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South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Chuckles Nursery rated one of Wales' top 20 nurseries
The Bettws-based nursery has received the award from leading nursery reviews site The nursery's reviews from children's families and carers formed the basis of this award. Reviews were based on the nursery's overall standard, facilities and outside space, learning resources, equipment and ICT, care, activities, staff, food and nutrition, management, cleanliness, safeguarding, and value for money. Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of said: "We would like to congratulate Chuckles Nursery on being rated by parents as a top nursery in Wales. "It is a huge achievement to be rated so highly by the families and carers of children that attend the setting. "Our award is valuable recognition from parents and carers that this nursery is giving their children an excellent standard of care and a nurturing environment." Chuckles Nursery manager Lisa Owen expressed her delight at the award, saying: "Nine years in a row we have won this award and every year we wait with anticipation to see if we can achieve it again. "We have our parents to thank for every one of those awards. "The award is based on parents scoring different categories and the reviews that they write. " have a system in place that verifies the address they are writing from and that they can't submit each year. "We feel that's the best recommendation we can hope for and it's so gratifying to know the hard work of the team is appreciated." There are more than 14,000 nurseries in the UK, with more than 400,000 people working in the childcare sector. Around one million children in the UK attend a nursery, ranging in age from three months to five years old. which lists all registered nurseries in the UK, is a resource for parents choosing a nursery for their child. It has reviews from parents with a child at the nursery and other information such as facilities and nursery fees to help parents choose a nursery. You can see Chuckles nursery reviews on where you'll also find a full list of regional and national winners.
Rhyl Journal
22-05-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Another nursery in Rhyl rated as one of the best 20 in Wales
Bees Knees Day Nursery, on Albert Street, was one of 20 to have received an award from day nurseries reviews site, This award is based on the nursery's reviews from the children's families and carers. The nurseries were rated on overall standard, facilities and outside space, learning, resources and equipment and ICT, care, activities, staff, food and nutrition, management, cleanliness, safeguarding, and value for money. Last week, the Journal reported that another nursery in Rhyl, Summerhouse Out of School Club, was also named among the top 20. Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of said: 'We would like to congratulate Bees Knees Day Nursery on being rated by parents as a top nursery in Wales! 'It is a huge achievement to be rated so highly by the families and carers of children that attend the setting. 'Our award is valuable recognition from parents and carers that this nursery is giving their children an excellent standard of care and a nurturing environment. 'A good early years education can really help boost a child's development and hopefully create in them a lifelong love of learning. 'We hope these awards give parents that much needed guidance in choosing the right nursery for their child.' Lorraine Chambers, manager of Bees Knees Day Nursery, said: 'We're honoured to have been awarded the Top 20 Nursery Award again this year. 'This award is extra special to us as it's based on reviews from our children's parents, grandparents and carers. It means the world to us! 'Thank you to all our parents for your continued support, and to our dedicated early years staff who work so hard to ensure the children get the best possible start in life. 'We're so proud of all our little ones who are like family, and we have so much fun together every day.'
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Ayrshire nursery rated one of the top 20 in Scotland
The award is based on the nursery's reviews from the children's families and carers. Parents have rated Heads of Ayr Nursery as one of the Top 20 nurseries, out of 712 early years settings in Scotland. The top 20 nurseries in Scotland have received an award from the leading nurseries' reviews site, with the award based on the nursery's reviews from the children's families and carers. The nurseries were rated on their overall standard, facilities and outside space, learning, resources, equipment and ICT, care, activities, staff, food and nutrition, management, cleanliness, safeguarding as well as value for money. And Heads of Ayr has made the list for the third year running. Kerri Miller, nursery manager at Heads of Ayr Nursery, said: 'We are absolutely delighted and deeply honoured to have won the Day Nurseries Award for 2025— our third consecutive year receiving this recognition. This award means the world to us because it reflects everything we believe in: a child-led, outdoor-based approach that allows little ones to thrive in nature, explore freely, and grow with confidence. 'It's also a powerful testament to our incredible team. Our staff work tirelessly, in all weathers, to create magical, safe, and enriching experiences for the children in our care. Their dedication, creativity, and passion for early years education are what make Heads of Ayr Nursery so special—this award belongs to them as much as to the nursery itself.' Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of said: 'We would like to congratulate Heads of Ayr Nursery on being rated by parents as a top nursery in Scotland! It is a huge achievement to be rated so highly by the families and carers of children that attend the setting. 'Our award is valuable recognition from parents and carers that this nursery is giving their children an excellent standard of care and a nurturing environment. A good early years education can really help boost a child's development and hopefully create in them a lifelong love of learning. 'We hope these awards give parents that much needed guidance in choosing the right nursery for their child.' There are more than 14,000 nurseries in the UK, with around 400,000 people working in the childcare sector. Around one million children in the UK attend a nursery, ranging in age from three months to five years old. has reviews from parents with a child at the nursery and a range of other information such as facilities and nursery fees to help parents choose a nursery. For a full list of all regional and national winners go to:
Scotsman
30-04-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Residents rate Glencairn Care Home as one of the top in Scotland
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Glencairn Care Home in Edinburgh has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the Top 20 care homes in Scotland. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... There are 962 homes in Scotland with the top 20 receiving an award from the UK's leading reviews guide to care homes, The award is based on reviews of the care home written by their residents, as well as their friends and relatives. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad lists all registered care homes in the UK as well as genuine reviews, inspection ratings and detailed and transparent fee information. It also hosts a free expert care helpline to assist older people in their search for a care home. Glencairn Care Home There are nearly 17,000 care homes in the UK caring for around half a million people, with the top 20 care home groups receiving an award from the leading reviews guide to care homes, Nearly a fifth of the UK population are aged 65 years or older, which equates to 12.7 million people. In 50 years, this is predicted to increase to 22 million, making up 27% of the population. With demand for care homes set to grow, helps care seekers choose the right care home by ranking care homes using their reviews. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To search for care homes in Edinburgh go to: Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of said: 'We now have over 360,000 reviews of care homes on which means we can give a really good insight into the kind of care and facilities offered by thousands of UK care homes. 'Our reviews show the quality of a care home's facilities, as well as the standard of their care and support, staff, activities and nutrition and if the care home is good value for money. 'We would like to congratulate Glencairn Care Home on being a Top 20 care home in Scotland as their reviews show they provide an excellent standard of care. It is such an achievement to be named as a top rated care home by the residents who actually receive the care as well as their family and friends. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Choosing a care home can be overwhelming and time consuming for both the person going to live there as well as their family, so we hope our awards for the highest rated homes will help simplify the search.' Jozi Stables, Care Home Manager at Glencairn Care Home, said: 'We are absolutely delighted to be recognised in the Top 20 Care Home Awards. At Glencairn, we wholeheartedly believe that our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition is a testament to that commitment. 'Our dedicated team goes above and beyond every day to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and enriching experience for our residents—whether through meaningful interactions, positive nutrition, or a truly personalised approach to care, wellbeing, and lifestyle. This award is a reflection of our team's passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to making every day special for those in our care.' To view Glencairn Care Home reviews go to: Please follow this link for the full list of winners:
