Day Nurseries Owned by The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) in London

Wonderful, caring and responsive nursery. Our (now 4yo) started in the baby room and we've found all staff and rooms equally excellent. Good food, big outdoor spaces, good management - we have loved it

My child is at this nursery and is very happy happy there. The staff are warm and conscientious. They seem to really like the children which I am grateful for. They spend a lot of their time doing activities (often messy ones I'm rather relieved not to have to do) and are good at communicating with the parents. I'd recommend it.

Our daughter has been at the nursery since September 2025 and i couldnt recommend this wonderful homely nursery to others more. Our child is happy, settled and familiar with the staff and routines that the nursery have embedded into their daily curriculum. As a family we feel this is a safe environment and we know our child is treated as an individual and looked after with a lot of care and attention.

LEYF Camberwell Grove is a wonderful nursery. Our son is so happy there and learns new things every day. They do so many creative activities and spend lots of time outside. The staff are so friendly and kind. We feel very lucky to be part of the LEYF community!

Micky Star has been a cornerstone of our family's life for years. Our son attended from 13 months old in 2023 until he graduated preschool in 2025, and our daughter is now thriving there, having joined from the baby room in 2025 to the toddler room currently.

Their Montessori-inspired educational framework is fantastic. Children are gently guided to lead their own play and explore age-appropriate activities. They also make wonderful arts and crafts that have become lasting memories for our family. They have a fantastic big garden that allows lots of room to run and play every day, which is amazing for practicing gross motor skills safely. They also enjoy regular trips to local parks and libraries.

Without wider family support in the UK, Micky Star has been our absolute rock. The peace of mind they give us is priceless.

Both of my kids are genuinely happy at every pickup. They have formed beautiful bonds with their peers and the trusted, caring staff. Thank you Micky Star!

Our 3yo has been going to Pembury for 2 years now, progressing through the different rooms / stages. We've been very happy all the way through. The staff are wonderful and the nursery is a fun, caring environment. Happy kids!

We have never had any issues and have always felt confident that my son is in a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. Thank you to everyone at the nursery for everything you do we truly appreciate all your hard work and dedication.

Pembury is a really great nursery and early years provision. Staff are all lovely and always welcoming. I feel content that my soon will be thoroughly looked after at Pembury. I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for an early years provision for their child. The staff are the real highlight of Pembury, they do a fantastic job!

I feel absolutely compelled to share a deeply heartbreaking experience from my one-year-old son's time at Leys Nursery & Pre-School. After just seven weeks, my baby sustained a devastating injury when a staff member slammed his tiny hand in a door-resulting in a swollen finger, a lost nail, and immense trauma. As a mom, I was absolutely heartbroken watching my one-year-old suffer like this. The staff constantly changed their story, and I was never informed that day. There was no welfare check, no call, and no investigation until I demanded one. The person conducting the investigation was not only biased but also cold and rude. Even the incident form was filled out incorrectly and with false information. As a mother, my trust was shattered-I regret not removing him sooner. My son never seemed happy, and he has suffered lasting trauma-restless nights, fear, and stress. I beg all parents not to send their children here. No child should go through what my baby did.

A caring and calm environment where both my children have attended. Staff supportive and always working to help children learn and play. Great focus on reading.

However. The nursery is good and children feel happy and safe there, and many parents say their children enjoy going every day and like the staff. Staff are kind and friendly, and children learn through play and activities, which helps them grow and become confident. Some parents say they are happy with the care and feel their child is well looked after and settled . However, there can be some small problems like not enough information shared with parents about learning, and sometimes staff may not manage behaviour or activities perfectly . Overall, it is a good nursery, but like any place, it is best to visit and see if it feels right for you and your child.

I am extremely happy with LEYF Barking Riverside, my daughter started at the beginning of this year and since then I have seen a big improvement in her social skills and there has been a huge development in her growth of confidence. The LEYF team at Barking riverside have always communicated with me well and always reassured me when she first struggled to settle. The nursery is very clean and tidy, I know that my child is well taken care of here and she has a safe and secure environment. The food that is provided for her is nutritious, filling, and very yummy as I know from the app how little, most or all of her food which she has finished. I appreciated the communication they keep with us parents over the app as this gives us a little insight of what our children get up to during they day. I highly recommend this nursery to parents who are looking for a safe, loving, homely and friendly environment for their little ones.

My child has been going to Katharine Bruce nursery since they were a year old and we are so happy with his development. He's grown and developed so much in that time. The staff are so lovely and caring and really nurturing. The food is great and I love that it's freshly prepared on site by the wonderful chef. The fact that they have a huge garden for the children to play in is a bonus, especially in London. I can definitely recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking

I am very pleased with the care provided by the nursery. The staff are warm, caring, and professional, and they create a safe and happy environment for the children.

My child has grown in confidence and enjoys the activities, which are always engaging and well organised. The nursery is clean, welcoming, and communication with parents is excellent.

I truly appreciate all the support and would highly recommend this nursery to others.

We have been extremely happy with our choice of nursery. The staff are lovely and make an effort to feed back to us personally each afternoon, we also get photos and updates via the app. The babies get specific activities that are varied (a different one each day, which are planned in advance), go on occasional outings and spend plenty of time in the garden. The environment feels very caring and nurturing. We also feel that care and attention is given to our daughter's development and encouraging her to take the next steps at each stage (eg with language, etc).

Our daughter is very happy there and regularly (daily) runs in to give the nursery workers hugs in the morning. The most important thing to us is that she is a happy child who very much enjoys being there.

I have had 2 children in the nursery for over 2 years and have always felt that they are not only safe and well looked after but also happy. They do a wide range of activities and eat incredibly nutritious food. Whilst there are some inevitable staff changes, several of the staff have been there long-term and looked after the children from the very beginning building lovely relationships with them.

The nursery management have responded promptly to feedback in the past and have always been open to suggestions we've made.

We are very happy at Pembury and a number of friends have sent their children there based on our recommendation.

We've been at Gumboots since my son was in the baby room. He's now in Preschool and we could not be happier with the level of care and attention to detail the staff at Gumboots have provided. They have cared for my son so well in-fact, I have applied for my daughter to attend Gumboots also. They have really helped my son shape his personality and really taken extra care to help him with his big range of emotions. He is able to express his thoughts and feelings so much better than I thought possible for a 3 year old! From baby room, to toddler room and now into preschool, he's had careful, considered care, that is not lost on myself or my husband. I have no doubt without the loving and caring characters in Kai, Leah, Grace, Elizabeth, Harry, Donte, Inay, Doris, Chevara, Blessing and Bianca (there has been so many great teachers and carers) my son would not be as confident and happy as he is day to day. He loves Gumboots and so do we. Thank you everyone for your hard work.

A proud dad

The staff have made my children so welcoming, including my older child who doesn't even attend Gumboots! I know that my son is receiving excellent care. The main reason I'm glad I chose Gumboots is the variety of activities offered each week and the trips that the children are taken on. Everything is of a high quality and carried out with care and attention. Thank you!

A fantastic nursery with kind, attentive staff and a lovely learning environment. Our child has grown so much in confidence and happiness since starting here. We feel completely at ease leaving them in such capable hands.