Friends Forest Nursery - Ash

There are always lots of activities and now the preschool has a chef, the food is fantastic and the chef teaches the children to bake bread and pizza, amongst other things. My daughter says that it's also very good outside for playing "What's The Time, Mr Wolf?", which she highly recommends, and gives it two thumbs up!

We particularly love that the children are taken outdoors all the time, whatever the weather, so important! The children are also given a lot of responsibility to achieve things for themselves, which is really important.

Both my children have attended Friends Forest, so we've been at the nursery for 5 years now. Both my children have been extremely happy here and when we leave in September, I know we will miss the kindness and support of the staff. We've obviously seen many changes over the years, but all the staff the nursery attracts are caring and enthusiastic about the outdoors. We were attracted to the nursery by their Forest School and their focus on life-skills and it is wonderful to collect your child and hear about sitting around the fire and enjoying a hot chocolate.

They spend as much time outside as possible, which is great. The carers make sure that children are wearing clothes suitable for the weather and have embedded a habit of washing their hands. Food is very good. The management is always approachable and ready to discuss any issues or arrangements. Staff are friendly, loving and reliable carers of our children. The nursery is flexible with childcare arrangements which is great. Big car park next to the nursery is also a bonus.

We love this nursery. The improvements that are being made only increase how much to like it. Have signed our second child up too.

My daughter has been attending Friends Forest Nursery for three years now and the staff are exceptional. You will not find a more caring, dedicated group of people. The opportunities provided by Forest School are amazing. My daughter has loved it since day one and I look forward to starting the journey again with my son in 2018.

Friends Forest Nursery is a fantastic place! The children spend a lot of their time outside in the garden and forest. My eldest has come along so quickly there. Her speech and writing are well above her age. My youngest is just settling in so gets plenty of cuddles. The staff are always smiling and seem to love working there. I could not think of a better place to leave my children when I go to work, they absolutely love it there.