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The Old School, Main Street, Honington, Grantham, NG32 2PG
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25 February 2025
Calm and nurturing environment for babies and toddlers. Really lovely staff and good communication with parents - they use an app to update through the day and always have a clear handover at pick up. Really pleased with the care for our daughter and would recommend to others!
25 February 2025
Do not pick any other nursery in this area! Having lived in the area for 25 years and had experience of many local settings, the Old School Nursery by far exceeds others. Each child is cared for as an individual in a home from home setting. The small size means the care is like a large family but with the advantage over child minders of social interaction with a few more children. There is an outdoors ethos and nurturing environment. Whether your child has a routine or each day goes with the flow the nursery adapts to the little one's needs. Their comprehensive learning environment I cannot believe what my daughter has learnt in terms of emotions, counting, speech, communication and motor development. Most of all the staff are lovely and my daughter reaches out for them each morning. She even asks at 2 years old to go and play at nursery on our weekend! I would definitely recommend this nursery to any parents.
25 February 2025
What a wonderful nursery in a beautiful setting. I personally find the app fantastic. Daily updates are so reassuring and make us as parents feel included our daughter's day, and also gives us nuggets of information that we can use to aid conversation with her when she gets home. Staff are so caring, very helpful and extremely flexible. The team are genuinely interested in her development and are proactive in ensuring the schedule works for you. I trust my daughter is in safe hands when she's there.
21 February 2025
Excellent nursery! Both daughters who have attended have loved going and have bonded amazingly with their key workers. All the staff are so lovely and easy to talk to and they work with you to ensure the best care for the children they are looking after. Definitely recommend.
18 February 2025
We've been part of this nursery for years now, with both of my children attending, and I honestly can't recommend it enough. The setting is just wonderful - homely, welcoming, and full of opportunities for the children to engage with nature and each other. I really love the hygge approach, and I feel it's been so beneficial for my children, helping them feel safe, happy, and nurtured. The staff are fantastic - friendly, warm, and brilliant with the children. My eldest, who has now moved on to primary school, is excelling in phonics and other areas and I put a huge part of that down to the activities and experiences she had here. It really prepared her so well. And I have to mention the food - my children have made it very clear that nursery meals are far superior to my own cooking! All in all, it's just a brilliant nursery, and I feel lucky that both of my children have had the chance to be part of it.
18 February 2025
I cannot fault The Old School Nursery, our son has been attending for just over 2 years and loves going to nursery. The staff are all kind and caring, the setting is an ideal size as to be stimulating but not overwhelming and he always eats really well (all delicious home-cooked food). Our younger son will be starting soon and we have no concerns about the nurturing environment he'll be entering and the care he'll receive. He will likely come on leaps and bounds just as his brother did.
18 February 2025
Our son has settled into the Old School Nursery brilliantly. Most importantly, he is happy, but he is also challenged and supported to make progress against the developmental steps. Communication from the nursery is effective, and we love getting regular updates and seeing what he's getting up to- it helps us talk to him about his play at home. The hygge approach makes the environment inviting and cosy. Outdoor learning is a key part of the children's learning which we love. Parents/carers are warmly welcomed inside at pick up/drop off. We would highly recommend!
18 February 2025
Such a beautiful nursery set in a lovely rural location. The staff are amazing and plan new activities for the children daily and the amazing cook prepares the most delicious home-cooked meals which my daughter has enjoyed. She has been going since she was 7 months and has thrived and grown from a crawling baby to a writing, potty-trained little pre-schooler. She will be starting school this September well-prepared!
14 February 2025
Our son loves attending The Old School Nursery, he receives delicious meals, and fantastic care and support from all the staff. The wonderful staff keep us updated throughout the day on what he has been up to via an app which is reassuring and we can see how well he is developing as well. The outdoor space at the nursery is fantastic and they get the children outside and exploring in all weathers which is great. Our daughter has now left the nursery to go to school but still loves popping in and saying hello which shows how much of an impact it has had on her too.
14 February 2025
I would highly recommend The Old School Nursery - from the moment I arrived for a first viewing, both myself and my son felt so welcome and at home. The staff have been wonderful in helping him to settle in and sending me updates during the day showing him happily involved in the many activities they offer. I love how much time they spend outdoors, and my son especially loves watching the donkeys over the wall! It has been so lovely to see him flourish over the time he has attended the nursery so far, and I know he will continue to thrive thanks to the care and dedication of the staff and the fantastic environment they have created.
