Day Nurseries Owned by Raphael Nurseries

aspect was especially important for us, and Raphael Nursery has exceeded our expectations. The staff integrate language so naturally into daily activities, and it's been amazing to see how comfortable Robin has become in both English and French.
The team is truly exceptional: warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. They take the time to understand each child's personality and needs, and we've always felt fully reassured that Robin is in the best hands. The daily updates, photos, and thoughtful activities have been such a joy for us as parents.

was the bilingual aspect of the nursery, being the lone French speaker at home. The key persons (and the nursery staff as a whole) have honestly over-delivered on that point, providing a solid source of French in their lives and really developing their skills. It is not rare for me to discover that my kid has learned new words which do not come from me. And they typically learn words and concepts in both languages simultaneously thanks to the morning/afternoon activities.

of imagination and curious and loving life! The staff have been nothing short of phenomenal at every stage of her development, we have felt that she is genuinely cared for and nothing is more important than that! The opportunities afforded to her, be that singing, dancing, reading, creative play, are just awe inspiring. Finally 2 things that are very important to me are food and languages and she is supremely well taken care of in both! The fact she eats almost everything we put in front of her, is in no small way thanks to the wonderful range of food she gets at nursery. The fact that I get some sentences with German, French and English words thrown in makes me very happy indeed.

incredible - she's picked up French so naturally through songs, stories, and everyday play.
She has grown in confidence, independence, and curiosity thanks to the stimulating, creative activities and the nurturing atmosphere the team create every day. Communication is excellent, management are caring and fabulous, and I always feel she is in the safest, kindest hands.
We are so grateful for the love and stability this nursery has given our family. I couldn't recommend it more!

are kept really well informed of how she is doing and we are so impressed with the progress she is making. I really highly recommend Raphael!

we were confident that we had chosen the right nursery for our children as the staff are unbelievably caring, supportive and nurturing. As well as starting to learn another language, our children are confident, kind, social and excellent communicators, thanks to their time at Raphael.

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We receive daily updates on how she is getting on and are they always take the time to discuss progress and milestones. My daughter runs into nursery each morning. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and joyful place for their child.

children and the parents. The blend of French and English learning was of huge benefit to our children and we cannot recommend it highly enough!

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the children to evolve in. There is a lot of time taken to give personal and in-person feedback on each child at the end of the day, which gives parents a lot of reassurance in how their child is growing, learning and living with their peers. There was a lot of room for indoor activities but also outdoor play and the children were taken out to the local park nearby regularly (in good weather). Communication was always swift and easy, and every effort was made to make us feel welcome straight from the start. We are very grateful to everyone at Raphael Nursery for their care and dedication.

French-speaking teachers. I'm blown away by how much he learns and how happy he is to go every morning. The whole team is so kind, caring, and dedicated - thank you all for creating such a warm and inspiring place for the kids

always been incredibly kind, caring, and professional. The French learning was simply an extra benefit for us, as our family is Brazilian, but what a wonderful surprise it turned out to be! Even without any French exposure at home, our daughter now sings, counts, and understands basic French words. It's been a beautiful and unexpected gift.

The facilities are bright, clean, and thoughtfully designed, with plenty of engaging activities indoors and outdoors. The team communicates clearly and regularly, and we've always felt confident that our daughter is safe, happy, and learning every day. For the caring staff, the warm environment, the enriching French program, and the great friendships

lovely friendships with many of them. The activities were diverse and interesting, she enjoyed outings and lovely events such as Sports Day and she loved the food! As English-speaking parents we were delighted with how her French understanding and speech developed, and we saw her grow so much in confidence and ability in all areas during her time there. We always felt that she was in safe hands at Raphael - even at the start when she took a week or two to settle, and were pleased with how we were kept informed about her progress and what she had been up to. We would highly recommend!

development. At the end of the day it was comforting to see that the referent and other members knew what our son did, slept, ate etc. Especially in these early years where they cannot express themselves properly.
Having a Chez onsite was a big plus for us - It was so important to us.
The nursery was clean with enough light and an outdoor space and well secured - which for central London we found was amazing.
Would put our son to the same nursery without hesitation if we had to do it again.

environment also helps with this development, which has been reinforced by the establishment of a special relationship with residents of a retirement home! This encourages intergenerational exchange, creates empathy and helps our elders!
In terms of follow-ups, an app is used on a daily basis to inform parents on their child's activities. A meeting is organised every quarter. It is a good occasion to ask all questions and better understand what are the next steps for your child. However, the Manager and her deputy are more than available to have a chat with you! It is really appreciable that kind of dedication! We highly recommend Raphael Nursery! Thank you Raphael Nursery!

after the nursery pets and to be creative using their imagination! My daughter was happy to go to Raphael Nursery every single morning and I always knew that she's in very good hands! Extra bonus, children are immersed in both English and French!
Finally, the management team as well as the practitioners are approachable and children's safety is their priority.

you so, so much for the easy transition back to work as we knew our daughter was so happy to come to the nursery everyday. We will miss you and I can't praise you enough.

family) and my daughter eats everything they cook. The nursery is also very good at keeping us updated on what our daughter has been doing. She has developed so much since starting there and we can see little improvements everyday.

(much better than other nurseries that we had visited prior to choosing this one) - all the meals, including the snacks, are healthy and nutritious and cooked from scratch. The nursery is also very good at keeping us updated on what our son has been doing. He has developed so much since starting there, and we genuinely trust them to do the right thing for the children!