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Guardian Childcare & Education Sherwood Forest

Updated 2026-09-08 · 621 reviewed · 66 listed · Scored from 16 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(16) 63 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Extended & Flexible Hours CareLong Day CareKindergarten & PreschoolNursery / Infant & Toddler CareLearning CenterEarly Learning & Montessori
Guardian Childcare & Education Sherwood Forest
Location
Sherwood
Services
Extended & Flexible Hours Care, Long Day Care, Kindergarten & Preschool
Reviews
16
Ranking
#17 in Extended & Flexible Hours Care
Best for
Families wanting engaged educators and transparent progress tracking for infants through preschoolers.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-08.

What reviewers think

Most reviews celebrate warm staff who form strong bonds with young children and share regular updates via Storypark. Outdoor areas get consistent praise. However, two one-star reviews cite serious management failures, hazards, neglect, and weak communication, suggesting inconsistent oversight despite frontline strengths.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • caring, invested educators
  • outdoor space and nature play
  • regular photo and progress updates
  • smooth transitions and welcoming environment
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Best for: Families wanting engaged educators and transparent progress tracking for infants through preschoolers.

Strengths

  • experienced staff with strong child relationships
  • daily photo and progress updates via Storypark
  • large outdoor play area
  • programs tailored to age groups

Worth knowing

  • Named nursery staff: Felicity (coordinator), Kimmy, Teniel, Sharelle
  • Daily photo uploads to Storypark
  • Large outdoor area with shade
  • Flying Start to School program
  • To BE Me early learning curriculum

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.62 average across the 50 kindergarten & preschool businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

How We Rank
Star rating 67
Review volume 53
Review recency 56
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
13
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
3

Opening hours

Monday
06:30-18:30
Tuesday
06:30-18:30
Wednesday
06:30-18:30
Thursday
06:30-18:30
Friday
06:30-18:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Long day careBabies (0-2)Toddlers (2-3)Preschool and kindergarten (3-5)Flying Start to School kindergarten programTo BE Me early learning program

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Questions people ask

Can I see photos and updates of my child during the day?
Yes. Multiple reviews mention daily photo uploads and information shared via Storypark.
What outdoor space is available?
Reviewers describe a large outdoor area with shade and a fun atmosphere for exploration and play.

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Last updated 2026-09-08