Little Downsend School Ashtead

Outstanding in all areas. I cannot thank the team enough for how they have looked after my little boy. It is difficult as a mother having to leave the most important person to you in someone else's care, especially, when they are so young but with the team at LDA it made everything so much easier. Their communication is excellent and it leaves us in no doubt that our child is living his best life during the day! He holds his arms out every morning to the member of staff who comes to the door with a big smile on his face. What more can a mother ask for.

With two children at the nursery we have experienced every level of the nursery and have always been very happy and impressed with the staff, the progress our children are making and their happiness at the nursery.

We absolutely love Little Downsend Ashtead! From the very beginning, the team has made our family feel so welcome and supported. Our children are genuinely happy every day, coming home smiling and full of stories, and excited to go back the next morning.

The staff are caring, attentive and truly invested in each child's development. A lot of effort goes into creating a nurturing, stimulating environment, where we feel completely confident our children are well cared for and are encouraged to grow in confidence and curiosity.

We couldn't ask for a better star to their educational journey! Thank you, Little Downsend!

We've been very impressed with the care, education, activities, facilities and resources available at LDA for our child. Communication with staff has always been great and our child really enjoys his time he spends at nursery with his peers and teachers.

Little Downsend Ashtead continues to surpass my expectations in many ways. The staff are fantastic and supportive of my son's individual needs. There is genuine interest & flexibility in the level of care and attention provided. It is a lovely environment where my Son has coped with all of the transitions & milestones well - support has been felt by all the family which continues to remain important as my son progresses through his education. His social skills and rate of development have accelerated as a result of his attendance at Little Downsend & we are grateful for the competence and care from all of the staff. Would highly recommend this nursery over and over again.

Our son started at Little Downsend when he turned 1 and we could not be happier with the care and support he has there. The staff are so attentive and keep us regularly updated and clearly really care about the development of the children that attend. He settled very quickly, and is so happy when he is dropped off and picked up. We can already see how far he has come and how much he has developed in the short amount of time he has attended. I was worried how he would sleep, would he eat okay, would he be happy not being with mummy and daddy, but safe to say he is thriving and loving it. We've been so impressed and are so pleased we enrolled him!

Our little girl started at Little Downsend at 7 months, as I returned to work. I was very apprehensive about her starting at nursery but from day 1 the teaching staff have been phenomenal and our little girl settled in straight away. They were so kind and patient as she got used to feeding and sleeping in a new environment. 8 months later and she is absolutely thriving. She is so excited when we drop her off and loves all the teachers. We get lots of photo updates and a comprehensive report at the end of each day which also gives us great peace of mind. The baby room is little but the facilities are top of the range, brand new and always feels spotless. The best decision we have ever made for our daughter and we hope to keep her at the school for as long as possible.

My son started when he was 1 and absolutely loves going to nursery, it's clear from drop-off that he has a wonderful relationship with the staff in the room - he is so pleased to see them each morning. I'm updated during the day with photos of what he has been doing via the app. The staff are absolutely amazing, I can't thank them enough for the care and attention they put into the fantastic activities, as well as just sitting down for a cuddle when he needs it. My son also has allergies and I'm confident that these are always kept in mind to make sure he is safe.

Excellent nursery. The staff are great, caring and welcoming. Organised educational activities each day which are communicated to parents very well. The facilities are fantastic, my child loves going here each day.

I get a comprehensive update on his day, and the team have been wonderful at keeping me updated on his activities. I would recommend Little Downsend to anyone, it's wonderful.

The school has a lovely, friendly atmosphere and all the staff seem to know all of the children and really care about them. Our child loves attending and as our child had a less good experience attending a previous nursery we were nervous about how they would be but it has been great.

I’m so pleased with every aspect of our experience at Little Downsend Ashtead to date. My daughter started here when she was around 16 months old, and despite never having separated from me for any length of time, she settled incredibly quickly and has formed really positive and trusting relationships with all of the key adults in the room. The staff are all so kind, experienced and personable. I find it very reassuring to see the same familiar faces every morning when I drop my daughter off, turnover seems to be very low, and everybody across the whole building knows my daughter's name and takes a moment to say hello or make some small talk with her. I receive frequent updates with photos and videos via the online learning journal and it’s lovely to see the stimulating activities my daughter gets to experience as well as see her interact with some of her peers. I would choose this nursery time and time again and am so pleased to have such a fantastic setting so close to home.

We are absolutely thrilled with the care our little one has been receiving at Little Downsend's new nursery. My daughter started there 4 months after her first birthday. She has grown in confidence and happily walks into the premises every morning. Daily music and craft sessions enabled her verbal and manual skills to develop amazingly. The staff is super dedicated and provides regular updates via an app on the activities and achievements. The equipment is superb and I feel reassured that my little one spends her time in a fun and safe environment.

Our son has settled in tremendously at Little Downsend School Ashtead. We are excited on his behalf for what is to come and all the experiences he will have. He walks in happily every morning, and from the updates we get, he loves his time there from the moment he arrives.

My son was quite a quiet little one, usually watching whilst other children engaged in activities. Since being at Little Downsend Ashtead, his confidence is now through the roof. He actively takes part and enjoys every day he has there. I can't thank the staff enough for all they do for him.

Socially active for the parents, also cannot thank them enough.

A wonderful school with a warm atmosphere. Great staff and great teaching. We have always been impressed by the dedication of the staff and attention to detail. Rather than being a school, it is a real community.

A fantastic place for little ones! My child skips out of the door every day looking forward to what the school has planned for him. A warm and kind member of staff greets him every day and he has a smile on his face when he leaves. What more could you ask for.

This is not just an excellent nursery but it feels like a second home. The teaching and pastoral care are both excellent. Both my eldest and youngest children have been very happy at Downsend.

Little Downsend Ashtead is the most amazing little school. My children have enjoyed their time there from day one. The school is filled with fun, adventurous and fabulous teachers. Thank you for making the children so happy.