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50 Mill Lane, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 8NE
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23 January 2026
My son has been at Choo Choos for a couple of years now. Starting out in the Baby room and now in the toddler room. He has settled in nicely and loves coming to nursery. The staff all treat the children with so much care and attention helping them to thrive. My Son has learnt so much since being at
nursery.
My second son has recently started at Choo choos and he is settling in well. He is happy to go in and play with the staff. He always comes home happy and well fed. There are always activities set out ready for him to interact with.
The nursery has a really family friendly feel and I love that the nursery invite parents in for stay and plays to see what the children are up to and enables you to play with them in that environment.
Massive thank you to all the staff who make this all possible!!
16 January 2026
Our son started at Choochoos 9 months ago and he has absolutely loved it. The staff are so kind, caring and reassuring. They are always wanting to create the best environment for the children and give them the best care they can. He's always so happy to be there and loves playing with all the
different toys and especially in the outdoor areas.
As a teacher, I appreciate all the thought that goes into the activities that the children do each day, each day is different and they focus on different skills.
I'm very glad I chose Choochoos nursery for my son and would definitely recommend it!
16 January 2026
I would like to say a massive thank you to Chloe Evens baby room leader for looking after my son Roman while his been doing his settles. I gave full confidence that Roman is going to love Choochoos. I would definitely been recommending this nursery.
16 January 2026
Choochoos is an amazing nursery where you really feel cared for.
The daily activities for the children are so fun and my child always comes home so happy and chatty. Her development is speeding ahead and she feels so happy and comfortable here. As an over-anxious mum I really couldn't wish for
better for my child.
16 January 2026
My daughter has just finished her time in the baby room and she thoroughly enjoys being at nursery. She started at 9 months old and the team were so welcoming and she went in every morning with a smile. The team regularly posts on the app so you know how they're getting on, from what they had for
lunch to photos and six week reviews. Thank you to all those in the baby room who made my daughter feel so happy and comfortable.
23 April 2025
We cannot fault the care and attention that our 4 year old and 15 month old receive at Choochoos.
From the reassuring settling process (for both the children and us!) to the regular updates on the boys' progress through app notifications, a daily summary of their day and occasional parents
evenings, the communication has always made us feel confident that they are happy, nurtured and safe.
There is real attention to detail paid to our children's individual needs. For example, without any prompting from us, they worked really hard on encouraging our 4 year old to eat more vegetables. And when it worked they made him feel really proud of his achievement!
The baby room staff are incredible. We also appreciate the fact that they will try their very best to accommodate any routines/wake windows that we are following at home to help us maintain consistency with sleep etc.
Parking can be less than ideal at times, but don't let that put you off this caring, home away from home setting.
13 March 2025
Our daughter was with Choochoo's for 10 months in the baby room but due to a home move we had to move nurseries.
We are going to dearly miss one staff member in particular and the other ladies in the baby room (and manager!)
Our daughter was given great care & attention, her development blossomed
each time she visited. The daily updates on the app were welcome to us as nervous new parents. One staff member in particular had a keen eye for new changes in behaviour and was a consistent, brilliant influence. Everyone did a great job in getting to know our baby. Management was also flexible with us when we had varying needs & requests! They are truly exceptional. We wish the staff at Choochoos Canterbury all the best!!
13 March 2025
My son has been attending Choochoos for 6 months and his progression with words, songs, confidence and motor skills is phenomenal.
My son's key person is very interactive with not only him but communicates widely with myself. Initiative is used without parents input which enhances the trust I put
into the team as a whole.
Great updates via their parent app, and when I pick up my son, I get another update to finish the day off!
Amazing, and highly recommend
25 July 2024
Choochoos is a lovely nursery, my son always talks about what he has done and has a fantastic relationship with his key person. The manager is lovely and is always welcoming. The nursery provides lots of activities my son enjoys little kicks and Rugby tots. The staff are lovely, work hard, and are
passionate about their job and it shows.
