The Mere Nature Kindergarten

Flexible nursery that offers term time only, which can be invaluable for some parents. Always willing to help, adding in extra sessions, where needed. Outdoor space on the grass area is fantastic, the playground area would benefit from a re-vamp and tidy up though. Very happy with the care provided.

All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My child's direct carers are very attentive and provide lots of information about activities and development. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Mere to anybody.

We are so thankful that we found this Nursery, and we couldn’t be happier with the level of care and support that our child had received throughout his time there. Our child was born with complex medical needs and so we wanted to find a Nursery that had a ‘family’ feel, and one that wasn’t too large. All of the staff that cared for our child adapted incredibly well to the extra needs and were always on hand to deal with any concerns/queries. I would highly recommend this setting.

We were moving home and had to find somewhere closer for my son to attend, who was with a childminder since he was 9 months old. Looked at some nurseries and did not like them, then found the Mere and decided we would try and see how it went. He loves it, all the teachers are amazing and he is at a level that you would not get in another setting. I recommend the Mere as it is outstanding and my son loves going.

Deciding on where to send your first child to nursery is a massive decision, we looked at a few different nurseries and child minders, however, as soon as we discovered The Mere Nursery, we knew that we'd found something special. From the first show round, we knew it was where we'd be sending our child, not just because of the beautiful environment and setting that it is, but also the extras that came with your child having a place there. The staff are beyond fantastic and work with us very much as part of a team, with regular updates on nursery drop-offs/pickups and through the parents' app too. Our child's key workers are nothing short of amazing and offer real support and reassurance that they have our child's best interest at heart. The food that our child eats is just brilliant with incredible variety, all healthy and freshly prepared on-site. Just a fantastic nursery with truly great staff that always go above and beyond. I would 100% recommend The Mere Nursery to anyone.

The staff do not only look after my son, but they care for him on a personal basis. He is excited to spend the day with all the ladies, and they take care to notice any changes in his personality, even when he is seemingly fine physically, proving that they are not merely doing a job but fulfilling a passion. They encourage him through new activities but respect his pace and don't push him past his limits. We are so lucky to have chosen The Mere Nursery to care for our son during some of the most important years of his life.

The staff are brilliant, really helpful, efficient and supportive. They are great with the kids and have been fantastic with all our foster meetings, appointments and helping with the boys in their development.

Our son started nursery at 4 and a half months old. So it was crucial for us to find a nursery that we were 100% happy. The Mere is a fantastic nursery with high hygiene standards, spacious settings, plenty of outdoor space and a scrumptious menu. They have daily and monthly activities planned, focusing on the development of keys skills following a lot of the Montessori principles where our son learned and thrived a lot through play. They also provide extra-curricular activities such as forest school, rhythm time and sports. Communication with parents is superb. The development of every child is observed closely by their key person and they work with parents to provide the best for each child. We learn about our little one's day every evening while picking him up and separate regular meetings with his key person. Management and staff are incredibly friendly. The Mere is unique for having all these qualities under one roof. We are a part of a big family for almost three years now. We highly recommend it.

Amazing nursery, it’s a home from home. My baby is so happy there and the staff look after him with the utmost care and love.

My daughter has attended The Mere Nursery for over a year and now and we couldn’t be happier. She is always happy to be there and has fun with the staff and other children whatever the weather. The setting is lovely and feels comfortable, relaxed and welcoming. The staff are so friendly and all genuinely seem to care about my daughter's well being.

Without a doubt, the best thing we’ve done for our daughter was to send her here.

Overall a lovely place with a welcoming feel.

Everyone at The Mere is so caring and attentive. They genuinely care for the children and design interesting activities menus and spaces that allow them to grow and explore.

All in all, I highly recommend this nursery.

After returning to the UK from Australia, we were unsure of the nursery process. As soon as I walked into the nursery, I was so amazed at such a lovely setting. I was welcomed by all the staff and knew straight away it was right for my son. My son loved the nursery and all the team in the baby room. I have never met such an attentive group of caring people. I was apprehensive to leave him as a first time mum, however, the care shown to my son was above and beyond and I soon returned to work knowing he was safe and happy. We have recently returned to Australia and cannot find somewhere as good as The Mere. I highly recommend this nursery.

Though I like it that the nursery is open from 7:30am - 6pm.

My daughter LOVES going to The Mere Nursery. She settled in so quickly and I can't think of a time when it's been difficult to leave her there at morning drop off. She's so happy there and I'm comfortable leaving her as I know she is so well looked after. Our daughter's development has been fantastic and she comes home each day having learnt new words. The home cooked food always smells amazing and my daughter's dietary requirements are well catered for. The nursery runs regular stay and play and other events and the nursery staff are all absolute superstars.

We are delighted to have found this nursery. Our 17-month-old has been going here now for a couple of months in the baby room (after being at a different nursery previously), and I only have positive things to say about it! The staff, environment, activities and happiness of the children is second to none. The menu appears to be ever-changing and varied, the children have a variety of things to do and there's always something being organised to help their development or keep them entertained. The staff are really good at keeping you informed of what the little ones have been up to, and the manager of the nursery is always contactable. We are delighted and will be sending our second child here too. I can't recommend it highly enough. Thanks to The Mere!

The staff seem very knowledgeable as they have supported me through weaning and sleep routine.

I feel that my child is safe and secure and is learning new things every day because they plan individually for her.

Would highly recommend.

I am absolutely satisfied sending my child here and I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to anyone considering it.

A personal note of thanks to the manager and the baby room supervisor and her colleagues, extremely welcoming people and they make the worries of leaving our bundle of joy for the day disappear.