Katharine Bruce Nursery & Pre-School

The activities that they do for the children are great and interactive and they ensure they keep the parents up to date via the app so you have peace of mind. I'm very happy that my daughter loves this nursery and that she's developing her skills there so I would highly recommend it to any new parents in the area.

I absolutely loved this nursery from the moment we came for a visit. The staff are so great and really made me feel at ease when I had to leave my then 9 month old there and return to work. The staff feels like family, and the management is run very well and anything I needed was met with prompt responses. My daughter has developed so much in her time here. I really recommend this nursery. The outdoor area is particularly large which I felt was great. Overall 5 star nursery.

Our son was only at this nursery for a few months, but only because we decided to move house away from the area. It was a very sad day when our son left the nursery. From the beginning, the staff at Katherine Bruce welcomed our family with great openness and kindness. They were exceptionally good at introducing our son to the pre-school and its daily routines, helping him to overcome an early period where he was unsettled. During his time at the nursery, our son grew hugely in confidence and made a number of friendships with other children; he also got into a good routine with going to the toilet. His 'key person', and all the other teachers were very good at finding the kids interesting things to do. They organised several good trips, including one to see a fire station, a 'Gruffalo' play and a picnic in the park. We would not hesitate to recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Since joining the nursery my daughter has developed in so many ways. She is more confident and balanced and looks forward to going into nursery consistently. My daughter loves the teachers very much and the teachers are very approachable for parents/guardians as well. My experience of the nursery has been awesome and I would definitely recommend to others.

Our child has thrived at this nursery, growing in confidence and learning new skills every day. The staff are very kind and supportive and we know we can trust them to look after our child. They have a nice outdoor space that is used every day and fresh food is cooked on site.

We are extremely happy with the nursery, the staff are caring, loving and knowledgeable, our 2-year-old daughter loves it! They know your child inside and out and they are extremely helpful with anything you may ask them to do/work on with your little one. Good daily feedback and great outdoor and indoor space, better facilities than most nurseries around. The only downside is the price as it is quite pricey compared to others. All in all I would definitely recommend it to other parents, it does feel like a second home for your little one.

We genuinely could not be happier with ours and our little girl's experience at Katharine Bruce Community Nursery. The staff is wonderful and goes above and beyond for our little ones. Our two year old gets excited at the thought of going.

Very happy with our nursery - our daughter is extremely happy there. We really value the lovely, large outside space, not having a garden ourselves. It's great the way activities are structured, with different things planned each day. Feedback from staff each day and at parents evenings is excellent. We always feel welcomed when we come to drop off/collect our daughter and love the friendly atmosphere.

My daughter is 3 and has been coming to the Nursery since she was 2.5 years old. She really loves it and has made so many friends. She has also learnt so much and every day is learning new things.

Our 2-year-old has been attending Katharine Bruce since she was 9 months old and couldn't be happier. Her development is excellent and her vocabulary and social skills are great. We're really pleased we chose this nursery.

My daughters are learning a lot at Katharine Bruce Community Nursery and are able to count, write and work maths sums out when they had no idea a couple of months ago. Thanks to Katharine Bruce Community Nursery, they are ready for school in September and have grown up and interacted very well with their peers and grown-ups. I am really glad they get to do baking and exploring outside activities too.

When we've raised (very occasional) issues they've been addressed quickly and effectively.

The Katharine Bruce Community Nursery provided a friendly, safe and nurturing environment for our two oldest children, who both attended for 2-3 full days (0800-1800) per week. The staff are great with kids. There is a rich variety of materials to play with and activities to do. Our children have always enjoyed and looked forward to going to the nursery. The only downsides are the cost, which is expensive and the organisation has become inflexible with regards to the hours children can attend. We have been told that in the future, children will have to attend for five half - or full days per week. The fees make this unaffordable for us, so we are having to find a different nursery for our youngest child, which is a shame.

Well done to everyone and thanks so much to be that exceptional!

A clean and safe environment for my child. Staff are helpful and engaging. A real focus on child development and learning as well as free play encouraging creativity and individual interests. Reading journals have been excellent and encourage parents to continue home learning to support Work done in the nursery.

Lots of good interaction with parents and always encourage to get involved and contribute to activities.

Good outdoor space and space in rooms for children to move around and play.

My daughter has been attending this nursery since last November. After a short period of settling down, she is now confident and happy to stay there especially with her key teachers and another child who is now her special friend. All the teachers are really professional and nurturing. I really like their big garden and the cosy bedroom where children can rest separately from those who don’t.

From the first day, staff have gone out of their way to ensure my daughter's welfare and I always feel confident that she will be well looked after and supported during her time there. The staff update us daily on her learning and activities for the day and meet with us regularly to review her learning and development plan.

My daughter's language and social skills have vastly improved since joining the nursery and she is more confident in her verbal skills and in interacting with the staff and other children. The focus on both structured and free play has done wonders for her development. All the staff have a genuine interest in all of the children and go above and beyond in their duties and responsibilities.

Parents are encouraged to participate and always kept involved in reading and class learning.

The setting provides a great space with a lovely secure garden. I have recommended this nursery to several friends looking for excellent childcare in the area

My child has been at Katharine Bruce for 2 years and enjoys his time at nursery. He has a bond with all members of staff and I feel they genuinely care about him and his wellbeing. Communication between staff and parents is very good and I feel that my son is safe and happy whilst at the nursery.

The children are separated according to the age group which is beneficial especially for the tiny babies and those getting ready to move on to school. Meals are healthy and nutritious and prepared on site. The variety and frequency of snacks throughout the day are excellent.

The outdoor space is large and safe and my child is able to run around and let off steam every day as long as the weather permits.

I am happy with the care provided at the nursery, my elder child also attended nursery here and I would recommend to friends and family.

We have 2 children at this Nursery (1.5 year old in Baby room and 3.5 year old in Preschool). They are happy, and settled well with both peers and staff.

The staff - All are extremely kind and caring and show a genuine interest in their personalities and development. We are regularly updated on progress. There has been very little/no turnover since our eldest started c.2 years ago.

Outside space - Large for London- slides, a greenhouse and always supervised. They play outside daily and the babies are cordoned off from older kids.

Learning and development - We are reassured that they are stimulated in many ways- no 2 days the same. Preschool room preps for school - we have a weekly book to read at home, and early letter and word recognition. Inquisitiveness, curiosity and imagination are encouraged which is important for us.

Meals - An on-site chef cooks each day, without sugar.

We are very happy with Katharine Bruce nursery and thank the staff for their role in our children's childhood. I would definitely recommend this nursery.