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423 Durnsford, Southfields, London, SW19 8EE
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28 August 2024
Wonderful nursery that has supported my child since he was a baby in December 2020 to graduating to primary school. They have supported his development with regular updates via the app and have fantastic activities each week, including Mandarin, yoga, tennis and more. Facilities are good with a variety of toys and play spaces, books, air conditioning for the hot periods and sleep was never an issue. The outside space is used a lot for a runaround and they do go out for regular park trips which I feel is important. The staff are friendly and provide daily feedback and the food is of good quality and my son is happy with it. They have put on some wonderful events for children and parents, the sports day, Mother's/Father's Days, Christmas and Easter parties were all highlights. The parents have also made a real community spirit and keep in touch regularly. The graduation ceremony was amazing for the effort put in and my son has grown and developed in so many ways, thanks Bliss Childcare and Nursery School.
03 October 2023
My two children have attended Bliss since they were babies. We stuck with the nursery when there was an unsettled period with high staff turnover and I'm truly glad we did. The new management team are excellent and the staff go above and beyond everyday. They have a wide variety of activities each week and the nursery has planned some excellent trips to museums which the kids loved. There is a real community feel amongst the staff and parents, helped by the many events organised by management such as sports day and parties for Mother's and Father's Day. The chef is wonderful not just with the food but with the children. My eldest daughter has just left Bliss after being at the nursery for 3.5 years and I really must commend the preschool team on how well she and her peers were prepared for the transition to "Big School". They have made it an exciting time and she loves popping back into nursery to say hello to all of the staff when we pick up her sister.
05 April 2023
Our daughter has been attending Bliss since January 2022. She really enjoys her time there and is eager to see her teachers and friends when we drop her off in the mornings. The nursery saw significant improvements in the last 6 months. The new management was a welcome change after last summer and autumn when there has been a huge turnover of staff. My 5-star review relates to 2023 when the improvements made really started showing and there was again real consistency in care, attention, learning and communication with parents. The Bliss team have worked incredibly hard to create a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment for our children and it is a pleasure to send our daughter to nursery.
05 April 2023
My daughter has been attending the setting for 8 months now. She loves the staff and is always welcomed with open arms. Since the new management team have taken over, we have noticed a huge difference within the setting and with our daughter’s development. They get taken on outings regularly, she’s encouraged to be independent and meeting all her milestones at an amazing pace. We are updated with all the lovely activities she does during the day with pictures and videos. The staff make a lot of effort with parents daily and organise events such as Mother’s Day social, Easter bonnet parade and parent stay and play. The children are provided with fresh healthy meals cooked on-site every day. Overall, the management team and staff have done a fantastic job in turning around the nursery. Myself and my partner couldn’t be happier knowing our daughter is left in trusted care. Regards.
04 April 2023
I have had two kids in the nursery for nearly 2 years now. It became dire over the summer 2022 and was in a really bad place. Since then with strong leadership and support the team have pulled it from zero to hero. It is a different place. We have gone from worrying whether to send our kids there to loving sending our kids there. The staff are so much happier and the procedures they have put in place for safety and security of the children have been clear. They have an in-house chef who cooks the meals, varied weekly classes including yoga, teddy tennis and music. They have even started Mandarin lessons. They take the children out to parks and further afield trips such as museums. They have also planned parties for parents to attend such as Halloween, Christmas, Mother's Day, Easter etc. The events they have done for parents to come to have been very well thought out and frankly lovely gifts such as a photographed keyring of my children, which I love.
04 April 2023
Our daughter has attended Bliss Childcare and Nursery School since she was 9 months old and we have had a positive experience of the nursery. She has the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities including tennis and recently Mandarin lessons, but most importantly she is happy and excited to attend the nursery and loves the staff and other children. Like many nurseries over the last 2 years (and I understand this is common in London) there were several staff and management changes in 2022 which led to some disruption but luckily the team that looked after my daughter has been broadly the same and I have been impressed with the new manager who took over in early 2023. Keep it up Bliss and thank you team for looking after our daughter so well!
