Nursery schools for toddlers in London

“I am so happy that I found Little Angels 24/7. Since the first day of our visit, I knew my little one will be happy in here. Lovely staff, attentive and loving. They make children feel loved, happy, confident and they make me feel relaxed knowing that my daughter receives the best care. French lessons, sign language, and the keep fit activity are just plus, thoroughly enjoyed by my little girl. When my child is happy I am happy, and Little Angels are just amazing 100%!! It's super clean, offers a varied menu to kids and each child has a diary, so parents know when they slept, what they ate, when they have been changed etc. SUPERSTARS!!”

“My daughter and I really enjoyed this nursery. Initially, the daughter was shy and closed. didn't speak English at all. Gradually, thanks to the competent and caring staff, my daughter began to play with everyone, take the initiative, became more confident and liberated. started speaking English. also at nursary she learned how to make different crafts with her own hands. staff is engaged in the comprehensive development of children.”

“Hands down the best nursery. My daughter started when she was a baby and is now a toddler and we can't thank the nursery enough for her development and progress that she has made. It doesn't feel like a business, you can tell Annoo, Aary and the team genuinely care. Their planning is meticulous and thought-out so the children learn a variety of things each day. I'm always impressed with the quality of the toys available and how clean and tidy everything is kept. The food is very nutritious and my daughter eats more of her meals at nursery than at home. We love the events that that are held to bring the families together and everything is well documented in the app each day and week. We are relocating and we're upset that this nursery can't move with us. Bitter sweet :)”

“My son attends the Lodge nursery. It’s a great little nursery, it’s always clean and the best thing about it is that all the girls who work there are friendly and attentive and my son particularly loves his key worker Chloe! They encourage the development of their soft and social skills which is great to see rather than just a focus on the curriculum which at that young age is equally important. Overall a great place for your little one to grow, makes friends and ultimately have some fun!”

“My son started when he was a baby, and he is in pre-school now, we are really happy with what MPH provides, and he enjoys going to nursery Activities are fun and at the same time meaningful he learns a lot He enjoys the cooking club, drama and dance and football club. I love their famly app, we get pictures and updates throughout the day, staffs are very friendly and kind We enjoy their summer fair event, picnic, and sports day where we get to mingle with other parents. They also host twice a year parents meeting where we get all the updates and what is the next step for our son, which is helpful for us to support him at home. We love their new building, very clean and tidy Also, our son enjoys the food at nursery which is prepared fresh and is happy with the balanced food menu. Overall we are really happy with the nursery and the service they provide, our 2nd baby will be joining there soon too. Farzan and Miya ( parents)”

“My daughter went to Bumblebees from 8 months until she went to school and my son from 9 months and he's still there! We love it! It's such a friendly, homely and family orientated nursery - with a wonderful warm and fun atmosphere. My kids have learnt so much! They're an amazing extension from what we do at home learning manners, sharing, social skills and most importantly they felt safe secure and had a ton of fun every day!!!”

“My son has been at this nursery for almost 2 years and he loves it here. The teachers are all amazing - very caring and engaging and have really helped my son develop. The activities are very well thought out and the organic food is very good. He eats a four course meal every lunch!”

“Little Acorns is a fantastic nursery. My daughter was here from when she turned 1 to 3.5 years old. She had a lovely time with all the minders in the different age groups. She has learnt so much, and I can definitely see the impact made by the efforts of the lovely team at Little Acorns. Special mention must be made of the management team as well, who are always easy to contact. I particularly appreciated the effort made by the staff to keep the morale going during the uncertain times of the first Covid lockdown, with frequent zoom calls, story videos, etc. Overall, a great experience. I highly recommend Little Acorns nursery.”

“Bright Little Stars Stanmore is a perfect choice for the nursery for our daughter. She's absolutely loving it there. Always so happy to leave home, knowing she's going to be playing with her favourite teacher, Vilas. Also, many, many thanks to the Chef, Joanna, who found time to help my baby to settle in the thirst weeks. The level of care and education is exceptional, by far has exceeded our expectations. We could not have chosen a better place for our little star! Thank you to everyone at BLS!”

“Amazing Nursery! My son started to attend Base Zero from 10 months old and as a first time mum with a lockdown baby I was very nervous at first but the staff helped him settle in really well and he’s enjoyed attending ever since. He has developed so much since attending and takes part in loads of different activities every day. The staff are all lovely and always happy, I knew from the first time I came to view the nursery it was the perfect place for my son and I was right. Would highly recommend !”

“This is a fantastic nursery that has great staff looking after the children (baby room perspective). The food is prepared by very good chefs who consider the children’s nutrition requirements consistently. The staff in the baby room are also very hardworking and happy to accommodate preferences on a child by child basis. The management of the nursery is friendly and willing to accommodate specific situations as required. The nursery uses Parenta and nurserycam for transparency and visibility of your child’s day to day routine with real time updates. Also, there are a few parking spaces at the nursery which is a bonus when it comes to drop offs and pick-ups. Highly recommended and it recently won the award for healthy early years by the Mayor of London”

“We have been part of the Fountain family for 5 years. It’s a very nurturing and loving environment- the teachers are excellent & can see how much they care about each child. With the recent challenges faced due to Covid-19, the nursery has responded extremely well in getting back up and running with the safety measures put in place. We feel reassured with the checks and practices implemented. Well done Fountain team!”

