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Review of
Yew Trees Nursery
from Kayleigh F (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I can not praise Yew Trees and all the team there enough. From our first viewing with our eldest to onboarding my youngest, we have had nothing but warmth, care, and support from everyone that we've encountered. From coming from another nursery to this one, the difference has been clear that this is

just a much better quality nursery (whilst even being cheaper!)

It's obvious that the management and the staff have a genuine commitment to the care and development of the children. Our kids have such lovely connections with the staff and each other and that's all down to the team's hard work making that happen.

The setting is beautiful, with so much open space, greenery, nature and wildlife to interact with. The food is made with thought and care, and I love hearing the updates about how they source and prepare the high-quality ingredients. I appreciate the Famly app too, great transparency of the kids activities, quality photos, much better user interface than other apps like Tapestry

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees NurseryThank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review. Your kind words truly mean a great deal to all of us at Yew Trees.

We're delighted to hear how positively your family's experience has been, from your first visit through to your youngest joining us. Creating a nurturing, high-quality environment where children feel safe, happy, and supported in their development is at the heart of everything we do, so it's wonderful to know this has come across so clearly.

Your comments about our team, the children's relationships, our natural setting, and the care that goes into our food are incredibly appreciated. We're also pleased that you're finding the Famly app helpful for staying connected and informed about your children's days.

Thank you again for your trust and support - it's a real privilege to be part of your children's early years journey.

Yew Trees Team

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from Jake W (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I would highly recommend The Old Potting Shed. Our 2 year old goes there and he really enjoys it. We will also be starting our youngest there too, soon. The team are friendly, and provide everything needed, when leaving your child in their care

Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your 5* star review we are delighted to hear you are so happy with the setting and the care the team provides your little one they work hard to ensure that all the children in our care are supported and having a great time, and making progress in their development holistically. I will be sure to pass on your feedback to the team.
Best wishes
Lisa Marchent - Nursery Manager

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from R S (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our son was very shy when starting nursery and the staff have been so kind and supportive and really helped him come out of his shell. He now really enjoys nursery and bringing home all the different things they made that day. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your wonderful 5* reviews, we are delighted to hear that you feel your little one has been supported and is growing in confidence. I will be sure to pass on the feedback to the team
Best wishes
Lisa Marchent - Nursery Manager

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Review of
Wooden House Nursery
from L P (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter started at Wooden House in June 2025 and is thoroughly enjoying herself. She settled in really quickly and is very happy to go with all the great members of staff. We enjoy seeing the photo updates of what they get up to each day and grateful to the staff for communicating with us each

day.

Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House NurseryMany thanks for your kind review. It is nice to hear that the photos are appreciated and that you enjoy seeing them each day, it is something we always aim to do to enable families to see what their children are taking part in while they spend time with us.

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Review of
Meadowside Preschool
from Freya W (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son loves Meadowside. The staff are amazing, super supportive. The outdoor meadow is massive and shady in the summer and he loves playing out there. Great to have football classes once a week and school lunches for a hot meal. Can't recommend it enough!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside PreschoolThank you for taking the time to leave Meadowside such a lovely review. We are extremely proud of the beautiful setting and of the amazing team that work there. They go over and above on a daily basis to ensure the children are well cared for, have exciting activities and lots of opportunities to progress in all areas of their development. Thank you for your recommendation! Best wishes Natalie

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Review of
Barley Wood Nursery
from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We have had such a wonderful experience with Barley Wood .Our son attended for several years and absolutely thrived. He grew in confidence, made lovely friendships, and was always excited to go in each morning. The team supported him brilliantly through every stage, and the transition to school was

so smooth thanks to the strong foundation they helped build.
Now our daughter has just started in Rabbits, and we already feel completely reassured. The team has been incredibly caring and attentive, taking the time to get to know her personality and despite a few tears initially, helping her settle in beautifully. It's clear how much they genuinely care for the children, and the communication with parents is always excellent.
We feel very grateful to have found a nursery that is consistent, nurturing, and truly dedicated to the children's wellbeing and development. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Barley Wood NurseryThank you so much for writing such a lovely 5* review of Barley Wood Nursery. We are very proud of our beautiful setting and of the team who care so deeply about all of the children in their care. They consistently go over and above to ensure every child is nurtured and cared for in a way that supports their overall development, in an environment that they feel safe and secure. We are delighted that this has been reflected in your experience of the setting over the years! Best wishes Natalie

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from C B (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I like that the nursery has a rural setting, there is no main road near the children and they have access to fresh, open air, and a large amount of outdoor area. The kitchen staff also deliver nutritional food that is clearly well thought out. There's also certain staff members who have taken the time

to get to know the needs of our child across his nursery experience.

Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your 5* review I will be sure to pass on your feedback to the teams. We are also delighted to hear that you like our outdoor space, we are very fortunate to be able to explore the stunning grounds of Coombe Lodge estate along with having our own secure enclosed garden spaces for each of our rooms.
Best wishes
Lisa Marchent - Nursery Manager

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Review of
Yew Trees Nursery
from Stephanie T (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Yew tree have been amazing from the very start. Myself and my son found the first few weeks quite hard with drop offs and settling in but all the staff were very supportive. They are very informative about his daily interactions and progress. The app they use is great for this. B has now been going

to yew trees for 2 months and he absolutely loves it , he reaches out for the girls when he arrives and gets so excited when we head out to the car in the morning. To me that is a great sign as he has always been very sure about who he likes just from his body language. At the end of the day they are caring for the most precious thing in your life and I trust them wholeheartedly. Yew tree has been recommended to me countless times and I continue to recommend them to anyone that's looking for a nursery. Overall all the girls are so lovely, friendly and fun. They have endless activities for the babies and I love how much time they spend outside as we are a very outdoors family .

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees NurseryThank you so much for your lovely feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words with us. It means a great deal to our whole team to know that you and your child are happy with the care and support we provide.

We always strive to create a nurturing, engaging environment where children can grow and thrive, and it's wonderful to hear that this is reflected in your experience.

Many Thanks
Catriona

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from Ailish S (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I was initially very apprehensive about my babies starting nursery, I found it very stressful and was torn in two about what to do. I found the nursery very understanding and accommodating. In particular the manager of the nursery was very friendly, reassuring and kind towards me during this overwhelming

time. The babies have now settled extremely well, and the staff are all so warm, friendly and approachable. I have gotten to know them all in such a short space of time and this has provided reassurance and peace of mind. They use an app, and keep me completely up to date of how the babies are getting on and this has been a great platform of instant communication. Highly recommend the nursery, mainly because of all of the lovely staff working there.

Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your 5* review, it is fantastic to hear we were able to support not only your children but yourself in settling into the nursery environment. We acknowledge that when the families are feeling reassured and secure this supports the children with settling into the setting also. The teams in all our rooms strive to provide a calm caring environment for all who come to the nursery.
I will be sure to pass on your feedback to the team
Best wishes
Lisa Marchent - Nursery manager

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from T M (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The staff at the Old Potting Shed, particularly the room leads, go above and beyond to help both the children and parents. They greet all the children with warmth, kindness and patience and help them work through any difficulties or big emotions they might be feeling. All stages of transition are done

sensitively and with the children's needs at the forefront.

Our youngest has allergies and the team are going above and beyond to ensure he is safe and enjoys his time.

I would wholeheartedly recommend the Old Potting Shed.

Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your review we really value all feedback, the teams work hard in each of the room to provide a positive secure environment for the children, and to support the parents carers where needed.
I will be sure to pass on the feedback to the teams.

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Review of
Stepping Stones Pre-School
from Katherine W (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter loves going to Stepping Stones, and staff provide loads of fun and educational activities for the children. The facilities are great, and staff are lovely. Access to the field and wooded area is a real bonus. Our daughter also enjoys the food.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for taking the time to write a lovely 5*review of Stepping Stones. We are delighted that you are so happy with the setting. Best wishes
Natalie

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Review of
Wooden House Nursery
from H J (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The lovely staff have been fantastic at supporting my son's transition to Wooden House nursery. They have taken the time to get to know and understand him and he is happy at drop off and pick up. I know he is having a great day when there and is being well looked after. We love seeing the daily photos

and they are always up to something fun. They have a fantastic outdoor space as well, which is such a bonus. They support him in his development and help him in meeting his milestones, as well as keeping us up to date in how he's getting on! Thank you!

Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House NurseryMany thanks for your lovely review. One of the most important things is that children are happy when they are in our care, so it is good to hear that the photos we put out for parents to see reflect that as well as showing what they have been up to during their day. We also work hard to engage with each child and family individually to meet their needs when they join the setting, and it is rewarding to hear that this has been the case for yourselves and the transition has gone well.

