Parent Feedback
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July 2023 Parent Feedback
Why did you choose Ducklings Preschool?
"Ducklings was recommended to me by a friend as I was concerned with my daughters development. After visiting the setting I instantly felt comfortable with the team and surroundings, and felt they would be able to support my daughters needs."
"Locality. Excellent reputation. Facilities/ outdoor space."
"Range of activities. Recommended."
"Nearest and had spaces available. Loved how much space indoors and outdoors there is, especially outdoors."
"I was told by a lot of people how amazing it is and our daughter had a problem with new people and was extremely shy. "
"Reputation and Emma!"
"The best we visited and was perfect."
"Fantastic outside are for children. Warm and welcoming staff. Good parking for drop off/ pick up."
"Location, reputation (highly recommended by friends) and flexibility with school holidays."
"As before - The friendly staff. The huge outside space. Forest School. Flexible hours (PAYG and before/after hours available). Affordable :)"
"Because of the setting and outdoor space, and that we felt it was the best local nursery."
"Reviews. Local"
"Local. Friendly. Cjhild appeared happy and comfortable."
"Because older siblings attended and I have 100% trust in the staff and love that they encourage so much outside play/ learning.
"As abefore - I love the fact it is in a 'school' building. The staff are always friendly and enthusiastic. Daughter is always talking about the different activities she does,"
"Older sibling experience was so great, wouldn't choose anywhere else when you have already found the best setting."
"Ducklings came highly recommended from friends whose children had previously attended."
"Close to the are we had moved to, and it was highly recommended by lots of families we met."
"Recommended by a friend, also works well for my school run/ work route. After visiting the preshcool we knew it was great for our daughter, allowed her to be independent with lots to learn and do."
"It's in good place, natural, forest school."
"Other parents were saying how brilliant it is and I wasn't happy in existing environment."
"The Forest School and wrap around hours. The outside space. When we visited the children all seemed happy and very well cared for."
"Large setting with outdoor space. Good recommendations."
"The locations, the warm friendly staff, the activities."
"Location, facilities, space, outdoor space, staff."
What do you like about Ducklings Preschool?
"Ducklings was recommended to me by a friend as I was concerned with my daughters development. After visiting the setting I instantly felt comfortable with the team and surroundings, and felt they would be able to support my daughters needs."
"Locality. Excellent reputation. Facilities/ outdoor space."
"Range of activities. Recommended."
"Nearest and had spaces available. Loved how much space indoors and outdoors there is, especially outdoors."
"I was told by a lot of people how amazing it is and our daughter had a problem with new people and was extremely shy. "
"Reputation and Emma!"
"The best we visited and was perfect."
"Fantastic outside are for children. Warm and welcoming staff. Good parking for drop off/ pick up."
"Location, reputation (highly recommended by friends) and flexibility with school holidays."
"Location, facilities, space, outdoor space, staff."
"Because of the setting and outdoor space, and that we felt it was the best local nursery."
"Reviews. Local."
"Local. Friendly. Child appeared happy and comfortable."
"Because older siblings attended and I have 100% trust in the staff and love that they encourage so much outside play/ learning."
"Older sibling experience was so great, wouldn't choose anywhere else when you have already found the best setting."
Ducklings can highly recommended from friends whose children had previously attended.""
"Close to the are we had moved to, and it was highly recommended by lots of families we met."
"Recommended by a friend, also works well for my school run/ work route. After visiting the preschool we knew it was great for our daughter, allowed her to be independent with lots to learn and do."
"It's in good place, natural, forest school."
"Other parents were saying how brilliant it is and I wasn't happy in existing environment."
"The Forest School and wrap around hours. The outside space. When we visited the children all seemed happy and very well cared for."
"Large setting with outdoor space. Good recommendations."
"The locations, the warm friendly staff, the activities."
Any other comments?
A chance for you to tell us anything that we have done well or if we have not lived up to your expectations.
"My daughter has thrived at Ducklings. The whole team have been a huge support, particularly Joselyn who has truly gone above and beyond to support my daughter. Emma for supporting with taking my daughter to ballet every week, which has really built her confidence. I literally can't thank you enough. A truly wonderful preschool."
"Thank you for giving my children a great start in life."
"Thank you for our sons great preschool experience. The range of things he has done is incredible. Thanks for being a great team."
"Again, all of the staff and the way it is run is absolutely fantastic. Keep it up ladies."
"Everything is fab and my daughter loves it. She has grown and developed so well. Thank you to you all."
"The staff's enthusiasm about the children. To see how comfortable our children are running into the classroom every morning is a joy, and makes us feel so relaxed as parent to now our children are being cared for so well. Thank you :)"
"Tapestry input from staff is fantastic! Superb provision - thank you for everything! You have enabled our girls to learn and flourish!"
