Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Etheline Holder Hall, 5B Denbigh Road, off Portobello & Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SJ
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9.9 84 Reviews
  • Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School, London
Denbigh Under Fives Group is dedicated to childcare that is quality and affordable, welcoming children from two to five years of age as a parent-run charity.

Diversity through language and culture and parent involvement. Teachers (and children) come from different cultures and speak several languages. This diversity is shared with the children through songs, rhymes and Spanish lessons.

Hygiene, nutrition and safety are important at Denbigh, which also has access to a fully enclosed secure garden giving ample time for outdoor play and learning.

Care Provided by Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School
  • Person in charge
  • Lilliana Carretero (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 6
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1174244
  • Total Places for Children
  • 30
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 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
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

  • £10.00 per hour


Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School Reviews (84)

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Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School has 84 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good staff working with children in professional way. Lovely environment, good manner from every staff member. Children are well looked after.
I will recommend every parent who is looking for a nursery place.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always so lovely and welcoming to my twin boys!
My daughter went here many years ago and I'm so glad I put the twins in. The twins talk about the nursery teachers all day and get sad when they are not going to nursery the next day!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love being at the Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School. Every time they are involved with new activities to help them learn and progress. The nursery is incredible the staff are amazing I'm sure many parents would also agree.
I also would like to comment on the Nursery to prepare lunch food
for the children as it's hard for the parents to bring packed lunches every day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Denbigh Under Fives has changed my son completely for the better! So grateful for all the ladies' hard work with these kids, honestly it shows. He absolutely loves it, do not get tired of recommending this nursery for kids. This is my second child attending and I will continue to use their services.
Truly love them!

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you for a nice review. It's nice to see families coming back and that is why we feel our setting is like a big family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely best of the best. The staff have a family-like approach to the children and kids feel genuinely loved. My daughter always tells me how she misses her nursery on weekends or holidays. I couldn’t recommend more.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you! So much.
That is exactly what we feel a big happy family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending nursery for over a year. She is so happy and tells me daily about her friends and the activities she’s participated in. Most recently about ballet and how ‘cool’ her teachers are. I’ve personally participated with the nursery doing PE so have seen first hand. This is the
best Nursery. Clean, trusted and so family friendly. I can’t wait to see my daughter perform ‘I’m a little star’ in the Christmas play. Thank you to the manager and the team. Best Nursery!

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you! So much for such a wonderful review, we will always continue to provide the best for our children to help them have happy, first educational experiences.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son gets very excited knowing that he is going to nursery in the mornings and when we are on the way home after nursery he has so much to talk about. It’s very nice to see that he has settled in so well with all the staff and kids there.
The staff at the Denbigh are so delightful, they continue
to keep you updated with everything that’s going on at the nursery and with your child.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you for such a nice review, we love giving children not only opportunities to learn but also to feel in a home environment to make them feel secure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Friendly, intimate, helpful and understanding staff. My son enjoys attending and is making good progress with speech etc!
He enjoys activities such as planting, and painting and has made friends.
I highly recommend Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you, for a nice review.
It’s nice to have the opportunity to see how children develop in our setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery and he settled in very quickly. He enjoys the days he spends at nursery and his development has excelled. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They create a safe environment for my child and are very accommodating.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you! We just try to make children first education experience a happy one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel incredibly fortunate to have enrolled our daughter at Denbigh Preschool Nursery, and we couldn't be happier with the exceptional care and education she has received. From the moment we stepped through the doors, the warm and nurturing environment was evident. The staff at Denbigh Pre-School
truly go above and beyond to create a positive and stimulating atmosphere for the children. It's clear that they are passionate about what they do and deeply committed to the well-being and development of each child. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, striking a perfect balance between structured learning and play-based exploration. In summary, Denbigh Preschool Nursery has exceeded our expectations in every aspect. We wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent seeking a nurturing, educational, and enriching environment for their child. Thank you, Denbigh Preschool, for making our daughter's early learning experience truly special.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you so much, this beautiful review makes our work worthy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm thrilled to share my positive experience of Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School. The caring staff create a warm and engaging environment, fostering my son's development with enriching activities. The focus on safety, coupled with their genuine love for the children, makes it a reassuring choice for any
parent. I appreciate the nursery's commitment to creating a joyful and educational space for our little ones to flourish. My husband and I are very thankful to the staff for taking such good care of our son.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you so much.
We feel very blessed to have such a nice children in our nursery.
And supportive parents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy that we chose Denbigh for our daughter. Great location. The staff are super friendly, attentive and caring and my daughter really enjoys her time there. She comes home happy and is able to tell me all about the fun activities she has experienced. The team take great care to settle
the children when they first start and provide regular updates on app/in person. Highly recommend Denbigh!

