Mother Goose Greendale Fields

[kateamin]

We're new to the area and the only nursery place I could get for my daughter (2.5) was at Mother Goose on Greendale. We're starting our settling in tomorrow.

I'm sure it's 'fine', but wondered if anyone had anything specific to say about it. Obviously would like to hear that it's fantastic, but also if you have anything negative to say, good to hear that too - it's not too late to pull out!

I know there are loads of nursery discussions on the forum but can't find much about Mother Goose on Greendale.

Any thoughts gratefully received.

Thanks

[dutchestatefamily]

Hi,

My son has been attending Mother Goose on Greendale since he was 9 months old. He is very happy there and we are pleased with it. We have found the staff caring and friendly and the children seem happy to be there.

Like you, it was the only nursery that we got a place for our son, but its worked out really well. There's the opportunity to get involved at social events/ sports day etc. so you can get to meet other parents.

My son is a similar age to your daughter so they may be in the same room.... perhaps we will see you at drop off pick up time!

Good luck with the settling in process. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to PM me.

Best wishes

[kristymac1]

Hi,

My daughter (3.5yrs) has been attending 3-days a week just since July and she is doing really well, has lots of friends and the staff have been very good during her settling in (the recent 2-week break is a pain but only because we hadn't factored it in). The outside space is lovely, and the children all seem very happy and confident. I did look at a number of different nurseries and some I wouldn't have chosen under any circumstances, but most of the others seemed to have a similar 'feel' to Greendale - warm, supportive and friendly. We were very pleased to get 3-days at Greendale.

Good luck with the settling in x

[alethea]

Hi there,

I am settling in my little girl tomorrow as well at greendale, although will not be in the same room, my son also goes there 3.5yr and is really happy.

It sounds like maybe you are slightly concerned that as it was the only nursery you could get a place that this may be a negative. I wouldn't worry, it's a great little nursery that really is a bit of hidden gem.

Ax

[jrthomas_uk]

My son also attends Mother Goose Greendale. He's two so in the toddler room and will probably be with your little one. He has attended for the past 12 months and loves it. The staff are friendly,supportive and always available to listen to your comments.

They are heavily over subscribed for the baby room but somehow don't have a waiting list for the toddler room, I think its the way they move the kiddies around (ie up to the next stage). Don't worry that you've managed to get them into a nursery without a waiting list, I know its a worry that a nursery without a huge waiting list is rubbish but its a great place as I'm sure you'll come to realise.

Good look with the settling in.

[ryedalema]

Our two girls go there too ( one's eight months and one's three and a quarter) - they both love it.

I expect it's the only nursery you got into because they're just expanding the baby room and a whole lot of children have just 'graduated' to reception classes at their local schools.

It's a lovely nursery - good admin, caring staff, exceptional facilities plus a rally nice vibe and lots of opportunities for the parents to meet and chat.

Today we had a bowl of fresh tomatoes and beans (from their garden) to take home and make dinner with - just one example of how wholesome and sweet it is. My eldest has a strop every day because she doesn't want to leave - I'm hoping it's not just because of my (ahem) fabulous parenting skills.

See you at the school gates :)

[petrified log]

Hello,

I just wondered if anyone had any recent experience of Mother Goose on Uplands Road or Peckham Rye Asquiths nurseries?

Thanks