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My child has had a fantastic time in Glenesk nursery. This was her first nursery experience and the staff have been incredibly supportive of both my child and me. Mrs Barnett has gone out of her way to get to know my child, learning her favourite colour so that the colour is available to draw with, colour with, etc., and encouraging her out of her comfort zone in doing activities with increasing independence. I've been really impressed with the progress that she has made, such as her improved knife cutting skills from weekly cookery sessions. I feel completely comfortable leaving my children in the care of any of the staff at Glenesk. Everyone is so warm and friendly. The regular updates on the app show how happy my child is at nursery and how much she adores her teacher.

The school facilities are good, the pastoral care is excellent and the food is also high standard.

We have been really happy with this nursery and the care our child receives. What stands out most is the genuinely individual approach they take with each child. The staff invest time in getting to know each child well, building strong relationships that help children feel secure and understood.

The school has a very open and welcoming atmosphere, with as much of an open-door policy as is possible, whilst keeping the building safe. Parents are encouraged to see what is happening around the school, which is reassuring and demonstrates the confidence the team has in the quality of their care.

I have been impressed by the staffing levels. There always appear to be enough adults present to provide attentive care, it feels like there are often more staff than the minimum required ratio. This creates a calm, supportive environment where children receive plenty of attention and support.

We are so pleased with this nursery.

Outstanding in all areas. I cannot thank the team enough for how they have looked after my little boy. It is difficult as a mother having to leave the most important person to you in someone else's care, especially, when they are so young but with the team at LDA it made everything so much easier. Their communication is excellent and it leaves us in no doubt that our child is living his best life during the day! He holds his arms out every morning to the member of staff who comes to the door with a big smile on his face. What more can a mother ask for.

I am happy with the way the connection with the kids and care about them . I would like to pay more attention at kids drinking more water and encourage them to drink more . Also, can push them on eating the food more , either encouraging or offering other alternatives. The menu stand has to be changed accordingly and give the parents the opportunity to know the food option the offer to the kids .

Excellent care. The nursery is more like a little school than a nursery setting (my children have been in a typical chain nursery setting previously) they have both come on tremendously academically which will leave them very well prepared for school.

They also focus on other useful practical life skills before school starts like zipping up coats, toileting etc.

There is excellent structure, and the teaching methods seem to create good academic outcomes.

This is not an easy going play group type of environment. There is a strong focus on literacy , reading, writing and maths in core school hours (core hours are 9-3). This amount of structure and focus will suit some kids more than others, especially at the little age of 2.

Overall absolutely excellent. I would not send my child anywhere else!

My only worry is once my child came home with a burn and neither my child or the school could explain where it had come from. The school didn't follow up.

My overall experience with the nursery has been positive. The staff are kind, caring, and clearly dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for the children. My child has settled in well and enjoys attending, which gives me confidence in the team and their approach to early years care.

Recently, I raised a concern about the cleanliness standards, as I felt some areas could be improved. I was very pleased with how professionally the nursery responded. They acknowledged my feedback promptly and took clear, practical steps to address the matter. I received a detailed follow-up explaining the new cleaning routines and improvements being implemented, which reassured me that my concerns were taken seriously.

Overall, I'm happy with the care and attention

With two children at the nursery we have experienced every level of the nursery and have always been very happy and impressed with the staff, the progress our children are making and their happiness at the nursery.

We absolutely love Little Downsend Ashtead! From the very beginning, the team has made our family feel so welcome and supported. Our children are genuinely happy every day, coming home smiling and full of stories, and excited to go back the next morning.

The staff are caring, attentive and truly invested in each child's development. A lot of effort goes into creating a nurturing, stimulating environment, where we feel completely confident our children are well cared for and are encouraged to grow in confidence and curiosity.

We couldn't ask for a better star to their educational journey! Thank you, Little Downsend!

We've been very impressed with the care, education, activities, facilities and resources available at LDA for our child. Communication with staff has always been great and our child really enjoys his time he spends at nursery with his peers and teachers.

We have absolutely loved our nursery experience at Little Downsend. Both of our daughters have spent their pre school years there and we have nothing but positive memories. The level of care and kindness is second to none, and the quality of teaching is fantastic. The staff really get to know each child, and take the time to work with them individually. It's the best possible environment you could hope for!

The nursery has been great at shaping my daughter into a confident and happy little girl. They continue to push her to excel in a nurturing and welcoming environment. All the staff are friendly and caring and know each of the children's individual needs and support them all well.

We are thrilled with the nursery provision for our 2 year old. She's happy and thriving in a supportive and fun environment. The staff are thoughtful and kind and hugely caring. Our child settled remarkably quickly and loves going to school every day. We would highly recommend Little Downsend Nursery.

Little Downsend Leatherhead provided a truly exceptional transition for our little girl when we decided to switch from a childminder to a more structured nursery setting. We were blown away by the attentiveness and nurturing nature of the teachers, and very quickly our little girl began to flourish in her new setting. We've now been with the nursery for 1.5 years, and would love nothing more than to stay on for Reception. Sadly it's not financially viable for us, but we feel great knowing we've given her such an excellent intro to what 'big school' will be like. They've really set her up for success, and have gone to great lengths to make learning engaging through clever, intentional play that means she hasn't even cottoned onto the fact that she's learning important stuff. Our funniest and most impressive highlight so far was when our little girl got down from the dinner table and whispered in my ear that 'Wassily Kandinsky is a famous artist' - I'll remember that one for a long time!

Our little boy has been quite shy during his time in Nursery but is really coming out of his shell in this new room, despite only being in there for a few weeks. The team are doing an exceptional job!

Thank you for your professionalism, your compassion, and for the genuine care you show every day. We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you. (Wish I can mention everyone' name, special thanks to Ka, Co, La, Ro). xx

My child has settled beautifully and is very happy here. Well cared for. Range of activities offered. Nurturing. This is the second of our children to go through the nursery and we didn't hesitate to send our youngest.

My son loves being at Kings, the staff are really polite and good with him. He seems happy to go to nursery everyday. Its important to me that the staff deeply care for my child and I truly believe at Kings they do.

Our daughter really enjoys attending this nursery and is always excited to go. There's a good variety of creative activities, and she regularly comes home with artwork. We receive occasional photos and updates via the app, plus a daily log book covering activities, meals, sleep, and overall happiness, which we really value.