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Your search for "Day Nurseries And Playgroups" found: 264 result(s)
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Hopes and Dreams
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(020) 7833 9388
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Hopes and Dreams is a beautifully equipped Montessori Nursery School with several prestigious awards for its approach to childcare. Open all year, full and part time places are offered to children aged 3 months to 5 years. A strong professional team provides a home from home environment where confidence is nurtured and children can develop at their own pace.
A weekly visiting hairdresser, extra French, Ballet and Computer lessons are offered as well as a drop in service for the school holidays. In addition we run a professional babysitting agency and First Aid courses covering essential first aid with eligibility for the tax credit scheme for nannies.
For more information, please call us on 020 7833 9388 or email us at city@hopesanddreams.co.uk
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Ashfields Nursery
Low Common, Bunwell, Norwich NR16 15Y
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(01953) 789506
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Ashfields Day Nursery has been established 12 years. We have a well equipped nursery with an outdoor play area. Social services and Ofsted inspected offering places for 28 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. High teacher child ratio:
We are a small, family run nursery with the emphasis on caring and sharing. All children are allocated a key worker. We cover all areas of primary education. There is a nursery school session every day for the older children and younger children have one-to-one sessions daily to aid development. We aim to give each child a high quality pre-school education and a positive self image.
We are situated 4½ miles from Stratton and 1½ miles from the B1113.
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Brantwood Day Nursery
6 Hardwicke Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 9HJ
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(01737) 242593
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At Brantwood Day Nursery we offer professional day care, baby unit and pre-school education for children 0-5 years, enabling your child to develop early learning skills with a structured day in a homely, stimulating environment. We are open from 7.45am-6pm and provide morning break, hot lunch, light tea and have wonderful playground facilities.
For further details please call Mary Nicholls on the above number.
For the baby unit call: (01737) 221622
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Beechwood Private Nursery School
Shady Lane, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9AF
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(01204) 303168
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A large period house set in mature gardens offering fully qualified nursery staff with a wealth of experience in all aspects of child care and education.
We cater for up to 60 children, our exacting standards and personal supervision tempered with a loving parental attitude ensures your child not only enjoys the early years but is prepared for entry into school. Home cooked meals provided. Approved by Bolton Social Services.
Baby Care: 6 wks to 12 mths
Toddlers: (Education by Play) 1-2 yrs
Preppies: (Education by Play) 2-3 yrs
Pre-School Prep and Teaching: 3-5 yrs
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Elands Day Nursery
49 Park Road, Camberley, Surrey GN15 2SP
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(01276) 22582
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Elands Day Nursery open to boys and girls aged 2-5 years. Fully qualified staff and Ofsted inspected. Our extensive curriculum includes ballet, music etc. We have a large well equipped garden and offer cooked lunches and snacks for tea. For more information please contact the nursery.
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Eton Montessori Nursery
45 Buckland Crescent, London NW3 5DG
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(020) 7722 1532
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Quality Montessori education provided for children aged 2-5 years. Open 9.00am-3.30pm term times. We offer an excellent 1-5 teacher-child ratio. Fully Ofsted and Social Services inspected.
The nursery is well equipped with an outdoor play area. For more information please call the number above or log onto the following website: www.eton-nursery-school.supanet.com
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Gray Gates
182 Muswell Hill Road, London N10 3NG
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(020) 8883 5640
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Family run playgroup established over 40 years ago offering a warm family environment for children aged 6mths-school age.
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Green Gables
St Paul's Institute, 302 The Highway, Wapping, London E1W 3DH
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(020) 7488 2376
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Green Gables is located between the City and Canary Wharf and occupies over 2000 sq ft of St Paul's Church Crypt and the ground floor of St Paul's Institute. We have the unusual benefit of extensive beautiful gardens, where we have a mini tower climbing area, a playhouse and land for planting.
We open 8am-6pm 48 weeks a year. We run an infant class for 1-2 year olds, a toddler class for 2-3 year olds, a pre-school for rising 3-5's and a primary class for 5-7 year olds. We have excellent Ofsted and Social services reports.
