Seahorse Nursery Southfields is a family-owned nursery based within Linden Lodge School. They opened this nursery in 2020 and have a wonderful team of trained and experienced teachers whose passion it is to care and teach the children in their care!
The beautiful nursery has four outdoor play areas including 2 gardens, a playground and a woodland walk with a fish pond, trampoline and bug hotel as well as 2 warm...
Seahorse Nursery Southfields is a family-owned nursery based within Linden Lodge School. They opened this nursery in 2020 and have a wonderful team of trained and experienced teachers whose passion it is to care and teach the children in their care!
The beautiful nursery has four outdoor play areas including 2 gardens, a playground and a woodland walk with a fish pond, trampoline and bug hotel as well as 2 warm and welcoming classrooms equipped with exciting spaces to explore! In the 2-4 year old room, they have an exciting role-play corner where you can be transported into a new world, from a police station to a restaurant in London!
A construction area, Montessori play opportunities, awe and wonder area filled with natural resources, and access to specifically planned activities based on the prime and specific areas of the EYFS such as maths, Literacy, and expressive arts and design. In the 0-2-year-old room they have a home corner area that helps to spark curiosity and an understanding of the world around them from a young age, a black and white corner for younger babies, active story areas with puppets, a variety of sensory experiences such as water and sand play, and much more!
With a focus on learning through play, the team at Seahorse Nursery endeavours to provide endless opportunities for children to play, learn and explore, enhancing their socialisation and communication skills, promoting their independence and confidence and developing all those key skills during their early years.
They offer a range of extracurricular classes such as Tennis and French Lessons, Forest School, language group sessions and music classes. They have weekly visits to the Library for a special story session with the librarian, and the Starfish classroom has access to Whizzy Wonders, who come in for a fun sensory session.
There is limited parking around Seahorse Nursery Southfields. Please check signs on the road regarding parking restrictions and when they are in place.
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Seahorse Nursery - Southfields has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Seahorse Nursery - Southfields has 37 reviews.
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Review from E L (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Seahorse Nursery has been exceptional in their commitment to childcare.
My daughter suffers from severe multiple food allergies and she had a difficult time settling. As a result, she developed selective mutism and anxiety around eating. A particular male teacher worked closely with her...
Seahorse Nursery has been exceptional in their commitment to childcare. My daughter suffers from severe multiple food allergies and she had a difficult time settling. As a result, she developed selective mutism and anxiety around eating. A particular male teacher worked closely with her reassuring her with warmth, love, and patience. Members of staff encouraged her to communicate using basic language, gestures, cards, stickers, books, and one-on-one time. The extracurricular classes she has access to, language classes, and visits to the library helped increase her confidence. Managerial staff were flexible and allowed me to sit in with her during tea and made home visits, which helped her feel safe. Due to their exceptional dedication to childcare, my daughter has overcome her anxiety and is now able to communicate, eat, and drink and she is thriving at Seahorse.
Members of staff went above and beyond their duty of care. I highly recommend Seahorse Nursery.
↩Reply from Emilia Austin, Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your kind words. The team has built such a strong bond with her now and we each have a small party inside when she talks...still! We are very proud of her
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Our daughter started at Seahorse a few months ago and we've been so impressed at how welcoming and inclusive everyone has been. She has built a lovely relationship with her key person, which has really helped her grow into a confident little girl. Every morning she runs into the nursery, says hello...
Our daughter started at Seahorse a few months ago and we've been so impressed at how welcoming and inclusive everyone has been. She has built a lovely relationship with her key person, which has really helped her grow into a confident little girl. Every morning she runs into the nursery, says hello and gives the staff in her room a cuddle before she settles in for breakfast. The daily activities are great, we love seeing and hearing what she's been up to - from making music and baking bread to messy play, and trips to the library. It's no surprise to us that she's coming home with new words every day.
↩Reply from Emilia Austin, Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It means so much to the team when they know their caring nature has put a smile on not only the child's face but their parents.
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website•
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We recently joined Seahorse Nursery in Southfields and have been very pleased with our experience. Our daughter has settled in wonderfully, thanks to the team's efforts in making the transition smooth and seamless. It's clear how much genuine care and passion they have for the children, which has...
