Finkley East Anton Nursery and Pre-School

We have all enjoyed Finkley and the effort they put into making each day fun-filled and interesting. My little girl has come out of her shell so much in just 6-months and constantly asks to go to nursery. The staff are very supportive, and everyone is very friendly. My daughter’s key worker is absolutely lovely and always on the ball. My little girl does a long day twice a week, and I was worried it would be too much for her, but she always has the best time, and I know if she gets upset, her key worker knows how to handle it. They’ve also helped her ditch the dummy, and we’re working on potty training. My daughter also loves the added bonus of being able to visit Finkley farm, and I think it’s great they have soft play where the children can let off steam in the winter.

My child has been going since last year when it first opened. They are amazing, so helpful, always give my child the attention she needs. They always give good ideas of what to do with the kids at home (activity to do). They take the kids to the farm which is lovely as they interact with animals.

My child first started at Finkley East Anton when it first opened. We moved them from another setting and it was the best decision we have made. They have come on leaps and bounds in their social skills, speech and confidence The staff keep me updated daily via tapestry and have already begun the transition sessions to prepare them for school.

One highlight for me is the number of trips out of setting the staff arrange. They are linked with Finkley Down Farm and visit regularly but they also visit local lakes, parks and green spaces. I also really appreciate the themed crafts the children create which is influenced by the learning theme of the week. It’s really lovely seeing my child proudly clutching their creation. The outdoor space is great and they have space to grow things.
Ultimately the staff are incredible. They have achieved so much in the year they have been open and during the pandemic. I can’t thank them enough.

My son has just started at Finkley East Anton and despite it being my second child I still felt incredibly anxious about leaving him. From the moment I enquired about Finkley East Anton, I was reassured and made to feel at ease. The staff regularly emailed to keep me updated with the process and to book settling sessions. He’s settled really well and that’s down to the fantastic key worker system the nursery has, my son knows who his key person is but will happily go to all the staff as they are so friendly and welcoming. The farm visits are a bonus especially and I’ve been told they get to go on other trips in the local area as they have a bus.
Thank you everyone for looking for my little boy and helping him settle into nursery life.

Our son joined the nursery in September 2021 and we were super apprehensive after our daughter had had a bad experience with a different nursery. Our son settled so quickly and doesn’t even say goodbye to us when we drop him off and comes out with the biggest smile on his face at pick up time! The staff are wonderful, you can tell they truly care about the children and they take the time to let us know all about what our son has been up to. It’ll be sad to say goodbye to them all before he goes to school this September but I’m glad he will have the amazing memories of his lovely time there!

My son is at the stage where he is just about to leave East Anton to go into primary school. He has attended since the nursery opened. We couldn’t have asked for more. He has been to another nursery beforehand and that doesn’t compare to how well run East Anton is. The staff there are lovely and do anything for my son and he always comes out happy after spending time at the farm, soft play and lovely food in his belly. His key worker has been brilliant and has really helped him enjoy going to nursery and comforts him on an occasional morning when he doesn’t want to leave his mummy. Overall it’s a really good nursery and they do a lot for the children. This year we’ve had a well organised sports day at the farm, graduation day, leavers party with bouncy castle, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day picnics and games. It has really been an entertaining year for my little boy and East Anton has prepared him well to step up into primary school. Thank you all so much!

My nephew has been going to Finkley East Anton Nursery since April 2022. Since then he has come on leaps and bounds, not only in his development but also his confidence. The staff are so welcoming and it really puts my mind to rest knowing he is being so well looked after. Couldn’t recommend them enough.

My daughter has been attending since September 2022. She has settled really well thanks to the supportive staff team. Although there is a key worker system in place all the staff ensure they got to know my daughter so that they could support her if she needed it. The nursery arranges a wide range of activities including trips into the community such as shops and local parks and of course they regularly visit Finkley Farm. Their communication with parents is through the Tapestry app which is regularly updated. We also receive weekly planning so that we know what our daughter will be focussing on the following week.

Overall, we are very impressed and have already recommended the nursery to others.

Amazing staff who my son adores. Nursery practitioners are so good with him and he feels really comfortable with them. The comms are really good and I love reading the newsletter each week about what they’ve been up to!

We are so happy with the Finkley East Anton Nursery staff and facilities. All the staff that we dealt with so far are super friendly. My son loves coming to Nursery and every day I can see how much he already learns and is developing new skills and experiencing new things. Every time when we have asked for any help or advice from the team, you get such a good support and willingness to help you out. Overall we definitely recommend this Nursery to anyone.