St Mary's Preschool in Nunhead

[pripolla]

Does anyone have any experience about St Mary's Preschool in Nunhead? Considering it as an option for my 3 year old daughter. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

[tallgirl]

It's an excellent, well run and stable environment for a young child. The Nursery staff are well trained, experienced (all except one have been there for many years) and the children love it there. My son wishes it was open at the weekend and during school holidays. They have had visits from the fire service, complete with fire engine, an Xmas Fair, Party and Carol Service and they have Sports Day. It's also open for 3 hours rather than the usual 2.5 hours which make a huge difference if you've things to get done. The only problem is, it is currently full, so you will have to join the waiting list! Please pm me if you want more detailed info. I would suggest you post this on the Nunhead forum : nunheadforum.co.uk

[clux]

My daughter is on the waiting list to hopefully start in September. I have heard lots of really good things about it from parents who have sent their children there, and when I went in to look around I really liked it.

[tallgirl]

Yes, they are certainly full at the moment.

I confirmed this this morning with the staff, but they have a waiting list for September. They take children from 2.5 to 5, so if your child was 2 by March 2010 it's worth putting your name down now. ?3 for a 3 hour morning for 3-5 year olds (ie 3 before 1st september) and ?6 for a session for 2 year olds, you can do part-time if you wish (It is a proper drop off nursery). It's in St Mary's church Hall, St Mary's Rd in Nunhead, but is non-denominational.

[ang]

Just wondering if anyone has any recent thoughts on this preschool. If so it would be great to here from you.

THanks

Angela

[Renata Hamvas]

Hi Angela,

I spoke to a local resident whose son was here until he started school in the Autumn. She said that her son was happy here and she found it a stimulating environment for him and they did some great things eg day trip last summer to Haven, All Hallows near Rochester

Renata

[nancyse15]

Hi Angela

It's great. My son is there - recently started and loves it. The staff are very experienced and caring and its just right for 2.5hrs a morning. Lots of siblings of children at Edmund Waller School. I am pretty sure there are places available at the moment.