Elm Park Nursery

I am happy I have chosen Elm Park Nursery for my son. Two staff members, in particular, are exceptional in how they look after young babies. They are very attentive, very sweet and you can tell they love their job! They always keep me updated with what my son does during the day (sleeping, eating, playing etc). They help him with developing new skills and follow his development very well. I am also happy with the management, they always reply promptly to my emails and they send information every week about activities and menus. The space is clean and there is a nice garden for babies to enjoy outside activities.

I would highly recommend this nursery. The staff are very caring and friendly and patient and know what they're doing. The children learn something new every day and they play outside in the fresh air every day. Thank you.

I currently have my son enrolled at Elm Park with his sister starting in January. I'm really pleased with the care and development that he has received since starting over six months ago. He has made some lovely friends and really enjoys the large garden to run around. The staff are great and really care about the children. The structured play really helps prepare them for school and develop their minds.

Our son is so happy at Elm Park and has developed strong bonds with the staff as well as good friendships with his peers in upper school. The staff clearly care for the children very much and it is lovely to see those relationships. We like the child-led approach but also the variety of activities on offer, with regular updates and photos via the app. The garden is just lovely, much bigger than any others I've seen in the area and the children spend a lot of time outside which for me is a huge plus. It has also been great for parents to have had the opportunity to come in and spend time with the children during their day - the latest on Halloween when we were able to attend the setting and get involved in various activities. Generally very happy with our choice and feel the staff have contributed to the happiness and confidence of son during his time there. A lovely platform to prepare them for school years.

Both myself and my husband are very happy with Elm Park and cannot recommend it enough. Our daughter runs in every morning with a smile on her face and returns the same way when we pick her up in the evenings. What more could you want!

Elm Park Nursery has provided a wonderful experience for our son, who began when he was 9 months old. Staff are friendly and welcoming and keep us informed daily with our son's wellbeing and activities. Parents are contacted immediately in the event of accidents (bumps, falls etc) and staff are creative in their choice of activities. The settling-in process was gradual and gentle, and we were given opportunities to ask questions and offer feedback. Very happy to recommend.

My child has progressed from the baby suite (Bonsai, Sapling and Acorn rooms) over the course of 2022 and has been very well looked after by his care workers. They were excellent. He has just moved into Lower School (2 years+) and he seems to be happy and well-adjusted thanks to the team.

Elm Park Nursery feels like family, with the love and care of the staff second to none. Outside facilities are excellent (what drew us in when we discovered it!) and kids get to spend a lot of time outdoors. Variety of activities, nice food, and a really warm welcome with smiling faces, and special touches like drinking water and a fruit bowl at the entrance. The head of the nursery is very visible, supports in the classrooms, responsive to parents and listens to staff. Very happy with this choice for our children!

Our daughter started at Elm Park in September 2022 - we were really nervous about her going to nursery. She was 13 months old and had never been away from either me or her father. But there was no reason to be worried - the Bonsai Room is such a wonderful place for babies. Our key worker, we truly would have been lost without her. She was so lovely and we felt like our daughter was safe and happy with her - I wish we could keep her as her key worked forever. Another member of staff also in the baby room, I believe she has been at Elm Park for years - she is always so happy and made us feel so welcome. Our only issue is communication could be slightly better. There is now an app, where we do get updates throughout the day, but this can sometimes be a little inconsistent and generic. But other than that, we have no concerns over safety or happiness for our child. We really do recommend.

I am so pleased by the decision I made with my husband to send our son to this nursery. The care has been wonderful from day 1 and continued throughout class transitions. The staff are amazing, friendly and warm which makes me as a parent feel confident. The app is brilliant and provides a source of connection throughout the day allowing us to see what our little one is up to. Messy play, key learning activities and more!

Our son really loves Elm Park. He joined as a baby and the relationships he has developed with the staff and other children are really loving and special. "Nursery" has been one of his first words because he loves going! The facilities and creativity behind the activities are really excellent, and the management is getting better and better. Particularly good in the baby room is the separate sleep room with cots, which is different to a lot of other nurseries in the area. Elm Park has such a nice homely feel and I'd recommend it highly.

I am really happy with Elm Park and have sent both my sons there. My eldest son only attended Upper School and was well prepared for primary school. My youngest is still there and has a great bond with all his key workers and the outdoor space is second to none. The new management earlier this year has improved the whole nursery experience significantly.

My only criticism would be that some of the rooms/equipment look a bit tired and the place could do with a lick of paint.

Our son has adored Elm Park since he first started. All the teachers have been so kind and fun and made learning really enjoyable for him. I'm always impressed by the wide variety of things he learns and makes - he comes home proudly carrying his creations, from Diwali lamps to pizza, and chatting happily about them. We couldn't be happier with Elm Park.

The nursery and its staff are friendly, personable, and really care about my son. I am happy with the environment. More feedback could be provided at upper school regarding learning and progress with alphabet, counting, etc but it's only the first term. I am sure that will follow.

My third child is now at Elm Park. All 3 of them have loved it. The staff are amazing and the way of teaching is wonderful. The garden is what sells it for me!

Elm Park Nursery is great and the fact that our 22-month-old daughter happily runs inside every morning is the best indication for us that she receives excellent care there. The staff are great - lots of activities are organised and good feedback is provided on each child.