"Keep being amazing! Thank you! Always polite and friendly. Listen to concerns. Easy to talk to and approachable."
"Both kids have loved it here and we will miss it so much."
"Stay amazing as cannot fault Ducklings. Staff are wonderful too."
"I have always been extremely happy with the care provided by Ducklings staff and my child speaks very highly of all staff members. It has been a great relief to feel he is cared for so well."
"You are all fab, thank you :)"
"We feel very lucky that our son had such a great preschool and that both boys can continue to enjoy the holiday club."
"Thank you for allowing daughter to grow and flourish. She absolutely adores little Ducklings."
"Very good!!!"
"I would love some 'homework' books to do at home and return to school or bedtime reading. Anything to support what you do which is excellent - Thank You!"
"Nothing negative to say, daughter loves Ducklings so much and talks about preschool and Emma all the time at home."
"Thank You!! You've always gone above and beyond. Be really sad when it's time to leave."
"Thank you to everyone, you are all Amazing."
"Ducklings has been fantastic and I'm so pleased daughter has been able to attend."
June 2022 Parent Feedback
Why did you choose Ducklings Preschool?
"A relatives recommendation and absolutely love the feeling and vibes when we did our tour."
"I heard how amazing it was form a family member and I knew you could support son with his autism and being non verbal."
"Word of mouth from friends."
"I chose it originally for my first child on the setting and feel of the staff. Since then it has gone from strength to strength and wouldn't send my child anywhere else."
"Warmth of staff. Amazing setting with lots of outdoor space. Free flow play opportunities."
"Recommended by man. Most humane settling in during COVID times. Excellent facilities. Mixed age children able to play together."
"I chose Ducklings preschool because they provide a big outdoor space for the children to learn and explore, and the caring, nurturing environment that the preschool offers."
What do you like about Ducklings Preschool?
"The space available, the freedom for them to be able to use independence and choose which room they would like to be in and what activities to do. The staff are very welcoming."
"Everything! Very understanding, kind and caring."
"Ducklings have helped son so much. The staff are absolutely amazing not only with son but myself too. Son wouldn't be where he is today without you guys."
"Everything! I couldn't recommend highly enough."
"I don't like Ducklings, I LOVE Ducklings! The staff go above and beyond, they communicate brilliantly, put the children's needs and wants first at all times and manage the setting excellently."
"Staff are warm, welcoming, personable and approachable. Learning opportunities that are available to our daughters is fantastic. Excellent communication with regard to learning and progress, through to Tapestry and newsletter."
"The set up is great - brilliant outdoor space and lots to do. I like the 'school' environment to. All the staff are lovely and son seem very happy."
"I like the child friendly environment that the preschool offers and the big outdoor space that the children have to play and develop."
Any other comments?
A chance for you to tell us anything that we have done well or if we have not lived up to your expectations.
"Daughter absolutely loves attending Ducklings. She actually cries if she can't come. Every staff member goes above and beyond expectations! Thank you for all the care and learning!"
"Just to say thank you. Son has changed so much and it's all down to you. A huge thank you to Joselyn who helps and supports us at home with ideas and strategies. We are so grateful."
"I think the setting is amazing and my daughter has flourished whilst completely enjoying it all!"
"I cannot thank you enough - daughter has found setlling at Ducklings quite a challenge but you have made me feel comfortable and happy by adapting to daughters needs to make her settle as well as she can."
"Love opportunity for Forest School! An all round fantastic provision for our daughters both have and are continuing to flourish! THANK YOU. Great communication from Danielle with regard to anything office related. Accomodating when possible if need to change session."
"We LOVE the Tapestry updates and wish there were more (appreciate everyone is super busy!)."
June 2021 Parent Feedback
Why did you choose Ducklings Preschool?
"Ducklings has always had a homely feeling to it. The outdoor space and resources available is outstanding. The staff are truly amazing and I am so grateful for all they do."
"Because no other nursery came close when looking for our eldest son, felt the warmth and care the second I entered on viewing."
"All the space and the fantastic management and teaching staff. Having Danielle in the office being so efficient, friendly and solution orientated makes a huge difference and, as we had to make the decision without viewing, it was one of the main reasons we chose Ducklings. I can't emphasise enough how this sets Ducklings aside from some of the other pre-schools and nurseries who were not prompt to respond and more disorganised."
"I chose Ducklings because of the lovely environment and how kind the staff were."
"It was recommended to me."
