Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01268 952260
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Details
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Group/OwnerMunchkins Nurseries
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Person in ChargeSarah Richmond (Manager)
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Number of Staff16
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children30
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months
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VisitingMunchkins is situated in Laindon, 800 m from the station, therefore ideal for commuters.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
Alex B
February 10, 2020 at 12:00 amSuch a welcoming and caring team that provides a fantastic foundation for any preschooler. Healthy food and stimulating activities to entertain and learn.
Keely
February 10, 2020 at 12:00 amI cannot recommend this nursery enough. My daughter is 3.5 years old has been attending since the day it opened. I was nervous at first as it was brand new but the owners are lovely and so knowledgeable about early years education and have other settings elsewhere. I really feel the staff do whatever they can for the benefit of the children.
My daughter loves it here, she is so happy and has learnt so much more than I thought she could at her age. But this learning happens through the huge amount of playing they do.
The activities are forever changing and keep the kids interested. The outside area is great for all weather and I know my daughter is safe.
One of her favourite things is when the nursery manager plays his guitar and sings with the children.
Absolutely amazing nursery and I will be sad when my daughter graduates in the summer!
Anouska J
February 10, 2020 at 12:00 amMy little one has been attending since September 2019, and in that time, we have seen his confidence and personality grow. The ladies at Munchkins are all so caring and thoughtful, which gives me a lot of comfort.
The feel of the setting and ethos of bringing the outside in is appealing, as well as a well thought out outdoors play areas gives a forestry school feel in the middle of an urban area. I know my little one is free to explore in a safe and controlled environment.
All exploratory play is relevant to the time of year and fitting to the overall feel of the nursery and the daily photo journal is a great way for me to check-in and continue the learning at home.
Amy B
February 28, 2020 at 12:00 amOur daughter joined Laindon Munchkins in December 2019. After meeting the team & undertaking settle in days we were more than happy with our choice and felt very comfortable & confident with leaving her in their care. The management has consistently gone out of their way to assists with any special requests & her ‘ladies’ have been exceptional with her development & additional skincare needs. The parents’ app is fantastic, especially helpful during my transition of adapting to her being in the nursery as you and family can stay connected with what goes on whilst working. They undertake lots of different activities indoors &outdoors, going to rhyme time, the park, doing arts and crafts, soft play, books, playing in the garden etc giving her a wide range of experiences. The nursery has a lovely home away from home feeling we are always welcomed by happy staff. Our daughter goes to them with open arms in the morning and often seems somewhat disappointed when we pick her up even if she is the last one.
Corinna L
June 30, 2020 at 12:00 amThere is so much I want to say about this nursery as it is amazing! From the first walk around, everyone was so lovely to me and my son who was then 8 months old. He even got excited when he saw the children doing nursery rhymes. Munchkins’ garden is what sold it for me. Children should be outdoors exploring, being adventurous. They have a great mud kitchen for the older ones, little ones, tunnels, sensory area. The staff and girls have been so accommodating since my son started. I also love the online learning journal, as a new mum, of course, deep down we want to ring every hour and see if they’re okay, are they having fun, this app really does that for you. They upload throughout the day, so you can what they’ve eaten, toilet times, sleep times and also observations on their day, eg. splash time, sensory, rhyme time. Really can’t recommend Munchkins enough.
Sarah A
September 16, 2020 at 12:00 amExcellent Nursery! My little girl absolutely loves it. All the staff are brilliant and make everyone feel so welcome. Use lots of natural materials. Couldn’t be happier with this nursery. Was worried returning after lockdown but the nursery have done so much to ensure it was safe to return and my little girl settled back quickly.
C B
January 24, 2022 at 12:00 amWould not recommend this nursery at all. Especially if you encounter one sickness bug after another, random unexplained bumps to the head and them signing the accident form for you and then dismissing the fact she wasn’t cared for properly by landing us with a six-week “break the contract” bill which we think is ridiculous. I would never leave a do not recommend for no reason. Out of goodwill, we paid for four weeks because they were very insistent we paid for them to never have our daughter, which why should we of? I pulled her out immediately because she barely attended due to picking up so many bugs from there and wetting herself four times a day (all before 1 pm pick up as she needed mummy so much due to being so distressed). So we were actually paying for half days. I’ve never known anything this bad, save yourselves the bother and I will continue to post across the board so you are fully aware of your rights before they can do this to anyone else. Do not recommend. Read the small print for the six weeks break clause.
Fiona H
February 1, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter attends weekly and loves her time at Munchkins, she often talks about her friends and keyworkers when at home. It’s a lovely setting and my only issue is that she only goes one day a week!
Shannon W
February 1, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending Munchkins since he was 11 months old. He absolutely loves it and has come along so much since starting here.
