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Review for Hilden Oaks Pre-School & Nursery, Tonbridge, Kent
Our child has been at Hilden Oaks Nursery for 18months (and will be continuing to Pre School). The staff are incredibly nurturing and responsive to the children's interests, tailoring play and learning to their interests. There is a real focus on developing relationships as well as early introductions to core academic areas. We're delighted with...Read Full Review
Review for Pumpkin Lane Day Nursery, Luton, Bedfordshire
My niece has grown so confident since attending Pumpkin Lane Day nursery! The staff, the management, the environment is all so amazing! I don't know any other nursery like it in Bedfordshire. She's definitely not the same baby when she first started. She's so happy and blossoming. Thank you to the staff team at PLDN!! Child AC xRead Full Review
Review for Abacus Pre-School @ Emersons Green, Bristol
The staff are very friendly and attentive, my granddaughter has thrived at this preschool. My granddaughter was very shy and found it hard to talk to children her age , Abacus really brought her out of her shell. I couldn't have choose a better school for her to start her education.Read Full Review
Review for Precious Smiles Nursery, Ilford, London
Very happy with where my sister attends. The staff (teachers) are very kind and helpful.Read Full Review
Review for Busy Bees Croydon, Croydon, London
I highly recommend busy bees nursery in Croydon the nursery staff and manager Latoya work so hard everyday to organise an educational day for all children I have witness first hand how my son started at 2 years old and has developed amazing emotionally independence and his language. The nursery has build the foundations for my son to start...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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