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22 Oakfield Road, Ashtead, KT21 2RE
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23 July 2024
Our little girl started at Little Downsend at 7 months, as I returned to work. I was very apprehensive about her starting at nursery but from day 1 the teaching staff have been phenomenal and our little girl settled in straight away. They were so kind and patient as she got used to feeding and sleeping in a new environment. 8 months later and she is absolutely thriving. She is so excited when we drop her off and loves all the teachers. We get lots of photo updates and a comprehensive report at the end of each day which also gives us great peace of mind. The baby room is little but the facilities are top of the range, brand new and always feels spotless. The best decision we have ever made for our daughter and we hope to keep her at the school for as long as possible.
04 July 2024
My son started when he was 1 and absolutely loves going to nursery, it's clear from drop-off that he has a wonderful relationship with the staff in the room - he is so pleased to see them each morning. I'm updated during the day with photos of what he has been doing via the app. The staff are absolutely amazing, I can't thank them enough for the care and attention they put into the fantastic activities, as well as just sitting down for a cuddle when he needs it. My son also has allergies and I'm confident that these are always kept in mind to make sure he is safe.
01 July 2024
Excellent nursery. The staff are great, caring and welcoming. Organised educational activities each day which are communicated to parents very well. The facilities are fantastic, my child loves going here each day.
01 July 2024
My son started here at the age of one. His sister goes to another Little Downsend site and from the moment I walked into Ashtead I knew it was going to be the right setting for him. Little Downsend is an extension of our family. The whole team take great interest in both the children, their personalities and their strengths. They are greeted every morning by someone familiar who knows them and their friends. The team were so wonderful at all of the settling sessions, taking time to understand my son, his habits, likes and dislikes. The room is open, with lots of activities and the staff are fully engaged and invested in the development of the children - even the little ones. My son settled instantly, no issues with naps or feeding, with the very experienced team dealing well with some of the drop-off 'wobbles'. I get a comprehensive update on his day, and the team have been wonderful at keeping me updated on his activities. I would recommend Little Downsend to anyone, it's wonderful.
15 January 2024
The school has a lovely, friendly atmosphere and all the staff seem to know all of the children and really care about them. Our child loves attending and as our child had a less good experience attending a previous nursery we were nervous about how they would be but it has been great.
15 January 2024
I’m so pleased with every aspect of our experience at Little Downsend Ashtead to date. My daughter started here when she was around 16 months old, and despite never having separated from me for any length of time, she settled incredibly quickly and has formed really positive and trusting relationships with all of the key adults in the room. The staff are all so kind, experienced and personable. I find it very reassuring to see the same familiar faces every morning when I drop my daughter off, turnover seems to be very low, and everybody across the whole building knows my daughter's name and takes a moment to say hello or make some small talk with her. I receive frequent updates with photos and videos via the online learning journal and it’s lovely to see the stimulating activities my daughter gets to experience as well as see her interact with some of her peers. I would choose this nursery time and time again and am so pleased to have such a fantastic setting so close to home.
19 December 2023
We are absolutely thrilled with the care our little one has been receiving at Little Downsend's new nursery. My daughter started there 4 months after her first birthday. She has grown in confidence and happily walks into the premises every morning. Daily music and craft sessions enabled her verbal and manual skills to develop amazingly. The staff is super dedicated and provides regular updates via an app on the activities and achievements. The equipment is superb and I feel reassured that my little one spends her time in a fun and safe environment.
19 December 2023
Our son has settled in tremendously at Little Downsend School Ashtead. We are excited on his behalf for what is to come and all the experiences he will have. He walks in happily every morning, and from the updates we get, he loves his time there from the moment he arrives.
14 December 2023
Little Downsend has been fantastic in so many ways for both my child and me. The approach to settling in was parent and child-led, which worked well for us both, making this transition away from each other for the first time. The staff are lovely and attentive to each individual child’s needs, and the team keeps in touch regularly throughout the day. The variety of activities supports my son’s development and social skills - he has tried so many new creative things at the nursery. The environment is calm and bright, encouraging play but also rest, which is so important for young children. We are all happy we chose Little Downsend and would recommend it again and again.
14 December 2023
My son was quite a quiet little one, usually watching whilst other children engaged in activities. Since being at Little Downsend Ashtead, his confidence is now through the roof. He actively takes part and enjoys every day he has there. I can't thank the staff enough for all they do for him.
16 November 2022
Beyond happy and impressed with the care both of our children have had and are having with Little Downsend. Excellent communication Caring and nurturing environment Academically stimulating Socially active for the parents, also cannot thank them enough.
01 December 2020
A wonderful school with a warm atmosphere. Great staff and great teaching. We have always been impressed by the dedication of the staff and attention to detail. Rather than being a school, it is a real community.
