The 30 Best Kindergarten in Nottingham

“We moved our daughter from another nursery to Stepping Stones just after her first birthday. Tomorrow she starts reception at the local primary school, so it's a big milestone for all of us! From the moment we first visited this family-run nursery, we knew our daughter would be taken care of and she settled very quickly. The staff work incredibly hard and are invested in the children's wellbeing and development. Her language skills and social confidence have come on leaps and bounds. Every milestone has been handled with care and attentiveness, the team were always there to offer additional support and advice, addressing any worries we had as first time parents (also from the 'lockdown' era!). Our daughter has absolutely loved engaging with trips to the local parks, visits from the emergency services, and regular yoga classes. The meals are of a very high standard, security and communication are always very consistent. A brilliant nursery, highly recommended.”

“Think For The Future Tots is fantastic. My kid loves going and always has a great time. The staff are brilliant and attentive and the range of activities for the little ones is fantastic. Communication is great such that I always know how they're getting on. Would highly recommend.”

“My baby really enjoys going to tiny talk. It's a great environment and everyone is very friendly and supportive. Ellie is also a great leader. She really engaging and helpful. Really recommend.”

“My daughter has attended for a year and loved it! They are very caring, communicate regularly and have been just fabulous overall! We're sad to leave but on to school!”

“I came across the Nottingham Day Nursery and Preschool some time ago and I liked everything I saw on the website. Although I was quite certain it was going to be out of our price range, I recently booked a viewing. First of all, it turned out to be the cheapest out of all of the nurseries we have seen, moreover it is the only nursery that apart from meals and snacks also provides free nappies and wipes! Finally, it is the only nursery that offers settling in days over 8 weeks which makes me feel more at ease and more confident in gradually increasing the number of hours instead of throwing my daughter in at the deep end (most of the nurseries offer 2 days 1-2 hours each day). My first impression was very positive, place looked clean, organised and it had a nice flow between the rooms. The baby room was warm and bright, with different 'stations' set out with activities for babies, the sleeping area looked very cosy with fairy lights on to create a pleasant, soothing ambiance. It felt like a warm and comforting environment, each member of staff welcomed us with a big smile and each one of them seemed to be very caring, nurturing and supportive. The nursery manager, Krupa went above and beyond our expectations! During the viewing I was very impressed with her professionalism, dedication and passion for running this nursery and ensuring that all of the children are taken great care of and that they all thrive and are prepared for school when the time comes. We hardly had any questions as she explained everything in detail. I could tell that a lot of hard work has gone into making this nursery into a nice, warm and friendly environment as it is! All the babies and toddlers looked happy and like they had a lot of fun which speaks for itself! We felt really taken care of! I felt so calm and reassured and I think my daughter is going to really enjoy her time there! I could not be happier that we managed to get a place for her at this nursery! If her stay is going to be as positive as the first impression then it's going to be great!”

“My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 9 months old- at now just over 3 years old I can hand on heart say that this nursery is her home away from home and I could not imagine having sent her anywhere else. All of the staff have been absolutely incredible from day 1. One of the most difficult things to do as a parent is having to go back to work and entrust other people with the care of your child, but this nursery makes it so easy. It is so clear how much the staff here care for the little ones they look after. I am dreading the day my daughter goes to school and we have to say goodbye to this wonderful wonderful place. You are all absolute angels and I cannot thank you enough for helping me raise my little girl.”

“This is a really lovely nursery. Both of my children have attended since they were babies. The staff are very friendly and they’ve built really nice relationships with the staff and other children. A lot of the staff have been here for many years and we are always kept up to date with their stages of learning and involved with their progress. The staff have been very patient with my son who struggled after lockdown to return to the setting after being at home for some time but they’ve all been amazing and he now asks when he is coming to nursery to see his friends! Highly recommended. Thank you for all you do.”

“Partou team are very friendly, kindly, lovely and they take care of the kids very well. I don’t have any complaint about the nursery. Team at room 2-3years that is my son's room, I have to appreciate the work that they have been doing for my son. He loves you all ♥️”

“Couldn't of wished for a better place to put my boy into nursery, he seems to be thriving even more with them, staff are absolutely incredible with constant updates an always there to put my mind at ease if he has a struggle when I drop him off, would recommend academy day nursery to any parent unsure of of nursery placements who may be worried as I was , but they truly are incredible!”

“My son would live at nursery if he could. My eldest went to The Wolds and left only to start school. He’s always asking to go back and if he can pick my youngest up with me to see all the ladies that look after him again. My youngest is in inventors and does 3 days a week, the other 4 days of the week he talks about wanting to be there and when he’s going again. His speech, confidence and personality has come on in bundles. We live away from my family and they comment every-time they visit about how much he has changed. He comes home everyday to tell us what he has done and which friend he has played with.He nearly always has something to show me that he has made or we look an Famly to see what he has been up to. The app is great for this, we know when he’s napped and for how long. What he’s had for lunch and tea and how much. I wouldn’t want my boys to of gone anywhere else. I 100% recommend The Wolds and dread the day we have to say goodbye again and head to school. It’s like a family there and they’ve given him the most wonderful, fun and learning start to life. I will be forever greatful”

“Millfield has been the answer to our childcare wishes for over 3 years! Our daughter absolutely loves everything about it, especially the staff - they're like an extension to our family! The love, care and attention that has been shown to our family is outstanding! The environment is clean and organised with lots of toys, creative and imaginative space. Outside is huge and children can have some freedom whilst under watchful eyes! I've travelled from Bingham daily and have never had a problem travelling by car or parking. I have no regrets choosing Millfield to care for our little one!”

