Developmental programs in London

“What a wonderful nursery. Massively helpful and supportive staff. Lovely calm atmosphere. Excellent experience all round!!”

“What a wonderful 3 years my little one has had at your excellent nursery! I now have a child who is confident, settled, caring and inquisitive, with all the skills needed for a very successful start at school. You have had such a positive impact on our little one’s development and we genuinely cannot thank you enough. Our little one will have special memories for years to come. The staff here are friendly, approachable, caring and kind. They listen and respond to questions and concerns and are extremely supportive of both children and their adults, including with regards to SEND. A rich and varied curriculum helps the children to progress, and prepare them for school, whilst nurturing each child’s individual interests and talents.”

“Fantastic staff who are really committed to the children’s development and well-being. My daughter has attended for over 2 years and has loved it from the outset, forming great bonds with her wonderful key workers and other nursery staff.”

“A brilliant nursery with dedicated staff who clearly care about the children and their work.”

“My kids have been attending Little Learners South Croydon over the last 6 years and I can only say positive things about them. Staff are lovely, we get regular updates of their development and they've always been accommodating when needing to adjust attending hours. Highly recommend.”

“Excellent children’s centre. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. My daughter and I love attending the play sessions. Plus it’s all free!”

“Our Son has just finished several very happy years at Lilliput and we could not have been more delighted with them. He has made many lasting friendships and loved all his "teachers" immensely. The larger setting and the way they progress through the rooms has prepared him fantastically for school, he has taken everything in his stride and is already quite advanced in his learning journey because of the incredible work and preparation Lilliput preschool class has done for him. Staff were more than happy to focus on what interested him and tailored his learning to his needs and interests. He benefited from intensive swimming lessons in their own pool and had multiple gardens available to add variety to his outdoor play, including access daily to a local field as a preschool student. As a younger child (starting just after 1) he was well cared for and on the rare occasions he became upset at drop off, was comforted and we never felt sad for leaving him, and were called and updated on his mood not long after. The children are all well balanced, friendly and well behaved with their emotional development expertly considered. We would recommend this to anyone considering local nurseries, our nephew has just started and my youngest will certainly also attend.”

“I loved this place when it had the children's centre. My daughter went there about 8 years ago.”

“An absolutely wonderful, fantastic place. Us and our child couldn't be more happy”

“I take my child there and the stuffs are very helpful and friendly, always smiling.”

“We tried a few different baby classes and enjoyed Gymboree the most. Karen is warm and friendly and takes the time to explain why we are doing each of the activities, which I appreciated. It’s not too overwhelming for the little ones. Highly recommend”

“Great place to meet other mums in the area and for my child to socialise. Very welcoming and helpful team of workers.”

“Excellent children’s centre. Friendly staff”

“My son graduated from Acorn to Oak nursery in August 2024. He had a happy, positive and fun experience. His learning, confidence and development came on leaps and bounds during his time there. This is thanks to the caring staff who are very helpful and nurturing. The nursery staff and office staff are incredibly supportive going above and beyond to also support parents. Thank you for everything and I would highly recommend this lovely nursery.”

“Today is the last day of school for my child , I would like to thanks the staff at acacia , specially teacher Ms SADIA, she was very nice and kind with my child with a brilliant relationship for one year, I really feel that my child is school ready and being prepared so well for starting (reception)primary school thanks to Acacia." Teacher SADIA is very experienced, attentive and helpful. I guarantee that your child is very lucky if Sadia will be he&she teacher In general , good school for learning. KAMAL’S Dad”

“A very friendly and welcoming place for your child to go my daughter attends there and my oldest daughter has just left there for primary school. A very encouraging nursery with a passion for children to grow and learn my oldest daughter left there with a love of learning and my youngest daughter is improving so much while attending this nursery.”

“Can't praise the staff and company enought, my daughter has problems with her confidence and don't really like being around people she don't know but she has absolutely loved these short getaways for 18 months and has looked forward to every trip. Thank you so much yous go above and beyond to make kids fell welcome and comfortable ❤️❤️”

“The centre is good.but didn't see any tea or coffee maker for the people who come for training or courses plus there should be some snack shop or corner in the centre for people who come for any course”

“This center is very good for children and the staff is very helpful, one of them Nicola helped me a lot! She is very good.”

“A wonderful nursery. Professional staff. My son always went to nursery with pleasure. I sincerely thank the director Sharmee Bhatt for her excellent attitude towards children and their education.”

“Great school, my kid loves it he's in nursery and the teachers are so nice”

“Small, local and personal service.Great facilities for your child.”

