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1 Baden Drive, Sewardstone Road, Chingford, London, E4 7FF
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02 July 2024
This nursery is outstanding. We viewed several nurseries (most of the others were part of large chains) and this nursery is on a different level. The level of care, love, kindness and attention shown to my son by the staff is amazing. The quality of activities is excellent. My son had no trouble settling in and seems to feel completely at home at the nursery and is very happy there. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful place for our son to go. We are both teachers and know how difficult it can be working with the children - a very demanding job both physically and emotionally but nothing seems any trouble for the staff here. Thank you!
02 July 2024
Our daughter has been going to Gilwell Nursery for over a year now, and we are extremely pleased with the weekly activities, celebrations, and the care and attention that the staff provide. She has grown in confidence, and we are particularly happy with the personal level of care and attention that she receives.
02 July 2024
Our little boy has the best time at Gilwell Hill, he settled in and adores the staff. We know he has so much fun there and is always well cared for. He loves the food, activities and staff! Couldn't ask for more from a nursery to know he is safe and more importantly very happy when he is there. Highly recommend to all.
02 July 2024
Amazing nursery, my daughter loves going to Gillwell Hill Nursery. From the day I viewed the nursery, I knew it was going to make my daughter very happy. The food, the activities and the staff are all amazing.
18 September 2023
Dearest Gilwell, our twins have attended this nursery for over four years full-time. We love the staff so much for all the encouragement, support and teaching they have given. This nursery is simply incredible! Our sons can count to nearly one hundred and sometimes more. They can certainly write their alphabet and read very well indeed. They love their nursery, but today was their last day, as next week they start school. The nursery have taken so much care and time with the twins. When they have been asleep in car on the way, staff have carried them safely inside. All the wonderful staff have made our children who they are today: kind, loving, empathetic towards others and always wanting to learn more. They will miss their teachers and friends terribly. The nursery have done amazing birthdays for our boys and the photos have been beautiful. Their learning journey is quite extraordinary. We are hugely indebted and forever grateful.
29 August 2023
I would not hesitate in recommending Hillhouse Nursery to anyone. My son has spent a very happy 3 and a 1/2 years in their fantastic care, joining when he was 6 months old. All the staff there are very caring, patient and do their utmost to ensure both you, the parent, and your child are happy. My son is starting primary school in September and he is more than ready, he knows all his colours/shapes, can count to 20, and is doing great with his ABC. They teach the children in a fun way and such a broad range of topics. My son is happy to go to nursery. When I ask him what he will be doing there today, he always replies fun things. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Gilwell Hill Nursery.
29 August 2023
Outstanding nursery, my little girl loves it and I really believe that this is the best setting for my baby to be educated and cared for. The nursery looks like a welcoming child friendly home, very cosy with book corner, building corder, home corner or messy playing corner. The staff and the management team are lovely, very helpful and always ready to give feedback or help with any questions or suggestions. I was a bit stressed in the beginning about my girl settling, but the staff in baby room made it very easy for her to accommodate and now she is very happy and impatient to arrive here every morning. The members of staff are very keen about getting to know each child personality and create bonds with them, always striving to understanding their emotions. My daughter has developed a lot since joining the nursery, her communication and social skills have also improved and she's become more confident. I cannot recommend enough this nursery!
10 August 2023
They have a great setting, lots of activities and caring key workers. Management is engaged and listens to feedback. Great menu and approach to nutrition. My child is always happy to see them and I feel that he is being well taken care of.
08 August 2023
We are delighted with Gilwell Hill Nursery. Our son (2 years old) is there and he loves it. He has close relationships with the staff who clearly very genuinely care for the children. Every week we look forward to the big update email with photos to see what he has been up to. He has been on trips to local parks, we’ve seen him feeding a horse, and he is always smiling and laughing in the pictures. The manager is also always there and always available. We relocated to the area from the midlands so we were worried about our son settling in a new nursery and a new area but the manager was really supportive and kept a close watch to make sure the transition was easy. We are really grateful for the nursery and everything it does. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a nursery with a family feel.
01 August 2023
Putting our daughter in at Gilwell Hill is the best decision we have ever made. The nursery has blown our expectations out of the water. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds in terms of her speech, development, social skills, numeracy, singing, dancing and much more. The fact that the nursery offers extracurricular activities that are included with the fees is amazing. The staff and management are fantastic. I’d encourage everyone to send their children here.
