Co-op Childcare Islington

The staff are always welcoming, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere each day. The cooks prepare delicious, fresh meals, which is something I really appreciate. The manager is fantastic - she's always available, and I've seen her go out of her way to assist with any queries or concerns. Overall, it's a wonderful place for children to grow and develop, and I feel so lucky to have found such a caring nursery for my son!

All staff seem to take very good care of my son, and all the children.

Overall so far it has been an amazing experience and would highly recommend to other parents in the area.

We have been sending our daughter to this nursery since she was 7 months old and now she is three years old. Overall we are very pleased with the nursery, especially when we realise how much she is learning and developing there. One important factor for us is that the type of food the children are eating there is healthy and has a big variety. Our daughter is a very picky eater at home but at nursery she is eating everything that she is not eating at home. Another important thing for us was that she is not exposed much to technology at nursery and like this she can really focus on being with friends, interacting with people and developing her personality. When there are any issues, we can work together with the nursery staff to ensure these are paid attention to and over time corrected. Overall our experience was great with the nursery, our daughter really likes going there every day and we can highly recommend it.

Both of my children assist in the nursery - one is still going. Management and staff are very helpful, and they care about the development of the children. The nursery setting is great, and I love the fact that they have their own garden, so they don't have to take the children outside, like other nurseries. The food is amazing, and my little one likes all the provided food. It's a very nice thing that they do when the children start preschool and leave the butterfly room. I can also notice how my little one express herself and how much her going to the nursery contributed to that.

My child was transferred from another nursery to the Islington nursery. He has been there for a few months now and I can see a very big difference in him. He's talking and a bit more independent. He's made friends at this nursery whereas the other nursery he didn’t have friends. The staff take time to get to know your child and give me a lot of feedback at every pick up each day. The staff are organised and ready to teach your child something new each day. The parent app is fantastic and I check in on this a couple of times a day to see what he's been up to. I can’t fault anything they do at the nursery as I know my child is in good hands with the professionally trained staff. Keep up to good work!

Overall a lovely experience and I would highly recommend to other parents! My 12-month-old started nursery a few months ago and from day one we felt that the nursery staff listened closely to our instructions and showed genuine care, which in turn helped our boy settle in that much faster. We also like the flexibility in terms of allowing the children to nap on their own schedule (rather than being forced to conform to a strict schedule) and softly encouraging their weaning journey rather than rushing it. It's also nice that we can pick our son up straight from his nursery room rather than having him brought outside - it's fun to see the babies in action and chat to staff! The food seems varied and healthy, and there is a good mix of activities (though might be nice to do more music), and a generous outdoor space. The fees are also very reasonable for the neighbourhood. Overall it feels like the nursery provide a caring, stable and professional environment for little ones. Thank you!

Finding a nurturing nursery for our children was crucial as working parents. We discovered a warm and loving environment where our kids have thrived since they were 4/5 months old. The highly qualified staff's dedication to creating a nurturing atmosphere is evident in their genuine passion for working with children. Our kids feel safe and secure, giving us peace of mind. The nursery's commitment to individualized attention has had a profound impact on our children's development. They were cooperative when we implemented sleep training. Their pragmatic approach to working parents sets them apart, offering flexible drop-off and pick-up times and open communication. The well-rounded curriculum enhances cognitive, physical, and social skills through engaging activities. We highly recommend this exceptional nursery for its care, focus on working parents, and commitment to individualized attention.

Such lovely staff. Our daughter went there for four months until we had to move out of London. The staff really went out of their way to help our daughter settle. The manager was literally always there working extra hours. I would often find my baby in her arms when I would pick her up. We got to know three staff members in particular who all seemed to work nonstop - and really developed a relationship with our baby. Our baby especially loved one of them in particular. The garden is great! And so rare for that area.

I would say our only concern over the past few years at Little Pioneers has been related to staffing difficulties. However, from what I understand this is an issue pretty much anywhere you go. We are very grateful to the team and management for providing such great care for our son.

Very good installations. Amazing and dedicated people who really show their care for children. They could have more focus on physical exercise and music, more sharing of pictures and more parent meetings to get to know each other.

My daughter has been at Co-op Childcare Islington Day Nursery since January. She is my first child and when she started she was only 4-months-old so it was a big deal for me. From day one, the staff reassured me and made sure I knew my daughter was taken care of. That really helped and I also noticed that since she is going there my daughter is more curious and learning things much faster. I am extremely happy with Co-op Childcare Islington.

Thank you very much to all staff in the nursery, especially the early year's teacher, office administrator and the manager. I feel very calm and confident to leave my son in the nursery since they have made me feel that my son is in very good hands. Regarding educational development, my son learns new things every day.

Our daughter has been at Co-op Childcare Islington for the last couple of years. The experience from the first day has been excellent. The staff are friendly, they listen to our concerns and answer questions promptly. More importantly, our daughter has really enjoyed her time there, the staff have really looked after her and it's nice to see genuine affection towards her. She has had such a fun time and lots of great experiences; I'm sure she will be sad when she eventually leaves.

There is a lot of continuity of staff too - even though in London things can chop and change a lot. We’re a little sad to say goodbye but I’m sure we will say ‘hello’ sometimes.

I would describe the nursery as having kind and professional staff, and a thorough approach to health and safety and child welfare. The facilities and space are fine also. There is outdoor space which is a bonus too. It is local and has a community feel. I would definitely recommend it to friends.

Our son loves his nursery days and his development is visible. The staff are great and the communication we receive is first class. We won't hesitate to recommend this nursery to friends and family in future.

I am happy with how all the staff have dealt with Covid-19, we were only impacted at the very start of the pandemic when they were required to close but I was extremely happy with the support and updated information the nursery gave. I highly recommend this nursery.

Thanks for all the hard (and often thankless!) work. It is an essential support to my wife and me. We couldn’t do our jobs without your support.

Amazing facility for child development. My child has improved a lot since she joined. She loves going into nursery. The staff are loving, friendly and professional when dealing with us. Key workers are excellent and easy to communicate with.