Shenfield Day Nursery, Breakfast & After School Club (St Mary's & Mountnessing C of E Primary Schools)

Very nice staff, clean place, kids learn a lot and progress with their skills very well. My almost two year old can even do sign language!
The only reason why I didn’t give 5-stars is that I hoped the baby’s room went outside during the winter months more often. The outside space is quite basic and limited as well.

Our children love going to nursery, and this is a testament to how great the staff are. Within the last few months, we’ve noticed a lot more varied activities taking place to keep the children entertained, and our eldest in the Tiggers room – loves Wednesday football! The nursery has also supported our son with his dietary requirements. We feel very at ease leaving our children at Shenfield nursery, safe in the knowledge they will be having fun with carers who the children really love to be with.

The staff at the nursery are kind, friendly and helpful. You really get a strong feeling that there is a special bond between the staff and the children that they look after. The nursery has a special ‘family’ feeling, a lovely extension from home life. My children have produced some beautiful cards, and craftwork at the nursery. They enjoy all the varied activities that take place such as dancing, yoga, playing with playdoh, toy construction, playing with small world toys, arts and crafts, reading and development in anticipation of starting school whilst also providing a happy environment for them to form relationships with adults and children.
The staff are always keen to get the children into the outside area, which is safe, and fun and also encourages physical development and mental wellbeing.
My son has additional needs, and all the staff have been absolutely wonderful, encouraging him to develop new skills and socialise with others in his way.

The nursery has been amazing with both of our kids. It’s so great to see how well our kids have developed their little personalities with the help of their key workers and surroundings. One of my main concerns with my (then one-year-old) son was how the nursery will settle him for his nap. However, they worked wonders; if only he goes down so easily for a nap at home! And it seems my 16-month-old daughter comes home from nursery learning new skills (for example feeding herself) and independence every day! The staff are all so caring for the children, and I know I don’t need to worry as they’re being very well entertained and looked after.

This is such an amazing nursery. Both my children attend here. They are both developing fantastically. All staff are so helpful and friendly. I honestly couldn’t recommend this place more. Very happy with my children coming here.

Fun, friendly, kind, caring and intimate nursery.
My son loves it!

My sons have settled in to the before and after school club at Shenfield Day Nursery, Breakfast and After School Club really well. The staff have made a huge effort with my youngest son who struggles with anxiety and transitions. They are so warm and welcoming when he arrives and help him to readjust after the holidays. Thank you!

Both my children attend Breakfast Club and they enjoy going as the staff are really friendly and fun! The staff are very supportive and fun to be around, my children have never had an issue going into the club every morning.