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13 Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8ST
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04 July 2024
I could not be happier with Little Downsend Leatherhead. Having moved countries and my little one starting nursery for the first time, it was a daunting experience for all. However, everyone at the school made us feel welcome from the very first meet and my little one is thriving. I knew when he ran in and jumped on his teacher in the second week, he felt safe, loved, and cared for. He now cries when there is no school on the weekend (which is a nice problem to have). I am forever grateful.
04 July 2024
We have been so pleased with the progress our son has made at Little Downsend. He has been so happy to go to school and is able to talk confidently about all of the fun learning activities that he has taken part in. The communication from class teachers on the app has been wonderful- we see so many photos of him and receive personalised comments about his progress at school too. The staff are all very caring and informative and always respond to any worries you may have about your child. My son absolutely loves the playground equipment and forest school sessions too. I'm so impressed with how my son's communication skills and have developed. Not to mention his love for reading based on the great book focus they have each week in first steps. A huge thank you to all of the teachers for their incredible efforts.
14 December 2023
Little Downsend is a fantastic educational setting. We are delighted with the nursery for our daughter - the staff go above and beyond to look after, develop and engage the children. The level of feedback we receive as parents is also outstanding.
14 December 2023
We feel that our child has been really well cared for by the teaching staff and management at Downsend. He really looks forward to going to preschool each morning, and they have developed his confidence, independence and communication skills immeasurably. Activities are well organised, from phonics, maths, French, storytime, songs and clubs. We receive regular, in-depth feedback, and staff are happy to meet and discuss progress and find solutions to issues. Downsend staff have gone above and beyond to enhance our child's experience and ensure his well-being, and I can't recommend them highly enough.
14 December 2023
Little Downsend is nothing short of incredible - couldn't be happier with the decision we made to send our daughter there. The staff are so welcoming and nurturing; our daughter's drop-offs have been actually fun since the moment she started. The learning opportunities and curriculum are impressive with music, cooking and forest school. Little Downsend is fantastic with communication and support, meaning as a parent, there is a seamlessness between home and school. Also, I want to mention their diligence in safeguarding; it has impressed and comforted us since day one. We are very proud to be a part of such a special school community and truly feel we are giving our child the best start in life by her going there.
25 April 2023
Fabulous pre-prep (nursery) with outstanding staff who work very hard for each child. Top-notch facilities, teaching and extra-curricular activities, my 3 year old loves the French classes in particular.
30 January 2023
All of the staff nurture every child to achieve their best by supporting play led by the children and small group activities. The constant use of the outdoor space in all weathers was great to see, as well as the continuous encouragement to be active by all staff. The setting has fantastic resources for children. My daughter thrived at Little Downsend Leatherhead.
21 November 2022
All the staff are really kind and loving, we feel very comfortable leaving our most precious boy at Little Downsend. He has settled in very well, and he is even happy and motivated to go to nursery every day. He loves his uniform and we noticed all the learnings our son already has in just 3 months. He names animals, and colours, and sings new songs and his vocabulary has significantly increased since he joined Downsend. We are really proud of little Downsend and happy with its service in all aspects.
17 November 2022
I can not thank the manager and her team enough for the most incredible turnaround of our little boy who had horrendous separation anxiety in any form of childcare before we began in first steps! From the introduction to the current day, he only cries when he's not going to school, and leaves me at the door without a care in the world excited for his day. The facilities are excellent, and his confidence, words and learning are amazing. The opportunities offered for him to experience are great. We receive lots of communication and updates on his learning and well-being and have been so impressed with all aspects. Thank you all for everything first steps Leatherhead.
16 November 2022
My daughter absolutely adores this nursery and is thriving. Best decision we made for her by far and she's coming on leaps and bounds every day. The staff are absolutely fantastic as are the facilities. I can't fault the nursery so far. We are very pleased.
16 November 2022
Little Downsend Leatherhead is a wonderful nursery. Our child has settled in very quickly. The staff and communication to parents is fantastic, you get a real sense of what your child is doing and learning. They also offer a wide variety of activities including forest school, ballet, French, cooking and rugby tots. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
23 November 2020
We have been delighted with Little Downsend since our son started in October 2020. He has been made to feel so welcome and settled really well. We have already booked him in for an extra morning since he is enjoying it so much. Thanks to all the First Steps staff for settling him in well!
23 November 2020
I have two children who attend (one has moved up to Junior School) and my experience has been positive in every respect. In particular, I noticed that my children's behaviour improved and that they became more courteous. They also seemed to enjoy their time at school more compared to where they were before. They also have an excellent kids club that works throughout most of the holidays.
20 November 2020
Our youngest child is currently in Year 1 have been at Little Downsend Leatherhead since she was two. We cannot fault the quality of education that she has received, and every morning she looks forward to spending another day there. All the teachers and assistants that we have experience with are superb, and couldn't be happier! We would have no hesitation in recommending anyone sending their child/children there.
