Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Grove Hall, Grove Park, Carshalton SM5 3AL
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9.9 23 Reviews
  • Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School, Carshalton
The Carshalton Day Nursery & Preschool offers an enjoyable and stimulating environment in which children aged 0 to 5 years can explore, develop, and grow.

The nursery use the Early Years Foundation Stage as the framework within which staff provide excellent care and education for children. Enabling children to discover through planned learning, exploration, and focused activities.

There is also a fantastic outdoor space to play in, where children explore, take risks, and challenge their physical development.

The team promote parent partnerships and are committed to meeting the needs of the children by consulting with parents and carers on a regular basis.

Care Provided by Little Garden The Carshalton Day 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
  • Fae Coleman (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 42
  • Age Range
    • from 0 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

Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (23)

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Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School has 23 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Carshalton Day Nursery for the past almost two months, he has settled almost instantly, he asks to go every morning and we are extremely happy with the standard of care and activities they provide him with. It is so nice to see how much he enjoys going there and we feel very
comforted as to how well cared for he is there.
The communication with the staff is excellent and they are all very caring individuals who strive to bring out the best in the children who attend.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear how quickly your son settled in and how much he enjoys coming each day. It means so much to know you feel comforted by the care he receives and the support from our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to this nursery. She started at this nursery in September. They were fantastic with the transition from the other nursery. They do lots of activities indoors and outdoors. They deeply care about the kids and all teachers are very kind. Really suggest.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! It's wonderful to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time at the nursery and that the transition went so smoothly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, my son loves it here. The team are all approachable and are always helpful and have time for questions or a general chit chat. They have been really flexible and understanding with requests.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your son loves it here and that you've had such a positive experience with our team. It's always our goal to create a welcoming and supportive environment for both children and parents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Putting my 2 year old son into nursery was an emotional rollercoaster for me. This was the first time I had to trust people I didn't know to care for my baby. I made the right decision choosing The Carshalton Day Nursery. From the settling-in sessions to now I have had constant communication, help and
additional resources to help us along the way. I love the app used to inform us on what's happened in the day and to show my son's learning journey. Didn't think I'd get there but I'm super excited to even send my 8 month old soon. Lovely staff all around amazing Team!

