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Review of
Alexandra Park Children's Learning Community
from Kathryn T (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025

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We've had a great experience here so far, our little one really loves it! The art and child led pedagogy is incredible and the staff are really experienced and lovely with the kids. Our little one adores his key worker and we receive photos and videos of him having a great time there! They have a brilliant

garden which is important to us too. Plus a vegetarian menu and celebrations of different cultural events throughout the year (the older children did a Lunar new year procession throughout the classes!) - we highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Alexandra Park, Central support at Alexandra Park Children's Learning Community

So glad to hear your little one loves it here! We're thrilled you appreciate our child-led approach, amazing staff, and beautiful garden. The cultural celebrations and vegetarian menu are things we love too! Thanks for the recommendation!

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Review of
Alexandra Park Children's Learning Community
from S H (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025

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We absolutely love this nursery! The creative and playful environment is fantastic, and we really appreciate the strong focus on play-based learning. The staff are incredibly grounded and child-focused, taking the time to get to know each child individually. Even staff from other rooms always greet

my child by name, which makes her feel so settled and special.
As a parent of a child with additional needs, I'm so grateful for the nursery's thoughtful approach. They've worked with us to create an individualised learning plan and have provided evidence to help us get on the waitlist for assessments. They also make transitions between rooms so much easier for the children, with a very gradual and supportive approach.
And the food is wonderful! My child eats so much more here than at home, which is a huge bonus. We couldn't be happier with the care and support our child receives.

Reply from Alexandra Park, Central support at Alexandra Park Children's Learning Community

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad your child feels happy and settled here. It's great to hear you appreciate our play-based learning, supportive transitions, and individualized approach. We're always here to help, and we're thrilled to be part of your child's journey.

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Review of
Alexandra Park Children's Learning Community
from I S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025

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My children have always been so happy to go into nursery at Alexandra Park Children's Learning Community. The team looking after the kids is absolutely wonderful, always warm, caring, attentive and so creative - the children love them so much. It's a wonderful space where each child is able to explore

their interests while learning social skills and having the best time. We were all sad to leave when my eldest started school and I'm so glad a place like this exists! For us, a bilingual nursery which also offered a child-led approach was just perfect, and there's so much outdoor space, too - they grow up spending lots of time outside and exploring their environment. I couldn't recommend it enough!
The only downside is that admin could be better, but it has improved and they have put systems in place in the past couple of years, which have made things more streamlined. In my experience, this tends to be the same across all nurseries though!

Reply from Alexandra Park, Central support at Alexandra Park Children's Learning Community

Thanks so much for your lovely review. We're so happy your children have enjoyed their time at Alexandra Park and that the child-led approach has worked so well for your family. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you've noticed the admin improvements.

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Review of
The Learning Hive Nursery School
from N U (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024

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My child has been at the nursery for a few months and seems to be enjoying it. The facilities are fantastic (carpets could be hoovered at least every day) and the staff are wonderful, it's nice to be greeted with a friendly smile every morning and reassured that your child is in a warm environment.

The meals are fantastic and the personal care given to the kids is brilliant.
The only area of improvement would be communication from the nursery to parents. I think the app is fantastic but only tells us about their personal care. It would be great if there was a quick summary of how their day was, what they got up to, and whether they were happy or frustrated that day as there isn't much to get this information from staff at pick up. Sometimes I don't know if they did any activities i.e. arts and crafts as we don't see them bring any art home or anything of the sort. Also, more pictures on the app would be fantastic as we don't get these often.

