Park Hill School & Nursery

8 Queen's Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7SH
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9.8 40 Reviews
  • Park Hill School & Nursery, Kingston upon Thames
Park Hill School & Nursery is a small and welcoming independent school and nursery for children over the age of two, offering term time or full year care sessions.

The setting was established in 1949 in a large Victorian house in large grounds and provides children with a caring, nurturing and unique learning environment where they are supported to develop and grow.

Park Hill develops children as a whole and offers a foundation for well-balanced, confident children.

A team of highly qualified and skilled teachers support children through a rich curriculum and small classes allow children to receive a tailored individual education.

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Care Provided by Park Hill School & Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Saffron Blevin (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 44
  • 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
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Park Hill School & Nursery

  • They have term time and full time fees available, £100 non-refundable registration fee and a £500 deposit.
  • Parking

  • Metred parking.


Park Hill School & Nursery Reviews (40)

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Park Hill School & Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Park Hill School & Nursery has 40 reviews.

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Review from Kasja B (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We had a wonderful experience with Park Hill. The staff is attentive and caring, creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children. The facilities are clean and well maintained and we really appreciate the creative and educational activities offered. Our son has thrived at Park Hill and we
couldn't be happier with our choice. We look forward to many more years at Park Hill School & Nursery. Highly recommended!

Reply from Saffron Blevin, Nursery manager at Park Hill School & Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of the nursery and school. It has been a pleasure seeing your son grow and develop with us and we look forward to many more years supporting him and your family.


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Review from Y D (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has experienced a significant transition (moving and changing nursery at the same time) during the time she joined Park Hill. Her settling sessions have soon become a heartbreaking scene for me. However all the teachers in her class were very supportive, they have tried different approaches
and ways to help my daughter during this difficult time, slowly to rebuild her confidence, and now she becomes herself again, happy and confident!

Reply from Saffron Blevin, Nursery manager at Park Hill School & Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments, we have loved seeing your daughter grow in her confidence with us and whilst exploring her new environment.


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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Park Hill School and Nursery is a warm, nurturing and caring place to be. My child has never not wanted to go. He has made some lovely friends and talks about his experiences with animation and excitement. The staffing team take extra care to develop each child with a focus on individual needs. They
build close relationships with the children due to it being relatively small. The learning and extracurricular activity is delivered to a very good level. It's home from home and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others!

Reply from Saffron Blevin, Nursery Manager at Park Hill School & Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our nursery. It has been a joy having your son with us this year and seeing him grow and develop.


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Review from Azamat U (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined Park Hill School & Nursery (second steps) this school year after a move from overseas. Initially, we thought he would struggle with adaptation to a new environment but he's been quite happy to go there every day from the very beginning. He is full of joy whenever we pick him up and surely
likes spending time there. Thanks to the teachers and staff for taking care of our little ones.

Reply from Saffron Blevin, Nursery Manager at Park Hill School & Nursery

Thank you for your review, it has been great to be part of your son’s journey and see him develop his inquisitive nature.


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Review from Y Z (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy joined Park Hill Nursery when he was two. He was very shy at the beginning and was not social at all. The teachers were very patient and caring to help him settle in. After six months, he is quite confident, talkative and outgoing. He enjoys various activities at nursery and has developed a lot
in his language/communication. He is also very social now and interacts with peers/teachers actively. We can feel he is very happy in this nursery.

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Park Hill nursery since she was two years old. Teachers are excellent, they give private attention to each child and help with their specific developments and needs. Nursery benefits from schools' outdoor and indoor spaces and children often play in the outdoor areas
and get fresh air all the time even during winter months. Our daughter developed herself a lot since she started Park Hill, she is now in Second Steps in the nursery and she literally loves going to Park Hill. As full-time working parents, we feel very lucky to know that our daughter is in good hands during the day. The only thing that the nursery can improve is the daily communication with the parents, we wish we would learn more about their daily activities and meals. But apart from that, we are very happy with the nursery and wish our daughter to continue to the preparatory school.

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Review from Nowlan S (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Park Hill has provided a nurturing and wholesome environment for our son to develop in nursery. Having kept him at home during the pandemic until he was two, he had some catching up to do. A year later his growth has been amazing to watch. He has grown in confidence and is fond of all the staff. Impressively
the nursery is constantly evaluating areas for development and regularly communicate any feedback on what they are doing and what we can do to reinforce things. Could not recommend it more highly.

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Review from Fran V (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Park Hill Nursery from first steps (2 years old) to second steps and has now left ready for reception. It's been a great nursery. The teachers and staff were always very friendly and welcoming. My daughter was always happy to go to nursery and done many fun things there.
I would definitely use the nursery again. Thank you all at Park Hill School for making my daughter and my experience a lovely one!

