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AI Receptionist · Sherborne · Dorset

AI Receptionist for Nurseries in Sherborne

Sherborne is an independent school town where parents hold early years provision to the same high standard as the schools they aspire to. Nursery staff are on the floor supervising children in line with Ofsted ratios and cannot step away to answer calls — yet the families calling expect an immediate, professional response that reflects the premium provision they are seeking.

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The Problem

Sherborne parents expect more than a voicemail

Sherborne's reputation for educational excellence means parents researching nursery places apply the same scrutiny they would to school selection — first impression counts enormously. A missed call or unanswered enquiry signals disorganisation before a single visit has taken place, and a competitor that picks up immediately will win the registration. With demand for quality early years provision high and places limited, every unanswered call is a filled spot at another setting. ForgeMason answers every call, captures the child's first name, age, and required start date, and logs the enquiry so your team can follow up promptly.

What's Included

Six features built for childcare

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Registration Enquiry Capture

Every registration call answered and logged — child's first name, age, and required start date captured and sent to your team instantly.

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Tour Booking

Parents book a nursery tour directly through the AI — no back-and-forth, no missed follow-ups, confirmed straight into your calendar.

Waiting List Management

Callers are added to your waiting list automatically, with their details captured and a confirmation sent so no enquiry falls through the cracks.

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GDPR Compliant

Only the child's first name and age are collected — no sensitive data. Fully compliant with UK GDPR and EYFS data minimisation principles.

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Out-of-Hours Answering

Calls answered 24/7 — including evenings and weekends when Sherborne parents research and compare nursery options at their own pace.

Review Automation

Automated follow-up prompts happy parents to leave a Google review, building your online reputation in the Sherborne childcare market.

Pricing

Simple monthly plans

Capture
£67/mo
  • AI answers every call 24/7
  • Registration enquiry capture
  • Child first name & age logged
  • Missed-call text-back
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Growth System
£367/mo
  • Everything in Front Desk
  • Local SEO for Sherborne
  • Google Ads management
  • Review automation
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FAQ
Does the AI collect any sensitive child data?+
No. ForgeMason only collects the child's first name and age — nothing more. No surnames, no medical information, no additional personal data. This is designed specifically to comply with UK GDPR data minimisation requirements and is appropriate for initial childcare registration enquiries. Full data collection takes place through your own secure registration process once a place is confirmed.
Sherborne parents have high expectations — will the AI reflect that?+
Yes. ForgeMason is configured with your nursery's name, tone, and key details so every call is answered professionally and consistently. Parents receive an immediate, courteous response that reflects the quality of provision you offer — not a generic voicemail. The enquiry is captured accurately and your team follows up personally, which is where the relationship is built.
How quickly can we get started?+
Most nurseries are live within 3 to 5 working days. We handle the setup, configure the AI to your nursery's name and specific requirements, and test it before going live. No technical work is required from your side.

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