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Duchal Parent Survey 2024
Results and Responses
Many thanks to all those that completed this year’s Parent’s Survey, this gives us valuable feedback and helps us plan and improve for the future.
Please click below to view the responses with comments where issues were raised.
It is great to receive such positive feedback and we will take on board all of your comments as we plan for the future.
If you would like to raise anything else please get in touch by either emailing info@duchal.com or speaking to Mrs Gheur.
Click below to view our most recent Care Inspectorate Report
As part of the National Day Nurseries Association Duchal parents are able to access Early Years resources, supporting you and your child to embark upon an exciting early years journey.
Duchal Improvement Planning
Please click here to view our improvement planning document for 2023 -24
Recent Inspection Report
Click below to view to view the report from our recent Education Scotland Inspection.
Parent Reviews
“When we first moved to Kilmacolm, Duchal was recommended to us by a new neighbour. After a visit to the nursery and meeting the teachers we put our sons name down immediately.
Our son absolutely loves Duchal and has grown in confidence and many other ways since he started. The teachers make such a fuss over the children as soon as they walk through the door, it really is lovely to see. The environment is warm, welcoming and very happy. I would highly recommend.”
“I would highly recommend Duchal Nursery - the staff are absolutely amazing. The location and building are both great too. There is a real sense of family and community there between the staff, all the children and the families / parents too. A really fantastic place and we will really miss taking our daughter there and seeing everyone when she finishes this year!”
· “The Duchal staff are above and beyond. I have always felt so happy leaving my kids in your care. The teachers really care and are kind. I feel Duchal is so much more than a usual nursery. I have seen both my children thrive and come on so much in the care of the Duchal teachers. Thank you. “
“Duchal is a brilliant nursery school where the staff are warm and friendly passionate about giving the children in their care the very best start. They will always go the extra mile and take the time to know each child really well. The nursery has a strong family feel provides a nurturing environment for the children as they begin their educational journey. We are very lucky to have Duchal on our doorstep.”
“Duchal Nursery is without doubt a fabulous place for your little ones start in their educational journey. Since my daughter started last year, we have had nothing but positive experiences. The team are caring and go the extra mile to ensure the kids are well looked after and all treated as individuals. The daily activities are well thought out and the kids seem to love it. My daughter loves her time at Duchal. 5 stars all round”
“Wonderful nursery, a unique start in life for any child's education. Both our boys loved the happy, community-led spirit that defines Duchal and have retained incredibly fond memories for years afterwards.”
“What a wonderful nursery for our young people to flourish and grow in confidence, our daughters both enjoyed their time at Duchal it is a truly special place”
We couldn't have asked for more in regards to a nursery. The environment of the nursery is so nourishing and the kind and caring staff make it a real home from home. I feel very confident that my son child is secure and safe while he is at Duchal and I really do think that the establishment is so unique in terms of the learning experiences it can offer children.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Duchal to others and thank you again to the staff for providing my son with the best start to his education
· I think Duchal is a fantastic nursery and wouldn’t change anything about it. I have also highly recommended it to others and will continue to do so.