The Little Den Day Nursery - Basford

Thank you for everything over the last 5 years Little Den Day Nursery Basford !

Our daughter has been at Little Den Basford since she turned 1 and I struggle to put into words how brilliant the staff/environment/everything is! From the very beginning she started reaching her arms out to the staff in the morning and I knew we had made the right decision for her (and us, it's daunting letting your child go to other people after 12 months!). The staff are all so loving and kind and you can really see this with the bonds that all of the children form with them. From the baby bears room right up to the bears room she has been so happy and supported every step of the way. As someone who was very nervous to pick the right nursery for my child I cannot recommend Little Den Basford enough - such a nurturing, homely atmosphere filled with so much love and fun for all of the children. A brilliant nursery!!

The staff go above and beyond, especially the ladies in the bear's room who have supported and been so wonderful with both my daughters. It’s very difficult to find a decent nursery these days but thank you because I have never for one second been worried about them in your supervision. They have loved coming in every single day.

I couldn't recommend The Little Den nursery highly enough. We send both of my boys to the nursery and I wouldn't send them anywhere else. The nursery offers so many different opportunities to learn through fun and inventive activities, it's really fantastic. My youngest has recently started in the baby room and he has been welcomed with open arms and settled brilliantly. I feel so assured that my children are spending time with a lovely group of caring and loving professionals who genuinely do love seeing the children grow and develop. We feel part of the family, which is so important when leaving your children in the care of others. The girls are great at giving advice and are just a message or phone call away. Nothing is ever too much trouble. 10/10 would recommend it to all! The team have my endless thanks and gratitude.

Since starting nursery, my child has progressed hugely in many areas. My child loves coming to The Little Den and has a good relationship with the staff, who have worked alongside her. The activities you post are always themed and relevant to the time of year or what is going on in the world. Communication is also excellent through the parent app. Thanks for your hard work, day in and day out.

My daughter has settled into this nursery so well. She has some additional needs and the staff have all been amazing. Nothing is too much trouble and they all work very hard. An extremely welcoming environment and when milestones are hit, they seem genuinely proud of the children. Thank you for making this next part of my little bear's journey so fabulous.

Our baby girl has attended this nursery since she turned seven months old (currently 14 months) and she absolutely loves it! She has progressed massively in every development area since starting at The Little Den and the team have helped her little personality to shine through as she becomes the ever growing cheeky and clever little girl that we all love. We have developed lovely relationships with the nursery staff, especially those in the baby room who look after our little girl and put our full trust into leaving her in their care whilst we work. They are extremely attentive and ensure to update us as much as possibly throughout the day to ease our minds and to also address any issues that may arise within the nursery such as illnesses. We have already spoken about how much we dread the day that she leaves for school in a few years time as we absolutely adore this nursery and the team!

Such a lovely nursery. All the staff are so kind and caring towards my daughter. She started at Little Den at 11 months old and has developed so well since (now 2 years). She is constantly supported by the staff and challenged by all the fantastic activities that the staff think up. I'm always surprised with the new things she has learned and she only goes two days a week! I cannot recommend Little Den enough or think of any nursery that could rival them.

I have twins in the Little Den Nursery and I love that they love it. They love the staff and have such a good time. The staff keep me informed of everything and I wouldn't trust them to go anywhere else. My son also recently left this nursery to go to school and he still says he misses going there!

Currently, our twin sons attend the Little Den in Basford; our elder daughter was a member of the initial group when the nursery first opened. We have been really pleased with our experience with the team throughout all of the children's time there. It has been a pleasure to see each child progress and develop with the expert assistance of the dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable staff. Regular feedback is provided throughout each day the child attends, and any milestones are immediately reported, as are any concerns. The facilities are excellent and well-maintained and are constantly being upgraded to create an ideal environment for learning. Activities are engaging, well thought out and tailored to each individual. All staff are caring and approachable, so we have never had any cause for worry at any point. Our daughter was sad to leave but really well prepared to start school. We definitely recommend the Little Den.

Our little girl started the Little Den Basford when she was 7 months. She had the best time from day 1 and her overall development came on leaps and bounds since starting. She does lovely activities every day that contribute to all areas of her development and we always receive a detailed report at least once a week. We have a continuous tracking of her activity throughout the day and a general update and photos every day of her group within the Nursery. They have been accommodating when she has felt under the weather and needed dietary changes making sure they do what they can to support her requirements, even if it's just extra cuddles! The staff are caring and take time to learn individual personalities. They are always quick to respond to any messages and do so professionally but in a caring manner.

My grandson attends The Little Den nursery in Basford. It's been wonderful to see him grow in his language and confidence, he's now telling me stories about what they do at the nursery including baking and playing instruments! He loves going to nursery too, which is a good sign.

The Little Den is such an amazing setting - it's home from home. The staff are very dedicated and it shows, my little one has been attending The Little Den since February 2021. My little one has come on in leaps and absolutely loves going to nursery. The girls always go above and beyond for the child and always have fun activities planned. The food is very nutritious and the menu is very varied. We are extremely lucky to have found such a fantastic nursery.

From our first visit to The Little Den, it was so inviting, like a home-from-home. Our little boy has attended the nursery since January 2022. He has developed rapidly in many areas since joining, and to say he loves his time there would be an understatement, as he now shouts hooray when we pull into the carpark! Thank you to all the girls for all you do!

My child has come on so much and has been attending since October 2021.

I can't recommend them highly enough!

The Little Den is such a good nursery, my daughter loves it and I love taking her there. They regularly update you on their parents' app which I love as it keeps me at ease, and no matter what time in the day I walk in to collect my child, I always see each room doing fun, yet educational activities. My daughter gets excited as we get to the nursery and puts her arms out to her key worker when she collects her in the morning. The manager and her staff are doing such a good job I couldn’t be happier with sending my daughter to this nursery.

My child has attended Little Den since Sept 2021 having previously gone to another setting. The difference in her is amazing, they have smaller numbers so more attention, love and care is given. The parents' app is brilliant so I can see throughout the day, how she is doing or contact them via the app if i need to. Only wish is I’d come to Little Den sooner!

My daughter has been going to Little Den Day nursery in Basford since she was 10 months old. As a nervous first time Mum, I wanted to make sure I'd chosen the right place for my baby. The manager gave us a tour and I immediately felt at ease with the environment, it was full of inviting play ideas, lots of natural wooden toys and an amazing outdoor play area that ensures the smaller babies are safe but the older children have space to play together too. My daughter got more comfortable with each taster session and the staff were amazing. Each of their skills are matched to the rooms they are looking after which enables the children to form bonds with them like a little family in themselves. She's now almost two and runs into nursery, she loves it so much. We use an app to see pictures and updates from the nursery which lets me see what my daughter has had to eat etc throughout the day. I really couldn't recommend this nursery enough,. The manager puts her heart and soul into it and it shows!