Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school

19 Bromley Grove, Shortlands, Bromley BR2 0LP
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9.8 27 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.

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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 (27)

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Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.828) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school has 27 reviews.

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Review from M M (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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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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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t be happier with Sunnyfields. My eldest son attended Sunnyfields from 2017-2021 until he started school. I continue to have two children at the nursery in the preschool and babies' rooms. The staff are child-focused, and above all, kind and caring. They really get to know each child for who
they are and work incredibly hard to ensure all children feel safe and flourish. The staff are clearly happy and loyal - the manager, deputy manager, and third in charge have been there our whole 5.5 years. The wonderful cook deserves a special mention - she cooks wonderful food and accommodates my children's complex allergies. The set-up in a large house with lots of natural light and outdoor space is lovely, and it feels like an environment for the children - a home from home. The nursery has a strong community feel and organises regular family and staff events, attends the local church and library and does local walks. This is a special place. 100% recommended.

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

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation.
What can we say; your review has hit the nail on the head with everything we try to do. We are that home-from-home environment where parents have to feel happy and at ease to leave their most precious little ones in our care. We are one big happy family, and we're glad this shines through. All our little ones are individuals, and it's our vocation to ensure that they are all given the opportunity and encouraged to create moments of awe and wonder in order for their imagination, creativity and curiosity to grow and thrive. We shall pass your compliments on to our chef, and we'll continue doing what we are doing.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is very happy at Sunnfields Day Nursery Bromley. She is always excited to go in the morning. She has developed strong bonds with the staff and close friendships with the other children. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Overall, we are very satisfied.

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

Thank you for your kind review.
We love what we do, and we're so pleased that you feel your daughter is settled and happy within our nursery family. Excitement about attending and learning is a great accolade for us.


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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good environment and team.
All of the staff are fantastic and supportive. The child is very happy to go to nursery each day and has formed some really close bonds with children and carers alike.

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

Thank you for your kind review.
We see ourselves as a family, and we're so pleased that your little one and you are part of that with us. We are here for all their development needs, and we look forward to creating many more moments of awe and wonder so that they can grow and thrive.


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Review from Ian G (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have been to Sunnyfields Day Nursery Bromley, and both love it! Our eldest has now gone off to school and still talks fondly of her time at Sunnyfields, and our youngest is still there, having started at the age of 11 months old.
Always greeted with a smile at the door in the
mornings and evenings and feel very confident we’re leaving our kids in safe hands.
Good food is given at meal times and loads of great activities for them during the day.
The staff are all so nice and seem to genuinely enjoy their work.
We’ve recommended it to friends who have chosen to join from other nurseries, and they’re really pleased they did.

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

Thank you for your kind words and recommendations.
We love what we do, and it's great to hear that you can see and feel that in everything we do for your little ones. We're here to provide a foundation for them to grow and thrive, and it's amazing to hear how your daughter has gone on to her next big adventure of school but has not forgotten the fun she had whilst with us. We will continue to be the home-from-home environment that your youngest needs and look forward to making many more moments of awe and wonder together.


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Review from Elena S (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't recommend Sunnyfields enough! Set in a beautiful building - three large rooms even baby room with it. Unlike many other nurseries I had seen, even the baby room with its adjoining sleeping room and own outdoor area. Loved that the rooms weren't really heavily occupied. The rooms are clean, full
of amazing toys, activities, arts and craft equipment which kept my children really entertained throughout the day. Great large rear garden with climbing frames and tunnels, mud kitchen and ride on toys and trikes etc. Amazing care from a stable and close-knit team. Real ‘family’ feel and personal touch. Thank you so much to the Manager and the team for looking after my three! Go visit, you won’t be disappointed.

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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Sunnyfields since April 2018 when she just turned one. She has loved every minute and I have never found it so easy to leave her knowing she is in good hands and enjoying her days! She has an amazing keyworker and the nursery are very attentive when we may need extra days and
sessions. She is showing above target in a lot of areas and I strongly believe this is with the help of Sunnyfields. Thank you so much!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.828)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.828) 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.828 for Kindred Shortlands Nursery and Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (159 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.828

  • 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 14 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 14 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.


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