Office Tel/Fax: (020) 7488 2374
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Web: www.greengables.org.uk
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Green Man Playgroup
881 High Road, Leytonstone, London E11 1HR
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(020) 8532 9245
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Green Man Playgroup offer facilities for children aged 2¼ to 4years. An excellent adult to child ratio of 1:6. Different activities each day in line with the National Curriculum. Key workers dedicated to each child. Use of garden, weather permitting.
We actively encourage learning through play. We are Ofsted inspected. A member of the pre-school learning alliance, a registered charity: No. 1080409.
Please contact Sarah Stimson on the above number.
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Web: www.greenmanplaygroup.co.uk
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Harpenden Prep School
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(01582) 712361
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Marilyn Montessori School
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(01442) 866290
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Buffer Bear
10 Stanley Gardens, Acton, London W3 7SZ
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(020) 8743 7249
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High Quality, Affordable & Accessible Childcare.
Buffer Bear nurseries are specifically designed to meet the needs of all parents, carers and their children. All our nurseries are conveniently located within the centre of communities and offer extended opening hours.
We welcome children from the age of three months, providing quality care in a safe, stimulating environment. Each child is cherished and cared for as an individual allowing them to discover and develop their full potential.
Web: www.bufferbear.co.uk
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Chapter One Childcare
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See below
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We care for children from 3 months to school age and provide opportunities and experiences in which children can develop within a structured, loving and professional environment, cared for by qualified and experienced staff who show commitment and dedication to the children in their care.
The nursery is equipped with a wide range of activities and equipment with all ages and abilities in mind. Our aims are to encourage the development of each individual child with many learning opportunities.
We confidently offer a secure and happy environment in which a child can express individual characteristics and develop self-discipline and independence.
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All our nurseries operate a healthy eating plan to promote good eating habits and encourage children to make healthy choices. Chapter One Childcare website soon to be launched. |
“We believe if you open a child’s eyes, you will open their mind”
Nurseries at:
1b Drum Street
Edinburgh
EH17 8QQ
(0131) 664 5376 |
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50 Kirk Brae
Edinburgh
EH16 6HT
(0131) 664 3031 |
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Stirling Royal Infirmary
Livilands Gate
Stirling, FK8 2AU
(01786) 465 112 |
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Farnley Lane
Farnley
Nr Otley, LS21 2QJ
(01943) 461161 |
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5 Douglas Gardens
Edinburgh
EH4 3DA
(0131) 220 0707 |
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Daisy Chain Day Nursery & Pre-School
Palmers Road, Eastfield, Peterborough
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(01733) 554897
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A fabulous day nursery offering excellent high quality care in a happy environment for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Fully OFSTED inspected. The nursery is open 52 weeks of the year 5 days week from 8am-6pm.
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Buffer Bear
Woodcote Ward, Mayday Hospital, Hospital Way, Mayday Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 7YE
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(020) 8401 3819
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High Quality, Affordable & Accessible Childcare.
Buffer Bear nurseries are specifically designed to meet the needs of all parents, carers and their children. All our nurseries are conveniently located within the centre of communities and offer extended opening hours.
We welcome children from the age of three months, providing quality care in a safe, stimulating environment. Each child is cherished and cared for as an individual allowing them to discover and develop their full potential.
Web: www.bufferbear.co.uk
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First Learning
The Organic Children’s Day Nursery
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(01932) 260600
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First Learning is the first certified Organic Children’s Nursery in the United Kingdom. We offer places to children aged from 3 months to 5 years in a state-of-the-art nursery, with anti-allergy flooring and rooms specially designed for different age groups and activities.
Our Starlight room for babies 3-12 months is fully equipped with stimulating toys to encourage these early stages of learning through play. Our Sunshine room for toddlers up to 2 years offers an art area for painting and play dough, quiet time for a story, or dressing up in the home corner. Our 2 Rainbow Rooms where children from three to five years work towards the Early Learning Goals within the Foundation Stage curriculum, still with the emphasis on learning through play. They have access to computers and we run time- tabled activities based on an interesting theme each month.
Our safe, enclosed ‘all weather’ garden is a great area for fun playing outside. Our varied and nutritional meals are prepared with only organic or ‘wild caught’ products in our organic kitchen.
