Piplings Peckham Rye

[Bright_Star]

We have a 12 week old baby and we are looking at nurseries (bit late given usual

Waiting lists etc!)

A friend recommended Piplings on Peckham Rye but despite sending them an email and calling every other day for 2 weeks, I still haven't managed to get in touch with anyone to arrange a tour or talk about the waiting list.

Anyone have any comments about the admin there generally? Is it overall pretty inefficient? And was my friend right to be so positive in the first place? I'm beginning to have my doubts...

Be good to hear any views.

Thanks.

[minder]

Can't your friend put a word in for you at Piplings if she can recommend it and move things along? Does sound like the nursery might be busy but two weeks is a long time to wait for a response back. Maybe go and knock on their door if you're local?

Meanwhile, have you thought about a nanny/childminder for your baby (whether 12 weeks or older) as they can offer the same service?

I've pm'd you.

[tortor]

Hi- the admin is dreadful but I hear the care is very good.

As with all nurseries the demand is huge. I've just had an email from them telling me there will be no nursery places available in September 2015, despite being on the waiting list already for about 8 months. I honestly don't know who is getting the places but it's crazy. Given the demand round here I'm surprised there aren't existing providers seeing an opportunity for expansion!

It's hugely frustrating the lack of communication- I'm afraid the only advice is keep getting in touch! Good luck!

[tomo]

My son goes there two days a week. The care is excellent and he's very happy there but agree the admin is pretty sketchy.