01 August 2023
My older son graduated from this nursery last year, and my younger son is currently there and we love it. The staff has been like a family to our children and us. They love the food that is cooked in-house. My younger son who is currently there is thriving and loves the activities, is happy and well-settled there. We also like the new initiatives that the nursery has implemented - excellent nursery.
24 July 2023
I was nervous about my 11-month-old starting nursery but she settled in pretty much straight away. I really love this nursery and often recommend it to others. The staff and management are lovely, genuinely caring people who I can see my little girl loves and feels comfortable with. She goes in every day with a smile on her face and I know so much of that is due to them. The nursery itself is spacious, very clean and offers a varied and fun environment to the children with a sweet little garden too. Their activities always vary as do their meals and I've been so pleased with my baby's progress since she started. I can't rate this nursery enough.
24 July 2023
Our daughter was really unsettled at her old nursery and after 7 months of crying at pick-up, we finally got a place at Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School. My daughter settled here after the first week, the nursery is a family like setting and all the children are relaxed. We get a daily update at pickup and on the app and our daughter is thriving here with her speech and education in general. The staff here are all amazing, understanding and for the children. We couldn’t recommend them more.
23 July 2023
Cannot praise the staff and the facilities at this nursery more. It’s like an extended family looking after your child and their bond and relationships with them are so special. My son has learned so much from them and it has really helped with his development more than I and his father could ever do on our own. He is really happy there and you can see the practitioners are always genuinely so pleased to see each child and interact with them. They get to know their personalities so well and are very child-focused. We are kept up to date on the app with all meals, sleep times and events plus pictures to show what they are doing every day. So you feel like you are in contact all the time. I cannot recommend this nursery enough and it is so nice to be able to leave him there while we are at work and not have to worry he won’t be cared for properly.
23 July 2023
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here! From the moment we walked in, I knew we had found a special place for our little one. The staff are simply amazing! They are not just childcare providers; they’re genuinely caring and nurturing individuals who go above and beyond to ensure every child feels loved and supported. Communication with the staff is excellent. We receive regular updates, pictures, and progress reports, keeping us informed about our daughter's day and her developmental milestones. It's evident that the staff takes the time to understand each child individually and tailor their approach accordingly. We feel so fortunate to have found such a fantastic nursery for our daughter. It's more than just a nursery; it's a place where she is thriving. We highly recommend this nursery to any parent seeking a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for their child's early years. Thank you to the team for making our daughter's time at the nursery so special!
28 September 2022
My son started Gilwell Hill Nursery when he was 2.5 years old. All the staff was so accommodating and supportive when he first began. It was such a warm welcome! Since then, we have had the best experience and would recommend to all parents, as their attention to the kids is amazing and so warming and I'm so happy we chose to send our son here! It was a great setting for him to be introduced to school life. Thank you to all staff, they are just amazing!
28 September 2022
My son started attending when he had just turned 1 year old, and because I had to go back to work, I didn't have enough time to have him settled properly so he started attending full time just after 2 setting sessions and I can't describe how wonderful, kind and welcoming all staff were. He has been attending for a year now and goes there with a smile on his face every day. I love how cosy the nursery is, the energy is good, the food is great, staff really do care for all children and try to comfort them if they feel anxious. They teach the children so many things, engage them and they really do learn and develop. Thank you Gilwell Hill Nursery, you guys are the best!
09 September 2022
Outstanding nursery, providing brilliant care on virtually a one-to-one basis. My son came on so well having moved to Gilwell Hill. He is positively thriving here and being extended in his learning where the staff see his ability to do so. The staff care so much about the children, there is not a doubt in my mind that this is the best setting for my child to be educated and cared for within. I would recommend this nursery to anyone reluctant to leave their child, outgoing or anxious children or anyone seeking the best education and care for their child.
05 September 2022
This is an outstanding nursery. We have found, after experiencing several, Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School to be the best. The staff are excellent, down to earth, lovely and above all extremely capable. Our daughter runs in every morning and as parents, we feel relaxed leaving her there because we feel so reassured that she is going to be well looked after and have a lot of fun. We are so happy and satisfied that we found the best place for our daughter.