We recently joined Seahorse Nursery in Southfields and have been very pleased with our experience. Our daughter has settled in wonderfully, thanks to the team's efforts in making the transition smooth and seamless. It's clear how much genuine care and passion they have for the children, which has given us great peace of mind and made returning to work much easier. The curriculum is well thought-out, and we really appreciate their personalised approach. Our daughter always ends her day with a big smile, which speaks volumes for us!
↩Reply from Emilia Austin, Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It is so warming to the teachers when they are able to support you with returning to work!
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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website•
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I have been so impressed by both the professionalism and the level of kindness which is shown at Seahorse (Southfields). The staff create a bright and happy environment for my son and gives me reassurance through regular feedback and communication.
Keep being excellent, Seahorse Team! Would...
I have been so impressed by both the professionalism and the level of kindness which is shown at Seahorse (Southfields). The staff create a bright and happy environment for my son and gives me reassurance through regular feedback and communication.
Keep being excellent, Seahorse Team! Would thoroughly recommend it!
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Review from R J (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Our daughter absolutely loves her nursery school, she doesn't want to leave when we fetch her! The staff are amazing, supportive, nurturing and have been incredibly inclusive towards children with special needs.
Our daughter absolutely loves her nursery school, she doesn't want to leave when we fetch her! The staff are amazing, supportive, nurturing and have been incredibly inclusive towards children with special needs.
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Review from D V (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Website•
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We moved our daughter from a different setting to Seahorse and we have been amazed by the difference. Her interpersonal skills have developed beautifully and she is enjoying becoming more independent. Her keyworker is a superstar and always has time to fill us in about her day - something we hadn't...
We moved our daughter from a different setting to Seahorse and we have been amazed by the difference. Her interpersonal skills have developed beautifully and she is enjoying becoming more independent. Her keyworker is a superstar and always has time to fill us in about her day - something we hadn't experienced before. We know our little one is safe and well supported in this setting, and we have highly recommended it to parent friends of ours!
↩Reply from Emilia Austin, Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It means so much to me and the team to know that you are happy and feel at ease following your previous experience with another setting. Her key worker will be so pleased to hear your review!
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Review from Luz E (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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I enjoyed the Mother's Day play, but it was a little tight in the room (small chairs).
I think it would have been better if we were all standing up around the room by the walls. In general, I am happy with the nursery, activities and learning experience my son is having every day.
I enjoyed the Mother's Day play, but it was a little tight in the room (small chairs).
I think it would have been better if we were all standing up around the room by the walls. In general, I am happy with the nursery, activities and learning experience my son is having every day.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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The nursery is fantastic. I feel safe with my child being there, and my child seems to love all of the staff. They handled the settling-in process well and made me feel confident, and my child is thriving at the nursery.
The nursery is fantastic. I feel safe with my child being there, and my child seems to love all of the staff. They handled the settling-in process well and made me feel confident, and my child is thriving at the nursery.
↩Reply from Emilia Austin, Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad to know you feel settled in at our nursery and know how much he is cared for here!
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Review from Chris B (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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The staff have been absolutely fantastic in nurturing my child at Seahorse. They were so kind and warm and undoubtedly the best part of this nursery.
Daily communications are sent to the parents by email and the app with photos. We really enjoyed getting the daily feedback over the years and...
The staff have been absolutely fantastic in nurturing my child at Seahorse. They were so kind and warm and undoubtedly the best part of this nursery. Daily communications are sent to the parents by email and the app with photos. We really enjoyed getting the daily feedback over the years and seeing how my child has progressed in his numerical and literacy skills. The opportunity to speak to staff members is always there, and quick response to emails too. We couldn’t thank you enough for providing a high level of care during my child's early years and making his social and educational experience within the school setting so fun! We would always (and have been) recommend Seahorse Nursery to any parents in the area.
Thank you team Seahorse!
↩Reply from Emilia Austin, Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much, Chris, for your lovely review. We pride ourselves in providing the best care and education to the children in our care. We are so pleased you had a great experience with the seahorse family and with our beloved teachers!
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Review from A F (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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The nursery staff were nurturing and attentive to our child and really helped them progress onto phonics and other skills which were useful in starting reception this year. In addition, they helped prepare the children mentally to move on to 'big school'. They really foster the older children...
