Reviews for Little Birches Nursery & Preschool

Little Birches is a fantastic nursery. Our daughter attended for two years, having just left to start reception. She was so happy at Little Birches. The staff really are wonderful and we can't thank them enough. They provide such nuture and care for the children as well as wonderful learning opportunities. They offer a really child centered approach to learning with real thought and care for the children as individuals. Thank you so much Little Birches. We will miss you!

Little Birches Brenchley is every parents dream. Our two daughters have been there for just over a year now and they couldn't be happier there. The staff get to know them on an individual level meaning that they are understood in those important early years. The extra activities such as 'sports club, 'music club', baking etc really makes them stand out as a setting, teaching the children new skills each day. The girls have thrived and we are so grateful to Ali, Jasmine and the team who put so much into what they do. To know our children are in safe, caring hands in a positive environment is everything we could wish for. Thank you Little Birches Brenchley!

A fantastic nursery with nurturing staff and lots of space for children to enjoy

Little birches is amazing. We had a place at another nursery for our daughter when she turned 1 but after visiting little birches and seeing how lovely the environment was we decided to wait until she turned 2 so she could start there instead. The staff are all amazing and we're so pleased with how our daughter has settled in. Can't fault it and would highly recommend!

Our son attends the “Rabbit Room” at Little Birches, Brenchley & absolutely loves it! Every time we pull in to the car park he shouts “nurseryyy” and has such a big smile on his face! His day is filled with lots of exciting things including outdoor play, messy play, baking and dancing, as well as good hearty meals & snacks! The staff are super friendly and spend time filling you in on your child’s day on collection. It’s great to see updates and photos on the app too. We are very lucky to have Little Birches so close to us.

My oldest son went to little birches and had the most wonderful 2 years… so I was so happy for my youngest to get a place. I’ve been so happy with his key worker Nel, I felt straight away that he was in good hands, and he was so comfortable with her, he fell asleep in her arms on his second visit. I have always felt little birches is such a beautiful and safe environment for the children, with dedicated staff that truly care about the children. I couldn’t imagine sending my children anywhere else

Our son goes here and it’s excellent. Recently renovated and first class staff

Genuinely feel so lucky to have such an incredible nursery on our doorstep. The team are amazing, fostering the perfect environment for our son to learn through play. They have brilliant themed days to celebrate lots of occasions and we love seeing the updates and pics of our boy via the Tapestry app. The garden is a lovely space and I know the kids spend lots of time out there. They've made tonnes of changes in the 6 months our child has been there and it's just keeps getting better and better!

Outstanding Nursery with amazing staff. Our daughter is so happy and learning so much Highly recommended

My son only started at Little Birches at the beginning of this year and is already so settled, comfortable and really happy there. It usually takes him much longer to adjust to new environments and so this is definitely testament to all of the staff at this nursery. We are so thrilled that he is now part of such a nurturing, caring nursery where all staff members seem so invested and love what they do. Could not recommend more!

Nothing but positivity to say about Little Birches. Starting with the Manager Nikki who truly cares about the nursery, the children, her staff and the families. The staff are experienced and have been very nurturing/caring towards both of my children who felt and feel safe and happy in their setting. I have used other nurseries and feel Little Birches offers a level of comfort above other experiences I have had. My son was very school ready after 2 years at the nursery with plenty of skills learnt from nursery and went up with a good group of friends.

I can't speak highly enough about Little Birches, what an amazing village nursey! The staff are the best, very experienced and genuinely very caring, plus they'll always take the time to tell you about your child's day and answer any questions. Everything is very well run, they're creative with the indoor/outdoor space, plus they do forest walks, cooking, yoga and various activities throughout the week. My son loves attending and his development and confidence continues to grow! Thank you everyone.

Both my munchkins have attended Little Birches and our experience has been amazing. The staff are wonderful, incredibly nurturing, they are constantly being creative and adding new things to the activity list. There is a real focus on developmental mile stones, healthy food intake and keeping the little ones active. I would highly recommend Little Birches to anyone. It really is a lovely place and my two really thrived here xx

My son absolutely loves Little Birches. The staff are so caring and I really like how they take the time to tell you all about their day on collection. I've noticed such an improvement since he has been at the setting, his language has come on leaps and bounds and he is so much more confident. Highly recommend!

A really amazing nursery, our 3 children all really love it. The staff are so friendly and caring and we highly recommend it.

