Day Nurseries Owned by The Old Station Nursery in Essex

Our son has been with Sunhill Colchester for over two years. In that time we have seen him grown in confidence. The staff are so lovely, friendly, warm and kind. Through free play and structure learning our sons language and communication skills have formed. The nursery has also helped him to become more independent and social able. The nursery is safe and the building is modern and bright.

Both my girls have attended Sunhill and both really enjoyed it, my youngest is about to finish and start big school in September. Her graduation in July was really lovely as parents were able to have a picnic with their child on the day and other parent and child events they put on throughout my youngest's time there has been really lovely. The staff are lovely and I know my daughter will miss them all. Thank you for having both my girls and being a valuable part of their early childhood journey.

Really appreciate Elaine & her team. They have made Kensie feel welcome and well cared for. Flexibility to our familys needs. Clean facilities too. Have sent more than one child to Sunhill Day Nursery would send another but not having anymore kids! Highly recommend.

I love Small Friends. Ariella has come on so well. I wouldn't have her anywhere else, always so happy when she leaves and clean. All the staff are lovely and always very chatty about Ariella at the end of the day. Absolutely amazing. Charlene

It is clear that staff know him well as an individual child and adapt their approach to meet his emotional needs. We have seen a noticeable increase in his confidence and independence since attending and would confidently recommend Small Friends, particularly for children who may need additional emotional support.

The nursery is a very accommodating place, they are very good at keeping parents up to date through the day. Get photos sent on an app, it's very reassuring sometimes. They always support Ollies needs with what he needs day to day with his disability and dont treat him any different to other chidlren. He's always getting stuck in everyday and its great when he comes home happy. The staff are great at communicating and trustworthy people.

We're extremely grateful for everything the nursery has given our family and would wholeheartedly recommend.

Fantastic all round. I have 2 children at the nursery and couldn't be happier with them going there. It's all thanks to the fabulous, hard-working staff - I appreciate everything you do in playing such a key part in my children's lives.

My son attends Sunhill in the Twinklestars room (after recently graduating from the baby room!). The staff in his room (Laura, Alicia, Ella Victoria and most especially his key worker, Honey) are so kind, warm, loving and professional that I always feel confident he will have a great day with them. They keep us very well updated throughout the day with photos and little stories of his day and they always have time to chat at the beginning and end of the day. He does loads of creative and fun activities and we are delighted with Sunhill and the whole team.

Best nursery out of 4 we have attended. Large open plan room with sections for different activities. Door leading outside to another play area for fresh air. Friendly loving staff who genuinely loves kids and keeps us well updated via a user friendly app.

For commuters, near Colchester train station although needs ~20mins to walk there, or 10 minutes by cycling and there is a safe cycling connecting the neighbourhood to the train station.

The nursery is really good with my child I like all the teachers and stuff there they are all really nice and caring always have a smile on the face they always let you know what gose on in the classroom

You know a nursery is doing an amazing job when your two-year-old asks to go to school even on the weekend. From the moment you walk into Sunhill, you can feel the sense of warmth and sense of family. All of the staff are incredibly friendly, caring and supportive. The environment is bright clean and thoughtfully designed, with a wonderful range of activities that encourage learning through play, creativity and exploration. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed about our child's progress and daily experiences. We are incredibly grateful for the love, support and dedication shown by the entire team and would recommend his nursery to any family!

Our son is 10 months old and has had Molly as his key worker. The way Molly has helped our son settle in has alleviated all of our concerns about leaving him. The staff are dedicated, caring and understanding. When we leave, he settles within seconds, and the pictures and updates on the app further show that our son is in the very best hands. Thank you for making this experience seamless and for proving that we have put our trust in the very best team.

We are extremely happy with Sunhill Nursery. My son is always happy to go in. The staff are excellent- incredibly friendly, caring and approachable. They make both children and parents feel welcome and listened to. It's clear how much they genuinely care about the children and we've seen our son grown in confidence, happiness and developed since joining. We couldn't ask for a better environment.

Absolutely amazing nursery. My daughter attended a different nursery prior to this one and had a very bad experience so I was surprised when she settled in so quickly. The staff are really friendly, very child focused and are able to effectively put the children at ease. My daughter loves going every morning and has come on leaps and bounds since being there. They have a really good range of indoor and outdoor activities, the garden space in particular is great. I love that they take the time each day to send photos and a quick update, it's great to see what my little one is doing! I would definitely recommend.

We couldn't have made a better choice than this nursery. Both of my daughters love it, and even before my youngest started, everyone already knew her name, which showed how much care they give each child. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the garden is big, clean and full of great activities. The staff are amazing, always caring, and it's clear they are looked after too. The manager isn't just a manager, she truly loves and interacts with the children. I'm so grateful for everything they've done for my girls. This nursery is full of love, kindness and encouragement. Thank you to the whole team for creating a happy place.

Highly recommend Small Friends; both my children went there and they loved it - the staff are wonderful and caring, they host a wide range of activities on a daily basis, they feedback on your child's development progress and support these areas in their learning through play. The facilities are also very good, and clean, and have a wide variety of toys, games, books, and arts/crafts for the children to enjoy. My youngest is now at school, but she still loves to talk about her time at Small Friends, and the lovely staff!

Amazing nursery! Our son went here aged 2 and has just left to start school, and our youngest has just started. All of the girls are just lovely, they really care about the children and build great connections with them. Our son developed wonderfully there, and they really got him ready to start school. What I also love is the communication with the management team - they are often the ones letting you in and out of nursery and so are always available for questions etc. Would recommend small friends to everyone!

My daughter attended small friends for a full year before starting reception. Shes always been very reserved in new settings or with new people and I can't praise the staff at Small Friends enough for their patience and assistance in helping my daughter settle and come out of her shell. She's become so much more confident and has made friends who she's now also has at reception. I also loved how Small friends really takes advantage of their location by providing the children with educational trip to the beach, woods and the local gardens. I especially loved the Christmas nativity at the church. Thank you Small Friends for having such an impact on my daughters early years

Small Friends Day Nursery has been a wonderful nurturing environment fo rmy son for the past two years - with caring staff helping put in the foundations for the person he will become. The nusery makes good use of itslocation for activities - and we loved seeing our son in the nativity play, sports day and on trips to the beach and nearby parks. He's grown in confidence and has become articulate and curious despite being one of the youngest in his cohort. You should send your child here.