Reply from The Learning Hive, Central support at The Learning Hive Nursery School

Thank you for your honest and detailed feedback! We're so glad to hear that your child is enjoying their time with us and that you appreciate the care from our staff, as well as the meals and facilities. We take your suggestions about communication and updates seriously and will work to improve how we share daily highlights, activities, and photos to keep you more connected with your child's experiences. Your input helps us grow and provide the best for your family, thank you!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from Ashley B (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2024

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We have had nothing but positive experiences since our child started. The staff are kind, caring, and courteous. They are clearly passionate about what they do.
Whilst some nurseries claim to have a 'home from home' ideal, they actually achieve that here.
Communication is impeccable, we always know

how the day has been, what they have done and what is planned for the coming month. Any concerns or incidents are managed and communicated brilliantly and we have absolutely no concerns leaving our child here.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Hi Ashley, thank you for leaving a review and providing your feedback. We're delighted you appreciate our team and that your child has a positive experience at our nursery. We are grateful for your choice!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from Jo G (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024

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OCB has been like a home from home for both our children over the last 4 years. The setting is beautifully equipped to meet the developing needs of the children and feels very homely. The staff are amazing and welcoming and go above and beyond to make the children feel settled and content. The communication

is great and they are always looking at ways to improve things through things like parents' forum and additional family days etc. I would highly recommend OCB to anyone looking for a safe, welcoming space to leave their children.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Thank you for leaving a review and providing your feedback. We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at our nursery. Thank you for recommending us!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from Minghui S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024

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This nursery is great and staff are extremely good at looking after my little ones. Both of my children attended/are attending this nursery. It is lovely and everyone is kind and patient to my children. I feel confident to leave my baby here.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Hi Minghui,
Thank you for leaving a review and providing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our team and that your children are having a positive experience at our nursery. We are grateful for your choice!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from Heather B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024

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Fantastic staff and environment. My son loves every day at nursery, he is always doing something exciting and fun. The staff are warm welcoming and more like friends/family. He is excited to arrive every day and does not want to leave, it allows us to work without any guilt, he is happy well cared for

and has developed so much. All the staff are involved, know who we are and what has been happening at home, the stay and play sessions are excellent. I couldn't recommend them any more.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Hi Heather,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It's great to hear that your son has benefited from the care and education given at our nursery. Thank you for recommending us!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024

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My daughter is my second child to come to Old Croft Bank nursery and I would 100% recommend sending your child here. The staff are amazing and so is the chef. The meals they prepare are of huge variety and most days, I am envious of the choice they have. The play areas are great inside and out. One

of the great things is that the garden is big and not overlooked. My daughter came after covid at 18 months so she knows the majority of the staff, she misses nursery when she isn't there and even named her doll after one of the carers. I picked Old Croft Bank nursery years ago because of it's home from home feel. If you have the time just book to look around and you won't regret it. The app they use is great too, daily pictures and updates to what they are upto is a great tool.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Hi Kirsty,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It is great to hear that you're happy with the care provided by the nursery and that your daughter has settled in well! Thank you for choosing us!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from Catherine S (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024

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My child has been attending Old Crofts Bank for the past year and we are really pleased with it. He has settled in really well, all of the staff are lovely and everyone is always very friendly. We viewed a lot of other nurseries in the area and chose OCB due to the staff, the outdoor provision and the

number of rooms provided for different age groups. He always has a great time at nursery and often doesn't want to come home as he's too busy having fun!

Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Hi Catherine, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It's great to hear that your child has benefited from the care and education given at Old Crofts Bank. Thank you for recommending us!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from Karen J (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024

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I currently have 2 children at the nursery, one in the preschool and one in the baby room. My children both thoroughly enjoy their days at nursery, spend lots of time playing outside (the nursery has a lovely 'trim trail' for the older children to climb and play on) and are provided with well-considered

and planned activities to help with development. They both have a key person assigned to them, who they absolutely love and have great bonds with.
There is a menu displayed at the entrance each day so we can see what their meals will be and they always have lovely nutritious and varied meals (which smell amazing when we arrive each morning!).
Communication with parents is very good - this includes photos and updates on the app each day, plus a lovely detailed report at the end of term. We also get a newsletter each month detailing activities and events going on in the nursery. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone!

Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Hi Karen, Thank you for leaving a review and providing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our team and that your children are having a positive experience at our nursery. We are grateful for your choice!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from V D (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024

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Both of our children have been at this nursery, and we have seen it change over the years. In recent months, particularly with the addition of a teacher in preschool, our daughter has flourished and is more than ready for school.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It's great to hear that your children have benefited from the care and education given at Old Crofts Bank. Thank you for recommending us!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from Tammi B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024

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Brilliant nursery and lovely staff, everyone at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School has helped our daughter, from when she started as a baby, to grow into a mature and kind young lady, ready and prepared for primary school. Our daughter loves coming home and telling us about her day at the nursery and can't

wait to go back for another day. The team are very kind and knowledgeable, I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Central Support, Storal at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback. It's so great to hear about your daughters progress under our care and education. We hope she has a great time starting at school!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from Alex F (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2024

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We love Old Crofts Bank, the new staff have been a great addition to all the original best, especially my child's keyworker. The outside space is great and the reason why we chose the nursery, but the overall care for the children is of the highest standard.

Reply from Central Support, Storal at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and provide such lovely feedback. We're so happy that you have found the new staff to be a great addition and that you find the care at the nursery a high standard!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from R G (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024

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My daughter started at Old Crofts Bank in January and the team could not have been more helpful. The nursery worked hard to reassure us as parents and to help our baby settle in quickly. They keep us up to date on all of her developments and know her really well. The team are very kind and knowledgeable

and my daughter loves her nursery days. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery, I feel my daughter is in very safe and caring hands.

Reply from Storal, Central support at Old Crofts Bank Nursery School

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear that your daughter has settled in well at Old Crofts Bank and that our team has been supportive throughout the process. It's wonderful to know that you feel confident in the care she's receiving and that she enjoys her nursery days. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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Review of
The Learning Hive Nursery School
from B D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024

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This nursery provides exceptional care for toddlers. The staff create a nurturing environment where children feel secure and valued. The facilities are outstanding, offering a safe and engaging space for learning and play. Activities are thoughtfully planned to promote both educational and developmental

growth.
What sets this nursery apart is the staff's dedication to each child's well-being and development. They form strong relationships with the children as I have seen myself with my child, fostering a sense of trust and security. I am kept well-informed about my child's progress and activities, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.
Overall, this nursery excels in providing high-quality care and education for young children. It offers a supportive and enriching environment where toddlers thrive and flourish.

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Review of
The Learning Hive Nursery School
from J W (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024

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Our daughter has been attending since September 2021 and has loved every single day. We receive daily updates that change with her age, such as naps, milk, and nappies - to observations in preschool. We receive informative correspondence about what the children are doing each month, and we are encouraged

to go into the setting for a stay-and-play if we can.
It also goes without saying that the staff are amazing and our daughter has bonded so well with everyone.
As a mum, I think my only wish would be to have an official photograph each year, but I think it would be hard to keep my daughter clean for long enough!
We will be admitting our daughter to nursery school in September and already feel sad about her leaving The Learning Hive! We would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review of
The Learning Hive Nursery School
from Joycelyn T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024

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My daughter has grown in her speech and confidence since going to the nursery. She loves it there and she is making friends. The nursery staff are great with the children and they are really the best.

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Review of
The Learning Hive Nursery School
from H G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024

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So impressed with The Learning Hive Nursery School - our son attends five days a week and loves it there. He takes part in so many different activities and all of the staff are so kind and caring and truly make your child feel at home. We get regular photos and video updates on the app and also have

access to a daily diary of what was eaten, sleep times etc. which is extremely useful.
We would highly recommend the nursery!

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Review of
Old Crofts Bank Nursery School
from A C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024

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My daughter has attended the nursery from baby room to preschool class. She has developed so much and loves her friends. The staff are amazing so much skill, patience and knowledge with children. The manager has turned the nursery around.
Great mix of Nursery staff with so much love and care for the

children. It's a joy to send my daughter to Old Crofts Bank.

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