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20 Pepys Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8PF
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14 January 2025
Fantastic nursery. There is so much choice in the Raynes Park area but Dicky Birds Peyps Road stood out for us from our first visit. Our son has been attending for almost two years and loves it. The staff are nurturing and attentive and are always looking to improve the children's experiences. Would highly recommend it.
06 August 2024
Wonderful small nursery with kind and caring staff. The staff are always attentive and friendly and know each individuals child's needs. Plenty of activities, good nutritious meals and happy children.
06 August 2024
All of the staff clearly love what they do, which means they go above and beyond and create a kind and energetic atmosphere. I can't think of many things more important than who you leave looking after your child in their formative years. We are very happy with our decision.
06 August 2024
My son has been at the Nursery since 2021. The staff have always been extremely caring towards the children and polite and friendly. Over recent months, there appear to have been a number of organisational changes that have had huge benefits to the whole nursery. The staff turnover/absence has massively reduced and it feels like a really happy atmosphere for the children to be in. Whilst the garden is on the small side, this is to be expected in a built-up area and the children often go on trips out so I really feel they are making the most of what they have. We get regular updates of all the fun things they do with the kids and my son always comes back happy. I really can't recommend it enough. Thank you!
19 July 2024
Our son has been attending since 2021 and has always loved the nursery and all the teachers. They've been so careful to cater for his allergies and his care has always been wonderful. His sister started recently and all the staff worked so hard to make sure she settled well and was happy.
09 July 2024
We (and our daughter) adore Pepys Road Nursery. She has been there for 18 months (since the age of 1). She loves the staff who are attentive, kind and patient. They are amazing at teaching our daughter key development skills and life lessons. Their daily activities are varied, imaginative and loved by the kids. The time and effort the team put into keeping us up to date on her progress and day is very helpful and they go above and beyond to make sure her day at nursery fits in with her home life. The facilities are excellent with a wide range of toys, books and play areas. We have seen so much growth physically and mentally as a result. We wouldn't think of sending our daughter anywhere else!
09 July 2024
My daughter has been going here since she was 9 months old and loves it. The staff are so kind and have contributed so much to my daughter's development. There are regular updates and photographs. The activities are really fun!
05 July 2024
My daughter has been extremely happy at this nursery since she started last year. The staff are all so kind, friendly and thoughtful, and the new manager is doing a brilliant job of running it, with a great mix of fun, interesting activities for the children.
10 June 2024
Very impressed with the manners and discipline at Pepys Road. My daughter is extremely happy there and we have had no issues since she started 5 months ago.
10 June 2024
An excellent nursery with staff who genuinely care about the wellness and development of your child. The manager and staff are so wonderful with our son and he looks forward to his nursery days which are filled with stimulating activities teaching and honing valuable developmental skills. The transparency and ongoing updates are so useful.
05 June 2024
My son has been at Pepys Road since he was 9 months old and he is now 3 years 8 months. He is really happy and settled and is looked after by some amazing staff who really care about him. They really supported him when his older sister left to go to school last summer, and when he had a new baby sibling, which really helped us as parents so much-we were very grateful for their care and consistency at that time. The nursery is doing a wonderful range of activities and the recent changes since the new manager joined, have been really positive there’s been a big push to help parents feel more involved and also share with us what the children are doing more regularly. We feel confident he is thriving and learning and most importantly, feels safe and happy. Thank you!
01 May 2024
Our daughter joined Dicky Birds last summer (2023) and has loved it. The extended settling in time gave us the opportunity to get used to a new routine and I’ve found the staff to be kind, enthusiastic and knowledgable. Last summer there was a period of adjustment as staffing changes happened, but my experience of it was similar to what I see in my work (NHS nursing), where we have an ebb/flow of staff but a solid core team who care a lot. It didn’t take long before this period of change felt settled and steady. Throughout it all, my daughter was happy (if the smiles and mess she makes are anything to go by). There is limited outside space but they make the most of it and take regular trips out and about (which are clearly enjoyed). The current team are committed to communication, alerting us to any issues (or potential issues) and I want to recognise they are working hard to provide individualised learning opportunities within the context of overseeing a group of young children.
30 April 2024
Our daughter has been attending Dicky Birds for 20 months and we have been impressed with the care and service from the staff there. Recently, there have been some changes within the leadership team of the nursery and we have seen a huge increase in parent communication, fun planned activity days and the variety of learning and play opportunities given to the children. There is a great app, that contains a lot of information and updates on what the children have been up to, eaten and how long they have napped for.
07 March 2024
I am a mother with a child with SEN, I am amazed at how the staff has helped my son. Not just help him, but teach the other children to be understanding of him, to play with him. They gave him an amazing start! It is also an amazing facility, very clean and accommodating to every child’s wishes. So many games and different interactions. I recommend!