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you so much for such wonderful review! We feel lucky to have parents that appreciate our work.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In September 2023 my son began nursery for the first time. The experience was nerve-wracking for me, given he's my first child and it marked our initial separation during parts of the day. The Denbigh manager and staff, understanding my concerns, went out of their way to facilitate my son's adjustment,
creating a sense of relaxation and support for me.
Observing the staff and children, it's evident that the kids are genuinely happy, benefiting from the love and attention provided by the staff. The classroom itself exudes coziness and is filled with various exciting trinkets and activities that would captivate any toddler's inquisitive nature.
Overall, I'm delighted with the care my son is receiving, contributing to the establishment of a strong foundation for his early development.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We just try to provide a happy environment and is so nice to read all this beautiful comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with this nursery. I feel I need to do a review as I didn’t have enough time in two weeks to reflect overall on what this nursery offers. I’m really happy with all the staff's knowledge and skills and my child's progress.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you! so much for such a wonderful review.
We are happy to be able to provide the best first experience in education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We went through a couple of nurseries (in which my little boy was not happy) before finding Denbigh and we are so glad we did. Now both my children have attended (one still does) Denbigh and have thrived there. It’s a lovely nursery where the manager and her team are very nurturing. My little one always
comes out happy and chatty with a lot of new things to tell me.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would really recommend this nursery, my son has been attending this nursery for more than one year now, all staff are very cooperative, helpful and they look after all children with full dedication and wholeheartedly.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you, so much for your wonderful comments, happy to know how you feel about our service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to school everyday. Denbigh is a good place for nurturing and preparing children for primary school. The teachers are kind, attentive and understanding of children's needs.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you for such nice comments, we love our jobs!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really warm staff, lots of events for parents to feel community within the nursery. Really diverse and interesting topics taught. My daughter didn’t take well to another local nursery but Denbigh allows you to sit in with them which helped my child feel settled incredibly quickly.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you! We feel, as you said, a big family and the wonderful relationship between parents and staff is the bridge to our success.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love the nursery, my daughter went there eight years ago and now my two-year-old son goes. The staff are all amazing, they teach Spanish to the kids. The nursery is always clean and tidy, they have many activities indoors and outdoors. My son loves his days at nursery, I would not choose any other
childcare provider for my kids. Highly recommend it to all my family and friends.

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you so much for such nice comments.
We feel very privileged to have nice families like yours.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best pre-school we’ve ever had! My daughter runs there every morning and obviously this is the most important thing for every parent. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

Reply from Lilliana Carretero, Manager at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Thank you! We also feel happy to have parents like you.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.940)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10 for Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.940 for Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (304 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 318 Ratings = 4.94

  • 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 Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School is based on 27 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 27 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 (5)

Liliana

Liliana Carreteri

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2008

I'm very passionate about my role.
I believe children the first experience in education must be happy and individual depending on each child likes and needs.
At Denbigh, we make sure that children happiness are the first target to meet.


Eun-hee

Eun-hee Song

Job Title: Early year's practitioner

Joined: 2008

Eun-hee is very loving and caring and has an excellent skill to make children focus on her storytelling.


Aicha

Aicha Bendayhia

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2021

Aicha is conscientious, highly motivated, very reliable and flexible and she has the ability to inspire and enthuse children.


Mina

Mina Phelan

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2012

Mina enjoys being around children, she is really good at supporting them to settle in.


Margarida Leonor Viera

Margarida Leonor Viera Cande

Job Title: Nursery Assisstant

Joined: 2021

Margarida is a friendly happy person. she is helping all around the nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School accepts?

Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School Open?

Denbigh Under Fives 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 Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School have capacity for?

Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School to the centre of London?

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