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Review for Butterflies Nursery and Preschool, Crowborough, East Sussex
Our daughter has attended Butterflies for over a year progressing from the baby room to now the toddler area, and settled in really well, always happy at drop off and keen to head in! They seem to do lots of fun themed activities as well as spending time in the garden and the hall to burn off steam. The nursery has a real family feel to it where...Read Full Review
Review for Muddy Boots Nursery (Poppleton), York, North Yorkshire
Very happy I chose Muddy Boots to be my son's nursery. I couldn't be happier with the level of communication from Muddy Boots from the start. I really appreciated the midday messages in the early days when I was anxious leaving my son with them, and they always take the time to talk to me about his day when I collect him. They regularly write...Read Full Review
Review for Little Learners Nursery School Chester, Chester, Cheshire
Staff are fantastic with my daughter and always feedback about her day in a detailed manor. I find staff approachable and are always safeguarding my girl. Overall I'm so glad I applied for this nursery.Read Full Review
Review for Kids Planet Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire
My little boy has some extra needs, the staff at kids planet are amazing with him. They identify when he needs the extra help and look after him so well. He loves to go there, on his days off he asks for school. Couldn't recommend kids planet enough. I 100% chose the right place to go to. The staff are so caring and kind and keep me up to date...Read Full Review
Review for Queens Baby Nursery, Buckhurst Hill, Essex
Our youngest son has just completed his time at Queens Baby Nursery in Buckhurst Hill, 4 years after his older brother went there too. We went back to the same nursery as his older brother had had such a lovely time there and I'm pleased to say our youngest clearly loved his time there too. As a parent, dropping a young child off at nursery is...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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