Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

19 Bromley Grove, Shortlands, Bromley BR2 0LP
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9.8 26 Reviews
  • Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school, Bromley
Kindred Shortlands is a high-quality provider of early years education and fun, located in an area with good transport links and local amenities.

Children learn through investigation and play and there are plenty of age-appropriate spaces, indoor and out, for children to explore.

Child-led learning is promoted within the nursery and a highly motivated staff team knows that children learn best when they follow their own interests and preferences.

The nursery chef provides a daily menu of tasty and nutritious meals and snacks for children to enjoy. Any special dietary requirements are taken into account.

Care Provided by Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Higgins (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school Reviews (26)

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Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.815) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school has 26 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had a great experience with Kindred Shortlands. Our daughter loves it there and the staff are very caring. I feel completely secure that she is in safe hands every day. They do lots of activities with the children such as baking and crafts. Communication is always good too, with any queries answered
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I just wanted to share my thoughts on my son's nursery. Overall, everything has been great! The staff is caring, and the environment is nurturing. My son loves going there every day. However, I think it would be beneficial if they could dedicate a bit more time to teaching the kids new skills and concepts.
That said, I'm really happy with his experience so far!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has always loved going to Kindred Shortlands Nursery since his time in the baby room. He comes back home with a smile and is excited for the next day.
He has plenty of opportunities to play outdoors, get messy and creative and learn valuable everyday life skills. We always feel heard and included
in his development planning.
The staff at Kindred Shortlands are not only friendly but also very flexible. When our little boy experienced some health issues last year, we received support beyond our expectations. I cannot overestimate how much help it was for managing our daily routines.
In terms of the setup, the place is spacious and full of character with great facilities for each room. The food is delicious and freshly made on-site. I can wholeheartedly recommend Kindred Shorthands to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is in babies and the staff are excellent. She loves going to nursery every day and has really developed into a chatty little independent girl. Her confidence has really grown and the staff in Babies are so kind and nurturing. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two children are going to Kindred Shortlands, the eldest being in preschool. He transferred from another nursery and was noticeably happier here at Kindred. Staff turnover is low and you get to know and trust the educators who are very friendly and cheerful.
We also appreciate the family atmosphere
of the place. The parties they organise for children and parents several times a year are a lot of fun for everyone. The food is prepared on-site and the children love it. Unlike some other places, it doesn’t feel like a large group with a more corporate identity, but a smaller, personable and friendly nursery.
We have recommended this nursery to our friends, grateful for how settled our children have become.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery with kind, caring staff. Our little girl has been going for a year and she absolutely loves it! They have a lovely outdoor space, they do a variety of fun activities and the freshly cooked food is a real treat! Highly recommended.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve got my two boys at Kindred Shortlands including an 8-month-old baby and we all love it. They both settled straightaway, even when my eldest changed nursery at 2.5 years old because of our house move. The staff makes all the difference, everyone is so lovely and caring. I can’t recommend them enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been here for a year now and still loves her Tuesdays and Thursdays there. As a mum, I am still super happy with the care and support given to my daughter. All of the amazing staff, lovely food and brilliant activities make me happy and so confident and comfortable that my daughter is
getting the best in her early years.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the years we have experienced different nursery settings for our children. We’ve learnt a lot as to what is really important and Kindred Shortlands has it. It’s about having long-term, caring, invested and talented staff that care for your children wholeheartedly. Our daughter is progressing so
well socially, and educationally, with kind manners and great relationships. The variety and creativity that is offered by the staff also contribute to her development.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had no hesitation in sending our youngest son along to the nursery at Shortlands, many of the team have been in place for years and did a great job with our eldest 5 years earlier! Our youngest started in the baby section and the staff made it easy for him to settle in and get used to the new environment.
He has now moved into the toddler section and this was a seamless transition for him as the staff in both units worked together to make it easy. He loves going into the nursery and makes a point of cuddling all the staff as he goes in each morning, which is a great reflection on everyone who works there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one has attended Sunnyfields for well over two years and loves going every day. The staff are all really kind and clearly care a lot for the children. The staff are really helpful and go out of their way to accommodate additional requests. We will be sad to leave when it’s time for school
in September.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
We miss all our pre-schoolers when they grow and must leave us however, this next big adventure to big school is what we've been building towards in giving them the best possible foundation in early years that we can. It is our mission for all our little ones to create as many moments of awe and wonder as they can to inspire their imaginations, grow and thrive. It is such a privilege to be part of this key stage and help them develop into the individuals that they are.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was anxious about returning to work as we had faced difficulties with my child using a bottle, but the nursery was great in supporting us with the transition and providing timely updates. My child has flourished, and there are noticeable developments and changes. The team will work with us to work
on areas where we've been struggling.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
We are child-led, and you, as parents, know your children best, so we will always take instruction from you. As a big happy family, we strive to make the nursery a home-from-home for your little one and allow them the opportunities to create moments of awe and wonder in order to grow and thrive. We are here to help, and communication is a key point, so please do keep talking with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really love this nursery. We’ve used three other nurseries for our child care; one quite fancy looking, one quite basic and now Sunnyfields. The staff here are cheerful and bright; they talk to you as a parent in a human way, whereas elsewhere, we found hand-overs pretty robotic/copy-paste or unreliably
vague. They really engage with our son and take the time to show him all sorts of new things to do and foods to taste. For us, the place is full of heart, our son skips in each day, and I couldn’t recommend it strongly enough.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.
We are one big family at Sunnyfields, and all our parents are included in this. Your children are the most important thing to all of us, and we ensure that we treat them all as individuals and supply as much information as we can on their adventures whilst in their home from home. We help them to create as many moments of awe and wonder as possible so that they can grow and thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunnyfields is a lovely nursery where the staff are caring, and the children are happy. My daughter’s confidence has grown so much since joining 1.5 years ago, and she happily marches in on nursery days, excited to see friends