Latest Reviews for Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School - Chingford
02 July 2024
This nursery is outstanding. We viewed several nurseries (most of the others were part of large chains) and this nursery is on a different level. The level of care, love, kindness and attention shown to my son by the staff is amazing. The quality of activities is excellent. My son had no trouble settling in and seems to feel completely at home at the nursery and is very happy there. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful place for our son to go. We are both teachers and know how difficult it can be working with the children - a very demanding job both physically and emotionally but nothing seems any trouble for the staff here. Thank you!
02 July 2024
Our daughter has been going to Gilwell Nursery for over a year now, and we are extremely pleased with the weekly activities, celebrations, and the care and attention that the staff provide. She has grown in confidence, and we are particularly happy with the personal level of care and attention that she receives.
02 July 2024
Our little boy has the best time at Gilwell Hill, he settled in and adores the staff. We know he has so much fun there and is always well cared for. He loves the food, activities and staff! Couldn't ask for more from a nursery to know he is safe and more importantly very happy when he is there. Highly recommend to all.
02 July 2024
Amazing nursery, my daughter loves going to Gillwell Hill Nursery. From the day I viewed the nursery, I knew it was going to make my daughter very happy. The food, the activities and the staff are all amazing.
18 September 2023
Dearest Gilwell, our twins have attended this nursery for over four years full-time. We love the staff so much for all the encouragement, support and teaching they have given. This nursery is simply incredible! Our sons can count to nearly one hundred and sometimes more. They can certainly write their alphabet and read very well indeed. They love their nursery, but today was their last day, as next week they start school. The nursery have taken so much care and time with the twins. When they have been asleep in car on the way, staff have carried them safely inside. All the wonderful staff have made our children who they are today: kind, loving, empathetic towards others and always wanting to learn more. They will miss their teachers and friends terribly. The nursery have done amazing birthdays for our boys and the photos have been beautiful. Their learning journey is quite extraordinary. We are hugely indebted and forever grateful.
29 August 2023
I would not hesitate in recommending Hillhouse Nursery to anyone. My son has spent a very happy 3 and a 1/2 years in their fantastic care, joining when he was 6 months old. All the staff there are very caring, patient and do their utmost to ensure both you, the parent, and your child are happy. My son is starting primary school in September and he is more than ready, he knows all his colours/shapes, can count to 20, and is doing great with his ABC. They teach the children in a fun way and such a broad range of topics. My son is happy to go to nursery. When I ask him what he will be doing there today, he always replies fun things. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Gilwell Hill Nursery.
29 August 2023
Outstanding nursery, my little girl loves it and I really believe that this is the best setting for my baby to be educated and cared for. The nursery looks like a welcoming child friendly home, very cosy with book corner, building corder, home corner or messy playing corner. The staff and the management team are lovely, very helpful and always ready to give feedback or help with any questions or suggestions. I was a bit stressed in the beginning about my girl settling, but the staff in baby room made it very easy for her to accommodate and now she is very happy and impatient to arrive here every morning. The members of staff are very keen about getting to know each child personality and create bonds with them, always striving to understanding their emotions. My daughter has developed a lot since joining the nursery, her communication and social skills have also improved and she's become more confident. I cannot recommend enough this nursery!
10 August 2023
They have a great setting, lots of activities and caring key workers. Management is engaged and listens to feedback. Great menu and approach to nutrition. My child is always happy to see them and I feel that he is being well taken care of.
08 August 2023
We are delighted with Gilwell Hill Nursery. Our son (2 years old) is there and he loves it. He has close relationships with the staff who clearly very genuinely care for the children. Every week we look forward to the big update email with photos to see what he has been up to. He has been on trips to local parks, we’ve seen him feeding a horse, and he is always smiling and laughing in the pictures. The manager is also always there and always available. We relocated to the area from the midlands so we were worried about our son settling in a new nursery and a new area but the manager was really supportive and kept a close watch to make sure the transition was easy. We are really grateful for the nursery and everything it does. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a nursery with a family feel.
01 August 2023
Putting our daughter in at Gilwell Hill is the best decision we have ever made. The nursery has blown our expectations out of the water. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds in terms of her speech, development, social skills, numeracy, singing, dancing and much more. The fact that the nursery offers extracurricular activities that are included with the fees is amazing. The staff and management are fantastic. I’d encourage everyone to send their children here.
