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We couldn't be happier with this nursery it's absolutely fantastic. Our child loves attending and has grown so much since starting here. The staff have made such a positive impact on him, and we're incredibly grateful for the care and support they provide. They really take the time to get to know each child individually and understand what works best for them. It's clear they genuinely care and go above and beyond to help children thrive. Knowing our child is in such a nurturing, supportive environment gives us complete peace of mind. We highly recommend this nursery.

This nursery has been amazing for my child. She is so settled and loves all staff members, the communication is always clear and great. Would 100% recommend to other parents! Overall an outstanding nursery.

Brilliant staff, very attentive to the children. Always looking to progress and develop children's abilities in a supportive and constructive environment. Children are happy with attending and have positive experiences.

Staff were all so amazing and kind. They answered all our questions, they reassured us, they were so understanding and considerate. They listened to us, our concerns and questions but we barely asked any questions because they ticked all the boxes we were hoping to talk about. They were absolutely perfect. I couldn't place my child in a better place than this. Thank you for their time and kindness.

My son attended Brimpton age 1. He was cared for by members of staff beautifully and he always enjoyed his time there. There is an app for day to day updates and your child's key worker will put personalised educational milestones, targets and achievements on there with photos for you to see. We loved every minute of being at Brimpton and are sad to be going - only because we are moving too far away to attend or we never would have left! We will miss everyone there very much!

My daughter loves her key worker and room leader and her development has been amazing!

My child has been attending pelican place for 1yr and 4months and I can say with certainty that it is exceptional. I always feel very well informed, I know my child is fed nutritious food. My child is constantly learning and thriving whilst at nursery and is so incredibly happy to be there each day. As a worrier I know I can reach out to the nursery at any time with no judgement, being met with kindness and support each time. The staff go above and beyond to care for my child and ensuring learning milestones are always being met. I always recommend pelican place to any of my friends looking for a nursery as it is a joyful place for children to attend. I couldn't be happier as a parent with the care and support my child receives. The best in the area by far! A huge thank you for all the staff.

The staff at Pelican embody what any parent hopes for their child when searching for a nursery. I have always found them to be caring, compassionate and knowledgeable. My daughter loves going to nursery and the staff are always happy to share knowledge and feedback at whatever cadence we need.

The food and facilities are fantastic and the management are present and approachable. I couldn't comprehend finding an equivalent or better nursery than Pelican if I tried.

I have nothing but great things to say to this Nursery. My son has been with Pelican Witham since Jan 2025 and they have been amazing. They teach him things I wouldnt even think about and he has come on in leaps and bounds - its truly his favoriate place to be! Everyone is so friendly, from the staff in the rooms (Jellyfish and now Dolphin) to the other members of staff. Always well informed of what he has done/ate etc during the day. This nursery was recommended to me by a friend, and I always recommend myself

My daughter has attended Just Imagine since she was 2 and a half and I really can't thank the team enough for all they have done for her. Be sad to see her leave when she starts school; highly recommend to anyone local to Wickford.

Having my son at this nursery has been the best experience, the staff is absolutely wonderful, welcoming, caring, invested in the kids not just while they are there but they also look to prepare them for the future. As a new mom it's very comforting to know that my son is so well taken care of and feel that I'm also supported by them. They do an incredible job, kids are always happy and you feel the love from everyone. We are extremely grateful for them and Thank you is not enough :)

Pelican Place has always delivered a fantastic level of care for our children, our eldest attended for 3 years before starting school and our 18 month old is currently attending and thriving there. The staff are lovely, they really engage with the children and provide so many different play and learning opportunities, as well as supporting developmental stages such as potty training. They were also amazing at dealing with our eldest's extensive food allergies, it give us such piece of mind that he was being so well looked after.

We are so happy that we chose pelican place for our son. The staff are all incredibly supportive and always encourage him to learn and try new things, which has really helped his confidence grow.

They have also been amazing in supporting us through some recent challenges with his diet and intolerances, adapting to his new dietary needs with such care and understanding.

He loves going to nursery, has made lots of lovely friends, and really enjoys spending time with his key people. He always comes out happy and excited to go back again, which says everything about how cared for and settled he feels there. We couldn't be happier with the support and care they provide.

I honestly cannot fault this nursery, as a first time mum i was nervous about putting my son into nursery but the staff instantly made me feel comfortable and at ease. My son is very shy but all of the staff always make an effort with him and go at his pace and do what he wants to encourage him through the door in the morning and on pick up he always says what a good day he has had. The manager Kelsey is exceptional and always goes out of her way to interact with my son to make him feel comfortable and she is very approachable and always makes me feel at ease and like nothing is too much and has time for the millions of questions I ask about my son. All in all an amazing nursery, with amazing staff!

Thank you so much for looking after my baby girl and always putting my mind at ease.

This nursery has been a wonderful choice for my little boy. It is a small, friendly setting with excellent staff who make every child feel welcome and cared for. The environment is clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully arranged to inspire creativity every day. The daily activities are engaging and imaginative, supporting my child's development while making learning fun. I feel confident and happy knowing he is in such a nurturing and creative environment.

Our daughter has been attending brimpton for nearly a year now and she has had a wonderful time with the team and making new friends. They've been fantastic in progressing her development, learning and confidence, and they're such a warm and lovely team who genuinely care about the work they do and the children's welfare and progress. The nursery also provides nicely balanced and nutritious (and very yummy sounding!) meals/snacks etc. at a really reasonable cost. Would highly recommend to others.

Very lovely staff! My child loves going there! She has come on leaps and bounds since she started and she enjoys her time there. As parents we are very pleased to have her at Pelican until she starts school.

Would recommend. Feel fully supported and everyone is friendly and professional but with a person touch.