14 February 2025
I cannot praise this nursery more highly; my daughter is now in pre-school and after receiving such fantastic care for both of our children over the last 6 years it's going to feel like a loss in our lives when she heads to school in September. The care and attention to the children's development is superb, as is the communication with the parents and the photos and progress updates on the app brighten up my day. The staff know all the children really well and the small setting allows the children to build fantastic relationships with both staff and children alike. The support we received when toilet training was nothing short of excellent and the preparation for school work currently being conducted is fun, fresh and effective - I am in no doubt that my child will be ready to start school with confidence due to the efforts of this nursery. The outdoor space and connection to the countryside continue to be a real asset. We will really miss being part of The Old School family!
13 February 2025
Lovely friendly and caring nursery. Staff are great and the environment is calming. A range of activities and outdoor play. Always seems a variety of food. Staff have been helpful and encouraging in potty training.
13 February 2025
My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery. The small numbers is perfect for her as it made it less daunting for her when she first started. The staff have been brilliant and are very caring and friendly. The food has a lot of variety and is always healthy. We like that they play outside a lot and are not put off by the wet and cold, we have recommended this nursery to friends.
10 February 2025
Feel very lucky that I found The Old School Nursery! The staff are absolutely amazing - they've created such a warm, nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home. I love the regular updates and adorable photos of his day I get sent through on the app. The home-cooked meals are a huge hit with my little one - he always looks forward to mealtime! They always make an effort to go outside in the garden or for walks around the village, which I think is brilliant. I'm so grateful for the care and attention he receives here, would highly recommend to any parent.
10 February 2025
Absolutely amazing nursery and so glad that I picked The Old School for my baby girl. She is absolutely thriving and with being there 5 days a week, it's so nice that they provide brilliant updates every day. And as a first-time mum I really do appreciate the time they take to speak to us about her growth and progress. You really do feel like one of the family there and it's fab. They help with getting to know other parents as well. They work with us to not only to make sure our little one is comfortable and happy but also to ensure we are comfortable and happy. The food is also top nich and they share the recipes with us when there is a meal that my little one seems to really love so I can also make it at home.
06 February 2025
We have experienced a few nurseries but this has got to be the best by far for many reasons. It's home from home but with many added extras. I couldn't want more for my son. I would highly recommend it to anyone. I appreciate all the staff, just the ease of everything. The communication is excellent, nothing is too much trouble, they are supportive in every way. What an outstanding nursery!
19 February 2024
The Old School nursery is a lovely setting for children putting their needs at the heart. It has a great balance of indoor and outside space. It encourages learning through play and is supportive of what and where children want to learn and develop. The staff get to know your children well and are able to share with you what they get up to in the day. Both of our children love the nursery.
14 February 2024
Fantastic staff, led by a brilliant leader. Our child loves spending time at the nursery and has really bonded with the staff. The team use good apps to keep us informed of how the wee one is getting on, along with honest feedback of how he is developing. The food is very balanced and our child always eats well. He does full days and we take advantage of the 08:00 am start and late close Mon - Fri. The setting is very well laid out and the views for the little ones are fantastic, enabling them to take in the good clean countryside air. Really very pleased with the service; would recommend it to anyone.
14 February 2024
Such a wonderful nursery with a homely feel. My son loves it here and I know he is being looked after by wonderful staff who truly care about him. They encourage his development by incorporating things he has shown an interest in into activities. They have an amazing outdoor space, where he gets to explore and look at the animals in the neighbouring fields. They use an app to provide regular updates throughout the day - it is great when they share a photo and I can see how much he is enjoying himself. I am so glad I found this nursery, I cannot recommend it highly enough. I wouldn't take my son anywhere else!
09 February 2024
I moved my 2 children from a larger nursery to attend this setting on Fridays and have been more than happy with my choice. I worried a bit with my eldest settling in as he's 4 but the staff have made the transition really easy for him and always make sure he's welcomed in at drop off. The Old School has such a homely feel to it and I feel like the staff really know my children, even though they only attend 1 day a week! They have a lovely outside space for the children to play in and keep you updated throughout the day on the app with photos and comments about the kid's day. They're always super helpful too with anything you ask - it really is a home from home and I'll be sad when my eldest leaves this summer to start school!