Both of my girls absolutely love going to Little Birches Brenchley. The team are all very knowledgable, kind and approachable with excellent communication. The days are varied and personalised to suit the child, and we love the amount of time spent outdoors as well as the extra curricular activities. I would highly recommend Little Birches Brenchley.

The staff at Little Birches provide such a caring, unique and educational environment. My son is loving his time at nursery and this is so reassuring after going back to work from maternity leave. I cannot recommend Little Birches enough!

I cannot not recommend the team more - they’ve all been amazing at getting our little boy settled so quickly. We sent him just before he was 4 months and i am sure everyone at Little Birches has played a huge part in him being such a happy boy. The biggest thank you x

We have recently moved our daughter to Little Birches after having some safeguarding concerns with a childminder and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Within a few weeks we noticed a change in her mood, she seems so much happier and she is starting to say lots of words! All the staff there are just so lovely too. I couldn’t recommend more.

My little girl has been attending Little Birches since November 2022 & she absolutely loves it. The nursery staff are kind and nurturing.

My little one loved Little Birches. The outdoor space is amazing and being near the woods means they can go for walks & collect sticks! Lorna is amazing and all of the staff are welcoming and nurturing, highly recommend

Our son has been going to Little Birches for nearly 2 months and we couldn’t be happier. He has settled so well and LOVES it there. Thanks to all the lovely staff for making him so welcome and being so caring and kind.

My son has attended Little Birches for 2 and a half years now and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone else. What a wonderful nursery it is. The kind, caring staff are so invested in creating wonderful experiences for the children and my son goes in to nursery happily and leaves with a smile and plenty of happy stories. The outside area is great and just perfect for my active, outdoor loving boy! He has made so much progress at Little Birches - it is unbelievable to think that when he started he had a speech delay and now he is so confident communicating! We are so pleased to have found Little Birches and will miss them so much when my son goes to school in September.

My little girl attended this nursery from January 22 until leaving this month. It’s safe to say Little Birches is an exceptional nursery, providing comfortable and safe place for your children to learn and be themselves. Every single member of staff I come into contact with were above & beyond excellent. The nursery provides daily updates on apps and when you pick your child up, you feel constantly secure in the fact that your child is being looked after personally and not just one of many children at a nursery. Thank you to the whole team for everything you done for my little girl! I hope you continue to do the same for many other children! We will miss you all!

Our daughter went to another nursery nearby and she dreaded going every day. Since going to Little Birches I have seen such a huge Improvement in her. The staff are amazing, she has had significant speech delay due to a sensory disorder but they really went the extra mile to understand her and also push her development. With daily pictures and updates you always feel like she's in great care. I cannot wait for my son to attend too!

I cannot thank Little Birches enough. They have gone above and beyond for our daughter. We cannot believe how much she has progressed since joining back in 2021. Not only are they great with communication but a great support in getting the extra help our daughter needs, before starting primary school. Our daughter went from refusing to attend her original nursery to running in with a smile and not looking back. Thank you for everything, can't wait for our son to start his preschool journey with you soon!

My daughter has been attending Little Birches for the past 18 months and it's the staff that have made the experience incredible. She came on leaps and bounds in her first year with Mrs Sage as her key worker. Mel has also been amazing, always supportive and helpful- I can't say enough good things

I highly recommend LB to anyone looking for a nursery for their child. The staff are amazing with the children and care for them like they are their own. The activities provided are brilliant and they always ensure they celebrate different religions. My son has come so far since starting here and we are so sad to be leaving in September as he is now going onto primary school. Thank you so much LB for your amazing care towards my son, we will miss you all x

My twins love attending the nursery and have been very happy there since February 2022. The extracurricular activities are great with forest school weekly, so plenty of extra opportunities for learning. A lot of improvements have been made to the nursery since the new owners took it over, including a lot of work to the outside space. Staff turnover is higher than I'd like, but only because it's sad to see friendly faces leave. I'm reassured this is more due to the staff's own personal circumstances, i.e. long commuting distances, rather than their working conditions and I think this is backed up by certain other staff having been around for a while now. The room is always set up with plenty of fun activities each morning.

Fantastic village nursery where our son is very happy. The nursery has been greatly improved since he joined in 2021 and the staff are brilliant- they really go the extra mile to provide care and learning opportunities that are tailored to our son’s needs. Thank you!