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Review of
Stepping Stones Pre-School
from Emma E (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our 2.5-year-old absolutely loves Stepping Stones Nursery. The staff are warm, patient, and truly understand toddlers, making our child feel safe and happy every day. We've seen such growth in confidence and early learning, and the regular updates reassure us they're thriving. We couldn't recommend

Stepping Stones more highly!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Stepping Stones Pre-SchoolThank you for your lovely review! It is so nice to hear that you are so happy with the care your child receives at Stepping Stones. The team are absolutely amazing and it is great that this is reflected in your experience. Thank you so much for your 5* recommendation.
Best wishes.

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from Liam W (Father of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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As our son hit 3 years old it's great to see him building great relationships with the nursery staff and other children. His development has been helped by this nursery and especially its setting, in the countryside with lots of space to play and explore.

Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you so much for your wonderful 5* review, the team very much enjoy exploring the outdoor environment with the children and supporting their learning through nature. They take great pride in supporting the children to form positive relationships with the children and encourage this with their interactions with their peers.
I will ensure the team receive your feedback.
Best wishes Lisa Marchent - Nursery Manager

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from Edward O (Father of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My child really enjoys going to nursery, he receives a friendly welcome in the morning and as many hugs as neccessary throughout the day. A wide range of activities help with his development and maintain engagement. Daily updates on the App and the debrief when collected in the afternoon keeps us

involved and reassured that he is having a good experience

Reply from Lisa Marchent, Manager at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for your 5* feedback we are delighted to hear that your child enjoys nursery and the team keep you informed throughout their sessions whilst at nursery. The team work hard to ensure that the parents feel informed about their child's time in nursery and the app really supports this parent partnership.

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from C S (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The staff are very caring, and our children really enjoy attending the nursery. We have two children who have attended from age 1. The staff really know our children and undertake a variety of activities. The outdoor spaces are lovely and the children go outside most days.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you very much for your 5* review. I am delighted that you feel the staff know your children really well. This is something that the team really pride themselves on! The most important thing to us is ensuring each child is treated as an individual and all families feel that their children are central to everything we do. The team work so hard to ensure all children are given opportunities to grow and develop in a safe and nurturing environment. Best wishes Natalie

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from Daniela G (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our little girl has been attending since 1 year old and we have been more than happy with the setting and the care that they provide. The outside space is amazing, loads of resources inside and out for learning and development, and friendly staff. Extra events such as a sports day and parents play days

make it even more personal for parents. The app is well managed by all the team; always contactable and reply timely. Very grateful for the excellent preparation for school.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you for taking the time to write a detailed 5* review of The Old Potting Shed Nursery. Parent feedback means so much to us and that it why we have really tried to develop opportunities for parents to be as involved as possible in their child's nursery life, through parent partnership forums, dads groups, parents stay and plays and all the extra curricular activities that parents are invited to join in with. We really appreciate you feeding back on this and are delighted that you are getting involved and feel we deliver a personal service. Best wishes Natalie

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Review of
The Old Potting Shed Nursery
from E W (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our daughter has been at the Potting shed since she was 11 months and we felt that we were leaving her in safe hands from the start. The staff are caring and nurturing and she has had many opportunities to progress and develop in her time here. We especially love how much time is spent outdoors!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at The Old Potting Shed NurseryThank you very much for giving The Old Potting Shed Nursery such a lovely 5* review. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience at the setting. We are very lucky with the amazing outdoor environments we have and know how much the children benefit from being outside for so much of their learning. I will pass your feedback onto the staff, I know they will appreciate it. Best wishes Natalie

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Review of
Meadowside Preschool
from H G (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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It is such a friendly team at Meadowside that I genuinely feel comfortable leaving my child with them. They go above and beyond to make my child feel safe, comfortable and happy so much so that it is fair to say the staff meet and exceed any expectations you would have of a preschool. My little one

loves attending and asks me on a morning in an excited voice 'school day?' and I love watching how my child bonds with each and every staff member. I couldn't recommend Meadowside enough, so much so I've already enrolled my youngest to start the September after they turn 2!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside PreschoolThank you so very much for taking the time to write such a detailed 5* review of Meadowside. The team are amazing and we are so proud of their passion and enthusiasm for the work they do. It is so nice that this is reflected in your experience of the setting. I will be sure to pass on your feedback to them, I know they will very much appreciate it. Best wishes Natalie

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Review of
Wooden House Nursery
from S K (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The wooden house have been very good, setting sessions were good with good communication from the staff when handover and picking up child. You also get photos of what the cold has been doing throughout the child's day is a bonus.

Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House NurseryThank you for taking the time to write a review for the nursery. It is lovely to hear the value you have on the photos that we publish to the parents so they can see the activities and fun children have during their time with us. It is also very important to us that parents are communicated with and informed about their child on a day to day basis. Many thanks.

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