TESTIMONIALS
“Choosing New Stepping Stones for our twin boys was the best decision we ever made. We had just arrived from abroad and our little ones didn't speak any English when they started at this nursery. Within a few months, they were communicating fluently. They were never bored as there were always new projects and activities. They learned something new every week and really enjoyed it. The most important thing for us was that the staff were always very kind and caring with the children. They really listened to them and gave them the attention they needed. The communication between the parents and the nursery was also great. There was always someone willing to talk to us, answer our questions and give us advice.”
- Eline, December 2023
“My son has run into nursery from the first day and not looked back. He comes out full of smiles and even asks to go to nursery at the weekends!”
- November 2023
“NSS is the best in the area, the team are incredible. I waited 6 months to get my daughter into the setting and I am so pleased I did. She loved every minute of it and always ran in excited for the day. I wholeheartedly recommend New Stepping Stones. It is a wonderful place for a child to grow.”
- Alison, July 2023
“My daughter attended New Stepping Stones in the year before starting school. From the second I walked into the setting, I was struck by the care and compassion my child was shown. My child was the focus of everything and her development was prioritised. My little girl thoroughly loved the time she had at New Stepping Stones. The experienced team were kind and compassionate with her and her development and happiness in the year she spent there has prepared her for starting school. The broad range of activities she was exposed to in free play and specialist sessions such as yoga, play ball, music and drama etc has made my little girl confident and well rounded. I know it was the care she received at New Stepping Stones which has transformed her from being a shy little person who now has her own distinct little personality and who is kind and considerate to others. I would definitely recommend New Stepping Stones Nursery to anyone who wants a setting who genuinely puts the needs of the children in their care first. I’m so glad we found New Stepping Stones Nursery.”
- K, July 2023
“New Stepping Stones is a wonderful pre-school nursery. Both our boys had an incredibly happy experience at NSS where the care and kindness of the staff is exceptional. The range of activities are extensive and varied but still affordable. As a family, we made some great friends and have such happy memories of these formative years. I would whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone!”
- Liz, June 2022
“Z was almost 3 years old as we moved to UK from another country and couldn't speak any word in English. I was very worried and concerned about her, if she would feel herself comfortable and safe. The experienced NSS staff welcomed her very warm. Even they couldn't speak the same language they could understand each other, because the staff is warm and experienced with all kind of children She feels very welcomed and comfortable. Even during the settling period she wasn't upset. Day by day she has improved her language skills with their support and patience. She made new friends. She was an introvert girl but she has learned to give a chance to know new people. She has enjoyed all the activities which was offered by NSS, such as music & drama, playball, cooking sessions, yoga. I'm just thankful to all staff for their support, kindness, concern and love for all of the kids.”
- Gul, September 2023
“Our daughter loves going to NSS and was desperate to go back after the summer holidays. We are so grateful to all the staff for their care and expertise. Our daughters development has gone from strength to strength and the progress she has made has been phenomenal. We know she’s getting the best early years education we could ask for and will be more than ready to start school.”
- September 2023
“NSS is a loving playful setting, my two children have learned so much from the nursery and have a lot of fun. The staff are so helpful and accommodating; one of my kids is profoundly autistic, NSS was incredibly helpful and inclusive and really made an enormous difference to our family's life. I cannot recommend NSS highly enough, it is an environment where every child can thrive.”
- Alice September 2023
“It took me quite a while to come across the right setting for my daughter. I did the thing of visiting every nursery in the area (yes, I was that parent!) and none were quite right. I was after an intimate, nurturing environment with staff members who were the very best. I knew as soon as I walked into NSS and one of the staff immediately engaged with my daughter – who loved looking around and exploring – that this was a very special place. In fact it was the only nursery that my daughter didn’t want to leave. This has not changed since she started. Every day she comes home full of the stories from her fun-packed morning. She also loves lunch club. For me the setting is also fantastic. It is centrally located but off any of the busy roads (that was important to me), with a good outside area, lots of space internally but really what is most special about NSS is the staff who have been at NSS for many years (another massively important factor) and their immense experience really shows. It sounds cliched to say it but they really do care about each child. The fact NSS is a charity-driven enterprise that is very much part of East Sheen is also what sets this apart from the surrounding nursery and playgroups. This ethos means it is very community led. I would have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending NSS to any parents.”
- Ruth, May 2022
“The moment I saw New Stepping Stones, I loved it, it stood out from all the others I had seen. I sent both my children there and they were always so happy to go in each day. It is a warm, caring environment which is testament to the incredible staff. Most of them have worked there for many years and they are always so cheerful, friendly and look after the children so well. My youngest has additional needs and the staff went above and beyond to care for him and our family, providing us with so much support. I will always be truly grateful to them. The playgroup has been an incredibly special place for us as a family, it's like no other I have seen and I couldn't have wished for a better place for my children to spend their early years.”
- Emma, March 2022
“M has been at Stepping Stones for 2 years now and she skips to school every morning. The nursery has the benefit of really experienced key-workers who genuinely care for the little ones. They are also very creative in their approach to all the activities. Apart from amazing things to make and toys to play with, there’s music, yoga and football every week! We LOVE New Stepping Stones.”
- Philippa, July 2022
“Both my daughters have attended New Stepping Stones and absolutely loved it. The facilities and extra classes they provide are excellent and the staff are experienced, kind and amazing with the children. NSS has a really lovely parent community and everyone gets involved so has been a great way to meet other families.”
- Lynn, October 2019
“Both our children have been to New Stepping Stones. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and place the well-being of the children at the core of everything they do. The key workers have played a vital part of my children’s care and the photo and written observations on how they are getting on are great too. I would highly recommend.”
- Karen, July 2021
“Stepping Stones is a caring, nurturing environment and a wonderful start for my little one on the journey to school. The staff are warm, caring and create a wonderful, safe place that the children love. Being a charity it has a very special feel, everyone gets involved and it has a strong community feel. I am so happy we have chosen New Stepping Stones and would highly recommend it to other parents”
- Felicity, July 2020