The Mere Nature Kindergarten

After returning to the UK from Australia, we were unsure of the nursery process. As soon as I walked into the nursery, I was so amazed at such a lovely setting. I was welcomed by all the staff and knew straight away it was right for my son. My son loved the nursery and all the team in the baby room. I have never met such an attentive group of caring people. I was apprehensive to leave him as a first time mum, however, the care shown to my son was above and beyond and I soon returned to work knowing he was safe and happy. We have recently returned to Australia and cannot find somewhere as good as The Mere. I highly recommend this nursery.

My daughter has attended The Mere Nursery for over a year and now and we couldn’t be happier. She is always happy to be there and has fun with the staff and other children whatever the weather. The setting is lovely and feels comfortable, relaxed and welcoming. The staff are so friendly and all genuinely seem to care about my daughter’s well being.

I have been really pleased with the service offered at Mere Nursery. My daughter has found drop offs hard and upsetting but the staff have done everything possible to ease the transition. I have also valued calls throughout the day to let me know when she is calm and happy.
The team at Mere excel in organising original play, themed days and wonderfully creative activities, there is always something going on.
Overall a lovely place with a welcoming feel.

Amazing nursery, it’s a home from home. My baby is so happy there and the staff look after him with the utmost care and love.

The staff do not only look after my son, but they care for him on a personal basis. He is excited to spend the day with all the ladies, and they take care to notice any changes in his personality, even when he is seemingly fine physically, proving that they are not merely doing a job but fulfilling a passion. They encourage him through new activities but respect his pace and don’t push him past his limits. We are so lucky to have chosen The Mere Nursery to care for our son during some of the most important years of his life.

Deciding on where to send your first child to nursery is a massive decision, we looked at a few different nurseries and child minders, however, as soon as we discovered The Mere Nursery, we knew that we’d found something special. From the first show round, we knew it was where we’d be sending our child, not just because of the beautiful environment and setting that it is, but also the extras that came with your child having a place there. The staff are beyond fantastic and work with us very much as part of a team, with regular updates on nursery drop-offs/pickups and through the parents’ app too. Our child’s key workers are nothing short of amazing and offer real support and reassurance that they have our child’s best interest at heart. The food that our child eats is just brilliant with incredible variety, all healthy and freshly prepared on-site. Just a fantastic nursery with truly great staff that always go above and beyond. I would 100% recommend The Mere Nursery to anyone.

We are so thankful that we found this Nursery, and we couldn’t be happier with the level of care and support that our child had received throughout his time there. Our child was born with complex medical needs and so we wanted to find a Nursery that had a ‘family’ feel, and one that wasn’t too large. All of the staff that cared for our child adapted incredibly well to the extra needs and were always on hand to deal with any concerns/queries. I would highly recommend this setting.

Review from a parent who is also a teacher, so has an understanding of the EYFS setting. The staff are incredibly friendly and are truly invested in the children. They use the EYFS framework and have a good understanding of where all children are on their learning journeys. I can see that staff are valued – they are continually engaging in professional development and praised on social media. Always a good sign. The learning at the nursery is rich in real life, relatable experiences. They have a gorgeous outdoor area which they use frequently, and the food is varied and healthy. The nursery frequently communicates with parents and is open to suggestions from them. The learning environment is well developed and rotated frequently to maximise engagement. Everything is well planned and child-centred. I’d recommend this nursery to anybody. It really is an outstanding nursery in every sense.

My son absolutely loves coming to nursery and it’s all thanks to The Mere and the staff that work there. He’s such an outdoors boy and the baby garden is just great for him to explore and learn in an environment he loves! Having our first child, I had no idea about nurseries but I would not hesitate to recommend The Mere! I can’t thank the team enough for settling our little one in so well!

Like any parent, we were very nervous and apprehensive about finding the right nursery environment for our baby boy. We were so impressed with the induction process, which included a home visit and introduction sessions. It has been so reassuring seeing how the Mere Nursery team really care about the children and creating an excellent environment for our developing child. The team are truly passionate, warm and approachable. It is true to say our baby boy is in very safe hands.