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daynurseries.co.uk 2025 Top 20 Nursery Awards

daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards London 2025

These awards are based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child. Read more about the daynurseries.co.uk 2025 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically
Abacus Ark Nursery School Wandsworth
Severn House, 17 Enterprise Way, London SW18 1FZ
"We can't recommend Abacus Ark enough! They have made our son's transition to nursery life so easy, and he is so happy and thriving there...."Read all 55 reviews

Group/Owner Abacus Ark Ltd

Abacus Ark Wandsworth is a warm and inspiring day nursery providing high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 6 months to 5 years within the tranquil Riverside Quarter. With beautifully... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size85 places
All A-Board Day Nursery & Tiny Town Ltd
84-86 St James Way, Sidcup DA14 5HF
"Our son is currently in Pre School at All A-Board and he thoroughly enjoys his time there. He is both cared for and stimulated by the staff..."Read all 38 reviews

All A-Board Day Nursery is a private, family owned nursery, Ofsted registered and catering for children from age 4 months until school starting age of 5, with dedicated environments to suit all age groups... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size140 places
Buttercups at Teddington
133 High Street, Teddington TW11 8HH
"Our daughter is always happy, engaged and thriving. She loves going to nursery and has fabulous relationships with the educators &..."Read all 83 reviews

Group/Owner Buttercups Nursery Ltd

Welcome to Buttercups Teddington. This, their newest nursery is conveniently positioned on Teddington High Street and provides a cosy, home-from-home environment. It incorporates Wizard House, the new... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size65 places
Childs Play Nursery School Ltd
31 St Matthews Avenue, Surbiton KT6 6JQ
"Our daughter just finished her two-year journey in Child's Play. Moving her to this nursery from another local nursery was the best..."Read all 36 reviews

Child’s Play Nursery is based on the ground floor of a large Victorian house in a residential area of Surbiton. The setting provides early years care and education to children aged between two and... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size20 places
Fennies Croydon, Lower Addiscombe Road
112 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 6AD
"Fennies Woodside has an absolutely great team and they will work with you to ensure that your child's needs are met. The communication is..."Read all 29 reviews

Group/Owner Fennies Nurseries Ltd

Fennies Croydon, Lower Addiscombe Road is a purpose-built nursery offering an inspiring environment for young learners. Conveniently located near Addiscombe Tram Stop, it provides easy access for families... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size90 places
Happy Chalet Ltd
73 Dennis Lane, Stanmore HA7 4JU
"Happy Chalet Nursery has been absolutely amazing with my son. From the very beginning, the staff made him feel safe, happy, and welcomed,..."Read all 23 reviews

Happy Chalet is a caring nursery offering a welcoming and engaging environment for children from 3 months to 5 years. The beautiful calming environments cater to the children providing a learning... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size31 places
Kido Clerkenwell
St Clements Hall, 141 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 8AP
"My toddler loves being at Kido. Every time we drop her off she runs straight to one of the lovely staff or to the breakfast table, and..."Read all 60 reviews

Group/Owner Kido

At Kido Clerkenwell, a safe and inspiring environment enables your little ones to thrive! Kido has an innovative curriculum that is inspired from the best teaching philosophies, like Montessori, Reggio... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size60 places
Little Stars Pre-School Nursery Ltd
New Bentley Neighbourhood, Resource Centre, 1st Floor, Christchurch Avenue, Wealdstone, Harrow HA3 5BD
"Thank you little stars nursery for the excellent job you have done with our son. Thank you for providing a safe space for him to learn and..."Read all 56 reviews

Little Stars Pre-school follows a key worker approach which safeguards the individual development of each child, within a happy and stimulating atmosphere. Staff are experienced in helping children... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size50 places
Living Spring Montessori
St Michaels Church Annex, St Michaels Road, London NW2 6XG
"It's a very loving, caring and nurturing environment. Our daughter really enjoys being at nursery, and she has learnt so much. The fish..."Read all 77 reviews

Living Spring Montessori provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged six months to five years to develop holistically based on the philosophy of Dr. Montessori. Located in their specially... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size52 places
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Welling
73 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling DA16 3AF
"Everyone at Monkey Puzzle has been absolutely incredible with all of our children. They have all been so nurturing and kind towards all..."Read all 59 reviews

