Opening hours
7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding inset days and public holidays
Grasshopper Day Nursery (Aylesbury)
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2023)
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
About this day nursery
Grasshoppers Day Nursery in Aylesbury provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, with a focus on individual needs and interests. Open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery offers a comprehensive service that includes all activities, formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, and freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks.
The curriculum is designed in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles and delivered by highly trained staff. Children enjoy daily access to age-appropriate gardens, recognising the importance of outdoor play for social, emotional, and physical development.
The nursery has achieved a Green Flag award for its commitment to environmental projects, with children participating in eco-conscious activities such as recycling, gardening, and nature exploration. Grasshoppers Day Nursery also incorporates specialised programmes like Sing and Sign and Boogie Mites to enhance learning.
Parents have access to an exclusive website and app, childbase@home, offering resources, online experiences, and workshops. The nursery is divided into age-specific rooms: Caterpillars for the youngest children, Ladybirds and Bumblebees for developing language and social skills, and Preschool for school readiness through the "Ready, Steady, Grow" programme, focusing on phonics and structured learning.
The nursery emphasises strong parent-staff partnerships and maintains high health and safety standards, supported by an in-house team and dedicated nursery officers. Mealtimes are viewed as social experiences, promoting good manners and independence while providing healthy, balanced nutrition.
With a double "outstanding" Ofsted rating, Grasshoppers Day Nursery is managed by Corinna Whitbread, who has extensive experience in early years education.
What it's like
Children at Grasshopper Day Nursery receive an outstanding start to their education, recognised as unique individuals by the manager and team who hold the highest aspirations for them. They separate with confidence from parents, forming strong attachments with their key person, which helps them thrive in a safe and secure environment.
Green Flag Award for Environmental EducationDouble "Outstanding" Ofsted ratingAll-inclusive serviceFocus on outdoor learning and natureSing and Sign and Boogie Mites programmes
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Food
All meals and snacks are freshly prepared and nutritionally-balanced; formula milk is included.
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2013
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Grasshopper Day Nursery (Aylesbury)
Last inspected 31 August 2023 · Kelly Lane
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children at Grasshopper Day Nursery receive an outstanding start to their education, recognised as unique individuals by the manager and team who hold the highest aspirations for them. They separate with confidence from parents, forming strong attachments with their key person, which helps them thrive in a safe and secure environment.
Inspector highlights
- Children have ample opportunities to develop their independence skills, with staff providing a 'self-care station' and allowing them autonomy over their choices.
- Children's communication and language development is outstanding, with a love for reading embedded and regular learning of new vocabulary.
- Children who speak English as an additional language develop their understanding quickly with excellent, individualised support.
- Children's behaviour is excellent, and staff are awe-inspiring role models, teaching them to be respectful and communicate effectively.
- Managers place a high emphasis on staff well-being and training, investing in individual and team opportunities to strengthen teaching approaches.
Inspection #10301620 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very highly of the staff and the positive impact they have on children's learning and development.
They truly appreciate the 'wonderful staff'.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are especially well supported by highly skilled staff. Staff provide targeted activities to help develop children's language and communication skills. They develop detailed support plans alongside parents and other agencies to ensure that all children make the best possible progress.
Parent Reviews of Grasshopper Day Nursery (Aylesbury)
4.9
(16)
Chloe Wood
3 months ago
A nursery full of lovely, helpful staff and I know my boys are well looked after and has a good time while he is there. Highly recommend, couldn’t be happier with this nursery!
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Emily Hobbs
10 months ago
My daughter has been attending Grasshoppers for nearly a year and I couldnt be happier with her journey. I would highly recommend Grasshoppers to anyone looking for a nursery and pre-school for their young child/ren. We are beyond grateful to the support given by all the staff and it has been a joy to watch our girl flourish under your care.
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Kim Dowie
2 years ago
Highly recommend Grasshoppers Day Nursery! Our 2 girls attend nursery here. They started a few months ago, after unfortunately having a bad experience at another nursery so I was a bit worried about how moving them would affect them. However they have both settled in amazingly and all the staff made this transition for them as smooth as possible. I feel so lucky we found a nursery for our girls that has such a warm and welcoming environment with such caring staff. One thing that stood out to me when choosing this nursery was how happy all the children were! Both our girls always come home so happy and love telling me about all the exciting things they have done. The communication is also great! Very happy we chose this nursery!
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Tahiya Din
2 years ago
I would highly recommend Grasshoppers to anyone looking for a nursery in the area and I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my daughter. The staff is very friendly and helpful. All the kids in the nursey are so happy. My daughter comes back home very happy and gives the staff a big cuddle before leaving. It makes me very happy to see that.
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Cristina Rosca
3 years ago
We recently moved our 2 year old from a different nursery to Grasshoppers and up to this date we are very happy with the change. Our daughter seems to settle in very well, and is already separating from us with confidence and explores her new setting. She is getting involved in a wide variety of activities and play and we get snapshots of her almost on a daily basis which is highly appreciated. We also get feedback when we pick her up about her overall day. The staff is very polite, friendly and really passionate about their jobs , they are very good at bonding with the children and keeping the parents updated. Although she’s been there for only one month, my daughter is excited about going to nursery and more involved in activities, and obviously this is reassuring for us parents. I do find the fees quite high, but I guess childcare is expensive and pretty much everything these days.
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Inspection history
Date: September 2013
- August 2023Outstanding
- January 2018Outstanding
- September 2013Good
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