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

Incredible nursery, after two weeks my boy was delighted to go to the nursery to learn and play, constant updates with your children's progress.
The advantage with language having Spanish as a second language in the nursery I couldn’t ask for more.

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

Thank you! For your review.
It's very nice to hear such nice comments about our service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School are amazing! My daughter and I feel very welcome each morning we attend. Very spacious and clean indoors and great area outside with heaps of equipment which my daughter loves and talks about all the way home! She has come on leaps and bounds since attending
and it's certainly showing at home, so thank you so much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Denbigh Under Fives Pre-School are always thinking about the children and how to help them learn, have fun, feel happy and secure! Very friendly and welcoming, involving the parents in their child’s learning.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager is extremely supportive and caring and the staff are very friendly and nice. They care about children’s feelings so much and tailor their approach to each individual child. I would highly recommend the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, very dedicated and friendly staff. The space is very clean, safe and it is such a great environment for children to thrive. We are very pleased with the nursery and our daughter loves being there.

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

Thank you, it is nice to hear you are happy with our service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Denbigh Under Fives is an excellent nursery which provides a nurturing environment. My 2-year-old son absolutely loves going there. We are always greeted with a big welcoming smile. All staff are super friendly, professional and caring. I am always given feedback about my son's progress and highlight
of his day. There is a very creative outdoor play area for the children to play. Denbigh's wonderful team is doing a fantastic job. I highly recommend this amazing nursery to anyone!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so impressed from the very beginning since my second child went to this school and now my third child. With the level of care and how they put 101 per cent efforts in care for my children. All the staff are welcoming, friendly and enthusiastic. Never seen teams like that. You seem to be all teamwork
and kindhearted people. All the activities are well planned and engaging. I am so honoured that my kids are part of Denbigh Under Fives.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Staff is very caring and has a homely atmosphere. Variety of indoor and outdoor activities. My little girl settled immediately and goes to nursery every morning with excitement. Would definitely recommend it.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all lovely and take a genuine interest in the children. They encourage them to make friends and as well as having fun the children also learn. I was very surprised when my 2-year-old started saying the days of the week!
They have a lovely garden where the children can play outside and
learn about nature. They also teach them to cook and make pottery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been so happy with Denbigh for our daughter. The staff are caring, attentive and very thoughtful and engaging with the children. They do fun activities with the children that involve cooking, singing, dancing, and learning about other cultures. We also appreciate that they make use of the outdoor
space and give the children time to play in the fresh air.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my child has been attending nursery I have seen an improvement in his speech and soft skills. Every day he learns something new. Also, the staff are very professional, I feel my child is safe and very well looked after. Overall, has been a very pleasant experience.

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

Thank you! so much for such a wonderful comments, It's also a pleasure to work along with parents like you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The lady who runs this beautiful, intimate nursery is on the ball in every way and is so kind and caring and truly cares for each and every child. During these difficult times, she and all staff have gone above and beyond to keep all parents informed and up to date.
It’s like dropping my little man
off with his other nanny when he goes in. Could not have asked for better. Thank you so much to all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery in London! With the most hard-working, dedicated, responsible, friendly and loving staff I have ever met! I am very overprotective of my child (as any other parent) and I feel that this nursery provides a safe, educational and fun environment for her. My daughter began in September this
year and she now sings nursery rhymes that they’ve taught her in English and Spanish! And so much more! It’s really great! I couldn’t recommend this place enough! Thank you for everything!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery. It is slightly different compared to other nurseries that's why I wanted to put my child there. Very warm and friendly place. Staff always welcome and full of ideas to keep children busy. They teach Spanish so that's a bonus. My daughter loves going there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has multiple food allergies, so when we were looking for a nursery the knowledge of how to manage allergies was on the top of our list. After researching nurseries in the area and attending the open days, Denbigh filled us with complete confidence. The staff are very caring and welcoming
and they have gone out of their way to ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for our daughter; they ensure that the activities are tailored so that she can join in and that measures are in place for snack and meal times.


Our daughter loves nursery and she has fostered a great relationship with the staff - she certainly feels very much at home there and since joining she has thrived in her social and language skills.


I cannot rate the staff highly enough and have already recommended it to a friend who has since joined and is also very happy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very delighted with Denbigh Under Fives. Our 3 daughters, 2 now in School and another still in, have enjoyed their time there. The staff are brilliant in the care of my little ones, always supportive particularly when struggling to settle and any concern regarding my daughter's development.


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have been part of events they have organised, good times and much fun, that our kids so far still in their memories.


I have absolutely no hesitation to recommend Denbigh Nursery to any parent. Until now one of the best of the best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery, my 9-year-old Son when he was two, used to go in this nursery. I recommended it to my friend and her child used to go there and she was happy.
Now, my twins, two-year-old boys are going to this nursery. When they started one of them used to cry, but now they love to go there
and that shows me due to the kindness of the staff there. They are friendly and hard working, that's why I love the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really, really love this nursery. All the teachers are so friendly and give a warm welcoming to both child and parents. It was my first and only choice, due to previous family members going and I’m really happy with my choice. It's a really nice loving and calm place. My son is two years old and literally
doesn't leave my side.
For the first week I did some settling with him, and felt really at home, on the second week there were a few tears but it is literally his third week being here and he’s completely settling in a lot quicker than I thought. He is now starting to say bye to me and I’m so proud of him and very thankful to the staff for making him feel so welcome and happy there.
I wouldn’t ask for a better place for my son to be. An amazing place which has got a good outdoor space to which is perfect because kids love being outside.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery! When I pick her up from school she is always upbeat and excited to tell me about all the things she did that day. It is very clear to me that the staff at Denbigh Under Fives really care for their children. They are also very flexible at meeting the needs of the child
as well as the parents. Great little nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter would live at Denbeigh Under Five's if she could. She always has such a positive attitude when entering and leaving nursery. The love that she is given by her carers at the nursery is that of a families, with love and discipline and I'm ever so grateful. Her progress is outstanding and the
support to families is exceptional.
Overall 100% OUTSTANDING.

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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.