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“Lovely little school, but shh don't tell everyone or they'll all want their kids here.”

“I have two children at this school, one in Yr. 2 and the other just started Reception having attended the Nursery. Both of them throughly enjoy attending and learning in this environment and it constantly amazes me just how varied their knowledge has become. From day one (2years ago) when there were only 43 4 year olds, to this day of over 250 pupils, there has been a consistent and tenacious focus on delivering the best learning for all of its pupils. The leadership team are warm and welcoming, making themselves highly visible at the school gate and always willing to listen to parents' views or offer advice. They have set out a strong set of values and life skills which are positively reinforced across the school in a consistent way from class teacher to whole assembly. For some of these traits the children are asked to behave like a particular ' Learnasaur ' character such as the Tryasaurus who is always willing to try new things or a Sharadactyl who shares their learning resources. Both my kids have really engaged with this type of encouragement and it is commonplace to hear us talking about them at home. All the staff that have been recruited display a huge passion for delivering the best experience for the children, whether they're dinner ladies, site managers or have office roles. The teaching staff are great and display the same understated professionalism day in day out, they have embraced the opportunity this new school presents and are working well together to deliver a first class education. Mr Butler's musical influences have shown themselves many times over the last couple of years during assemblies and Nativity plays. My personal highlight was last years Year 1 performance which involved the whole year group, lasted over 40 mins and was incredible to watch, it was hard to believe we were watching 6 year olds as the performance level and engagement across the whole group was so strong and mature. Other highlights from last year included the children asking Boris Johnson some tough questions when he visited the school and the Pupils performing their 'Big Dance' at the summer fayre.”

“Following a recent visit to Eilmar I was surprised at how open and spacious the environment was. All staff in the nursery welcomed me with big smiles! Everything was made crystal clear to me! I would like to thank Eilmar for treating me as and individual and not a number.”

“Great, beautiful school with nice and caring teachers and staff. Lovely environment to have the kids growing.”

“One of the best tuition centres in London. Really impressed by my kids' progress at 'Head of the Class'! In just a few weeks, I noticed a significant difference in their writing, reading, math, and vocabulary skills. Supportive environment, and skilled tutors who seemed to have customised the teachings for my kids. Grateful for quality education. A great choice for parents seeking to notice significant progressive changes for their kids education.”

“I was impressed from the moment I arrived. A very well run school in my opinion. The office staff were lovely. The headteacher was approachable and interested in everything that was going on. Everybody seemed happy. I worked with sixty very attentive and enthusiastic year 2 children. They were very well mannered and I was particularly amazed at how when I asked a question a see of hands shot up but nobody shouted out. (I mention this because I work in a lot of schools and this is unusual. To me this is indicative of a good learning environment). I was not surprised to hear in the staff room that nobody leaves. I was extremely well looked after throughout the day. Great school!”

“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!”

“My children study here. They love their school. Unlike their previous schools, they are very verbose about their new school experience. Quiet neighbourhood. Clean and encouraging atmosphere for learning. Great classroom ambience! The head teacher is very cooperative and is always available for parents to clarify their doubts and very supportive too! The teachers are amazing! Excellent pastoral care. Children come home with loads of information and ideas for homework. All sorts of extracurricular activities and fun. My kids love their new school. Better than many schools (public and private) in Surrey. Teachers are well trained and highly experienced. An outstanding primary school in Surrey. I feel proud of my kids' school and am greatly relaxed about their primary education. Highly recommended to other children in the locality.”

“Today marks the end of an era. My little explorer is finishing nursery and getting ready for big school. I can’t quite put into words the wave of emotions I felt as we said our final goodbyes to his wonderful teachers. As a teacher myself, I understand just how important that role is especially in those early, formative years. I’m beyond grateful to have found a caring, safe, and love-filled environment where my son has felt happy, seen, and truly understood. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at St. Matthew’s Montessori School, and a very special mention to Miss Lorraine and Miss Freshta—two women who became a second home for him. He is still processing that they won’t be with him in September. If you're looking for a calm, nurturing, and joyful place for your little one to grow, I cannot recommend this setting enough. You'll find knowledgeable, kind-hearted staff working with genuinely happy children.”

“Nice and helpful childcare staff”

“We couldn’t be happier with New World Montessori which is run by the wonderful Ms Haidari, it was definitely one of the best decisions we have made. We feel confident that our daughter has been given the best possible start to her life and that the education she has received will assist her in her future. A special and heartfelt thank you to Miss Kim and the team at St. Barnabas.”

“My daughter has been at apple tree for 8 months now and every morning she gets so excited to come to the nursery. I am very satisfied with the practitioners and the overall environment. Thank you for providing her a safe place to learn and grow.”

“My daughter benefited greatly from attending . She received personalised attention and her confidence was greatly improved as a result . Areas of concern were highlighted on a regular basis and the tutors worked closely with me to make sure she got the best out of the course . I would highly recommend not only for independent school entry but also for a strong academic foundation .”

“Great school, good subjects and cool resources”

“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.”

“wounderful all the students are well behaved young women who will do well in life”

“best school ever. so so friendly”

“Really good tuitions helped both my children with 11+”

“My son went here for about 5 months. He isn’t very sociable and is very attached to me but at this nursery he flourished! I loved seeing all pictures that were uploaded throughout the day. He learnt so much about trees, mushrooms and wildlife during his forest school time! He also loved doing sports on a Friday. I couldn’t recommend the butterfly patch more. This nursery has truly made a huge impact on myself and my son! Thank you so much to all the staff for taking such good care of my baby❤️”

“An exceptional nursery with a dedicated and loving team of staff led by a superb headmistress.”

“Our eldest son went here for two years and still asks to go back for visits, now he's at primary school. My youngest has recently started. All the staff are warm and caring. But to single out a couple of people - the Head Mrs Goldberg takes terrific care in talking to the children on a level as people and she radiates calm. And Mrs Herbert provides excellent and fun music classes. Having a highly qualified music teacher who writes her own songs and is great with the children is a real treat.”