Little Downsend Epsom

Little Downsend Epsom is an excellent all-round prep school. The staff are nurturing and our son adores going to school every morning. Facilities are fantastic. Communication between staff and parents is fluid and open. I can’t rate it highly enough.

Our two daughters joined Downsend Epsom in Sept 2019. Our youngest is in Rising Reception (pre-school) and was in First Steps last year. The school has a wonderful nurturing environment and is very friendly. The facilities are great with fantastic outdoor space including separate play areas for each class and a lovely garden. In the pre-school classes there are weekly PE, Dance, Cooking, Music and French lessons as well as Forest School. You receive photos of their day via an app. Communication with teachers is excellent and they are very accessible, the teachers greet the children at the door each morning and the Head is also there. The level of communication continued throughout lockdown with activities/learning via an app, lots of face to face interaction and online lessons for older years. Our daughters love going to school every day and as parents we highly recommend Downsend Epsom.

Little Downsend Epsom is the perfect environment to start school life for little ones. My son has been going there since he was 2 in First Steps and he is now in his final year before moving to Main Site and we already know just how much we will miss it. The staff are exceptional, the school is so small it has a real family feel to it and each and every teacher knows your child personally and genuinely has their very best interest at heart. The grounds are lovely with great play areas and the classrooms feel very cosy and there are always so many fun activities going on at this school. During the lockdown, they went absolutely above and beyond to continue successful learning and the teachers were always available. I have recently had another baby and am already excited at the prospect of him joining First Steps because I know how much he will thrive. My son always comes home happy and that, in itself, says it all. We feel very lucky to be a part of this school.

My son started at Little Downsend in September in the pre-reception class. I honestly cannot recommend the school highly enough - they focus on inspiring the children through a broad range of activities, including forest school, french and dancing. These have all continued safely during COVID and my son has benefited hugely. The standard of teaching is high and my son has made good progress with phonics and numeracy since he started. More importantly than anything, he is incredibly happy at the school, which is a testament to the caring staff and the nurturing environment provided.

Little Downsend Epsom is an excellent school and day nursery. From First Steps (2+) all the way through to year one (5+), the staff are always incredibly focused on the children, their learning and general wellbeing. The staff really care and put a lot of effort into ensuring the children have a fantastic learning and fun experience.

I highly recommend Little Downsend Epsom to any parents. It is the best decision we have made by choosing this school/nursery. Staff are highly qualified, experienced and calm. There are a variety of activities such as dance, French, science, forest school, etc. delivered by specialist teachers which is very impressive. School facilities are very good. We believe this nursery prepares children for life. The headteacher is very approachable. Last but not least, class teachers are very nurturing and as a result, we have seen our daughter thoroughly enjoying her school whilst learning tonnes of new things. Thanks a lot.

Very good school and it’s been a joy seeing the development of our daughter who has now been with Downsend Epsom for 3 years. The teachers are fantastic - loving and caring and they have been a pleasure to deal with as parents. My daughter's personality has come about leaps and bounds and the school needs to take a lot of credit for that. Highly recommend the school.

Both of my sons attend Little Downsend Epsom. My youngest son is currently in First Steps. I am absolutely delighted with the experience they are both having. It is such a friendly and nurturing environment. Small class sizes mean they get a lot of attention and the curriculum is so varied and creative. The grounds are great - a really large garden and different play areas. Every morning each child and parent is greeted by the Head of School (socially distanced currently). The support received during lockdown was fantastic. Contact with teachers every day, materials to work on at home and face to face screen sessions with teachers for older children. I would highly recommend this a school. Every day that I drop my children off I am thankful that they get to come to this fantastic school. One of the best decisions we have made.

A very friendly and nurturing environment for young children to thrive in. Great communication from teachers to the parents and they are always striving to make it fun and varied for the children. I can’t fault them!

We moved our child from an “outstanding” nursery where she wasn’t getting anywhere near the level of attention and stimulation that she needed.

We are very happy with Downsend. I noticed a huge difference in my daughter from day 1 there.

The staff ratios are fantastic 4 children to 1 staff member, and they are all qualified teachers (a huge plus compared to other providers!)

The environment is calm but stimulating, the children learn about a different topic each week and have a huge range of activities such as dancing, music, French, cookery, ready steady go and drama. They also encourage the children from age 2 to stand up and talk in front of the class, which will pay huge dividends in the future for self-confidence.

It is such a dramatic difference from a standard nursery or preschool setting and I am so impressed with the standard of care provided.

This is a wonderful, friendly and caring nursery. My son has loved every minute and has had the opportunity to participate in a whole range of fantastic learning opportunities. The staff work incredibly hard and are always welcoming. We will miss being part of such a great place.

Lovely staff, excellent teaching, up to date equipment, always informative, excellent food standard.

My daughter joined Downsend Pre-Prep Epsom in February 2018. Since joining she has developed and progressed incredibly well. My daughter is happy and enjoys the settling, friendly, nurturing staff and the lovely children. It was the best choice we made when choosing Dowmsend Pre-Prep Epsom.