“My Sunshine Day has been absolutely life-changing for our children. From day one, the level of care and attention they received exceeded all our expectations. The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s well-being. What stood out to us immediately was the one-on-one support provided not just by their room teachers, but by the entire management team. Everyone made the effort to get to know our children personally, which helped them feel secure, seen, and valued during their transition into the nursery. Our children took time to settle, and the staff were so patient and nurturing throughout. They created a calm, comforting environment that helped them build confidence at their own pace. Their happiness and comfort have always been the top priority, and we felt reassured every day that they were in the best possible hands. The nursery itself is beautiful—bright, welcoming, and filled with thoughtfully chosen toys and resources that encourage creativity, imagination, and independence. The rooms are clean and well-organized, making it a joy for the children to explore. What really sets this nursery apart is the variety and quality of the activities they offer. Our children have loved the sessions in music, languages, sports, arts, and even theater. These experiences have had a huge impact on their confidence, communication, and social development—and they’re always excited to share what they’ve learned each day. We've also had incredible support with potty training and language development. The staff are so experienced, consistent, and encouraging, and they kept us updated every step of the way. It's made a huge difference in how quickly and positively our children have progressed. We feel so lucky to have found this nursery. It’s more than just childcare—it’s a warm, inspiring community that puts children’s happiness and development at the heart of everything. My Sunshine Day has truly changed our children’s lives, and we couldn’t recommend it more highly to any parent.”

“I can not recommend this daycare enough. Monkey Puzzle has intuitive staff who care about every child. The staff know my child and regularly ask how he and our family is doing. The daycare has a large space as well for children to play in, both indoors and outdoors. I find that due to the good ventilation, my child did not get sick quite as often when he came to this nursery as compared to another we tried. Plus, the daycare is willing to work with parents on changed schedules or if additional days are needed. This was so useful during my pregnancy when it turned out I needed more days at the daycare for my older child. We could also bring and pick up our children based on their natural schedule (my eldest tends to wake up later). I felt absolutely reassured sending both my kids to Monkey Puzzle - they found a way to look after both very well. This is considering the fact that both of my children are very attached to me and my husband. Despite that, they were able to find staff that the children connected well with. In addition to all this, the daycare has events occasionally for the parents, where I see first hand the healthy meals that the children are given. It's very reassuring that the chef on staff works to create meals that are not too sweet or salty, but still flavored and interesting for the kids. From what I gathered, the day is relatively unstructured - very child-led. They also occasionally have guests that come and teach interesting topics like yoga or football. Children are not required to come to circle time or participate in activities (note this was for up to 3 year old, the preschool might be more structured). They even work around the child's natural rhythm - for example, my eldest child was showing signs of wanting to stop nap times, and the daycare respected his and our desire to quit naps around 2.5 years old, a bit earlier than others in his class. They also moved my eldest to the toddler room based on when he felt ready for it, rather than strictly based on age, which was very benefitial to him. The rooms have a range of ages, so our eldest had a great chance to learn from older children when he was an only child, and also learn to interact carefully with younger children when we were trying to acclimate him to the idea of a younger brother. I unfortunately moved out of the country and have had the misfortune of getting to compare a high quality US daycare with Monkey Puzzle. The fussiness, need for us provide everything, inflexible schedule that was decidedly not child-led, and useless logging is a complete opposite to what we experienced at Monkey Puzzle. The age ranges are also much more narrow at the US daycare, which means our child won't get to learn from older children anymore. Thankfully our youngest child has a big brother he can observe regularly. I have experienced a couple of issues at Monkey Puzzle, but nothing major. Clothes get exchanged between children - but we experienced this everywhere, and it is probably due to the fact I really don't care enough to label every item we send our child to daycare in. They also don't concentrate on ensuring daily photos of your child (usually there are weekly photos of the whole class). And sometimes the log misses a pee or poo. I also don't think there's an effective key person (though I think there's an official one). I just know the staff member who my child tends to gravitate towards. When all is said and done, I would send my kid back to Monkey Puzzle in a heartbeat if we are back in the area. The wonderful staff, child-led environment, and flexibility made it a wonderful second home for my children.”

“Great place with amazing staff.”

“It’s best for kids to play around, different activities, as I came across it’s been named Waye avenue park, were the entrance picture I have uploaded on google for helping people to come at correct place. It’s great are for football.”

“I have used this Nursery for 4 years for my 2 sons and have much praise for their care, love and development of my children. The staff across all the rooms here are very supportive, friendly and welcoming, acting much like an extended family to me. My boys have both thrived here, the educational activities they run inside and outside are truly inspiring - science experiments/ cooking classes/ show and tells/ sports days I would thoroughly recommend.”

“This is a great primary school in N3 with some amazing devoted teachers and children who put a lot of effort in to everything they do.”

“This was our baby's highlight of the week when we were living in Kensington! It really helped her develop gross motor skills.”

“We noticed excellent growth when my daughter joined this nursery, now results are seen when she has started primary school. She is able to grab things quickly which is made possible by the strong base developed at the nursery. Thank you Sharon and all the teachers.”