Cognitive development in London

“I was able to spend an hour in the nursery this morning starting the settling in process for our second child at WPD, with our eldest about to move off into Reception at a local primary school. We feel very lucky to have found such a welcoming, safe and caring environment for our children. The staff are all gems and seem to love having fun with the children; our daughter will miss them all very much!”

“I am very happy with Tiny Miracles Nursery. My son loves going there, and I can see great progress. Communication with parents is excellent, and we are always informed about our child’s progress and activities. The manager is always kind and supportive. I highly recommend it!”

“I would highly recommend Zac, has helped me significantly I am now feeling calmer and more positive. Zac has been great suggesting the ways to change my life for the better. Empathetic and kind and well as an excellent communicator and explains strategies in a simplistic calm manner.”

“Charlie’s been going to day care with Paw Patrols for almost a year now and I cannot recommend them any more! The team is so nice, super on it with chats and updates. Photo updates are incredible and captures hilarious mid action moments from the day. Price is super reasonable as well. Charlie has also been to boarding with them and safe to say he has found a home away from home!”

“Brilliant idea, fantastic service with helpful volunteers. Love coming here!”

“Great place to bring your little ones for activities and health clinics. Friendly staff, varied schedule.”

“We absolutely love the Little Gym in Wandsworth! The instructors are amazing—not only do they focus on teaching movement skills, but they also give individual care and attention to both my 2-year-old and 5-year-old boys. It’s such a joy to see how much they enjoy practicing and gaining self-confidence here, and they look forward to coming every weekend! The teachers and staff are all so friendly, professional, and welcoming. It’s a fantastic environment for kids to have fun.”

“This nursery is a great place for our child to grow up and develop. Our son has loved it since joining at 8 months. He is well cared by loving passionate and very qualified staff members.”

“Our little child started nursery when he was 11months old and had a quite complex heart condition. The compassion and determination from the Boys and Girls Nursery Stanmore to cater for his complexities and ensure they could take our son on was brilliant. Even before he started they went over and beyond to speak to all of the healthcare professionals to ensure that they could fully cater for our sons needs. From Amy and Chloe and Sharon for all the admin things to get him over the line. From Rachel and team in nursery where they got him turning over (even though he was months delayed) to then crawling and walking. To then Lisa/ Amelia and team in pre-toddlers post his operations helping him build the strength to do all of the activities and become a chatter box. To then Sinead and team in toddlers to then prep him to join his new school. We cannot thank you all enough for your efforts, we as a family are truly grateful and happy that Boys and Girls Nursery was his first academic home.”

“Very happy we chose this nursery. Such a loving and caring environment where I can trust all members of staff. Our 16 month old daughter has been there for 3 months now and we can see such a progress in her speech development and communication. I know she is always well looked after and I know she is always happy to go there. Highly recommend.”

“My daughter has been in the Lodge since Jan and we couldn’t be happier. She has flourished in so many areas of development, especially her social skills being surrounded by caring nursery staff as well as other kids. We get great updates with so many photos which gives us so much comfort that my little one is enjoying her day. The environment is very homely with the staff knowing all the children and the owner, Natasha, making the effort to get to know the parents as well.. my daughter especially loves her key worker, Georgeta, who has helped her settle into nursery so well and kept us updated of all her key milestones at nursery”

“Really happy with the way my daighter Isabelle developed in all aspects. She made friends, she loves her teachers. The reception and management is also great, responsive and they don t put money first but the child wellbeing. Adapting easily to child needs and always provide a daily report. Very transparent and professional. Food is also great, many healthy and diverse choices, also i love the fact there are many events, we as parents take part too ( stay and play, macmillan breakfast etc) . Thank you team”

“Our daughter has had the best 2 years at Willows Hammersmith and we will have the fondest of memories from her time there. The staff have been tremendous throughout and there is a great atmosphere around the nursery. Blenda and her team do a fantastic job and we wish them all the very best for the future, thank you!”

“I looked at a few nursery's for our daughter but I knew i had found the one for us when I visited Little Rosies. It is quite simply the best start all round that we could have wanted for her. Family run, the whole team are dedicated to the children and the success of the nursery lies in the clear commitment, enthusiasm, open communication and dedication of the staff and the ethos - which is the perfect balance between giving the kids clear boundaries and structure combined with warmth, fun and creativity/learning. Rose is very creative with themes and ideas and great at encouraging focus. Nancys cooking is eclectic and loved by all. My daughter has absolutely loved her time there. She is set up and ready for school and we will be forever grateful to Rose, Catia, Nicole and Nancy for everything they have done. We will miss our time there and highly recommend the nursery.”

“Monira is an outstanding (and award winning!) childminder and we feel very lucky to have been able to have our son attend her setting from 9 months - and soon his sibling will also be attending. The setting provides safe and professional care, and a loving family atmosphere in which all the current kids are thriving. Monira is a child whisperer, adored by all the kids and always thinking of interesting new activities for them and how best to help the older kids learn new skills. Recommended without hesitation.”

“My son is neurodivergent and has anxiety. The staff at holiday club were really good at reassuring him and helping him have a good time, thank you.”