22 November 2023
The team is great and my daughter is very happy at this nursery. The app is great and informative, yet I still get great handovers when collecting my daughter. It feels more like a small family rather than a team of staff, which makes pick-ups and drop-offs very welcoming. Facilities/outdoor space is limited, but this cannot be helped. However, they make up for this by going on outings.
02 May 2023
My son started at the nursery 18 months ago, before it was acquired by Grandir. Since then, it has been going downhill fast. The staff is lovely, and caring, they are in no way the problem. Over the last few months, the turnover has been extreme. I know this is a generalized problem in the sector, but lately, they also seem unhappy, and extremely overworked. We used to get updates about staff changes but they can't do this anymore because they happen so often. I don't recognize half the staff that opens the door. Lately, we've had to wait at drop-off because there are not enough staff to look after all the kids, and they are all put together in a room regardless of age group and ratio. They have a new app that adds no value, the previous one was fine and actually got updated with pictures and written updates from staff. Now we never know what's going on. Is this where the money is going? Because the fees have been put up 3 times in the last 12 months and the staff are underpaid.
22 March 2023
Lovely staff and a caring environment with good communication. Really flexible around extra days for freelance mums. Small and friendly so it’s easy to get to know everyone. Good food and happy children.
16 March 2023
Both our daughters attended Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Pepys Road and loved their time there. The staff are caring and warm towards the kids and I've always had every confidence in them looking after and educating our girls. The nursery is conveniently located, yet safe and by splitting the kids into rooms the kids are not overwhelmed by large numbers of kids. Food and facilities provided are excellent.
25 April 2022
A great team from Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Pepys Road. My son enjoyed it from day one, making friends and loving his teachers. I noticed that there are fewer outings recently but understand that there are problems with staff availability. We missed the parent's evening but the keyworker called us to catch up. I had a great conversation with the keyworker and the team is always there for us. We identified some issues to work on together and I am confident that the plan will work well to prepare my son for big school come September.
25 April 2022
My daughter attends Pepys Road, Dicky Birds and it’s been fantastic for her. The staff put so much effort into the settles at the end of last year and 2022 has marked such a positive change for my little girl in her development and it’s in no small part down to the team at Dicky Birds, Pepys Road. Highly recommended.
Latest Reviews for Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Pepys Road
14 January 2025
Fantastic nursery. There is so much choice in the Raynes Park area but Dicky Birds Peyps Road stood out for us from our first visit. Our son has been attending for almost two years and loves it. The staff are nurturing and attentive and are always looking to improve the children's experiences. Would highly recommend it.
06 August 2024
Wonderful small nursery with kind and caring staff. The staff are always attentive and friendly and know each individuals child's needs. Plenty of activities, good nutritious meals and happy children.
06 August 2024
All of the staff clearly love what they do, which means they go above and beyond and create a kind and energetic atmosphere. I can't think of many things more important than who you leave looking after your child in their formative years. We are very happy with our decision.
06 August 2024
My son has been at the Nursery since 2021. The staff have always been extremely caring towards the children and polite and friendly. Over recent months, there appear to have been a number of organisational changes that have had huge benefits to the whole nursery. The staff turnover/absence has massively reduced and it feels like a really happy atmosphere for the children to be in. Whilst the garden is on the small side, this is to be expected in a built-up area and the children often go on trips out so I really feel they are making the most of what they have. We get regular updates of all the fun things they do with the kids and my son always comes back happy. I really can't recommend it enough. Thank you!
19 July 2024
Our son has been attending since 2021 and has always loved the nursery and all the teachers. They've been so careful to cater for his allergies and his care has always been wonderful. His sister started recently and all the staff worked so hard to make sure she settled well and was happy.
09 July 2024
We (and our daughter) adore Pepys Road Nursery. She has been there for 18 months (since the age of 1). She loves the staff who are attentive, kind and patient. They are amazing at teaching our daughter key development skills and life lessons. Their daily activities are varied, imaginative and loved by the kids. The time and effort the team put into keeping us up to date on her progress and day is very helpful and they go above and beyond to make sure her day at nursery fits in with her home life. The facilities are excellent with a wide range of toys, books and play areas. We have seen so much growth physically and mentally as a result. We wouldn't think of sending our daughter anywhere else!
09 July 2024
My daughter has been going here since she was 9 months old and loves it. The staff are so kind and have contributed so much to my daughter's development. There are regular updates and photographs. The activities are really fun!
05 July 2024
My daughter has been extremely happy at this nursery since she started last year. The staff are all so kind, friendly and thoughtful, and the new manager is doing a brilliant job of running it, with a great mix of fun, interesting activities for the children.