Group/Owner Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Welling offers children a great early years learning experience. With rooms for various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed in... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size78 places
Our Day Nursery
Church Road, Beddington Park, Wallington SM6 7NN
"From the moment we walked into our day nursery it felt like home and Enzo felt at ease straight away. It had a family feel to the place..."Read all 39 reviews

Our Day Nursery is nestled in the heart of Beddington Park, surrounded by greenery and wildlife, providing a calm, natural environment. Designed to be different, the nursery embraces the Curiosity Approach,... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size55 places
Raphael Nursery Clapham
12 Poynders Road, London SW4 8NY
"Our son has been attending Raphael nursery for close to two years, and he's been so well cared for throughout the entire time. He's a..."Read all 50 reviews

Group/Owner Raphael Nurseries

Raphael Nursery offers a distinctive introduction to early learning through its bilingual French and English approach. Located in Clapham South, on the edge of Abbeville Village, the family-owned nursery... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size40 places
Raphael Nursery Hammersmith
55 Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8AU
"Excellent nursery. Staff were really supportive of my daughter. Had a strong safeguarding culture which was re-assuring as a first time..."Read all 31 reviews

Group/Owner Raphael Nurseries

For families balancing nursery life with a busy commute, Raphael Nursery Hammersmith is conveniently situated within a short walk of Hammersmith tube and bus station. The nursery welcomes children from... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size30 places
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori
Grand Union Village, 8 Higham Mews, Northolt UB5 6FP
"As a mother, I couldn't be happier with the nursery. Seeing my son go in happily every day, learn new things and enjoy his time there gave..."Read all 92 reviews

Group/Owner Snowflakes Day Nursery and Montessori Ltd

Located in Northolt, Snowflakes Day Nursery and Montessori offers a childcare facility that is dedicated to providing a high standard of care. Snowflakes have been operating since 2002, and nursery... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size73 places
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori
Comer Crescent, off Windmill Avenue, Southall UB2 4XD
"Very happy with the experience. The nursery is very flexible and accommodating, would definitely recommend...."Read all 75 reviews

Group/Owner Snowflakes Day Nursery and Montessori Ltd

Snowflakes in Windmill Avenue is nestled within the Windmill Park housing development. This Montessori nursery is part of the family-run group of nurseries, Snowflakes Day Nursery and Montessori. It... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size50 places
Sunflower Nursery
87 York Road, Ilford IG1 3AF
"Overall, my experience has been very good. This nursery showed my baby's personal growth, academic activities, social, religion practice..."Read all 45 reviews

Group/Owner The Sunflower Nursery Group

At Sunflower Nursery, children relish both fun and educational experiences. They embark on exciting trips and have the opportunity to meet special guests, such as doctors. Indoors, children participate... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size84 places
The Happy Haven Day Nursery
Regents House, 21 Church Road, Stanmore HA7 4AR
"We absolutely love this nursery. The staff are warm, professional, and genuinely care about the children. My little one has come on so much..."Read all 28 reviews

The Happy Haven Day Nursery is an attachment-aware nursery which adopts attachment as an approach to learning. Their vision is to provide world-class childcare for all children, employing an integrative... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size56 places
Top Tots Daycare
25 Shrublands Avenue, Croydon CR0 8JD
"I couldn't have asked for a better nursery for my son. He started in 2025, and watching him grow in confidence, learn new skills, and make..."Read all 59 reviews

Top Tots Daycare provides high-quality childcare and education to children aged nine months to five years in West Wickham, Croydon. The friendly, dedicated and qualified staff team delivers quality... Read more

Opening ScheduleTerm Time Only
Sessions Offered
  • Half Day
Size46 places
Wood Wharf Kindergarten
8 Park Drive, London E14 9ZW
"Amazing indoor space and caring staff in the pre-school room. Our child loved going to Kindergarten and missed everyone dearly already...."Read all 19 reviews

Group/Owner Inspired Learning Group

Opened in January 2023, Wood Wharf kindergarten, located in the heart of vibrant Canary Wharf, is a brand-new nursery. It is a purpose-designed state-of-the-art learning environment that offers exceptional... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size80 places