The Mere Nature Kindergarten

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.

Mere Day Nursery is an excellent nursery.

I love the baby room and the care that the team show to my daughter. She does take a while to warm to new people and new environments. The team understood this and encouraged her and made her feel at home really quickly. To the point now, she runs in and makes herself at home.

The environment is fun and there are so many activities for her to do that encourages her development, while at the same time it is clean and well cared for. The outdoor space is great and I am glad they go outside and have fun doing lots of different activities.

I like the way the nursery does open days to encourage other parents to meet and also runs sessions like the teddy bears picnic, which gives parents the chance to see how well settled their children are.

The food always smells amazing and she makes a real effort to cater for my daughter’s vegetarian diet, with an exciting menu, not just plain food with the meat removed.

We have 2 children at the Mere and they both love it. The staff are caring and genuinely interested in developing and supporting their interests. I struggle to get them to leave when I collect them, which must be a good sign!

Outside nursery hours Mere hold creative events throughout the year where parents are encouraged to attend, this is something we greatly enjoy doing as a family.

The Mere nursery is an outstanding nursery with an excellent staff who are caring and supportive of my son's development. Every week I see him develop physically and intellectually as well as enjoy a growing number of games and activities. I am confident that his time at The Mere has a positive impact!

Lovely setting, lots of space. Staff are flexible and responsive and the management team equally so. Access is difficult presently if you are approaching the nursery from the south, but that is set to change with the new road opening later this month.

Our son has been attending Mere Day Nursery for over 5 months now having moved from a different nursery which closed down. Our biggest regret is that we didn't send him to Mere Day Nursery from day one. He settled really quickly into the Nursery which was thanks in part to help from the very professional staff during the transition. His development has been progressing rapidly since attending as has his social skills. We are often amazed by the new skills he demonstrates when he comes home. He generally goes straight into the action when he is dropped off and occasionally continues to play when we come to pick him up (hopefully this isn't his review of our parenting). He enjoys nursery and as a family, we all enjoy the extra family activities that happen on a regular basis. Very highly recommended.

Great nursery with lovely staff and very flexible. All the staff get to know your child well and are always updating parents on your child's progress. They are very keen to make sure your child settles in well and will arrange stay and play sessions as part of the settling in process. We looked at a few nurseries but we chose Mere Day Nursery as they were the only nursery that actually interacted with our child and the baby room is a nice friendly atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Since our son started at Mere Day Nursery his development has excelled. We are very happy with the care he receives and the new exciting things he gets to try. The staff genuinely care and take the time to learn about the children in order to adapt daily activities to suit their learning. We really enjoy being able to see what our son has been up to on the nursery app. The menu regularly has a good variety of new foods for the children to try. The management are very approachable, open and honest, answering queries as swiftly as possible. Having viewed several nurseries before choosing the Mere Day Nursery we are confident we made the best choice.

The Mere Nursery is excellent. I viewed a number of local nurseries and the mere really stood out. From the moment I walked in, staff were very friendly. My daughter was assigned a key worker who has been excellent. All staff are friendly and show a genuine interest in the children. My daughter gets to participate in a wide variety of activities that are both educational and fun.

The food is excellent and the staff are always willing to accommodate requests. The rooms are one and spacious and the outdoor space is fantastic. The opening hours (7.30-6.00) mean I can get to work on time. The staff are always smiling and interested in my daughter and how she is every morning and after the weekend. The give a really good account of the day and she has developed so much in the past few months.

I have 2 children at the Mere and they both love it. My 1-year-old boy particularly loves the access to the outdoor space which the practitioners use brilliantly to help him develop. The nursery are great at tapping into my children's interests and helping them learn through play. They also do a much better job than me at getting them to eat a huge variety of new foods. When I drop my children off I know they are in safe hands, happy and cared for.

Our son started Mere Nursery at the age of 12 weeks. As one of the youngest babies, the staff at the nursery were fantastic at easing our baby into the nursery environment. They provide us with a daily log of what he has been up to and they have uploaded some pictures showing us what he has been up to on the online tapestry system. Nappies and milk are provided and they offer continued support to ensure that our son is as happy as he can be.

As a working mum, I appreciate the fact that I can email the Nursery Manager at any time with any queries or questions and get a response, quickly and efficiently. The nursery is also very flexible, being able to accommodate our requirements for additional ad-hoc days whenever they can.

We are looking forward to our son being able to utilise the lovely grounds outside.

Thank you.

I can't speak highly enough of the communication either. The use of online journals is a brilliant way to share what the children are doing, and knowing that the staff take the time to read and respond to the things I share makes my input feel valued. The regular parent involvement events that are held in Nursery are a fantastic idea, and always look so lovely.

All of the team are professional, warm, friendly and understanding of my needs as well as my son and it has made being a working mum so much easier. Knowing that my child is safe, cared for and really happy has been a weight off my mind. I cannot recommend this wonderful team enough - Thank you!

I'd like to say a huge thank you to The Mere Nursery team. We have recently relocated from Hong Kong and I was really nervous for my son and concerned with how he would adapt to the change. The team were fantastic, friendly and professional and ensured he had a great summer learning and playing. I can't recommend the nursery enough! Space is wonderful and a great place for children to explore and grow.

My daughter thoroughly enjoys her days at nursery and the variety of activities that are put together. Staff are excellent, being positive, friendly and very responsive. I feel they know my daughter very well and are able to target appropriate activities at her that match her needs and her interests.The menus are varied and manage to get a good balance between the tried and tested and encouraging the children to try new things. The outside play areas are spacious and every opportunity is taken to enjoy them. I would recommend the nursery fully and am grateful to the very hardworking staff for all they do.

I was extremely happy with the care that my son received whilst at this nursery. He enjoyed the activities that were available especially the outdoor space. They kept me informed of his progress at regular intervals.

My son is very happy here. Opens at 0730 which is great. Fantastic outside space and access to local cricket pitch and woods. Food is always changing and good. Staff very friendly and approachable. Overall no complaints. My son has come on a lot since being here.