Is Puddleducks open yet?

[Polmoche]

Anyone know? They don't seem to be returning calls. Thx.

[Mellors]

I had an email from the manager at the beginning of the week saying they are still waiting to pick up the keys for the new premises.

I am not sure when everyone else is starting back as we are new, but my son (who was due to start in September) is now down to start on 5th November.

[Polmoche]

Not till November??? I haven't heard anything and she is not returning phone calls or emails. Not a good sign!

[Bellenden Jo]

I had a letter a while ago saying there were problems with the lease and Puddleducks would be reopening on 21st September. I really hope it's no longer! Haven't tried contacting Carole though.

[madmum]

outragous news!!!!!!!! please tell me your pulling my leg....i got the letter and thought ok 24 sept no worries wont have truley lost the plot but heavens if we have to wait till nov then someone best book me a place at maudsley!!!! not to mention my son starts big school in jan so was hoping for a little transition period..poor little thing will be thrusted into school to go cold turkey from cbeebies!

I WILL GET ONTO THIS LADIES!!!!!!!

MadMad Mumxxxx

[Polmoche]

I got the letter too saying they would not open until November, which basically means I had to tell my work that I would not be able to put in the hours promised until then! So very annoying.

[Bellenden Jo]

I e-mailed Carol a couple of days ago, but haven't heard back yet. Anyone else heard anything?

[Polmoche]

Bellenden Jo--did your child go there before? Because they might be staggering the start dates. This is my child's first time.

[Bellenden Jo]

My son has been going for a year now, and is due to go back 21st September (can't be soon enough!). If I haven't heard back from Carol I shall just show up on the day and hope it's open.

[ceebeebee]

Anyone else got any updates? I'm just back from hols and was expecting the adjusted invoice to be out (as promised when they announced start date of 21 Sept), but nothing's arrived! They do stagger start dates for new joiners but only by about 3 weeks so November seems way out! I don't want to bug Carole as I feel very sorry for her, its a huge new venture and she's clearly having a nightmare, but obviously we all need to know!

[Mellors]

I am a new starter, so don't know what is happening for current people sorry.

I've had my paperwork now, and we are booked in for a settling in day the last week of October, then a definite start on Thurs 5th November.

[Bellenden Jo]

Got my letter this morning, definately opening on 21st September (next Monday). Woo hooo!

[redhot]

just to say i know that puddleduck is definitely opening from the 21st of september next monday. the staff are in the hall and setting up the nursery ready for the children to continue on there new adventure and learing journey.it has been a nightmare for carol and all the staff, but there is light at the end of the tunnel and you can all be raassuranced, that the old children start date is from 21st of sept and new children will start settling in week beginning 28th sept,it will take time to settle all the new children in,so that is why it seems like a long time befor you child start.and the staff need to be sure that your child settles well and is HAPPY their.

[Mellors]

I bet its been awful, they have my every sympathy. We are very excited about starting :D

[SusanF]

Does anyone have a phone number for Puddleducks or Carol? My son is due to go to a stay and play session next week before starting in a couple of weeks time, and I want to confirm that it's still happening/what time etc and the old phone number says that the mailbox is full. Please PM me if you have a number that works.

Many thanks

Susan

[standswithfist]

phone number for Puddleducks is 02072528448

[samstopit]

Thanks for that, I have now finally managed to get through and arrange a look around the new venue.

Does anybody have any feedback on how it's going since they moved? My two are due to start in January.

Many thanks

S

[bonaome]

Our little girl has been going for a year. The new site seems a big improvement on the old church hall and the atmosphere and ethos are as fantastic as ever. She absolutely loves it and is very happy there. SO as far as I know, it's all going really well for them.

[samstopit]

Thanks for replying, that's good news. I was impressed when I looked round. It's a lovely, bright, modern building and the staff are attentive. Nice outside space too.

[fuzzyboots]

I think everyone probably knows that I'm a Puddleduck enthusiast! However, my boy is quite "sensitive" and when moving up to the new venue, the staff had completely prepared for some tears and tribulations from him (And others) and I was fully anticipating some stress with settling into the "New" PUddleduck.

I have to tell you though, I was bowled over. He went straight in, found his peg, put his name and picture on the board and went over to "bag" the doggy costume in the home corner (it's an obsession with him!) and that was that. HE didn't need me, he didn't want me there and he was most annoyed when I came to pick him up.

I shouldn't have been surprised really, because the Children absolutely adore P/D staff and are completely comfortable with them.

How are mums of new starters finding their settling in period? I think a few are starting in the new couple of weeks. Would be good to hear some (unbiased!) reports of your experiences.

[juliap]

My daughter is about to leave Puddleducks after two wonderful years there. The staff are fantastic, really caring and committed. The new facilities are excellent - there is a lot of room and the whole place feels bright and modern. We've loved it - I'm just sorry that we're now too far away for my younger child to go there too.

[Mrs_P]

Hi All,

I'm new to The East Dulwich Forum so hello! :)

I was wondering if someone could please give me the new address and info regardng the Puddleduck Nursery that use to be at the community centre. I have even tried Southwark Council as far as they have been informed the nursery is still at the community centre which is obviously wrong! I have sent an email to the Head Carol Bromley but am still yet to receive a response.

Please help as I'm very interested in finding out more about the nursery.

Thank you.

Mrs P

[samstopit]

Hi

Details below:

Puddleduck Nursery

Merttins Road, London, SE15 3EB

020 7252 8448?

The details are correct - my children go there now, it's great x

S

[Mrs_P]

Thank you samstopit. Is there a Puddleduck pre-school as well? I'm getting confused as I seem to be seeing both on the net and don't know what's what if you see what I mean!

:-S

[samstopit]

There may be a Puddleduck pre-school, it's a common name for nurseries and the like, but the one you're referring to which used to be at the Goose Green centre is a private day nursery for kids from age 2.