Little Treacle's Nursery Ltd

My daughter is always asking to stay longer when I come to collect her, which I believe says a lot about the staff and the activities that are organised for the children throughout their time there. I am a first time Mum and so it was incredibly daunting and worrisome looking for a nursery for my child to attend as I am sure most parents experience, but the very moment my family were welcomed into the nursery by Sam, we felt like part of the family. They did not make us feel rushed or like we were in the way and all the staff said hello to us and were happy to chat about anything. All of my initial concerns were listened to and taken into account and I cannot thank them enough for that. As a parent with mental health concerns, it made the transition into this part of life so much easier.

I have had the odd issues here and there and they have been treated with respect and open conversations, which is all you could hope for. We work as a team of staff and parents like a big family!

I thought about rewriting this thank-you email, but decided it said everything I wanted to say!

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping to settle our son during his first two weeks. We were understandably a little worried about the change of setting for him, but everyone has been so warm and friendly, which has made all the difference.

In particular, Izzy - who our son holds his hands out to see each morning - this has been incredibly reassuring for us as parents. We've also really appreciated the communication about his day. Above all, we truly feel that all the staff know who our son is, and that sense of care has created a lovely community of people working together to look after our baby.

Thank you again for helping us settle in. What you all do is wonderful.

What really sets Little Treacles apart is the dedication of the team. Nothing is ever too much trouble whether it's supporting individual needs, keeping parents informed, or going the extra mile to make every child feel special. The care they provide goes far beyond what you would expect, and it shows in how settled and happy the children.

Such a lovely nursery, really feels part of the village. My 18 month old has settled amazingly well and after just a few weeks already has a big grin on her face when we arrive. They seem to go to the library on little trips regularly, which my daughter absolutely loves, and I think they use the park often too.

As a first time parent I was perhaps naive before having our daughter in thinking that most nurseries are created equal and they are by and large all the same. However, after looking round several, we found that this is absolutely not the case!

On visiting Little Treacles when our daughter was only a few weeks' old, we found the staff to be extremely knowledgeable, friendly and impressive. You can completely tell that looking after children is a vocation for the team - and not just a job! It was a no brainer to choose Little Treacles as the place to send our daughter. She absolutely loves it there and it was so reassuring to us when we went back to work to know that she was having a great time there and thriving. The updates on the app and the debriefs at the end of each day are so helpful too and we love knowing how much she's wolfed down of the food each day. Overall I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Little Treacles to anyone looking for a nursery setting for their child!

Have been with LT since inception and they've grown from strength to strength. Top care and attention consistently; both our children really enjoy their time there and have developed significantly as a result of the super staff.

Overall, I believe our daughter really loves Little Treacle's, her smile when the door opens in the morning says it all!

My daughter has attended the nursery since we moved to Otford in May. Little Treacles have gone above and beyond to make us feel welcome and bed us into the new village. This started from opening the setting on a Saturday to let us view and meet some of the team and they haven't looked back since. They provide a varied curriculum for our daughter and she is thriving under their stewardship. I would highly recommend the nursery to any parent looking for a setting for their child.

When they're not having fun inside the nursery (the staff provide all kinds of games & activities) they are taking trips to the local library, the allotment nearby, and he's even taken part in his first sportsday! I can't recommend enough, and particularly for people who want a place that feels like an integral part of the community.

Highly recommend!

My son absolutely loves Little Treacles, which was a huge weight off our minds when he first joined at the start of the year. The staff were so welcoming and supportive, we get regular updates and we love hearing about the fun he's had when we pick him up in the afternoon!

Our son settled in well and very quickly at Little Treacles after leaving his previous nursery due to moving house.

We have always found the staff to be easy to speak to, have good handovers on pick up which never feel rushed and he has always come home happy but very tired! As soon as we viewed Little Treacles for the first time, he was off exploring, playing and engaging with Sam and the team and we may as well have not even been there.

The food options are varied, they have dance and sports classes, and also visit the local library and the playing field and park frequently. The ducklings that visit for a couple of weeks every year make a lovely addition and teaches children about gentle hands and valuable life lessons.

I would not hesitate to recommend Little Treacles to any parent or caregiver considering it and we are very sad to be moving on to primary school in September. We've even enrolled our son in after school care there as our son is so content at Little Treacles.

My daughter has attended Little Treacles for nearly a year and loves it. The nursery has grown massively in the short time it has been open which to me, is a sign that the kids and parents love what they're offering. The staff are fantastic, they clearly love what they do and they have a wealth of experience and know the children really well. I particularly like that all the staff spend time with her in some capacity and she knows everyone's names, it really helps when they move up an age group to have a familiar face. They do lots and lots of messy play too which my daughter loves. My daughter is really happy to go there and there are no tears at drop off, the handovers are thorough and they are always really good at communicating any last minute slots that become available. Overall I am very happy with my choice.

My son adores Little Treacle's and my husband and I have noticed such a huge development in his learning and skills since being at the nursery! He loves every member of the team & is genuinely excited to go! We love seeing his observation updates on their app with all the different activities he does each day, and it's a lovely mix of outdoor play, dancing, painting & more! Little treacle's is highly recommended by us, our son is thriving being there & we love the flexibility of days / times for him to attend, the amazing meals he has for lunch, the learning activities & all of the Little Treacle's staff too!

Our daughter has been at Little Treacles for over a year and loves it. She asks to go in on days she isn't booked and is always happy to be dropped off there. The staff really take good care of them and she has developed some wonderful friendships. There is always a good handover and they are fantastic in catering for her special dietary requirements and intolerance. They always make sure they include her and provide alternatives when she can't have the food that is provided for the other children. They take little trips out all the time, have sports visitors in to do sessions with the children and generally provide them with great experiences. The outside space isn't huge but they make the most of it and do use the field and playground which is super close. I will be sending my youngest there too and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Since it reopened under new Management last year, the nursery is very popular locally and overall we're happy with the setting they have created for kids and the care they give them. I have no hesitation in recommending it to other parents thinking of choosing Little Treacle's for their little ones.

We are so thrilled with Little Treacle's Nursery, where our son has been attending. He absolutely adores it, and it's clear why. The staff are exceptional-warm, attentive, and dedicated to keeping parents fully informed. At pickup, they provide a thorough handover, detailing his day, and they're always happy to take calls if we want an update, which offers such peace of mind. Since starting at Little Treacle's, our son's development has progressed remarkably; his learning and confidence have grown by leaps and bounds. He comes home beaming, chatting endlessly about how much he loves the nursery and the staff. We couldn't ask for a better environment for him!

Highly recommended.

We love Little Treacles! Our 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son attend the nursery and they couldn't be happier there. The team are professional, kind, caring and well trained in what they do which is everything that we that we want. We love that our children are constantly learning through play and exposed to many exciting experiences, both in the nursery including sports and dance lessons and further afield including a trip to the theatre and local soft play! The nursery leadership is impeccable, we feel that our children are exceptionally safe and nurtured in the environment and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Little Treacles to anyone!

In summary, we would highly recommend Little Treacles to anyone that is looking for a nursery for their little one.