The Spanish Nursery and Children's Centre for Culture and Language

Really jealous of my sister’s nursery at Tufnell Park. They have meals prepared on the premises and her little ones are very happy attending nursery everyday. The second language advantage is a major plus in my book.

I can only praise this fabulous nursery and all the staff for their amazing hard work! My son has been attending since last year and we couldn’t be happier. The staff is caring and affectionate, children are nurtured and their skills developed with an individual attention. My son loves going to nursery and he asks me to go even during the weekends! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is always joyful and relaxed. We also really appreciate the parents evening and the events which have contributed to creating a great social network among parents too. The director went the extra mile for us last year when we suddenly found ourselves with no childcare from one day to another and everyone helped our son settling in smoothly. He is also picking up Spanish which is great! We can’t thank enough the nursery staff (including the lovely chef) for their commitment and dedication especially his key workers. This nursery is a little gem and we feel very lucky to have found it!

I have been very impressed with the Spanish Nursery and recommended it to friends. We feel lucky to be able to use this lovely place! It has a wonderful relaxed, caring and fun atmosphere.
The settling in process was discussed in advance and was flexible in terms of timings and enabled us to build up the amount of time my son spent at nursery. Within a few days, he was sleeping and eating at nursery and was soon able to stay the whole day. There is a baby room and a bigger toddler room. He loved the outdoor play area with sandpit and toys – well used in warmer weather including for story time and painting.
The staff are so friendly and welcoming and always have a smile for the children. They know all the children by name and are very caring. Food is cooked on the premises. The managers are very quick to respond to emails and any queries. They produce a monthly newsletter which is a nice summary of what’s going on. Thank you to all the staff for your hard work, love and care!

I would describe it as a place that radiates warmth and happiness and we always felt that our son was in safe hands and being well looked after.
Our son still talks about his time at the Spanish Nursery fondly even after almost a year!
We were always greeted warmly by the carers who were all so friendly and affectionate towards the children that it really felt more like dropping our son off with family than at a nursery.
The care and attention paid to the children’s food left us feeling confident that our son would eat an interesting variety of healthy balanced meals and we felt reassured when they easily accommodated his specific dietary requirements willingly.
We looked at many nurseries and chose this because they really do live their ethos and you really feel that from every interaction.
We miss them all terribly and look forward to sending our recent arrival when the time comes.
Cannot recommend it highly enough.

The Spanish Nursery is our daughter’s second home and we thank our lucky stars every day that she got a place there. The teachers really love these kids and show such warmth, fun and kindness in every interaction. 2020 has been a struggle and Carmen and her team handled it so well: keeping us informed, adapting to new procedures and at no time losing that relaxed sense of playfulness. The in-house cook makes incredible meals for them and we know that our children are being very well looked after. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to anyone. Our daughter is learning so much and is learning Spanish too, which is a bonus!

This is such a wonderful nursery. I was worried that my baby would struggle to settle in because he was born just before lockdown and hardly saw anyone outside the immediate family before starting here, but within a few days, he was reaching for his key worker when I dropped him in the morning, playing, sleeping and eating (better than at home) and loving his new broader horizons. This really is a very special place – like a warm and loving family, very focused on what is best for the children, nurturing whilst also helping them develop independence. I really cannot imagine anywhere better for my shy little boy. Thank you to all the staff. You have created something wonderful.

The Spanish Nursery is a warm and loving nursery. The children benefit from home-cooked meals and outside space. Communication is frequent and clear, and decision making is transparent and inclusive. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.

My daughter has attended The Spanish Nursery (TSN) for over 2.5 years. I can’t recommend a more exceptional nursery. It has everything I could ask for and more. The staff is warm, caring, loving, and nurturing. They create a fun and creative environment for the children. The key workers discuss your child’s progress and are readily available if you have any questions. Parents also receive a monthly newsletter with pictures and an overall update on what’s happening. The children are exposed to many different activities such as yoga, tennis, neon sensory activities, and celebrations worldwide, to name a few. The children receive excellent home-cooked meals, and I have to credit TSN for making my child a good eater and exposing her to a wide range of foods. I also like that the children of all different ages play with each other. My husband speaks Spanish, and from this and TSN my daughter understands and speaks the language. The hours are also great for working parents.

My son has thrived for the past 3 and a half years at this outstanding nursery, which has become like a second home for him. The highly dedicated staff consistently offer warm and attentive care to all children. The unique opportunity for him to be exposed to Spanish, despite our home being non-Spanish speaking, assures me of the long-term benefits he’s acquiring. Additionally, the nursery’s extended siesta policy recognises the importance of adequate sleep in children’s brain development. So many different activities and cultural events are celebrated, giving him a broad experience.
On-site cooked meals ensure the children’s nutritional needs are met, while simultaneously exposing them to a variety of wholesome foods. Pick-ups as late as 5:55pm is a bonus for us as working parents. Overall, this nursery provides an excellent learning environment that we would highly recommend to other parents.

Learning in a nurturing, safe and exciting environment. Staff are gentle and the children are treated as individuals; learning is therefore tailored to specific needs and abilities. Even non-speaking Spanish children pick up bits of the language quickly.