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202 Venner Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5HT
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10 March 2025
We are very happy with Penge East Day Nursery. The staff are warm and caring and it's clear how much our son loves attending every day. He has progressed extremely well over the last 7 months and his key worker has worked especially hard to bring out his confidence and personality. We are provided with regular pictures and written summaries of our son's development milestones which has kept us reassured and up to date with his development across all areas. Thank you.
28 February 2025
My daughter just started at Penge East Day Nursery in January and so far we've had a really positive experience. We were given plenty of settling sessions and communication has been great. Despite being upset at first, she quickly settles with cuddles and enjoys her days at nursery. The staff are so caring and kind and have been great at providing us with updates during the day via the app. There are some really lovely little touches such as making a little booklet with photos of our family in and making my daughter a birthday card when she recently turned 1. They were very accommodating with making sure there were enough staff around to support her during her nap times. They also allocated her key worker according to who she developed a bond with which was lovely. The weather has been cold but hopefully, she will have some time outdoors soon. We would really recommend the nursery. Thank you to everyone for looking after our daughter so well and helping her to settle in.
28 February 2025
Our son is really happy to go to nursery and keeps talking about the staff and his friends. They have been really helpful and flexible with settling in etc and they have a nice outdoor space/garden that the kids enjoy. Highly recommend this nursery.
28 February 2025
My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 10 months old and loves it. The staff are wonderful, very kind and friendly, and give the children a lot of love and attention. They plan lovely activities and, where possible, trips and are great at sharing what the children have been up to via the app. The small nature of the nursery means the children know all of the staff well, including the managers and the flexible staff. We're really happy with our daughter's experience and with all the staff.
12 August 2024
There is a great energy and loving atmosphere at Penge East Nursery, which is entirely down to the hard work and dedication of the staff. My daughter loves her carers and has bonded well with them over the years. In particular, my child's key workers, who always put in so much care, attention and effort. They are also really good about updating the app, so you know what your child is up to and what's coming up at the nursery, which I really appreciate. However, the corporation that bought out the nursery a while ago seems to have put in way less effort when it comes to maintaining the facilities and supplying resources, which is a shame because I feel like the staff are constantly put under unnecessary pressure to manage with less.
01 August 2024
The staff are fantastic. They know the children so well and pay close attention to their interests and build activities around these. I now have a second child at the nursery and an area that has massively improved over the 4 years is the communication with parents. We get really regular updates, photos and messages which is lovely. Both of my children love it there and it's all down to the wonderful staff and the safe and fun environment they create.
20 July 2023
My baby recently started at the nursery, and they have been very gentle and kind helping him to settle in. The staff are very friendly and warm and put in lots of effort. And the food is very good too.
07 April 2023
Three Little Birds is an excellent nursery. The staff are attentive, friendly and engaging with our son. There are plenty of activities for the kids to do, both indoors and outdoors. Meals are well-planned and we are able to see the menu in advance, which really helps. We can’t wait to send our second child there.
05 April 2023
Our daughter loves going to nursery, it is such a caring and friendly environment and the staff are all so kind and experienced. Kids get to mingle with different age groups and spend a lot of time outdoors. They offer a wide range of activities including days out, yoga, music and art classes. The staff really make an effort to get to know each child and update parents at the end of each day. We would highly recommend this nursery.
29 March 2023
My sons absolutely loved this nursery! We have recently moved a couple of hours away and so had to send them to a different nursery, but we think about Penge East Day Nursery all the time - I wish we could have kept them there, my eldest talks about it all of the time! The standard of care was incredible, and they were both so happy there. I have very happy memories of picking my 4 year old up and seeing him beaming with joy while running around the garden with his friends. We really miss everyone at Penge East Day Nursery!
23 March 2023
My daughter has been at this nursery since September 2020 and I cannot fault it. The staff are very friendly and helpful; they have always provided extra information on her day when I have asked for it. She has made lots of friends and always comes home with stories of her day. The nursery is inclusive and put on lots of different events and tasks during the day to include different cultures and interests. The outdoor space is excellent and the activities laid on each day have allowed my daughter to learn a huge amount. The staff have ensured that she will be ready for school in September. My daughter will be sorry to leave and I highly recommend the nursery and the staff!