I feel content when he is here as the staff are amazing and really pay attention to the little things about him. The updates and photos are really good and I can tell he is always happy and having fun. The staff have always helped him come along in the areas I am working on at home too, which is really helpful for me. I always pick up on things my son has learned whilst at nursery (new words, singing a new song).
I would recommend this nursery to anyone, the facilities are great (especially the garden). The food is varied and healthy, and the staff care so well for the children.
R W
February 25, 2022 at 12:00 amOur son has been attending Munchkins for 6 months now and he absolutely loves it. His progress and development since attending is remarkable. We cannot praise the staff enough for all their efforts. The daily updates on the parent app are fantastic and we find it very reassuring to see how happy he is through the day. We are so happy we chose Munchkins.
Samm E
February 25, 2022 at 12:00 amOur daughter has been part of Laindon Munchkins since she was 9 months old and loves it! She only goes one day a week but settled really nicely with the team. Everyone is helpful and inquiries are always dealt with quickly. I like that we get real time updates and photos during the day so we aren’t left wondering what she ate or drank or how she was feeling that day.
Kayleigh M
February 25, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son has attending Munchkins since shortly after his 1st birthday. He has moved up through every room and is now due to leave in September for school. Every step of the way Munchkins have been absolutely brilliant for his development.
The staff are friendly, open and honest, any issues he has had over the years have been dealt with by the staff with amazing support and guidance to us as parents without being overbearing.
The outdoor spaces are amazing with plenty of provision for water play in the summer and a huge sandpit (which our son loves). Arts and crafts often come home, and many different cultures and holidays are celebrated and learnt about. The day is well balanced between learning and fun and our son has come on leaps and bounds during his time at Munchkins and we will all miss it for sure come September.
E B
February 25, 2022 at 12:00 amVery pleased with the nursery. Always kept very updated. They are always reassuring and building on confidence with the children which is lovely to see. Staff are always very happy to answer any questions. Overall very happy with the service and care provided. Would highly recommend.
S B
February 25, 2022 at 12:00 amI was quite anxious at the idea of sending my child to nursery, but when I went to check Munchkins it looked lovely and everyone was super nice and smiley, the children seemed very at ease and comfortable with them too. After 4 months of attending I can say my child really enjoys it, he smiles as soon as he sees the girls working there, he walks to the door on his own and the girls all seem to genuinely care for him. I’m really happy we decided to send him there and I feel comfortable going to work knowing he’s well looked after and entertained. I would really recommend.
Sarah G
February 28, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter started in the middle of the pandemic and she’s thrived.
The friends she’s made, the things she’s learning and knowing she’s in such a great learning environment whilst we work lessens my mental load no end.
Thank you to the staff for looking after her so well, even if it does include a lot of sand in her hair
R H
March 1, 2022 at 12:00 amWe love Munchkins. The staff have been wonderful all the way through and they give our son the encouragement and support that is needed, we have seen him come on leaps and bounds since joining last year. Thank you.
Alex A
March 1, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter attended Munchkins shortly after it opened and is now at school. My son is now at Munchkins. I cannot explain how amazing this place is. The staff feel like family and have formed bonds with my children and myself which will last way beyond the nursery years. The setting is beautiful and the staff cannot do enough for the children in their care. Even in hard times, we have been fully supported by the management and staff. I would recommend Munchkins 100%.
Eva C
March 1, 2022 at 12:00 amI would highly recommend Munchkins it’s a great setting for early years children. My daughter joined during lockdown and I found it difficult not being able to see her in the setting, especially in the first few weeks. The staff reassured me with regular updates and the daily portal is amazing. I can see how much my daughter’s confidence has grown since attending Munchkins and I feel completely at ease when dropping her off and collecting her. She asks to go to nursery on her days off and you can’t ask for more than that.
A K
March 1, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son started this nursery nearly a year ago when he was 18 months old, due to COVID I could only drop at the door so he would get a upset and took longer than usual to settle, the girls were amazing in making sure they did everything they could to help settle him and keeping my updated constantly. Now he loves it, the level of care they put into each child is exactly what you want as a parent. He’s always doing lots of different activities and they are posted with pictures on the parent app so I can follow throughout the day. Very supportive with potty training. I have had a very positive experience with all the staff and this nursery.
Tayla Z
June 27, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending Munchkins Nursery & Pre-School since September 2022. When viewing nurseries in the local area Munchkins stood out miles above every other I visited. Having worked in a setting myself in the past I knew what I did and didn’t want and Munchkins ticked every box.
Warm and homely setting, kind staff who were able to answer all of my questions and queries as a nervous first time mother leaving her child in a nursery setting. Absolutely fabulous team, my son is currently in early walkers and the girls always go above and beyond and my little boy basically runs into nursery every day so excited to learn, play and be part of the setting. Thanks so much everyone.