Keren's Nursery Holland Park

High turnover of staff; Use of outside agency to cover staff needs which translates into new faces coming every few weeks making kids frustrated. The permanent staff is inexperienced. Quarterly development reports are poorly written and very vague. Poor communication of what kids ate or did every day (it seems like repeating the same report every day). Space for kids’ naps is not proper. The nursery could be closed for some extra days during September and October because of Jewish holidays (the nursery is located in a Synagogue). For these extra days the nursery is closed, the monthly fee remains the same and no care is taken by the nursery to offer some other venue for these days. Fees are increased annually by 10% but the quality of services remains the same or gets worse.

Our kids love Keren’s Nursery. They started in the baby room and run in everyday beaming. We’ve seen their confidence and independence develop over the last 3 years and believe the care, attention and activities organised by Keren’s teachers have contributed greatly to this.
We love the variety of activities offered, the focus on learning and celebrating cultures around the world, and in particular the focus on nature (planting seeds, baby chicks, animal visits) and outdoor activities, with tennis and forest school the highlights for us. The nursery also has plenty of outdoor space: an alley, garden area and use of the large private square across the road. We love getting daily reports and pictures and seeing updates on the app.
The nursery closes early on Fridays, during a few Jewish holidays and a couple of weeks over summer, Christmas and Easter, however, a calendar is provided in advance. It can be challenging as working parents, but we see it as good preparation for school!

I highly recommend the nursery for early education as it provides a nurturing environment for my two kids. The forest school activities engage their curiosity and foster their love for nature, promoting a holistic learning experience. The tennis sessions not only teach them physical coordination but also promote teamwork and discipline. The opportunity for them to play together in a safe and supervised setting encourages socialization and helps develop their communication skills. The nursery’s focus on stimulating the kids’ minds through various activities ensures their cognitive growth and prepares them for future academic challenges. Overall, it’s a fantastic place that prioritizes the well-rounded development of young children.

We put our first child in Keren’s Nursery after our good friends told us how pleased they were with their experience there. We couldn’t be happier we did. The staff at Keren’s are so kind and caring and show true compassion for the well-being of the children. The curriculum is incredibly thoughtful and if you have any concerns about your child’s development, they take them very seriously and work with you to create a plan to support your child’s needs. The food is healthy and varied and they take all precautions to ensure the safety of children with allergies. They have a wide array of fun activities for the kids every single day, and they send group as well as individual updates on the kids’ days, every day. The children love their teachers and their time spent at nursery. Again, we couldn’t be happier with our choice to send our daughter to Keren’s, and with one on the way, we’ll want to send him there, too.

Both of my kids have been at Keren’s Nursery since they turned one. If you are looking for a warm and nurturing place where they will feel loved, motivated to try new things and enthusiastic about their days – this is it. The nursery became our extended family and we cherish the teachers and community so much.

We have two children at Keren’s in Holland Park and have been very happy with our experience throughout. Our son first started attending the nursery during the pandemic months, and the level of care and attention afforded to us during the settling-in process was exceptional, especially considering the challenges of the pandemic.
We have been so thankful for the level of support provided to us as our children have grown and developed over the years – from supporting first words and gross motor development in the younger nursery setting, working with us hand in hand during our potty training journey with a younger toddler, to encouraging verbal and maths skills in the pre-school group.
More generally, there is an absolutely lovely community surrounding the nursery – from the caring and nurturing teachers and committed management to the security guards who know all parents and children on a first-name basis. Thank you Keren’s!