Reviews

Smile and Shine is an expertly run childcare setting where my two daughters attended over a number of years. The manager provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating and safe environment for children. I had absolute confidence every day in the care my children received whilst they attended the setting. The manager became an important figure in their lives and to this day they still remember and recall their time at Smile and Shine very fondly. I have no hesitation in providing an excellent reference for this setting.

The manager and team provided excellent nurturing care for my son. I liked how creative the setting was. I was reassured by the regular communication and updates given. I would recommend this setting with no hesitation.

Smile and Shine nursery has a brilliant Montessori set up with a great outdoor space for kids to run free and play in. All the staff are extremely caring, warm and friendly. My son has been going there only for a few weeks, but is already using sign language! He has a great time and the updates from the nursery are very helpful to know what he got up to and how is he progressing. Very happy with our experience and highly recommend!

My little one attended Smile and Shine Nursery when he was three. The planned activities were a mixture of sensory play, cognitive development and physical development. I was constantly kept up to date with his app report as he was constantly assessed on the seen key areas of EYFS national curriculum requirements. If there was any concern, it was communicated directly and we worked out the next course of action accordingly. My little one had a great time and consequently, when he started reception, he was ready and well-adjusted to the school setting. Simple skills like wearing your jackets, shoes and boots and following instructions. I highly recommend it.

What the manager has created with her Smile & Shine nursery is nothing short of remarkable! She combines being incredibly nurturing with helping the children develop independence (in a playful, supported way). We love how much time they spend outside and are always excited to hear what our son got up to any given day. Everyone there is so warm and lovely, and you can tell that they genuinely care about the children. It's been less than a month, but so far, we couldn't recommend Smile & Shine more highly.

The nursery is run by a very experienced, caring and fun manager and team. The setting, activities, food and facilities are excellent, and we are genuinely impressed. The environment is very nurturing for my baby son, so it allows me to relax during the day and concentrate on my work without feeling guilty or worried. The emphasis on learning, fun activities like discos, healthy food prepared by an onsite chef and outdoor activities make this nursery a true gem. We can’t believe how much our boy progressed since starting the nursery. He absolutely loves going there.

The manager and her team were experienced, cheerful and caring. Nursery settings encourage children to explore and learn. Child observations and learnings were updated on a daily/ weekly basis and parents are also encouraged to participate with child learning while at home. As a forest nursery, Smile & Shine has arranged a lot of outdoor activities for the children. Little ones enjoy their time at the nursery and have shown significant progress since joining Smile & Shine. Our little explorers are excited about the coming summer at the nursery.

The set-up of Smile & Shine is very nurturing and responsive. They are very considerate of each child's needs and requirements and pay close attention to every little detail. I think it's a great setup that will be going a long way- successfully!

Smile and Shine Nursery is a fantastic setting run by the manager and her wonderful team. All the staff are so caring and knowledgeable. The activities and opportunities that they provide for the children are brilliant - particularly all the forest school aspects. My son loves the nature walks and building dens in the woods! The staff also communicates well with parents, providing regular updates and tracking the children's learning and development. I would strongly recommend this nursery!

After trying so many nurseries we found Smile and Shine managed by a particular staff member. I just want to express my sincere congratulations to all the staff for their professionalism and how they treat all the kids and parents. My daughter literally loves this place along with all the staff including the manager, who besides being a manager is extremely friendly with my daughter. Big thumbs up to this nursery and I highly recommend them to anyone I know. Thank you again.

It is a beautiful nursery, one of the best in the area. Both my kids 3 and 5 years old had a good time here and always came back happy. We loved the space they have developed- a big natural garden and a Montessori-based inside setting. They take kids to forest walks which my kids absolutely loved. The owner and their staff are very accommodating and engage kids with good fun and learning activities throughout the day.

From the word go, all the staff were welcoming, understanding and supportive from the home visit through to the first couple of days as our son started at the nursery. The atmosphere is lovely for the children and the genuine care that they have for all of them shines through. It has made his start much easier than I thought it would be. Thank you so much!

Hands down the best nursery I've enrolled my son in. From staff to activities, their facilities and outdoor space are absolutely amazing! The outdoor space is massive with everything the children could want/need to play with. The indoor is always immaculate and clean. The staff is super attentive and truly cares about the children, the handovers are always detailed. All the children's activities are super well thought out. They do a lot of forest and Montessori activities that are very beneficial for the children and they enjoy it thoroughly. My son comes out always happy and clean, every single time he has been taught something new. I can't say enough good things about the nursery and staff! The manager is absolutely brilliant!

Since joining, our child has been wonderfully cared for. They are always happy and have been helped to settle so nicely. The staff provide daily updates on the excellently considered and structured activities, which blend play and learning so well. We have felt so welcomed, supported and cared for at Smile & Shine.