Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01702 471235
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Details
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Group/OwnerSmall Friends Ltd
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Person in ChargeKirsty Leech (Nursery Manager)
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Number of Staff15
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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 children60
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Age rangefrom 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingLocal car parks near as well as parking along the roads.
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VisitingPlease contact the nursery to arrange a visit or to book a tour.
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DirectionsSmall Friends is conveniently located in the centre of Leigh-on-Sea, just off the Broadway, close to Library Gardens.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
Reese Finch
September 13, 2024 at 10:25 amFood choice is an incredible variety of meals.
My son loves it here.
They go above and beyond to make sure he comes out smiling. Such a inviting, welcoming childcare centre; they are very great at comforting the kids when they are upset about leaving their parents.
Blake Sutton
October 9, 2024 at 2:20 pmHe has loved the childcare centre from day one and never hesitated to go in each morning. He made lots of friends, and although he is a shy little boy, his self‑assurance has grown so much since starting. He starts in reception next month, and I am confident the transition will be smooth, thanks to the preparation he has gained from the preschool room. He is using the toilet himself, eating really well, trying new foods etc; he plays nicely and shares with other kids, his speech and updates are really great, and all these things I put down to him attending Small Friends and the incredible team there. The only thing I would say is the updates via the app are a bit sporadic; however, I fully assistance the decision to focus entirely on the kids and not be uploading things on the computer or phones. It’s only that I like to know what he’s been up to, and he doesn’t tell me much at the end of each day! My son just finished at Small friends after nearly 1.5 years.
Toby Flynn
October 15, 2024 at 9:10 pmThis is our son’s first time at a childcare centre, and he’s been loving it. He looks forward to seeing his educators and friends every day. Small Friends has been remarkable.
Hayden Knight
October 20, 2024 at 3:25 amShe is new to the childcare centre and has really settled in well! They have even gotten her fully potty trained and trying new foods! Absolutely exceptional! Inviting team and lots of fantastic activities for my kid.
Sidney Lawson
October 24, 2024 at 6:30 pmShe is cheerful going in and leaving. She loves the food and consistently talks about what she has eaten that day. She is now starting to talk about friends. I adore seeing updates on the app and seeing what she has been doing. Very cheerful with the care my daughter receives.
Fallon Page
November 2, 2024 at 10:41 pmI can not speak highly enough of this lovely childcare centre and its team; they continue to exceed my expectations and have assisted us with some things we have needed to work through. I’m so grateful for the care, assistance and creative discovering they bring to my son’s little world.
The updates is exceptional, and more importantly, my little guy has a very cheerful time there, and I sense content that he’s secure and cheerful. Thank you to the manager and all the team. My son has been at Small Friends for a year.
Kendall Hayden
December 2, 2024 at 3:22 amThey have learnt so much and are consistently in a enjoyable, creative and attentive setting. Both kids forged excellent relationships with kids and team. I have had extremely positive experiences with all the team; it genuinely feels like a little family unit. I have also had help on the admin side of things, which I greatly appreciate. My youngest is now about to leave, but I am so cheerful he feels prepared and excited for reception, loaded with all the skills he has learnt at small friends. Remarkable childcare centre – both my kids have grown and flourished here.
Indigo Sharpe
January 27, 2025 at 8:44 pmReally welcoming and welcoming. My kid has thrived since starting in August 2021. I adore how creative the childcare centre is. My kid spends their days discovering through playtime. My kid has some health issues, and I have been very impressed at how the childcare centre has dealt with these. Remarkable childcare centre.
Dallas Pierce
February 3, 2025 at 3:51 amThere are excellent activities for the kids to do daily, and they get the kids involved and learn about lots of different events throughout the year. The childcare centre is spotless and well organised, with lots of visual discovering on the walls and the kids’s artwork on display. My son loves going here! I highly suggest this childcare centre. The team are incredible – they are lovely and welcoming and genuinely care for the kids.