04 April 2023
I would highly recommend this nursery. My son is now 4 years old and has been attending the nursery since he was 1 year old. He is very happy and loves going. The staff are very caring and imaginative with the children. Thanks to the staff, who noticed my son's trouble hearing difficulties in a noisy environment, we discovered that he had glue ear and were able to get it treated quickly. The nursery staff and in particular the preschool teacher, were excellent in supporting him when he was anxious and reluctant to play with others due to his poor hearing. It changed his life. Thanks to Bliss's support, we now have a happy child, who has friends and integrates well in groups. While this nursery faced challenges with staff turnover, the preschool teachers were excellent throughout. The new staff have spread this high standard throughout the nursery and brought a new focus on singing, which has grown my son's confidence further. The nursery's in-house chef is excellent.
04 April 2023
I have two children who attend Bliss and I am very happy with the nursery and more importantly, my children are. There is no noticeable staff turnover - I come in every day and see the same people and my kids have had the same carers for a while. The staff all seem very friendly and caring and they have a lovely chef preparing home-cooked food. My kids have learnt a lot, they are independent and curious and have even started saying the odd word in Mandarin! They also make a big effort with the parents - recently for Mother's day, the mothers were invited to come to the nursery for afternoon prosecco and cakes. Their recent Ofsted inspection was also a success and recognised how much they have improved in the past year. They are a great nursery and that should be recognised.
04 April 2023
My 19-month-old daughter has been in the baby room for 7 months and absolutely loves it. On her days off, we walk past and she waves and kicks her legs. All the staff are brilliant, very caring and friendly and I know she is well looked after. They’re always up to different activities (painting, playing with sand, crafting, water play, park visits) and she regularly starts singing songs I didn’t know she knew so they must do plenty of singing there too. I’ve never seen their lunch/tea etc but they have a wide variety of healthy meals based on their menu and her carers always report that she eats it all (99% of the time) so they must be pretty tasty. Staff are always happy to answer any questions I have or implement any changes I’d like (e.g. nap timings etc). Highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking.
25 August 2022
I rated this nursery 5 stars a year ago. Unfortunately, since then they have had no end of staff turnover and have actually closed down for a week after an unannounced Ofsted inspection, lots of complaints, and accidents. I would vet this nursery thoroughly if you are even considering it. The staff leader in the preschool room has been amazing, but one member of staff can’t uphold an entire nursery alone sadly.
08 July 2021
My son started at Bliss when he was 7 months old. He gets so excited when he gets taken upstairs to the baby room (basically dances) and never seems to want to leave. It’s beyond reassuring knowing that he is so happy there whilst my husband and I are at work. He gets fantastic care from all the staff and he clearly adores them! one staff member is always on hand for anything and is extremely patient with my numerous stupid questions. Couldn’t recommend it higher!!
16 March 2021
Our son loves the nursery since starting in January 2021, particularly the staff, who are amazing, so supportive and caring. The activities and trips out they do are stimulating and diverse, the food is healthy and balanced and is gobbled up by our one year old. The daily feedback and regular photos and videos you receive are wonderful and the team are great at communicating both in person and via email. They have created a lovely environment and atmosphere and we would not hesitate to recommend Bliss Childcare and Nursery School.
15 March 2021
Both of our daughters went and go to Bliss Childcare and Nursery School. We moved here from the US a year ago and our oldest loved it for the short time she went before starting reception and she still likes to go say hello when we do pick-up. My youngest has gone for six months and the one thing that stands out to me is that she is really happy to go there every day. She's never hesitant or upset, she loves it and has a great relationship with the staff. The staff are great too. They let us know what's going on and keep us well-informed since we can't visit or check-in in person, like before because of Covid-19. They are also very flexible with scheduling. After doing some research, I also think this nursery is a great value. Our daughter attends for full days. Overall, we're very pleased to have found them and are grateful to have their help and flexibility.
04 March 2021
My daughter attends the Bliss nursery since she was 6 months (September 2020) and loves it there. The staff are amazing and they do their best to accommodate all her needs and follow our routine. What I also like about this nursery is the clean and spacious rooms.
24 August 2020
Our now 18 months old son joined Bliss just after it opened in October 2019. Since day 1, he has just had a wonderful time. He is always excited to see his key worker who he has a lovely bond with and gets up to a variety of stimulating activities every day. He often comes home and shows us new words or actions he has learned so the learning is clearly engaging for him. He very much enjoys the varied menu too. We've been really impressed with Bliss's handling of the covid pandemic, they acted quickly and decisively so parents knew where they stood at all times and gave regular clear updates, which has been very reassuring. Overall, from the start I've felt confident and reassured that my child is in the best hands and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bliss to anyone.
