Childs Play Nursery's Reviews

Home from Home :)

My two girls have been attending Child’s Play Nursery from the age of 3 and 2. One is now starting school and the other one is in year 1. I couldn’t recommend this nursery more. It truly provides a home from home for the children, it feels like a family led by professional, dedicated and kind staff. Most of the staff have been at the nursery for a very long time, making it possible for the children to form lasting relationships with their key person. But the children know all the staff very well, as they all play an important role at the nursery and it is the atmosphere that is created by all these different people over many years that makes it a nursery that is truly special.

The nursery is small, so you get to know all the children very well. My girls have become confident in themselves and have learned so many things. Their social interaction skills have improved so much and I love to hear them imitate the kind words of the staff (rather than my own) when negotiating things at home or with their peers.

When one of my children was finding life a bit difficult and our whole family suffered from her tantrums, the nursery staff were there to listen to me and included our daughter in a social skills class, which made her feel so special that her behaviour improved.


The nursery has two gardens, one used in the morning with lots of bicycles, scooters etc. and one used in the afternoon with lots of shade provided by big trees, climbing frames, magical little corners, butterflies, bird houses, stag beetles and from time to time even a wormery! The girls often came home talking about the things they discovered there.


Throughout the year the nursery has many seasonal highlights, from celebrating world book day, red nose day, to a fantastic Christmas party which led to tears at home when one of my girls had left and the other one was still able to go. They are great at celebrating difference too, encouraging parents to come in and sharing their cultural heritage. When my children were the “Star of the Week” they were encouraged to bring in photos from home and things they love and they loved presenting these at group time in the mornings.

This place is truly special, it is a bit of a neighbourhood secret and I am so incredibly grateful that it was recommended to me by my neighbours at the time.

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by Parent about CPNS on 05/07/2018

Excellent nursery in Surbiton

I'm not usually one to write reviews but I need to highlight how impressed I am with Child's Play. Our 2 year old joined this wonderful little nursery in March 2018. We had been hearing brilliant things from our friends who have children at the nursery and had been to look round a few times and were fortunate enough to get a place when he turned two and so we switched him from another nursery nearby. We have not been disappointed. I cannot praise Child's Play enough. The staff are SO warm and caring, SO dedicated and SO interested in my son. They treat each child individually and pay close attention to his/her likes and dislikes. The nursery has just been renovated - there is a huge play area at the back with a huge climbing frame ,lots of room for kids to run about and a brand new eating area where they have their meals (freshly prepared by the owner's sister) . The owner -Mel is extremely devoted, very hands on and attentive and so passionate about our child's development. I cannot praise this nursery enough. if you're lucky enough to get a space , take it!!!

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by Teens700 about CPNS on 02/07/2018

Best thing we did

Childs Play nursery is an amazing place. As a parent it is so important to insure your kids have the best start in life. We tried big state of the art nursery but moving to CP was the best thing we did. Tow of our children have gone there and the third will follow.

What makes it such a good place starts with the leadership. Good leadership insures that they have the right type of employees to deliver their standard and Mel has such high standards that it shows throughout her employees. Mel can tell you about children who are now adults. She remembers their names, things they used to say and do and what they enjoyed best. People I know that have more than one child have sent their second+ there, that tells you something.

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by Parent about CPNS on 02/07/2018

Hidden gem in Surbiton

Childsplay Nursery is the true hidden gem in Surbiton. I have put both my children through nursery here, and they have grown, flourished and loved every minute of it! The fact that whenever I pick them up they are “Too busy” to go home as they must: finish playing in the wonderful garden, glue a bit more on to the box mummy, draw some more on that picture - speaks volumes. The staff expertly led by Mel are all very friendly, nurturing and fun! You genuinely believe and trust that they want the very best for your children.

The food is varied, the setting is calm and away from main busy roads - and the emphasis on learning and developing is felt very strongly. Please send your children here, just don’t tell anybody or the waiting list will be too long!!! This September my youngest is off to big school, and I for one will be sad to leave them all behind. Not to worry - the children will come back to visit and help read for the younger children during school holidays!

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by Parent about CPNS on 02/07/2018