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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from A O (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

All 3 of my children have attended the Nursery at St Mags and ALL of them are so happy at the school (they literally skip in, no lie). The Nursery is consistent with communication and the staff go above and beyond to ensure every child's individual needs are met. It certainly makes life easier knowing

you are going to get wonderful smiley pictures of your 2 year old every day!

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for your wonderful review. We absolutely love hearing that all three of your children have been so happy with us, especially the fact that they skip in each day, that truly makes our hearts smile.
Consistent communication and meeting each child's individual needs are so important to us, so your kind words mean a great deal. And of course, we're glad those daily smiley photos help brighten your day too! Thank you for being such a valued part of the St Mags community.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from M M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My little one has been attending for over a year and it is his favourite place to be. Communication has been excellent and his learning and knowledge has excelled. The teaching and office staff are very professional yet warm and friendly. Cannot comment on the food as my boy is a very reluctant eater

but does tell us what he has been served or tried each day, which is more than he will try at home!

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for a lovely review. We're absolutely delighted to hear that your little one enjoys coming to us and that his learning and confidence have grown over the past year. It's wonderful to know our team's communication and care have made a positive impact - that really means a lot to us. Thank you for your kind words and continued trust; it's a pleasure being part of his journey.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from Michelle D (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our son absolutely loves going to nursery. He has dwarfism - so is very small for his age; we were a little worried about how he would cope, but he has thrived there.

The staff (he often talks fondly about ''Raby and 'Tiff-tiff') are so accommodating and patient with him. Adaptations have been made

so he can play alongside his peers and they even got him a little trike so he could join in with the bigger kids on their balance bikes.

They really do go above and beyond!

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for your kind words - they truly mean the world to us.

We absolutely adore having him with us, and it makes us smile to hear he talks fondly about our nursery staff! Our team are always happy to make adaptations so every child can feel included and confident!

Seeing him so happy is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you for trusting us and for taking the time to share such a lovely review.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from M W (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter started at St Margaret's this year and she has flourished. The onboarding period was amazing and we were heavily guided through this with plenty of opportunities to get familiar with the setting. Since starting, our daughter has had only positive interactions, now runs in smiling and I am

reassured with all the nurturing activities she's gets up to throughout the day. I would absolutely recommend St Mags for any parent wanting to put their child into a setting that nurtures and prepares them whilst also feeling like an extension of family!

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled and flourished since starting at St Margaret's. Knowing that she runs in smiling and feels happy and secure is exactly what we strive for.

We're especially pleased that you felt well supported during the onboarding process and that our setting feels like an extension of family - that truly means a great deal to our whole team. Creating a nurturing, welcoming environment where children can grow, learn, and feel confident is at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you again for your kind recommendation and trust. It's a privilege to be part of your daughter's early years journey.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from Mrinal D (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son loves going to St Margaret's. He has been attending since Sept '25. Our daughter went to St Margaret's for 2 years and she loved it as well. Highly recommended. The nursery have gone the extra mile and made adjustments for our son so that he has easy access to facilities that all other children

in the nursery have access to.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that both your son and daughter have enjoyed their time at St Margaret's.

We are especially pleased to know that the adjustments made for your son have supported him in accessing all areas of nursery life. Ensuring every child feels included, supported, and able to thrive is incredibly important to us.

Thank you for your recommendation and for being part of our school community - it really means a great deal to our team.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from Tina E (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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I cannot speak highly enough of St Margaret's Nursery. Our son has been incredibly well supported by all of the staff, who are caring, attentive, and truly dedicated to each child's development.
The nursery itself is inviting and vibrant, with a wonderful range of continuous activities and lessons

that encourage learning through play. The children are challenged in a fun and engaging way, which has made a real difference in our son's confidence and growth. The children are included within the whole school events which has been also been a fantastic opportunity for them.
We are so thankful to have found St Margaret's and truly grateful for the time our family has spent there.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how positively your son's time at St Margaret's Nursery has been and that he has felt so well supported by our team.
Our staff work incredibly hard to create a caring, engaging environment where every child can grow in confidence and develop through play, so it means a great deal to know this has made a real difference for your family. We're also very pleased that you value the children's involvement in whole-school events, as we feel this is a special part of their nursery experience.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback and for being such a valued part of the St Margaret's community.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from D E (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. From day one, we felt welcomed and reassured by their professionalism and kindness. The environment is clean, and thoughtfully set up with engaging activities that