Latest Reviews for The Old School Nursery
25 February 2025
Calm and nurturing environment for babies and toddlers. Really lovely staff and good communication with parents - they use an app to update through the day and always have a clear handover at pick up. Really pleased with the care for our daughter and would recommend to others!
25 February 2025
Do not pick any other nursery in this area! Having lived in the area for 25 years and had experience of many local settings, the Old School Nursery by far exceeds others. Each child is cared for as an individual in a home from home setting. The small size means the care is like a large family but with the advantage over child minders of social interaction with a few more children. There is an outdoors ethos and nurturing environment. Whether your child has a routine or each day goes with the flow the nursery adapts to the little one's needs. Their comprehensive learning environment I cannot believe what my daughter has learnt in terms of emotions, counting, speech, communication and motor development. Most of all the staff are lovely and my daughter reaches out for them each morning. She even asks at 2 years old to go and play at nursery on our weekend! I would definitely recommend this nursery to any parents.
25 February 2025
What a wonderful nursery in a beautiful setting. I personally find the app fantastic. Daily updates are so reassuring and make us as parents feel included our daughter's day, and also gives us nuggets of information that we can use to aid conversation with her when she gets home. Staff are so caring, very helpful and extremely flexible. The team are genuinely interested in her development and are proactive in ensuring the schedule works for you. I trust my daughter is in safe hands when she's there.
21 February 2025
Excellent nursery! Both daughters who have attended have loved going and have bonded amazingly with their key workers. All the staff are so lovely and easy to talk to and they work with you to ensure the best care for the children they are looking after. Definitely recommend.
18 February 2025
We've been part of this nursery for years now, with both of my children attending, and I honestly can't recommend it enough. The setting is just wonderful - homely, welcoming, and full of opportunities for the children to engage with nature and each other. I really love the hygge approach, and I feel it's been so beneficial for my children, helping them feel safe, happy, and nurtured. The staff are fantastic - friendly, warm, and brilliant with the children. My eldest, who has now moved on to primary school, is excelling in phonics and other areas and I put a huge part of that down to the activities and experiences she had here. It really prepared her so well. And I have to mention the food - my children have made it very clear that nursery meals are far superior to my own cooking! All in all, it's just a brilliant nursery, and I feel lucky that both of my children have had the chance to be part of it.
18 February 2025
I cannot fault The Old School Nursery, our son has been attending for just over 2 years and loves going to nursery. The staff are all kind and caring, the setting is an ideal size as to be stimulating but not overwhelming and he always eats really well (all delicious home-cooked food). Our younger son will be starting soon and we have no concerns about the nurturing environment he'll be entering and the care he'll receive. He will likely come on leaps and bounds just as his brother did.
18 February 2025
Our son has settled into the Old School Nursery brilliantly. Most importantly, he is happy, but he is also challenged and supported to make progress against the developmental steps. Communication from the nursery is effective, and we love getting regular updates and seeing what he's getting up to- it helps us talk to him about his play at home. The hygge approach makes the environment inviting and cosy. Outdoor learning is a key part of the children's learning which we love. Parents/carers are warmly welcomed inside at pick up/drop off. We would highly recommend!
18 February 2025
Such a beautiful nursery set in a lovely rural location. The staff are amazing and plan new activities for the children daily and the amazing cook prepares the most delicious home-cooked meals which my daughter has enjoyed. She has been going since she was 7 months and has thrived and grown from a crawling baby to a writing, potty-trained little pre-schooler. She will be starting school this September well-prepared!
14 February 2025
Our son loves attending The Old School Nursery, he receives delicious meals, and fantastic care and support from all the staff. The wonderful staff keep us updated throughout the day on what he has been up to via an app which is reassuring and we can see how well he is developing as well. The outdoor space at the nursery is fantastic and they get the children outside and exploring in all weathers which is great. Our daughter has now left the nursery to go to school but still loves popping in and saying hello which shows how much of an impact it has had on her too.
14 February 2025
I would highly recommend The Old School Nursery - from the moment I arrived for a first viewing, both myself and my son felt so welcome and at home. The staff have been wonderful in helping him to settle in and sending me updates during the day showing him happily involved in the many activities they offer. I love how much time they spend outdoors, and my son especially loves watching the donkeys over the wall! It has been so lovely to see him flourish over the time he has attended the nursery so far, and I know he will continue to thrive thanks to the care and dedication of the staff and the fantastic environment they have created.