“amazing pre school my little boy loved it here warm friendly atmosphere with great play workers”

“A great nursery - the staff are friendly & it’s clear they genuinely care about the children. My little one has thrived since starting last year and we’ve never had an upset drop off as they love being there. There’s been lots of positive updates to the nursery recently including some modernisation. The location is also very ideal being close to the A52 and there is plenty of parking. I couldn’t recommend Paper Moon Gamston enough!”

“Both of my girls went to nursery here, really lovely place, the staff have all been excellent throughout. The manager is brilliant, always been there to help us. I was surprised at how much my girls developed during their days at nursery, they took leaps forward under the care of the staff there. Couldn’t be happier, a big thank you to all the staff.”

“Our eldest son went to Coteswood House School five years ago, our daughter is there currently and our youngest son is starting full time this coming September. It's a fantastic little school, in a great setting with lovely teachers. Our experiences have always been positive. I'm happy to have been able to play a part in saving Coteswood House from closure in April 2014 along with all the other parents, ex-pupils and staff that have rallied to save this little gem in the local community.”

“My son has been attending Lambley Day Nursery now for 6 months and is loving it - to the point I think he'd prefer to stay at nursery playing than coming home at times! We receive daily updates as to how his day has gone and the staff are fantastic.”

“Having had a very bad experience at another nursery, as you can imagine, my child was reluctant to leave my side. My child also has mild separation anxiety. Being a lockdown child, she doesn't like to be left with strangers. She was only 3 when we found this nursery, and being anxious myself, knowing I had to leave my child again in the hands of strangers, I needed to find the perfect setting for my daughter. We looked at so many nurseries, but none were to my satisfaction. I honestly nearly gave up on the idea and was thinking about extending my work relief until she was in full-time education. Radcliffe Road Day Nursery was a breath of fresh air. I could instantly see how happy and cheerful the children were. The nursery was clean and smelled fresh. The staff were happy, helpful, and friendly. I analyzed body language and paid close attention to every detail. The way the staff engaged with my daughter and the other children in the setting impressed me right from the start. The outdoor area was fabulous - sand pit, water play, mud pit. They changed the children into puddle suits andwellie boots before going out to play. They got out of dirty clothes and washed hands upon their return. Genuinely, the children and staff all seemed to be having such great fun together. Professional, organized, clean, happy - I couldn't ask for a better nursery. It was slightly more expensive than the other places I visited, but honestly worth every penny. I would 100% recommend these ladies and gentlemen. I was very happy with every aspect. My daughter loves to go to the nursery, she loves her key workers, and has definitely excelled in her short time. Thank you to all the staff and keep doing what you are doing. Fabulous, truly fabulous. Thank you - 5-star!! I'd give 10 stars if I could.”

“My children have been part of Poplars Nursery School since 2012 and they have benefitted enormously from the ethos of the nursery, the smaller, home-like setting, and the care and attention of the staff. The staff know the children very well, and appreciate their personalities and where they are at in their development. They track their development in conjunction with parents with books which include plenty of photos so you can see what they have been up to. They do lots of fun activities, which are well thought through and promote their self-confidence and independence, In fact, a lot of thought goes in to their processes and activities and it's clear that the children enjoy being in this environment. My children have particularly enjoyed the visits from White Post farm, the annual nursery outings, the occasional outings to local sites and annual productions where they get to perform to all the parents and show them what they have been doing throughout the year. We have been delighted by the care and nuture this nursery has given all our children - thank you Poplars!”

“Couldn’t ask for anymore from an early years setting. The outdoor space they have is a huge! The children are outside all year round, they really make use of the space they have. My son and daughter both attended here from age two and their excitement to run through the doors everyday speaks volumes. They offer breakfast club and after school club. The events they put on throughout the year are not to be missed. Their staff are all highly trained alongside being the most caring staff members I have come across in a setting. A setting for SEN children too. They have gone above and beyond to make sure my son has had the best start in his learning journey. Recognising things early on and being proactive with putting things in place for him. Their open door policy means parents/carers can pop along to speak to them anytime and they really do listen and offer advice. I am so happy I found this pre school. My son will miss them so much. I am excited for my daughter to carry on her learning journey here as she has already made huge progress in a such short space of time.”

“Highly recommend this nursery all the staff are so welcoming and lovely! My son really enjoyed his time here as they have such varied activities day to day.”

“Such a lovely place. So homely and staff are so friendly and welcoming, highly recomend”

“Amazing nursery. Sent all 3 of my children here and the nursery is so child friendly and child focused. The nursery makes you feel part of a family, which is always reassuring to know that your child is being looked after.”

“My daughter had a lovely time at Leo’s, she absolutely loves everyone. The staff is so caring, even the ladies that take care of the babies were so nice to her when they’d see her…she felt loved, comfortable and safe. A big thank you to all the staff, you’re all amazing and will be dearly missed by all of us.”

“Great pre school. My daughter loves going there. All the staff are lovely”