15 November 2022
We love the family feel of the nursery. Staff are super friendly and really adaptable to provide the best care that helps children grow and be happy. We now have our two children attending Penge East Day nursery and we have peace of mind that they will be well looked after and have fun whilst we are busy with work. We can't thank enough the staff for their excellent job!
21 September 2022
Really happy with this nursery. Its a really lovely close-knit bunch that works so hard in looking after my boy so well. He is so happy here and has really gelled with the staff. So much so that I'm about to send my daughter very soon. They go the extra mile with parties and are super inclusive of all faiths/cultural celebrations. Thanks to the nursery manager and her dream team!
21 September 2022
This nursery is one of the most caring nurseries going from the management team all the way down to the staff, when my child started settling they made him feel so welcome, his development has come a long way and I have to thank the staff for that, from the stimulating activities to making sure he's looked after on a daily basis. I'd recommend this nursery to any parent as they really go the extra mile for the kids here.
02 September 2022
Penge East Day Nursery is a wonderful nursery. All staff are welcoming and helpful. The manager is great, really attentive and caters to your needs. As a first-time mum, I was very apprehensive to leave my child but the settling-in period was so well thought out and detailed. My child loves it there and is always talking about how great his day was and all the wonderful activities he’s enjoyed.
30 August 2022
Our daughter has been attending this nursery for over a year and I can honestly say that as first time parents we are absolutely thrilled with the services that they provide. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds and is thriving. Her confidence has skyrocketed and the communication from the staff is excellent. We would like to thank everyone for the care and love they show our daughter. And a special thanks to the manager who goes above and beyond. We definitely recommend this nursery!
18 August 2022
As first-time parents, we were anxious and sad to be apart from our daughter, but nursery was always a part of our plan. We got off to a very tearful start (on both sides), and I was a little concerned that she was never going to settle, but four weeks later, we had a very happy 1-year-old. She goes in with a smile and comes home with a bigger one. When our daughter was in her “tearful” stage, the staff soon worked out what made our daughter happy – outside play, water play and music, and soon enough, the tears stopped, and our daughter started to relax and enjoy her time there. The staff are all loving, caring and friendly. The app that tells us what our daughter has eaten/nap times/nappy changes etc is very reassuring, and the occasional pictures are great to see. In the six weeks that our daughter has been at the nursery, she has already progressed so much, and we can’t wait to see what the next year brings. Thanks to everyone at the nursery (especially the baby room).
03 July 2022
Lovely staff, extra caring. I feel really relaxed leaving my child every morning. It really makes the difference to see your kid happy to start the day at nursery. It's such an important decision to get the right nursery and we are really confident with our choice. I recommend. Thank you for looking after our kids so well.
21 March 2022
Our son has attended Penge East Day Nursery since October 2021. He has been so happy from day one, always excited to arrive at the door and can’t get inside quickly enough. The staff in the baby room are so caring and experienced in supporting the babies, that we have always felt comfortable leaving our son in their care. He sleeps well, eats well, and is developing great relationships with his peers and the adults who look after him. His physical and cognitive development are both clearly leaping forward since he joined the nursery.
21 March 2022
Overall we are very happy with this nursery and the absolutely lovely staff do very well in an extremely demanding job, I like the focus on learning and there is a commitment to do a wide variety of different activities. However, it does have a few challenges. The staff turnover has recently been very high and the overall communication is something that needs to be improved (there is a parent app but it is very rare that it is filled out or we get photos, it is mainly used as a billing tool and getting feedback on the children's days is difficult whilst in a long queue at pickup). The manager is great and supportive. I'd love to see some real investment from Three Little Birds in terms of staff pay and retention and a sustained effort in improving two-way communications with parents covering the daily basics as well as more info on their development and any issues. Before Covid, the children went on regular excursions, I'd love to see these resumed if possible.
