Little Garden The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously The Kiddies Academy)

Garvin Avenue, Beaconsfield HP9 1RB
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9.9 66 Reviews
  • Little Garden The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously The Kiddies Academy), Beaconsfield
The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Kiddies Academy Day Nursery), aims to provide the foundations needed to give children the confidence to reach their full potential.

They firmly believe that in order to do this, their role as an early years’ provider is to facilitate and encourage independence through the philosophy of ‘opportunities without limits’, and continually being responsive to the inquisitive and instinctive needs of the children.

The nursery provides a range of age-appropriate activities which are carefully planned by qualified practitioners, introducing new experiences by encouraging the children to learn and discover through play. Part of this is building children’s social and cultural capital so that they develop a love of learning and confidence in their place in the world.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Shankeetha Kanesalingam (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 53

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Little Garden The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously The Kiddies Academy) Reviews (66)

9.9

Little Garden The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously The Kiddies Academy) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Garden The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously The Kiddies Academy) has 66 reviews.

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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Before he started Kiddies, my son never wanted to leave me for childcare. His childminder was great but he still did not want to go. Now he's at Kiddies it's the complete opposite. He is raring to go most mornings and never wants to leave. I think they have been fantastic with encouragement and development
of his skills and are always on hand for advice. Can't recommend them enough.
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Review from Melissa P (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Kiddies Academy for the past 2 years and we could not be more pleased with the nursery. Kiddies Academy offers a warm, caring and nurturing environment for children. The staff go above and beyond in every respect and the management are incredibly responsive. I once mentioned
that it would be great for the kids to do some gardening and within a week they had incorporated an entire growing segment to the nursery. The pre-school space is second to none, a big, light-filled room with the free-flow for the children from inside to outside. My eldest son has now moved on to school but we are still able to use the wrap-around care at Kiddies as and when it is needed. They also have drop-in summer programmes which are great when you just need a couple of kid-free days. Overall we have been incredibly happy with this nursery and would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Ryan M (Father of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two-year-old has been attending almost a year, she tells me frequently that nursery is the best place in the world.
She comes home having had the best day ever, she will access activities that develop her life skills. The nursery provides exceptional opportunities that really make me feel like
she is learning more than I could have envisaged. Very pleased. Would highly recommend having a look round.
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Review from Rachael (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been with Kiddies Academy since November 2019.
We can't speak highly enough of our experiences with the nursery. All the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The facilities, particularly the outside section, are fantastic.
Our son settled in very quickly and we feel very confident dropping
him off.
The management team have communicated brilliantly in what has been a very uncertain time during the pandemic.
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Review from Vishal (Father of Child) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff and environment.
My daughter has been attending since September 19 and she has settled in very well. Her mental development has been exceptional and so kudos to the staff including the owners who have made this place somewhere my daughter actually looks forward to coming.
I would highly
recommend this place to any parent.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Kiddies Academy is a fantastic nursery. My 20 month old absolutely loves it. He is happy to go every day. The settling sessions are flexible and the nursery works very closely with parents on an individual basis. There is a lot of focus on outdoor time, activities and good behaviour. The staff are
lovely and very caring. Exceptionally clean and friendly place. Feels like family.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has taken a while for my daughter to settle into nursery but the staff and management have all been so good with helping with the transition and giving me peace of mind too. It is a big thing leaving your child for the first time but I am confident she is in good hands at The Kiddies Academy and
would highly recommend.
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Review from Hetal V (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is really happy at Kiddies Academy.
All staff are very friendly and helpful.
Highly recommended.
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Review from Gosia L (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she the age of 1 (she is 3 now). From the very beginning, everybody has been very welcoming and my daughter settled in very easily. She has created strong bonds with a lot of the staff members and everyone seemed to be very caring and warm towards her.
Her key person was brilliant with her, I always received very detailed feedback each day so I did not have to worry if I could not attend parents evenings. Everything has been passed onto me each day. She also was very caring and understood all of my daughter's needs. The nursery has been redecorated recently and it has made a big change. Everything seems very tidy and organised, with ideas still to be implemented. My daughter has also been really fond of the food served by the nursery and on many occasions, having seconds for her meals and loving her snacks too. The garden area is very well organised with plenty of space for children to run around. Management is also very efficient.
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Review from I L (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one is bursting with joy every morning when she sees the nursery.
Staff are great and caring.
They are always supportive of a child's individual needs and take initiatives to teach new things ie potty training.
Children spend a lot of time in the garden and even little ones make their own
food.
I like that the nursery is small as every child gets the attention they deserve.
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Review from Jemma G (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son loves the staff here. He is so happy with his key worker and I love how happy he is and how much fun and learning and I am very happy with the new Manager. Very welcoming and friendly.
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Review from Peter G (Uncle of Child) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery with a wonderful and caring environment for a child to be in.
The staff are knowledgeable and welcoming giving the great balance of safety and comfort that any parent or guardian would wish for.