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Review from I G (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has recently started at the nursery and has been made to feel very welcome. As a result of the care, he has settled in quickly and particularly loves the outdoor facilities. Within a few short weeks, we have noticed his vocabulary expanding and his curiosity for learning has increased. I would
thoroughly recommend the nursery and wish we had found it sooner!

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Review from Krikaran S (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Parkhill Nursery is run by a fabulous team of specialist nursery teachers and teaching assistants. Both of my children have been enrolled at the nursery and we as parents can’t speak more highly of the level of care and nurturing that they received there. As parents, you often wonder if your child will
be happy once you have dropped them off or whether they are struggling, but you can rest assured that the team go out of their way to ensure that they are entertained throughout the day and will support parents to overcome any initial teething issues when they first start. The Manager and her team played a vital role in helping get my daughter settled in so quickly, especially with her having had little to no time away from my wife and I, due to the Covid pandemic. They have left a delightful, lasting impression on her, to the point that her eyes light up when we mention her teacher's names or that she will be going to school that morning. We can’t thank them enough!

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son moved from a day nursery to Park Hill School & Nursery for Second Steps and settled in immediately. The staff are welcoming and enthusiastic and, even with the many Covid restrictions, good at involving you in your child’s progress. It was a great foundation for his move to reception this year.
The nursery classes are very much included with the rest of the school and are involved in things like school productions which is great for them (and very sweet). I would definitely recommend Park Hill.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Park Hill has provided an attentive and nurturing environment for our three children. Both First and Second Steps staff are highly qualified and keep parents informed of the progress of children and work collaboratively to ensure that children achieve their best.

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Review from Kathryn A (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Park Hill is a wonderful nursery. Our son, who started there when just turned two, has absolutely flourished. Now in his pre-school year, and thanks to the brilliant teachers and staff, he is confident, happy and making brilliant progress in all aspects of learning (from maths to woodland school and
everything in between). The whole school ethos gives even the littlest children a real sense of belonging and great role models to look up to. I would recommend the nursery to anyone looking to give their child a great foundation to take into their school years and beyond.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is now in his second year at Park Hill School & Nursery and we're really happy there. It's a wonderful environment where the teachers are attentive and proactive, as well as incredibly creative with their daily activities.
When we did the initial visit, the Headmaster took us round for a tour
and we were able to visit each class. When we got to Year 6 (age 10-11), the Headmaster asked what the children were up to; one little girl said that they had been reading the Shakespeare play Richard III, another rose to say that they'd all written their own version of the play, and then a final child got up to say that one of those plays had been chosen and they were going to make it on green screen.
I was struck not just by the confidence and the engagement of the children, but also the opportunities they were being given - I'd have loved that when I was little - with that and the classroom technology focus, it's an easy decision to keep our son here right the way through.

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Review from Aisha K (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have flourished at Park Hill. The best decision I have made for their future. A small school with small classes which means extra attention. There's a real community amongst the parents and the school.

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Review from Alessia G (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My girl has blossomed at Park Hill. The teachers are caring and very attentive, we could not be happier. The staff as well is always very positive, there is always a welcoming smile when they open the door and you feel you are leaving your child in good hands, which is very important for parents!

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Review from Martijn T (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended nursery and reception since January 2018 and we are extremely happy with the school, the staff, the overall quality of the teaching and most importantly, the progress our son has made since. We are also very happy with the school direction under the Headteacher.


Strongly recommended!


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Review from David J (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A first-class nursery that I would highly recommend to others. Blend really well academia, care and fun.

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Review from Erin H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son goes to Park Hill School & Nursery and has enjoyed the full weight of enthusiasm and creativity of the teachers, staff and principal!

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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Park Hill School & Nursery since he turned two.
First Steps was a lovely nurturing environment with really caring teachers. Since he joined Second Steps last September he has really grown up; the teachers are very dedicated to the development of each child. They hold many events
throughout the year so we feel part of the school community. Great nursery and school!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.832)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10 for Park Hill School & Nursery 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.832 for Park Hill School & Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (239 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 286 Ratings = 4.832

  • 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 Park Hill School & Nursery is based on 24 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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 24 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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Saffron

Saffron Blevin

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I am passionate about seeing children learn and develop from their individual starting points and believe strongly that parents are part of allowing children to develop and achieve their potential. I enjoy creating environments and experiences for the children to explore.


Along with the rest of the nursery team we are here for you and your children each day and create memorable experiences to allow them to develop.


I hold an early years teacher qualification and always like to develop my knowledge further in line with current research and developments to the early years sector.


I am here to answer your questions and if you are interested in our setting for your child please do not hesitate to contact me.


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