Creative Explorers | 3 Day Nurseries

Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from H C (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024

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Amazing experience at Creative Explorers. Our child started at just 6 months and is just leaving now to start school. Throughout he has experienced a loving, safe and nurturing environment. We would highly recommend Creative Explorers to all parents.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Bianca I (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024

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Our daughter started her experience at Creative Explorers when she was only 1 year old. Creative Explorers has had a brilliant and caring space for our daughter since she started until now when she is 3 years old. For this reason, we would highly recommend CE to those who are looking for a great nursery

in the area.
We also would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff members at CE for the care and attention our daughter has received over the last 2 years. Your help and support were crucial to get our daughter ready for a big school! I know she will miss you all so much!

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Review of
Creative Explorers Pre-school - Crouch End
from R V (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024

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Wonderful, caring staff. Great outdoor space and so many different activities and learning opportunities. My daughter attended Creative Explorers Nursery from a year old and moved to preschool last summer. Not long after they received the outstanding rating which was cool! We are very happy with her

care and her development here. Every day she comes home happy and tells us about her day. Management is also fantastic and extremely quick to respond to queries, changes to schedules, or concerns. I feel like everyone here is working to constantly get better and better. I would recommend this preschool to anyone in the area.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from N R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024

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I highly recommend Creative Explorers. My daughters are/have attended the Gisburn Road and another site and the preschool. The environment is nurturing, kind and fun across all sites, and the staff are amazing.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

We really appreciate that you took the time to leave us a review . It has been a pleasure to look after both of your girls during their time with us from Baby room right up until the end of Preschool! I will pass on your feedback onto the teams so they're aware that you're happy with the nurturing, kind and fun environments on offer and all of their efforts. Thank you again!

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from S D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024

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Our two-year-old daughter adores her nursery! We had a rocky start as I was the main carer since her birth, so her settling took a while, but the management and staff were very attentive to our concerns. She now is so excited to go every morning! It is lovely to see her thrive, develop her social skills

and make friends. Her appetite became much better too.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so much SD for taking the time to leave a review about your time at Creative Explorers so far. We understand that It can be difficult when a child leaves their main carer for the first time and enters a new environment however we are pleased to hear that you felt the team in the room and the management were understanding of the situation and supportive of any concerns you may have had about the transition process. We love to hear that your little one now is very excited to come to Nursery and how well she is thriving and developing her social skills and eating habits! Thank you for your continued support and for becoming a part of the Creative Explorers family!

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Terri B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024

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Absolutely fantastic nursery. My daughter is thriving here. The staff are great, and there is such a wide variety of activities the children take part in. My little one is so excited to tell me about her adventures when I pick her up.
Would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone in the area.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review despite how busy you are. We really enjoyed reading your feedback and are very pleased to hear that your little one comes home full of stories about their many adventures and activities. We have lots of fun planning and preparing the activities and look forward to continue with the high quality engaging activities.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Daisy R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024

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The thing that sets this nursery apart is the staff. Every single one of them has gone above and beyond to support, engage and care for our little boy (and us). He started when he was 16 months old and found it really hard to be away from me initially. The staff were amazing at helping him to feel comfortable

in his new environment, they made him a book with pictures to show his journey from home to nursery and back and made sure they planned activities that reflected his interests. Fast forward five months, and he now asks to go to nursery every day! The creativity and resources they use to introduce the children to different themes/events are wonderful. He is flourishing there, and I’m confident he’s in the best hands when he’s away from home - plus the app gives me all the info about his day with pics/videos of what he’s been doing. I was initially worried about the lack of a garden, but they go out to different places (playground, allotment, ducks) all the time which is even better. We’re very happy!

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this extensive review. It is so lovely to look back on reflect how the past few months have gone and how the team has gone above and beyond to ensure your little one has settled in and how he now asks to come to Nursery every day! What a turn around :) I have passed on your feedback to our lovely team and they are appreciative of the lovely review and how you have noticed the things they have done to help him settle with us such a the journey to school booklet with pictures of the staff etc. as well as the personalised approach to activities. Thank you again for entrusting us to care for your little one! It is a great pleasure to have you family as part of the Creative Explorers family!

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2024

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Creative Explorers is a brilliant nursery, staffed by loving people who care deeply about the children they look after. Our experience was positive, with our little boy staying there from 9 months until 2.8 years, transitioning from the baby room to the toddler setting. There are lots of weekly activities

for the kids to keep them busy, and the app makes it really easy to see what your little one is up to during the day. We only left because we are relocating and we were really sad to do so.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It has been a joy to have your little one with us two years, especially witnessing his growth and development. We are thrilled to hear that your experience with us has been positive, and we greatly appreciate your recognition of the love and care our dedicated staff provides. We are genuinely saddened to see your family go. Your feedback is invaluable, and it warms our hearts to know that you found our nursery to be brilliant and that your little one enjoyed their time here. As you embark on this new chapter, please know that the doors of Creative Explorers will always be open to you and your family. We wish you all the best in your relocation, and we hope your little one continues to thrive and explore in their new surroundings. If there's anything we can assist you with in the future or if you ever find yourself in the area please do let us know. Good luck with the relocation!

