfortunately this did not continue in the toddlers unit. The turnover of staff there was huge, we had several different key workers, which made it very difficult to know who to talk to. Also there was a behavioural issue with another child, my daughter was competently verbal at a young age and frequently came home reporting that she, and her friends, had been hit/pushed/kicked and generally assaulted by a particular child. I asked various members of staff to pay closer attention or keep them apart but they said they were busy and nothing changed. Since this experience she is much more timid around other children and I worry about the impact this has had on her. My advice would be either only send your child to the baby unit, or just avoid totally.
10 June 2024
I have two grandchildren at Hemsley House, and I'm so delighted at how much they enjoy their time here. (It's always tough to wave goodbye, to begin with, but this is such a happy place!) My four-year-old loves the opportunities to play and learn: he has been supported to try new things both inside and outside - the large garden area is one of his favourites and he enjoys the wide range indoors too. It's great that he's able to go back to familiar toys and games as well. He's become very fond of his key person and other staff members because they are caring and really work hard to get to know their children. Plenty of time to play alongside other children and he's made lots of friends. My 11-month-old has settled well too, thanks to the kind and sensitive care from staff and I feel lucky that Hemsley House is her nursery! Thanks so much to the knowledgeable and committed senior team and room leaders who keep the children so happy. Definitely a nursery to recommend.
18 April 2024
I can't explain how pleased we are that we moved my son to Hemsley House after issues with settling at one of the larger chains. The staff are absolutely amazing, they all have taken the time to get to know him, even those who aren't his key worker or with him every day, every message I give on drop-off is relayed to all staff and they always try their utmost to meet my requests. My son has settled in so well here and I completely trust all his needs are taken care of and I will be contacted if there are any issues. He spends a lot of time outside in the garden, which he loves and is always happy and well-fed when I pick him up. A good level of updates are provided via the app, especially during his settles which provided so much reassurance and we always receive a detailed download in person at the end of the day too. So glad we found the nursery and would definitely recommend it!
26 March 2024
My second child is currently here, full time, seems a shame the recent staff turnover but cannot fault the care they give my child. They're happy and thriving and the regular updates via the app provide me with reassurance.
08 March 2024
My daughter has attended Hemsley House Nursery since the age of seven months, and my experience has always been positive - from the baby room to young toddlers and with the transition to older toddlers. All of the staff got to know our little girl really well, very quickly and we laughed and enjoyed the milestones together. My daughter comes out of nursery well-fed, happy and with lots of stories about the fun activities she has done, all the friends she has been with and the lovely adults she has spent time with.
08 March 2024
My daughter has attended both the baby and toddler unit at Hemsley House, and I cannot fault either. The staff are incredible, attentive and supportive and have contributed massively to my daughter's learning, development and social skills. They are always on hand to help and have provided invaluable advice and guidance in milestones such as nap dropping and potty training. My daughter enjoys every day at ‘big nursery’ and is always telling me about the amazing activities she does and the delicious food she eats!
10 November 2023
My child has attended this nursery for over a year now, from the age of 11 months. All of the staff that work there have been amazing with him and really get to know your child and understand their needs well. My child has settled really well into the nursery and is happy for me to leave him in the care of the lovely staff that work there, especially his key worker, who works really hard to understand his needs and what he wants.
01 November 2023
Our daughter has attended Hemsley House Nursery and Pre-School for 18 months and absolutely loves it! All the staff are always helpful and caring. The facilities are well kept and we love the fact it’s based in two former residential houses, which adds a real homely feel. Various fun activities are provided for the children daily. We especially love the outdoor facilities and the fact the children are encouraged to be outdoors as much as possible. Overall we would highly recommend Hemsley House.
01 November 2023
Really happy with the Hemsley baby unit so far, my baby loves it and all the staff are really caring and listen to your needs and concerns. I love the fact I get updated throughout the day as this puts my mind at ease. Thank you!
30 August 2023
Thank you to all the Young Toddlers staff for all of your guidance, care and learning through play which you have done with our little one this year. The staff at Hemsley House are great facilitators, whose input, has helped to shape our daughter into the lovely girl she is becoming. She really enjoys nursery and it is a big part of her weekly routine; talking about the nursery staff, at home, as her friends. The time and emotional energy given every day is very much appreciated!
