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26 September 2023
My son was here for just over three years, from when he was ten months old to when he started school. He had a wonderful time and our experience was also very good. There was a period when there was no permanent leadership and things got a bit chaotic, but then the current team took over and the improvement was marked, culminating in the Ofsted Outstanding rating which was richly deserved. We will all miss the staff who did a great job.
13 September 2023
My child has been at New Cross Nursery since he was one in the baby room and now he is in the toddler room. We couldn’t be happier with the nursery and feel like it is a very special place and feel incredible lucky to have found it. All of the staff have always been so communicative, both verbally and through the app. For me, it has the perfect balance of following our child’s interests and giving him the freedom to explore (in their amazing outdoor and indoor spaces), as well as provoking thought and development through experiments and interactions. Their gentle and developmentally appropriate approach to supporting with emotions and behaviour feels just right for us. He has so much fun there and we feel he is safe and well looked after and developing great relationships. Thank you New Cross Nursery!
12 September 2023
Excellent experience so far. My son has been attending LEYF New Cross for a year and a half. The first year was in the baby room and since then, in the toddler room. He loves going in, and his development has come on leaps and bounds. The teachers thoughtfully plan out their daily activities, always focusing on their development and creating a fun and safe environment. plus, the new garden looks fab! Management seems very organised, helpful and friendly.
12 September 2023
Our son has grown and learnt, played and made friends at a super caring preschool and nursery. They foster in their children a great sense of responsibility and independence. I’m a stickler for nutrition and am always impressed with their nosh. Fortunately for the younger ones, the play area has now a brilliant addition of plants, play areas, obstacles and objects. These additions show an unstoppable motivation to stimulate the children, given their implementation was post-Ofsted awarding the preschool nursery ‘outstanding’. Fantastic staff highly valued by us parents. We wish they get paid what they deserve.
08 September 2023
We moved our 18 month old daughter after some serious issues at another local nursery and she has settled at Leyf so brilliantly with the help of the incredible team in the baby room. Within a week our daughter was noticeably more confident and now, five months on, bounds into the room without looking back. She’s now moving to toddlers gradually and it's being managed really well. Her speaking and socialisation development have been incredible to see, but the most special thing for us is how happy and safe she is there. Every single member of the team is so welcoming and shows love to our little girl. They’re notably also so conscientious, professional and kind to us as parents. I feel as supported as our daughter is. Communication is fantastic and facilities are brilliant too. It’s made me so confident that she has the best care I’ve felt like I can go back to work five days a week. It’s genuinely been life-changing. Thank you, you’re all a brilliant team and exceptional humans, doing a very tough job.
31 August 2023
New Cross Nursery is a great place where children flourish. The staff are dedicated and caring and the curriculum seamlessly blends learning and play. Excellent communication with parents and a truly special place for the little ones!
02 September 2020
Our son has been at Leyf New Cross nursery since December 2016. From the baby room to pre-school, he has thrived. The manager and her team are doing an excellent job of caring for the children. The staff are warm, welcoming and nurturing. We could not have been happier. We will all miss you!
02 September 2020
I am very pleased with New Cross nursery so far. Our son has settled in extremely well and has developed exponentially since starting nursery 2-months ago. The staff are all very friendly and professional, the food is excellent quality, and the activities are well thought out. I feel confident knowing that my son is happy and well cared for every day. We are very fortunate to have such an excellent nursery nearby. I would definitely recommend New Cross Nursery to other families in the area.
02 September 2020
We have nothing but positive things to say about this nursery. They are super, caring and attentive. If there are any concerns or issues, they resolve it really quickly and with kindness. My two children love it, and we look forward to them looking after our third one when they arrive.
20 August 2020
My son arrived at New Cross Nursery when he was 13 months. The baby's room staff are incredible and it directly felt a home from home for him. My son enjoyed it so much, and we much appreciated the daily feedback, the food diversity and the amazing range of activities they proposed. My son has now moved to the toddler's room and nothing has changed: friendly and professional staff, creative activities and they even developed an app so we can trace what's happening to our child during the lockdown. My son runs to the nursery door every morning and comes back with a big smile when I pick him up...what more could I expect? New Cross nursery and all its staff is a rare gem in which you can put all your trust in! Thank you all for being so amazing with our children!
