LEYF - Thames Reach Nursery & Pre-School

I will definitely recommend :) !

I remember when my child first came in to the nursery, she barely speaks, as at the end of the term this has improve with the support of the staff

Hope the staff room is also well setup because the team deserves the best!

Thames Reach Nursery & Pre School have provided exceptional care to my child. Since January my son has developed leaps and bounds. He has blossomed socially, adapted to the care and structure of the nursery and has created bonds that are helping to shape his formative years. We are grateful for the staff who listen to our concerns as parents (if we ever have any) and they act with the same urgency and attentiveness as the parents who just want the best for their children. We are so pleased with the facilities, nourishing meals, teaching plans and day to day care of our son & we look forward to the start of a new term and thankyou for keeping us as parents updated with our children and creating a trusting environment and relationship for both children and parents.

We've been so happy with this nursery from the very beginning. Our daughter has been here since she was a baby and is now in preschool, and it's been wonderful to see her grow and flourish in such a caring and nurturing environment. The staff are lovely, supportive and genuinely care about the children. We couldn't recommend them highly enough!

Such wonderful staff. We have a boy who took a while to settle and they have been so patient and understanding. They really cater to each child's individual needs and are quick to respond to any concerns or worries. Genuinely warm, lovely people and well organised too!

Thank you to the whole team for everything you do!

My son has attended the nursery since he was a baby. The staff have been consistent in their care for all the children, attention to deal, creativity with meals and activities. The senior manager, Alethea and her team have gone above and beyond to ensure families are supported during their transition from one room to the next and then school. The staff are responsive to any issues and performed very well in a recent Ofsted. They are incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. The nursery has become a community hub. There are many opportunities for parents and carers to engage with the university including Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents' Day, Black History Month, Valentine's Day, the nursery's anniversary. The nursery is multicultural and this is celebrated in a range of ways. The children at the nursery have built strong friendships across the different rooms and they are thriving. The outdoor space is wonderful and trips are organised. Thank you for kindness and ongoing support!

Thank you to the incredible team for creating such a safe, nurturing, and loving environment. You haven't just looked after our son-you've helped him grow and flourish. We are truly grateful and would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to every parent.

They are very clean and lovely. Adore the baby room where all the people working there is super caring and lovely every time.

Thames Reach nursery is a very welcoming and homey nursery, from the staff to the reception everyone welcomes you with a smile and they don't make any of your concerns seem too silly. Everything you judge to be important they make it a priority. Ever since my son joined the nursery, he's been developing very well. At the moment that my son joined, he was around 12 months. At that stage, it was a struggle for me to put him to sleep in his cot by himself; all he wanted was to sleep next to mummy. Even if I tried to move him in the middle of the night, he would wake up and cry till I moved him back in my bed. Being a new mum and a single mum, it was quite hard to be consistent with this.

However, 2/3 weeks after joining my son has been able to sleep in his cot during the WHOLE night, once bedtime reaches. NO MORE late night struggles for me. I now sleep WELL and COMFORTABLY in my own bed.

We moved both of our children to this nursery in Jan 2024 when the one they were attending closed suddenly. This is an excellent nursery and our children love it here. The staff are very attentive to the children and it is always a fun support environment. You can tell the children are loved. The environment is always clean and the food menu and snacks are healthy. We are very happy our children attend leyf in thamesmead

My daughter went to this nursery since September 2024 and she really liked it. Very nice and friendly staff and manager and teachers. Delicious food from the chef, the child always ate with pleasure Many many thanks

My daughter moved here from another local nursery, and I couldn't be happier with the decision. LEYF has created an excellent environment and learning centre for nurturing young minds. The staff have been consistently receptive and cooperative. I always feel confident that my daughter is in a safe and happy place. She has enjoyed every day at this nursery. I only wish she could spend more time here. Both the Nursery Manager and her Deputy have brought together an outstanding team to provide exceptional services.

I’m very happy with my overall experience. The staff are friendly and always willing to help. The environment is always clean and my daughter enjoys going to this nursery. This is her happy place.

The best nursery in the Thamesmead/Abbey Wood/Plumstead area by far. We spent a lot of time looking at nurseries for our son (we looked at over 8 in Thamesmead and Abbey Wood) and Thames Reach had the best facilities but most importantly the most attentive and experienced staff. It was also the same price as all the others which really surprised me given how impressive the nursery is. The food is also exceptional. They feed them such a good variety of things and it is always fresh and healthy.

Our son moved from a nursery in another location that he had attended for nearly two years so it was a big move but he has settled in so quickly and now absolutely loves going. So much so that he often doesn’t want to come home! I trust all the staff and have only positive things to say about them all. I really feel like they are preparing him for school and they know each child individually.

Overall I would recommend the nursery to everyone.

A brand new nursery with excellent and up-to-date play and teaching equipment and very responsive staff. The nursery manager communicates well with parents and is open to suggestions. The staff communicate well through an app throughout the day as well as in person at the start and end of each day. My child enjoys spending time in the nursery. We were able to successfully transition our child from part-time to full-time attendance with the full support of the staff.

As with any new nursery openings, there were initially some teething challenges in spring this year which were smoothed out. The fact that this nursery is part of an award-winning London Early Years Foundation network of nurseries gives extra reassurance in terms of quality of care, teaching and HQ policies, quality assurance and support for the nursery team.