S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC

Whitby Heath Pre-School is such an amazing nursery! My child has been attending this nursery for around a year now and I'm so glad I chose them. So my child has autism, he struggles with communication, emotions and understanding amongst other things so as a parent I was extremely nervous about putting him into a nursery and worried about if the staff could attend to his needs. But they have been absolutely FANTASTIC with my little one. He has come on leaps and bounds! He grabs his bags in the morning wanting to go to nursery. His two key workers are absolutely amazing with him! My son adores them and this is a big thing for my child as he usually doesn't interact with anyone outside of the household. Their kindness and their patience with him has been out of this world and every new achievement my son reaches I see it in their faces and their smiles how proud they are of him. I'm genuinely so thankful to his key workers and the nursery for the time and effort they put into my child.

My son had the best time at Whitby Heath Pre-school. He was shy and didn't speak English at all. All of the teachers were really patient and caring. He has never come home sad or complained about school. He enjoys school very much, he has built his conflict and language skills at school. He settled really quickly and well. From a parent's perspective, if I had any concerns or questions, all of the teachers are willing to help. At the end of the day, the teachers will patiently tell you what the child did in detail which is reassuring. I was so concerned about my son's social skills, because he is quite shy. The teachers noticed and really help me with that aspect by communicating me with after school or during the day to let me know how he gets on. Highly recommend Whitby Heath Preschool from a child aspect and a parent aspect.

Plenty of outdoor space for the children to play and explore.

He has developed great bonds with all his teachers and often talks of them. The staff are supportive of both myself and my little boy. They encourage you to keep them up to date with important events happening in the little ones' life, i.e. holidays, new members to the family, days out etc. He often mentions carpet time and the books and songs they all do together.

The staff in the pre-school are always welcoming, caring and considerate. Often having to deal with the separation anxiety from my daughter, however, she always comes home with a smile having enjoyed her day thoroughly.

S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool is amazing, staff always go out there way to deliver the best possible care for my daughter, they make the children's day enjoyable with plenty of activities, my daughter always goes in excited and comes out at hometime smiling.

My little one has been painfully quiet but the setting has worked with her at her own pace to bring out her confidence. Her key worker is clearly very child orientated and this compassion has supported us all with the transition, before big school.

My child started this setting in September and settled in straight away. He loves going to preschool every day, He has a happy face going into preschool and coming home. He really enjoys his time here and seems like he has so much fun. This makes me feel happy and settled knowing my child enjoys his time in this setting. One lady is also being a great help with my child and they seem to have a lovely bond! I can also see a difference with his speech and communication since September.

Very helpful staff, who we are able to discuss things with. Various items are scheduled each day for the children and the staff always accommodating when discussing what has been done that day which helps knowing what our granddaughter has been doing that day.

I am so grateful to them for their hard work and support.

Absolutely wonderful preschool, all staff are so informative about our son’s day at preschool, our son has just started his first week and he runs in already! He already knows staff members' names and talks about preschool at home with us! We feel at ease when we drop our son off and know the activities that he does will have a positive reflection on his development.

My little girl has been going to Whitby Heath preschool for a year in April, she absolutely adores going! She loves all the staff and talks fondly about them all. Her keyworker is great, so patient and really knows how to communicate well with our little girl in a way that she understands and has helped her progress massively. All of the staff are kind and welcoming whenever you have a question. The preschool is run very well, organised, clean and the children seem very happy and excited about being there. As a parent, all you want is to feel reassured that your little one is safe and happy in an environment that is clean and full of lovely, caring people. Great preschool.

A welcoming and nurturing environment with friendly and professional staff throughout. An excellent learning facility with varying activities and opportunities to grow and develop. Both of my children have been to this S4YC setting and have loved it.

Amazing preschool, really happy with how my little boy has settled. Staff are all welcoming and approachable. Highly recommend. Preschool provides wide choice of activities that are child-led and based, as well as adult-led and help with school readiness.

Extremely happy with Whitby Heath Preschool, the staff are very warm and friendly and our little girl loves coming here. The facilities are great and lots to do for the children. My little girl has been here since November 2022 and I will be very sad when she moves to primary in September 2024 as this preschool have been incredible.

This early years setting offers a warm and friendly environment, fostering a nurturing atmosphere for young children. The caring staff create a positive environment. My child absolutely loves going to preschool and will often share stories about his time there, which in my eyes speaks volumes. The staff really take into consideration the children’s interests and will implement them into their everyday activities. My child often brings home drawings, paintings and creations which tells me he’s had a fun and educational experience. Couldn’t recommend Whitby Heath enough!

I can't commend the staff enough. Ever since my little boy started nursery, he's been met with nothing but care and kindness. The staff swiftly aided his adjustment, making each day enjoyable and interactive, showing genuine curiosity in the children's interests. They strike a perfect balance of warmth and professionalism. In this short time, my son has grown fond of the staff and truly enjoys his time here. Their approachability and detailed end of day summaries make them truly exceptional.