Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School

Etheline Holder Hall, 5B Denbigh Road, off Portobello & Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SJ
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9.9 85 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 (85)

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Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School has 85 reviews.

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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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What an awesome nursery. The location is brilliant and is very central for us to access. My daughter loves attending and always receives a warm welcome. Denbigh offers attention to detail ensuring that the children enjoy their experience and the handover from staff about my daughter's progress is always
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely excellent, all the staff are incredible with the children, they teach them a lot, to develop their creativity, motor skills and language, the place really feels very homey because of the warmth of all their staff, my son always tells me about all the activities that they do and I am really
delighted.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I recently had the pleasure of enrolling my two-year-old daughter at a fantastic nursery and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment we walked through the door, the staff made us feel welcome and at ease.
One of my biggest concerns was that my daughter was scared of being around
people she didn't know. But the caring and patient staff at the nursery took the time to get to know my daughter and made sure she felt comfortable and safe. They created a warm and nurturing environment where my daughter was able to blossom and grow.
The classrooms are bright and colourful. There are also plenty of outdoor play areas, which is great for getting the children active and engaged in nature.
Overall, I can't recommend this nursery highly enough. It has been a wonderful experience for my daughter and for our family. If you're looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for your child, this nursery is definitely worth considering.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my son started he’s become more confident and talkative. Staff at Denbigh were great at helping him settle in the mornings. My son has learnt so many words in different languages. We recently had a Mother’s Day breakfast which was fabulous both me and my son enjoyed it very much!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly, I can't thank enough the manager and her team! My daughter adjusted really well (with a little time and patience) and she loves it! It's a lovely location and I'm amazed at watching my little one grow to be a confident and strong-minded little being.
Can't thank them enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really happy we have found this amazing nursery in London! My son is so happy and learns a lot there. This is a great place to learn the fundamental skills for this century. The staff are really good and always care for the kids. Thank you again for everything.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two daughters, two year old and three years old, are so happy from the first moment they started at the nursery. They love all the staff who are really hard-working, friendly and good at communication, they are so familiar which is so important and peaceful for me to leave my daughters in this lovely
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have sent both our children to Denbigh under Fives (our son is 11 years of age now and our daughter 2), and I have to say they are the most attentive, kind and hard-working group of teachers I have come across. The effort they put into each and every child is 2nd to none! They are organised and totally
understand how to deal with awkward conversations or situations in a professional manner. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, and reading it makes us feel our hard work is well appreciated and gives us motivation to continue. And with the luck of having supportive parents, we will always keep doing our best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Denbigh is such a nurturing place for your children to grow. Full of support, encouragement and love. I feel very grateful to have had my two children there for the past two years and we will miss it very much!

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

Thank you so much! We also miss all of you, the children and wonderful parents like both of you. Hope to meet you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot put into words how amazing this nursery is. Since joining my 2-year-old son has become more interactive and has begun saying words. The communication from the staff is incredible. You can really tell that they care and I am so comfortable leaving my child. He is very happy! They engage children
in a range of different activities and share the work that children create with parents as well as uploading amazing pictures. I can not wait for my little one to go full-time!

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

I've got tears in my eyes. Thank you so much, it feels really nice to get such wonderful feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. The children are well looked after. The teachers are very kind and proactive and it's clear that they spend a lot of time thinking about the children and designing activities. Would not hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone.

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

Thank you, so much for such a nice review. We just try to give our children the best and happiest first experience in their education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it very much and it's the best nursery that I have seen! She is always happy whenever she is there and as I parent I feel it's the safest, cleanest and overall boosts her confidence in speaking and learning too. The staff are amazing and helpful. The best nursery so far!

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! When you came back to us, we were happy that after trying a couple more nurseries you choose to come back. And it is wonderful to have a very nice family like yours being part of our Denbigh family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two sons started nursery last year and I'm so happy because it has good staff, is safe and clean. The teachers are good, they have a nice garden that keeps the kids safe and sound. It is wonderful and has friendly staff.

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

Thank you for your very nice comments.
We feel very lucky to have such wonderful families, like yours.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had tried a few nurseries for our little one and Denbigh is by far her favourite. Our favourite too! The manager and the team are so loving and caring. It feels like a home from home and I’m so relaxed knowing that our little one is having a great time. She looks forward to going back to see her
friend and teachers. She has developed so much. She’s 2.5 years old and doesn’t stop talking now! So glad that we found it. A true hidden gem and also good value.

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

Thank you! So much for such a wonderful review as you said we feel like a big family.
And we are very lucky to have such a wonderful family like yours.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since April 2021 and the level of care and experience is amazing.
The staff are incredibly friendly and professional and the nursery is managed by someone who has many years of experience. I decided to choose this nursery because of word of mouth. My brother’s
three boys all attended and they have always been so happy there.
Overall, I feel my son is always in good hands and he’s learnt so much since attending Denbigh under-fives pre-school. Highly recommended.

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

Thank you so much for such beautiful feedback.
We really appreciated it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first son attended this nursery and was always very happy so now my youngest daughter started attending as well. She has been very happy in Denbigh as well. The team in the nursery is very kind and always goes the extra mile with the children.

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

Thank you so much for such wonderful feedback.
It’s nice to feel valued.
We just love doing our jobs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Denbigh nursery in January and she loves it, she has thrived in her development and is always excited to go. The staff are excellent, very reassuring, professional and kind. They keep you fully informed of everything to do with your little one and offer great parent workshops. They
also go above and beyond to make sure my daughter is involved in every activity. I feel secure in the knowledge that my daughter is in very safe capable care when she’s not with me.

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

Thank you so much for such nice feedback.
We feel very happy to have you as part of our family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and her team have created an environment where children can develop safely, enjoy themselves, learn etc. I have really seen the difference in my son since he started attending Denbigh. I can only recommend this nursery very strongly!

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

Thank you so much for such wonderful feedback, we really appreciated it and feel fortunate to have you all as part of our family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care for children's amazing, they give a lot of love to the children.
They care for my son extremely well, they support us a lot.
My son loves the place and the teachers. Was a very good time for him in the nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.942)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.942 for Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (316 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 330 Ratings = 4.942

  • 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 28 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 28 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.