Nina

Best of Both Worlds

Our daughter was with Nina from age 1 to 3.5 and I couldn't recommend it more highly. When we were deciding on a childcare provider we wanted somewhere our child would be valued as well as somewhere more like a nursery where there's a back up if any staff are absent etc. Nina's is a perfect middle ground. There are four members of staff who all give so much care to the children. There has been no staff turnover the entire time we've been sending our daughter there and the hours are so flexible and accommodating it has been excellent value.
The space inside Nina's for the children to play is delightful, incredibly well thought through and well cared for and spotlessly clean at the end of every day. Our daughter has grown into a very sociable little girl who is happy to share toys and her views with other children.
I only wish we had known about her in time for her older sister to have gone there too. Nina will always be a very special place.

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by SGM32 on 21/01/2025

Cultivates well-rounded, happy young people

Nina is wonderful. Our youngest was looked after for nearly four years. In that time, she has helped to nurture a confident and happy girl who has taken the step to primary school seamlessly. It has been observed that the children who were under Nina’s care stand out as independent and sociable. We are really glad that we chose Nina and wholly recommend her and her approach to childcare.

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by Steve on 01/10/2024

Grateful for all the support

We heard lots about 'Ninas' during pandemic time in the local play park and it was all positive. After viewing the provision, we sent 2.5 year old and a few months later a 1.5 year old.
We choose Nina as a care provider due to the home like atmosphere and that our children will always be together.
My children are good communicators and always talk about what they got up to during their time.
Nina spoke about certain difficulties with my children in a non shaming and confidential way of which I appreciate.
My youngest is still with Nina 4 days a week and still enjoys going there even though she regularly says she wants to go school with her sister instead.
My children loved and loves going to Nina's and her reliability is incredible. Highly recommended.

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by Sarah on 20/09/2024

Thank you Nina and the team for the last 2 years!

Our son has enjoyed going to Nina's for the last 2 years from the ages of almost 3 to almost 5. He has most recently been going for 21 hours a week over 3 days. One thing that helped sway us is Nina is flexible and has been eg able to take our son occasionally for an extra session if we eg had an important appointment or when our daughter was born. This has meant a lot to us. Nina really cares and is passionate about what she does.

As one of the other reviews says, Nina’s is more like a small nursery with sometimes up to roughly ten children of different ages, up to four qualified staff and a large annexe on the side of her house dedicated to childcare. When we looked around, I remember being surprised by how cavenous it is inside. There are several different rooms/play areas as well as a garden with amongst other things: swings, a playhouse and lots of ride-on toys. They spend a lot of time outside, especially in the summer and our little boy has loved the water play especially. He says Nina has “more toys than any number”! He loves all her vehicles and superhero toys.

Nina is quite creative in the activities they do. She sends videos and photos each week of what they have been doing. I know our son has particularly enjoyed the baking, singing, dancing and park trips. They also do plenty of arts and crafts and bring their creations home during festivals and at special times of the years. Nina gives them all a little ‘goody bag’ of treats and mini gifts at Christmas time. She also organised a large garden party at the end of the summer last year with a children’s entertainer and more.

Nina and her team are all kind, caring and genuinely fond of the children. Of note, Nina went above and beyond in assisting our son with his toilet training and intimate care. We are very grateful for that.

One thing I particularly like about Nina’s is it has an international flavour eg some of the parents come from diferent parts of the world and some of the children speak different languages. Also, it is noticeable that the older children help the younger children and learn to care for others. Boys and girls also play nicely together and the children do not seem to notice much any differences. Nina says they are all part of ‘her/their family’. ‘Her’ children are confident in playing with children from different backgrounds and look forward to playing with ‘their friends’ at her house. The children have a strong moral code and know how to share and be inclusive.

Our son is now looking forward to starting school and is good at making friends. We know he will miss you all though. We are hoping to shortly be starting our baby daughter at Nina’s and feel confident in doing so. Thanks again, Nina, to you and your team, for all the wonderful childcare!

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by Becky on 20/08/2024

Nina and the team. Thank you

My daughter has been with Nina and the team for about 2 and a half years. My daughter was very quiet before going to Nina setting.
Since being with Nina and the team, my daughter’s confidence has grown. Her speech had improved so much. My daughter’s personality came out so much especially participating in every activities with other children. All the activities that are arranged by the team are amazing.They have mini trips which my daughter loves to go on.
My daughter is always happy and loves to socialise and help others around her. Nina and the team have so much dedication with the work they do and to be honest I feel that every time I leave my daughter with Nina and the team, she is in safe hands. The communication are very good and we do get pictures and videos of the activities that my daughter does.
I would like to say a huge thanks to Nina and the team for helping my daughter develop her confident and independence and giving her so much care. I will definitely recommend Nina and the team to others as a lovely, caring and safe environment for children to grow and develop their learning abilities.
I wish Nina and the team all the best in the future. Emiley x

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by Emz on 10/06/2024