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“Great shop. A very big range of styles and brands and very well experience staff, they made our experience very personal. We went to get an idea of what we want in our early pregnancy and will definitely be going back to make the purchase once we have done some thinking.”

“Excellent experience at Belle Baby in Twickenham! We walked in without an appointment to explore strollers and baby essentials. Ermina, store manager, was fantastic. She gave us space to browse but was quick to help when we needed it. Her approach was perfect - asking questions to understand our needs and showing relevant items without any pressure to buy. She was very informative and even suggested we take time to think before making a decision. Definitely will recommend this store for expecting parents!”

“The most beautiful kindergarten with the most wonderful teachers. Great professionals and people dedicated to their work and to the children. Communication, environment, care, food, activities, everything is at a very high level. My child went to kindergarten every day with desire and a smile. I am very happy that we were part of your big family. I highly recommend it. With best wishes for even more success.”

“Great products! Highly recommend”

“Lovely gifts available.....love the quality”

“I recently visited the Mamas & Papas Stratford store for a “Buying for Baby” appointment, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Ismail served us and was absolutely amazing — incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and attentive throughout. He took the time to explain all the options, helped us understand what would best suit our needs, and made the whole process feel easy and enjoyable. As first-time parents, we really appreciated how he answered all our questions and made sure we felt confident in our choices. Thank you, Ismail, for your fantastic service — you made what could have been an overwhelming experience into a really positive one! Highly recommend both the store and especially Ismail to anyone preparing for their new arrival. We ended up purchasing the Vardo travel bundle as it was durable l, light weight and exactly what we needed.”

“Small but very good collection and reasonable prices.”

“Our two sons are currently attending Playdays, in the baby room and in the preschool room. We are extremely happy with the nursery. The staff is very kind and caring and most of them have been around for many years which is great as a lot of nurseries nearby have a high staff turnover. The nursery is very well managed by Miss Kerry and everything runs smoothly. The children have the opportunity to do lots of activities (baby yoga, dance, french, swimming...) as well as regular trips to the park. We would 100% recommend this nursery to parents.”

“I couldn’t recommend Lucy’s services more. I had the best time learning baby massage with my newborn at her lovely home. Over a few short weeks it was wonderful to see how much my newborn enjoyed the different techniques and how his body changed during the course. He always had a good poo and a good night’s sleep afterwards! As a bonus, Lucy’s expertise across all things babies and feeding meant we could ask lots of other questions in a relaxed homely environment - ideal for a newborn mum.”

“Excellent service. Dedicated, kind sales team very patient for kids!”

“Highly recommend nursery. Great communication, very friendly staff. The update on what my daughter does on the app is very helpful and reassuring. Photo updates on activities my daughter is always great to see.”

“I was very nervous about sending my son to nursery, but from the moment he started at Monkey Puzzle, I’ve seen him thrive in so many ways. The team’s care and attention have truly put my mind at ease. Another thing that reassures me is seeing the owner around frequently. It’s clear she is personally involved in the day-to-day life of the nursery, checking in with the children and staff, and making sure everything runs smoothly. Knowing that she is so present gives me confidence that my son is in a truly caring and well-managed environment. One of the things I love most is the daily photo updates – it’s wonderful to see what he’s been up to throughout the day and the little moments that make me smile. The meals prepared by their on-site chef are not only delicious but also healthy, giving me confidence that he’s getting the best nutrition while at nursery. I also really appreciate how the nursery celebrates and explores different cultures, helping children learn about the world in a fun and inclusive way. It’s clear that every child’s development and happiness is a priority here. Thank you to Monkey Puzzle for taking such care of my heart and helping my son grow in such a happy, nurturing environment.”

“Lovely nursery not too close to our house but still happy to wake up early and take my toddler for her happiness. I found the staff very helpful and kind to us. My daughter wakes up eveeyday with full energy, ready to kick off the day.”

“My son began attending Butterflies in September 2021, and I can only share positive feedback about this nursery. Our experience has been overwhelmingly positive. The staff deserve praise as they know how to connect with children and are highly creative. I appreciate that the children engage in different activities every day. As full-time parents, we value the communication and photos shared through the phone application, which allows us to track our son's progress and daily activities. Additionally, the nursery offers various ad-hoc booking sessions that make our lives easier. While these depend on availability, they are extremely beneficial, particularly the "early starter" option, which we frequently use. Lastly, the owner and manager, Danielle, is very helpful, approachable and finds time to speak to all parents. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to all parents—your kids will love it.”

