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“Best of the best Nurcery ever !”

“Both my son (for 4.5yrs) and daughter (for 2yrs) attended this excellent nursery. The standard of care and teaching is very high. My children used to literally run in to the nursery in the morning which is a strong reflection on the positive and loving environment that has been created. The food is cooked on site and is a varied healthy menu. It really helps because my children at school now eat everything and love fruit/veg. The Management is very friendly and approachable. The Manager (Nirupa) is absolutely lovely and is assisted by her efficient son which creates a warm family environment. Any issues are addressed very promptly with good feedback to the parents. The communication and relationship with the parents is excellent. I thoroughly recommend and positively endorse this nursery.”

“Snowflakes is a great nursery. I'm really happy with it. My 1st son was there from 2009 - 2012 and I'm now back with my daughter who is just under 2. Both my children never cried going into the nursery. Staff are so nurturing , friendly, and professional. The manager is great, very approachable always receives me with a smile and willingness to help and make my daughter experience the best one. My daughter loves it there. I get daily updates with pictures of her and commetns on her development. For the very fewest times my daughter has been unwell or hurt herself whilst at nursery, staff have acted appropriately and informed me promptly. One of great things I love is also the fact that everything is included, from nappies, to milk, to food. For me as a working mum that is great, not to have to worry about having to pack a bag everyday.”

“Excellent Nursery. Great Staff and facilities. My kids have really developed and I have seen a notable difference. Would highly recommend to anyone without hesitation.”

“My daughter has been attending Monkey Puzzle East Sheen since January 2024. She has grown in her independence and social skills due to the nurturing and stimulating environment. The staff are highly attentive, caring and friendly. They ensure the children are happy and most importantly safe. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery every week. I highly recommend Monkey Puzzle East Sheen to working parents.”

“Our experience with Zikora is very positive. It’s like second home. Groups are small, everyone knows each other. Children know all the ladies there so they don’t feel gaps if someone is away or has left. Practionioners are angels and they truly love children. They always greet my daughter with smile or cuddle. Mohammed is a great manager, very enthusiastic and dedicated. He knows a lot about every single child. Children just adore him! I also like the simplicity of this place. No social media that obviously require staff to spend time on and no paid activities that could exclude some children. They do many interesting activities and teach kids good manners. I see progress in my child’s development every single day. The place is very clean and they have high hygiene standards. Children always change their outdoor shoes to slippers. Seriously, this is not happening in any of the nurseries I’ve visited (shocking!). They massively helped us with potty training and I will be eternally grateful for that. They are not money-oriented and I don’t think any nursery can beat their prices and hours (7 to 7). I moved my daughter to Zikora from another nursery and it’s been the best decision ever. Finally I got piece of mind. Now I know it’s not a fancy facility and nice garden that matter, it’s the staff and management.”

“As a mother, I can wholeheartedly say that KidsLab is the best nursery in Canary Wharf — if not all of London. My son joined them just before his first birthday and settled in within a week without much hassle. Since I was a working mom, I always felt I might miss out on important milestones, but the staff at KidsLab never made me feel that way. I received pictures and videos of all the special moments, and that made such a difference. What really sets them apart is how they include parents in the journey. The staff genuinely take the time to get to know the child through conversations with parents, so they can support each child better. I have had so many warm, thoughtful chats with the team, they are not transactional at all, and always make you feel like part of a family. The staff truly care, and they ensure that the children are constantly learning through activities, rhymes, garden playtime, drama, and dance classes — making sure there is holistic development and lots of joy in the process. My son is a curious, active child, and I have seen incredible growth, not just intellectually but also emotionally and socially. He has learnt empathy, discipline, and how to thrive in a social setup. I often get compliments about how intelligent he is, and a lot of that credit goes to the amazing team at KidsLab. Huge, huge kudos to Juliana, Runi, Danielle, Vanessza, Radhika, and every single member of the team. As a mother, I can proudly say KidsLab is a wonderful place, and I couldn’t recommend it more if you are looking for a nurturing, engaging nursery for your little one.”

“We are so happy with the experience that both of our children are having at Brightsparks. They are thriving due to the amazing care that they receive. It is a very kind, caring and organised place - communication is excellent and we receive detailed reports on how our children are doing plus pictures and parents meeting. The staff know our children very well and are obviously very passionate about helping the children to learn and be happy little people! Thank you”

“Amazing nursery to say the least. Staff very attentive, caring and really care about the development of the children definitely a home away from home experience for both my children who attended”

“Amazing staff, always there to help if needed. Children have lots of fun activities on a daily basis to do, lots of learning experiences are booked in too like petting zoos etc. garden is perfect size with lots of garden toys for all weathers, menus are good and well balanced with fruit and vegetables. Overall brilliant nursery”

“Perfect start is such a wonderful nursery, my child has attended there for the past 6 months and i couldn’t be happier. All of the staff are so happy and really love the children. Katie & Kayte from management are so welcoming and helpful. I can’t recommend this nursery enough.”

“My son has been coming here for over a year now and he absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing, he gets up to all sorts of wonderful activities, the place itself is spotlessly clean and full of imaginative and fun things for children to get on with. He has nutritious meals (and they succeed in getting him to eat more vegetables than I can!) and he goes off in the mornings smiling and happy to be spending the day here. When I moved to Walton I viewed a few nurseries but Monkey Puzzle was by far the best I saw. An outstanding place - Annoo and Aary, thank you for being the best nursery provider for my son!”

“My little one has attended Little Green Forest Nursery since she was 16 months and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. It is visible to parents how much they care about children, the continuos progress & learning and the support the team offers if any concerns arise. My daughter goes in every day with a smile and that’s the best reassurance you can for ask for as a parent. The whole team is professional, approachable and caring. Thanks for doing such a great job!”