We pride ourselves on offering the best in organic care and a wonderful place to learn laugh and play.
Address: 50 Sheep Walk, Shepperton TW17 0AJ
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Web: www.firstlearning.co.uk
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The New Eccles Hall School
Quidenham, Norwich, Norfolk NR16 2NZ
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(01953) 887217
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The New Eccles Hall School is set in beautiful grounds in rural Norfolk near the Cambridgeshire and Suffolk borders. We are a mainstream, independent school with Nursery, Junior and Secondary departments and we have day pupils and weekly boarders.
Our Individual Tuition Unit provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and we have many years' experience in helping with dyslexia, dyspraxia, aspergers, Specific Learning Difficulties and Communication Difficulties.
Web: www.neweccleshall.com
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Asquith Nurseries - Ealing
c/o David Lloyd Leisure Club, Greenford Road, Greenford, Ealing, Middx UB6 0UX
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(020) 8864 7165
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Safe, Loved and Learning.
- We are the UK's leading independent provider of nursery and day school education and a market leader in providing high quality pre-school education with our structured curriculum programme.
- Nurseries are open 51 weeks of the year. Please call for opening hours.
- Care provided for children aged between three months and five years.
- Our nurseries are clean, friendly, modern and spacious with outside areas for children to play.
- We provide a safe, loving and learning environment for children, with professional and child-focussed staff.
- We work in partnership with parents, so that you feel part of your child's daily activities and development.
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Toad Hall Nursery Group
Toad Hall Shepperton, Shepperton Film Studios, Studios Road, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 0QD
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(01932) 592525
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Toad Hall Nurseries offer excellent childcare and early years learning for children from 3 months to 5 years.
- Full day and part time care
- Fully registered and insured
- Security entry system
- Qualified, skilled staff who have all been thoroughly vetted
- Individual routines for babies with a high ratio of staff: children
- Nutritious, home cooked meals catering for all dietary requirements
- Preschool education programme approved and inspected by OFSTED
- Partnership with parents
We offer a stimulating, friendly and caring atmosphere where children are encouraged to attain their maximum potential and develop the social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills of the child through active learning.
Email: shepperton.nursery@toadhall-nursery.co.uk
Web: www.toadhall-nursery.co.uk
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Riverside Children's Centre
Cavendish School, Edensor Road, London W4 2RG
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(020) 8995 9299
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Established since 1980, we cater for up to 26 children aged 2-4 years offering full and part-time day care 51 weeks of the year, morning and afternoon play groups for 41 weeks of the year. We have six permanent staff members as well as a cook offering home cooked meals. We often take trips to libraries and local parks.
Teacher/child ratio is 1-5. Ofsted regulated. We have two fully equipped outdoor play areas, one under cover and the other on a soft play surface. Six areas of learning are linked to Early Years Partnership.
The centre is a registered charity in the voluntary sector.
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Buffer Bear
British Broadcasting Corporation, Elstree Centre, Clarendon Road, Borehamwood, Herts WD6 1JF
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(020) 8228 8410
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High Quality, Affordable & Accessible Childcare.
Buffer Bear nurseries are specifically designed to meet the needs of all parents, carers and their children. All our nurseries are conveniently located within the centre of communities and offer extended opening hours.
We welcome children from the age of three months, providing quality care in a safe, stimulating environment. Each child is cherished and cared for as an individual allowing them to discover and develop their full potential.
Web: www.bufferbear.co.uk
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Bambino Private Day Nursery
Blyth House, Hopscott Park, Morpeth, Northumberland NE16 6NF
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(01607) 51770
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Gosforth Private Day Nursery
4-6 Harley Terrace, Newcastle NE3 1UL
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(0191) 285 6006
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Trinity Corner Private Day Nursery
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(0191) 477 6562
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- Caring stimulating environment.
- Full/Part-Time sessions.
- OFSTED Inspected.
- Nutritional meals provided.
- Open Mon-Fri from 7.30am-6pm
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Westwood Farm Community Pre-school
Westwood Farm Community Centre, Downs Way, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire
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(0118) 9421092
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We can offer facilities for children aged 3-5 years. An excellent adult to child ratio of 1:6. Different activities each week in line with the National Curriculum. A keyworker dedicated to your child. Special pre-school sessions for 4 year olds to help prepare them for school. We actively encourage learning through play. We are OFSTED inspected. A member of the pre-school learning alliance, a registered charity : No 294802.
