The 30 Best Developmental programs in London

“Aunties Jackie and Alison and all the other wonderful Aunties work so hard to give the children such creative, fun and varied activities everyday. My daughter absolutely loved her time at Stanmore Baptist and we thank all of the Aunties for making her nursery years filled with such happiness, wonderful friendships and inspiration. Thanks you x”

“Today my son attended this lovely forest school for the last time as he has to go to normal school full time. We will miss the lovely kids, amazing teachers and beautiful setting. Managers and teachers alike are kind, thoughtful, considerate and loving people - who all clearly have deep connections to nature. My son has special needs and all teachers went out of their way to help him settle and thrive. Amazing place. We’re very sad to leave : (”

“Butterflies is an amazing pre-school. My daughter started just after turning 3 and she’s had the most wonderful year there. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly warm and caring. She settled in so quickly and has looked forward to going on her days. The environment is nurturing, fun and full of thoughtful activities that have really helped her grow in confidence and independence. I honestly only wish I had sent her sooner. Thank you so much to the entire Butterflies team for giving her such a happy and enriching start to life.”

“⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ BEST NURSERY in London. The warmth & care our son was given during his time at Newpark Islington lifted the weight I had going back to work after being home with him for a full year. After he settled in, he was all smiles upon arrival and pickup (at only 1 year old!), and the detailed comments from the staff indicated they really knew our son (his likes /dislikes, little habits, etc.) Not to mention that the learning methodology, nutrition, facilities are all best-in-class. We just bought a house in a different part of London, and we are legitimately debating driving all the way back to Islington every day so our son can stay with Maria, Diva, Francesca, Georgia, and the rest of the Newpark’s Islington team. You won’t find better care for your child.”

“Amazing nursery with fantastic staff and a lovely outdoor space. Our child was very happy here and well cared for.”

“Had the most wonderful experience at this Pre-School. The teachers and very kind and friendly, my daughter loves them! They made the transition very easy.”

“it is a very good Nursery. I bring both kids here and they love it. The 2-year-old boy is very happy when he sees us coming to Nursery. The ladies who work here are very good, kind, they have a very good attitude with children!”

“My son loves Nursery Room. He was around 18 months when he started but he has grown fond of the environment and the staffs very quickly. Everyone is very friendly and they are also very accommodating to your needs too. Perfect setting for us on the way to Eastcote Primary Academy.”

“I used this Pre School, for my daughter. Excellent”

“The best staff at Great Child Nursery, flexible, good and knowledgeable staff. They are very frendly with children. I am very happy that I chose this kindergarten! My boy loves going to kindergarten!”

“I took my daughter to baby sensory from 10weeks old. She absolutely loved it as did I. First of all it was more for me than her I guess, getting out to the same class every week, I made some lovely mummy friends and as my daughter grew, she realised she had become friends with their children too. Starting from such a young age was so beneficial as we learnt different signs which was great for communication and development and she would always leave exhausted from absorbing everything in the class. She loved all the songs and we would sing them at home too. Every week is different, no 2 classes are the same. We learnt so many different songs and actions and was gutted when she hit 13 months and we graduated. I then went on to take my son once he was born who loved it just as much as his big sister did, I never got bored of it at all. Kelly was our class leader and her positive energy and enthusiasm made the classes what they were. She put 110% effort into every activity we done, she captured my little ones attention from start to finish as she interacts with all the babies through the class. Finding out she was then able to play a part in my sons 1st birthday was literally the icing on the cake. Provided all equipment and instruments for our jungle animal themed party and everyone that came had nothing but amazing feedback for her party. 100% recommend to everyone”

“Lovely environment, teachers are all brilliant, kids are so excited when they are there, the area is brilliant for the kids to”

“I like this place so much that I even worked next door to the nursery in the restaurant. It's lovely atmosphere. Very relaxed and you feel like at home. The nursery have very nice teachers and beautiful view next to them with lots of nature,marine boats,swans,ducks etc. During summer time it's wonderful. The nursery it self is nice and my daughter enjoyed her time there.”

“Little Hearts Preschool is absolutely outstanding! Within just a few weeks, I noticed a huge positive change in my son’s confidence, happiness, and manners — he genuinely looks forward to going every day. The staff are professional, caring, and go above and beyond to create a warm, supportive environment. Having previously used local childminders, I can honestly say that the level of care, structure, and learning opportunities at Little Hearts are on a completely different standard. The environment is nurturing, stimulating, and well-organised, and the staff are well-mannered, highly trained and genuinely care about each child’s individual needs and progress. I also love that they use the Tapestry app to share updates and photos — it gives parents real peace of mind. The difference compared to childminders settings is remarkable. My only regret is not sending my older son here. The Little Hearts team is simply outstanding, and I’m so grateful for the support, care, and encouragement they have given my child — truly an amazing preschool!”

“Exceptional Pre-school with quality staff and facilities. The ideal environment for learning in those crucial early years”

“Christopher Robin is the most nurturing, caring environment you could ever wish for your child. Our eldest has just finished there (he joined at 2) and he has never, ever grumbled about going to nursery - quite the opposite - he has run through the doors every day and when we pick him up he is smiling from ear to ear. They concentrate on learning through play and discovery and he has thrived on this approach. It’s run by the loveliest team and I couldn’t say a single negative thing about it!”

“Many thanks from the heart for all your hard work, love, dedication, patience to the children, and for keeping personal belongings in order (clothes), making everyday a fun environment to go to which was also very important for my daughter. Staff are amazing with children , I would highly recommend this nursery ❤️”

“Both my boys Love the school and are achieving more than what’s expected. Lovely teachers!”

“My daughter joined St. Margarets Montessori in November 2020 and we highly recommend it. Prior to her joining, we searched and vetted over 20 nursery's in and around the area and this by far was outstanding in all aspects. We never regretted our decision. The teacher's are highly qualified, so warm, genuine, caring yet extremely professional. My little one has so much fun and has also learnt lots. The montessori has a huge outside space in comparison to other nurseries we saw. The children are exposed to lots of activities and apparatus to suit all capabilities both inside and outside. We love the weekly updates with photos that we receive from the montessori and the fact that they have an open door policy for any queries about our child. My daughter loves going there and we love seeing her smiling and happy everyday at drop offs.”

“The nursery is always clean and safe my daughter is very happy there. She is much confidant. All the staff is supportive but the manager Nazy is doing a very wonderful job. She is very active and make everyone work hard. Besides, she is always ready to give ideas on what ever issue one would discuss. She knows every student by name and how the child is and what abilities he/she got.”

“Fantastic nursery with such friendly and caring staff. A wonderful place for children to grow.”

“We have had the best experience with My Montessori school in Brook Green. All the staff are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, respectful, warm and lead by example. The teachers are very attentive to each individual child’s needs. We were warmly supported throughout the “settling in” process which was a new experience for us. The space is beautiful, peaceful, very calming colours, lots of natural light and the snacks provided are organic - these things are quite important to us. Our daughter is thriving, learning new things everyday and is very happy going to school! It is truly a breath of fresh air to have a school like this for our daughter to attend.”