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Review for Child 1st (Bakewell), Bakewell, Derbyshire
We moved our daughter from her previous nursery as a place became available here. This was an excellent decision for all, our daughter is thriving there and the atmosphere seems fun, loving and stimulating. We are always updated throughout the day and we look forward to the reports. We love that she goes outside everyday and the newly renovated...Read Full Review
Review for Buttercups at Isleworth, Isleworth, London
Buttercups in Isleworth are the BEST!! Lovely, dedicated and professional staff. Super flexible in terms of days and timings etc helping parents. 100% would recommend this nursery!!! Thank you Buttercups teamRead Full Review
Review for Little Weavers Day Care, Lisburn, County Antrim
Our daughter has been at Little Weavers for the last four months and we have nothing but positive things to say. There is a real family feel and each staff member is so genuinely caring. There is a real emphasis on continuous improvement, from new equipment to the implementation of constructive, and a real sense of collaboration with parents. They...Read Full Review
Review for Kids Planet Stockport, Stockport, Greater Manchester
My son has been coming here since he was 2, the nursery has been incredibly supportive throughout his years here and he's so close to going big school in September. I am truly emotional about it as he adores being at nursery with all his friends. The nursery is incredible the staff are loving and warm and always communicate. Thank you guys for...Read Full Review
Review for Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery - Angel, London
Hopes & Dreams is a brilliant nursery. Lovely settings with plenty of light and space, both indoors and outdoors; organic nutritious food; caring and competent educators. Both management and educators are very responsive to the needs of the individual child, and make us feel like our daughter is understood and nurtured in a supportive and...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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Types of early years settings
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Settling your child into nursery
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