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Nurseries

Nurseries in Pimlico, Victoria, Westminster?

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Lorelei353 · 07/01/2014 17:09

Anyone use any nurseries in this area? I'm looking at quite a few but finding it really difficult to choose one. It's so hard to know how to judge them.

I've looked at Bessborough, Bright Horizons Pimlico, Busy Bees Westminster and am going to look at Marsham Street and Kids unlimited Chelsea.

I'd really appreciate any info/experience/thoughts.

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leobear · 07/01/2014 17:11

Hello - are you looking for a baby, or for 3 years plus? My daughter is starting her free hours at tachbrook nursery this month.

leobear · 07/01/2014 17:12

And a friend of mine used Bessborough and found it ok (this was for a one year old)

Lorelei353 · 07/01/2014 17:20

DS is 7 months now and will be just under a year when he starts.

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Lorelei353 · 07/01/2014 20:18

shameless bump.

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AndMiffyWentToSleep · 07/01/2014 20:20

Bessborough. Bloody awesome

AndMiffyWentToSleep · 07/01/2014 20:24

Posted too soon!
Absolutely fantastic staff there. So caring and they keep you in the loop as parents. It is well managed and has good policies. The staff shared a great 'parenting' style - I looked to them for tips. And it has a lovely outdoor space.
I'd be back there in a flash if I could!

Lorelei353 · 07/01/2014 20:30

That's great to hear. Two votes for bessborough. They've no places at the momentum apparently mighty the time I need it, so I have DS on the waiting list so fingers crossed.

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AndMiffyWentToSleep · 09/01/2014 10:24

Did they say how long they thought the wait might be, out of interest?

Lorelei353 · 09/01/2014 19:47

They were vaguely hopeful that a place would come up before I need it in May

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AndMiffyWentToSleep · 09/01/2014 20:21

Aw man, I wish DS could go back there!

linsaga · 18/01/2014 21:41

I would love to hear what you decided on this and which nurseries you thought were worth a look. I'm looking in exactly this area now for 6 months time....tia

Lorelei353 · 18/01/2014 22:21

I'm looking at two more this week and going to shortlist from there. I'll keep you posted!

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linsaga · 18/01/2014 22:40

Great thanks. What did you think of busy bees? That followed by Marsham Street would be most convenient for me...

linsaga · 18/01/2014 22:43

just to add- my start daye isn't until late august

Lorelei353 · 19/01/2014 17:42

They're probably my nearest two as well.

I'm going to Marsham St tomorrow.

I wasn't keen on Busy Bees but I'd struggle to tell you why. On paper I loved it and was really excited about going to see it. I just think the woman who showed me around didn't really sell it to me. She gave me very little info about what goes on in each room and when I asked for more info or to clarify things I found her vague at best. I just didn't love the levels of interaction I saw with the kids either, although again, nothing wrong as such. It won't be on my short list.

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Cristinac · 24/01/2014 09:55

Hello! I am also looking for a nursery for my two DS. I was looking at Marsham St and I was looking if you had any feedback about it. Lerelei, did you have a chance to go? I know you've done the tour through all nurseries in the area. I should have done the same but I will be relocating and I am afraid I won't have the chance to do so. Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated :)
Thanks!

linsaga · 24/01/2014 11:37

Hi There- So far, I've been to see Marsham Street, Busy Bees and St Patricks Montessori and I would say Marsham Street is the best of the three. Experienced team and nicest environment in my opinion. Which others you look at I think depends on the area you're looking at. Hope that helps.

Lorelei353 · 24/01/2014 14:09

I really liked Marsham St. Only real drawback is a very small outside space. Very limited scope for physical activity which is a bit of a dealbreaker for my dh. It seems like a great nursery though especially since Bessborough can't offer the days I want.

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Lorelei353 · 24/01/2014 14:10

What did you think of Busy Bees linsaga?

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linsaga · 24/01/2014 17:35

I totally agreed with you about busy bees, feels like they aren't on top of things at the mo. Looking at others now....

Lorelei353 · 25/01/2014 10:27

LI went to the Kids Unlimited in Chelsea yesterday. It's really great and the staff seem really engaged. It's outrageously expensive though so need to work out if we can afford to send DS there.

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SWEnglish · 05/08/2014 08:34

Hi, i am just starting to look around now and was curious about this thread and what you all ended up choosing? How has it gone?

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Mummyteachmummy · 27/08/2014 02:07

Bump!

Mummyteachmummy · 27/08/2014 02:08

... for SWEnglish (and me!) Would love to know experiences...

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