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Review for First Friends Day Nursery - New Milton, New Milton
My son loves the staff at First Friends New Milton as they are all very positive and reassuring, which to me as a mother, is the most important thing when you drop your child off at pre-school. The staff are a real asset to the setting. I have found the enrichment activities to be extremely beneficial to my son's development. He talks about his...Read Full Review
Review for Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green
We are incredibly happy with our daughter's progress since joining Old MacDonald's nursery. The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in her development and wellbeing. She looks forward to going every day, and it's wonderful to see how much she has grown in confidence and independence since starting there.Read Full Review
Review for Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green
Our girls love the nursery. They have been to others but the difference is so obvious. They really have just blossomed here. Our youngest has passed through nearly every room and we love hearing just how great she has been. Our eldest has just grown in confidence and is always so excited to tell us about her day. They have developed a really...Read Full Review
Review for Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green
All the staff are kind caring and diligent. You genuinely feel your child is in the best possible hands. The pre school room is just fabulous and we are proud to be part of the Old Mac's (Leverstock Green) family.Read Full Review
Review for Old MacDonald's Day Nursery Leverstock Green
Have 2 children at old McDonald over the last 3 years. They absolutely love coming to nursery and the staff are all wonderful and so carrying for the children. We are always up to date on what they have been doing in the day and wouldn't consider any other nursery! Highly recommend. Thank you for all you do for the children.Read Full Review
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Day Nurseries
Day nurseries are settings that provide childcare and early years education to children up to five years old. They support children to grow and develop using different approaches to childcare and teaching, however learning through play is central in all settings.
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Nursery schools have a trained teacher or headteacher in charge and provide more structured, educational activities than a day nursery. Although children also learn through play, there is a strong focus on preparing children for the transition to primary school.
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