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from Meera s (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend St. David's Prep School and soon my 3rd will be attending pre-reception. We can't praise the school enough! Our children are so happy and have learn't so much from behaviour to learning an abundance of academics and creativity. The stuff are fantastic, approachable and friendly
with upholding professionalism. The school take great care with education, emotional support and giving the children a boost of confidence within themselves to thrive.
from Katharine H (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Jude has the best & happiest time at nursery. He has become more confident & I know he is well looked after!
Reply from Rose Brown, Marketing Manager at Cricklade Manor NurseryWe are so pleased to hear that Jude is happy and that you've noticed his increased confidence. We love having him here and look forward to many more happy days together!
from Anita B (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The staff are so caring, pay so much attention to detail and attentive to all my children's needs. They go over and above to make every day fun, exciting and all new adventures for the children. Every daily/weekly review is so extensive, and I know my child is in the best place for development.
The
facilities are fantastic, I love E being outdoors, and CMP is the best for it!
Reply from Rose Brown, Marketing Manager at Cricklade Manor NurseryThanks so much for your incredible review! We strive to provide excellent and individualised care to all our little explorers. Our staff are dedicated to providing a truly nurturing and fun environment, and we are so pleased you see their commitment to making every day an adventure. We are also delighted you find our detailed daily reports helpful and that you appreciate our fantastic premises, which allow your child to thrive outdoors!
from D F (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We are so grateful for all the care and attention you have given to our child. You have created such a warm and supportive environment. We have seen so much growth and confidence. It is such a joy to watch our child come home happy and excited about nursery.
Reply from Rose Brown, Marketing Manager at Cricklade Manor NurseryWe are absolutely delighted to read your beautiful review! It means the world to our whole team to know that the care and attention we provide is making such a difference. Seeing your child's confidence and growth, and knowing they come home happy, is the best reward. Thank you for your continued support and for being such a wonderful part of our nursery family!
from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Can't recommend Cricklade Manor nursery enough! My husband and I were a bit apprehensive as to how well our son would adjust as we moved him from another nursery (where he was also very happy) but we couldn't be happier with how well he's settled in. After only a couple of settling in sessions, he instantly
took to the staff and from day one, happily went to them no issue at drop off. All the staff are extremely friendly & communicative which has helped my husband and I adjust too. Our son absolutely loves going into nursery every day and has made so many new friends. We have also been extremely impressed with the weekly updates from our son's room leader, which provide a lovely summary of the theme for each week and what activities they've been involved in, as well as lots of pictures of the children so parents can visually see what they've been up to. The nursery itself is lovely, from the large rooms & gardens to the onsite Forrest school. Highly recommend!
Reply from Rose Brown, Marketing Manager at Cricklade Manor NurseryThank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We are absolutely thrilled to hear how quickly your son settled in and how much he loves his daily nursery adventures. Knowing that our communicative staff and weekly updates helped you and your husband adjust means the world to us. Thank you for your high recommendation!
from Fi B (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Sending our daughter to St Mary's for nursery is one of the best decisions we have made. She has been at St Mary's for 18 months and has loved every minute of it. The nursery (both the teachers in the room and all the support staff) are nurturing, fun and so caring and it has helped her develop into
a kind, bright, interested and polite individual.
We love that the nursery mixes with the rest of the school, and we constantly bump into older children who know my daughter well and are friendly. Her buddy has been a joy and gives her so much love and confidence. Everyone seems to know each other well. She has made some fab friends too.
She has loved doing PE, French and music along with things such as her numbers and phonics to help her get ready for school. The themes of the week are fab, and there is always different activities set out. Lastly, we have to mention 'Wild ones' where they get to explore nature and be absorbed in such creative activities.
Thank you St Mary's!
Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at St Mary's PreparatoryThank you so much for sharing your experience of our Nursery, we are so pleased that you are so happy! Our team have really enjoyed seeing how your daughter has grown in confidence and how her learning has really blossomed! A happy and independent little one, absolutely ready for the transition into Reception and beyond.
from Johanna H (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at CMP. The staff are exceptional: kind, attentive and routinely go above and beyond. The outdoor space is a gem, giving the children chance to play and explore (complete with very tolerant chickens). My son definitely ate better at pre-school than at home
(and let us know as much!) The meals are varied, nutritious and so I'm told, delicious! Thank you for giving our son such a positive start to his school journey!
