| Zoe - Parent |
My daughter has been attending Active Learning for the past two months and is settling in really well. I am extremely happy with our decision to put her into the nursery: it is a fabulous place with lots of activities, highly competent staff and lovely, clean facilities.
The building is modern and new and kept immaculately clean. Security benefits like CCTV, a webcam in every room and a website where parents can watch their kids at play gives you complete confidence about their security. Shatterproof glass in the windows is also a big plus for obvious reasons. The fact that there is a nice outdoor space with slides and bikes is also ideal, as it’s important to me that she gets fresh air and runs around outside whenever the weather permits.
Active Learning is very well staffed with a ratio that exceeds government requirements throughout, and their attitude is caring and very gentle, although disciplinarian when necessary. It is clear they recruit high caliber people who are experienced in childcare. Their biggest benefit of Active Learning is the activities on offer and the fact that they are more than just a nice babysitting service: they encourage children to get involved with and develop an interest in music, art, sports, books and learning. It’s not a pushy environment for parents determined to 'hothouse' their kids even before they've begun school - its just a great place to expose them to different interests while knowing that they're safe and well looked after. It costs a lot - but I genuinely feel that it’s also the best childcare on offer.
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| Rachel - Parent |
The design of Active Learning's building and facilities was a key determinant in our decision to send our daughter to Active Learning nursery. We looked at many nurseries and felt that you had put real thought and care into designing a stimulating and enjoyable environment for the babies. It also felt like a design that would be practical and simple for the staff to work in, enabling them to have more time to spend caring for the babies.
The areas of design that particularly impressed us were: the amount of natural light and natural ventilation in the babies room; the separate bedroom for the babies to sleep undisturbed in their own cots was unique; the sensory room which my daughter seems to really love; and the cafe area where all ages eat together learning to enjoy food and social interaction. I genuinely believe that the combination of great building design and real dedication from the nursery team have helped my very young daughter settle quickly and enjoy her time at Active Learning.
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| Philippa - Parent |
As a parent I am very impressed with the general approach to child development and care that Active learning have implemented, and I know my daughter enjoys it as she runs up the path, waves us off and never sheds a tear! Active Learning have embraced my daughter’s special needs and I think have learned and developed their own expertise at the same time. Our child was diagnosed as profoundly deaf at 12 weeks of age and was fitted with a cochlear implant at 14 months. Active Learning have made every effort to give my daughter the additional help and assistance that she requires, this involves signing and adjusting their practice to meet her needs.
As a parent of a deaf child, all you can ask is that she be treated in the same way as all the other children, but that her specialist individual needs are taken into account at the same time. Active Learning has definitely achieved this goal and as a result our child has continued to thrive.
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| David - Parent |
Just a note to say that it is obvious to both my wife and me how much our child enjoys his time with you at Active Learning (even though he may grumble occasionally when dropped off...), and further obvious to us how much our child takes from his time with you, both in terms of social and educational benefit. The staff at Active Learning clearly enjoy and take pride in their work, and both the facilities and your staff are a credit to you and your organisation.
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| Kate - Parent |
Thanks for the Active Mail, it's great. Just a quick question / suggestion - are the concerts going to be on different days each time? If they are always on a tuesday my son won't be able to participate as he is at his pre-school (not that he is showing signs of being a budding stage child but you never know!!!)
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| Jon - Parent |
Our first impression of this tucked away little secret of Crouch End was how exclusive the nursery appeared to be. A contemporary new building, tastefully built with lots of glass.
You walk in and you are immediately hit by the massive amount of natural light, it looks clean, it smells clean and it is clean – these are huge points for parents.
The curriculum is equally impressive, our daughter is clearly learning when she is at the nursery, and she is not just being looked after, fed and watered until mum and dad return from work.
I know this because she has grown up so much in the 4 months she has been there. And then also, I can’t remember the last time she went to bed at 7pm!!! She does now because she’s so tired.
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| Jenny - Parent |
Thanks for the newsletters – it is fun to read about what they will be up to for the week!
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| Ian and Catherine - Parents |
Our daughter loves all the different activities at the nursery, especially art, music, science and sports (particularly cricket). She enjoys bringing home paintings and masks she has made in her different lessons. We like the layout of the nursery because the children get the sense that they are doing different things in different rooms.
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| Delia - Parent |
Great curriuclum!! Well done! Lovely curriculum and so well thought out, you guys really put an effort into making it fun and varied, nice one! (hope to make it to the concert)
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| Carine and Philippe - Parents |
I wanted to thank you for the great job you are doing at Active Learning. You can quote me here! Our son is having a great time there and he has changed so much (in a positive way) since he joined only 3 weeks ago! He is in a great mood and is so excited every morning to come.
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| Michelle and Dino - Parents |
| Dino and I would like to thank you so much for the loving care you have given our son during his stay at Active Learning. He has absolutely loved it! We think Active Learning is a fabulous place for kids to be a part of, with the most wonderful team of kind and expert carers. Thanks again and we will miss you. |
| Claire - Parent |
The nursery is so completely fantastic that it just blows all the competition away and I know that my son is going to absolutely love it. |
| Jane - Parent |
| It was show and tell at our little boy's nursery today, we took his guitar in so he could strum it and sing a song. Although we had to go to work we were determined not to miss it, so we watched him perform by the magic of Nursery Cam - we even grabbed a screenshot that's now up on the wall. Smile we did - he's only 2! |
| Daljit - Parent |
| I would like to take this opportunity to say that Active Learning is a wonderful nursery; and my son has been so very happy there. The teams are nothing short of fantastic and as much as we are looking forward to moving home; taking our son out of Active Learning is causing me some sadness. I am sure that he will miss all his friends! Once again, a huge thank you to you all for creating such a wonderful place that has allowed my son to thrive. |
| Anouki and Rick - Parents |
Just wanted to let you know how happy we are that our daughter is at your nursery. She loves her time there, her face is a picture of happiness and the amount that she learns there is obvious to us at home, from words, play, confidence and social skills. We really appreciate all the effort and planning you put into making their days so busy as well as making learning so much fun.
I love watching her on the webcam and find it so reassuring to see her being kept so busy and I have quite a giggle when I see her attempting hula hooping or standing under a beautiful coloured parachute silk as your carers billow it up and down over her to music!! It takes a great deal of guilt from not being with her, away as I am at work. I also really appreciate the news letters, they are a great way of communicating to the parents how we can build on things that they are learning with you.
The enthusiasm and energy of your staff is really catching and they are all a great asset to you and I am glad to have my daughter spend 2 fun packed and educational days a week with them.
Just thought you ought to know how much you are appreciated!
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| Kate - Parent |
| Active learning is the nursery in my area with a web cam. It was a very important point for our family to be able to see our son during the day, and was the final decision maker between our 2 favourite nurseries. |
| Simon - Parent |
Just wanted to pass on our feedback already given to the Kingston staff about our nursery. We are very impressed - they are doing a great job and the Ofsted report is very strong. It's not just Sharon and San, but picking out the ladies our son has direct contact with, Nia, Barbara and Laura, they are extremely professional and you should be very proud.
To Sharon and San: I read with interest the Ofsted report this evening and I just wanted to say wow! You've done a great job in getting the nursery to where it is today and you should be very proud of what you have achieved - its a very impressive report. I just wanted to say how much it reflects our personal thoughts - we're not surprised. Keep it up! |
