Cherubs Longdale

My lg attends snowdrops. We chose Longdale after visiting many private nurseries. On looking around they had the best balance between what felt like a genuine interest in my lg and establishing a relationship with her and a willingness to work closely with us to keep her routines as close to at home as possible. Both were key areas for us. 5 months later our lg still goes in a bit quiet but is always jumping up and down and v.happy when we collect her. They have worked hard to ensure her routine is followed which helps her feel settled. We are quite particular about the food she eats as we avoid processed foods and sugar etc. They have always adapted the menu accordingly and never forgotten/given her something we wouldn't at home. All the staff in the room are great, however must mention the senior in the room is particularly great. She is the key adult my lg talks about at home, great attention for detail for the little things that matter to us and I can always tell if she hasn't been in for some reason.

My family have been cared for by everyone at Longdale nursery since my son, aged one, started in the Buttercup room, in the summer of 2011. After being initially unsure about what childcare would be best for him, I have never since doubted my decision to send him and then my daughter to Longdale. They have provided outstanding care for both my children. I have watched as both children have flourished in their care. They've learnt and developed so much during their time, but what I like about Longdale the most, is that all the staff have loved and cared for them in the way I do. When I'm at work I never worry about whether my children are going to be ok, I know they are. We will continue to see our Longdale friends in school holidays at the holiday club. I cannot recommend this nursery enough for the care of little ones and thank each staff member for all they do for my children.

My daughter loves the nursery and looks forward to going and playing with her friends.

Their outside area is exceptional and my daughter really enjoys playing outside. There are a wide range of activities for them, both inside and out so they are never bored.

My son used to attend this nursery on a regular basis. Although he is at school full time on the odd occasion I have needed last minute childcare for him after he finishes school in the morning. The setting has always catered for my needs and allowed me to bring him in last minute. The staff are brilliant and always happy to help. The management team are friendly and also always happy to help if we have any queries. I would Definitely recommend this setting to people.

My daughter goes to Longdale Nursery 2 mornings per week. She always enjoys nursery and is eager to go. I would definitely recommend Longdale Nursery.

Longdale have been part of our family for 8 years so it's an emotional time for us now that my youngest will be starting school in September. Both my girls have loved going to Longdale, they've always found a key worker to love in each room, love the outdoor space, the extra activities during term ie French and also holiday clubs. I am always proud to tell people that my girls have been at Longdale. We've got lots of happy memories. Thank you so much Longdale for loving our girls as much as we do xxx

Practitioners at Longdale Lane nursery have been fantastic at helping my little boy to settle in to nursery. They are loving and caring as well as being professional. The manager is as equally caring as the key workers; taking time to call and email me to reassure me that my son is happy and settled. Thank you to all staff that have been involved in my son's first month at nursery.

Longdale provide a safe environment for my child. They are always polite and friendly and my child enjoys attending. They have lots of different activities set up each day to encourage learning through play, however it would be nice to see more teaching based activities now my child is older. Longdale provide lots of outdoor based activities which are fantastic, they also do trips out which is lovely. I think policies/procedures have improved greatly over the years and they are always willing to listen to any issues/improvements from parents.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at Longdale over the past six years, who have looked after both of my children from being babies to 3 years of age, when they've had to leave to move on to school nursery. We've been lucky to have got to know many of the team members over the years, they always provide excellent care and attention to the children and the reassurance this gives to a parent is paramount. It's going to be very strange not dropping a child off at Longdale on my way to work (there won't be any more!), we're going to miss you all.

Thank you.

There is no online app where I can see what my child was doing. I know you have Facebook page but I don't have account there so don't know what is happening on that page. When I normally pick my child up there is nothing mentioned, what activities she did apart from eating. In e-bills, no dates been mentioned- which days she normally attends apart from basic payment. No updated dairy dates or other info is sent by email.