We have been at Little Birches since September 2019, nearly 4 years now with my 2 kids attending one after the other and I can honestly say we have had the best 4 years! The team have been so dedicated in ensuring that each child is safe, happy, loved, and are having a great day, every day. From their one to one conversations with the children to their interactions during playtime my kids have just excelled through their time at LB. My son who was 2 when he started and could only speak a few words quickly grasped speech and was talking full sentences within a few months! The efforts that are made during different religious festivals during the year and how they dedicate days/ week to celebrate properly is just brilliant. I have seen them confidence grow over the years. Extra curricular activities are fantastic and always something happening during the week so that all children get a try, and forest school has been a big highlight too in the lovely woodlands near the nursery. Food wise, the children have been provided a variety of fresh dishes which have helped grow their pallets and have also included diverse dishes too which is lovely to see. It’s just been a pleasure being a part of the LB family and seeing my kids just walk in each day with ease and come out beaming after a great day they have had. Little Birches, we only have 3 months left before my daughter starts reception and it’s going to be heartbreaking and we will miss everyone there! Thank you for best 4 years and we can’t recommend you enough!

Lovely nursery with amazing staff who really care.

Wonderful nursery with lots of outdoor space. Suited me very well as a working mother.

Little birches have been absolutely wonderful in settling my little girl. 10 stars for communication and the staff are all lovely. The only reason I give 4 stars is I wish there was flexible payment options. Such as term time only or having the option to pay to collect at 3 when I pick my older child up. I think during these economically tight times this should be available to parents

My daughter started at Little Birches last month and after only 1 morning of tears, she absolutely loves it! I can’t recommend the staff and facilities enough, wonderful setting, beautiful classrooms and the staff are so warm, dedicated and always there to answer all my questions. Lovely calm and friendly environment. My daughter is thriving and so excited to see her key worker each day! So delighted with this preschool 😊

Little birches have been incredible. We feel so lucky to send our son here. Every team member is always kind, friendly, patient and professional. Our son has gone from strength to stength and grown so much in confidence. We love how you celebrate diversity and provide so many opportunities to our child.

My son has attended Little Birches for almost a year now, and I can’t speak highly enough. Little Birches is more than a nursery, the mentors get to know the children so well, they become friends themselves. Evident when your son wants to buy Christmas & thank you presents to his mentors at his own request! The facilities are everything you could ask for, safe, out of sight, with real items to play with eg old laptops, kettles, phones (as opposed to plastic tut!) & the Astro-turfed garden is a blessing for the children to use all year round. The extra curricular activities are what set Little Birches apart - whether your child attends for a couple of mornings or 5 full days a week, they are entertained with the amazing, thoughtful & creative activities / extra curricular sessions that are planned for them, making every session very different & encouraging our children to be curious at every opportunity. We recently attended my son’s 1st sports day and it was such a fabulous morning! Those memories will last, for us and for him. My only niggle is that LB doesn’t take younger babies - I think I could fill a class if they did, with family and friends that would place them from 1 years old. So I have my newest baby on the waitlist in a couple of years time already. Thank you for everything you do Little Birches, especially Mrs Simpkins who as a family, we adore!

Very good nursery. Has an inclusive setup and takes into consideration circumstances of every child. The staff are very lovely

Little Birches is a loving and nurturing environment for our little one. So many activities and they are good with them. With diverse staff and children, it offers our child a wider introduction into the world. Communication is excellent and activities are fantastic. Would highly recommend them.

We have both our boys at Little Birches and they love it. Our youngest has been going for about 6 months now, since he was one. The staff in the baby room absolutely adore him and it really comes across when you interact with them. Our eldest was at another nursery previously, which, due to unexpected circumstances had to close at short notice. We got him on the waiting list at Little Birches and were over the moon when he could eventually join. Given his childcare has been a bit interrupted and not consistent until this point, we were a bit concerned, however, again the staff at Little Birches have been fantastic with him. There was a period when the new owners had taken over and a number of the original staff decided to move on. This is understandable as not everyone likes change and they decided their futures lay elsewhere. This did cause some disruption; we were lucky enough not to be affected. Some parents were affected and I can empathise with them being upset - we had of course experienced another nursery closing previously with our eldest and it caused us a significant challenge. However, since the staff upheaval, there has been a vindictive campaign against the nursery and it is very unbalanced. Please do not read the reviews of parents that were (and still are) trying to tarnish the reputation of a nursery that is an asset to the local village. These parents don't have children at the nursery now and while able to offer an opinion of the time they experienced this is not reflective of the nursery as it is now. They are also likely to be reviews based on a reactive negative emotion. Not a calm, considered viewpoint. I'd conclude by saying that having had experience with two nurseries and a child minder in my children's life thus far, Little Birches isn't perfect, but they are always striving to improve, have many brilliant staff, listen to feedback and act on it and are providing a caring local environment that is allowing our boys to thrive. Seeing the investment in the nursery, in terms of the fact it is an old building and the changes to bring it up to modern standards is a sign of the commitment from the owners. The recent addition of extracurricular activities is another positive, our eldest is excited by Forest School. Thank you to everyone at the nursery.