26 February 2023
My son started at Hemsley House Nursery School in January. He loves it so much he doesn't want to leave. The staff are fantastic. I can't fault this place or its staff at all. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery place.
01 February 2023
My son attends this nursery Monday to Friday and he cannot be more happy. The staff are kind and caring and really looking after him. Congratulations to all staff at Hemsley House for recently receiving an Outstanding report from Ofsted. Keep up the good work.
26 August 2022
When first looking around we loved the home from home feel and the way the staff interacted with the children. Although there were tears at drop-off for the first week or so, she quickly adapted to nursery life and is always happy and thriving when we pick her up. Communication is good with regular emails from management and I always get a speedy response with any questions or queries that I may have. They do a variety of engaging activities working on the children's development and make use of the outside space as much as possible. We get daily updates both verbally and on the app. The staff are energetic, engaging and always smiling. Our daughter loves her key worker, who is amazing with her, making sure she is happy and safe whilst building her confidence and encouraging her to reach new milestones. She’s great at communicating and working with us at all times. It really makes the whole nursery/working full time experience easier! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hemsley House Day Nursery & Pre-school!
19 July 2022
We moved from London to Maidstone and were really unsure of which nursery to put our 2-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter in and I am so glad we chose Hemsley House. Although my son cried at drop-off for the first week, they both transitioned really well into the nursery and it's clear to see that all of the staff are really engaged, caring and committed to the wellbeing and development of the kids. By week 2, my son was literally running through the door to get in. The staff go far out of their way to communicate what's going on at the nursery and to plan fun and engaging activities. They know the kids as individuals. Both the sites are fantastic - completely geared towards the kids' developmental abilities and interests. My son and daughter are always beaming when I come to pick them up. They've been there for 6 months now and I keep being more and more impressed with how they care and nurture the kids.
12 May 2022
Staff are very polite my child cries every time he leaves me in the morning but always ends up with a smile on his face from the brilliant staff. He always comes home with pictures on his daily diary on the app and he always seems to be having fun but also learning different things at the same time. The staff always update us if he hasn't eaten properly or hasn't had all his bottles. I'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone in need.
12 May 2022
I have been using Helmsley House Nursery and Pre-School for around 4 years now. My daughter went to both settings until she went to school, and now my son has been going for around a year. I adore the nursery. So many others I visited felt too clinical or impersonal. Since the second we stepped through the door it felt like a home away from home. The staff are lovely, bubbly people. I can honestly never tell if they have had a bad day (though I'm sure it happens!) as they always have a smile on their faces. They have an excellent framework for developments and keep in constant contact about a child's progress. They are very reasonably priced, especially given the location. If I've ever had an issue (which is really rare), senior staff and managers have always responded promptly and positively. I feel my children are safe, happy and well looked after. I couldn't recommend it more!
12 May 2022
Our daughter has attended Hemsley House since she was 10 months old. She has settled in well, enjoys nursery, has developed and made friends. Staff at Hemsley House are caring and professional and always happy to work with us to help reinforce whatever we are doing at home. Our daughter enjoys the large adventure garden and the freshly prepared food (which was a major draw for us). We would happily recommend Hemsley House to other parents/carers.
Latest Reviews for Hemsley House Nursery School
06 December 2024
Our daughter started here at Hemsley House Nursery School in June, being a first time mum who was going back to work and moving to a new area I was very anxious about leaving her in childcare and wanted to make sure we chose the right place for our child. Hemsley house has been a dream, the staff are so welcoming and friendly and my daughter felt comfortable so quickly. The staff work so hard to create a happy fun environment for the children and our little girl is thriving there. We get daily updates with photos showing her playing or dancing along, she is learning new words daily and her interaction with everyone is wonderful! She gets so excited when she sees her key workers and is always so happy during her time here! Working long hours I don't ever have to worry about her care or welfare, they treat our daughter like one of their own! We are so so pleased we picked Hemsley house for our daughters first years at nursery, thank you for being fabulous!
