Robert Owen Nursery School and Children's Centre

As an experienced teacher myself, this was my number one choice for a nursery and it has definitely proved to be a superb setting! A fantastic nursery with qualified teachers and experienced staff in all classrooms. Very innovative and stimulating for the children. Great outdoor space and a nurturing environment. My son loves it and shares new learning with me regularly, whether it’s a new song he has learnt or a new skill!

I can highly recommend Robert Owen! We have been with the nursery for almost a year now. 1. The staff is very professional and responsive to individual needs and circumstances. I like the proactive approach they employ by trying to engage kids into variety of activities, crafts, exploration of nature (having forest school once a week). 2. The kids are very well looked after: we never had an occasion of getting any virus or desease caused by the child being wet or dressed inappropriately during adverse weather conditions. 3. They have huge garden and interesting play area. Kids can spend as much time outside as they want. 4. Great library. They have great variety of books. The nursery respects International languages environment for bilingual kids. 5. Transparent and timely reporting system. You can see what the kid was doing/is up to. 6. Amazing headteacher, who cares and knows every child and family. Thank you very much, Robert Owen's team!

Robert Owen's is a great setting with good outside space but what really makes this nursery wonderful are the staff. The teachers and practitioners seem to have a wealth of experience. I love how much effort is made to know and understand every child, to let them follow their own interests with guidance and structure where needed. Every member of staff that I have interacted with is full of positive energy, appears diligent and always very caring.The admin team have been helpful and accommodating allowing us to make last minute changes and patiently explaining the sign-up and payment process to us.My daughter loves it there and if I was allowed to stay too I would :)

Robert Owen puts the children at the heart of their plan. The teachers and carers do a phenomenal job of caring for them, fostering their independence and relationships with other children and grown-ups and stimulating their curiosity. The staff always seem to strike the right balance between structured activities and free play. My middle son absolutely loved his time there and it prepared him well for school. My youngest son is there now and is enjoying experiences in the wonderful playground and at Forest School too! I'd highly recommend this nursery for anyone looking for flexible, reliable childcare but in particular for anyone looking for a joyful, creative environment for their little ones!

Robert Owen Nursery is staffed by people who genuinely care about the children and families that attend. My daughter has truly flourished here; she loves attending each day and it has set her up for school next year. The teachers plan brilliant activities - qualified early years teachers really make the difference here, and fantastic headteacher Colette and deputy head John. The support staff in the nursery room are all fab with my daughter, they all know her name and what she likes.The early years literacy and numeracy is great - they read a book together at story time daily. They also learn about different cultures and beliefs, and celebrate events together. It is a wonderful place.The setting of the nursery is also really good - they garden together, growing fruit and vegetables. They also have the attached community garden which they visit each week (the older children do forest school there). They have a large playground area with equipment.The only gripe might be the small inefficiencies of the office staff at times, but this is truly a minor thing. I will be sad when we leave this nursery next year to go to school - it is a gem.

Robert Owen is an absolutely wonderful Nursery School. We have had a long and happy history with Robert Owen. My son (now 10) and daughter (now 6) still have many happy memories from their time there. My 2 year old has just started. She absolutely loves going and has settled in incredibly well and adores her key worker.The team are incredibly committed, professional, experienced and knowledgeable. They really think about how to bring out the best in each child, carefully thinking about how to incorporate the child’s interests and using a wonderful array of play equipment to spark their imagination. The outdoor space is incredible - my children had / have lots of space to explore and using the various play equipment have grown in confidence.My children were brilliantly prepared for the move to school and managed the move with confidence.The communication between the class and home is great. They really got to know my children and I would wholeheartedly and without hesitation, recommend Robert Owen. It’s no accident that Robert Owen continues to be achieve an outstanding ofsted rating!Robert Owen is not just a nursery school it’s a local gem!

Robert Owen is an excellent nursery - the care both of my children received was great. The team are very professional and caring. The garden is a huge space and the rooms have lots of great toys and educational materials. Highly recommended.

I couldn’t asked for a better nursery for my son, they have done nothing but be accommodating taking the time in getting to know my son and helping him with his speech and language. They have always been very polite and helpful to me so I can not complain about the admin or the rest of the staff. My daughter also went there and she loved it also. I really would recommend them. At first when my son started I was a bit worried as I had got use to the staff of my daughters class when she went and was hoping to have the same class and due to suffering mental health I was bit apprehensive about him going into a different class with different staff and in all honesty it’s been the best they really do care about my son and you can tell it is genuine. They genuinely want the best for him and who doesn’t want that for their child or from somewhere looking after your child.

Please don't be discouraged by the negative reviews.My LO attended Robert Owen, even though only for a short period of time, the experience we had was nothing but positive.The staff and teachers were incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and most importantly, patient. My LO had a great time there and I really saw how much she grew and developed as a little human.The only reason we left is because we are relocating, otherwise I could see us sticking with Robert Owen knowing that our LO is in very capable hands.

My Daughter has been at Robert Owen Nursery for 18 months, and I cannot recommend the setting enough! Aside from being brilliantly run by Colette and the team, the setting is wonderful and we have watched as our daughter has flourished. She absolutely loves it and we're so thankful to everyone who has made her experience there unforgettable.