The Nest Day Nursery

The Nest is a home from home Nursery. They make a huge effort to think about the latest thinking in child development, wellbeing and nutrition. They go above and beyond, even including my son (now at school) in one of their woodwork classes during his half term. My daughter has always been very happy at the Nest and I strongly recommend them.

They have lots of different activities, recently he loved the atelier work they have been doing developing a piece of art in a way we couldn't at home.

Our little boy has been at The Nest nearly 18 months now and absolutely loves it. With the recent changes to the government funding, we raised some queries with the management team. They were extremely supportive and investigated the possible options to give the families and nursery the best benefit which has made a big difference to our monthly cost. We have watched our little one go from strength to strength. As most children the initial adjustment from being at home with myself to nursery was tough, but he now goes running in with a big smile on his face. He's always excited to see the staff and his friends. The teams focus on independence and each child's personal development is amazing. Our son has learnt so much from them and they are great at communicating how we can best support each new task he's learning at home such as eating with cutlery, putting shoes on/off etc. I would highly recommend The Nest to any parents looking for a great nursery for their little one.

I love that when your child has an interest in something they incorporate this into their day at nursery in some way.

The Nest is a home from home nursery. It's small enough that all the children are treated as individuals. Our daughter has been very happy here over the last couple of years.

Lovely staff, friendly atmosphere and a focus on really caring for each and every child.

We love The Nest for so many reasons, but mainly because it is small enough that all of the staff know and care for the children as individuals. They encouraged their interests and the daily activities are led by the children's play. They also encourage independent, such as setting the table and cleaning up after an activity. The outside spaces, but they use it so well and have plenty of extracurricular outings, activities, word work sessions, hartbeat classes etc. We have been so impressed and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

I'd viewed several local (large) nurseries but each had visible flaws. Although further from our home, I booked in to see The Nest Day Nursery and I quickly knew this would be the right setting for my daughter. The staff I met felt genuinely passionate about their provision and it wasn't a sales pitch like I'd had in some of the larger chain nurseries. Meeting the owner and learning about her approach was another plus point that convinced me to choose this nursery. A home from home with development focussed on child play and creativity. My daughter settled in quickly and absolutely loves attending. The extra-curricular activities she attends are brilliant (Sing & sign, Hartbeeps) and she's learnt/developed so much in such a short space of time. Meals are another bonus, high quality and varied. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this nursery to anyone. If you want small, personal and caring, choose the Nest Day Nursery in Hersham.

We can't rate The Nest highly enough. Our daughter really struggled to adjust to nursery life and all the staff were so patient and nurturing with her - you could tell they really cared, which is such a big reassurance during a time of big change. She particularly struggled with a one nap schedule and sleeping long enough to feel rested, it was a massive worry for us, but we knew she was in the best hands and after a lot of hard work she finally cracked it! The care at The Nest is second-to-none showcased by her the amazing development steps she's made over the last few months We especially like that she has varied and nutritious meals, which she gobbles down, and the extracurricular activities they offer. Seeing our daughter light up every time we arrive and leave The Nest says it all really.

Wonderful nursery. My son has been here since he was 18 months old to reception and it's great. Wonderful attention to the kids, organic food, fun activities! Couldn't recommend highly enough to anyone considering a nursery in the area.

When we first viewed The Nest we knew that it would be a perfect setting for our daughter. It's a very nurturing and secure environment for the little ones and the staff really do care for the babies. They are so kind and considerate. My daughter is so happy, always smiling and laughing with her key worker when I drop her off and pick her up. I was initially worried about her separation anxiety and eating but the staff were so reassuring and brilliant at making her feel settled really quickly and she eats so much more and even better than she did before. It's a very nutritious and varied meal plan. It's great how they have classes across the week including sing and sign and sensory classes as they are the highlight of my daughter's week, she loves it. There is a lot of variety and stimulation for them. I don't feel any apprehension about taking her to nursery each day (4 days a week) because she's so happy and developing really well. Best decision we made as parents!

Staff appear passionate about keeping our daughter safe and cared for. Providing thorough daily updates on pick-up is appreciated and photos and film on the parent app. The meals provided are outstanding, it gives us great comfort to know she is getting all the nutrients required to grow and develop. The homely, small but well-equipped setup is important for us to know she has the focus of staff rather than being forgotten in a large number of other children. The outdoor space is perfect, with just enough objects for extra interest and interaction, having fresh air and a change of scenery we really appreciate as a family and glad to see out daughter enjoying the space with staff.

The Nest is such a wonderful home-from-home nursery, I have twins and they are both very happy there. They love all the food and activities and the staff are incredible. I couldn't ask for a better nursery and care for my children, every day they learn new skills and have just started singing and signing, which I think is such a great addition for children to learn. The staff share updates and photos on their app and there is a great closed special media group that informs you of all different things from nursery updates to activities to do at home to new menus for the month. So happy we chose The Nest.

The Nest is a lovely home from home setting. Our daughter has been attending for two months now and after a wobbly start the staff have helped us approach settling in with shorter days and provided us with plenty of reassurance by sharing photos, videos and phone calls to help keep us informed and at ease with the transition to nursery. Only after two months, we can see how much our little one is learning from being at The Nest and we love that when we pick her up in the afternoon she is giggling and bouncing away having had a fun filled day. The photos we get on social media and the parents' app on Friday make our week and we are, so far, so pleased with our choice.

I couldn’t ask for anything more in a nursery for my son. All staff are excellent and go above and beyond to make the nursery experience the best it can be both for the children and the parents. The environment is warm, caring, safe and fun. The Nest Day Nursery provides a home from home experience (with the added extra provided by all the wonderful activities and creativity) which my son enters happily and with enthusiasm every day. Couldn’t recommend more.

Whether it’s baking scones independently or making helicopters in a woodworking session, you can guarantee that The Nest Day Nursery provides a diverse, nurturing and stimulating learning environment. The staff are passionate and go above and beyond to ensure every little one has the best possible experience.

A lovely nursery in a home-from-home setting. My child is very happy here and she loves going in every day to see the staff and children. She is always learning and is thrilled to tell me what she’s been doing that day, whether it be art, dancing or singing.

The new SENCO is a particular asset, she's great at working with the kids, building relationships as well as keeping the parents up-to-date and informed.

Staff are friendly and nurturing - they care about the children and help them develop in ways which are fun and engaging. Our child comes home happy and understands who to go to for help and support.

Overall, we are delighted with the team at The Nest and look forward to our child enjoying many more happy years there.

Highly recommended.