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50 Mill Lane, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 8NE
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13 March 2025
Our daughter was with Choochoo's for 10 months in the baby room but due to a home move we had to move nurseries. We are going to dearly miss one staff member in particular and the other ladies in the baby room (and manager!) Our daughter was given great care & attention, her development blossomed each time she visited. The daily updates on the app were welcome to us as nervous new parents. One staff member in particular had a keen eye for new changes in behaviour and was a consistent, brilliant influence. Everyone did a great job in getting to know our baby. Management was also flexible with us when we had varying needs & requests! They are truly exceptional. We wish the staff at Choochoos Canterbury all the best!!
13 March 2025
My son has been attending Choochoos for 6 months and his progression with words, songs, confidence and motor skills is phenomenal. My son's key person is very interactive with not only him but communicates widely with myself. Initiative is used without parents input which enhances the trust I put into the team as a whole. Great updates via their parent app, and when I pick up my son, I get another update to finish the day off! Amazing, and highly recommend
25 July 2024
Choochoos is a lovely nursery, my son always talks about what he has done and has a fantastic relationship with his key person. The manager is lovely and is always welcoming. The nursery provides lots of activities my son enjoys little kicks and Rugby tots. The staff are lovely, work hard, and are passionate about their job and it shows.
03 July 2024
My daughter started with Choo Choos in September 2023 after moving to the area. She previously went to a pre-school which had much shorter hours due to my job change as well as our move the days she does now are a lot longer however it's only for two days. She did struggle to settle in at first (not into the nursery, she loved all of the nursery staff and she makes friends easily) however I left her she had trouble with (Saying she didn't want to go, crying, upset), that has probably only changed in the last two months however the staff have helped me to create a routine so she knows what's happening and as long as she can have hugs and kisses and a wave through the window she's fine. The nursery staff are all brilliant. Great communication and I find the app helpful. She absolutely loves it and is sad to leave to go to primary school. Would highly recommend the nursery. Thank you all so much!
12 March 2024
My son has been going to Choochoos since he was nine months old. We loved the baby room, the staff are really friendly and approachable. Lots of different activities during the day, and of course, lots of pictures that I was able to see throughout the app. He took a while to come out of his shell, but everyone helped with this and soon he felt secure and happy. Not long after he moved rooms to toddlers, he needed lots of reassurance from everyone, but I have noticed he has changed his attitude, and he is a lot happier and goes in in the morning by himself. Staff tell me every day what he was doing during the day. I would love to see pictures more often showing home daily routines/activities.
12 March 2024
The staff at Choochoos are absolutely wonderful. They are all so approachable, and our little girl bonded immediately with her key person. Everyone in the baby room is so caring and has really taken the time to get to know our little girl. We are updated regularly on her day both in the app and in person when we collect her. We are really happy we chose Choochoos and would recommend to other parents.
08 March 2024
This has been a fantastic nursery for my little one. He has come leaps and bounds with his personal journey with Choochoos. The team from the office are always kind and helpful with answering the phone and responding back to emails promptly are amazing. The key workers are friendly and smiling and encourage lots of positive energy throughout - my little one’s day is just outstanding. They offer their advice when needed and go above and beyond to help where they can. To the management team and SENCO who were on standby to provide safety and reassurance whenever needed. This is a beautiful nursery with a beautiful team. Thank you Choochoos!
08 March 2024
Our son has recently started going to Choochoos in Canterbury. I was so worried about leaving him so young (he was only six months old when he started), but I really didn't need to be. The ladies in the baby room have all been fantastic with him. He gets excited when he sees his key person, and the app keeps me up to date with what he's doing. His key person is fantastic and will often call to let me know how his day is going and let me make any decisions about his care. I really would recommend Choochoos to anyone looking for a nursery - both me and my son are really happy here!
08 March 2024
Choochoos Day Nursery in Canterbury has been a wonderful experience for both my child and myself. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that felt more like a home from home than a nursery. Choochoos Canterbury has exceeded our expectations and provided an invaluable experience for our daughter.
24 October 2023
We absolutely love Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury. The team are wonderful, so kind and caring. There is so much for children to do and it is lovely to have a free-flowing room. Our child loves it there and always comes home talking about what a great day they had and how kind their key worker and other members of staff have been!
24 August 2023
My son is always happy to go to nursery! He is greeted by his key person with a friendly face. I get regular updates about what my child is doing throughout the day, as well as feedback when I collect. I like the messy activities and the access he has to the garden area and walks in the local community. All the staff I see seem happy and friendly. Happy child and happy parents. I would definitely recommend it.
02 August 2023
Our son has flourished at nursery due to the wonderful staff working there. They provide a range of resources during the learning activities. Our parent evenings are a great way to spend some time with his key worker to understand his personal development further. Our Choochoos journey is coming to an end this month and the team will be missed.
