Parents Comments

“We feel that Lewis has had the best start in life he/we could have wished for. His time at nursery has been very special and we will never forget the good times he has shared with you.”

Gill North

“The staff are well organised, always positive and friendly, never seem fed up, professional, caring, respectful, etc. Also I must mention how clean the nursery is.”

Sara Moffat

“Always a friendly welcome/atmosphere and friendly, helpful, dedicated staff. We have been 100% satisfied with the care our daughters have received and I know that they both have been very happy with you.”

Deborah Dearden

“Thank you so much for the fantastic care you have given Charlie for the last three and half years. We will always come back with baby number two!!”

Caroline Nicholas

“The ladies are always happy and this makes the children happy. I can’t pinpoint one best thing as there are lots of great things that Tottington do. Thanks a million for making her time at Tottington a very happy one!!”

Lisa Mounfield

“Once again my second child who has attended your excellent nursery has had a tremendous time in your care. Jasmine loves the days she is due to attend and has developed and grown to the polite and funny little girl she is today with your help and attention to detail.”

Sandy Johnson

‘Outstanding’ OFSTED inspection March 2008

"Children enjoy premises which are magnificently organised to meet their needs."

"A sumptuous wealth of high quality toys and resources complement the children’s learning brilliantly."

"Children thrive because of excellent procedures which staff implement consistently throughout the nursery."

"Safety issues are given very high priority, both indoors and outdoors. Rigorous risk assessments are completed for the premises and outings. Staff are constantly vigilant in ensuring the premises and outdoor areas are secured and a record is maintained of persons who visit the nursery."

"Children enjoy a superb range of healthy meals and snacks, which are suited to their individual dietary needs."

"Staff are extremely enthusiastic, which motivates the children to learn."

"Children become engrossed in an excellent range of purposeful indoor and outdoor activities, which provide high levels of challenge, suited to their ages and stages of development."

"Management and staff are extremely proactive. They have worked as a team to devise a system for implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum within the nursery."

"The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. The well qualified staff team, which includes teacher support, demonstrate admirable knowledge of the Foundation Stage curriculum."

"Staff interact perfectly with the children, motivating them enthusiastically, providing clear explanations and enhancing children’s learning magnificently."

"Children have formed solid relationships with staff, who smile and greet them warmly when they arrive."

"Staff act as excellent role models and have very high expectations for children’s behaviour. They use superb routines and set appropriate boundaries, which are sensitively reinforced in line with the levels of children’s understanding and maturity."

"Management and staff have built up excellent working relationships with parents and carers, based on honesty, trust and professionalism."

"The registered providers take a very strong and active interest in the nursery. They have created an inclusive environment in which every child matters. This enables all children to make excellent progress."

"Many of the staff have worked in the setting for several years. They demonstrate a strong commitment towards the nursery."

"Management use rigorous employment, induction and supervision systems to ensure staff are well suited to their roles. They also place a strong emphasis on the personal development of staff."

"A broad range of robust policy and procedure statements clearly identify the operational plan, which is effectively implemented in the setting."