Cognitive development in Welling

“Nice place for kids, efficient service, staff are friendly. Kids love this place. Not an expensive nursery”

“I couldn’t have imagined a better beginning for my child. My daughter has joined Carlton Hill as a baby and has now transitioned on to reception. I am very grateful for the care, love and attention she has received at Carlton Hill. What sets this place apart is its people - the teachers and the management. They are very loving, caring and kind. They are professional and it is clear how much thought and effort goes into their work. I highly recommend LEYF Carlton Hill if you are looking for a caring environment for your kids to thrive!”

“Fantastic. Our 1 year old little boy has been going to nestots for 7 months now. Every time we get out the car and start walking towards the nursery entrance he screams with excitement - which we feel is testament to the ethos and atmosphere that the staff create. We are always given an in-depth debrief of his day when we come to pick him up. He is well fed, well entertained and knackered after every day.”

“Benas and Simas love it. Very nice staff!!!!”

“My son goes to this nursery and has a great time here. Staff is wonderful and the teachers are amazing. Highly recommend this nursery to every parent.”

“Staff are very warm and caring!”

“My child will be going off to reception soon and I know she’ll be ready when that time comes and I have to thank Little Elms Sydenham team for the huge part they’ve played in our lives. I was worried about my child’s speech when we first started and after a few months she had progressed too much. That already showed me the care and effort they put in for each child to hit all their milestones. I love the fact that they have events for all parents/ careers and children to really involve us, gives such a homely feel to the setting. Communication is 10/10, the staff are amazing and couldn’t have met a better management team. Will truly be missed when we leave”

“Fantastic nursery. Our son has thrived here.”

“To whom it may concern, I am one of the parents to my toddler son in your high standard nursery I am writing to express my sincere appreciation to Partou Merchant Square Day Nursery, for the wonderful care they provide for my son. My son started attending the nursery since he was two years old, in 2023. Since joining the nursery, he has thrived in a nurturing and engaging environment as a baby. This is foster by the good work of the learning, creativity and social development from the teaching team and management of Partou. The staff at the nursery have shown excellent, exceptional dedication and kindness towards my son. They always embrace him whenever he comes into the nursery, they make him feel safe and happy each day. He enjoys going to school every time. Their approach to early childhood education is very thoughtful and effective. They have help to build confidence in him, teaching and learning basic essential skills. I observe this at home with him. He likes practicing to share his play sessions with me, repeating his nursery rhymes he learnt at nursery. He uses words he learnt from his teacher like 'very good ' whenever he finishes his food eating and anytime he wore his socks by himself. I have seen remarkable growth in my sons communication, independence and enthusiasm for learning as he grows into toddler. I am so thankful to the staff, his key worker and managers of the nursery. I wholeheartedly recommend Partou Merchant Square Day Nursery to any parent seeking a warm and supportive space for their child's early education. Yours sincerely Francis Owherho”

“We love this nursery. Our two boys have been going here since October 2023 and they enjoy it very much. The staff turnover is minimal and the teachers are lovely, professional and kind. The bigger nursery chain they went to before was much more expensive, the teachers changed constantly and our older one was reluctant to go in. We have none of those issues here and are very happy with our nursery choice. The nursery manager Claire is also very nice to deal with. There are two 197 nurseries close to each other and our boys go to the bigger one across from Alexandra school. As an example of the level of care, there was major train disruptions recently and we couldn’t get home to pick the boys up on time. The teachers stayed with them until almost 8pm and didn’t even complain when we finally got there. The have very reliable and attentive staff here.”

