Which nursery in Central Guildford?

[ThurbersDogs]

Hello, can anyone recommend? We are moving to Guildford in September and I'm looking for a full time place for my 2yo. There seem to be a lot of nurseries, but are any of them better than others?

The "best" ones will probably be full. You really need to go and look. Friends have sent their kids to ones I didn't like and been happy. It really is a matter of personal preference.

Hi mummytime
Yes, you are right, and I will be visiting the nearby nurseries. Just wondering what the reviews among local parents are. For instance, the Asquith nursery Guildford Daycare is quite a good location for me - anybody know this one?

Also, I would really love a Montessori but the only one I've found seems to be mornings-only. Are there any all-day Montessori nurseries in Guildford?

There is a new nursery near the council offices on the London Road, which I would look at, I don't know anything about it. I don't know of an all day Montessorie, although most nurseries do use some of their ideas nowadays. The one by the hospital was always fabulous, but also pretty impossible to get your child into unless you worked at the hospital. I didn't like Asquith's but lots of friends used them happily.

My LO (19 months) goes to Positive Steps (located on Cross Lanes across from Guildford High) and I've been really impressed overall. The staff is really friendly and everything is new. Highly recommend

wetnoodle - thanks for the info. That's really central so could be great.
mummytime - thanks also. You are right, I guess most nurseries are a bit Montessori nowadays. I didn't get a good vibe from Asquith's, it sounded a bit chain-ey and not very personal. But who knows, it's all down to the people on the ground, isn't it.

You may also want to look at Drayton House. I'm going to move my LO there next year when he's 2.5. It's not everyone's cup of tea but I felt they had a good balance between structure and play. Small classes and they can stay until they're 5 which is great for Autumn babies. Oh and Childs Play pre-school gets rave reviews from a lot of mums I know. There's a waiting list so best get in touch with them ASAP

wetnoodle - thanks for mentioning Childs Play - I hadn't come across them. Love their website. I can see how they would be popular. Drayton House - this would be a good location for me. But it looks a bit less flexible? In that you wouldn't be able to go part time? Also, after age 3 they finish at only 3pm, can this be right? If so that would be no good as I work full time.

Drayton House recommends at least 2 days a week. Most of the people I know with kids at Childs Play do 3-4 days.

I haven't been to Childs Play yet but I love the ethos. However, Drayton House is 51 weeks a year and I think they can do 8am - 6pm