Transitional kindergarten programs in London

“The most wonderful nursery setting. My daughter has absolutely thrived there and the staff are all marvellous. Couldn’t ask for better. 10/10”

“Catholic Church. Beautiful choir.”

“We’ve sent both our DS to this nursery over the last 3 years. The consistency of care is fantastic; same consistent carers mean they have really taken care and helped our sons to develop. They worked with us through any “leaps”, teething or potty training situations. The chef David has been amazing, catering to their dietary needs (vegetarian, no onion/ garlic) with a smile and enthusiasm. The boys over the years have really enjoyed each day and their time especially with the Montessori approach. We get verbal feedback at the end of each day (whether a quick brief or more detailed as required). We loved that the boys were taken outside to the green common next door whenever feasible and were exposed weekly to music afternoons and exercise / sport sessions. They come back having painted, played, read books, learnt about culture and everything in between. The carers have been amazing - Kim, Rosa, Camilla, Lucy, Tiana, Prima, Cara, Leena, and recently Saheeda - we’ve known most of these over the last 3 years if not all of them (and they are still there!) - that consistency of presence and care has been incredible in providing a “second home” to our children. They know our boys, and saw them grow up from less than 12 months of age to 3 years. It was a really warming and caring environment which helped nurture our sons at such a young age. The love given to them (even at their worst times) was and has been invaluable. We’ve (all of us) had a truly happy experience with the fortune green team. From our perspective and from what I heard from parents at other nurseries, this is the one of the best nurseries in West Hampstead; despite others perhaps being more convenient location wise, or “newer”. Finally, this review has not come as a one-off assessment or as a new parent who recently joined; it’s over 2-3 years of experience with two very different type of DS. Thank you to the fortune green team for being there with us for our boys; my wife and I will not forget our time together and for ALL the right reasons. Lots of love S&K, A&V.”

“The most wonderful nursery! Our little boy has developed and learnt so much there. He absolutely loves going to nursery. They love and care for the children so well. He blows them kisses goodbye at pick up. I completely trust them and appreciate all their hard work. I could go on and on. The main thing I’ll say is that I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Kindred. Very professional, warm and friendly, excellent care. You won’t regret sending your children to them. We love it there and think all the staff are fantastic. Thank you!”

“⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 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.”

“A perfect school for your child to have great friends!”

“We have been delighted with this nursery. The care and attention they have shown my son have been above and beyond what I expected. It’s made going back to work a little easier. The garden is a big positive for an inner city nursery.”

“5*s for Hannah the midwife. She is amazing! Both during pregnancy and after pregnancy. I had her briefly with my sons in 2019 but then I had her from 35 weeks with my daughter until 4 weeks postpartum and she's just amazing!”

“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.”

“Our daughter really loves attending the nursery; she gets to play outside nearly every day, enjoys the activities, and eats really well! The staff are excellent; very kind and affectionate.”

“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.”

“My daughter attends Chestnut Tree Day Nursery and I couldn't be happier with our choice. The staff are all friendly, approachable and you can see that the children really do love them too. I am kept informed during the day with photos, when she is sleeping and get a daily note each day outlining the activities that she has been doing. My little one actually squeals when she sees where we are going in the morning, and you can't ask for more reassurance than that!”

“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.”

“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.”

“My son goes to this nursery and has a great time here. Staff is wonderful and the teachers are amazing. Highly recommend this nursery to every parent.”

“Even though my daughter only spent a few months here as we have to move her to a nursery closer to our home, she settled into the nursery very smoothly with the help of all staff and despite having key person change, she didn't have any issues as other staff are equally caring and helpful. I can clearly see her independence grew since attending the nursery, she learnt English songs while she couldn't even speaking English at the start and she becomes more confident of herself. Most importantly, she likes going to nursery and often tells me she wants to go there more often. The communication with the nursery is very smooth and the admin team is super efficient. Obviously I'd appreciate if I can have more photos of her but I do appreciate staff writing her diaries everyday so I know what activities she enjoyed and whether she has eaten/nap well. I would recommend this nursery to my friend if they stay close by.”

“My son has been really happy at this lovely nursery . I can not thank enough the amazing work, love and care from the Nursery Class ( Justina’s team ) and preschool ( Barbara’s team ) . My son loved them all and he will miss you ! The management team was always approachable and understanding . My kid was definitely happy at this nursery and I think all the kids there felt the same ❤️”