The nursery staff were nurturing and attentive to our child and really helped them progress onto phonics and other skills which were useful in starting reception this year. In addition, they helped prepare the children mentally to move on to 'big school'. They really foster the older children taking care of the younger children and a sharing environment. Lots of outside play, forest school and activities too.
↩Reply from Emilia Austin, Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We pride ourselves in providing the best care and education to the children in our care, as well as preparing them for the big move to school! We are so pleased you had a great experience with the Seahorse family.
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Review from Jaime D (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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As parents, we could not have been happier with Seahorse as an extension of our family looking after our son from the age of 1 to 3 years old. The staff are loving and attentive. All staff are extremely approachable and listen to the opinions of the parents.
They offer an extensive wide range of...
As parents, we could not have been happier with Seahorse as an extension of our family looking after our son from the age of 1 to 3 years old. The staff are loving and attentive. All staff are extremely approachable and listen to the opinions of the parents. They offer an extensive wide range of activities and instil a sense of learning through play.
I can highly recommend Seahorse!
↩Reply from Emilia Austin, Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much Jaime for your wonderful review. We pride ourselves in providing the best care and education to the children in our care and are so pleased you had a great experience with the Seahorse family.
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Review from Serena N (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021 Submitted via Website•
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We were extremely happy with the care the nursery gave our eldest daughter and continues to give our youngest daughter. The staff are excellent and provide a loving, fun, and educational environment for the children. My daughters really enjoyed their time at nursery. I had total confidence that the...
We were extremely happy with the care the nursery gave our eldest daughter and continues to give our youngest daughter. The staff are excellent and provide a loving, fun, and educational environment for the children. My daughters really enjoyed their time at nursery. I had total confidence that the staff were providing a high level of care for my daughters. They became like an extension of our family – we are very fond of them. My eldest daughter has recently started school and I feel her experience at nursery has prepared her really well both educationally and socially. I would highly recommend Seahorse Nursery
↩Reply from Gemma Laight, Marketing Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your lovely review - I will be sure to share this with the team! We are so happy you and your family are a part of our Seahorse family, we wish you all the very best with your eldest's move to big school!
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Review from Rossen T (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2021 Submitted via Website•
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My son has been attending the nursery since he was 12-months-old, and he is now leaving to start school. In our eyes, this is still the best nursery in the area. The level of engagement of the teachers, the variety of the activities that the children have been exposed to and the communication with...
My son has been attending the nursery since he was 12-months-old, and he is now leaving to start school. In our eyes, this is still the best nursery in the area. The level of engagement of the teachers, the variety of the activities that the children have been exposed to and the communication with the parents have been excellent. I would definitely recommend this nursery to any parents living in the area!
↩Reply from Gemma Laight, Marketing Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your lovely review - I will be sure to share this with the team! We are so happy you and your family have been a part of our Seahorse family, and we wish you all the best for your son's move to big school!
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Review from Hannah T (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has been at Seahorse Nursery since she was 12-months-old and is now leaving to start school. We couldn't have been happier with our choice of nursery. What I think really sets them apart are the fabulous staff who are, without exception, engaged and engaging in all aspects of the...
My daughter has been at Seahorse Nursery since she was 12-months-old and is now leaving to start school. We couldn't have been happier with our choice of nursery. What I think really sets them apart are the fabulous staff who are, without exception, engaged and engaging in all aspects of the children's care and development.
↩Reply from Gemma Laight, Marketing Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your lovely review - I will be sure to share this with the team! We are so happy you and your family have been a part of our Seahorse family, and we wish you all the best for the move to big school!
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Review from Jennifer D (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020 Submitted via Website•
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My son attended Seahorse Nursery from 14 months of age until he was 3.5 years old when we then moved house and left London. From the beginning, the nursery staff were very welcoming to both our son and us as a family. He was nurtured and cared for with much compassion. The nursery provides great...
My son attended Seahorse Nursery from 14 months of age until he was 3.5 years old when we then moved house and left London. From the beginning, the nursery staff were very welcoming to both our son and us as a family. He was nurtured and cared for with much compassion. The nursery provides great daily feedback including photographs, which we loved to receive. My son loved all the daily activities, which were very diverse, and the outdoor play was always a big favourite of his! Staff were really attentive and responsive. A wonderful team and nursery.