Reply from Felicity Westall, Marketing Officer at Cricklade Manor NurseryThank you so much for your kind words! It means the world to our team to hear that your experience at Cricklade Manor Nursery was such a positive one. We're so glad your son enjoyed his time with us, especially the meals (and the chickens!). Watching the children grow, play, and thrive in our outdoor space is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do, and knowing we helped give your son a happy start to his school journey is the best feedback we could hope for. Wishing your family all the very best as you begin this next chapter!
from Oliver H (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved her time in Pre Reception. We were nervous about the move from a nursery setting but thanks to the caring staff, warm environment and incredibly friendly older children she has absolutely thrived! I can't speak highly enough of everyone there. She's learning Spanish, goes to forest
school and various little school trips, does PE and impresses me every day with her numbers and phonics. It's been the best decision we've made and can't recommend it highly enough.
Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's PrepThank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. It is so wonderful to hear that your daughter has thrived in Pre-Reception and continues to do so in Reception with us. Thank you for being a part of the St David's Prep community.
from R A (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attending pre-reception at the school in recent years and have both been so happy there - as are we. The staff are wonderfully nurturing and the activities the children take part in are well thought out, fun and very creative helping them to learn such important skills before
taking the next step to reception and the main school.
We really value the community feeling of the school as it creates such an engaging environment for the children to learn in and grow in, pre-reception included. There is a huge difference between the quality of care and learning pre-reception at St Davids and other pre schools in the area. I cant imagine a better place for them to start their school journey and would highly recommend to anyone considering it.
Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's PrepThank you for this wonderful, heartfelt review. It really means so much to all the staff here and we are so thrilled that both your children get so much out of being with us.
from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to St David's, and is really thriving there, emotionally as well as academically. The care and education they receive is outstanding, and it is such a nurturing environment. I feel completely confident that I've made the best choice for my daughter.
from C C (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined st Mary's nursery just after her 3rd birthday in April. She had never been left anywhere ( play school , play groups, day nurseries etc) she has always been everywhere with me.
She has joined st Mary's absolutely perfectly. She is so exited to go an always happy when collected.
The teachers are so caring attentive to each individual child and make sure they are perfectly cared for. I don't worry about leaving her there at all, I know she is watched very carefully they make sure they have sun cream on, always having a drink, changing there clothes if they get wet playing, takes note of what they've eaten. When I drop her off the teachers make sure she's content and happily playing straight away so we've had no issues with her being upset.
My daughter was very shy to begin with but after a few weeks she's standing infront the class doing show and tell. They also do a buddy system with year6 which is greatShe truly does love it there and I'm so glad we chose St Mary's
Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at St Mary's PreparatoryThank you so much for reviewing our Nursery, and for sharing such positive feedback. It is a delight to have your daughter with us, and to see how she is enjoying her time with us. Her confidence is growing all the time, and she is a happy little member of our St Mary's family!
from C B (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I've been privileged to see and experience a wide range of day nurseries since 2019. My youngest started St David's in September 2024 and I cannot put into words the incalculable difference of a pre-reception prep compared with a day nursery. I would reach the max word limit too quickly by talking about
the wonderful opportunities available at St David's - the facilities, hosted events, outdoor space, day trips (library, train, park, supermarket, garden centre, post office), life skills, learning, early reading encouragement, languages, music classes, actual PE/sport lessons, weekly forest school, reception readiness, community feel... moving our child to St David's before Reception started was the best thing we did! There is such a deep-rooted nurturing feel - I could not imagine him being anywhere else in this last year before school - the stark difference he experienced cannot be put into words. We are so happy - I'd give more than 5/5 if I could!
Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's PrepThis review is so kind and we're so pleased that your son is getting the best experience here with us at St David's. It is wonderful to see him going from strength to strength from Pre-Reception to Reception and we can't wait to see what is in store for him in the future. Thank you for being a valued part of our SDP community.
from Alina U (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughters attended pre-reception at St David's Prep and had a fantastic experience! Both were quite shy when they started but have really opened up during their time there. It is a nurturing and loving environment where children are encouraged to learn in a fun and engaging way. They learn phonics
and numbers, do forest school twice a week, have Spanish, music and PE lessons every week. The staff are very caring and loving and take each child's personality into account. I feel pre-reception at St David's is certainly more educational than local pre-schools. Currently three of my daughters attend St David's and it is a lovely school across all years. The school has a strong ethos and a warm nurturing culture where children thrive and learn well. Would not choose any other pre-reception setting for our fourth daughter (a baby at the moment). A big thank you to the staff for their hard work and efforts to make pre-reception so much fun and educational!