30 November 2020
A fantastic place for little ones! My child skips out of the door every day looking forward to what the school has planned for him. A warm and kind member of staff greets him every day and he has a smile on his face when he leaves. What more could you ask for.
30 November 2020
This is not just an excellent nursery but it feels like a second home. The teaching and pastoral care are both excellent. Both my eldest and youngest children have been very happy at Downsend.
30 November 2020
Little Downsend Ashtead is the most amazing little school. My children have enjoyed their time there from day one. The school is filled with fun, adventurous and fabulous teachers. Thank you for making the children so happy.
30 November 2020
Downsend is a well organised and maintained nursery with excellent facilities and experienced staff. Children are provided with a great variety of activities and opportunities beyond what would be found in many other early years settings. I like the fact that the nursery operates somewhere between a nursery and a school so that my son had a routine and structure to his day whilst also having the freedom to explore and play with his friends. The staff are very committed and enjoy the children in their care. Communication with parents is excellent and MOST importantly the children who attend are happy and very well looked after. My son has been there for over a year, starting in the first steps, and it has been one of the best decisions we have made for him. I would recommend Downsend to anyone looking for a nursery with a smaller, homely feel where the children are encouraged and well cared for.
30 November 2020
The experience myself and my children have had at Little Downsend Ashtead have been outstanding. There is the most amazing team of people who have made our time at Little Downsend unforgettable. Thank you all. You have left a lasting impression on my 3 children.
30 November 2020
All 3 of my children have attended Little Downsend Ashtead and I honestly don’t believe they could have had a better start to their education. They absolutely thrived but most importantly they have all been so happy there. Lovely small classes, lots of attention, and a lovely community feel with caring and friendly teachers who cannot do enough for each child. I would thoroughly recommend Downsend to anyone considering it as a nursery or school.
30 November 2020
My son loves going to Little Downsend in Ashtead. They are an extension to our family in a way, he feels loved, supported but he is also given direction to learn every day. I know he is safe, he can be himself and he will thrive. The teaching and care is outstanding, the facilities are excellent and he loves lunch! My son loved the extended day as he got to play with different children in different year groups. I’ve got a 6-week old baby and already I have registered him for when he is 2. I am so pleased we are part of this nursery and preschool.
16 November 2020
The wonderful team at Little Downsend School Ashtead have given my children an amazing adventure each day. Through fun games, they don’t even realise they are learning and the quality of care given by all the staff is clear to see. My children bounce in through the gates each morning and leave with enormous smiles.
Latest Reviews for Little Downsend School Ashtead
23 July 2024
Our little girl started at Little Downsend at 7 months, as I returned to work. I was very apprehensive about her starting at nursery but from day 1 the teaching staff have been phenomenal and our little girl settled in straight away. They were so kind and patient as she got used to feeding and sleeping in a new environment. 8 months later and she is absolutely thriving. She is so excited when we drop her off and loves all the teachers. We get lots of photo updates and a comprehensive report at the end of each day which also gives us great peace of mind. The baby room is little but the facilities are top of the range, brand new and always feels spotless. The best decision we have ever made for our daughter and we hope to keep her at the school for as long as possible.
04 July 2024
My son started when he was 1 and absolutely loves going to nursery, it's clear from drop-off that he has a wonderful relationship with the staff in the room - he is so pleased to see them each morning. I'm updated during the day with photos of what he has been doing via the app. The staff are absolutely amazing, I can't thank them enough for the care and attention they put into the fantastic activities, as well as just sitting down for a cuddle when he needs it. My son also has allergies and I'm confident that these are always kept in mind to make sure he is safe.
01 July 2024
Excellent nursery. The staff are great, caring and welcoming. Organised educational activities each day which are communicated to parents very well. The facilities are fantastic, my child loves going here each day.
01 July 2024
My son started here at the age of one. His sister goes to another Little Downsend site and from the moment I walked into Ashtead I knew it was going to be the right setting for him. Little Downsend is an extension of our family. The whole team take great interest in both the children, their personalities and their strengths. They are greeted every morning by someone familiar who knows them and their friends. The team were so wonderful at all of the settling sessions, taking time to understand my son, his habits, likes and dislikes. The room is open, with lots of activities and the staff are fully engaged and invested in the development of the children - even the little ones. My son settled instantly, no issues with naps or feeding, with the very experienced team dealing well with some of the drop-off 'wobbles'. I get a comprehensive update on his day, and the team have been wonderful at keeping me updated on his activities. I would recommend Little Downsend to anyone, it's wonderful.
15 January 2024
The school has a lovely, friendly atmosphere and all the staff seem to know all of the children and really care about them. Our child loves attending and as our child had a less good experience attending a previous nursery we were nervous about how they would be but it has been great.
