Essendene Lodge School Nursery

We've been really happy with this preschool. Our daughter has come on so much over the last year with her phonics, numbers, confidence and friendships.

The staff are so caring and supportive, and it's been lovely seeing how happy she is there. Space is really well laid out and she loves the climbing frame. Great value and we'd definitely recommend it.

We've been delighted with our experience at Essendene preschool and the level of care and teaching given to our daughter, who has thrived in this environment. The staff are incredibly kind and supportive and there is a lovely mix of play and learning which makes the day enjoyable. We wanted to say a big thank you to the whole team there.

My son had the most supportive team of the most professional teachers. The Senior Leadership here have been second to none and I would wholeheartedly recommend this school. The care and nurture shown to both of my children has been extremely attentive but most of all an aspect my son particularly needed to accommodate some special needs he had. The school were super-efficient and listened to all of our concerns and did not wait to fulfil all of his needs the first day he started here. My son would be staying here but he has been offered an assessment place for his speech and language, which is why I am changing his setting for intense therapy, but my son loves it here and will be sad to go. We had been in search for a school for a couple of years and by far Essendene has been a true blessing and gift for our children and surpassed our expectations. Both my children have developed rapidly in their speech & language and confidence here and I thank the amazing teachers and support staff.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Essendene. From the moment we joined, it was clear that the staff are not only highly qualified, but also genuinely passionate about early childhood education. The teachers go above and beyond to create a nurturing, stimulating, and supportive environment where every child can thrive.

One of the standout features has been the structured approach to early learning, particularly in phonics. The preschool does a fantastic job preparing children for reception, ensuring they are confident and eager learners by the time they move on. It's incredibly reassuring to know our child is gaining such a strong educational foundation.

Communication is also a real strength of this preschool. We receive regular updates on our child's progress, activities, and even little day-to-day highlights, which really helps us feel connected and involved. It's clear that the staff take great care in making sure parents are well-informed and engaged.

Our daughter has always been cautious about change but she settled into Essendene after having been at another nursery for years prior very quickly. She has learned so much at the preschool. They do school trips and lots of great activities with the kids all centred around learning and education. We have seen her progress leaps and bounds. We would highly recommend Essendene to anyone.

The structured day and learning environment is positive and nurturing. The staff are all lovely and supportive. They genuinely go over and above to give the children valued time while in nursery.

Our child has attended nursery and preschool at Essendene Lodge School Nursery and has had a positive experience with his learning and development, which prepared him well for joining reception. The teachers were supportive and the activities were always interesting and engaging.

We have been really impressed with the Essende Lodge nursery that our son attended. The staff there are very caring, attentive, and nurturing, which made it easy for us to feel confident leaving him there. What really stood out, though, is that the nursery is part of a private school, which we believed that it would make his transition into primary school much smoother and it did! Knowing that the environment, routines, and expectations will be consistent throughout his early years gives us peace of mind. We highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a seamless blend of care and education!

Our daughter has been at Essendene for a year and a half. She is incredibly happy there, she has built strong relationships with her key workers, friends and other members of the school. Essendene are a nurturing outfit with a strong sense of values. We are very happy with how she has developed- from an academic standpoint point and socially. We cannot recommend Essendene enough.

My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery every day and runs through the door without a second glance. The staff are extremely attentive and know her very well. The opportunities for learning are excellent with a varied range of activities on offer that she loves taking part in. Her confidence has grown so much since she started. Having sent my eldest child, who is now also at the school, to a different nursery setting I can safely say that Essendene Nursery is great value for money for the head start the children receive in their learning and I would absolutely recommend.

Both my children attend this school. My son was at another school prior to this and is much happier in Essendene. The staff are very caring and it's a lovely family focused school. My daughter has been there a few years now and would go in 7 days a week if she could! Overall I can't recommend this school enough to nurture and educate your child to a fantastic standard!

Outstanding!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Essendene. From the very first day, it was clear that the staff genuinely care about each child, creating a warm and nurturing atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to thrive.

The structure of the day is excellent, offering a perfect balance of routine and flexibility to keep the children engaged and settled. The carefully planned activities are always fun, creative, and age-appropriate, designed to spark curiosity and foster learning in a playful way. My son especially enjoyed the art projects, outdoor play, and story time sessions.

What impressed me most was how enthusiastic and happy my son was to attend every day. He would come home smiling, eager to share the exciting things he had learned and the new friends he had made. It's such a reassuring feeling as a parent to know your child is in an environment where they are not just cared for but truly inspired to grow.

My son started at Essendene Lodge School when he was two years old. He has loved every minute of being at the nursery and has made many good friends and formed positive relationships with adults. Alongside that, the structure within the school day has supported his academic development and he is able to write his name and many different words as well as read books to a good standard. Thank you!

Essendene is an amazing nursery. I was quite nervous about sending her to nursery, but the staff were incredibly nurturing and caring. Not only did she settle in quickly, but they also reassured me when I dropped her off for a full day. She will be turning 3 soon and has learned so much. She adores going to nursery and most times she's always busy playing when I arrive to collect her. She always runs over with a big smile to give me a hug. The entire staff is supportive and easy to approach.

Excellent not only in looking after my son but also they educating my son in advance. He is now ready to go to reception with confidence both socially and academically. Staff and parents work as a team for the children to achieve their goals.

I am so pleased I chose this preschool for my daughter, she has come on so much since being there. The staff have been excellent if I have had any concerns. My daughter needed some extra help and her teacher and the other teachers were quick to access additional help that was needed. My daughter loves her teachers. Would definitely recommend it to others.

Our youngest son attended Essendene nursery before progressing into the pre-school and it was the perfect preparation and introduction for him. He enjoyed a wide variety of fun activities which were all based around him actually learning. He was very nervous after lockdown at being with lots of people but Essendene nursery really helped with this and he happily attends every day. The staff are very caring and attentive to the children and I would recommend the nursery to all.

Our son (3) joined the school in September 2021 and from the very first introduction, we had a very positive feeling about Essendene. All the staff were extremely supportive as our son worked through the settling-in period and we always had a message soon after we dropped him off, confirming that he was ok. The school really take an interest in the children as individuals and support their moves towards a more independent life. Our son tells us that he misses the teachers at weekends! We have been really impressed with how the older children care for the young ones. It is really benefitting our son, and hopefully the older children too! We can’t think of a better introduction to learning and we are very grateful that we found Essendene Lodge.

I would highly recommend Essendene Lodge School! My youngest daughter just started nursery and she settled in very quickly. The staff are very helpful and accommodating if you have any concerns or queries. My daughter loves Essendene. Currently, she goes only two days a week as we had concerns about her settling but I will now be sending her full time because of her progress and attachment in just a few weeks.