"It was a combination of a wonderful facility and the trust I immediately felt in the manager when I first met her, I knew my child would do really well there. My child’s letter and number recognition have come on in leaps and bounds, I’m so impressed in her confidence. "
"Impressed by facilities and staff, felt amount of space and activities would suit our son very well. Good references from parents of children who were previously enrolled at Ducklings."
"I moved my daughter when she was 3.5 to Ducklings and I liked the fact it was set in a school to help her transition to big school. I had also been told how fantastic the team at Ducklings was and how children enjoy attending. I think the team go above and beyond to make the setting home from home."
"Because of the space within the setting and its resources, and the children seemed to be very happy there. The staff were approachable and informative and friendly."
What do you like about Ducklings Preschool?
"Everything, especially how well things have been managed over this difficult year. It is great how there is so much outdoor activity and natural learning, something our child thrives on. The staff have been fantastic and excellent at communication."
"Ducklings is a rich learning environment. The friendly and supportive staff put the children first always, making the children and their families feel at ease and secure."
"Friendly staff and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. Very well run."
"How happy the children are and the right balance of professionalism but flexibility and friendly ethos."
"I like the fact that all of the staff are very kind, caring and easy to speak to. It is also a wonderful setting, allowing children the opportunity to be outside as much as they want to. I also like how flexible the staff seem to be when there is an issue, for example my daughter hurt her foot and I was encouraged to send her back to nursery but provisions were put in place so that she didn't hurt it any further."
"It is so well managed and organised. The staff are kind, caring and thoughtful. I honestly can't praise you all enough, you all work so hard and Emma is an amazing leader."
"The Pre-School is extremely well organised and managed and my daughter has absolutely loved being there. The staff are all very friendly and regularly tells me about which staff member she has been talking to each day, showing me that they giver her the time and interact with her despite being very busy. When she was a little nervous of school previously they made great efforts to encourage her and get her to settle. Both the outdoor and indoor space available to the children is amazing."
"I love the building facilities, and that it has so much space; indoor gym, it is better equipped than my child’s school."
"To me it feels like there is a very strong shared core value of kindness, and it is very child focused. All the staff are kind, and gentle and caring, and make me feel very re-assured that my child will be well cared for. All the communication is compassionate, and in particular the manager and Danielle are very gifted in connecting with the adults, extremely professional. "
"The Ducklings team and management are fantastic. The activities arranged by the team go above and beyond. Everyday is an exciting new educational day, my child has learnt so much since joining. There are so many things on offer with an amazing outdoor space. I can freely talk to all the team and know any concerns will be dealt with and supported."
"All the staff are friendly and extremely caring towards my child. I really enjoy Tapestry, seeing what she has been doing and how she is learning/ developing. This two way communication is excellent!"
"The staff are friendly and dedicated and work hard to ensure the children meet their targets in a caring way."
Any other comments?
A chance for you to tell us anything that we have done well or if we have not lived up to your expectations.
"You have taken care of, raised, taught and provided for our child so well over such a difficult period. We are very sad this stage is coming to an end but so lucky Ducklings has helped us and our child through it. Thank you all so much."
"Ducklings has exceeded our expectation - it's all the extra bits that sets it above. Things like the Elmer Tea Party and the overall energy of the staff and their commitment to ensuring the children are happy and fulfilled. I especially like the newsletter and the way the parents are kept up to date with regular and clear communications. Thank you to Danielle, Emma and all the amazing staff."
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have done everything and more for my daughter."
"Just no amount of thanks or praise will ever be enough for everything you have done for our 2 boys and family, thank you for being so amazing."
"My daughter struggled when she first started Ducklings because she had only ever been cared for by family but after several weeks of support and encouragement by the staff she has excelled and continues to excel. She enjoys it so much that she now asks to attend on days that she isn't due to. I am very sad that she will be leaving in a few weeks for school as it has been such a lovely experience but will continue to tell others how brilliant you all are. Thank you for all of your support."
"Thumbs-up for the communication and feedback regarding COVID safety measures."
"Absolutely first class pre-school. Couldn't be improved upon."
"My whole experience has been amazing, especially handling my non conventional time keeping!! Thanks to you for the past 2.5 years of taking such great care of my daughter. She really does love it there and will miss it greatly."
"I think the weekly updates are beautifully written, you get a sense of warmth and all the info you need."
"All communication is promptly responded too, all the staff are interested in the parents and the children; there is a really lovely sense of calm and fun about the place."
"I think it’s a fantastic preschool and I will certainly be recommending you to other parents in the future. Emma, Leanne, Diana, Hannah, Lisa, Alice (sorry if I missed anyone) you are a fantastic team, thank you. Communication from Danielle is excellent!"
"We are just so grateful we enrolled our son at Ducklings. He has made amazing progress in a relatively short space of time and enjoys going there."