20 August 2020
Our daughter returned to nursery after lockdown, and we were expecting her to not manage very well. But we have been pleasantly surprised by how well she's taken back to it, and believe this has a huge amount to do with the brilliant staff there. Many of the staff have commented on how her confidence has grown and have taken on board information we've given about her development during lockdown, and are striving to work with her in these areas. On one occasion there was a tricky drop-off, but the manager made the effort to get in touch with me later in the day to let me know she was doing well. Our daughter is happy and comfortable at nursery, has lots of fun and likes the staff very much.
19 August 2020
The nursery is such a loving and caring environment. Everyone in the team is very warm, they all know my daughter by name and she enjoys seeing them every morning we go in. They have adapted well to the new normal, given us all the details of what goes on along the day, and keeping us informed about her activities and routines. Seeing my child so happy and well looked after gives me the peace of mind and assurance that she could not be in better hands!
18 August 2020
Our two daughters have been to New Cross Nursery. They have both loved their time there. From the baby room through to the pre-school it is a warm, caring, stimulating environment. The staff are wonderful. They have coped brilliantly with the difficult circumstances of COVID. We would thoroughly recommend the nursery to anyone.
18 August 2020
New Cross is a very special nursery - my child only joined a couple of months ago and settled quicker than I could have hoped and is excited and loves going to nursery. The staff and management team are brilliant - they're caring and friendly and provide feedback each day on all the wonderful and fun activities (including lots of water play and outdoor activities) that my child gets up to as well as weekly written observations on my child's development. The management team are also very responsive and have been very good about incorporating and keeping parents updated on their COVID policies. The food seems great - the menu is very varied and healthy and I know they cater for any allergies or dietary requirements. The outside space is large compared to other nurseries and the baby room has good facilities - including a separate indoor soft playroom which I know they love exploring.
17 August 2020
We love how focused the nursery is on play and development through play. The kids just seem to have so much fun with the committed and energetic staff team and their friends. Our child has been encouraged to become an independent, creative and kind little boy during his time at the nursery and has made such a lovely group of friends. Diverse in many ways, the nursery also seems to reflect the area in which we live. Highly recommended.
17 August 2020
Good development plans for children and some stable team members. 7:30 start and 6:30 closure so great timing flexibility outdoor space large but concrete so accidents happen even with the best care possible.
17 August 2020
My child is very happy and wants to go to nursery all the time, so I'm happy with the place too. They do new and interesting activities all the time and always listened when I had something to say!
17 August 2020
My son has attended New Cross nursery since he was six months - he’ll be three in October so he’s gone from baby room to the room he’s in now, which is toddlers. I feel extremely fortunate to have found such a wonderful nursery - the staff are supportive, kind, and they care, going above and beyond each time. Management is strong and effective. Throughout the lockdown my son did not attend, however, we were kept up to date via frequent emails, being sent activity packs with zoom calls set up on a weekly basis. My son has come on leaps and bounds - he often asks to see his favoured members of staff on the weekend! He is so happy and I can’t praise nursery highly enough. As I say, I feel so incredibly lucky that we found such a great nursery and would highly recommend to anyone thinking about care for their little one.
17 August 2020
A well organised nursery full of love and creativity. This nursery reflects home, with continuity and stability for the children who attend. The staff know the children - my child's love of snails was reflected in activities. By 2, the children are taught to take their shoes off and to put their coats on alone, and to be kind to others. New Cross has large grounds with trees and garden space, so children are outside all the time, despite an inner London setting. Children here, are familiar with tree roots, butterflies, puddles or seeing leaves overhead, and rain on wet days. The nursery groceries are brought to reception -- so fresh carrots, bananas, and pulses are visible. Diet is varied with rice, couscous and fish, fruit snacks and homemade daily cooking. The children have a help yourself penguin water jug all day long to keep hydrated. Pre COVID parents were welcome anytime which was transparent. Staff speak to parents daily on pick up about behaviour, eating, and activities.
14 August 2020
My son is very happy at New Cross Nursery, he has days filled with fun and always comes home with a smile. All the staff are kind and friendly. It feels like we are part of a large family which warms my heart.
