Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

My daughter has just turned 3 now has been attending this nursery from 1 year old. She has an amazing journey full of fun learning, playing outside and indoors with her friends. She always loves the food served there and she is not a fussy eater. The staff are kind, supportive, knowledgeable and great with the children. Even when staff leave the place, the transition is always smooth and in the best interest of the children. Great location, opening hours and everybody is helpful and kind.

Our daughter is 3.5yrs old and has been at this nursery since she was 9 months. There have been changes of staff, these are always done smoothly with no disruption to the children. We have regular parents evenings and interaction with staff at the drop-off/pick up and the care and consideration they show is second to none.

Our daughter loves going and seeing her friends, both staff and peers. There’s a great indoor and outdoor learning.

It’s lovely to see staff as a team. All are so approachable and helpful with any issues. We’re kept up to date with news, activities and new initiatives the nursery have through the newsletters. The Facebook page shows the level of learning and development of the children and staff and the fabulous team building and training for staff that goes on, it’s really heartwarming to see.

All credit to the manager and her team, and special thanks to the pre-school team. Well done on a job outstandingly done.

I found this nursery at the last moment when I was looking for childcare last year. I have been always satisfied, the staff are incredibly hardworking and nice, I love the opening hours. My daughter has improved her language skills so much since she has been there. I find it a good idea that the nursery is on social media so I always see what activities they have been doing. Overall I am very happy with Sycamore, and would totally recommend it to other parents who are looking for childcare.

Me and my husband would like to say a big thank you to all who work in the nursery and especially we would like to thank the manager who does a great job, we don't know what we would do without her.

Our daughter has been at Sycamore for 3 months now, ever since we moved from Iceland to Bishop's Stortford. It was a big change for her, as she is a shy girl who doesn't trust adults easily but the staff at the nursery has from day one emphasised on building trust and getting to know her characteristics; going the extra mile in our opinion which has led to a big positive change in her.

We particularly like how much the nursery gives priority to being a learning centre with a different theme every week. We also like how the staff encourages the children to get messy and explore different things from nature etc. The creativity is incredible. Furthermore, we really like the active posts on Facebook and would rate the communication from the staff as excellent.

All of the staff is so wonderful and it is apparent that they love what they do. Our daughter looks forward to going to the nursery every day and talks about playing with her friends from the second she wakes up!

My son started this nursery in September. He initially had some difficulties settling but the staff were very supportive, caring and accommodating. My son now thoroughly enjoys going to nursery.

As parents we are always kept up to date with events, activities by email and images on social media of children's learning throughout the day.

Recommended!

I couldn't recommend the school more.

My daughter has been at Sycamore for nearly 3 years, since she was 6 months old, and her little sister will be joining her next year. We particularly like that they really encourage the children to explore and get messy, even if it means she comes home a bit dirty from baking, painting and puddle jumping! It means I don't feel bad about not doing much messy play at home as I know she does lots at nursery.

Our daughter is 4 years old and has attended the nursery she was 9 months old. We are pleased with the care she has received and she is very happy and settled at nursery. Sycamore House has some really wonderful staff who our daughter has formed strong bonds with. Her development has come on brilliantly and we are confident that she will be very ready for school when she goes next September. Management change at the end of last year has been positive and it is clear that management and staff are looking to continuously make improvements.

Communication with parents at handover, through regular email updates, and via the Facebook page is much better, as is the increase in the range of activities and learning opportunities offered to the children. This being a nursery in the centre of town outside space is limited, but they make the best of it. The children go outside every day regardless of weather which is great, my daughter, in particular, loves the mud kitchen!!

All in all, Sycamore House knows where it’s shortcomings are, but is working hard to address these which makes it a welcoming place for children and parents to come.

I first enrolled my son at Sycamore House when he was just nine months old. He is now nearly four and stopped going to Sycamore House as I am getting him ready for school.

Sycamore House is coming on leaps and bounds and if this excellence continues I'm sure there will be a waiting list to get in.

The nursery offers a range of activities including day trips out. These have helped my little boy increase his social skills as well as general development. If you have any concerns with your child's development the staff and management will work with you to help improve and support you and your child.

Overall I would describe the nursery as having a friendly atmosphere and although is already at a good standard they continue to monitor developments and improve.

My daughter has been attending Sycamores part time since she was 18 months old and I have always been very happy with the care she receives. From my first encounter with the nursery right through until now I have been very impressed with how helpful the staff are and the great relationship they have developed with my daughter. I really like the variety of play the offer and the amount of time my daughter is encouraged to play in the outside space which she absolutely loves. I highly recommend Sycamores.

My daughter attends the nursery 3 times a week and I can honestly say since being at Sycamore she has come on leaps and bounds. It's always a lovely feeling in the nursery and all children and staff are really happy. The manager and her staff have really turned a corner since she took over and I can see a huge improvement and look forward to my daughter's future at Sycamore.

Our 18-month-old has been at Sycamore House for 8 months. We cannot be happier with the standard of care he is receiving there. The staff are hugely caring, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We receive daily, weekly and periodic reports about our son's activities and progress. He is invariably reluctant to leave when we pick him up, which is testament, we feel, to the warm, loving environment at Sycamore House. Our little one has food allergies which are treated seriously and responsibly by the staff. The range of activities, even at the baby level, is excellent. I would have no hesitation recommending Sycamore House to parents.

Sycamore House Nursery schedules a great range of learning activities for pre-schoolers that are fun, varied, interactive and educational. The staff are professional, highly engaged and keep valuable records of milestones and photos in the children's folders. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at Sycamore House.

My child has been going to Sycamore House since she was 8 months old, she is now about to start in the pre-school. I am very happy with the nursery and staff. My child is very happy to be dropped off on the days she goes and when I collect is very happily playing.

I have two boys who attend Sycamore House Day Nursery (baby and pre-school room) and they thoroughly enjoy their time there! The staff are very friendly and always greet the boys happily. There is always lots out to play with and their Facebook page shows so much of their fantastic efforts to engage the children and staff.

My 18-month-old daughter has been coming to Sycamore since Jan 2017. She loves every minute she is there and has come on leaps and bounds since she started. The staff are lovely and really care about the children. I get a detailed account of the day and they highlight to me anything they have noticed out of the ordinary for my daughter.

The longer daytime hours work really well with my work, meaning I don't have to worry about rushing off at the end of the day.