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“Very good staff . I was getting late, called to inform them. I was looked at very well even though I wad badly late. Thanks so much sherington children centre.”

“Bowes Park is a really lovely nursery. All the staff are wonderful and treat the children with love and respect. It is really well managed and parents are kept constantly informed about the children’s progress. We were so happy to find Bowes Park after a negative experience at a different nursery, it is a very happy place and I would definitely recommend it to any parents looking for a great nursery.”

“The nursery is absolutely fantastic at looking after my child! The staff especially are super friendly and they are also caring towards my child and are really good at helping him grow and develop as he’s getting older. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nursery for their child in the local area, Angela the manager is a credit to the company !”

“Excellent nursery both my son and daughter attended this nursery. Great staff and very helpful and welcoming management team that always greets us with a smile.Brilliantly friendly and committed staff. Lots of engaging activities for the children. A perfect nursery choice for my son. Love Thank you very much.”

“My daughter has been attending little cubs for over 6 months and she loves it. She seems very happy and I’m really pleased with how much effort the staff clearly put into activities and keeping the classes entertained! They offer opportunities for parents and grandparents to visit and read books which I have really enjoyed as I get to meet the whole class! They do evening online classes for parents to learn about sleep and food from specialists. My daughter seems to love the food and eats all sorts of things she doesn’t try at home so I’m pleased she is getting that variety. The staff spend a good amount of time with you at the end of the day letting you know all about your child’s day which I really appreciate. Overall just a fantastic experience.”

“So my son has been going here for nearly a year now and I can honestly say this is a really good Nursery. The front office staff are incredibly helpful and very polite and welcoming and very understanding. As for my son's class there have been amazing he loves to go there he's learning a lot. They helped us with his toilet training, and he was out of nappies in next to no time. I was expecting it to be very hard and difficult, but we did what they advised, and within a week he was out of nappies. Genuinely, if you're looking for a really good nursery, I would highly recommend you just go there for yourself. Have a look around, speak to them, and I'm sure you'll place your little one there.”

“This Busy Bees is absolutely outstanding. Our kids are so, so happy when they go and their development has been clear for everyone to see. The communication from the nursery is brilliant, even on weekends and out of hours and we firmly believe that they care for our children really well. The best thing about the place is that despite anything that may be happening at the time, the staff always approach the kids with a smile on their face and the staff give us such a lovely, warm feeling and one which entices us to bring our children there. Thank you so much. You do a stellar job and we are beyond grateful.”

“Such a brilliant centre, thanks to committed, caring and professional staff, and some wonderful facilities and equipment for babies and children. Thank you Karen, Julie and all who work here.”

“My child went to Le Jardin des Dyvrande from the age of one. He thrived in this nurturing environment. The Early Years team worked closely together and planned relevant and engaging experiences for all the children. I felt that the daily communication from the staff helped to paint a picture of what happened each day and I like how they all had a relationship with my child. The settling in process went smoothly and we were sad to leave when we moved from London.”

“Kindred Nursery has consistently exceeded my expectations in every way. My daughter is having an exceptional experience there. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and always receptive and supportive with all enquiries. She looks forward to going each morning, and I've noticed significant improvements in her education. I highly recommend Kindred Nursery for its excellent environment and dedicated team.”

“One of the best school in Harrow very nice teachers”

“Friendly staff and health visitor/midwife. Good number of children activities including children weighing and breastfeeding support. Check council website for more details.”

“Incredible school, highest level of teaching, fulfilling community”

“Stratford School Academy is a really good school. Teachers and SLT try their very best to ensure that children are kept safe and well behaved in school and have strict policies in place with PREP and back on track. I really can't fault this school .”

“Tucked away behind the highstreet, it's easy to miss if you don't know its location. That said, the facilities once you enter the building are very good, catering for all preschool children needs, with adequate staff onsite vs. Number of children ratio. Small secure outside play area on dry days. Pushchair undercover parking area and limited parking for parents that can get congested at times. Overall I well equipped nursery and attentive staff.”

“Love this place, My daughter always has fun, they have a very friendly and focused staff.”

“Beautiful weather today. Need a bit more upgrading.”

“Both of my daughters attended this nursery and we loved it so much! My youngest has just started school and is so happy and well prepared, which is a testament to the work the nursery have done with her. It’s a beautiful purpose built setting, recently refurbished, with a lovely outdoor space and a mud garden! From the management to the cooks, everyone is so friendly and lovely and my daughters thrived there. We will miss everyone so much, and will come back to visit!”