Latest Reviews for New Cross Nursery & Pre-School
26 September 2023
My son was here for just over three years, from when he was ten months old to when he started school. He had a wonderful time and our experience was also very good. There was a period when there was no permanent leadership and things got a bit chaotic, but then the current team took over and the improvement was marked, culminating in the Ofsted Outstanding rating which was richly deserved. We will all miss the staff who did a great job.
13 September 2023
My child has been at New Cross Nursery since he was one in the baby room and now he is in the toddler room. We couldn’t be happier with the nursery and feel like it is a very special place and feel incredible lucky to have found it. All of the staff have always been so communicative, both verbally and through the app. For me, it has the perfect balance of following our child’s interests and giving him the freedom to explore (in their amazing outdoor and indoor spaces), as well as provoking thought and development through experiments and interactions. Their gentle and developmentally appropriate approach to supporting with emotions and behaviour feels just right for us. He has so much fun there and we feel he is safe and well looked after and developing great relationships. Thank you New Cross Nursery!
12 September 2023
Excellent experience so far. My son has been attending LEYF New Cross for a year and a half. The first year was in the baby room and since then, in the toddler room. He loves going in, and his development has come on leaps and bounds. The teachers thoughtfully plan out their daily activities, always focusing on their development and creating a fun and safe environment. plus, the new garden looks fab! Management seems very organised, helpful and friendly.
12 September 2023
Our son has grown and learnt, played and made friends at a super caring preschool and nursery. They foster in their children a great sense of responsibility and independence. I’m a stickler for nutrition and am always impressed with their nosh. Fortunately for the younger ones, the play area has now a brilliant addition of plants, play areas, obstacles and objects. These additions show an unstoppable motivation to stimulate the children, given their implementation was post-Ofsted awarding the preschool nursery ‘outstanding’. Fantastic staff highly valued by us parents. We wish they get paid what they deserve.
08 September 2023
We moved our 18 month old daughter after some serious issues at another local nursery and she has settled at Leyf so brilliantly with the help of the incredible team in the baby room. Within a week our daughter was noticeably more confident and now, five months on, bounds into the room without looking back. She’s now moving to toddlers gradually and it's being managed really well. Her speaking and socialisation development have been incredible to see, but the most special thing for us is how happy and safe she is there. Every single member of the team is so welcoming and shows love to our little girl. They’re notably also so conscientious, professional and kind to us as parents. I feel as supported as our daughter is. Communication is fantastic and facilities are brilliant too. It’s made me so confident that she has the best care I’ve felt like I can go back to work five days a week. It’s genuinely been life-changing. Thank you, you’re all a brilliant team and exceptional humans, doing a very tough job.
31 August 2023
New Cross Nursery is a great place where children flourish. The staff are dedicated and caring and the curriculum seamlessly blends learning and play. Excellent communication with parents and a truly special place for the little ones!
02 September 2020
Our son has been at Leyf New Cross nursery since December 2016. From the baby room to pre-school, he has thrived. The manager and her team are doing an excellent job of caring for the children. The staff are warm, welcoming and nurturing. We could not have been happier. We will all miss you!
02 September 2020
I am very pleased with New Cross nursery so far. Our son has settled in extremely well and has developed exponentially since starting nursery 2-months ago. The staff are all very friendly and professional, the food is excellent quality, and the activities are well thought out. I feel confident knowing that my son is happy and well cared for every day. We are very fortunate to have such an excellent nursery nearby. I would definitely recommend New Cross Nursery to other families in the area.
02 September 2020
We have nothing but positive things to say about this nursery. They are super, caring and attentive. If there are any concerns or issues, they resolve it really quickly and with kindness. My two children love it, and we look forward to them looking after our third one when they arrive.
20 August 2020
My son arrived at New Cross Nursery when he was 13 months. The baby's room staff are incredible and it directly felt a home from home for him. My son enjoyed it so much, and we much appreciated the daily feedback, the food diversity and the amazing range of activities they proposed. My son has now moved to the toddler's room and nothing has changed: friendly and professional staff, creative activities and they even developed an app so we can trace what's happening to our child during the lockdown. My son runs to the nursery door every morning and comes back with a big smile when I pick him up...what more could I expect? New Cross nursery and all its staff is a rare gem in which you can put all your trust in! Thank you all for being so amazing with our children!