10 June 2024
Very impressed with the manners and discipline at Pepys Road. My daughter is extremely happy there and we have had no issues since she started 5 months ago.
10 June 2024
An excellent nursery with staff who genuinely care about the wellness and development of your child. The manager and staff are so wonderful with our son and he looks forward to his nursery days which are filled with stimulating activities teaching and honing valuable developmental skills. The transparency and ongoing updates are so useful.
05 June 2024
My son has been at Pepys Road since he was 9 months old and he is now 3 years 8 months. He is really happy and settled and is looked after by some amazing staff who really care about him. They really supported him when his older sister left to go to school last summer, and when he had a new baby sibling, which really helped us as parents so much-we were very grateful for their care and consistency at that time. The nursery is doing a wonderful range of activities and the recent changes since the new manager joined, have been really positive there’s been a big push to help parents feel more involved and also share with us what the children are doing more regularly. We feel confident he is thriving and learning and most importantly, feels safe and happy. Thank you!
01 May 2024
Our daughter joined Dicky Birds last summer (2023) and has loved it. The extended settling in time gave us the opportunity to get used to a new routine and I’ve found the staff to be kind, enthusiastic and knowledgable. Last summer there was a period of adjustment as staffing changes happened, but my experience of it was similar to what I see in my work (NHS nursing), where we have an ebb/flow of staff but a solid core team who care a lot. It didn’t take long before this period of change felt settled and steady. Throughout it all, my daughter was happy (if the smiles and mess she makes are anything to go by). There is limited outside space but they make the most of it and take regular trips out and about (which are clearly enjoyed). The current team are committed to communication, alerting us to any issues (or potential issues) and I want to recognise they are working hard to provide individualised learning opportunities within the context of overseeing a group of young children.
30 April 2024
Our daughter has been attending Dicky Birds for 20 months and we have been impressed with the care and service from the staff there. Recently, there have been some changes within the leadership team of the nursery and we have seen a huge increase in parent communication, fun planned activity days and the variety of learning and play opportunities given to the children. There is a great app, that contains a lot of information and updates on what the children have been up to, eaten and how long they have napped for.
07 March 2024
I am a mother with a child with SEN, I am amazed at how the staff has helped my son. Not just help him, but teach the other children to be understanding of him, to play with him. They gave him an amazing start! It is also an amazing facility, very clean and accommodating to every child’s wishes. So many games and different interactions. I recommend!
22 November 2023
The team is great and my daughter is very happy at this nursery. The app is great and informative, yet I still get great handovers when collecting my daughter. It feels more like a small family rather than a team of staff, which makes pick-ups and drop-offs very welcoming. Facilities/outdoor space is limited, but this cannot be helped. However, they make up for this by going on outings.
02 May 2023
My son started at the nursery 18 months ago, before it was acquired by Grandir. Since then, it has been going downhill fast. The staff is lovely, and caring, they are in no way the problem. Over the last few months, the turnover has been extreme. I know this is a generalized problem in the sector, but lately, they also seem unhappy, and extremely overworked. We used to get updates about staff changes but they can't do this anymore because they happen so often. I don't recognize half the staff that opens the door. Lately, we've had to wait at drop-off because there are not enough staff to look after all the kids, and they are all put together in a room regardless of age group and ratio. They have a new app that adds no value, the previous one was fine and actually got updated with pictures and written updates from staff. Now we never know what's going on. Is this where the money is going? Because the fees have been put up 3 times in the last 12 months and the staff are underpaid.
22 March 2023
Lovely staff and a caring environment with good communication. Really flexible around extra days for freelance mums. Small and friendly so it’s easy to get to know everyone. Good food and happy children.
16 March 2023
Both our daughters attended Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Pepys Road and loved their time there. The staff are caring and warm towards the kids and I've always had every confidence in them looking after and educating our girls. The nursery is conveniently located, yet safe and by splitting the kids into rooms the kids are not overwhelmed by large numbers of kids. Food and facilities provided are excellent.
25 April 2022
A great team from Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Pepys Road. My son enjoyed it from day one, making friends and loving his teachers. I noticed that there are fewer outings recently but understand that there are problems with staff availability. We missed the parent's evening but the keyworker called us to catch up. I had a great conversation with the keyworker and the team is always there for us. We identified some issues to work on together and I am confident that the plan will work well to prepare my son for big school come September.
25 April 2022
My daughter attends Pepys Road, Dicky Birds and it’s been fantastic for her. The staff put so much effort into the settles at the end of last year and 2022 has marked such a positive change for my little girl in her development and it’s in no small part down to the team at Dicky Birds, Pepys Road. Highly recommended.