14 July 2023
My little one absolutely loves going to nursery, she is always so happy and the staff are just amazing, they are all so caring and understanding, they always do fun things and always make sure the children are always well looked after and always filter to each individual child’s needs. I am always informed of any sort of little accident and always informed when we get to have days where we come into the nursery to have some fun days with them. They always make sure they are happy!
14 July 2023
Really lovely nursery and a great team of carers/educators. It feels very warm and inviting whilst also very much like early education. We get updates throughout the day about all the activities the kids are up to and how this ties into their development. We were at a different nursery prior to this and immediately noticed the difference once we transferred to Choochoos Day Nursery - in the atmosphere of the nursery, the interaction with parents, the types of things the children were doing and also the happiness of our child who seems to really love it there. Highly recommend.
14 July 2023
My daughter has been well cared for in Choochoos Day Nursery. She has remained happy to attend and has made good friends with other children. It will be sad to take her out to go to school. I think that the numbers in the classes are large and that my child has not bonded with her new key worker as readily as she bonded with previous ones. This is why I have not given an excellent rating.
26 April 2023
My son has fun here and likes the staff. I have often felt a certain cold vibe from some staff members, but my son always comes home happy and he really loves his key worker. It is a lovely nursery inside and I love the fact that they have an outdoor area.
21 April 2023
The nursery is full of friendly and supportive staff that want the best for children. Staff listen to worries and act on them, providing feedback. The play area for children is set in age ranges and provides open free play with lots of toys and set activities each day. I feel at ease going to work, knowing my son is safe and happy.
20 April 2023
The nursery needs to do more for the children who have special education needs. The pre-school rooms are overcrowded. The SENCO and the manager need to take extra efforts in creating a better experience for any child. Recently two or three children left the nursery because of not-so-happy experiences. The nursery needs to stop complaining about the child and explain what additional steps they have taken to improve any behaviour which they found not acceptable. Thankfully, the parents have a chat group and discuss everything related to their child at the nursery which helps others to make the correct decision for their child's future. I am surely not keen to recommend this nursery to any of our family friends. Thank you.
14 April 2023
This nursery did a lot for me and my daughter gets a lot of stimulation in one month in this nursery, she came back home singing and talking much more. She was very behind in the other nursery and she is always happy to go in the morning and, for me, that is so important to her feelings and improvement.
23 November 2022
Lovely nursery with really caring staff. My daughter is very happy here and is making great progress. We get frequent updates about the activities she is doing and the nursery host lovely events which parents can also attend.
Latest Reviews for Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury
13 March 2025
Our daughter was with Choochoo's for 10 months in the baby room but due to a home move we had to move nurseries. We are going to dearly miss one staff member in particular and the other ladies in the baby room (and manager!) Our daughter was given great care & attention, her development blossomed each time she visited. The daily updates on the app were welcome to us as nervous new parents. One staff member in particular had a keen eye for new changes in behaviour and was a consistent, brilliant influence. Everyone did a great job in getting to know our baby. Management was also flexible with us when we had varying needs & requests! They are truly exceptional. We wish the staff at Choochoos Canterbury all the best!!
13 March 2025
My son has been attending Choochoos for 6 months and his progression with words, songs, confidence and motor skills is phenomenal. My son's key person is very interactive with not only him but communicates widely with myself. Initiative is used without parents input which enhances the trust I put into the team as a whole. Great updates via their parent app, and when I pick up my son, I get another update to finish the day off! Amazing, and highly recommend
25 July 2024
Choochoos is a lovely nursery, my son always talks about what he has done and has a fantastic relationship with his key person. The manager is lovely and is always welcoming. The nursery provides lots of activities my son enjoys little kicks and Rugby tots. The staff are lovely, work hard, and are passionate about their job and it shows.
03 July 2024
My daughter started with Choo Choos in September 2023 after moving to the area. She previously went to a pre-school which had much shorter hours due to my job change as well as our move the days she does now are a lot longer however it's only for two days. She did struggle to settle in at first (not into the nursery, she loved all of the nursery staff and she makes friends easily) however I left her she had trouble with (Saying she didn't want to go, crying, upset), that has probably only changed in the last two months however the staff have helped me to create a routine so she knows what's happening and as long as she can have hugs and kisses and a wave through the window she's fine. The nursery staff are all brilliant. Great communication and I find the app helpful. She absolutely loves it and is sad to leave to go to primary school. Would highly recommend the nursery. Thank you all so much!
12 March 2024
My son has been going to Choochoos since he was nine months old. We loved the baby room, the staff are really friendly and approachable. Lots of different activities during the day, and of course, lots of pictures that I was able to see throughout the app. He took a while to come out of his shell, but everyone helped with this and soon he felt secure and happy. Not long after he moved rooms to toddlers, he needed lots of reassurance from everyone, but I have noticed he has changed his attitude, and he is a lot happier and goes in in the morning by himself. Staff tell me every day what he was doing during the day. I would love to see pictures more often showing home daily routines/activities.