03 July 2024
My daughter started with Choo Choos in September 2023 after moving to the area. She previously went to a pre-school which had much shorter hours due to my job change as well as our move the days she does now are a lot longer however it's only for two days. She did struggle to settle in at first (not
into the nursery, she loved all of the nursery staff and she makes friends easily) however I left her she had trouble with (Saying she didn't want to go, crying, upset), that has probably only changed in the last two months however the staff have helped me to create a routine so she knows what's happening and as long as she can have hugs and kisses and a wave through the window she's fine. The nursery staff are all brilliant. Great communication and I find the app helpful. She absolutely loves it and is sad to leave to go to primary school.
Would highly recommend the nursery. Thank you all so much!
12 March 2024
My son has been going to Choochoos since he was nine months old. We loved the baby room, the staff are really friendly and approachable. Lots of different activities during the day, and of course, lots of pictures that I was able to see throughout the app. He took a while to come out of his shell,
but everyone helped with this and soon he felt secure and happy. Not long after he moved rooms to toddlers, he needed lots of reassurance from everyone, but I have noticed he has changed his attitude, and he is a lot happier and goes in in the morning by himself.
Staff tell me every day what he was doing during the day.
I would love to see pictures more often showing home daily routines/activities.
12 March 2024
The staff at Choochoos are absolutely wonderful. They are all so approachable, and our little girl bonded immediately with her key person. Everyone in the baby room is so caring and has really taken the time to get to know our little girl. We are updated regularly on her day both in the app and in
person when we collect her. We are really happy we chose Choochoos and would recommend to other parents.
08 March 2024
This has been a fantastic nursery for my little one. He has come leaps and bounds with his personal journey with Choochoos.
The team from the office are always kind and helpful with answering the phone and responding back to emails promptly are amazing.
The key workers are friendly and smiling
and encourage lots of positive energy throughout - my little one’s day is just outstanding. They offer their advice when needed and go above and beyond to help where they can.
To the management team and SENCO who were on standby to provide safety and reassurance whenever needed.
This is a beautiful nursery with a beautiful team.
Thank you Choochoos!
08 March 2024
Choochoos Day Nursery in Canterbury has been a wonderful experience for both my child and myself. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that felt more like a home from home than a nursery. Choochoos Canterbury has exceeded our expectations
and provided an invaluable experience for our daughter.
24 October 2023
We absolutely love Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury. The team are wonderful, so kind and caring. There is so much for children to do and it is lovely to have a free-flowing room. Our child loves it there and always comes home talking about what a great day they had and how kind their key worker and
other members of staff have been!
24 August 2023
My son is always happy to go to nursery! He is greeted by his key person with a friendly face. I get regular updates about what my child is doing throughout the day, as well as feedback when I collect. I like the messy activities and the access he has to the garden area and walks in the local
community. All the staff I see seem happy and friendly. Happy child and happy parents. I would definitely recommend it.
02 August 2023
Our son has flourished at nursery due to the wonderful staff working there. They provide a range of resources during the learning activities. Our parent evenings are a great way to spend some time with his key worker to understand his personal development further. Our Choochoos journey is coming to
an end this month and the team will be missed.
14 July 2023
My little one absolutely loves going to nursery, she is always so happy and the staff are just amazing, they are all so caring and understanding, they always do fun things and always make sure the children are always well looked after and always filter to each individual child’s needs. I am always
informed of any sort of little accident and always informed when we get to have days where we come into the nursery to have some fun days with them. They always make sure they are happy!
14 July 2023
Really lovely nursery and a great team of carers/educators. It feels very warm and inviting whilst also very much like early education. We get updates throughout the day about all the activities the kids are up to and how this ties into their development. We were at a different nursery prior to this
and immediately noticed the difference once we transferred to Choochoos Day Nursery - in the atmosphere of the nursery, the interaction with parents, the types of things the children were doing and also the happiness of our child who seems to really love it there. Highly recommend.
14 July 2023
My daughter has been well cared for in Choochoos Day Nursery. She has remained happy to attend and has made good friends with other children. It will be sad to take her out to go to school.
I think that the numbers in the classes are large and that my child has not bonded with her new key worker as
readily as she bonded with previous ones. This is why I have not given an excellent rating.