26 November 2024
All the team have been amazing with my 20-month-old daughter starting in the nursery. She is really well settled, she goes in happy, engages in lots of different activities, and has lots of fun in the garden. The baby room teachers especially have been really supportive when I have been unsure or worried about my daughter settling. Really happy with the nursery so far
20 November 2024
Really good nursery with very lovely staff. I always have peace of mind dropping my son off. Only moving due to him starting pre-school. Thorough handovers and daily updates. The food there is always nutritious, I love seeing all the fresh fruit and food being delivered and their onsite chef who is always making delicious meals for the kids. Well run nursery and would definitely recommend.
19 September 2024
This is a nursery of 2 halves, literally. The babies unit in one location and the toddlers in another. I cannot fault the baby unit, the care was outstanding and we were always quickly informed of any issues (ie: bumps and bruises, potential illness etc.) Unfortunately this did not continue in the toddlers unit. The turnover of staff there was huge, we had several different key workers, which made it very difficult to know who to talk to. Also there was a behavioural issue with another child, my daughter was competently verbal at a young age and frequently came home reporting that she, and her friends, had been hit/pushed/kicked and generally assaulted by a particular child. I asked various members of staff to pay closer attention or keep them apart but they said they were busy and nothing changed. Since this experience she is much more timid around other children and I worry about the impact this has had on her. My advice would be either only send your child to the baby unit, or just avoid totally.
10 June 2024
I have two grandchildren at Hemsley House, and I'm so delighted at how much they enjoy their time here. (It's always tough to wave goodbye, to begin with, but this is such a happy place!) My four-year-old loves the opportunities to play and learn: he has been supported to try new things both inside and outside - the large garden area is one of his favourites and he enjoys the wide range indoors too. It's great that he's able to go back to familiar toys and games as well. He's become very fond of his key person and other staff members because they are caring and really work hard to get to know their children. Plenty of time to play alongside other children and he's made lots of friends. My 11-month-old has settled well too, thanks to the kind and sensitive care from staff and I feel lucky that Hemsley House is her nursery! Thanks so much to the knowledgeable and committed senior team and room leaders who keep the children so happy. Definitely a nursery to recommend.
18 April 2024
I can't explain how pleased we are that we moved my son to Hemsley House after issues with settling at one of the larger chains. The staff are absolutely amazing, they all have taken the time to get to know him, even those who aren't his key worker or with him every day, every message I give on drop-off is relayed to all staff and they always try their utmost to meet my requests. My son has settled in so well here and I completely trust all his needs are taken care of and I will be contacted if there are any issues. He spends a lot of time outside in the garden, which he loves and is always happy and well-fed when I pick him up. A good level of updates are provided via the app, especially during his settles which provided so much reassurance and we always receive a detailed download in person at the end of the day too. So glad we found the nursery and would definitely recommend it!
26 March 2024
My second child is currently here, full time, seems a shame the recent staff turnover but cannot fault the care they give my child. They're happy and thriving and the regular updates via the app provide me with reassurance.
08 March 2024
My daughter has attended Hemsley House Nursery since the age of seven months, and my experience has always been positive - from the baby room to young toddlers and with the transition to older toddlers. All of the staff got to know our little girl really well, very quickly and we laughed and enjoyed the milestones together. My daughter comes out of nursery well-fed, happy and with lots of stories about the fun activities she has done, all the friends she has been with and the lovely adults she has spent time with.
08 March 2024
My daughter has attended both the baby and toddler unit at Hemsley House, and I cannot fault either. The staff are incredible, attentive and supportive and have contributed massively to my daughter's learning, development and social skills. They are always on hand to help and have provided invaluable advice and guidance in milestones such as nap dropping and potty training. My daughter enjoys every day at ‘big nursery’ and is always telling me about the amazing activities she does and the delicious food she eats!
10 November 2023
My child has attended this nursery for over a year now, from the age of 11 months. All of the staff that work there have been amazing with him and really get to know your child and understand their needs well. My child has settled really well into the nursery and is happy for me to leave him in the care of the lovely staff that work there, especially his key worker, who works really hard to understand his needs and what he wants.