12 March 2024
The staff at Choochoos are absolutely wonderful. They are all so approachable, and our little girl bonded immediately with her key person. Everyone in the baby room is so caring and has really taken the time to get to know our little girl. We are updated regularly on her day both in the app and in person when we collect her. We are really happy we chose Choochoos and would recommend to other parents.
08 March 2024
This has been a fantastic nursery for my little one. He has come leaps and bounds with his personal journey with Choochoos. The team from the office are always kind and helpful with answering the phone and responding back to emails promptly are amazing. The key workers are friendly and smiling and encourage lots of positive energy throughout - my little one’s day is just outstanding. They offer their advice when needed and go above and beyond to help where they can. To the management team and SENCO who were on standby to provide safety and reassurance whenever needed. This is a beautiful nursery with a beautiful team. Thank you Choochoos!
08 March 2024
Our son has recently started going to Choochoos in Canterbury. I was so worried about leaving him so young (he was only six months old when he started), but I really didn't need to be. The ladies in the baby room have all been fantastic with him. He gets excited when he sees his key person, and the app keeps me up to date with what he's doing. His key person is fantastic and will often call to let me know how his day is going and let me make any decisions about his care. I really would recommend Choochoos to anyone looking for a nursery - both me and my son are really happy here!
08 March 2024
Choochoos Day Nursery in Canterbury has been a wonderful experience for both my child and myself. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that felt more like a home from home than a nursery. Choochoos Canterbury has exceeded our expectations and provided an invaluable experience for our daughter.
24 October 2023
We absolutely love Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury. The team are wonderful, so kind and caring. There is so much for children to do and it is lovely to have a free-flowing room. Our child loves it there and always comes home talking about what a great day they had and how kind their key worker and other members of staff have been!
24 August 2023
My son is always happy to go to nursery! He is greeted by his key person with a friendly face. I get regular updates about what my child is doing throughout the day, as well as feedback when I collect. I like the messy activities and the access he has to the garden area and walks in the local community. All the staff I see seem happy and friendly. Happy child and happy parents. I would definitely recommend it.
02 August 2023
Our son has flourished at nursery due to the wonderful staff working there. They provide a range of resources during the learning activities. Our parent evenings are a great way to spend some time with his key worker to understand his personal development further. Our Choochoos journey is coming to an end this month and the team will be missed.
14 July 2023
My little one absolutely loves going to nursery, she is always so happy and the staff are just amazing, they are all so caring and understanding, they always do fun things and always make sure the children are always well looked after and always filter to each individual child’s needs. I am always informed of any sort of little accident and always informed when we get to have days where we come into the nursery to have some fun days with them. They always make sure they are happy!
14 July 2023
Really lovely nursery and a great team of carers/educators. It feels very warm and inviting whilst also very much like early education. We get updates throughout the day about all the activities the kids are up to and how this ties into their development. We were at a different nursery prior to this and immediately noticed the difference once we transferred to Choochoos Day Nursery - in the atmosphere of the nursery, the interaction with parents, the types of things the children were doing and also the happiness of our child who seems to really love it there. Highly recommend.
14 July 2023
My daughter has been well cared for in Choochoos Day Nursery. She has remained happy to attend and has made good friends with other children. It will be sad to take her out to go to school. I think that the numbers in the classes are large and that my child has not bonded with her new key worker as readily as she bonded with previous ones. This is why I have not given an excellent rating.
26 April 2023
My son has fun here and likes the staff. I have often felt a certain cold vibe from some staff members, but my son always comes home happy and he really loves his key worker. It is a lovely nursery inside and I love the fact that they have an outdoor area.
21 April 2023
The nursery is full of friendly and supportive staff that want the best for children. Staff listen to worries and act on them, providing feedback. The play area for children is set in age ranges and provides open free play with lots of toys and set activities each day. I feel at ease going to work, knowing my son is safe and happy.
20 April 2023
The nursery needs to do more for the children who have special education needs. The pre-school rooms are overcrowded. The SENCO and the manager need to take extra efforts in creating a better experience for any child. Recently two or three children left the nursery because of not-so-happy experiences. The nursery needs to stop complaining about the child and explain what additional steps they have taken to improve any behaviour which they found not acceptable. Thankfully, the parents have a chat group and discuss everything related to their child at the nursery which helps others to make the correct decision for their child's future. I am surely not keen to recommend this nursery to any of our family friends. Thank you.
14 April 2023
This nursery did a lot for me and my daughter gets a lot of stimulation in one month in this nursery, she came back home singing and talking much more. She was very behind in the other nursery and she is always happy to go in the morning and, for me, that is so important to her feelings and improvement.
23 November 2022
Lovely nursery with really caring staff. My daughter is very happy here and is making great progress. We get frequent updates about the activities she is doing and the nursery host lovely events which parents can also attend.