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
If our little ones are happy, then we are well on the way to achieving our mission of creating moments of awe and wonder so that our little ones can grow and thrive. We see ourselves as one big family, and we're so pleased that your daughter is happy and confident when in our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves preschool. She's been attending Sunnyfields for two years now, and I couldn't imagine her being anywhere else. We love everyone here; they are so friendly and kind.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
We're so pleased to hear that your daughter is continuing to enjoy her time with us at Sunnyfields. We see ourselves as a big family and, as such, treat all our little ones as our own. We love what we do, and we love having both of you as part of it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started, my wife and I have seen such a dramatic change in her social and communication skills. This is all down to the wonderful teaching, care and support she has received at the nursery. The staff are always so attentive and receptive to our needs and ensure that my daughter is
thriving. We are so happy that we chose to send our daughter here.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
It is wonderful to hear that your daughter is happy and settled with us and that you can see her development. We are one big family, and we treat the little ones as if they are our own. We help them develop by ensuring their individual needs are met and their personalities explored in the activities they do and the moments of awe and wonder they create in order for them to grow and thrive. We look forward to spending more time with her in her home from home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff at Sunnyfields are friendly and positive. They engage and communicate well with my son and us as parents.
We like that the nursery does a wide variety of daily activities, which our son enjoys.
We also like the various activities throughout the year, eg the Christmas play/party
and the Summer Fair too.
It’s a lovely nursery and both of our sons have been happy there.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
We love to encourage our little ones to learn through the activities they do and get them to use their imagination, curiosity and creativity. We are one big family, staff, children and parents, and this is what makes us that home from home where little ones are happy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunnyfields is an amazing place for little ones, with such a welcoming atmosphere, brilliant staff, and a real family feel. My kids have extra needs, and the nursery team tailors their approach to suit their abilities and makes them feel part of everything at the same time. Their development has really
accelerated since starting at Sunnyfields, and I know they are in great hands when I drop them off. Oh, and the food is great too. Couldn’t recommend them enough.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.
We love what we do, and we're pleased you do too. All our little ones have their own personalities, and we're just one big happy family who cares for each other. Our children are our mission, so it's from knowing them as individuals that gives us the ability to help them to develop, grow and thrive. We shall pass your compliments on to the chef.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 18-month-old daughter absolutely loves going to Sunnyfields and has felt settled and part of the family from day one. She has come on leaps and bounds since joining just before her first birthday, and in six months has started to walk, uttered her first words (now saying the names of her friends
and nursery staff!) and has tried so many different activities and meals that we would never have been able to do at home. I love seeing her photos and videos on the app (we'd love more!) as they make my day.
The ability to see what she has been eating and getting up to on the app is very helpful for our own meal planning at home, and the team genuinely cares and listens about what she gets up to at the weekends so they can talk about it at nursery. She clearly adores the staff, and it makes us, as parents, feel very safe in the knowledge that she is having a wonderful time. We particularly love the variety of food and the size of the classes.
Thank you to all Sunnyfield staff!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
It's amazing to see our little ones come on in leaps and bounds with their development, and we are here to help them all with this by encouraging them to create moments of awe and wonder so that they can expand their imaginations, creativity and curiosities. We find our app helps us share what the little people have been up to whilst in our home-from-home care, so we don't miss things at pick up. We love our nutritious menus and will pass on your comments to our chef.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice developing environment for kids. Very dedicated team with lots of patience and kindness but also firmness and discipline. We appreciate that our kid is in a place where he can play, learn, and have fun but also learn rules. We also like that children are learning how to support and help each
other. Good combination of outdoor and indoor activities. Always feedback from the team. Food seems healthy. Nice initiatives like the books that children can take home, the show and tale, and the sport. The Christmas party was very nice. Looks like different learning projects are done with children. We just regret that we don't have too often pictures on the app. All staff were very friendly. Expensive though, especially as the rate increased again after a recent increase already.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
We are one happy family here at Sunnyfields, and we treat the little ones as if they were our own. We encourage development through play, but we also try to instil values and manners. Our mission is to help our little ones to create as many moments of awe and wonder as possible so that they may grow and thrive. We love being social butterflies, so we will continue to hold social events so that all can be involved, and we will endeavour to work on ensuring that there are more photos and updates through the app.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.815)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.815) out of 10 for Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.815 for Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.815

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Lisa

Lisa Higgins

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am the Nursery Manager at Kindred Shortlands. I have been working in the Early Years since 2001 and have worked at this nursery since 2013 where I started as the Deputy Manager before becoming Manager in 2016. I hold a Level 3 Diploma & NVQ in Early Years Care and Education and both a Level 3 & 5 in Management and Leadership.


I have a real passion for Early Years and the importance of creating an environment where the children are happy, confident, thriving and inspired through ‘awe and wonder’ while also creating strong parent partnerships where a parent/carer feels part of their child’s journey with us and are confident leaving their children.


Also important to me and alongside my staff team is creating a homely feel for the children and their families as well as a working environment for the staff team where all are welcomed to be their individual selves and are encouraged and supported to achieve their career goals.


Sharon

Sharon Gray

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Hello, my name is Sharon and I have been working in childcare for the last 25 years with the last 7 years as a Deputy Manager.


Childcare has always been my passion and watching and helping the children grow and develop throughout their time at nursery is what makes my job so rewarding.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school accepts?

Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school Open?

Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school have capacity for?

Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school to the centre of Bromley?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.