“My son has been attending Therapy4Kids for a number of years and we’ve got to know the team really well over the years, particularly the OT and SLT team. My son currently has OT with Sarah. Sarah is a very warm, approachable, knowledgeable and encouraging therapist & my son really enjoys his weekly therapy sessions with her. He has also massively grown in confidence and made huge improvements thanks to the time he has spent with Sarah. My son also used to see Jessica from the SLT team who helped him tremendously and he remains very fond of her. We are very grateful to the team at Therapy4Kids and couldn’t recommend them enough.”

“Annie helped me so much earlier this year when I was overwhelmed and suffering from extreme anxiety. I now understand the root causes of my anxiety and am coping much better. I would highly recommend her services.”

“Very welcoming and well run. Lots of activities outside and in for all the different stages of development”

“Church Road Children's Centre in Mitcham offers support for parents and carers throughout their child's early years. From pregnancy to the end of reception, the centre provides resources and services. The Family Hub offers drop-in sessions for parents and carers seeking information and support.For the most accurate and up-to-date details, I recommend you contact the centre directly”

“Very helpful friendly staff . Willing to offer help and advice. I am grateful”

“Attending baby sensory with my second child as well now and there really is no place like it! So many of my non mum or mum to be friends question is it really worth it seems expensive can’t you just do that yourself etc but I promise it’s worth every single penny so much fun for the babies and parents. The equipment is fantastic and the ideas/set ups each week are brilliant! I recommend to everyone ALWAYS!”

“**I highly recommend Pramukh Kids Montessori.** As newcomers to the UK, we were searching for the right nursery for our 3.5-year-old daughter. From the very beginning, the owners, Vijay and Srivalli, were incredibly supportive and responsive. Not only did they help us secure a place quickly, but they also took the time to walk us through the UK’s universal funding system—something we knew very little about. A special thanks to Vijay for his personal guidance and time. The nursery itself is exceptional. The environment is warm and welcoming, the facilities are modern and impeccably clean, and the staff are caring and professional. Our daughter absolutely loved her time there and settled in beautifully. Unfortunately, we had to move to another borough and couldn’t continue with them, but for anyone living nearby, I couldn’t recommend Pramukh Kids Montessori enough. It’s a wonderful place for young children to learn, grow, and thrive.”

“I would highly recommend Ely nursery, the staff and all so friendly and caring towards the children. They have various activities throughout the day for the children and go about and beyond to help them with their development. They upload so many photos daily of what they get up to, which is so lovely to see! Thank you all for everything! X”

“6 years ago, we started to look for nurseries for our first born near where we lived (quite far from Adventures) and really didn't get that same impression as when we stepped foot in Adventures Day Nursery for our first visit. Throughout the past 6 years, we've been fortunate enough to have the dedicated team look after both our sons and the love & affection shown is above anything we've seen at any nursery. I’ve found it’s been worth those long drop offs in the morning and those times I'd need to have my laptop with me to start work. It's clear Kim has taken her love of this work and spent time hiring staff who share that same passion to create this unique environment. This become particularly important when our 2nd child was diagnosed with a range of allergies, and it meant we were even more cautious around nursery care. However, the Adventures Team were able to accommodate and have made him feel very included in all activities. Sadly we're now coming to end of this journey, we can't help but recommend Kim & the wider team.”

“Little Learners Northwood is a wonderful nursery with a team of caring and nurturing staff who really do go above and beyond for the children. My son has been attending for a year and is thriving thanks to the wonderful team. They take great care of all the children and are so friendly and welcoming. It's wonderful to recieve pictures during the day to see what our son has been up to. Every day the teachers set up different activities based on themes throughout the year such as mothers day, diwali, Halloween, Christmas etc. We are so pleased we chose Little Learners for our son.”

“Our son attended Teddington Busy Bees since 2019, joining when he was 7 months old. The team and management have been so welcoming over the years and have really supported his introduction to an early years setting and encouraged his development. The nursery faced many challenges during covid 2020/2021 up to the first part of this year, but the staff balanced both covid safety messures all the while ressuring the children and parents that the nursery would be a safe ,secure friendly environment. I am truely thankful for all the wonderful memories he has created, social and physical development coupled with friendships formed with children and staff . The staff have been key in his development, regardless of which room he has been in all the staff have got to know him and continued as he moved through each room. He is now ready to start reception today , he is more than ready thanks to the wonderful team at Busy Bees. Highly recommend the nursery.”

“My daughter has been at Creative Explorers since she was 9 months old and is now 2. She loves it! The staff are welcoming and informative. Letting us know everything that's been going on when we collect her. I can't recommend this nursery enough.”

“Warm, professional, and truly child-focused Little Lamps Nursery has been amazing for my 3.5-year-old daughter. The staff are caring, patient, and attentive even during her early settling-in and recent illness. Every day is packed with creative play, emotional learning, and genuine joy. They celebrate each child’s background and make families feel supported. My daughter always excited to go to nursery! means that she is enjoying and love being with her friends and teachers. Couldn’t ask for better!”

“We had our daughter’s 3rd birthday at let’s pretend and it was absolutely fantastic! The team made it so incredibly easy for us which meant we could focus on her and her friends. We had a couple of additional guests on the day and they made sure there was space and food. Plus the decoration was fantastic! The balloons in particular were a big hit Huge thanks to the team for all their help!”