Pennies Day Nursery - Mark Cross

The communication with updates about both the nursery and about your child daily is also detailed and issued in a timely manner.

My daughter is in the Sunflowers room at Mark Cross. She has been with the nursery since she was ten months and she has simply thrived. The staff are so supportive and I couldn’t fault them. I was a very nervous first-time mother, and they made me feel like my daughter was in completely safe hands and I still feel that way! They get up to such fun/varied activities every day and she has made some great friends. I recommend Pennies to everyone! We will be sad to leave in September when my daughter starts school.

My daughter attended Sunflowers from October 2022 to September 2023, she is now in school and thriving, the nursery and the staff were wonderful in accommodating my daughter after we relocated back to the area. I would definitely recommend it.

My one-year-old daughter started nursery on 01/10/2023 after spending her entire first year with me. She initially took time to adapt struggling with food, sleep, and play, but her key workers at Pennies were extremely kind and reassuring. My daughter received lots of cuddles, focus and attention in those first few weeks and now she is beginning to flourish. She has gone from crying on drop off to bum shuffling off without so much as a backwards glance to play with her friends and all the wonderful toys. She eats well, sleeps well and has lots of fun playing indoors and out. I receive a daily handover and she clearly loves and appreciates her key workers often smiling and giggling at them when I pick her up at the end of the day. I was initially nervous about sending my daughter to nursery 5 days per week 7:30-17:00/18:30. Pennies really does feel like a home away from home. I genuinely believe my daughter is happy at Pennies and I cannot wait to see how she develops over the next year.

My son has been going to nursery since he was 17 months. Hes now 4 years old! He has flourished at Pennies Day Nursery - Mark Cross and become the caring little boy off the back of the nursery. The staff form such a lovely relationship with the children, parents and each other which leaves the atmosphere to feel very much like a family unit. My son has built great relationships across the nursery and hopefully continues to do so in afterschool/breakfast clubs. We are so pleased he went to this nursery as his personal development and learning has been remarkable. There really is no other nursery that we would consider to put our second child in! It really is a no Brainer! Well done to all the staff at Pennies Day Nursery - Mark Cross for all that they do. You guys are truly amazing and should leave every day feeling proud at the legacy you're leaving for the kiddies in preparation for big school and the development they have accomplished. Thank you!

We have struggled to get extra sessions for him because the nursery is so popular and busy but this hasn’t been too much of an issue as he would likely struggle with longer days at the moment.

To all the Pennies staff, thank you

My only criticism is that it is very irritating to pay for bank holidays when the nursery is closed. This is because he attends on a Monday but if he attended on a Wednesday for example, he would get the days that we pay for.

A fantastic nursery both my son's absolutely love! They have both attended from 3 months and their confidence and development is a true credit to the team. The nursery has a positive and friendly aura and all the staff are so helpful and really care about the children's development. The nursery has a wonderful big garden for the children to enjoy with an array of climbing frames and toys. All meals are included, nutritious and I know they are getting everything they need for the day.

Staff are a friendly and approachable and they don’t keep changing! We struggled with this at our previous nursery but they’ve been so constant at Pennies.

We really love the home-from-home environment and outside space. By far an amazing environment for our little chap who loves to learn outside. They go out in all weathers and he loves this.

Pennies is a wonderful nursery. The staff go above and beyond, keep the children well entertained and teach them lots of valuable skills through play. They helped my eldest so he was well prepared to start school. There is a fabulous garden for the children to run around in whatever the weather (they will be dressed appropriately for the weather by staff) and they also provide a nutritious menu.

The hours are good for our work shifts and although out of our way we are happy to do the extra mileage as Pennies are so liked by us and our daughter. It is well run by professional, helpful and caring staff. Thanks Pennies!

The kids absolutely love going to Pennies Kids Club during the school holidays. We know the kids are safe, well and happy there. The weekly day trips are an absolute highlight. The staff are a great bunch. Extremely happy to recommend.

We have now chosen Pennies Mark Cross for our son after a show-around.

The reason why we chose Pennies Mark Cross was because everyone looked very happy to be there from kids to carers and that was lovely to see, and I was getting choked up about how much our son would love it there. I did not have to ask any questions as the staff told me everything while we walked around. Our son really loved his first session, there was a scene when we told him he had to leave Pennies and come home!

The staff on the ground try to provide a lovely environment for my children. It can be hit and miss with some staff better than others, and some sending children home after not eating their tea but also not offering a sandwich as an alternative. The cost is now prohibitive and out of place in our location where the other local school charges far less for their after-school club. The management team have also not dealt with the recent issues very well.

Pennies were fantastic at helping our son settle in. He’s been there for a year now and has made some lovely friends and has a strong bond with some of the staff. They’re a lovely team and always welcome him with a big smile

This is my son's second year at Pennies Day Nursery and he has just excelled in all development stages thanks to the team at Pennies. He loves the home-cooked meals prepared in-house and he has made some really lovely friends. I would recommend Pennies Nursery to anyone looking for a safe, playful and reliable setting for their child.

Really look no further.

Lovely staff - firm, encouraging, fun and friendly. Everything you'd want in a childcare setting. The outdoor space is just fab and the kids are out there in all weather unless they don't want to go out. We've used Pennies for about 3 years and recommend it to everyone that listens.

Pennies Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery, my daughter has been going since she was a year old and her speech and confidence has grown and grown. She’s made friends and has such an amazing relationship with the staff there and her key worker. She’s learns something new every day and is coming on leaps and bounds. They play outside a lot which I think is extremely important for kids. I couldn’t fault Pennies one bit and would happily recommend them to any family.