24 August 2020
Our twin girls have attended Bliss for almost a year now and have just transitioned to the toddler room. We have been extremely happy with the care they have received at Bliss. The staff are all wonderful and the girls absolutely love it there. They really missed it during the lockdown and couldn't wait to go back. They run in most mornings without looking back and come home babbling about their friends and the staff they 'played with' with beaming smiles. We are very pleased with every interaction we've had with management. We feel that the team is run professionally and with a great deal of care. We look forward to seeing how the girls will continue to develop in this stimulating and safe environment in the toddler room. We have already recommended Bliss to friends in the area and will continue to do so without hesitation.
21 July 2020
Bliss Nursery has been a fantastic choice for my son. In all aspects, the nursery provides excellent care for him and engage the children in exciting and entertaining activities. The staff at Bliss are friendly, approachable and trustworthy, there seems to be a great atmosphere within the team. The facilities at the nursery are great, there is some outside space for the children to explore and plenty of indoor activities for the children to enjoy. The children enjoy fresh healthy and varied meals, which my son really enjoys. Comprehensive feedback is provided daily and the team are always happy and responsive to questions in person or via email. We would absolutely recommend Bliss nursery.
15 July 2020
Our boy has just turned two and started at Bliss in November last year. He really missed it during lockdown and now he is back he loves it even more. He talks about it to us and every time we pass on a non-nursery day he is pointing and wanting to go. All the staff we have met there are lovely and clearly care about the children they look after. It is a lovely building with excellent facilities for the children.
10 July 2020
My son started attending Bliss in January. Both my husband and I have been consistently impressed with the excellent communication, care and thought throughout the staff team. We always enjoy seeing the images and reading the observations of all the exciting activities our son is able to engage in. The staff at Bliss are very child-centred and always put thought into the work they do with the children.
26 June 2020
Our son started Bliss in January and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Our son seems to really enjoy it and as parents we love the nursery. The staff are fantastic, they have great facilities and communication is excellent.
Latest Reviews for Bliss Childcare and Nursery School
28 August 2024
Wonderful nursery that has supported my child since he was a baby in December 2020 to graduating to primary school. They have supported his development with regular updates via the app and have fantastic activities each week, including Mandarin, yoga, tennis and more. Facilities are good with a variety of toys and play spaces, books, air conditioning for the hot periods and sleep was never an issue. The outside space is used a lot for a runaround and they do go out for regular park trips which I feel is important. The staff are friendly and provide daily feedback and the food is of good quality and my son is happy with it. They have put on some wonderful events for children and parents, the sports day, Mother's/Father's Days, Christmas and Easter parties were all highlights. The parents have also made a real community spirit and keep in touch regularly. The graduation ceremony was amazing for the effort put in and my son has grown and developed in so many ways, thanks Bliss Childcare and Nursery School.
03 October 2023
My two children have attended Bliss since they were babies. We stuck with the nursery when there was an unsettled period with high staff turnover and I'm truly glad we did. The new management team are excellent and the staff go above and beyond everyday. They have a wide variety of activities each week and the nursery has planned some excellent trips to museums which the kids loved. There is a real community feel amongst the staff and parents, helped by the many events organised by management such as sports day and parties for Mother's and Father's Day. The chef is wonderful not just with the food but with the children. My eldest daughter has just left Bliss after being at the nursery for 3.5 years and I really must commend the preschool team on how well she and her peers were prepared for the transition to "Big School". They have made it an exciting time and she loves popping back into nursery to say hello to all of the staff when we pick up her sister.
05 April 2023
Our daughter has been attending Bliss since January 2022. She really enjoys her time there and is eager to see her teachers and friends when we drop her off in the mornings. The nursery saw significant improvements in the last 6 months. The new management was a welcome change after last summer and autumn when there has been a huge turnover of staff. My 5-star review relates to 2023 when the improvements made really started showing and there was again real consistency in care, attention, learning and communication with parents. The Bliss team have worked incredibly hard to create a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment for our children and it is a pleasure to send our daughter to nursery.