support learning through play. Communication with parents is excellent-we're always kept informed and feel involved in our child's progress. Most importantly, our child is happy, confident, and excited to go each day, which says everything. We highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and stimulating place.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We're absolutely delighted to hear how positive your experience has been and that you felt welcomed and reassured from day one - that means a great deal to us. It's wonderful to know that your child is happy, confident, and excited to come to nursery each day, as their wellbeing and development are always our top priorities. We also really appreciate your comments about our environment and communication with families. Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting us with your child and we're very grateful.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from V W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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The most amazing nursery and the most amazing staff. They know every child and always go the extra mile. We get pictures sent to us during the day and the communication home is wonderful. I couldn't be happier and my son absolutely loves it! I will be sending my daughter when she turns 2. I also love

how varied the activities are. The staff are extremely imaginative with the tasks they give the children and this really keeps them engaged. My son's vocabulary has come on leaps and bounds since he started, as has his confidence and social skills. It truly is a wonderful place.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for such a wonderful and thoughtful review. Your kind words mean so much to our whole team. We're delighted to hear how happy your son is at nursery and how much he enjoys his time with us - seeing children grow in confidence, language and social skills is exactly what we strive for. It's also lovely to hear that you value our communication and the variety of activities we provide. Knowing you plan to send your daughter to us as well truly means the world. Thank you for trusting us with your children - we're very grateful to be part of their early learning journey.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from Zoe G (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our little one loves the nursery he is always excited to go in and I feel really happy leaving him there. All of the staff are lovely and being part of the big school means that when they start reception it's not a big deal at all (our oldest also went to the nursery)

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your little one enjoys coming to nursery and that you feel happy and confident leaving him with us - that means a great deal to our team. It's also wonderful to hear that being part of the wider school has helped make the transition to Reception feel so natural, especially with your eldest having shared the same journey. Thank you for your continued support; we're very grateful to be part of your family's school experience.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I couldn't speak highly of the nursery and teachers enough, my daughter started in January and is loving her time at the nursery and is thriving. My daughter has learnt so much in such a small time, we're always kept up to date on her day at nursery which is lovely to see what she has done in her day.

I'm so happy we went with St Margaret's.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of our nursery here at St Margaret's. Your lovely feedback means the world to us and we are so pleased to hear your daughter is having a wonderful time here.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from Donna S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Since first visiting the school when our child was 6-months and now having attended the nursery for a year, we are so happy with the progress he is making and the wonderful nursery environment at St. Margaret's. The nursery teachers are so attentive giving personal updates at the end of the day and

provide updates via an app sharing activities the children have been involved in. A lot of thought is given to help the children learn through various activities throughout the day. The outdoor space is wonderful along with the schools facilities and the opportunity to meet teachers from the prep school and have classes with them too like P.E.
We recently completed a parent survey to share our thoughts/feedback. The Head Teacher sent a personalised written letter to thank us for our feedback which demonstrates the personal approach of the school/nursery.
It truly is the little things that gives St.Margarets it's magic. Our little one is very happy, so we are happy!!

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experiences here at St Margaret's Nursery. We are thrilled to hear that you and your child have had such a rewarding and enriching journey with us.It's wonderful to know that you appreciate the attentive care our nursery teachers provide. We strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment where each child can thrive. Personal updates at the end of the day and our activity-sharing app are just a few ways we ensure parents are connected and informed about their child's progress and daily experiences.We really value your feedback and are so pleased that you are all part of our St Mag's family.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from K M (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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St Margarets is more than just your typical childcare nursey. With a real emphasis on development and learning in a fun and caring environment it supersedes all expectations. My daughter absolutely loves every moment spent at St Margaret's and often asks at the weekends if she can go to "school" today!

The facilities, teachers, staff, communication, level of education and opportunities for young minds is outstanding. As a parent you place your child, the most precious person in your world, in the hands of a nursery in hope that they are everything that they promise. St Margaret's exceed every promise made and I am so thankful for all that they do for my daughter. Their dedication and commitment truly deserves recognition for the outstanding work that they do.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we are truly delighted to hear about your positive experience with our nursery. It brings us immense joy to know that your daughter has settled in well and is thriving in our environment.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from V S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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It's a fantastic nursery, my daughter has progressed so well. She has learnt so much in a fun home from home environment. One of the staff is a brilliant teacher. The extra curricular activities Sport, French, and drama she has really enjoyed. I could not have hope for a better preparation for school,

my daughter is very excited to start reception is September.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are genuinely grateful for your feedback and support.I am so pleased to hear how much your daughter enjoys her lessons here at the nursery. Her enthusiasm is truly inspiring, and seeing her thrive brings us immense joy.Thank you once again for your kind words and for being such an important part of our school community!