from C A (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son is very happy at St David's Prep and so am I. He is in pre-reception and joined in September 2024. We're coming up to the end of the summer term now and WOW what a difference it has made with him. He is very confident, and is actually excelling a lot with his reading and numbers. Something which
I thought was not possible at this time. He also has developed lovely social skills and made a good bunch of friends who he really enjoys playing with.
The pre reception teachers at St David's are lovely, kind, welcoming and there really is a family feel. All office staff are also lovely and the manager has been a very kind and understanding person for us on our journey so far. There is an approchable and inviting/open door policy feel - something which I think is key when choosing a school for your child.
from Bryan M (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
St. David's has been a remarkable experience for our family, especially for our daughter who is now in reception. From the moment she joined the school, we have been impressed by the warm and nurturing environment that the school fosters.
The staff at St. David's are not only highly qualified but
also genuinely care about each childs development. They focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where children feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests and abilities. Our daughter has thrived academically and socially, thanks to the attention.
The curriculum is well-rounded, blending foundational skills with creative and engaging activities. We love how they incorporate activity based learning, making education enjoyable while instilling a love for learning in the children. The variety of extracurricular activities offered also allows our daughter to explore different interests.
Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's PrepThank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear that your daughter is doing do well with us and, more importantly, enjoying her time at school. We really appreciate your comments about the teaching staff and curriculum, something we pride ourselves on, and the nurturing environment of the school. Thank you for being a much valued part of our school community.
from Dinos C (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter and son both attended pre-reception at St Davids. They both really enjoyed their time and we were very impressed with their progress. It has a strong community and family ethos where every child is cherishe and challenged. The facilities are continuously improving and the staff are fantastic.
Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's PrepThank you so much for your lovely words. We're so pleased that both of your children enjoyed their time in our Pre-Reception class. We're really looking forward to seeing them progress through the school in the years ahead. Your feedback is very much appreciated.
from A H (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The family feel of St David's prep is something we value so highly. The team, especially that in pre reception, are so incredibly nurturing and kind to the children-treating them as if their own.
My son has a disability and therefore we had to be sure that this was the right school for both him and
us-and we absolutely haven't been disappointed. He is able to join in with his peers with some modifications if necessary due to the incredibly careful planning of the team.
The school grounds are exceptional and the children thrive both inside and out, they especially love forest school.
Due to the small size of the school, the children in all year groups know each other which makes the little ones feel so welcome.
Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's PrepThank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. We really value and appreciate your kind words and are so pleased that your children are happy and content here with us. Thank you for your on going support with the Pre-Reception team to ensure that we can give your son the best experience here. We so look forward to the future years ahead.
from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My child has thrived at St David's. Her confidence in a group setting has grown. Staff are wonderful and it's a pleasure to take her in. She loves the forest school and the trips they are being taken on to build confidence before moving into reception.
Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's PrepThank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased that your daughter is thriving with us and enjoys all aspects of Pre-Reception life. We can't wait to see what she achieves as she goes through the school in the years to come.
from M F (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience4.0 out of 5
My son has just started nursery in September and he loves going to school and the staff. He's learning and the environment really caters for his creativity and curiosity.
I'm very happy and hope he'll be able to continue and finish primary at St Edwards.
Reply from Emily Kenefeck, Marketing & Communications Manager at St Edward's Prep School & NurseryThank you for your comments. It is so lovely to hear that your son is enjoying his time here and that our approach to Early Years education is supporting his development well. We are excited to see him thrive as he progresses through the school!
from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We can't recommend St Mary's Nursery enough. Our daughter settled in very fast and is extremely content there.
From our first visit, all of the staff have been very helpful and welcoming. The teachers ensure that the children are appropriately challenged and have created a wonderful community that
our daughter is really enjoying being part of.
Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at St Mary's PreparatoryThank you so much for taking the time to review our Nursery, we are so pleased that you are so happy with our provision. We are delighted to see that your daughter is thriving with us. Settled and happy, she is growing in independence and confidence every day.
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