“My son has really excelled at this nursery. He enjoys going in everyday and is always excited. The nursery staff are all wonderful, always welcoming and have created a lovely, safe and creative environment which nurtures the children and brings out the best in them. Would definitely recommend this nursery and will be sending my other children there also.”

“I booked a combined session of sup yoga and paddleboarding. Experience and location for this activity was great. Small group and relaxed atmosphere. Lots of lovely pics from organisers shared after the session. Will definitelly book with them again. They also run a club with regular social paddles whole year round.”

“We had a wonderful experience with Dora when she taught us our first dance. She was extremely communicative, friendly, and made the two lessons a lot of fun! If you would like a choreographed first dance, I couldn’t recommend Dora more.”

“I would 100% recommend Noah's Ark Day Nursery. My son started the nursery at 9 months and recently left for primary school, but he loved attending full-time. The staff are amazing and treat the kids really well there. There was a real family feel and I never felt concerned when leaving my child; I knew he was in good hands and we'll taken care of. The nursery is small and the kids get the attention they need to thrive.”

“We have visited this setting for our first daughter back in 2018 and have been on a waiting list for a bit - once we got a space we couldn’t be more happier - it is a small setting, lovely space, great outdoor area - staff is amazing and super dedicated. Nice variety of foods. Very creative setting, they do various activities every day, themes changes weekly and updates are shared daily. Our second daughter goes there now and we cannot be happier. I love the fact that all age groups mingle together - meaning older kids help younger and younger kids strive for better and looks up at older kids. Absolutely recommend Happy Days Childcare and cannot be more grateful for their amazing work, care and love!”

“I have had the pleasure of working with this nursery several times to capture their branding photographs, from video to imagery, and each experience has been incredible. The team is fantastic to work with, and their effort and dedication are evident in everything they do. It's no surprise that they are rated as an Ofsted outstanding nursery. The staff are amazing, and I thoroughly enjoy photographing the wonderful team, the delightful children, and the meticulous setups designed to cater to all the curriculum needs of their children. It's clear that this nursery goes above and beyond to provide a nurturing and educational environment for the children in their care. Highly recommend!”

“Our son started at First Day Nursery this summer when he was just under a year old. He settled in within a couple of days and absolutely loves it there.The staff are super friendly and engaging, providing daily updates via the app as well as during pick up. They are also invested in our son's development and we are constantly impressed with the new things he has learnt at nursery. Huge thank you to all the staff, especially Kay, Kim and Liberty who have been key contact people for my son.”

“Our son has been at Home from Home for a year now, and we’ve been really happy with the care and support he’s received. He’s developed such a lovely bond with the staff, who are always nurturing and genuinely care about him and all the children in their care. Since joining, we’ve seen him grow so much in confidence, which is a real testament to the warm and encouraging environment the team creates. The staff are always coming up with creative, engaging activities, and we love that the children are regularly out and about in the community. Imagination, fun, and kindness are clearly at the heart of everything they do, and we’re so grateful to everyone at Home from Home for helping our son thrive.”

“Both of my children attend this nursery. One started at 10 months old and one at 2 years old. The staff are absolutely amazing with both of them. I can truly say I have so much faith in all of the staff and the nursery itself! I even leave my children there beyond there normal hours and the nursery are happy to work around my work schedule. My children love the nursery and have made so much progress. This nursery has been a god sent to me - really amazing work guys! Thank you Magicwords Nursery!”

“Two of my children have attended this nursery and both absolutely loved their experiences. Both developed strong bonds with the staff and my daughter currently attending just adores them and they have been a brilliant support in her care and development since she was 9 months old. Now that they have moved to a new premises the setting itself cannot be faulted, they have beautiful classrooms and an outside space that the children can run around and play which was the only downside with the old building.”

“My sons have attend the nursery one is shy and the other very lively and not so shy! The nursery has been really good in teaching and using creativity. My son is always bring home drawings and creations and loves seeing them at home. He really loved a counting book that nursery made that he brought home. Really helped with his counting. Staff are friendly and responsive to parents questions.”

“My 3 year old is attending this nursery and he is really happy. Every time when i go to pick him up always a happy smile on his face. He definitely enjoys his time there. Also the members are really gentle, caring and understanding.”

“Golden Star Nursery has been a wonderful experience for our family. The staff are warm, caring, and attentive, and our child loves going each day. The activities are fun, educational, and perfectly suited for the needs of children We’ve seen so much growth and confidence in our child since joining. Communication with parents is good too — we always feel informed and reassured. Highly recommended!”

“The best Nursery ever, my child always coming out with huge smile, the girls are very informative especially Maya Sahi ”

“We love this nursery. All the teachers are super nice and professional. Every day there is just full of fun and they learn so much about the world. My son vocabulary and his understanding about everything just grows by the week. He always comes out with a smile. 10/10”

“Really good nursery my son has been going since he was about 18 months and is 4 now getting ready for school.. hes speech and learning has grown so much since he started they helped potty train and was clean within a week. The staff are great and is nice for the children to have key workers assigned to them! Tapestry is updated weekly with lots of pictures and videos and all the imput they have done for that week! Can’t fault them especially in the last 18 months during Covid! Definitely recommend this nursery for your little ones”

“One of the best all-star teams in London! The coaches and the athletes are so supportive and really make you feel welcome no matter what your prior experience. If you are looking to push yourself to the next level LDC will help you be the best you can be in a really welcoming environment. The team is very social and is a great way to also make lifelong bonds with fellow cheerleaders. I would recommend the team to anyone who is looking to be part of something amazing. You really won't regret it!”