Cranford Nursery & Preschool
Celebrating quality childcare in the early years
TESTIMONIALS
September 2021
My daughter started Cranford as a very shy 2 year old and is about to start School. In this time she flourished in confidence. Cranford is a lovely safe environment. I highly recommend. SHR
August 2021
It is so difficult to find the right words to show how thankful we are to Fiona and the girls for nurturing our son in his precious first years. We knew as soon as we walked in the door that Cranford was the right place for him and we’ve watched him grow into a confident, happy little boy. To us Cranford is unique, it’s like a little family and we will miss it very much. Nic & Jay
August 2021
We feel so blessed to have found Cranford back in 2019, it has been the perfect place for our son to spend his early years, we cannot thank Fiona enough for everything for the wonderful space created and your fabulous team. Kirsty & Russ
If you are looking for a nursery in Douglas I would highly recommend Cranford Nursery. Fiona Harcourt and the team have been a huge part of Bonnie-Roses journey from a tiny 2 year old to a big girl ready for school
Martina says:
I absolutely love this nursery and the teachers. It has a very homey feeling. I know that my child is personally taken care of. Staff is very friendly and amazing. I would recommend this nursery to anyone that is looking for quality care. Please keep on the great job that you ladies doing. Maximilian miss everyone.
Suzanne says:
My daughter loves going to Cranford. She has lots of fun during after school club and enjoys the adventures when she's at holiday club. Staff are lovely and friendly too. They always think of new ways of having fun.
Phaedra says:
Both of my children went to Cranford from the age of 2 and then continued to attend holiday club until the age of 11. They absolutely loved it and I would recommend it to anybody!
Kirsty says:
My wee boy started at Cranford in 2019 and has loved every minute The nursery staff are all fab, and are so tuned in to the children’s needs, I never worry for a second. We have regular photos added to a private Facebook Group every day and I love scrolling through, seeing how happy he is. Thank you so much for everything Fiona, Aimee, Erin, Mia and Lucy
Susan Y says: “it is a fantastic Nursery”
“Both of my children have been attending Cranford for about 5 years, it is a fantastic Nursery with a real homely feeling to it, all credit to Fiona and the team for their faultless time and effort. My youngest was a very shy girl but soon adjusted to life at Cranford quickly due to the gentle & caring nature of the staff”.
Sharon K. says: “I have always felt my children were in very safe hands”
“Fiona and all the team at Cranford have always been nothing less than perfect. Fiona is very approachable and will always go out of her way to help you. I have always felt my children were in very safe hands”
Angela P says: “all the staff there were absolutely fantastic”
“Our daughter attended the nursery between the age of 2 and 5, she was a very shy child. She never once cried when I left her and all the staff there was absolutely fantastic. She loved every minute of her time there and I'm so pleased we chose this nursery. They put so much effort into everything they do and you can see that the staff does this job because they love children and the way the nursery is managed is excellent”.
Phaedra Bird & Steve Haddock say “Flexible, helpful, friendly team. The children receive lots of personal attention.
"Our daughter (now 9) and son (now 7) have both been coming to Cranford since they were 2 years old. They loved it then, as a nursery and even more so now as a holiday club. They actually count down the days until its time to go to Cranford again!
The range of activities is fantastic and despite having a large play area at the back of the building, they are taken out to a variety of locations (eg Onchan Park, the Home of Rest for Horses), whenever the weather permits. When the rain does arrive they turn their hands to arts and crafts such as baking and model making - our son even came home with 2 paintings on canvases the other day of which he is very proud.
We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Cranford Nursery School to anyone. Its size means that the staff really gets to know your children and they always receive lots of personal attention. The whole team is very flexible, helpful and friendly."
Phae and Steve
Review of Cranford Nursery School by Louise C (Mother of 4 year old son)
Very friendly warm family nursery. Approachable staff, easy to adapt days when needing to change sessions. My son has built a good bond with all of the teachers.
Overall Standard: Excellent
Learning: Excellent
Facilities/Outside Space: Excellent
Care: Excellent
Resources/Equipment/ICT: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Food/Nutrition: Good
Safeguarding: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Review of Cranford Nursery School by Thersa B (Mother of 2 girls)
My youngest daughter went to full time nursery at Cranford, I have no family on the island. Cranford was like a second home (I know a lot of parents said the same). My daughter used to ask if she could sleep there and at weekends would often ask to go to the nursery. My eldest went to after school and holiday club and has very fond memories.
Overall Standard: Excellent
Learning: Excellent
Facilities/Outside Space: Excellent
Care: Excellent
Resources/Equipment/ICT: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Food/Nutrition: Excellent
Safeguarding: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review of Cranford Nursery School by Samantha M (Mother of 3 year old daughter)
My daughter is extremely happy at Cranford. She has come on leaps and bounds since being there and has a fantastic group of friends she has played with and met. The team at Cranford are very helpful, caring and attentive. I and my daughter like them very much. I have recommended Cranford to many of my friends and colleagues.
Overall Standard: Excellent
Learning: Excellent
Facilities/Outside Space: Excellent
Care: Excellent
Resources/Equipment/ICT: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Food/Nutrition: Excellent
Safeguarding: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review of Cranford Nursery School by Mora B (Parent)
Both my children attend Cranford & love its home from home environment. Settling them in has been so easy because of the love, care & attention they receive from the staff. They love the range of arts & crafts along with the outdoor play. Would highly recommend Cranford.
Overall Standard: Excellent
Learning: Excellent
Facilities/Outside Space: Excellent
Care: Excellent
Resources/Equipment/ICT: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Food/Nutrition: Excellent
Safeguarding: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review of Cranford Nursery School by Rachel H (Aunty of Child)
Cranford is a small homely nursery. The staff are consistently caring and loving. The nursery is always welcoming. My nephew comes home every day with wonderful arts and crafts, chatting about all the things he has done. The garden is big and they go out to play three times a day which he loves. He sings loudly teaching me all his nursery songs. He loves Cranford
Overall Standard: Excellent
Learning: Excellent
Facilities/Outside Space: Good
Care: Excellent
Resources/Equipment/ICT: Good
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Food/Nutrition: Good
Safeguarding: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review of Cranford Nursery School by Heather S (Mother of Child)
"Fantastic Nursery" The Nursery is very homely and friendly it is like home from home. We have no family on the Isle of Man so the nursery staff and children are like our extended family. My child has grown in confidence and has learnt so much. If she is happy then we are happy.
Overall Standard: Excellent
Learning: Excellent
Facilities/Outside Space: Excellent
Care: Excellent
Resources/Equipment/ICT: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Food/Nutrition: Excellent
Safeguarding: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent