Junior King's School Nursery & Pre-Prep - Sturry

The JKS nursery is exceptional. The teachers strike a perfect balance of providing a genuinely caring and loving atmosphere, with a subtle but effective approach to learning. My son comes out every day full of beans and grinning from ear to ear. His confidence, speech, language, interest in books and counting is noticeably improved after only half a year.

Our daughter literally skips into her classroom each day and wants to stay after school playing in the mini forest and playground! She's incredibly happy there and growing in confidence each week (she was quite a shy girl when she arrived). The teachers are relentlessly dedicated and the school culture is one of strong respect between students and teachers, as well as between peers. There is a good mix of warmth but firmness, especially when it comes to good manners and behaviour. The students say a kindness pledge at every assembly and you can see how this ethos works when you watch how happily the students play and work together. Can't fault it!

JKS Nursery provides a safe, happy and relaxed environment for children to learn and develop. By focusing on play based learning I believe that the staff allow 'children to be children', with their uniqueness celebrated alongside a true understanding that all children move at their own pace. I find the nursery staff to be dedicated and caring and I have really seen an improvement in my son's confidence and social skills since starting in September last year. I would highly recommend.

The best nursery in Kent. All the staff look after the kids perfect, they are happy all the time, learn a lot; education high level with a lot of practice outside.

My two children have loved this nursery from their very first days. It is a delightful setting with first class facilities where children have lots of opportunities to learn. They even get taught by specialised teachers from the adjoining prep school. The manager and staff are exemplary and the children love them. Children learn skills for school and excellent behaviour while having fun. The food is also great - especially the puddings! I am so pleased my children have had the opportunity to go here and will be sorry when the youngest leaves.

It appears that our child is happy and playful. The staff is friendly, caring and helpful. The environment is that of balanced nature combining elements of nature, play and learning. Due to Covid 19 we suppose all is not open to see but our child seems to enjoy all including food and wellbeing.

Junior King's School Nursery & Pre-Prep is brilliantly professional, leaving parents with nothing to worry about and returning blissfully happy children at the end of the day. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun yet disciplined and attentive keeping every child focussed and enjoying themselves. Both security and child safety are paramount and the environment is very safe and well laid out. The staff are all delightful and excellent at their jobs. An exceptional nursery in every way.

What a fantastic start for any child! Beautifully located, wonderful facilities including a forest school for the children to enjoy and their very own pet rabbit! The staff are dedicated, caring and considerate. The day is well structured with lots of activities including dance and french.

My daughter used to be very clingy at her old nursery and drop-offs used to be very difficult. All of this stopped within three days at Junior King's School. Now she loves going and the staff and facilities are fantastic. She has progressed so well since moving to Junior King's School.

Fantastic nursery in a beautiful setting. The children are given wonderful opportunities through the vast resources available to develop and learn through play. An excellent foundation for school and we found the transition to reception straightforward as our child was so well prepared.

The dedication and unique approaches that each teacher, teaching assistant and member of administration staff presents, even more so this last year with the introduction of online learning, has been incredible. I must also commend the catering staff for providing menus fit for kings and queens.

I have had a very good experience with the nursery. The staff have been so good especially during Covid. They have adapted very well. I have felt very informed about how my son has been getting on. He loves all the activities like French and Forest School.

This is simply the best start in life you can give to your child. The facilities are fantastic but the staff make it a very very special environment for children.

Extremely happy with the care and educational needs rendered by the the nursery and pre-prep team. My eldest has definitely benefitted from nursery and pre-prep, giving him a great start in Prep school. I can still see the same benefits my daughter is gaining going up from nursery to pre-prep now. Best decision we ever made!

Absolutely excellent nursery, can't recommend it enough. My son is about to complete his second year there and it has been amazing for him. He has flourished there and the team are wonderful.