“Both my children attended Little Learners Northwood from the ages of 1-5 years old. The staff there are wonderful, and it is a lovely learning environment for babies and children to develop and thrive in. I would strongly recommend this nursery to friends and family.”

“As a new mother Ihsan Childrens Centre has been an absolute gem. Prior to lockdown, I was invited for baby groups shortly after my son was born and was astonished at how lovely and welcoming the staff were. During lockdown, the caring staff frequently got in touch with me to check in on my wellbeing and sent me care packages for myself and my baby which were so well received. As a new mother in the middle of a pandemic, having that support and care was heart warming and I'm extremely grateful for that. I have been visiting Ihsan weekly since then for Stay and Play Sessions which my 11 month old really enjoys! The staff are welcoming, caring and supportive each week and always try their best to ensure we are happy and go out of their way to provide activities specifically for my sons interests which is touching! Thank you to all the wonderful Staff and Volunteers at Ihsan for making such an unusual time in the world feel safe and for being there for us!”

“Our daughter has been attending Twickenham Park nursery since she was six months old. The staff are wonderfully caring and loving and she enjoys going there. The food on offer is excellent with lots of variety and a four week menu on rotation (which makes our efforts at home pale in comparison). We have no hesitation in highly recommending Twickenham Park nursery as a childcare provider.”

“Our daughter has been attending Over The Rainbow Nursery for almost a year now. As a qualified social worker who has worked in child protection it was imperative that our daughter was placed in a happy environment where safeguarding is paramount and she would be encouraged to develop. Over The Rainbow have ensured that she settled in well and has a key worker who she felt secure and happy with. We receive regular updates with regards to her progression and it is clear to see that the staff are passionate and caring about the children. Our daughter has been taught so much, from learning to share and take turns to using cutlery to feed herself (all age-appropriate things). Our daughter runs into nursery each week and we are very pleased that she enjoys her time at the nursery. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to anyone considering placing their child in daycare and wanted a secure and happy environment for their child.”

“Wonderful team here that look after my child incredibly well. The surroundings are beautiful and the working farm gives unbelievable access to cows, horses and occasionally sheep. Can't rate them highly enough.”

“Little Haven is an excellent nursery! My daughter started early this year and as first-time parents, finding a friendly, welcoming nursery was most important for us and thats exactly what we found at Little Haven School.The teachers are kind, warm and very approachable. My daughter has learnt so much already. She really enjoys the arts & crafts and always comes out with a smile. Highly recommended!”

“Great nursery. V. Professional. 3yo loves the place. Every morning, 6am, first question "is it nursery day?" .”

“Excellent experience with my son, staff to child ratio is perfect which is reassuring. Low staff turnover so you can build that sense familiarity and trust. I love the uniform (smock) the kids look very smart. New and high quality facilities (cribs, high seats, waiting room, etc ) also very spacious considering the location. Daily reports via app & written journal on progress & routine e.g ( food eaten, sleep time, walking or speaking developments, etc). Kids also go outside every day to the local park or museum.”

“Really happy with the nursery and you can tell all the children thrive there. The highlight are the teachers, who are not only inspiring and creative, but also help the children grow up kind, disciplined and caring little people. The Forest School is a hidden gem with lots of outdoor space, which is so hard to find in London.”

“I couldn't recommend the school more. The staff is incredibly nurturing, caring and loving. Both my boys went to this school, attending both the baby room and the school room. At Newpark they learned how to be confident and kind human being, how to socialize with friends and how to believe in themselves. I am so grateful to Newpark and all the amazing people who work there!”

“This nursery is a unique, creative and inspired environment in which children can flourish.”

“Lovely nursery, very clean, nice staff -would totally recommend”

“Superb nursery with the best staff. My child moved in autumn 2022 just after opening. She is one of the happiest children now. We get weekly diary picture books which shows in her face how engaged and interested she is in her activities. Hands down best nursery in area.”

“My son has attended Little Birches West Wickham for over a year now. I can highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for the best possible place. Ultimately, I wanted my child to be happy and he really is, he walks in most days and doesn’t stop to look back - that is because he is comfortable and feels safe in this environment. The hard-working staff all know my son and my son knows them all. They have created a nurturing environment, where he is invited to play, explore, be curious, respect others and learn life skills. If you haven’t already, it’s worth a visit as we were blown away by the different indoor and outdoor learning spaces, each decorated and resourced in an eco-friendly way, not to mention the forest school in the surrounding woods. My son has formed the most wonderful friendships already, and we are regularly updated with photos and comments about his progress via Tapestry and at the gate. We feel very much a part of the LB family and are incredibly lucky to have our son attend here.”