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from K W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023

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My son attended Creative Explorers Pre-school one and two from the age of 2 until he left aged 4 to start school. He started as soon as we moved from Zurich. We chose Creative Explorers mainly because of the caring attitude we observed from the staff, who were a constant support to my son and us throughout

his time there. The staff were patient, kind and attentive to my son and helped and encouraged him to develop his social and other skills. My son thoroughly enjoyed going to nursery and the friends he made there. We were impressed with the interesting and wide-ranging programme the pre-school had to offer, constantly seeking out new and engaging activities for the children. We were sad when the time came for my son to leave Creative Explorers, but we were reassured by all the support they gave us to prepare for primary school. The staff really make a huge effort and go above and beyond to provide a positive experience for the children and parents.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Creative Explorers, we very much appreciate your time and effort. We miss your son already. It has been wonderful to see him grow up during the time he has been with us. We wish him nothing best for your family during your next transition to big school. Please do keep in touch.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Catalina C (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023

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Our daughter started Creative Explorers when she was one. She’s built confidence and has learned lots of new things, which we never had time to teach her at home, and she built a wonderful relationship with her teachers. While she’s been looked after by different teachers at different stages (T1, T2,

P1 and P2) everyone has been absolutely brilliant and very caring and managed to always put her at ease. The management have been very accommodating and flexible with our requirements. I would highly recommend Creative Explorers.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave a review. It has been a pleasure to look after your daughter and to get to know you all as a family. You will all be very much missed. It has been wonderful to see her grow up during her time here and, please remember, our door will always remain open for you all for a visit should you be passing by. We hope to see you at our many events too!

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Birsha O (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2023

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Our son went to Creative Explorers from when he was twelve months to three and a half years old, full time, five days a week. Creative Explorers was a wonderful, engaging and caring space for our son. He made his way up from the baby room, toddler room, to preschool. Staff were very attentive towards

our son’s emotional and developmental needs and worked with us as parents to nurture him. He made lots of great little friends and grew and flourished into a confident little person. We appreciated how the nursery provided parents with photos and videos of things they were doing, regular updates of his development. There were always new activities and he learned a lot about different countries, cultures, animals, plants and etc. which he would come back home and talk about. I would highly recommend this nursery, enough that we already plan to send our second child there next year!

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Creative Explorers, we very much appreciate your time and effort. We miss your son already. It has been wonderful to see him grow up during the time he has been with us, from baby room right through to preschool! He is a very independent and bright three and a half year old. Please do keep in touch and we look forward to baby number two joining us in the near future. Very best of luck to you all in the meantime.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Phil B (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2023

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Our daughter has just graduated from Creative Explorers after three years, full time. We could not recommend them highly enough. The staff are hardworking and incredibly caring. The communication and the way they supported new parents like us has consistently been excellent. We feel very lucky. Our

daughter misses everyone so much.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Creative Explorers, we very much appreciate it. We are going to miss her lots. It has been wonderful to see her grow up during the past three years. Please do keep in touch and, as mentioned, you are always welcome to pop in and say hello.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from L P (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2023

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I had a great feeling about the Creative Explorers Day Nursery as soon as I chatted with the staff and saw the rooms. I was right to go with my gut and my daughter was with Creative Explorers from the baby room until pre-school. She really thrived there, had a really lovely group of friends and the

staff have been fantastic. The environment is warm and nurturing with good structure, clear direction for the children and a focus on play. I felt the menu and good choice was great, it’s cooked fresh on site, with lots of variety and regular snacks. My daughter built lovely bonds with her key workers as well as other staff members and she knew she could turn to them if she needed quiet time/support or help with anything. Overall she loved her time there, and she is missing it already. She is very well prepared for school. Thank you to all the wonderful staff.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagment Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are greatly missing her and all of her cohort already but as you mention they are so ready for school now. It has been an amazing time watching her grow and develop throughout her journey at Creative Explorers from Baby Room up until her graduation day. Thank you for entrusting her into our care and please do stay in touch. You're more than welcome to come to our events still and see the Reindeer in the garden at Christmas etc. Best of luck at big School!