“I left last year and I thought it was the worst skl ever but know I look back it was honestly the best time of my life.Miss all the staff there but I didn’t know what I had until I left”

“Both my children have attended MMI and I cannot recommend this nursery more highly. My son joined at 2 when we moved to the area and stayed until he started in reception. He can be a little anxious in new settings but in no time, MMI became like a second home for him and he couldn’t wait to go every day. The Montessori setting meant that he was able to explore what interested him most, and he developed real interests and passions that have stayed with him into school. He also formed some very strong friendships that have lasted years after leaving, despite some of them going to different schools. My daughter started at 9 months old and will again stay until she starts school next year. At the gates, I barely get a kiss goodbye as she runs in to see her friends, (again she has a very close knit group that she sees socially as well) and she comes home each day with stories of the games she’s played and conversations she’s had. She is a much more fiery character than my son (hey there second child!), and can be quite stubborn and set in her ways, but all the staff have gone out of their way to try and accommodate her, especially when it comes to her fussy eating! She also had a severe dairy allergy when she started, and all the team were extremely cooperative in making sure that her needs were met to avoid flare ups, or manage them when they did. Across both my children I have seen that the staff care hugely about the children’s development, education and their sense of belonging. Mine have always felt incredibly safe there and MMI is clearly a place of fun and excitement for them. When my son first started, it was mid-Covid, and perhaps there was a little staff turnover - as all businesses had, but on the whole, many of the staff have been there for years and there is a lot of continuity for the children. They still come to say hello to my son when he’s at the gates picking my daughter up, and sometimes take him inside to find her, which he loves. Lastly, I also feel that MMI has a very fair sickness policy, much less harsh than I’ve seen at other nurseries, which means for working parents our lives aren’t too easily derailed, every time a new bug is picked up! I am so happy that I found MMI when I did, I can see that my children have both flourished there, and I’m extremely thankful to Aleks, who manages the nursery, and her wonderful team for all that they do to create such a warm and fostering environment.”

“We enrolled our infant in backup care here for 3 days while on a business trip. All the caregivers are warm, attentive, communicative, and showed real joy for their children. We particularly enjoyed that our child had outdoor time twice each day (weather permitting) and access to lots of toys, books, and four meals daily. Thank you Shailene, Habiba, and team!”

“My son had such a wonderful time at kerswell, the staff was amazing. He is now in school and his little sister has started back in January and loves going there. The children are very well cared for. The transition from preschool to school was very smooth too, he had learn everything he needed to be confident before starting reception.”

“Our daughter has been a member of the nursery since it opened. Every day that she attends she comes home well fed and exhausted, her speech and appreciation of other children, (she is an only child), has come on tenfold and she has such an amazing time when she is there. The staff are so lovely and they really care about her, taking time to welcome her every morning to the point where she forgets to give Mummy a kiss goodbye. I couldn't recommend them more.”

“Our son loves going to nursery here. He's made lots of friends and is well cared for by the staff. He is kept busy by various activities and has really learnt a lot since he started here.”

“Excellent place for children. Friendly and hard-working staff. Children seem happy and active! Highly recommended.”

“Warm, compassionate listener very much centering on the needs of the individual and how the twists and turns of life affect them. Helen has been instrumental in helping me to know and understand myself better than I thought possible, raising awareness of habits and learned behaviours and equipping me with the means to respond with improved insight and understanding. I'm still learning but my life is richer and more fulfilling thanks to Helen's support which I value and appreciate so much.”

“My kids loved their time here. The staff were so good with them, always caring and always thoughtful. I’m glad we chose Sheen Park, as our kids had such a happy time and they left it confident and ready for primary school.”

“Brilliant,! My son absolutely loves going”

“I have a niece at this nursery, since we have started at this nursery they have been very kind and helpful. They have helped with settling and dealing with any concerns we have. They regularly update the parent zone where we can find out about her day which includes, snacks, lunches, tea and the different activities they do during the day. The nursery is clean and spacious and has a very big garden with many resources!”

“I want to express my sincere gratitude for the team of Aspen Ward Hospital for the patience, compassion, and desire to help patients. Staying here made me more connected to myself. Comfortable sleep, amazing food, sufficient socializing activities. Several things to recommend: 1. Allow 60 min of outside experience (woods, hiking) 2. Add garbage bins 3. Add music facilities in rooms 4. Have daily therapy sessions both at group and individual level 5. Provide ear plugs for patients”