Latest Reviews for Penge East Day Nursery
10 March 2025
We are very happy with Penge East Day Nursery. The staff are warm and caring and it's clear how much our son loves attending every day. He has progressed extremely well over the last 7 months and his key worker has worked especially hard to bring out his confidence and personality. We are provided with regular pictures and written summaries of our son's development milestones which has kept us reassured and up to date with his development across all areas. Thank you.
28 February 2025
My daughter just started at Penge East Day Nursery in January and so far we've had a really positive experience. We were given plenty of settling sessions and communication has been great. Despite being upset at first, she quickly settles with cuddles and enjoys her days at nursery. The staff are so caring and kind and have been great at providing us with updates during the day via the app. There are some really lovely little touches such as making a little booklet with photos of our family in and making my daughter a birthday card when she recently turned 1. They were very accommodating with making sure there were enough staff around to support her during her nap times. They also allocated her key worker according to who she developed a bond with which was lovely. The weather has been cold but hopefully, she will have some time outdoors soon. We would really recommend the nursery. Thank you to everyone for looking after our daughter so well and helping her to settle in.
28 February 2025
Our son is really happy to go to nursery and keeps talking about the staff and his friends. They have been really helpful and flexible with settling in etc and they have a nice outdoor space/garden that the kids enjoy. Highly recommend this nursery.
28 February 2025
My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 10 months old and loves it. The staff are wonderful, very kind and friendly, and give the children a lot of love and attention. They plan lovely activities and, where possible, trips and are great at sharing what the children have been up to via the app. The small nature of the nursery means the children know all of the staff well, including the managers and the flexible staff. We're really happy with our daughter's experience and with all the staff.
12 August 2024
There is a great energy and loving atmosphere at Penge East Nursery, which is entirely down to the hard work and dedication of the staff. My daughter loves her carers and has bonded well with them over the years. In particular, my child's key workers, who always put in so much care, attention and effort. They are also really good about updating the app, so you know what your child is up to and what's coming up at the nursery, which I really appreciate. However, the corporation that bought out the nursery a while ago seems to have put in way less effort when it comes to maintaining the facilities and supplying resources, which is a shame because I feel like the staff are constantly put under unnecessary pressure to manage with less.
01 August 2024
The staff are fantastic. They know the children so well and pay close attention to their interests and build activities around these. I now have a second child at the nursery and an area that has massively improved over the 4 years is the communication with parents. We get really regular updates, photos and messages which is lovely. Both of my children love it there and it's all down to the wonderful staff and the safe and fun environment they create.
20 July 2023
My baby recently started at the nursery, and they have been very gentle and kind helping him to settle in. The staff are very friendly and warm and put in lots of effort. And the food is very good too.
07 April 2023
Three Little Birds is an excellent nursery. The staff are attentive, friendly and engaging with our son. There are plenty of activities for the kids to do, both indoors and outdoors. Meals are well-planned and we are able to see the menu in advance, which really helps. We can’t wait to send our second child there.
05 April 2023
Our daughter loves going to nursery, it is such a caring and friendly environment and the staff are all so kind and experienced. Kids get to mingle with different age groups and spend a lot of time outdoors. They offer a wide range of activities including days out, yoga, music and art classes. The staff really make an effort to get to know each child and update parents at the end of each day. We would highly recommend this nursery.
29 March 2023
My sons absolutely loved this nursery! We have recently moved a couple of hours away and so had to send them to a different nursery, but we think about Penge East Day Nursery all the time - I wish we could have kept them there, my eldest talks about it all of the time! The standard of care was incredible, and they were both so happy there. I have very happy memories of picking my 4 year old up and seeing him beaming with joy while running around the garden with his friends. We really miss everyone at Penge East Day Nursery!
23 March 2023
My daughter has been at this nursery since September 2020 and I cannot fault it. The staff are very friendly and helpful; they have always provided extra information on her day when I have asked for it. She has made lots of friends and always comes home with stories of her day. The nursery is inclusive and put on lots of different events and tasks during the day to include different cultures and interests. The outdoor space is excellent and the activities laid on each day have allowed my daughter to learn a huge amount. The staff have ensured that she will be ready for school in September. My daughter will be sorry to leave and I highly recommend the nursery and the staff!