20 August 2020
Our daughter returned to nursery after lockdown, and we were expecting her to not manage very well. But we have been pleasantly surprised by how well she's taken back to it, and believe this has a huge amount to do with the brilliant staff there. Many of the staff have commented on how her confidence has grown and have taken on board information we've given about her development during lockdown, and are striving to work with her in these areas. On one occasion there was a tricky drop-off, but the manager made the effort to get in touch with me later in the day to let me know she was doing well. Our daughter is happy and comfortable at nursery, has lots of fun and likes the staff very much.
19 August 2020
The nursery is such a loving and caring environment. Everyone in the team is very warm, they all know my daughter by name and she enjoys seeing them every morning we go in. They have adapted well to the new normal, given us all the details of what goes on along the day, and keeping us informed about her activities and routines. Seeing my child so happy and well looked after gives me the peace of mind and assurance that she could not be in better hands!
18 August 2020
Our two daughters have been to New Cross Nursery. They have both loved their time there. From the baby room through to the pre-school it is a warm, caring, stimulating environment. The staff are wonderful. They have coped brilliantly with the difficult circumstances of COVID. We would thoroughly recommend the nursery to anyone.
18 August 2020
New Cross is a very special nursery - my child only joined a couple of months ago and settled quicker than I could have hoped and is excited and loves going to nursery. The staff and management team are brilliant - they're caring and friendly and provide feedback each day on all the wonderful and fun activities (including lots of water play and outdoor activities) that my child gets up to as well as weekly written observations on my child's development. The management team are also very responsive and have been very good about incorporating and keeping parents updated on their COVID policies. The food seems great - the menu is very varied and healthy and I know they cater for any allergies or dietary requirements. The outside space is large compared to other nurseries and the baby room has good facilities - including a separate indoor soft playroom which I know they love exploring.
17 August 2020
We love how focused the nursery is on play and development through play. The kids just seem to have so much fun with the committed and energetic staff team and their friends. Our child has been encouraged to become an independent, creative and kind little boy during his time at the nursery and has made such a lovely group of friends. Diverse in many ways, the nursery also seems to reflect the area in which we live. Highly recommended.
17 August 2020
Good development plans for children and some stable team members. 7:30 start and 6:30 closure so great timing flexibility outdoor space large but concrete so accidents happen even with the best care possible.
17 August 2020
My child is very happy and wants to go to nursery all the time, so I'm happy with the place too. They do new and interesting activities all the time and always listened when I had something to say!
17 August 2020
My son has attended New Cross nursery since he was six months - he’ll be three in October so he’s gone from baby room to the room he’s in now, which is toddlers. I feel extremely fortunate to have found such a wonderful nursery - the staff are supportive, kind, and they care, going above and beyond each time. Management is strong and effective. Throughout the lockdown my son did not attend, however, we were kept up to date via frequent emails, being sent activity packs with zoom calls set up on a weekly basis. My son has come on leaps and bounds - he often asks to see his favoured members of staff on the weekend! He is so happy and I can’t praise nursery highly enough. As I say, I feel so incredibly lucky that we found such a great nursery and would highly recommend to anyone thinking about care for their little one.
17 August 2020
A well organised nursery full of love and creativity. This nursery reflects home, with continuity and stability for the children who attend. The staff know the children - my child's love of snails was reflected in activities. By 2, the children are taught to take their shoes off and to put their coats on alone, and to be kind to others. New Cross has large grounds with trees and garden space, so children are outside all the time, despite an inner London setting. Children here, are familiar with tree roots, butterflies, puddles or seeing leaves overhead, and rain on wet days. The nursery groceries are brought to reception -- so fresh carrots, bananas, and pulses are visible. Diet is varied with rice, couscous and fish, fruit snacks and homemade daily cooking. The children have a help yourself penguin water jug all day long to keep hydrated. Pre COVID parents were welcome anytime which was transparent. Staff speak to parents daily on pick up about behaviour, eating, and activities.
14 August 2020
My son is very happy at New Cross Nursery, he has days filled with fun and always comes home with a smile. All the staff are kind and friendly. It feels like we are part of a large family which warms my heart.