The 30 Best Children's development in Orpington

“Fantastic makaton training received at this site shame to see the nursery closed”

“Thank for helping you gays for good”

“Great adult ballet class - good for balance, posture, stretching, etc., and all to lovely music with wonderful teacher. Ideal for beginners and those who have done ballet before, however long ago. 8-9pm Mondays at Orpington Village Hall except in school holidays.”

“Had my daughter at the nursery for 1.5 years and the place is amazing. My little one really developed during her time so far. Great app that tracks her key points throughout the day too. In addition the staff are amazing. Everyone there is an absolute delight to deal with. Highly recommended.”

“Our son has been attending Monkey Puzzle since he was 4.5 months old, he is now 2 years old. We are extremely happy with his level of care that he receives. He loves coming to nursery, and the enjoys the variety of activities that the excellent team provide. The care we’ve received from every member of staff, at all levels, has always been fantastic. Our son loves his time at nursery and we are very pleased in all the progress he’s making. We can see at home the different things he’s being taught at nursery, from sign language, his motor skills and the many varieties of messy play he brings home in his hair! Personally as parents we’ve enjoyed the community feel of the nursery, having attending a few events like the summer fete and the parents first aid training. We can’t recommend Monkey Puzzle enough!”

“I cannot praise this swimming school highly enough! I’ve been using them for both my children. My eldest is very close to finishing her lessons hopefully and she started off as a non swimmer and she is now a confident swimmer who enjoys coming to every lesson. My youngest has just started off and is loving every minute of her sessions. The instructors are professional and cater to each individual needs. My kids love all the instructors and Claire is very quick at responding to any queries or questions parents have. When my partner broke his foot and couldn’t drive my eldest to her lessons - I told Claire about it and she went above and beyond to get my daughter into a different session time in order for her to not miss one lesson. I will definitely be recommending seriously swimming to anyone looking for a swim school. Thanks so much!!”

“My son has been going to Ready Steady Grow pre-school since he was 2 and is 4 now and he absolutely loves it! He has come on so well with his speech and confidence. All of the teachers are so friendly and the children love them. They helped us with potty training. He can count to 30 and knows all the months of the year.”

“I went there in primary and it was a lit school”

“As a past user of Shakhlo's services at Kumon, I can attest to her brilliance as an instructor. Shakhlo's exceptional customer service skills and personalised approach made our experience truly memorable. She created a supportive and nurturing environment where we felt valued and encouraged to succeed. Her genuine care for her students' progress and well-being was evident in every interaction. She was always available to address our questions or concerns, providing valuable guidance and support throughout our Kumon journey. I am grateful for the positive impact she had on our learning experience. Thank you Shakhlo.”

“Best Primary School I've ever seen. I went here when I was younger (only three years ago) and it was the best education I've ever had. The teachers are amazing- none lack effort or control unlike the teachers in Harris. The best teacher which I was very lucky to have was Matt Linzey. Great teacher, whoever gets him have a great year. He helped us amazingly through our SATs and we had such a fun last year- it was sad to leave. Great atmosphere, if I could go back I most certainly would.”

“We absolutely loved Bright Beginning Pre-school. It felt like extension of our family, we really felt that our daughter was in safe and nurturing environment. She graduated a week ago and misses it everyday. Would highly recommend it.”

“Yet again another amazing hire, always going above and beyond, the kids loved the peppa pig and slide bouncy castle, Used this company before and was amazing then too, will keep on using them as great value for money, professional,friendly, communication is always on point. Great quality stuff thanks again”

“Brilliant team. My child enjoys her days at Grace’s.”

“My 2 and 6 year old loved going to holiday camp here this Easter. The staff work extremely hard to make sure the children are entertained and well looked after. They are looking forward to returning in the next half term.”

“My daughter has been attending Threshers Nursery for the past three years, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she received. From day one, the staff have treated her like one of their own. They genuinely care about the children, they know their personalities, their routines, and what makes them smile. Every time I dropped her off or picked her up, she was happy, engaged, and clearly having fun. Rain or shine, the team always managed to bring positive energy and warmth to the day. That kind of consistency isn’t easy, but they make it look effortless. One thing I especially appreciated was the sense of freedom they gave the children. Kids should be kids, not constantly wiped down or overly restricted. At Threshers, my daughter was encouraged to explore, get messy, and learn through experience. She became very independent and confident, learning to do things on her own with gentle support when needed. Before this, she had attended a different nursery where she cried almost every day. But here, she was happy from the very beginning. That says a lot. I also want to mention that I always respected their work, I wasn’t the type of parent to micromanage or constantly complain. I trusted them, and they proved over and over that they deserved that trust. In three years, I’ve had zero issues. Thank you so much to the entire Threshers Team. You’ve made such a difference in our lives, and I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to other families.”

“my daughter attends and is doing well staff are friendly and helpful”

“Manor Oak is a nurturing, family oriented primary school. The staff really care and are very supportive of the children and parents. I have had four children go to Manor Oak and i have been a happy parent with happy children here for many years. They have thrived and have enjoyed coming to school. The SEN support here is also fantastic. I would highly recommend Manor Oak Primary School for your childs education and wellbeing.”

“Easy in and out. The parking can be busy. Nice staff.”