Explorers Collier Row

My child has been attending Explorers from a young age owing to me returning to work from maternity leave, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the professionalism, warmth and care provided to my son.
I have watched him progress from crawling to confidently walking during his time so far at Explorers, and the staff have instilled confidence in him through their encouragement and his interactions with other children.
I receive regular updates on his progress and day-to-day activities through the Famly app, which is ideal as a busy working mum as I can check how he has been during the day very easily.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking to enrol their child.

I have got nothing but praise for Explorers Nursery Collier Row. The management and all the staff go above and beyond which gives me the confidence to leave my child in their care on a daily basis which in turn enables me to go off to work knowing that my child is safe, stimulated and educated whilst having fun.

This was our daughter’s 2nd nursery and she was nervous about starting in a new place. The staff were friendly, accommodating and flexible with her settling period. They got to know her likes and dislikes quickly, supporting her ease of settling. It was evident that she was comfortable with the staff and other children in a relatively short space of time. We were unsure at first about the size of the nursery and worried that our daughter would feel like she didn’t have enough space. However, the staff use the space so cleverly, maximising both the indoor and outdoor space. Walks out in the community are also a big selling point, allowing the children more opportunities to learn in the real world as well as a change of scenery. The smaller capacity setting has also been positive, resulting in our daughter and us building great relationships with all the staff and giving her the opportunity to interact with children of different ages helping her communication, independence and empathy.

As soon as we went for a visit to the nursery, we knew that it was the place for our daughter to be. Due to covid, we couldn’t visit during nursery hours so the manager and owner showed us around on a Saturday morning, which we really appreciated. Even though we could not see the children and staff interaction, we did see the activities set up for the coming week, work, the outdoor area, and resources. As our daughter was only 9 months when she joined, we were very anxious about leaving her but all the staff are so caring and friendly, we didn’t need to worry at all. Every single member of staff works their socks off to ensure that the children are happy, cared for, and engaged in their learning. They are always doing creative and relevant activities and we are kept up to date with everything via the app. We are so glad that we have found a nursery close to us that we feel 100% comfortable leaving our baby with.

Great nursery, with lovely staff. My daughter has been going to this nursery for two years and has learned so much, she’s always coming home telling me how much fun she had and the activities they did for the day. She only has afternoon tea due to her starting in the afternoon but loves the food they provide, the nursery is very clean and the staff always keep you updated when needed. The nursery has loads of great toys learning and sensory for all types of children and a nice outdoor space for the children to play. Would definitely recommend it to other mothers as my daughter has come so far since starting the nursery.

We love the attention and care staff show towards our child and how they respond to our concerns. Our child clearly enjoys attending the setting and is provided with age-appropriate stimulation. The staff keep us updated about any incidents, and the way they respond keeps us confident that our child is safe. The nursery is excellent value for money compared to other settings we had gone to see. We feel our child instantly connected with them when we went to view the nursery. A number of the teachers have just been so amazing with our child, and we are so grateful to have such wonderful people looking after him.

Both my girls have attended Explorers over the last 3 years. They have both had very positive experiences, both settled very quickly and their development has been excellent in all areas. I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff, always helpful, professional and friendly. You can see that the staff really care for each child, which puts us parents at ease. The Family App is also very useful, it’s great to be kept updated. I’m so gratetful to have such an amazing local nursery!

I cannot speak more highly of Explorers if I tried. My son started in September after attending a childminder for the first 3 years of his life. The growth and development he has made have been incredible. He suffers from speech issues and that has come on leaps and bounds, he is now more sociable and even our friends have commented on his confidence. As an early years practitioner myself I think Explorers are wonderful at nurturing and developing young minds. I shall miss it when my son goes to school in September.

I’ve had such an incredible and positive experience with Explorers Collier Row and feel so grateful and lucky to have chosen them as the nursery for my daughter. After viewing lots of nurseries in the local area, I settled on Explorers due to an in-depth and knowledgeable walk around with one of the staff members. She was instantly friendly and approachable and put any worries I had at ease. My daughter has been attending a few months now, she is just over a year old, and I have seen such a difference in her. Although anxious initially, Explorers went above and beyond to make sure she settled in and felt at ease etc. They really care about the children and this is seen through both their relationships with them and the day to day learning (roleplay, arts, outside learning and etc.). Communication and use of the app is outstanding. Staff are professional, approachable and it really feels like a family and a community. The setting itself is clean, as well as inviting and engaging for children of all ages. Highly recommend.

I have a two year old and a six month old in Little Explorers. I could not rate them highly enough. It has a lovely family feel, whilst still having plenty of space for the children to have fun. The love and care shown to my children and myself has been amazing. Every nursery teacher and manager shows genuine love for my children, which means so much to know they are being well cared for. The baby/toddler room is larger than any I’ve known at other nurseries and it is light and airy. The preschool side has lots of different areas to keep them occupied and they are always being creative with making cakes, crafts and even doing science experiments. They also get daily time outside on the different bikes, slides and climbing frames. The app I have found very useful and has been extremely reassuring to be able to communicate effectively throughout the day. I know when they have slept, what they have eaten and get sent photos of them there. Overall, I have been very impressed with this nursery!