05 April 2023
My daughter has been attending the setting for 8 months now. She loves the staff and is always welcomed with open arms. Since the new management team have taken over, we have noticed a huge difference within the setting and with our daughter’s development. They get taken on outings regularly, she’s encouraged to be independent and meeting all her milestones at an amazing pace. We are updated with all the lovely activities she does during the day with pictures and videos. The staff make a lot of effort with parents daily and organise events such as Mother’s Day social, Easter bonnet parade and parent stay and play. The children are provided with fresh healthy meals cooked on-site every day. Overall, the management team and staff have done a fantastic job in turning around the nursery. Myself and my partner couldn’t be happier knowing our daughter is left in trusted care. Regards.
04 April 2023
I have had two kids in the nursery for nearly 2 years now. It became dire over the summer 2022 and was in a really bad place. Since then with strong leadership and support the team have pulled it from zero to hero. It is a different place. We have gone from worrying whether to send our kids there to loving sending our kids there. The staff are so much happier and the procedures they have put in place for safety and security of the children have been clear. They have an in-house chef who cooks the meals, varied weekly classes including yoga, teddy tennis and music. They have even started Mandarin lessons. They take the children out to parks and further afield trips such as museums. They have also planned parties for parents to attend such as Halloween, Christmas, Mother's Day, Easter etc. The events they have done for parents to come to have been very well thought out and frankly lovely gifts such as a photographed keyring of my children, which I love.
04 April 2023
Our daughter has attended Bliss Childcare and Nursery School since she was 9 months old and we have had a positive experience of the nursery. She has the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities including tennis and recently Mandarin lessons, but most importantly she is happy and excited to attend the nursery and loves the staff and other children. Like many nurseries over the last 2 years (and I understand this is common in London) there were several staff and management changes in 2022 which led to some disruption but luckily the team that looked after my daughter has been broadly the same and I have been impressed with the new manager who took over in early 2023. Keep it up Bliss and thank you team for looking after our daughter so well!
04 April 2023
I would highly recommend this nursery. My son is now 4 years old and has been attending the nursery since he was 1 year old. He is very happy and loves going. The staff are very caring and imaginative with the children. Thanks to the staff, who noticed my son's trouble hearing difficulties in a noisy environment, we discovered that he had glue ear and were able to get it treated quickly. The nursery staff and in particular the preschool teacher, were excellent in supporting him when he was anxious and reluctant to play with others due to his poor hearing. It changed his life. Thanks to Bliss's support, we now have a happy child, who has friends and integrates well in groups. While this nursery faced challenges with staff turnover, the preschool teachers were excellent throughout. The new staff have spread this high standard throughout the nursery and brought a new focus on singing, which has grown my son's confidence further. The nursery's in-house chef is excellent.
04 April 2023
I have two children who attend Bliss and I am very happy with the nursery and more importantly, my children are. There is no noticeable staff turnover - I come in every day and see the same people and my kids have had the same carers for a while. The staff all seem very friendly and caring and they have a lovely chef preparing home-cooked food. My kids have learnt a lot, they are independent and curious and have even started saying the odd word in Mandarin! They also make a big effort with the parents - recently for Mother's day, the mothers were invited to come to the nursery for afternoon prosecco and cakes. Their recent Ofsted inspection was also a success and recognised how much they have improved in the past year. They are a great nursery and that should be recognised.
04 April 2023
My 19-month-old daughter has been in the baby room for 7 months and absolutely loves it. On her days off, we walk past and she waves and kicks her legs. All the staff are brilliant, very caring and friendly and I know she is well looked after. They’re always up to different activities (painting, playing with sand, crafting, water play, park visits) and she regularly starts singing songs I didn’t know she knew so they must do plenty of singing there too. I’ve never seen their lunch/tea etc but they have a wide variety of healthy meals based on their menu and her carers always report that she eats it all (99% of the time) so they must be pretty tasty. Staff are always happy to answer any questions I have or implement any changes I’d like (e.g. nap timings etc). Highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking.
25 August 2022
I rated this nursery 5 stars a year ago. Unfortunately, since then they have had no end of staff turnover and have actually closed down for a week after an unannounced Ofsted inspection, lots of complaints, and accidents. I would vet this nursery thoroughly if you are even considering it. The staff leader in the preschool room has been amazing, but one member of staff can’t uphold an entire nursery alone sadly.
