LEYF - Bessborough Nursery & Pre-School

The outside space is also a plus!

We feel very lucky to have such a supportive and nurturing nursery for him and would wholeheartedly recommend it to other parents.

Our son has such a great time at LEYF - Bessborough. The staff is great at doing lots of different activities with the children, and you can tell they really care about them. The number of kids in each of the rooms is low, and the food they serve the kids is varied and nutritious - a really big bonus! They utilize the garden space lots in the warmer months, so we're very happy that our son gets to spend as much time as possible outside. We're so happy overall and would definitely recommend this nursery.

We have been delighted with the care our child has received at Bessborough. I was anxious that he wouldn't settle as he is part time and had spent very little time apart from me and his father, but he is now thriving and it's clear that he's being offered a rich and exciting environment in which to develop and play. The staff at the nursery are always kind and attentive to our and our child's needs, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Bessborough to anyone looking for a gentle yet stimulating nursery experience for their child.

They stop and talk to you about how your child's day has been also.

Our child did not like being apart from us when she started but the staff at Bessborough were loving and gentle with her and very quickly she was happily running in. Each room she has been in has been really great with her and all her peers - every child is treated as an individual and celebrated. The outdoor space is fantastic and well-used and the staff are meticulous at planking and executing activities for the children to enjoy and learn from. We are so very happy at Bessborough!

My son had a challenging start to his nursery journey, but moving to Bessborough Nursery and being cared for by the manager has been truly transformative. Her warmth, patience, and dedication have made an exceptional difference in his happiness and development.

Although my son is still adjusting to the separation and finds it difficult, the fact that he comes home excitedly talking about everything he does at nursery speaks volumes about the impact they've had on him in only three days. I'm truly grateful to have found such a nurturing environment for him. After I was feeling so anxious about whether we would ever find the right nursery, I now have hope that this is the place for him.

Highly recommend.

Wonderful, warm & welcoming nursery. Kind & caring staff, who are considerate with all children and parents. Easy settling in with lots of helpful information provided. Non-judgemental and supportive environment. Really pleased with our choice. Thank you Bessborough

Our son has been attending this nursery for over a year now and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The staff are incredibly caring and make every child feel truly special, creating a warm and nurturing environment. The activities and events they organise are wonderful, engaging, creative and thoughtfully planned. We also deeply appreciate their cultural sensitivity and open-minded approach, which fosters a sense of inclusivity and respect. It's clear that they genuinely love what they do and it shows in how much our son loves going there every day. Highly recommend!

I am very impressed about the fact the nursery has improved so much from earlier when my daughter was in. The new team and team leaders are putting great efforts in taking care of the kids and communicating with parents. The way the baby room team took care of my 1 year old son is beyond words. My son loves going to nursery and loves his key person the most. A big thank you to the team.

A lovely, happy nursery.

Under the management, the nursery has seen a commendable increase in engaging activities. The involvement of parents and the community in the nursery's activities is another aspect worth mentioning.

The staff are great too. Very caring and always plan lots of activities for the children according to their age group.

We are very happy with this nursery. The staff are excellent and go above and beyond to ensure the children are stimulated throughout the day. Our daughter loves all the activities - thank you!

Absolutely fantastic nursery! My son loved the baby room and now loves the toddler room. I need to convince him to come home at 6pm. Could not be more grateful for the wonderful staff at Bessborough Nursery.

A great outdoor space and a lovely sense of community. There have been several changes of staff lately but the care of the children has always been at centre stage. The facilities are really excellent.

I'm very impressed with Bessborough Nursery. The team does amazing and outstanding work with the kids. They are with lots of energy. Everyone there works as a team. My son has improved since he started last September 2023. The manager is an amazing person and very helpful. Deputy manager too. Every single one of them needs appreciation. Well done to amazing people!

A nursery with beautiful outdoor space and extended hours, but plagued by ever-changing/ever-departing staff that creates a very unsettling situation for the children and the parents. There are days when there is no familiar teacher face when I drop off my little boy, as the nursery has to heavily rely on bank staff. Feedback at the end of the day is also very poor, for the same reason. There are not many activities appropriate for children who are preparing to go to school.