01 November 2023
Our daughter has attended Hemsley House Nursery and Pre-School for 18 months and absolutely loves it! All the staff are always helpful and caring. The facilities are well kept and we love the fact it’s based in two former residential houses, which adds a real homely feel. Various fun activities are provided for the children daily. We especially love the outdoor facilities and the fact the children are encouraged to be outdoors as much as possible. Overall we would highly recommend Hemsley House.
01 November 2023
Really happy with the Hemsley baby unit so far, my baby loves it and all the staff are really caring and listen to your needs and concerns. I love the fact I get updated throughout the day as this puts my mind at ease. Thank you!
30 August 2023
Thank you to all the Young Toddlers staff for all of your guidance, care and learning through play which you have done with our little one this year. The staff at Hemsley House are great facilitators, whose input, has helped to shape our daughter into the lovely girl she is becoming. She really enjoys nursery and it is a big part of her weekly routine; talking about the nursery staff, at home, as her friends. The time and emotional energy given every day is very much appreciated!
26 February 2023
My son started at Hemsley House Nursery School in January. He loves it so much he doesn't want to leave. The staff are fantastic. I can't fault this place or its staff at all. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery place.
01 February 2023
My son attends this nursery Monday to Friday and he cannot be more happy. The staff are kind and caring and really looking after him. Congratulations to all staff at Hemsley House for recently receiving an Outstanding report from Ofsted. Keep up the good work.
26 August 2022
When first looking around we loved the home from home feel and the way the staff interacted with the children. Although there were tears at drop-off for the first week or so, she quickly adapted to nursery life and is always happy and thriving when we pick her up. Communication is good with regular emails from management and I always get a speedy response with any questions or queries that I may have. They do a variety of engaging activities working on the children's development and make use of the outside space as much as possible. We get daily updates both verbally and on the app. The staff are energetic, engaging and always smiling. Our daughter loves her key worker, who is amazing with her, making sure she is happy and safe whilst building her confidence and encouraging her to reach new milestones. She’s great at communicating and working with us at all times. It really makes the whole nursery/working full time experience easier! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hemsley House Day Nursery & Pre-school!
19 July 2022
We moved from London to Maidstone and were really unsure of which nursery to put our 2-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter in and I am so glad we chose Hemsley House. Although my son cried at drop-off for the first week, they both transitioned really well into the nursery and it's clear to see that all of the staff are really engaged, caring and committed to the wellbeing and development of the kids. By week 2, my son was literally running through the door to get in. The staff go far out of their way to communicate what's going on at the nursery and to plan fun and engaging activities. They know the kids as individuals. Both the sites are fantastic - completely geared towards the kids' developmental abilities and interests. My son and daughter are always beaming when I come to pick them up. They've been there for 6 months now and I keep being more and more impressed with how they care and nurture the kids.
12 May 2022
Staff are very polite my child cries every time he leaves me in the morning but always ends up with a smile on his face from the brilliant staff. He always comes home with pictures on his daily diary on the app and he always seems to be having fun but also learning different things at the same time. The staff always update us if he hasn't eaten properly or hasn't had all his bottles. I'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone in need.
12 May 2022
I have been using Helmsley House Nursery and Pre-School for around 4 years now. My daughter went to both settings until she went to school, and now my son has been going for around a year. I adore the nursery. So many others I visited felt too clinical or impersonal. Since the second we stepped through the door it felt like a home away from home. The staff are lovely, bubbly people. I can honestly never tell if they have had a bad day (though I'm sure it happens!) as they always have a smile on their faces. They have an excellent framework for developments and keep in constant contact about a child's progress. They are very reasonably priced, especially given the location. If I've ever had an issue (which is really rare), senior staff and managers have always responded promptly and positively. I feel my children are safe, happy and well looked after. I couldn't recommend it more!
12 May 2022
Our daughter has attended Hemsley House since she was 10 months old. She has settled in well, enjoys nursery, has developed and made friends. Staff at Hemsley House are caring and professional and always happy to work with us to help reinforce whatever we are doing at home. Our daughter enjoys the large adventure garden and the freshly prepared food (which was a major draw for us). We would happily recommend Hemsley House to other parents/carers.