SMART Southfields Pre-school Nursery

"SMART is a lovely nursery based in Southfields. Our daughter went to this nursery from 11 months to 28 months and she seemed happy. The staff are warm and welcoming and really take care of the children. I was just upset by how they raised concerns over our daughters speech and other development. While well intentioned, they decided to do an observation on her without raising concerns with us or asking our permission prior to it being done. This meant we were just asked to come in and they delivered their concerns in what I felt was not the best way. So in that moment, we felt blinded sided and upset about it. I really think they could have handled it more sensitively, including the discussion itself - particularly with first time parents. That said, a few months have passed, our daughter is in a new nursery (due to a house move, not the above), doing well and I would still advocate for this nursery. I just ask they were have a more collaborative discussion with parents and raise concerns earlier before doing any kind of observations (which of course they are in their right to do) and think about how it is delivered to the parents."

"Our son has been attending the nursery since he was 1 and we are very happy with the care he’s received. We can see him thriving and learning new things everyday thanks to the attentiveness and competence of the staff. The team is professional, comforting and reassuring and this helps us feel at ease knowing he’s well taken care of during the day. Strongly recommended."

"We've had two very happy boys at SMART. The youngest is still there and thriving, and the eldest was well ready for school after his time there. The classrooms are always full of the children's work on display and the outside space is a bonus. We've all grown very fond of the team and will be very sad to leave when our youngest moves to primary school later this year."

"This is an excellent place. My family has been attending this nursery for over 3 years and are very happy. The staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and it shows in the way children run through the door of the nursery every morning. A wholesome, educational, and caring environment, Smart has got it right."

"My 4 year old daughter has been at Smart since she was 13 months old, and has thrived in its loving, nurturing and fun environment. When she first started, it was a hard time for me as a parent to leave her and go back to work, but I was comforted by the kindness of the staff and the regular updates I was provided with throughout the day. As my daughter has moved up through the nursery, she has continued to benefit from the excellent care that the nursery provides. I am often amazed at how much she learns at nursery, and she absolutely loves going every day. The food is really good – my daughter loves it so much that I’ve asked the chef for her recipes! The teaching staff are motivated, always smiling and always happy to see the children. You get the sense that they really care for the little ones. The nursery really makes an effort to make every child feel included and valued. My daughter and I will be very sad when she has to leave!"