↩Reply from Gemma Laight, Marketing Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your lovely review - I will be sure to share this with the team! We are so happy you and your family were part of our Seahorse family, and we hope you are continuing to do well.
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Review from Annisa J (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Finding an excellent and first nursery for your child is very important, and we were super happy when the nursery finally had a place available for our son, as we had been on their waiting list for a few months. The carers are very friendly and always ensure our son feels comfortable during his...
Finding an excellent and first nursery for your child is very important, and we were super happy when the nursery finally had a place available for our son, as we had been on their waiting list for a few months. The carers are very friendly and always ensure our son feels comfortable during his settling in sessions and his time at the nursery.
The daily reports are very good and are sent via emails at the end of each day, and we really love looking at the photos and the descriptions of their daily activities. Our son’s personal, social and emotional development has significantly improved since joining the nursery and we cannot thank the staff/carers enough for supporting his development.
↩Reply from Gemma Laight, Marketing Manager at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you so much for your lovely review - I will be sure to share this with the team! We are so happy you and your family are part of our Seahorse Community.
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Review from Susy O (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Excellent nursery, a very familiar and nurturing environment, staff absolutely fantastic, always willing to go an extra mile. Our child has been there for over a year now and we cannot be more pleased. What's more, our son is so happy to go there and walks in every day with a smile on his face....
Excellent nursery, a very familiar and nurturing environment, staff absolutely fantastic, always willing to go an extra mile. Our child has been there for over a year now and we cannot be more pleased. What's more, our son is so happy to go there and walks in every day with a smile on his face. Totally recommend!
↩Reply from Fiorella Cancedda, HR at Seahorse Nursery - Southfields
Thank you for your lovely feedback which we'll be sure to share with the team. We are really delighted your family is part of the Seahorse community.
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Harriet WolfeJob Title PrincipalJoined 2012
Hi - I'm the Principal of Seahorse Nursery. I’m the person who is responsible for making sure all our children are learning, happy and safe while in...
Hi - I'm the Principal of Seahorse Nursery. I’m the person who is responsible for making sure all our children are learning, happy and safe while in our care. I grew up in Southfields living above the original term time setting and have been teaching in Early Years since 2012. Before moving into Early Years full time I worked for the Home Office in London and the European Parliament in Brussels. I studied at Kingston University for my Early Years Teacher Qualification and more recently studied at the Said Business School at Oxford University through a Goldman Sachs small business programme. I live locally in Southfields and have two children. My main responsibilities are teaching and learning, day-to-day operations, recruitment and safeguarding. I look forward to welcoming you to Seahorse!
Carly WrayJob Title Area ManagerJoined 2017
Carly has been the Area Manager of Seahorse Nursery since joining the team in 2017, after gaining years of experience and training since starting her...
Carly has been the Area Manager of Seahorse Nursery since joining the team in 2017, after gaining years of experience and training since starting her career in the early years of 2011. She received her degree in BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education from the University of Roehampton and continues to take part in training every year on a range of different topics and is especially knowledgeable in Safeguarding, SEN and Health and Safety Practice.
Carly is involved in all aspects of nursery life, and although she is primarily office-based, you can also find her in the classroom, helping with meal times, and getting involved in a wide variety of activities and parent events.
Emilia AustinJob Title ManagerJoined 2022
Hello and welcome to our website for our beautiful nursery in Southfields! Feel free to take a look around and contact me if you'd like to schedule a...
Hello and welcome to our website for our beautiful nursery in Southfields! Feel free to take a look around and contact me if you'd like to schedule a tour. I'm excited to meet you!
I joined Seahorse Nursery in 2022 as a deputy manager and later transitioned to Manager. My journey in childcare began in 2015 as an apprentice studying for my level 2 and 3 qualifications. Drawing from my 10 years of experience in childcare, I ensure that my team of dedicated and passionate teachers delivers high-quality teaching and care to the children in our setting. I serve as the Designated Safeguarding Officer and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). I am committed to supporting parents from diverse backgrounds and helping them transition into joining the nursery. Whether it's returning to work after maternity leave, moving to the UK from another country, or enrolling your child in a nursery for social opportunities, I am here to support you. The children are at the heart of every decision I make, and I ensure that the children are at the utmost priority. I work in partnership with our ethos, 'Learning about the world through play' and help to inspire my team to embed this into their teaching daily!
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