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Review for The Redbrick Day Nursery - Kingswell Road, Northampton
We are thrilled with our experience at Red Brick Kingswell. Our little boy loves the staff and is very happy attending. The staff are extremely caring and attentive, showing genuine enthusiasm every day. We couldn't ask for a better setting.Read Full Review
Review for Manor Farm Day Nursery, Sandy, Bedfordshire
Absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff are really lovely and caring and always have interesting activities for the kids. Most of all I feel really secure leaving my child there which is something I was really anxious about when first selecting a nursery.Read Full Review
Review for First Friends Day Nursery - New Milton, New Milton
My 10 month old son started at the beginning on May as a mum leaving him for the first time I was very nervous. However New Milton First Friends were amazing at reassuring me. During the first couple of weeks I received regular updates which put me at ease. My goes into nursery smiling and comes out smiling after a 10 hour day. I know when I leave...Read Full Review
Review for Manor Farm Day Nursery, Sandy, Bedfordshire
I am really pleased with the nursery we have chosen for our Daughter to go to. She is very happy and eager for her nursery days. The staff are always friendly and happy and we enjoy and appreciate getting the updates on the family app about our Daughter. We are happy with the variety of food that's on offer and the activities she does. I also...Read Full Review
Review for SmileOn Wandsworth, London
5 stars isn't enough for this nursery. Everything about the nursery exceeds expectations and every detail is well thought through. Their approach to childcare and curriculum is refreshing and the staff truly care about each child that attends. They set the bar for how nurseries should operate.Read Full Review
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Day Nurseries
Day nurseries are settings that provide childcare and early years education to children up to five years old. They support children to grow and develop using different approaches to childcare and teaching, however learning through play is central in all settings.
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Nursery schools have a trained teacher or headteacher in charge and provide more structured, educational activities than a day nursery. Although children also learn through play, there is a strong focus on preparing children for the transition to primary school.
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