Latest Reviews for Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury
23 January 2026
My son has been at Choo Choos for a couple of years now. Starting out in the Baby room and now in the toddler room. He has settled in nicely and loves coming to nursery. The staff all treat the children with so much care and attention helping them to thrive. My Son has learnt so much since being at
nursery.
My second son has recently started at Choo choos and he is settling in well. He is happy to go in and play with the staff. He always comes home happy and well fed. There are always activities set out ready for him to interact with.
The nursery has a really family friendly feel and I love that the nursery invite parents in for stay and plays to see what the children are up to and enables you to play with them in that environment.
Massive thank you to all the staff who make this all possible!!
16 January 2026
Our son started at Choochoos 9 months ago and he has absolutely loved it. The staff are so kind, caring and reassuring. They are always wanting to create the best environment for the children and give them the best care they can. He's always so happy to be there and loves playing with all the
different toys and especially in the outdoor areas.
As a teacher, I appreciate all the thought that goes into the activities that the children do each day, each day is different and they focus on different skills.
I'm very glad I chose Choochoos nursery for my son and would definitely recommend it!
16 January 2026
I would like to say a massive thank you to Chloe Evens baby room leader for looking after my son Roman while his been doing his settles. I gave full confidence that Roman is going to love Choochoos. I would definitely been recommending this nursery.
16 January 2026
Choochoos is an amazing nursery where you really feel cared for.
The daily activities for the children are so fun and my child always comes home so happy and chatty. Her development is speeding ahead and she feels so happy and comfortable here. As an over-anxious mum I really couldn't wish for
better for my child.
16 January 2026
My daughter has just finished her time in the baby room and she thoroughly enjoys being at nursery. She started at 9 months old and the team were so welcoming and she went in every morning with a smile. The team regularly posts on the app so you know how they're getting on, from what they had for
lunch to photos and six week reviews. Thank you to all those in the baby room who made my daughter feel so happy and comfortable.
23 April 2025
We cannot fault the care and attention that our 4 year old and 15 month old receive at Choochoos.
From the reassuring settling process (for both the children and us!) to the regular updates on the boys' progress through app notifications, a daily summary of their day and occasional parents
evenings, the communication has always made us feel confident that they are happy, nurtured and safe.
There is real attention to detail paid to our children's individual needs. For example, without any prompting from us, they worked really hard on encouraging our 4 year old to eat more vegetables. And when it worked they made him feel really proud of his achievement!
The baby room staff are incredible. We also appreciate the fact that they will try their very best to accommodate any routines/wake windows that we are following at home to help us maintain consistency with sleep etc.
Parking can be less than ideal at times, but don't let that put you off this caring, home away from home setting.
13 March 2025
Our daughter was with Choochoo's for 10 months in the baby room but due to a home move we had to move nurseries.
We are going to dearly miss one staff member in particular and the other ladies in the baby room (and manager!)
Our daughter was given great care & attention, her development blossomed
each time she visited. The daily updates on the app were welcome to us as nervous new parents. One staff member in particular had a keen eye for new changes in behaviour and was a consistent, brilliant influence. Everyone did a great job in getting to know our baby. Management was also flexible with us when we had varying needs & requests! They are truly exceptional. We wish the staff at Choochoos Canterbury all the best!!
13 March 2025
My son has been attending Choochoos for 6 months and his progression with words, songs, confidence and motor skills is phenomenal.
My son's key person is very interactive with not only him but communicates widely with myself. Initiative is used without parents input which enhances the trust I put
into the team as a whole.
Great updates via their parent app, and when I pick up my son, I get another update to finish the day off!
Amazing, and highly recommend
25 July 2024
Choochoos is a lovely nursery, my son always talks about what he has done and has a fantastic relationship with his key person. The manager is lovely and is always welcoming. The nursery provides lots of activities my son enjoys little kicks and Rugby tots. The staff are lovely, work hard, and are
passionate about their job and it shows.