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023

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My son attended Creative Explorers preschool from 2021-2023 and we absolutely loved it! The teachers are amazing, the garden is massive and full of fun and the curriculum they focus on means that my four-year-old son is going to reception knowing how to read level 1 books, basic maths and loads of interesting

facts about geography, life sciences, religion, physiology, etc. I couldn't have asked for a better place to get my son ready for primary school and we will miss Creative Explorers so much.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagment Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words.
We are so glad we were able to provide your family with a positive and happy experience. We are pleased to hear that you loved the educational activities, to witness your little one develop such strong reading skills and be so knowledgeable about the world and his surroundings has been such a pleasure.
Thank you again and remember the door will always be open for you to visit!

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from J E (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2023

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Our child has been at Creative Explorers Nursery and Preschool. We couldn’t be happier with the experience - the staff is amazing, caring and lovely and there are always lots of creative and fun activities. The management team has always gone above and beyond to support and accommodate us and our child.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you very much for the time you took to write us a review. Here at Creative Explorers we are all missing your family and wish you the best of luck now you're back home. It has been such a pleasure looking after your child as a baby/toddler and we felt very fortunate when he was able to return to our care - getting to see him all grown up. We look forward to hopefully seeing you all soon when you're back in London.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Chiara M (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023

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My daughter started going to Creative Explorers Day Nursery when she turned one and I couldn't be happier with the experience.
The staff at the nursery are amazing. They are always welcoming and show genuine care for the children. She never cried, not even on the first day, and the room transition

from T1 to T2 was seamless.
The facilities are also great - plenty of toys and activities for the children to enjoy. My child is learning something new every day and I can see improvements in their learning and development. The nursery also keeps me informed about my daughter's progresses. They are easy to contact and always available to answer my questions.
Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Creative Explorers. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing, educational environment for their children. We will be relocating to another country in a month and I am aware that it will be very hard to find an environment that is as good for my daughter to grow and develop.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you very much for your kind words about Creative Explorers.
I know the teams will appreciate your feedback and also miss your family greatly, it has been lovely to see your little one grow and develop during her time with us.
As mentioned previously, you are always more than welcome to contact us if we can help in any way and when you are back in London, please do pop in to visit us!

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022

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Choosing a nursery can be intimidating, as are the first few weeks of starting!
When I first enquired at Creative Explorers Day Nursery, I didn't find the initial conversation with top management welcoming. But I am pleased that I persevered and enrolled our daughter.
It was important to us to find

somewhere stimulating and fun but also, fundamentally, a safe environment. In turn, we found a nursery where the staff were incredibly nurturing, supportive and caring (especially during transitions, sleep and potty training).
During her time at Creative Explorers, our daughter developed from a shy, reserved little toddler to a confident, independent pre-schooler. She's been taught valuable lessons and made incredibly strong bonds with other children and staff.
The nursery are constantly putting on new activities and events for children and parents. So much energy and effort goes into everything they do!
We have had consistent communication through apps, calls and daily feedback.
We would highly recommend the nursery to others.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from I S (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022

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My son loves going to Creative Explorers Day Nursery and talks about the activities they do in class when he comes home in the evening. The staff are caring but also can be firm and ensures they instil discipline and the right values in the children. Creative stands out for the events they organise

for the kids, from summer parties to bringing in animal/insect handlers (the kids were super excited) to getting the local policemen to talk to them about what they do. They even brought in real reindeer for the Christmas parties. It's the thought that goes into these that makes them exceptional.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave a review despite living on a new continent in a completely different time zone. We are really grateful for your review and for also bringing your son in recently for a few ad-hoc days so he could spend time with us when you were back in the UK. When parents keep in touch it is so wonderful so that we can still continue to see them grow.
I hear the reindeer might be back for another visit this year - including a baby reindeer! If you are in London then you know you are more than welcome to come and join us, our door will always be left ajar for you to pop in and visit whenever you are in the country.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey
from Alexa O (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022

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Cannot rate this nursery highly enough. My daughter started at 9 months old, during Covid and they made the whole transition effortless. She absolutely loves going to nursery and her development has been incredible. All of the staff care so much for all the children. It really is a small family! My

daughter has a food allergy and they have been great at managing this.

Reply from Jodie Hedley, Parent Engagement Manager at Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Hornsey

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Creative Explorers, we very much appreciate it. We are going to miss your little lady when you move area. It has been wonderful to see her grow up during the time she has been with us from a 9-month-old to a very independent and bright 2.5-year-old.
Please do keep in touch and as mentioned you are always welcome to pop in and say hello if you're ever back visiting London.

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Review of
Creative Explorers Pre-school - Crouch End
from Egle V (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022

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Creative Explorers Preschool is a brilliant nursery. Our son thrives there. Such caring and welcoming staff. Great facilities and activities, such as sports club and forrest school. And there is the most amazing garden where children can play, be creative and have lots of fun.

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