LEYF - Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School

I am really happy with this nursery, my daughter is learning a lot and I see her more confident around people. The management is very good: they listen to all our suggestions or requests. Unfortunately, the activities are mostly done when I work, but I love the fact that they always include parents.

They give parents many opportunities to connect with their children's activities, from regular parent events to "Friday 5" emails and most recently with the ParentZone app, which records particular instances of development benchmarks (with adorable pictures). The children spend their days with consistent, knowledgeable carers and get a lot of outdoor time, no matter what the weather. Both the inside and outside facilities are continually updated and improved and include garden space where the staff and children grow fruit and vegetables - which are then included in the children's meals. The nursery chef is wonderful, serving healthy, tasty food and demonstrating cooking activities in class. Highly recommended.

Our son has just completed his first year of nursery at Playhouse where he has had a fantastic time. Three days a week felt like a lot to us before he started, but we needed to go back to work and all three of us were welcomed into the nursery family with kind, knowledgeable, reassuring and open arms. There's a great vibe to the staff at the nursery, the children really seem to be at the centre of everything. Regardless of room or age, every member of staff knows every child's name, and very pleasingly I get referred to by name (rather than Dad) and have a really positive relationship with everyone involved in our child's care. He's soon to move up to toddlers from babies and whilst it will be very sad to leave the baby room, where he has been so well cared for, we already know all the staff in the next room and are excited for his next stages of development at Playhouse. Thanks Team.

We love Playhouse. The staff are brilliant and our kids have had a really positive time there doing activities that they wouldn't get to do at home. The food is really good and varied so we feel they eat better than at home. Staff very committed. Pram shed inside the nursery makes pick up and drop off much easier if you have more than one child. Outside space for play off every room in the nursery is a really key feature. Not all New Cross nurseries have this! We were worried about putting our kids into nursery but within the first month, we were converted.

My little boy started part-time at Playhouse at 6 months old, and I have been delighted with the care he received. They have been brilliant in helping with weaning and he often comes home with new tricks he has learnt. He is a confident and happy toddler now and Playhouse has contributed so much to his development and confidence. Even if I didn't have to work I would still send him to Playhouse because he learns so much he enjoys it and it has advanced his social development. Thank you playhouse.

The staff genuinely care for the children and take an interest in their development. Each child is assigned to a keyworker however, all the staff in each room will know your child and how their day was. I noticed there is a low turnover of staff, which is always a good sign. They have a baby room, toddler room, older toddler room and preschool room. They will support you in your routines, from feeding, eating, sleeping to toilet training. They have a longstanding in-house cook, who freshly prepares all the meals, which are healthy, with no sugar and low salt. There are also the little things they do which are lovely, for example, birthday cards for the parents if they know it's that day, events for Mothers, Fathers and Valentine's day, workshops for parents on various topics. Every year they put on a Christmas show in which all the children participate and parents are invited. Overall very happy with this nursery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Thank you so much to all team and management.

My two children very much love the nursery and all people working there. There is a really lovely atmosphere every time. My children are happy to come to the nursery every day knowing they will have a lot of fun and I know they are in good hands.

Our girls aged two and four love coming here. The staff are extremely welcoming and I have never had any hesitation in leaving them in their good hands since they were babies. It really does feel like a happy community at Playhouse.

Playhouse Community Nursery has been a strong support to parents in the community. My son absolutely loves attending nursery where he has made lots of friends and he is learning something new everyday. The foods are healthy, staff are nice and lots of projects around children's development are being carried out. Love this nursery and highly recommend.

My daughter has been attending for over three years and I couldn't be happier with how far she has come in her learning and social skills. Her confidence has skyrocketed, she's learned a lot about respect and kindness to others and I appreciate knowing what she's been up to as the staff are always keen to discuss her day with me. Everyone speaks to us in a personable way and the way they learn who my daughter is and know how to meet her needs from that is reassuring. Plus the management makes sure they can be flexible if I have any problems I need their help with. Couldn't fault our experiences.

I am happy to send my daughter to Playhouse Nursery. She enjoys her time there very much. Appreciated for your work.

Excellent caring setting. Staff genuinely love and care for the kids. A fun environment is fostered but they also help to build a sense of society, communion, integration, rules and guidance into the children's day.

This is my second experience with this nursery- my son left last year- and it is brilliant. Very happy and comfortable leaving my daughter in their hands.

I especially love the newsletter on Fridays highlighting what they've done during the week.

Both our daughters have really enjoyed the nursery. The staff have always been very friendly, patient and playful from which reason our children look forward to joining the groups every morning. Communication has been great, with helpful feedbacks that helped us to focus our children on different matters. Apart from this, most important is the feeling that our kids were just as safe or happy as they would've been within a family.

Wonderful staff, excellent management, plenty of development activities.

I will definitely recommend this nursery to my friends.

Her speech improved considerably since then and she is more confident. The staff is focusing on different activities and subjects for children to better understand the world and surroundings. My daughter has a smile on her face at the end of the day, which is the most important thing.

Amazing nursery. Really lovely ladies working in there, always ready to help and advise. Food is always fresh and nutritious. My little one is learning everything really quick and with fun. Always playing when waiting to pick up. It's really hard to find such an amazing staff as in this nursery in London.

The nursery keeps parents well informed about everything and is very engaging. So I would definitely recommend. I am about to have my second child and they too will go to this nursery.

My daughter has been coming since she was one and seems to really enjoy her time at nursery. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. It’s good to get the weekly newsletter and pictures of what the kids have been up to, and the menu (which always makes me hungry looking at it!)