St John's Nursery - Redstone Lodge

I have only positive things to say about St John's. My daughter started age 2 and is now starting school in September. St John's have made her early years fantastic. She has loved every moment, and is a happy, confident and social little girl that is well prepared for school. Would 100% recommend.

We are so happy with St Johns Nursery my son was there from the age of 2 to 5 and thrived, because of them he was ready to start school a very confident little boy. My daughter is in her first term there and I'm sure she will do just as well.

My daughter has been at St John's for over a year now and we've never looked back. From the start we have felt like every single member of staff has been so welcoming and understanding of my daughter's needs. It has just been the 6 weeks holidays and my daughter woke up every morning asking to go to school, and talks about all the girls at St John's every day at home. Lauren and Daniella have an extra special place in her heart and they have been so amazing throughout her time there. During our time here we found out my daughter was deaf, and they have done everything possible to accommodate her and she's now flourishing. I truly believe they have every child's best interest at heart, I always hear them from outside when I'm picking my daughter up speak so nicely and kind to the children. My little girl has the best manners (compared to my older daughter) and I'm sure that's half down to the girls at St John's! I can't thank you all enough!

My son has been attending since September 2023 and right from the start we've both been welcomed into the family with open arms. All the staff bend over backwards to help and support every day which has enabled my son to grow and become ready for his next adventure into primary school. St John's is an amazing place and would highly recommend it to others.

This nursery is amazing they are helping my son so much and are brilliant with him he has come along so much since starting here and it is due to how much support they give him I am so grateful for everything they do.

We wish that St John's Nursery thrives and continues to provide tomorrow's children with the same learning skills that they gave to our son.

St John's is a great nursery. My little one loves going to the nursery. Because is not a massive nursery, the kids have the opportunity to play with all kids, the teachers are amazing and so loving towards the kids. I recommend and I'm sure my little one is gonna miss it when they go to school.

The staff at the nursery all makes sure we parents are always kept up to date with the day to day activities of my child and the progression he makes. All in all, I'm glad with the choice of nursery for my child and I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone opting for a preschool for their child.

Our little girl has been attending St John’s Nursery since she was 2 and we are so happy we chose this nursery for her. The staff are simply amazing, they genuinely care about all of the children and my daughter adores them. There are always new and exciting activities every day for the children, including small world play, messy play, water play, role play to name just a few! The garden is great, with so many different sections for the children to explore and they often go on nature trails in the surrounding area. We will be sending our younger daughter there when she turns two. Cannot rate this nursery highly enough!

Such a fantastic nursery and the staff are all absolutely amazing, kind and caring individuals who definitely make the nursery so special from any other! The staff, from day one, have been incredibly welcoming and supportive! My daughter has been with St John’s Nursery - Redstone Lodge since June 23, and in the short amount of time of her joining, so far, she is absolutely thriving; there is so much encouragement and support from the staff to try new and different things. My daughter's confidence is shining through more and more, day by day, and it is honestly so heartwarming to see what an incredible job the staff are doing! My daughter adores all the staff, ‘her teachers’ and the children; she gets so excited to go in every single time. I could not fault this nursery or the staff in any way; it is truly amazing what they are doing there! My daughter is now a full-time toilet user, which I felt wasn’t going to happen for a while, and it’s all a big thank you to the staff!

As parents, we receive daily updates, and we think St John’s is a fantastic nursery and the perfect segway to school.

Thoroughly recommend St John’s.

I have three children, all of which, have come through St John's Nursery, my youngest currently attending. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the communication from staff to parent is amazing. My youngest has found it hard to transition into the nursery, and the staff have gone above and beyond to accommodate and meet his needs, putting things into place and really getting to know his likes and interests. It is clear that St John's staff are all passionate about the children in their care, and this shows by the progress my child has made. Great outdoor space and loads of varied and exciting activities for the children to enjoy.

I really cannot praise them more highly!

I cannot fault this nursery in the slightest. My daughter absolutely loves going here and adores all of her teachers. Parents are always kept in the loop of anything going on, and any issues are always dealt with swiftly and efficiently. Each and every one of the members of staff is lovely, always welcome the children with the biggest smiles and never has my daughter not wanted to go in! I will be so sad for her to leave this term to start Reception but feel happy in knowing that in the last two years she’s spent at the nursery, she’s built some amazing bonds and friendships and has had the most amazing start to “school” life!

St John's Nursery Redstone Lodge is an absolutely amazing place, with wonderful, creative staff who are always happy to do and go the extra mile to accommodate the needs of children and parents. Through fun and laughter, they teach children useful skills and build confidence and self-esteem. Our daughter enjoyed every minute spent at the nursery, and I know that she'll miss everyone there enormously. Massive thank you to the incredible team at the nursery for all their efforts and commitment and for making every day an unforgettable adventure.

Both my children have attended this nursery. I have nothing but praise for the staff who work there. They are all such warm, caring, lovely and experienced people, which makes me feel reassured that they're in good hands. My little boy struggled when he started, and in the first few weeks, I'd call shortly after drop off to check he was ok; they were always so understanding and never made me feel like I was a burden, which was appreciated. Plus, he comes home filthy most days, so I'd say that's a sign that he's having lots of fun!

Following the lockdown, we were concerned about how our 2-year-old son would get on at nursery. Well, we chose the perfect nursery for him to overcome any of those worries. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time at St John's Nursery, and his family have commented that his confidence has already grown after just a few sessions. The team are so thoughtful and kind; they set up a farm scene on a tuff tray because they knew my son loved farm animals. They made playdough with him using pig cutters because he is a big fan. Little touches like this really reassure us as parents that he is in the best hands possible. Our key person is like a 3rd parent - we trust her implicitly and know she has our son's welfare and development as her priority. Cannot fault St John's Nursery - will be sad when he heads off to school.

My daughter currently attends the nursery and having worked in one myself I know how hard it is. However, the nursery is extremely well run, the staff are supportive and my daughter who was very clingy and sad at first, has shone through so much. She loves going, she loves the staff and runs off to enjoy her day. Interesting activities, children are outside as much as possible in a fantastic garden, the children are allowed to be children and play in a natural and stimulating environment. I genuinely feel the staff care and my daughter has a great relationship with them all and they all know her well. Even given the current situation with Covid, they have stepped up to ensure that changes have been made to allow children and parents to feel safe whilst still continuing to maintain a fun learning environment for the children.

Both of my children have been to St John's and I can't recommend it highly enough. The staff are caring and engaging, the facilities and outdoor space are brilliant and my children always look forward to going in. It's great value for money and they have even started doing a holiday club so the children can enjoy going in during the holidays too!