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

It's heart warming to hear how positive your experience has been with The Carshalton Day Nursery! Trusting others with your child's care is such a big step, and it's wonderful that the nursery provided such strong support, communication, and resources to ease the transition. It's great to hear the nursery team have created an environment of trust and care, and it's lovely that you're already excited about sending your 8-month-old.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Carshalton Day Nursery have been the most amazing nursery for our child. They include us in all daily activities and meals and our child leaves happy every day. There is nothing they haven't thought of when it comes to the safety of our child and the growth we have seen in her in the last year has been
amazing. The meals are amazing and have encouraged our child to eat a wider variety and the staff are lovely. I couldn't recommend a better nursery.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for sharing such a glowing review of Carshalton Day Nursery! It's heartwarming to hear about the positive impact they've had on your child's development and happiness.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with my grandson's nursery. He's come so far this year since last year and the care that is given is amazing. The staff are absolutely beautiful people and the manager is great, such a lovely woman. I love how she takes care of my grandson and the bond that she has with all the children
is amazing. The nursery is very clean, they have so much to learn and play with and all the activities that the manager arranges as well. He enjoys the snacks and meals and I would recommend it to other people.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear how much your grandson has progressed and how happy you are with the care he receives. It's wonderful to know that the team, especially the manager, have built such strong bonds with the children. We take great pride in providing a clean, engaging environment with fun activities, and we're so glad he's enjoying the meals and snacks as well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Managed to see my little boy take his first independent steps when picking him up from nursery. Really put this down to the great set-up the nursery has mixing the smaller children with the older ones (separated by a little fenced area). It was one of the reasons why we chose Little Garden over some
of the larger ones which felt too sectioned off. Seeing and learning from older children has really helped our little one develop with confidence. The staff are all fantastic and constantly encourage the children to have fun while learning. Would highly recommend it, especially for children with no older siblings to learn from. A great nursery with a lovely set-up, very pleased we chose Little Garden.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Oh, what a magical moment to witness your little boy take his first independent steps! We're thrilled that our mixed-age setup contributed to his confidence and development. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment where children learn from each other, and your feedback is heartwarming. Our fantastic staff is dedicated to encouraging fun and learning every day. Thank you for your high recommendation and for choosing Little Garden - we're so pleased to be part of your son's journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love the nursery and feel really happy leaving my child here. I know that all the staff have his welfare as a priority. He loves nursery and doing water play and they have introduced him to lots of new foods.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear that you feel happy and confident leaving your child with us. We're delighted that he enjoys nursery, especially the water play and new foods. Prioritising his welfare is our top priority, and your satisfaction is our greatest reward. We're so happy to have you as part of our nursery family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having my son start at The Carshalton Day Nursery has been the most positive experience and transition. The moment I walked in and saw the space, how happy the children were and the professionalism and kindness of the staff. I was sold! The staff make the nursery feel like an extension of our family.
We love it here.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Your kind words have us beaming! We're ecstatic that The Carshalton Day Nursery has been such a positive experience for your son. Creating a happy and professional environment where children thrive is our passion, and knowing it feels like an extension of your family is the highest compliment. We love having you here, and your support means the world to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can honestly say that this nursery has been amazing in so many ways. The confidence and pride my child has had since attending has grown so much. He is always talking about how much he loves his nursery and teachers. He has made an amazing little friendship group. We were told by his school his writing
was very good for his age and I credit the hard work of the teachers. If I could I'd send him here forever. The best place and people created a lovely community.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Wow, what a glowing review! We're over the moon to hear about your child's newfound confidence and pride. It's fantastic that he loves his nursery, and teachers, and has made a wonderful friendship group. We're delighted that our hard work has been recognised in his impressive writing skills. If only we could keep him forever too! Thank you for being part of our lovely community and for your heartfelt words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Me and my husband had an absolutely great experience in the nursery. The staff are so approachable, helpful and caring. Our daughter had difficulties at the beginning and the help we received was absolutely professional and we couldn't have asked for more. The result was that our child woke up every
morning and asked when we could go to school she couldn't wait. In all the activities, learning and games we saw great progress. We recommend the nursery to all our friends. Thanks a lot for everything. Wishing you all the best.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Your kind words have us smiling from ear to ear! We're thrilled that you and your husband had such a positive experience with us. Helping your daughter overcome her initial difficulties and seeing her excitement to come to school each day warms our hearts. Watching her progress through activities, learning, and games has been a joy. Thank you for recommending us to your friends and for your heartfelt wishes. We wish you all the best too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy at the nursery. I appreciate the kind and caring staff and good management. Also, homemade hot meals and the nursery make my life easier.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is very happy at our nursery! Our kind and caring staff, alongside good management and homemade hot meals, aim to make life easier for both children and parents. Your appreciation means so much to us. Thank you for your wonderful review - we're delighted to be part of your daughter's happiness and development!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely thrived since she has joined the nursery. I am blown away by her advance in words and intelligence over the last 6 months She constantly chats about the staff and other kids and barely says bye as she walks in. She also clearly loves all staff! I feel so happy leaving her here and
trust she is looked after so well.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was a great experience. We are so happy with our son's development. He has really flourished. Thank you to all the amazing staff.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Awesome team, awesome facilities, happy little munchkin. All you could ask for a busy little toddler who needs a lot of stimulation and entertainment. Our little one’s development has come on leaps and bounds since going in full-time. Really happy with the different activities and space for the little
ones to run.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nephew has been attending Little Garden since December 2023 and since then, he has grown in confidence and is showing everyone what he has been learning with his songs. I have collected on a few occasions and the staff are always happy and very friendly easy to talk to and ask about the day, they
provide sports and music sessions for all the children.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad to hear that your nephew has grown in confidence and is showing everyone what he has been learning with his songs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves going to preschool each day. It is his favourite place to be. The teachers are wise, caring and great role models. Our son loves playing in the garden and the wide range of activities from the reading corner to the fit-and-fun sessions. The preschool provides incredibly important and valuable
life skills in helping children to socialise and be ready for primary school. This is all done in a natural and age-appropriate way. Our son asks to go to nursery every day and for us that speaks volumes about the brilliant experience at the preschool.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted your son loves preschool and enjoys the activities. It's wonderful to hear he's thriving and eagerly looks forward to coming every day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery in September. It was her first time being by herself and I was extremely apprehensive about leaving her. However, once we both visited the nursery I knew she would love it! Her settling sessions went beautifully and I was reassured that
she will be ok!
Of course, with a two-year-old not everything is smooth sailing and once the settling sessions ended she had a couple of days where she was unhappy being left at nursery. I was pre-warned by the staff that this could happen so although I wasn’t expecting it, I had been prepared about this! The staff were very honest and open with me which is so important for me. They even took the time to phone me to reassure me that my 2-year-old was absolutely fine once I dropped her! Overall we absolutely love the nursery and I can see how much my toddler is thriving! Thank you.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter is thriving and glad the settling sessions went well and that our staff has been open and reassuring.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Second year into preschool for my daughter now and I’m as pleased with it as I was at the beginning.
I couldn’t have chosen a better place for her and I’m so happy I chose Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School. I genuinely cannot speak highly enough of everyone and everything here and the fact that
my daughter cannot wait to leave in the mornings to go back, speaks volumes! Knowing that she is loved and cared for out of home is all you can ask for and I would recommend it to anyone. Will be a sad day when we have to leave you!

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear your continued satisfaction with Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School. It's heartwarming that your daughter looks forward to coming back each day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started the nursery in September 2022, this is our 2nd year.
We love this nursery preschool. The setting of the nursery is amazing. The staff is very caring, nothing is too much to ask. We are always kept aware of activities the children do. My child is learning new things every day, language
has progressed a lot over the year, and social skills and confidence. The nursery is always bringing in new toys and activities. I am very happy that the nursery decided to work extended hours for other parents in need. Thank you!

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted that your child has made significant progress in terms of language, social skills, and confidence and that you appreciate the caring staff and their efforts to keep you informed about activities.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.920)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10 for Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.920 for Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (254 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.92

  • 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 Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School is based on 23 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 23 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)

Fae

Fae

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

With 12 years in childcare, starting as a volunteer and advancing through various settings, including Montessori, I am deeply committed to nurturing young minds. Passionate about impactful early education, I support both children and fellow practitioners in their growth. As a family person with a love for travel and literature, I’m eager to collaborate with our community to foster a positive environment for everyone involved.


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Mikki

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

With an 18-year journey in childcare, beginning as an apprentice and evolving into a management role over the past 8 years, I’ve embraced the diverse and rewarding nature of early years education. It’s a privilege to contribute to a child’s foundational experiences. I hold a Level 4 qualification in early years education and childcare, underscoring my commitment to excellence and continuous learning in this vital field.


Frequently Asked Questions about Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School accepts?

Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School Open?

Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and 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 Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School have capacity for?

Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery and Pre-School to the centre of Carshalton?

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