“Great place to bring your little ones for activities and health clinics. Friendly staff, varied schedule.”

“My daughter has been in the Lodge since Jan and we couldn’t be happier. She has flourished in so many areas of development, especially her social skills being surrounded by caring nursery staff as well as other kids. We get great updates with so many photos which gives us so much comfort that my little one is enjoying her day. The environment is very homely with the staff knowing all the children and the owner, Natasha, making the effort to get to know the parents as well.. my daughter especially loves her key worker, Georgeta, who has helped her settle into nursery so well and kept us updated of all her key milestones at nursery”

“Very helpful friendly staff . Willing to offer help and advice. I am grateful”

“My toddler enjoyed his first formal sport lesson at the centre. Beautiful provision and lovely staff.”

“Trained and experienced staff , always ready to respond to our child’s individual needs. As a Mum I would like to say Thank you for all your hard work and for creating such a positive and stimulating environment for the children . Deyar and Nazira ( beautiful ladies with beautiful hearts) have been very supportive and positive towards my child throughout the years. The graduation ceremony was very special heartwarming celebration of the children's accomplishments and a lovely way to mark their transition to the next stage of their learning journey. The children looked adorable in their gowns and mortarboards. The ceremony was well-organized and created a memorable experience for both the children and their families. We love this nursery and all the staff♥️”

“I already love going to Ollie Polly cafe with my two kids as it’s a lovely place to have nice coffee and cake while the kids play. We had our son’s 1st birthday party at Ollie Polly and I must say that they exceeded our expectations with the organisation, decor and hospitality . Amy, Neil and their team were very hands on with ensuring a smooth running of the party and making sure us and our guests were always catered too. It goes without saying that I will be back my with my kids soon. Thank you Ollie Polly!!!!!!!”

“Debby and the team were fantastic. Our twin girls had a wonderful time and enjoyed every moment of it. Hair cut was great and the little extra touches (nails and balloons), had the smiling from ear to ear. Couldn’t recommend it more!”

“My son started attending the nursery when he turned 2. He had a speech delay and struggled with social play. It only took a month for me to see how much of an astounding effect Ihsan had on my son. He started talking more, playing with other kids, listening to instructions etc and a major part of this development was the staff at Ihsan nursery. They also supported him with the local SENCO and support plan meetings with me and his key carer. This made me feel so assured that the areas where my son needs assistance in developing would be focused on and worked on during his time at nursery. It wasn’t just as if I was leaving my son with babysitters but I was taking him to a nursery that actually considers and really cares about helping children develop essential skills and qualities that will help them for the rest of their lives. I also used to take my twin daughters to the stay and play from when they were around 1 till they were ready to join the nursery. They absolutely loved it. I would go almost everyday and they had different themed activities, friendly staff and a clear routine (play, clean up, circle time) which really helped my daughters once they started nursery at Ihsan. My kids love it at Ihsan and I’m so proud that they are part of the Ihsan family.”

“Don’t let the odd location fool you, as this is a great place to buy a pram. They have a good range of every type of pram, don’t rip you off, and we were welcomed warmly without an appointment. I hate pushy sales people and they left us doing our thing until we weare ready to ask some questions, to which we got every answer. The lady who helped was incredibly helpful explaining the differences and price points and we got to try out, take apart, and ride around prams until we found the perfect one! Also love their pick up service, so we don’t have to store it in our tiny flat until the baby arrives.”

“Great park for toddlers, close to Wimbledon Park tube station, with a fantastic climbing frame and bus that'll keep them entertained for a lot longer than you'll want to hang around for.”

“Has a really nice basketball court with nets, and very easy to find!”

“Even though travelling here by car can be a nightmare during peak hours, the center itself is in a good location with a playground and greenery all around it. The staff were polite, friendly and very helpful with our appointment there.”

“Very friendly staff and midwives. Had an excellent experience throughout my pregnancy.”

“It’s always a very pleasant experience visiting this store. The staff are very lovely and I don’t feel uncomfortable looking around. The store is a bigger size than some of the other ones I’ve been too and I always seem to find very nice items from here.”