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I am extremely happy with the nursery at St Margaret's Prep School and Nursery. My daughter has settled in so well and absolutely loves going in. The teachers are all so lovely, friendly and genuinely care about the children. The school as a whole is such a warm and welcoming environment and I've noticed

how much she has grown in confidence and learned new things since starting here.
The staff always keep me updated and it's clear how much effort they put into creating a fun and nurturing space for the kids. I feel confident knowing my child is in such good hands. Highly recommend.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for your lovely feedback regarding your daughter settling in so well here at St Margaret's Prep. We really appreciate and value your feedback and it is great to hear that you are happy with out setting and that you would recommend us to others. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from G G (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Wonderful nursery with a caring and supportive environment. The staff are brilliant and my son is very fond of them. He really enjoys his time here. He learns so much including languages and cooking, and I like that they get to integrate with the rest of the school.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We are thrilled to hear that your experience here at St. Mag's has been so rewarding. It is truly wonderful to have you and your family as part of our school community. Your kind words motivate us to continue providing a nurturing and enriching environment for all our children and we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed our Nursery Christmas performance so much! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from F C (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son (3) started here in September this year, after a few stay-and-play sessions. We were keen for him to have a smooth transition into pre-prep for Sept 25.
He was with a previous childcare provider 4 days a week, but before the summer had become more reserved and not progressing. He wasn't joining

in at song time anymore, completely out of character, he lost his confidence and we were so worried.
However, after only a term at St Mag's he is flourishing, he loves the teaching staff and chatters the whole way home about his new friends and what he has learned. Today he had his first Christmas play, he sang his little heart out in front of all the parents. Learned the words and the actions and we are so impressed with how much he has progressed and regained his confidence in such a short space of time.
The lunches are of excellent quality and choice.
All the staff are so helpful and informative.
They really go beyond expectations and deliver excellence, we are so grateful for St Margaret's.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review with lovely feedback - It is very much valued and appreciated. I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our Christmas performance and that your son has settled into our setting so well. It is lovely having him and you all, as part of our St Mag's community. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from J D (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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St Margaret’s Nursery are nothing less than fantastic. The teachers and staff are so attentive, caring and compassionate. It really shines through when they are with the children. Our son loves going to nursery and has learnt so much since joining. We are so happy to have found St Margaret’s and can’t

recommend them enough.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, which we very much value and appreciate.
We are so pleased to have you and your family part of the St Margaret's community, and it's amazing to see how well your Son has settled in since he started here with us. Thank you again.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from Claudia B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My youngest daughter started at St Margaret’s Nursery in October 2023. Since day one she settled in very nicely, the staff made her feel comfortable and safe. Every day she goes in she is always very eager to see her friends and teachers! At pickup, she loves telling me all about what she has been up

to during her day. The nursery provides a variety of learning opportunities from PE, music, French and more, all of which are very enriching even at this early stage.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you so much for your wonderful review. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your kind feedback and love having you and the girls part of our St Magaret's family.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from C B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our son joined St Margaret's when he was two years old and had such a fantastic time. He settled quickly, was provided with exceptional learning opportunities and built a close relationship with all the staff. The setting is excellent and the nursery children are made to feel at home and part of the

wider school community. We could not ask for a better setting. Thank you!

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you for your kind words about our nursery here at St Mag's. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a lovely review and are so pleased your son had a wonderful experience in our nursery.

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Review of
St Margaret's Prep School & Nursery
from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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From the moment I first got in contact, they have been fantastic. The environment and very friendly staff made my son (and myself) feel very comfortable right from the start. The resources and nursery layout make it easy for the children to explore, as well as the outside space.

Reply from Eleanor Smith, Admissions Manager at St Margaret's Prep School & NurseryThank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are so pleased to have you all as part of the St Mag's family and are pleased we have been able to help you feel at ease from the beginning. Thank you again for the lovely feedback.

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