Please contact Anne Hicks on the above number
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Crosslees Private Nursery
1 Crosslees Drive, Thornliebank G46 7DZ
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(0141) 620 3280
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Established for over 13 years we provide quality care and education for children from the ages of 6 weeks old to 5 years. By having a separate crèche area for the under 2’s with a 1-3 ratio children enjoy the best beginnings.
We offer a structured day including music and dance, we have a large fully equipped safe outdoor play area and all our children are cared for by fully qualified caring staff providing a solid foundation for school years.
Private and grant funded places are available. Please contact the above number for more information.
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Brocklebank Nursery
76 Swaffield Road, London SW18
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(020) 8877 3875
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The aims of the nursery are to advance the education and development of children in a stimulating, secure and caring environment.
All our staff are qualified PPA trained or have other relevant qualifications. We offer a full curriculum. Each child is treated as an individual and by making the learning process fun we give them enthusiasm for learning.
We also offer after school care facilities. For further information please contact the number above.
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Bundles of Fun
The Rectory, Oundle Road, Woodston, Peterborough
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(01733) 310873
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Fully qualified staff offer a friendly caring environment for children from birth to 5 years. Open 8am-6pm all year round. Facilities include a large enclosed garden. Social Services and OFSTED inspected.
Please call the nursery for further information.
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Carousel Nursery
Old Blues R.F.C., Arthur Road, Motspur Park, Surrey KT3 6LX
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(020) 8942 4077
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Chalcot Montessori School AMI
9 Chalcot Gardens, London NW3 4YB
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(020) 7722 1386
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Principal: Joanna Morfey
Above number also fax.
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Childlink Learning Centre
HarefieldChalfont St Peter
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(01895) 822129(01494) 871908
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Childlink Learning Centre was conceived in 1991 to provide quality care & education for young children & to meet the needs of working parents. Both nurseries have been designed with a sound knowledge of children in mind & our professional knowledge & expertise help the children in each area of their development.
The Centres are located in Chalfont St Peter & Harefield & cater for children from 3mths-5yrs, opening times are Monday - Friday, 8am-6pm.
For further information please contact Harefield 01895 822129/Chalfont St Peter 01494 871908.
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Mr & Mrs Banks Montessori School
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(01442) 872185
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St Nicholas Nursery
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(01442) 253488
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The Great Gaddesden Montessori School
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(01442) 230018
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The Hemel Hempstead Montessori School
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(01442) 215747
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Little Sweethearts Nursery School
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(020) 7266 1616
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Pentland Nursery
224 Squires Lane, Finchley, London N3 2QL
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(020) 8970 2441
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At Bright Horizons Family Solutions, we consider it our privilege to accompany each child as they embark on a path of growth and exploration.
We provide a safe world for children with abundant opportunities for adventure and a curriculum that helps children discover their potential. Through play and language, a caring staff team, and friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons centres build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Our early care and education centres are for children from 3 months to 5 years of age and located across the UK. Come and see how we put our philosophy into practice.
Email: pentland@brighthorizons.com
Web: www.brighthorizons.co.uk
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Thames Valley Park
Building 4, Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire RG6 1WG
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(0118) 909 5108
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At Bright Horizons Family Solutions, we consider it our privilege to accompany each child as they embark on a path of growth and exploration.
We provide a safe world for children with abundant opportunities for adventure and a curriculum that helps children discover their potential. Through play and language, a caring staff team, and friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons centres build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Our early care and education centres are for children from 3 months to 5 years of age and located across the UK. Come and see how we put our philosophy into practice.
Email: thamesvalley@brighthorizons.com
Web: www.brighthorizons.co.uk
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Haslewood & Roselands Private Nursery
Haslewood Junior School, Haslewood Ave, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 8HT
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(01992) 303051
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Here at Haslewood Nursery, combined with the Roselands, which is the longest established day nursery in the area with a much praised reputation we offer excellent child-care and pre-school education.