After a difficult change of hands last Spring things have finally settled down in this nursery and it’s working well. The most credit has to go to the wonderful team that look after my daughter; they genuinely care about her, do so many amazing crafts and activities with her, encourage her to be social and use her manners and when I pick her up she quite often doesn’t want to leave! The management in the nursery are making an effort to listen to their customers and help where they can.

Our children (aged 4 and 2) love attending Little Birches in Lavendon. The staff are amazing, very nurturing and caring. The activities the kids do week to week are always educational and super fun for them too. They also love their Forest School sessions and ballet lessons too. Would highly recommend Little Birches in Lavendon!

Our son has been going to Little Birches for nearly 2 months and we couldn’t be happier. He has settled so well and LOVES it there. Thanks to all the lovely staff for making him so welcome and being so caring and kind.

This nursery has got a experienced manager and dedicated staff. New renovations are improving the environment and my child has been very happy here now that all has settled down. The change of ownership was a difficult time for them but we've gone through those now and are out the otherside. I would recommend this nursery again now. So pleased its a welcoming, loving environment again we will be sad to leave

The team at little birches are incredible. Since changing ownership little birches has grown and become an amazing nursery where my daughter has flourished.

Our child loves Little Birches, it's such a lovely nursery. The staff are wonderful and always helpful. They offer a huge choice of activities for the children every day, even messy play! The meals are home cooked and a wide range of food is offered. There is a huge outdoor space and every room has direct access to garden. The extra curricular sessions are great too, our child has done balett, Spanish, yoga. They also ask for indoor shoes for the children to change into which is another plus. Would definitely recommend!

I had an amazing experience with Little Birches Nursery. Being relocated here recently from India, I knew it will be bit difficult for my son to adapt but all the staffs in Little Birches has been very supportive to keep him going. Its a very beautiful set up with lot of outdoor places for the kids to play and enjoy. I will highly recommend this place

I had a really good experience with Little birches. My daughter is really happy being there. The occasions I see her crying at the time of dropffs are very less. The staff and the management are really friendly. They made my daughter settle very quickly. What all the working parents expect from a nursery are in Little birches. Happy child and happy mum.

My daughter started at 9 months with 3 days and she is 20 months old as I am writing this review and on 4 days. We liked the location, space the nursery has to offer, cooking on site, sleeping areas (separate spacious area for cotes for little ones) and staff all made us feel at home. My daughter settled right away and loves going to the nursery. There is sooo mulch has changed I these few months as we saw the nursery going through upgrades under new owner and its really nice place to send our child to. Staff is amazing. Really accommodating. From admin to ladies who handle children. Communication is brilliant. Really appreciate all the messy and educational activities they do engage in daily channeling creativity and happy vibes through children. Menu is varied and my daughter is always well fed. Lots of outdoor space to enjoy and even woodlands that sometime they take children on adventure to helping them bond and explore. Their service is absolutely invaluable and we feel that everyone in the team is a perfect fit so if the key person for our child is not in for whatever reason and another staff member to step in, my daughter still going to have a good time and be well looked after.

My son loves going to nursery, playing with his friends and enjoys exploring the nursery surroundings. The staff are really great and make me feel comfortable and secure about leaving him in their capable hands. Overall my son loves his time there and would recommend anyone to this nursery

An amazing nursery that have gone above and beyond to settle my little one in. Always incredible with my son and I couldn’t recommend them more!

Great team… my daughter loves it there!!.