03 July 2024
My daughter started with Choo Choos in September 2023 after moving to the area. She previously went to a pre-school which had much shorter hours due to my job change as well as our move the days she does now are a lot longer however it's only for two days. She did struggle to settle in at first (not
into the nursery, she loved all of the nursery staff and she makes friends easily) however I left her she had trouble with (Saying she didn't want to go, crying, upset), that has probably only changed in the last two months however the staff have helped me to create a routine so she knows what's happening and as long as she can have hugs and kisses and a wave through the window she's fine. The nursery staff are all brilliant. Great communication and I find the app helpful. She absolutely loves it and is sad to leave to go to primary school.
Would highly recommend the nursery. Thank you all so much!
12 March 2024
My son has been going to Choochoos since he was nine months old. We loved the baby room, the staff are really friendly and approachable. Lots of different activities during the day, and of course, lots of pictures that I was able to see throughout the app. He took a while to come out of his shell,
but everyone helped with this and soon he felt secure and happy. Not long after he moved rooms to toddlers, he needed lots of reassurance from everyone, but I have noticed he has changed his attitude, and he is a lot happier and goes in in the morning by himself.
Staff tell me every day what he was doing during the day.
I would love to see pictures more often showing home daily routines/activities.
12 March 2024
The staff at Choochoos are absolutely wonderful. They are all so approachable, and our little girl bonded immediately with her key person. Everyone in the baby room is so caring and has really taken the time to get to know our little girl. We are updated regularly on her day both in the app and in
person when we collect her. We are really happy we chose Choochoos and would recommend to other parents.
08 March 2024
This has been a fantastic nursery for my little one. He has come leaps and bounds with his personal journey with Choochoos.
The team from the office are always kind and helpful with answering the phone and responding back to emails promptly are amazing.
The key workers are friendly and smiling
and encourage lots of positive energy throughout - my little one’s day is just outstanding. They offer their advice when needed and go above and beyond to help where they can.
To the management team and SENCO who were on standby to provide safety and reassurance whenever needed.
This is a beautiful nursery with a beautiful team.
Thank you Choochoos!
08 March 2024
Choochoos Day Nursery in Canterbury has been a wonderful experience for both my child and myself. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that felt more like a home from home than a nursery. Choochoos Canterbury has exceeded our expectations
and provided an invaluable experience for our daughter.
24 October 2023
We absolutely love Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury. The team are wonderful, so kind and caring. There is so much for children to do and it is lovely to have a free-flowing room. Our child loves it there and always comes home talking about what a great day they had and how kind their key worker and
other members of staff have been!
24 August 2023
My son is always happy to go to nursery! He is greeted by his key person with a friendly face. I get regular updates about what my child is doing throughout the day, as well as feedback when I collect. I like the messy activities and the access he has to the garden area and walks in the local
community. All the staff I see seem happy and friendly. Happy child and happy parents. I would definitely recommend it.
02 August 2023
Our son has flourished at nursery due to the wonderful staff working there. They provide a range of resources during the learning activities. Our parent evenings are a great way to spend some time with his key worker to understand his personal development further. Our Choochoos journey is coming to
an end this month and the team will be missed.
14 July 2023
My little one absolutely loves going to nursery, she is always so happy and the staff are just amazing, they are all so caring and understanding, they always do fun things and always make sure the children are always well looked after and always filter to each individual child’s needs. I am always
informed of any sort of little accident and always informed when we get to have days where we come into the nursery to have some fun days with them. They always make sure they are happy!
14 July 2023
Really lovely nursery and a great team of carers/educators. It feels very warm and inviting whilst also very much like early education. We get updates throughout the day about all the activities the kids are up to and how this ties into their development. We were at a different nursery prior to this
and immediately noticed the difference once we transferred to Choochoos Day Nursery - in the atmosphere of the nursery, the interaction with parents, the types of things the children were doing and also the happiness of our child who seems to really love it there. Highly recommend.
14 July 2023
My daughter has been well cared for in Choochoos Day Nursery. She has remained happy to attend and has made good friends with other children. It will be sad to take her out to go to school.
I think that the numbers in the classes are large and that my child has not bonded with her new key worker as
readily as she bonded with previous ones. This is why I have not given an excellent rating.