Our friendly family run nursery is owned by Janet Clark NNEB who has had over 25 years qualified experience and daughter Demetra who has NVQ (level2) and has just completed a (level3) qualification.
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Our staff are trained nursery offices, holding NNEB certs, NVQs and experienced nursery assistants. We also offer practical training experience to students from local colleges and schools. Janet Clark Co-Ordinator, also holds an adult education tutor certificate to assist with staff training.
The staff:child ratio is as follows: Babies (under 2yrs)= 1:3; 2-3yrs=1:4; 3-5yrs=1:8
Hours:
Haslewood Nursery is open between 8am-6pm Monday -Friday, including school holidays, except for Bank Holidays and one week at Christmas.
The sessions are as follows: Full time 8am-6pm; Part-time 8am-12.30pm/1pm-5.30pm. An hourly rate is available.
Due to demand a large 50 place nursery will be opened on the Rosedale Sports Club in Cheshunt shortly. Any enquiries for either nursery please phone the above number.
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Havering College Day Nurseries
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Open to everyone 51 weeks of the year.
Ardleigh Green Nursery
Ardleigh Green Road
Hornchurch
Essex, RM11 2LL
(01708) 462827
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Quarles Nursery
Tring Gardens
Harold Hill
Romford
Essex RM3 9ES
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Ardleigh Green caters for up to 43 children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Quarles caters for up to 50 children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Open 7.45am - 6.15pm
Varying time bands and half days are available at both sites, please ask for more details and fee structure.
Please ring for an appointment to view. If you then decide you would like to go on to the waiting list you will need to complete the Nursery's admissions forms and pay a £10.00 registration fee, this puts your child's name on to the waiting list but does not guarantee a place.
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Head Start Montessori
St Mary's Church Hall, 46 Wimbledon Road, London SW17 0UQ
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(020) 8947 7359
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A large beautiful Montessori School with a large grassed and paved out-side play area. Experienced staff providing high standard of Montessori and Curriculum. Subjects include French, Dancing, Cooking, Library and Outings. For children aged 2 to 5 year olds. We have morning, afternoon and full-time places. Social Services and Ofsted inspected. Staff ratio: 1 to 4 for 2 and 3 year olds, 1 to 8 for 3 to 5 year olds. Funding for 3 to 4 year olds. For all enquiries contact Beverley on 0208 947 7359.
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Sticky Fingers Day Nursery
Bernard Sunley Hall, Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London W7 1AA
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(020) 8566 4606
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Sticky Fingers is a 26 place family run nursery in which all staff are fully qualified in childcare. We offer a wide variety of activities covering all areas of learning in a friendly welcoming atmosphere in which children can feel confident and happy.
Sticky Fingers is Ofsted registered therefore when your child is eligible you will receive government funding.
Contact the above number for full information.
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Sunshine Day Nursery
1a Bristol Road, Luton, Beds LU31 SX
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(01582) 574029
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We provide excellent care following the school curriculum for up to 28 children from 2-5½years. The nursery is situated on two floors, fully equipped with a newly furnished 4+ unit.
- Fully Qualified Nursery Nurses.
- Hot Meals Included.
- OFSTED and Social Services Inspected.
- High Teacher to Child Ratio.
- Grass covered garden with fabulous play area.
- Early Years Grants Available.
For more information please contact us.
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Woodside Park International School
6 Friern Barnet Lane, London N11 3LX
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(020) 8920 0600
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An independent, coeducational day school in North London for children aged 2 –18. One of only three schools in the UK to be accredited to teach all three of the International Baccalaureate programmes, the curriculum combines the very best of British education with enquiry based learning that actively encourages students to become independent learners.
Serving both the local and international communities, our staff are dedicated to recognising and developing the spark of genius in every child and helping them to reach their full potential.
To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact the Admissions office.
Email: admissions@wpis.org
Web: www.wpis.org
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At Buttercups nurseries we provide full and part-time care in a safe, secure and loving environment combined with a high standard of pre-school education for children aged 3 months to 5 years of age.
Holland Park Nursery is a well established nursery and pre-school situated in 2 extremely well maintained premises with large fully equipped outdoor play area.