20 November 2020
I have three children, one is in Rising Reception, one in Year One, and my eldest has just moved from Little Downsend to the Downsend Leatherhead Main site as she is now in year 2. All of my children are very different and all are thriving and most of all they are so happy. They all really enjoy going to school. So as a parent you really couldn’t ask for more.
20 November 2020
The staff at Little Downsend Leatherhead have managed the COVID situation really well. My son has thrived in the past 3 years at the school. The facilities are great with lots of outdoor space and forest school. There are good links for moving to junior school. The classes are small and the teachers fantastic. All the extra activities make this school great like swimming, dance, French, football club etc.
19 November 2020
My children settled well into the nursery and are very happy to attend. The children enjoy the activities available. There is good communication between the school and parents. They have managed well in the current difficult situation.
19 November 2020
I’ve had two children attend Little Downsend (one still does) and it’s been the most supportive and nurturing environment. Our daughter started as soon as she turned two and I never worried about leaving her, as she settled in immediately thanks to the amazing staff. She’s now the eldest at the school and is a confident young lady who has a love of learning. The staff are all so approachable and they really do go above and beyond. We’ve been extremely happy here and will be sad when our time comes to an end.
19 November 2020
Our son joined Little Downsend Leatherhead in September 2020. He was made to feel extremely welcome and has been very happy there from the outset. The progress he has made in a short space of time is fantastic. The teachers are approachable, very caring and dedicated to what they do. We couldn’t recommend highly enough. We also have a daughter at Downsend in the Junior School which is equally as good.
19 November 2020
Our daughter moved here three months ago from a local nursery and to say she adores it is an understatement. As a two-and-a-half-year-old, she ran in on day one waving and each day, we are amazed at how happy she comes home, full of the joys of her day. The staff throughout the school are wonderful, warm and welcoming at all levels and the updates we receive really do let us in on the school day. Nothing is too much trouble and we don’t know how they manage to fit it all in. The lessons are varied and fun, including French, music, cookery, stage stars, forest school and the after school club of ballet has our daughter entranced. She has already started to try and read and sound out letters and she is saying the odd French word from the songs and stories they’ve had in French. She has come on leaps and bounds in the few months she has been there. I’m only sad we hadn’t discovered the school for our older child. This place is outstanding; nurturing in its care and philosophy.
Latest Reviews for Little Downsend Leatherhead
04 July 2024
I could not be happier with Little Downsend Leatherhead. Having moved countries and my little one starting nursery for the first time, it was a daunting experience for all. However, everyone at the school made us feel welcome from the very first meet and my little one is thriving. I knew when he ran in and jumped on his teacher in the second week, he felt safe, loved, and cared for. He now cries when there is no school on the weekend (which is a nice problem to have). I am forever grateful.
04 July 2024
We have been so pleased with the progress our son has made at Little Downsend. He has been so happy to go to school and is able to talk confidently about all of the fun learning activities that he has taken part in. The communication from class teachers on the app has been wonderful- we see so many photos of him and receive personalised comments about his progress at school too. The staff are all very caring and informative and always respond to any worries you may have about your child. My son absolutely loves the playground equipment and forest school sessions too. I'm so impressed with how my son's communication skills and have developed. Not to mention his love for reading based on the great book focus they have each week in first steps. A huge thank you to all of the teachers for their incredible efforts.
14 December 2023
Little Downsend is a fantastic educational setting. We are delighted with the nursery for our daughter - the staff go above and beyond to look after, develop and engage the children. The level of feedback we receive as parents is also outstanding.
14 December 2023
We feel that our child has been really well cared for by the teaching staff and management at Downsend. He really looks forward to going to preschool each morning, and they have developed his confidence, independence and communication skills immeasurably. Activities are well organised, from phonics, maths, French, storytime, songs and clubs. We receive regular, in-depth feedback, and staff are happy to meet and discuss progress and find solutions to issues. Downsend staff have gone above and beyond to enhance our child's experience and ensure his well-being, and I can't recommend them highly enough.
14 December 2023
Little Downsend is nothing short of incredible - couldn't be happier with the decision we made to send our daughter there. The staff are so welcoming and nurturing; our daughter's drop-offs have been actually fun since the moment she started. The learning opportunities and curriculum are impressive with music, cooking and forest school. Little Downsend is fantastic with communication and support, meaning as a parent, there is a seamlessness between home and school. Also, I want to mention their diligence in safeguarding; it has impressed and comforted us since day one. We are very proud to be a part of such a special school community and truly feel we are giving our child the best start in life by her going there.
25 April 2023
Fabulous pre-prep (nursery) with outstanding staff who work very hard for each child. Top-notch facilities, teaching and extra-curricular activities, my 3 year old loves the French classes in particular.