Kendall Randall
February 13, 2025 at 12:49 pmI never have any concerns or issues, and I know that he is in exceptional hands at this childcare centre. He loves showing me any artwork he’s made when I collect him, and he consistently seems very proud of his work. He also sometimes tells me about his day, and his keyworker will tell me his nap times, what he’s eaten and what he’s been up to. A lovely childcare centre that I would highly suggest. My kid consistently goes into childcare centre cheerful and comes out smiling and in a great mood.
Toby Delaney
February 23, 2025 at 1:28 amPatient, nurturing and engaging are some of the keywords that jump to mind.
The garden is small, but they make the most of what there is, and the kids are consistently engaged in enjoyable activities. There are not many people I trust to care for my babies, but I highly rate Small Friends, and both my kids thrived.
Phoenix Reid
February 23, 2025 at 2:41 pmThe team are so smiley and welcoming and have put me at ease.
I would suggest this childcare centre to everyone.
He wasn’t keen on his last childminder and would be really upset.
This is a totally different journey, and I sense much less anxious about leaving him. My son has been attending Small Friends childcare centre for the last two months and loves it!
Jamie Drake
March 1, 2025 at 3:13 amAll the team have been remarkable at getting her resettled, and she loves her time there. We get regular updates face-to-face and also on the app, which is lovely to see. My kid was struggling with settling again after being off ill.
Arden Wells
March 8, 2025 at 10:55 amMy daughter settled very quickly and loves her sessions. The team go above and beyond with the kids, and it’s excellent to see all the discovering they do on the app! Food is of a excellent standard, and my daughter is really fond of the onsite cook! Fantastic childcare centre.
Morgan Holland
March 17, 2025 at 1:19 pmShe has bonded very well with her key worker, and I am confident in the care they provide. She consistently comes out smiling when I collect her, and I delight in the feedback provided at the end of the day. My little one has grown in self‑assurance since attending Small Friends.
Alex Knight
May 6, 2025 at 9:14 amExcellent team. Remarkable management. My little boy has settled so well into this childcare centre when before many other nurseries, he wouldn’t. The team are so great with keeping you in the loop with what your kid gets up to in the day via the app, and even when I pick him up, a breakdown of what my kid did that day and what he ate. Going from thinking he would never settle anywhere to him asking every day if he can go to childcare centre today. Couldn’t suggest this childcare centre enough. Lovely, spotless childcare centre.
Toby Lang
May 18, 2025 at 3:22 pmShe has grown in self‑assurance so much in her relatively short time there, and we sense supported as a family in our parenting style choices. We couldn’t wish for a better setting for her and us. I cannot fault the Small Friends Day Childcare centre for everything they have provided our kid.
Reese Cross
June 13, 2025 at 9:32 pmMy kids run in every time they go, and they come out with smiles on their faces. The outdoor space is minimal, but unfortunately, that is the case with many nurseries in the area. It is a well-run and organised setting, where the kids seem to have lots of enjoyable with varied activities and great discovering. Have been really pleased with Small Friends ever since my kids started there over a year ago.
Indigo Walker
June 17, 2025 at 4:55 amMy son attended until he went to school and loved this childcare centre. My daughter now attends and has a lovely time here. My main reason for reviewing this is the team; they’re the best! They are inviting, welcoming and compassionate to the kids, and that helps my kids sense secure and cared for. The entire team are incredible.
The resources are excellent, the chef is lovely, and the management team are outstanding. The only negative is the lack of outdoor space, and the building itself isn’t huge, but being so centrally located to the town means some sacrifices have to be made, and the entire team try to make the space sense bigger than it is. I’ve had a kid at this childcare centre since 2018, and the standards haven’t changed.
London Reid
July 3, 2025 at 6:10 amWe moved to the area in November 2019, and my daughter immediately joined Small Friends after being at home with a nanny prior to this. Since joining, she absolutely excelled in social and updates skills and looks forward to every day at childcare centre. The move to the pre-school room was made super easy and actually a really exciting time. She loves talking about her friends and ‘grown-up friends’ at childcare centre and telling me about everything she gets up to. Any challenging issues are consistently dealt with, with the utmost professionalism. We will be sad to leave when she joins school but will definitely be back with her baby brother soon. We absolutely adore Small Friends.