“hello miss my spelling test sheet is at school can i come and get it now because i have to read an practise today”

“I initially moved my son from his first nursery (Monkey Puzzle in Uxbridge) as he just didnt enjoy going in and due to his speech delay he was unable to communicate his feelings but there were worries that he was being mistreated in that nursery as he would repeat phrases in a shouty manner that we would never use at home (why are you crying I'm here??? Be quiet! Go sit down now!) After deciding to move him to another nursery I attended Busy bees in person and shared my concerns with the assistant manager Sian who was at the main reception that particular day. She reassured me and arranged a tour of the nursery a few days later where myself, my husband and son were able to have a look around and we had a a lovely chat with Lauren in the preschool room about how a typical day in the nursery would be and how they monitor each childs progress again the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. After our visit our son was instantly warmed by the happy playful environment. He surprisingly settled within a week of attending. His speech, interaction and communication has all really come through as well as his attention. He has honestly been thriving here and although I'm sad he will be leaving the nursery to start school in September - I am ever so grateful for the staff especially Tammy for shaping up his academic journey from here ahead.”

“I was invited to College Green Nursery last Thursday as a visiting author/illustrator to share my children's books and storytelling with the children and was very impressed by the warm reception of very friendly staff led by the Headteacher and particularly by Nawal Filali Naji the facilitator of my visit. I was most impressed by just how settled and happy the new intake of 4 year olds were, and their enthusiasm for participation and learning. It is likely down to what I think I detect as the Nursery's environment of structured pastoral care and love.”

“Willow Brook is an excellent primary school with excellent teachers. My sons used to go to this school and they thoroughly enjoyed their time here ❤️”

“Our kids attending this nursery and pre-school. It's great place to be in! Management is brilliant, always ready to help! Teachers have a lot of activities for kids to do, so little ones will not be bored and will learn alot! I Truly Highly recomending this place for all the families, you will not regret!”

“If you want your child nurtured, looked after, encouraged to grow and learn in a safe and secure environment, Kintore Way is all of this and much, much more. Having had 3 children attend, over a total period of 12 years, we could not be happier with the care they have all received alongside the invaluable support and advice that we as parents have received over the years from all of the staff, from nappy training to food fussiness, their advice is always well informed and offered both freely and kindly. In terms of continuity, we are amazed that many of the staff caring for our 2 year old daughter today, are the same staff who looked after our (almost) 13 year old son from the age of 7 months in the baby unit (now closed). This is a clear indication, in an industry renowned for a high turnover of staff, that this is good place to work, that staff enjoy caring for the children, take immense pride in the huge roles that they play in the children’s development and also that management understand the value of this team, that they support and encourage them. This comes across in the welcoming friendly atmosphere that is always present at Kintore Way. The facilities are secure, spotlessly clean and well maintained, the garden area is always used to its full potential, the children have a wide choice of activities to undertake both indoors and outdoors and are encouraged to do so. Any achievements , however big or small, are praised and always recognised. My daughter loves it as much today as her brothers did 13 years and 7 years ago, it’s part of our family story, even I attended nearly 4 decades ago! I could go on……. but in summary, if you are looking for an amazing nursery, with the most caring, loving, encouraging and professional staff, who take pride in their role nurturing and preparing your child for the next step of their journey into education, primary school, you’ve found it.”

“We had a lovely tour of the newly renovated Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common, you have done an incredible job. It is really light and airy. The Baby room is beautiful. Thank you Sheena, Sadie and Melissa for showing us around, you are were so passionate and we are so lucky to have this new nursery.”

“Our son has been going to this nursery since August 24 (started at 1yo) and we are very satisfied with the quality of care they provide. Great communication and all the nursery teachers are great. Our son seems to be having fun and is happy going to nursery every day”

“Wonderful place! Lots of activities for families with under 5s! Staff are professional and super friendly. A lifesaver for new mums! Highly recommend!! There is also a nursery here. My youngest son attended the nursery and he made lots of friends and loved it! The nursery staff are lovely and the classrooms clean and premises overall were outstanding!!”

“I’ve been coming here for the last 16 years with all of my children. It has definitely got better over the years. The new under 3 area is fantastic, it’s very sensory with some great light features. The food and drinks are reasonably priced and the staff are very friendly. It is only suited for under 10’s, however they do have a SEN session for 12 and under on a Saturday. It’s great for birthday parties too and the birthday hosts are great fun.”

“My daughter has been at garden house for 18 months and has had a wonderful experience. From the moment she arrived she felt safe and loved going there. Some of her first words were her key workers who have all been amazing. Special mention to her current Key worker Geraldine and her original Tom, who she loves very much and who I trust completely to be kind, caring and understanding. Garden House also looked after us as a family when we most needed it and I will never forget it. Thank you all!”

“This was my old school 1964 - 1971 the boys play ground was on the left at the end of the long drive and girls and juniors to the left my wost teachers were from class 7 -9 but at class 10 Mr Williams was my best teacher this school had its mini swimming pool to the rear of the dinning area in the boys playground and still had bomb shelters Beside the play ground happy memories”