30 January 2023
All of the staff nurture every child to achieve their best by supporting play led by the children and small group activities. The constant use of the outdoor space in all weathers was great to see, as well as the continuous encouragement to be active by all staff. The setting has fantastic resources for children. My daughter thrived at Little Downsend Leatherhead.
21 November 2022
All the staff are really kind and loving, we feel very comfortable leaving our most precious boy at Little Downsend. He has settled in very well, and he is even happy and motivated to go to nursery every day. He loves his uniform and we noticed all the learnings our son already has in just 3 months. He names animals, and colours, and sings new songs and his vocabulary has significantly increased since he joined Downsend. We are really proud of little Downsend and happy with its service in all aspects.
17 November 2022
I can not thank the manager and her team enough for the most incredible turnaround of our little boy who had horrendous separation anxiety in any form of childcare before we began in first steps! From the introduction to the current day, he only cries when he's not going to school, and leaves me at the door without a care in the world excited for his day. The facilities are excellent, and his confidence, words and learning are amazing. The opportunities offered for him to experience are great. We receive lots of communication and updates on his learning and well-being and have been so impressed with all aspects. Thank you all for everything first steps Leatherhead.
16 November 2022
My daughter absolutely adores this nursery and is thriving. Best decision we made for her by far and she's coming on leaps and bounds every day. The staff are absolutely fantastic as are the facilities. I can't fault the nursery so far. We are very pleased.
16 November 2022
Little Downsend Leatherhead is a wonderful nursery. Our child has settled in very quickly. The staff and communication to parents is fantastic, you get a real sense of what your child is doing and learning. They also offer a wide variety of activities including forest school, ballet, French, cooking and rugby tots. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
23 November 2020
We have been delighted with Little Downsend since our son started in October 2020. He has been made to feel so welcome and settled really well. We have already booked him in for an extra morning since he is enjoying it so much. Thanks to all the First Steps staff for settling him in well!
23 November 2020
I have two children who attend (one has moved up to Junior School) and my experience has been positive in every respect. In particular, I noticed that my children's behaviour improved and that they became more courteous. They also seemed to enjoy their time at school more compared to where they were before. They also have an excellent kids club that works throughout most of the holidays.
20 November 2020
Our youngest child is currently in Year 1 have been at Little Downsend Leatherhead since she was two. We cannot fault the quality of education that she has received, and every morning she looks forward to spending another day there. All the teachers and assistants that we have experience with are superb, and couldn't be happier! We would have no hesitation in recommending anyone sending their child/children there.
20 November 2020
I have three children, one is in Rising Reception, one in Year One, and my eldest has just moved from Little Downsend to the Downsend Leatherhead Main site as she is now in year 2. All of my children are very different and all are thriving and most of all they are so happy. They all really enjoy going to school. So as a parent you really couldn’t ask for more.
20 November 2020
The staff at Little Downsend Leatherhead have managed the COVID situation really well. My son has thrived in the past 3 years at the school. The facilities are great with lots of outdoor space and forest school. There are good links for moving to junior school. The classes are small and the teachers fantastic. All the extra activities make this school great like swimming, dance, French, football club etc.
19 November 2020
My children settled well into the nursery and are very happy to attend. The children enjoy the activities available. There is good communication between the school and parents. They have managed well in the current difficult situation.
19 November 2020
I’ve had two children attend Little Downsend (one still does) and it’s been the most supportive and nurturing environment. Our daughter started as soon as she turned two and I never worried about leaving her, as she settled in immediately thanks to the amazing staff. She’s now the eldest at the school and is a confident young lady who has a love of learning. The staff are all so approachable and they really do go above and beyond. We’ve been extremely happy here and will be sad when our time comes to an end.
19 November 2020
Our son joined Little Downsend Leatherhead in September 2020. He was made to feel extremely welcome and has been very happy there from the outset. The progress he has made in a short space of time is fantastic. The teachers are approachable, very caring and dedicated to what they do. We couldn’t recommend highly enough. We also have a daughter at Downsend in the Junior School which is equally as good.
19 November 2020
Our daughter moved here three months ago from a local nursery and to say she adores it is an understatement. As a two-and-a-half-year-old, she ran in on day one waving and each day, we are amazed at how happy she comes home, full of the joys of her day. The staff throughout the school are wonderful, warm and welcoming at all levels and the updates we receive really do let us in on the school day. Nothing is too much trouble and we don’t know how they manage to fit it all in. The lessons are varied and fun, including French, music, cookery, stage stars, forest school and the after school club of ballet has our daughter entranced. She has already started to try and read and sound out letters and she is saying the odd French word from the songs and stories they’ve had in French. She has come on leaps and bounds in the few months she has been there. I’m only sad we hadn’t discovered the school for our older child. This place is outstanding; nurturing in its care and philosophy.