My 4 year old has been attending Little Birches since just before his 3rd birthday and his older brother was in the first class of Little Birches. I plan on sending my youngest when his time comes so I think that says everything about this preschool! The staff seem to genuinely care for each and every child and treat them all individually catering for their needs. It has a wonderful setting and the outside space is such an asset and is secure and safe. My boys all loved forest school and the array of inventive activities that are offered on a daily basis. My son's confidence has grown since being at Little Birches and he excitedly tells us what he has been up to at the end of his day and the written and photo updates on Tapestry are lovely to see. Thank you to all of the team for being caring and giving my boys the best start to their education.

My son has attended Little Birches West Wickham for over a year now. I can highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for the best possible place. Ultimately, I wanted my child to be happy and he really is, he walks in most days and doesn’t stop to look back - that is because he is comfortable and feels safe in this environment. The hard-working staff all know my son and my son knows them all. They have created a nurturing environment, where he is invited to play, explore, be curious, respect others and learn life skills. If you haven’t already, it’s worth a visit as we were blown away by the different indoor and outdoor learning spaces, each decorated and resourced in an eco-friendly way, not to mention the forest school in the surrounding woods. My son has formed the most wonderful friendships already, and we are regularly updated with photos and comments about his progress via Tapestry and at the gate. We feel very much a part of the LB family and are incredibly lucky to have our son attend here.

Of all the nurseries weve looked at or used for our two children, this is head and shoulders above! Forget the image of young school leavers working in a nursery for a couple of years until they figure out what they want to do, high staff turnover, unfamiliar agency staff because of unreliable people whose hearts aren’t really in the job. At Little Birches Nursery there is hardly any staff turnover and the people who work there have done so for years – they are invested in what they do, they really care, it’s their career and you can tell they absolutely love their work! The actual nursery itself is set in a lovely location with a big outdoor space that the children are really encouraged to spend time in. Inside it’s like a treasure trove of creative fun! Whoever designs the displays and the play areas must have a degree in interior design because it looks phenomenal and exciting. I only wish we had discovered Little Burches in time for my son but thank goodness we discovered it in time for my daughter, who has absolutely flourished there. Her confidence has shot up and she comes out of nursery beaming with pride, telling me all about the different activities they have done. They cover a huge range of activities such as ballet, football, karate, Forest School, and a lot of the play is located outside which is fantastic for the children’s emotional and physical health. But they go above and beyond – they thought really innovatively about how to help the children learn to talk about similarities and differences in their ethnicities, their skin colour, their family backgrounds, even at the age of two. They don’t avoid important social issues and they help scaffold things for the children and help them to understand their feelings. I overheard my three-year-old tell her big brother that it’s important to let the tears out if he feels upset and that it’s ok to feel sad. I praised her for such wisdom and she said it’s what she’s told at nursery. The culture there is so enriching for them, teaching them how to carry themselves in the world. The adults there really invest in a proper relationship with the children to make them feel safe, loved and tuned into. We will really miss the culture and people at Little Birches Nursery it’s a beautiful community, and the only reason we are leaving is for my daughter to begin school, which they have set her up beautifully for.

We have been thrilled with this preschool. Everyday is packed with fun activities and I love the outside courtyard the children can play in. My little boy joined in August and he has developed so much. His speech is a lot more advanced, he has learnt to share, he has made great relationships with the staff who have been so wonderful. I have a very excited boy when we tell him he’s off to preschool. They have handled the COVID-19 situation very well keeping the children safe and clean. I drop him off knowing he’s happy and will have an educational and fun packed day in a loving environment. It’s so lovely to see how much he enjoys going there.

My daughter has been attending the nursery since September and loves it. The staff are absolutely fantastic. They have individual approach to kids. My daughter changed since we started. She became more independent and more confident. It's a nice and calm environment. We used to go to different nursery and I cannot even compare them. This is more like home from home place. I am so happy we choose Little Birches. And I would like to say "huge thank you" to staff. You are doing fantastic job!

My son loves his time at Little Birches. It is a really caring environment where the children are supported brilliantly. It is a lovely setting with indoor and outdoor space with a variety of resources available to them. All teachers are warm, caring and go out of their way for the children. Highly recommend this pre school.

This is a great nursary, the staff are amazing and very supportive to children and parents. They are flexable and super helpful. It's a great environment and my daughter is very happy!

Very happy environment, helpful and always smiling staff! Kids are welcomed each day with something new & creative to play with!