15 November 2022
We love the family feel of the nursery. Staff are super friendly and really adaptable to provide the best care that helps children grow and be happy. We now have our two children attending Penge East Day nursery and we have peace of mind that they will be well looked after and have fun whilst we are busy with work. We can't thank enough the staff for their excellent job!
21 September 2022
Really happy with this nursery. Its a really lovely close-knit bunch that works so hard in looking after my boy so well. He is so happy here and has really gelled with the staff. So much so that I'm about to send my daughter very soon. They go the extra mile with parties and are super inclusive of all faiths/cultural celebrations. Thanks to the nursery manager and her dream team!
21 September 2022
This nursery is one of the most caring nurseries going from the management team all the way down to the staff, when my child started settling they made him feel so welcome, his development has come a long way and I have to thank the staff for that, from the stimulating activities to making sure he's looked after on a daily basis. I'd recommend this nursery to any parent as they really go the extra mile for the kids here.
02 September 2022
Penge East Day Nursery is a wonderful nursery. All staff are welcoming and helpful. The manager is great, really attentive and caters to your needs. As a first-time mum, I was very apprehensive to leave my child but the settling-in period was so well thought out and detailed. My child loves it there and is always talking about how great his day was and all the wonderful activities he’s enjoyed.
30 August 2022
Our daughter has been attending this nursery for over a year and I can honestly say that as first time parents we are absolutely thrilled with the services that they provide. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds and is thriving. Her confidence has skyrocketed and the communication from the staff is excellent. We would like to thank everyone for the care and love they show our daughter. And a special thanks to the manager who goes above and beyond. We definitely recommend this nursery!
18 August 2022
As first-time parents, we were anxious and sad to be apart from our daughter, but nursery was always a part of our plan. We got off to a very tearful start (on both sides), and I was a little concerned that she was never going to settle, but four weeks later, we had a very happy 1-year-old. She goes in with a smile and comes home with a bigger one. When our daughter was in her “tearful” stage, the staff soon worked out what made our daughter happy – outside play, water play and music, and soon enough, the tears stopped, and our daughter started to relax and enjoy her time there. The staff are all loving, caring and friendly. The app that tells us what our daughter has eaten/nap times/nappy changes etc is very reassuring, and the occasional pictures are great to see. In the six weeks that our daughter has been at the nursery, she has already progressed so much, and we can’t wait to see what the next year brings. Thanks to everyone at the nursery (especially the baby room).
03 July 2022
Lovely staff, extra caring. I feel really relaxed leaving my child every morning. It really makes the difference to see your kid happy to start the day at nursery. It's such an important decision to get the right nursery and we are really confident with our choice. I recommend. Thank you for looking after our kids so well.
21 March 2022
Our son has attended Penge East Day Nursery since October 2021. He has been so happy from day one, always excited to arrive at the door and can’t get inside quickly enough. The staff in the baby room are so caring and experienced in supporting the babies, that we have always felt comfortable leaving our son in their care. He sleeps well, eats well, and is developing great relationships with his peers and the adults who look after him. His physical and cognitive development are both clearly leaping forward since he joined the nursery.
21 March 2022
Overall we are very happy with this nursery and the absolutely lovely staff do very well in an extremely demanding job, I like the focus on learning and there is a commitment to do a wide variety of different activities. However, it does have a few challenges. The staff turnover has recently been very high and the overall communication is something that needs to be improved (there is a parent app but it is very rare that it is filled out or we get photos, it is mainly used as a billing tool and getting feedback on the children's days is difficult whilst in a long queue at pickup). The manager is great and supportive. I'd love to see some real investment from Three Little Birds in terms of staff pay and retention and a sustained effort in improving two-way communications with parents covering the daily basics as well as more info on their development and any issues. Before Covid, the children went on regular excursions, I'd love to see these resumed if possible.