Penge East, South London, a GrandirUK Day Nursery

I am a childminder who has two children attend this nursery. Both children love coming here. When I drop off in the mornings the children run straight off as their excitement takes over them. All of the staff are so lovely and also other family members dropping off their kids always stop and have a chat. I have never heard a bad word about this team. I have even used a few of their teaching methods and applied them to my childminding strategy's. When it's time for pick up the two children will speak our whole walk home about the girls here and always singing different songs they're taught. Amazing place. Well done girls.

I didn’t hesitate to sign my youngest daughter up for Crystals after my first spent more than three very happy years there. It’s always daunting to leave your child in a new childcare setting but the staff are so caring and dedicated to the children in their care that it honestly feels like an extension of our family now. They are genuinely invested in the happiness and development of the children and it shows in their enthusiasm and positivity. It also shows in the practical steps they take to support parents. Whether it be with weaning, potty training or learning, they work alongside parents to ensure consistency between home and nursery. I have also been pleased with the consistency of staff over the years. Whilst there has been some turnover there has been stability in both management and experienced staff members who do an incredible job. Both of my daughters have thrived and love going there. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Thank you to the team, our children love you!

Wonderful nursery. Very friendly and helpful staff who always have time for parents and children. Clean and welcoming. The manager is a gem. My kids love it there and come home talking non stop about it. Nice one!

Carry on with the great work that you are doing.

My cousin loves the nursery and always get so excited when it comes to nursery and babbles on about what they do and the friends they have and I cannot forget the staff that are always so polite when I have dropped them off.

A wonderful nursery where my nieces feel safe and secure. The staff are caring and kind not only to the children but to the parents. It is a clean and tidy environment for the children. The manager is great and really helpful as are all the staff. My nieces love going which is the most important thing. I would highly recommend taking a child here.

My niece attends this nursery, and as I often drop her off in the morning, I see how happy, positive and excited she is to go - I barely get a wave goodbye most days! The staff are so friendly and approachable and really do take the time and effort to get to know each child and their families. Thank you to the manager and her team, you do an amazing job.

I have had two grandchildren at this nursery, and they have been looked after with the utmost care and affection. The staff are always welcoming, happy and professional, and the manager is a real gem. I would recommend this nursery to anyone wanting the best care for their little ones.

Crystal Day Nursery is a lovely nursery. The staff were extremely attentive and caring towards our daughter. They were also very diligent in dealing with the Coronavirus situation which reflects well on the nursery. We have to give a special mention to one practitioner who was very impressive. She showed a lot of compassion and interest towards our daughter and couldn't be more suited to her role at the nursery. She is an ideal carer for anyone's child. The other staff were also brilliant. Thank you Crystal Day.

Great staff and remarkable child care. I have two children attending and they love it. The older is now leaving for reception and I am confident that the work done by the nursery staff would help him to settle in. We received lots of support to deal with behaviour, age transition, learning and development challenges. The smile on my son’s face every morning on his way to see the children and the nursery staff was enough for me to trust and know that he was in the right place. He is gone now, but still have a little one with a long journey ahead to enjoy and learn; I am confident he will also have an amazing experience. Crystal Day Nursery is the right childcare if you are looking for children to received the same care and love the got at home.

The best thing about the nursery is definitely the staff. They are approachable, warm and caring to the kids, exactly who you feel comfortable leaving your children with.

I love the place, my son loves it too. The staff are very caring and friendly. The place is nice and tidy, even with kids being there. When I used to pick up my son, I had to beg him to come home. Isn't that the best review you can ever have?

The activities are very imaginative and bring out the best in their learning.

Our son loves the nursery and his friends. He has enjoyed being with and bonded well with each of the key workers he’s been assigned to over the years he’s been there. As he starts school in September, it’s quite sad to think he won’t be going there for much longer - such a comfortable, homely, fun place to be. The core staff are excellent, approachable, fun and relaxed. It's being in a house, on a residential road, that gives it a lovely home from home feel. Lovely outdoor space and they make the most of the space they have very well, with further improvements planned, I believe. New owners took over earlier in the year with an excellent track record, and they seem to be doing a great job to build, support and improve on what is already a very nice nursery, and I’ve always felt happy he was there. We will miss it!

Overall, I would recommend this nursery for parents looking for a decent option of childcare in the area.