Buds, DVPS or Oakfield for a 2,5 year old

[anna75]

Does anyone have any views on the above?

DVPS is much the cheapest of the three so I would prefer it to be great but have read some negative past postings on it. Have they sorted out their issues or is it still a mess and not to be touched?

Buds - terribly website and poor admin - should I be worried this presages a bad experience even if the nrusery is ok?

Oakfield - am yet to go round as they have an open day on 21/6. Am attracted to it as they have a new head who I gather from friends is excellent.

So, any thoughts appreciated really!

[dullwitch]

I can't comment on the other two, but my son goes to Buds and he loves it there.

So much so that, after much, deliberating, I have forfeited his place at Goodrich nursery so he can stay at Buds for another year.

The staff are genuinely warm and friendly and really care for the children.

Granted, the website is not the best. But I haven't experienced any admin problems.

my son is happy with Buds, and so am I. :)

[anna75]

Thank you DW - any other views on Buds or others? Thanks

[sglanzer]

I think you'll find a few views around on a variety of threads. Also from a Buds parent - I think it's absolutely fine for small children. Not remarkably well organised, no remarkable educational programme going on, but warm staff, a friendly atmosphere, lots of greenery - I was a bit doubtful at first as my son had been at a more highly structured nursery, but to be honest, I think space, freedom and warmth are probably what pre-schoolers need, the children do really seem happy to be there, especially now it's summer and they can run around outside or go into Cox's Walk next door.

[Kimmy1080]

Hi Anna

My children are at Oakfield and have been there since nursery. They love it and are progressing very well there. They are happy and thriving and receive the attention they require.

It's a difficult decision but I'm sure you will make the right choice.

Best wishes

Kim

[anna75]

Many thanks everyone.

Kimmy, may I just ask you: are there any pros (or cons) of being at a "school nursery", as it were? Are there things I would not otherwise consider? eg my husband wondered if the older children (aged all of eg 8 I suppose) might be both a good and a bad thing. Thanks