My nephew has settled in well and has becoming more engaging and confident with his

time there.
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery - great staff and management, lovely space for the kids.
They fully supported our son who needed some extra help with learning and joining in - plus had speech and language delay. Management and staff pulled together to do everything they could - much appreciated. The staff provide
lively encouraging games and learning for the kids - with a view to preparing them for school. He loved his days there and would ask to go back at weekends. The spaces are well designed, lovely open areas with lots of variety for the children - especially the use of the outdoor play space that becomes an extension of the indoor space in summer. Would recommend this nursery.
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Review from A P (Uncle of Child) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After meeting the caring and friendly staff I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kiddies Academy to anyone. Great fun for the kids and peace of mind for the parents that they are in safe hands :)
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Review from Nilesh B (Uncle of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall I find this to be a lovely environment for children to thrive. The facilities are excellent and the whole nursery is always clean. The staff are dedicated and caring and clearly committed to wanting the best for the children under their care.
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Review from S J (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great standard of cleanliness, care and attention for our child. We were always given a lot of information about our child when we picked them up.
You can tell they take pride in providing care and teaching to the kids.
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is welcoming and friendly and very much a 'home from home'. The positives are that the children all seem genuinely happy there and the staff are wonderful. They have a real passion for their roles and children are given plenty of activities to do. In terms of improvement, I would suggest
more variety in terms of food given as snacks options are often repeated and the baby room could be a larger space.
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Review from Kajal B (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter has been at this nursery since 6months old. The staff are professional and empathetic. They are like an extended family. I would highly recommend this nursery for your children. Fantastic foundation leading to pre-school.
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Review from Kate N (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters attend Kiddies Academy with the oldest having been there for the past 18 months. We are greeted every day with a lovely warm welcome and I love that all staff are familiar with both of my girls, so they feel at ease as soon as we arrive.
The daily update sheets keep us well informed
and quite regularly my daughters come home with pieces of art they have done during activity time.
Both of my girls social and interactive skills have grown since starting Kiddies Academy along with their speech and general development.
The staff are always happy to answer questions and are keen to work with you as a parent on the structure and routine of your child’s day.
Both of my daughters come home happy and cheery and that indicates to me that they have enjoyed their day at nursery.
I feel the manager is doing a fantastic job and is creating a lovely positive atmosphere in the nursery.
I cannot speak highly enough of The Kiddies Academy and the wonderful staff.
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Review from Peter T (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy settled in very well, thanks to warm and welcoming staff. Bright and open plan nursery, lots to explore outside. Very nurturing environment which positively helps development and progress; keep it up!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.881)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10 for Little Garden The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously The Kiddies Academy) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.881 for Little Garden The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously The Kiddies Academy) is calculated as follows: ( (149 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.881
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Garden The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously The Kiddies Academy) is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 53 number of registered child places is 10.6, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Shankeetha Kanesalingam

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

My name is Shankeetha, and I joined The Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool in July 2024 as Deputy Manager. In May 2025, I stepped into my current role as Nursery Manager. I have been working in childcare for over eight years, and during that time, I have gained a wide range of experience supporting children’s development across different early years settings. I hold a BA in Early Years Education, which has given me both the knowledge and the confidence to lead with a strong understanding of child development.


What I truly love about working in childcare is being part of each child’s learning journey — from their very first steps into nursery life to developing the independence and confidence they will carry with them into school and life.


Seeing children thrive, explore, and grow brings me so much joy, and it is incredibly rewarding to know that I play a part in those milestones.


One of the things I love most about my job is working alongside such a passionate and dedicated team, as well as building strong partnerships with families. Together, we ensure that every child feels valued and cared for. It is a real privilege to lead The Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool. To me, what makes our nursery so special is the caring community we have built — one where children are truly at the heart of everything we do.

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