14 February 2025
I cannot praise this nursery more highly; my daughter is now in pre-school and after receiving such fantastic care for both of our children over the last 6 years it's going to feel like a loss in our lives when she heads to school in September. The care and attention to the children's development is superb, as is the communication with the parents and the photos and progress updates on the app brighten up my day. The staff know all the children really well and the small setting allows the children to build fantastic relationships with both staff and children alike. The support we received when toilet training was nothing short of excellent and the preparation for school work currently being conducted is fun, fresh and effective - I am in no doubt that my child will be ready to start school with confidence due to the efforts of this nursery. The outdoor space and connection to the countryside continue to be a real asset. We will really miss being part of The Old School family!
13 February 2025
Lovely friendly and caring nursery. Staff are great and the environment is calming. A range of activities and outdoor play. Always seems a variety of food. Staff have been helpful and encouraging in potty training.
13 February 2025
My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery. The small numbers is perfect for her as it made it less daunting for her when she first started. The staff have been brilliant and are very caring and friendly. The food has a lot of variety and is always healthy. We like that they play outside a lot and are not put off by the wet and cold, we have recommended this nursery to friends.
10 February 2025
Feel very lucky that I found The Old School Nursery! The staff are absolutely amazing - they've created such a warm, nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home. I love the regular updates and adorable photos of his day I get sent through on the app. The home-cooked meals are a huge hit with my little one - he always looks forward to mealtime! They always make an effort to go outside in the garden or for walks around the village, which I think is brilliant. I'm so grateful for the care and attention he receives here, would highly recommend to any parent.
10 February 2025
Absolutely amazing nursery and so glad that I picked The Old School for my baby girl. She is absolutely thriving and with being there 5 days a week, it's so nice that they provide brilliant updates every day. And as a first-time mum I really do appreciate the time they take to speak to us about her growth and progress. You really do feel like one of the family there and it's fab. They help with getting to know other parents as well. They work with us to not only to make sure our little one is comfortable and happy but also to ensure we are comfortable and happy. The food is also top nich and they share the recipes with us when there is a meal that my little one seems to really love so I can also make it at home.
06 February 2025
We have experienced a few nurseries but this has got to be the best by far for many reasons. It's home from home but with many added extras. I couldn't want more for my son. I would highly recommend it to anyone. I appreciate all the staff, just the ease of everything. The communication is excellent, nothing is too much trouble, they are supportive in every way. What an outstanding nursery!
19 February 2024
The Old School nursery is a lovely setting for children putting their needs at the heart. It has a great balance of indoor and outside space. It encourages learning through play and is supportive of what and where children want to learn and develop. The staff get to know your children well and are able to share with you what they get up to in the day. Both of our children love the nursery.
14 February 2024
Fantastic staff, led by a brilliant leader. Our child loves spending time at the nursery and has really bonded with the staff. The team use good apps to keep us informed of how the wee one is getting on, along with honest feedback of how he is developing. The food is very balanced and our child always eats well. He does full days and we take advantage of the 08:00 am start and late close Mon - Fri. The setting is very well laid out and the views for the little ones are fantastic, enabling them to take in the good clean countryside air. Really very pleased with the service; would recommend it to anyone.
14 February 2024
Such a wonderful nursery with a homely feel. My son loves it here and I know he is being looked after by wonderful staff who truly care about him. They encourage his development by incorporating things he has shown an interest in into activities. They have an amazing outdoor space, where he gets to explore and look at the animals in the neighbouring fields. They use an app to provide regular updates throughout the day - it is great when they share a photo and I can see how much he is enjoying himself. I am so glad I found this nursery, I cannot recommend it highly enough. I wouldn't take my son anywhere else!
09 February 2024
I moved my 2 children from a larger nursery to attend this setting on Fridays and have been more than happy with my choice. I worried a bit with my eldest settling in as he's 4 but the staff have made the transition really easy for him and always make sure he's welcomed in at drop off. The Old School has such a homely feel to it and I feel like the staff really know my children, even though they only attend 1 day a week! They have a lovely outside space for the children to play in and keep you updated throughout the day on the app with photos and comments about the kid's day. They're always super helpful too with anything you ask - it really is a home from home and I'll be sad when my eldest leaves this summer to start school!