Dandelion Education Ltd, Aylsham

I could not recommend Dandelion more highly. I moved my little boy to Dandelion as he was struggling to thrive in a more traditional early years environment, and the change in him has been unbelievable. His confidence in communicating with other children is unrecognizable. I am so proud of how he expresses himself, his feelings, his questions, his opinions. I am so grateful to the staff for the magic that they work. The physical environment is a childhood paradise, and how they adapt their day’s plans to the children’s interests, the bugs they find or the games they are playing is superb.

I'm very happy we chose this school, I feel all the staff love working at Dandelion and that really shows.

My 3-year-old son has been going to Dandelion Education Ltd Day Nursery in Aylsham since September and he absolutely loves it. He runs into the school every time we drop him. It’s helped his confidence in mixing with other children and adults. It’s a beautiful, safe setting in the woods with so much to explore with well thought out themes for each term. The teachers are all so helpful and positive and without doubt love working with the children here. I really like the teaching philosophy here, with the belief that even at 3-years-old children are capable of so much and they really encourage independence, encourage the children to question and reflect and of course just as importantly they have fun together.

My youngest has been at Dandelion Education Ltd Day Nursery for the past eight months following on from his sister who also attended before she started school. Both children thrived whilst at Dandelion. They engage the children by making learning fun and exciting, whilst also teaching them life values. My son can’t wait to tell me all about the adventures he’s had with his friends and the staff during his day.

It really is a great place for children to explore and learn important life skills that might be missed in a traditional nursery.

I cannot speak highly enough of Dandelion Education Ltd Day Nursery, the ethos, staff and incredibly rich, educational environment. Having had a difficult experience of a previous setting I was a little nervous but absolutely needn’t have been. The settling in process is absolutely child-centred and avoids increasing anxieties for children who are struggling with separation. I have already noticed a marked improvement in my daughter's use of language. She tells me she is "excited” to go to “Dandelions” and that speaks volumes. I have seen her in the company of all of the Dandelion adults and she is comfortable and confident will them all who are a happy, caring, kind, enthusiastic and proactive bunch of early years educators.

Our son loves this nursery so much that he wanted to attend from two days a week to four days a week within a couple of weeks! He has so much fun, loves all the grown-ups there, and made friendships that might last his lifetime. Highly recommended!

Dandelion's is so much more than most nurseries. My daughter has been attending since September 2020 and was extremely shy with a speech delay. She has been supported so much in all ways and to help her become a sociable and confident individual. She absolutely loves attending. The staff are absolutely fantastic. The setting is wonderful; they change the stuff they have to play on all the time, so it's always new and exciting. It is simply the most wonderful experience for a child to go there; they get so much out of it and learn and develop in a way that your average nursery cannot compete with.

We are so pleased we chose to send our children to Dandelion!

Dandelion, Aylsham has really improved my child's confidence. I am impressed by the dedication of all the staff and the care they give to the children. The ethos of the place and the way they encourage independence is a breath of fresh air.

My eldest daughter loved her time at Dandelion. She often brings up memories of Dandelion days still, and so naturally, we wanted our youngest daughter to have the full Dandelion experience too, and she too loves it. My husband and I both agree the place is actually kind of magical!

We love the Dandelions way of life from finding name cookies in the morning to cooking brunch on the fire and yoga sessions in the mud. The tool table is a firm favourite, and our little one loved making a car transporter out of conkers and nails! As a mum, I love seeing him run out of the gate to show me his creations, which are often spectacular. The staff have been fantastic in helping him learn new skills and how to risk assess so he can take responsibility for his own learning.

I feel we have given our daughter the very best start to her education. Just waiting for them to open a school now.

Dandelion is such a fantastic environment for my daughter to grow in. The staff have excellent understanding of emotional intelligence and the discussions they have with the children are nurturing and empowering. I am constantly impressed by how my daughter is learning and developing through the activities, experiences and relationships provided by this nursery. A groundbreaking setting with dedicated, passionate and dynamic staff.

Dandelion Education has set the bar for early years care. Their positive, respectful and evidenced approach is unparalleled as far as I can see. The staff are friendly and helpful and willing to work closely with parents to achieve the best outcomes for the children in their care. Not only do they offer term time childcare but look out for additional school holiday play sessions. My daughter loves their fun and relaxed holiday club.

I love coming to drop him off and pick him up each day. It is such a magical place for children to learn, grow and experience the world around them. We are looking forward to many more happy Dandelion days.

My daughter has been attending for over one year now and the amazing change I’ve seen her is just priceless.

Dandelions is by far the best thing you could do for your children. From the moment I learned of their existence, I just had to send my son there and it’s been the best experience for us both for over two years. It’s magical, adventurous, confidence building, friendly, imaginative. You’ll be shocked with what your child learns while experiencing sheer joy in the outdoors environment. My son comes home every week knowing more sign language, more phonics, numbers, he always has an amazing adventure to share with me too. He runs in super excited to see all the staff and the children are perfectly polite, smart, kind children. Thank you Dandelions, for nourishing my boy - mentally, physically and emotionally.

Our little boy started at Dandelion in Marsham just after his second birthday. He has had the happiest year since then, cared for and nurtured by the lovely staff in such a brilliant natural environment. He has always loved going and has really thrived since he started. The activities are stimulating, the children are given freedom and independence within the setting and the whole Dandelion ethos is fantastic. We feel really privileged to have found it!

In the short time my son has attended, I have seen such a positive change in him; he is clearly thriving in this child-led setting. At the end of every day, he is full of enthusiasm and stories of the day he has had, with rosy cheeks and sparkly eyes! I 100% recommend this wonderful place!