When my daughter was having difficulties at nursery, we knew we had to find a safer, more secure environment for her and my son, who was also due to be starting as I was heading back to work after maternity leave. It was such a difficult time for us all, with lots of tears before bedtime every night before she had to go to nursery. I couldn’t keep putting her through the upset, or place my son there.
I was recommended Nellys by an NCT friend. I called Karen and explained my situation, and instantly I found her charming, approachable, understanding and so caring, and this was all before we had even met! We went to view Nellys in action the following day and my usually shy, quiet, clingy child followed Gina outside to see what Aunty Jo and the other children were doing as I spoke with other members of staff. I couldn’t believe my eyes!! At bedtime I asked my daughter where she wanted to be whilst mummy and daddy were at work, she instantly said “Karen’s house!”
We have never looked back. Both my children are adored by all the staff and they treat them like they are their own. When they are under the weather, they are cuddled. When they need a challenge, they are motivated. The love that is there from all the staff is immeasurable. My children adore all the staff and children at Nellys and run inside every morning without turning to say goodbye. This is the way childcare should be; Safe, secure and trustworthy. I can’t bare to think of how my daughter would be if we hadn’t found Nellys. Both my children have thrived and grown over the last 7 months. I can’t recommend the staff and environment highly enough; especially the giant paddling pool, slides, construction equipment and play things, not to mention the regular craft and cooking activities.
Thank you ladies, from the bottom of my heart xx

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