08 July 2021
My son started at Bliss when he was 7 months old. He gets so excited when he gets taken upstairs to the baby room (basically dances) and never seems to want to leave. It’s beyond reassuring knowing that he is so happy there whilst my husband and I are at work. He gets fantastic care from all the staff and he clearly adores them! one staff member is always on hand for anything and is extremely patient with my numerous stupid questions. Couldn’t recommend it higher!!
16 March 2021
Our son loves the nursery since starting in January 2021, particularly the staff, who are amazing, so supportive and caring. The activities and trips out they do are stimulating and diverse, the food is healthy and balanced and is gobbled up by our one year old. The daily feedback and regular photos and videos you receive are wonderful and the team are great at communicating both in person and via email. They have created a lovely environment and atmosphere and we would not hesitate to recommend Bliss Childcare and Nursery School.
15 March 2021
Both of our daughters went and go to Bliss Childcare and Nursery School. We moved here from the US a year ago and our oldest loved it for the short time she went before starting reception and she still likes to go say hello when we do pick-up. My youngest has gone for six months and the one thing that stands out to me is that she is really happy to go there every day. She's never hesitant or upset, she loves it and has a great relationship with the staff. The staff are great too. They let us know what's going on and keep us well-informed since we can't visit or check-in in person, like before because of Covid-19. They are also very flexible with scheduling. After doing some research, I also think this nursery is a great value. Our daughter attends for full days. Overall, we're very pleased to have found them and are grateful to have their help and flexibility.
04 March 2021
My daughter attends the Bliss nursery since she was 6 months (September 2020) and loves it there. The staff are amazing and they do their best to accommodate all her needs and follow our routine. What I also like about this nursery is the clean and spacious rooms.
24 August 2020
Our now 18 months old son joined Bliss just after it opened in October 2019. Since day 1, he has just had a wonderful time. He is always excited to see his key worker who he has a lovely bond with and gets up to a variety of stimulating activities every day. He often comes home and shows us new words or actions he has learned so the learning is clearly engaging for him. He very much enjoys the varied menu too. We've been really impressed with Bliss's handling of the covid pandemic, they acted quickly and decisively so parents knew where they stood at all times and gave regular clear updates, which has been very reassuring. Overall, from the start I've felt confident and reassured that my child is in the best hands and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bliss to anyone.
24 August 2020
Our twin girls have attended Bliss for almost a year now and have just transitioned to the toddler room. We have been extremely happy with the care they have received at Bliss. The staff are all wonderful and the girls absolutely love it there. They really missed it during the lockdown and couldn't wait to go back. They run in most mornings without looking back and come home babbling about their friends and the staff they 'played with' with beaming smiles. We are very pleased with every interaction we've had with management. We feel that the team is run professionally and with a great deal of care. We look forward to seeing how the girls will continue to develop in this stimulating and safe environment in the toddler room. We have already recommended Bliss to friends in the area and will continue to do so without hesitation.
21 July 2020
Bliss Nursery has been a fantastic choice for my son. In all aspects, the nursery provides excellent care for him and engage the children in exciting and entertaining activities. The staff at Bliss are friendly, approachable and trustworthy, there seems to be a great atmosphere within the team. The facilities at the nursery are great, there is some outside space for the children to explore and plenty of indoor activities for the children to enjoy. The children enjoy fresh healthy and varied meals, which my son really enjoys. Comprehensive feedback is provided daily and the team are always happy and responsive to questions in person or via email. We would absolutely recommend Bliss nursery.
15 July 2020
Our boy has just turned two and started at Bliss in November last year. He really missed it during lockdown and now he is back he loves it even more. He talks about it to us and every time we pass on a non-nursery day he is pointing and wanting to go. All the staff we have met there are lovely and clearly care about the children they look after. It is a lovely building with excellent facilities for the children.
10 July 2020
My son started attending Bliss in January. Both my husband and I have been consistently impressed with the excellent communication, care and thought throughout the staff team. We always enjoy seeing the images and reading the observations of all the exciting activities our son is able to engage in. The staff at Bliss are very child-centred and always put thought into the work they do with the children.
26 June 2020
Our son started Bliss in January and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Our son seems to really enjoy it and as parents we love the nursery. The staff are fantastic, they have great facilities and communication is excellent.