01 August 2023
My older son graduated from this nursery last year, and my younger son is currently there and we love it. The staff has been like a family to our children and us. They love the food that is cooked in-house. My younger son who is currently there is thriving and loves the activities, is happy and well-settled there. We also like the new initiatives that the nursery has implemented - excellent nursery.
24 July 2023
I was nervous about my 11-month-old starting nursery but she settled in pretty much straight away. I really love this nursery and often recommend it to others. The staff and management are lovely, genuinely caring people who I can see my little girl loves and feels comfortable with. She goes in every day with a smile on her face and I know so much of that is due to them. The nursery itself is spacious, very clean and offers a varied and fun environment to the children with a sweet little garden too. Their activities always vary as do their meals and I've been so pleased with my baby's progress since she started. I can't rate this nursery enough.
24 July 2023
Our daughter was really unsettled at her old nursery and after 7 months of crying at pick-up, we finally got a place at Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School. My daughter settled here after the first week, the nursery is a family like setting and all the children are relaxed. We get a daily update at pickup and on the app and our daughter is thriving here with her speech and education in general. The staff here are all amazing, understanding and for the children. We couldn’t recommend them more.
23 July 2023
Cannot praise the staff and the facilities at this nursery more. It’s like an extended family looking after your child and their bond and relationships with them are so special. My son has learned so much from them and it has really helped with his development more than I and his father could ever do on our own. He is really happy there and you can see the practitioners are always genuinely so pleased to see each child and interact with them. They get to know their personalities so well and are very child-focused. We are kept up to date on the app with all meals, sleep times and events plus pictures to show what they are doing every day. So you feel like you are in contact all the time. I cannot recommend this nursery enough and it is so nice to be able to leave him there while we are at work and not have to worry he won’t be cared for properly.
23 July 2023
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here! From the moment we walked in, I knew we had found a special place for our little one. The staff are simply amazing! They are not just childcare providers; they’re genuinely caring and nurturing individuals who go above and beyond to ensure every child feels loved and supported. Communication with the staff is excellent. We receive regular updates, pictures, and progress reports, keeping us informed about our daughter's day and her developmental milestones. It's evident that the staff takes the time to understand each child individually and tailor their approach accordingly. We feel so fortunate to have found such a fantastic nursery for our daughter. It's more than just a nursery; it's a place where she is thriving. We highly recommend this nursery to any parent seeking a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for their child's early years. Thank you to the team for making our daughter's time at the nursery so special!
28 September 2022
My son started Gilwell Hill Nursery when he was 2.5 years old. All the staff was so accommodating and supportive when he first began. It was such a warm welcome! Since then, we have had the best experience and would recommend to all parents, as their attention to the kids is amazing and so warming and I'm so happy we chose to send our son here! It was a great setting for him to be introduced to school life. Thank you to all staff, they are just amazing!
28 September 2022
My son started attending when he had just turned 1 year old, and because I had to go back to work, I didn't have enough time to have him settled properly so he started attending full time just after 2 setting sessions and I can't describe how wonderful, kind and welcoming all staff were. He has been attending for a year now and goes there with a smile on his face every day. I love how cosy the nursery is, the energy is good, the food is great, staff really do care for all children and try to comfort them if they feel anxious. They teach the children so many things, engage them and they really do learn and develop. Thank you Gilwell Hill Nursery, you guys are the best!
09 September 2022
Outstanding nursery, providing brilliant care on virtually a one-to-one basis. My son came on so well having moved to Gilwell Hill. He is positively thriving here and being extended in his learning where the staff see his ability to do so. The staff care so much about the children, there is not a doubt in my mind that this is the best setting for my child to be educated and cared for within. I would recommend this nursery to anyone reluctant to leave their child, outgoing or anxious children or anyone seeking the best education and care for their child.
05 September 2022
This is an outstanding nursery. We have found, after experiencing several, Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery & Pre-School to be the best. The staff are excellent, down to earth, lovely and above all extremely capable. Our daughter runs in every morning and as parents, we feel relaxed leaving her there because we feel so reassured that she is going to be well looked after and have a lot of fun. We are so happy and satisfied that we found the best place for our daughter.