15 January 2024
I’m so pleased with every aspect of our experience at Little Downsend Ashtead to date. My daughter started here when she was around 16 months old, and despite never having separated from me for any length of time, she settled incredibly quickly and has formed really positive and trusting relationships with all of the key adults in the room. The staff are all so kind, experienced and personable. I find it very reassuring to see the same familiar faces every morning when I drop my daughter off, turnover seems to be very low, and everybody across the whole building knows my daughter's name and takes a moment to say hello or make some small talk with her. I receive frequent updates with photos and videos via the online learning journal and it’s lovely to see the stimulating activities my daughter gets to experience as well as see her interact with some of her peers. I would choose this nursery time and time again and am so pleased to have such a fantastic setting so close to home.
19 December 2023
We are absolutely thrilled with the care our little one has been receiving at Little Downsend's new nursery. My daughter started there 4 months after her first birthday. She has grown in confidence and happily walks into the premises every morning. Daily music and craft sessions enabled her verbal and manual skills to develop amazingly. The staff is super dedicated and provides regular updates via an app on the activities and achievements. The equipment is superb and I feel reassured that my little one spends her time in a fun and safe environment.
19 December 2023
Our son has settled in tremendously at Little Downsend School Ashtead. We are excited on his behalf for what is to come and all the experiences he will have. He walks in happily every morning, and from the updates we get, he loves his time there from the moment he arrives.
14 December 2023
Little Downsend has been fantastic in so many ways for both my child and me. The approach to settling in was parent and child-led, which worked well for us both, making this transition away from each other for the first time. The staff are lovely and attentive to each individual child’s needs, and the team keeps in touch regularly throughout the day. The variety of activities supports my son’s development and social skills - he has tried so many new creative things at the nursery. The environment is calm and bright, encouraging play but also rest, which is so important for young children. We are all happy we chose Little Downsend and would recommend it again and again.
14 December 2023
My son was quite a quiet little one, usually watching whilst other children engaged in activities. Since being at Little Downsend Ashtead, his confidence is now through the roof. He actively takes part and enjoys every day he has there. I can't thank the staff enough for all they do for him.
16 November 2022
Beyond happy and impressed with the care both of our children have had and are having with Little Downsend. Excellent communication Caring and nurturing environment Academically stimulating Socially active for the parents, also cannot thank them enough.
01 December 2020
A wonderful school with a warm atmosphere. Great staff and great teaching. We have always been impressed by the dedication of the staff and attention to detail. Rather than being a school, it is a real community.
30 November 2020
A fantastic place for little ones! My child skips out of the door every day looking forward to what the school has planned for him. A warm and kind member of staff greets him every day and he has a smile on his face when he leaves. What more could you ask for.
30 November 2020
This is not just an excellent nursery but it feels like a second home. The teaching and pastoral care are both excellent. Both my eldest and youngest children have been very happy at Downsend.
30 November 2020
Little Downsend Ashtead is the most amazing little school. My children have enjoyed their time there from day one. The school is filled with fun, adventurous and fabulous teachers. Thank you for making the children so happy.
30 November 2020
Downsend is a well organised and maintained nursery with excellent facilities and experienced staff. Children are provided with a great variety of activities and opportunities beyond what would be found in many other early years settings. I like the fact that the nursery operates somewhere between a nursery and a school so that my son had a routine and structure to his day whilst also having the freedom to explore and play with his friends. The staff are very committed and enjoy the children in their care. Communication with parents is excellent and MOST importantly the children who attend are happy and very well looked after. My son has been there for over a year, starting in the first steps, and it has been one of the best decisions we have made for him. I would recommend Downsend to anyone looking for a nursery with a smaller, homely feel where the children are encouraged and well cared for.
30 November 2020
The experience myself and my children have had at Little Downsend Ashtead have been outstanding. There is the most amazing team of people who have made our time at Little Downsend unforgettable. Thank you all. You have left a lasting impression on my 3 children.
30 November 2020
All 3 of my children have attended Little Downsend Ashtead and I honestly don’t believe they could have had a better start to their education. They absolutely thrived but most importantly they have all been so happy there. Lovely small classes, lots of attention, and a lovely community feel with caring and friendly teachers who cannot do enough for each child. I would thoroughly recommend Downsend to anyone considering it as a nursery or school.
30 November 2020
My son loves going to Little Downsend in Ashtead. They are an extension to our family in a way, he feels loved, supported but he is also given direction to learn every day. I know he is safe, he can be himself and he will thrive. The teaching and care is outstanding, the facilities are excellent and he loves lunch! My son loved the extended day as he got to play with different children in different year groups. I’ve got a 6-week old baby and already I have registered him for when he is 2. I am so pleased we are part of this nursery and preschool.
16 November 2020
The wonderful team at Little Downsend School Ashtead have given my children an amazing adventure each day. Through fun games, they don’t even realise they are learning and the quality of care given by all the staff is clear to see. My children bounce in through the gates each morning and leave with enormous smiles.