Day Nurseries Owned by Lion Cubs Nurseries

The staff are absolutely incredible, so caring, attentive and enthusiastic towards my child. He loves going to nursery and has built such strong bonds with many of his carers. It's so reassuring to know he is happy, settled and being cared for so well. I couldn't feel more at ease leaving him in their care.

My daughter has been in babies and she absolutely loves most days going into nursery and seeing Adele, Bella and Liv! I know when I leave her for the day she is safe and well looked after. The communication with the nursery staff is amazing and I love I can look on the app to see what my daughter ate throughout the day, her progression in nursery and if her clothes have been changed etc is also a relief to see what she has been up to through the day.

We have had such a fantastic experience with Kristaval and the wonderful staff. Since starting nursery, we have seen such a lovely development in our little one's language, communication and play skills, and it has been amazing to watch him grow in confidence. One of the things I love most about Kristaval is how involved and engaged the staff are with the children. Whenever I arrive to collect him, the staff are always down on the children's level, playing, interacting and genuinely involved in their play. I also really value the opportunities they give me as a parent to watch my child from a distance as he plays and interacts with other children. This was actually one of the main reasons we chose this nursery. Being able to enter the nursery and see him in his natural environment, enjoying his play and building relationships with others, gives me such reassurance. They have a wonderful open door policy while still maintaining a safe and secure environment.

As a family, we are thrilled that we chose to have our daughter at Kristaval Day Care. She has loved it from day one, progressed more than we could have imagined and formed gorgeous friendships with children and adults within the setting. They have days out and lots of educational sessions throughout the week and our daughter skips in with excitement every time.The app they use is fab, with detailed descriptions of what your child has been up to. You can tell that the key workers and the office managers really get to know each child and monitor their progression and needs. I would also note that the meals are healthy and balanced and fruit/ plain yogurt is always the desert of choice which instills healthy habits for the little ones. We couldn't be happier!

The Willows have been nothing more than amazing since my son started back in February 2025 at just 7 months. He has come on leaps and bounds through both the toddler and now Early pre school room which is all down to the fantastic staffing team.. I love being kept up to date through famly, receiving everything from meals, photos of his day and accident forms and if I need anything at all its so easy to contact the team via messages (the girls are always quick to reply.) I continue to recommend the nursery and have lots of friends who's children now go to the setting due to my recommendation which is just lovely. Its clean, staff are professional and the nursery as a whole gives off such a warm, homely vibe which is definitely something you want when leaving your children. I cant thank them enough for the amazing care they provide and how my son has amazing bonds with each and every member of staff, from those caring for him to those in the office. it really is such a lovely setting.

My child has attended this nursery from August 2023 and loves it. The staff are all very friendly and supportive. It is a lovely nursery with a great environment, my daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since starting and all staff adhere to meeting all of her developmental needs.

My experience with The Willows Day Nursery has been great from the start. They have been attentive to both my children and absolutely phenomenal with their needs and adjustments required.

Both my children are more than happy to attend Nursery and I see they always have fun, productive learning and play and happy each time at pick up times.

Wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

The Willows stood out to us when I was viewing Nurserys back in 2023 whilst pregnant with my first baby. They seemed very friendly, welcoming and laid back. Both our boys now attend The Willows and we have had a positive experience so far! Very happy we can drop our boys off somewhere they are well looked after by lovely staff, and in a comfortable environment! Thank you x

Having looked round a few nurseries, we decided upon Willows as it just felt right. Recommended to us by friends whose children went there this has proved to be great decision. Right from the start they were very accommodating, adapting and understanding in the initial settling in process and working up the hours and days as required. We are delighted with her progress in their time there and preparing her for the next step and starting school. All the staff have been brilliant but particular praise for her key workers who she has really grown a strong bond with. As a SEND child this is especially important and noteworthy our experience of working with the nursery and outside bodies like Portage, adapting and understanding and maximising her time there. Ultimately I think they genuinely care for my child and want the very best for her.

Our son joined Kristaval in May 2026 after living in Australia. What could have been a difficult transition has instead been so easy because of the staff at Kristaval. They are all so approachable, friendly and caring. Our son has just moved up to preschool and again, it has been such a smooth transition which is all down to the staff. We love that the kids do so many activities, trips out and forest school and our son seems genuinely so happy to be there.

Kristaval was recommended to us by a parent at our older son's school and we are so glad that we listened to them!

A lovely nursery with caring and welcoming staff. My daughter has come on so much since attending this nursery and I believe the staff are their biggest asset. The facilities are great, my daughter is constantly learning new skills and doing new activities.

We have been so happy with this nursery, our daughter has just finished pre school and loved her time there, she made great friends and had a lovely relationship with all staff in pre school. Our son still attends and Really enjoys his time there. Staff are great and very accommodating and helpful!

My little girl has been at The Willows for the past 3 years and our experience has been amazing. They've really taught and showed my girl so much, her confidence and learning has blossomed so much. She loves coming to nursery and love anll the members of staff. The staff have been incredible, a lot of love and care is put out and it really shows. It was a no brainer for me to put my second child in at this nursery, even with it being out the way for us. I 100% recommend this nursery to anyway looking x

Our two children have had a wonderful experience with Daisy Chain nursery from joining aged 1 through to leaving for school. Throughout their time there, we have always been very happy with the team of staff who always helped them to settle at drop off which was very reassuring. They are always very creative with ideas to keep the children entertained. The two playgrounds are great to have as they always have the option of shade in the summer and a variety of play equipment. We love the annual sports day / fair that they organise which is a great way to bring everyone together! It really is a lovely nursery and I would highly recommend it.

My daughter started willow's around a year ago I'd say and after trying 2 nurseries prior to willow's and I can honestly say it is THE best nursery, the staff, the food they're given, the way things are handed and how they try to accommodate the days and times you need are next to none. my little one loves it and cried her eyes out at others she has been to. I feel confident & happy that she's cared so well for at willows and would recommend to anyone thinking about having their child there.

I've been really impressed and pleased that I chose Willows Day Nursery for my little one. He seems to really enjoy going, and it's lovely to see how happy and excited the staff are to see him when he comes through the door. It really does make me feel reassured knowing he's happy and settled there.

I also absolutely love getting the regular updates through the app! It's so lovely being able to see what he's been up to during the day, and I really appreciate how well they keep us updated. I also think it's brilliant that they document when the children are signed in and out, which I assume is for safety and safeguarding reasons - it's another little thing that gives you that extra reassurance as a parent.

Overall, I'm really happy with Willows and would definitely recommend them. I'm so pleased we chose them for him!

My little girl is now 3. She started at 8.5 months old and like many mums, it was such a hard transition for us both. The Willows made it so easy. I honestly tell everyone they're like her third parent. They deserve so much credit for helping her to nap independently, eat varied foods, become comfortable around other children and adults, and gain so much confidence. I have love and gratitude for them.

Willows is the best nursery! Every single staff member is so kind and always seems so excited when they see children walking through the door. They welcome you with such kindness :) My child is always so happy to attend nursery and has made friends with other children in his class. His development since attending nursery has been amazing.

Can't say enough good things about this nursery, my daughter started just over a year ago, she settled in straight away. Management and staff are fantastic, very friendly and welcoming. Nothing is too much for them. And I'm at ease knowing my daughter is been looked after and happy while there. I would definitely recommend willows if you're looking for child care.

I would 100% recommend this nursery to friends and family.