Magic Dragon Preschool's Reviews

Fantastic preschool

Magic Dragon is such a wonderful pre-school and I feel so lucky that we found it for our 2 children. My daughter attended and my son is now there and we've had a fantastic experience both times. The staff are all so nurturing and caring and most of them have had children that attended the pre-school themselves. They really make an effort to make each child feel welcome and involved and get to know them. There always seems to be great range of activities set up and there are different things each day that really engage the children. They also have a lovely garden and the children get to spend plenty of time out there every day.

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by Nicola B about Niki on 04/05/2021

Response by Niki on 04/05/2021:

Thank you for a lovely review. It is great to hear that you have had a ‘fantastic experience’ at Magic Dragon Preschool.

A fabulous Preschool, best kept secret!

My daughter attends Magic Dragon Preschool and enjoys it more than any other nursery she has been to. Having recently moved to the area the staff and parents were very welcoming and it really feels like a little community.
My daughter often comes home with something she has made, something she has painted or planted and I feel so happy and confident that she is not only being well looked after but that she is growing in confidence, making new friends and learning how to accomplish new skills.
We are so lucky to have found it.

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by CHill about Niki on 01/05/2021

Response by Niki on 02/05/2021:

Thank you for some great feedback. Your daughter is growing in confidence, making new friends and learning how to accomplish new skills and we are happy to hear you are happy as well.

Heartwarming and nurturing, fabulous team

Magic Dragon Pre School is like a big family full of lovely people! We have been blown away by the lengths the team have gone to to get to know our little boy in a mere matter of weeks. He was so nervous to begin with but his key person went the extra mile to think each day of something that would really engage and settle him upon arrival.
The welcome each morning is just the most heartwarming moment as even in this otherwise impersonal and strange time, a member of the team sees you pass the window and pops round to welcome you at the door, which makes the children and parents feel really special and loved. At the end of the morning our son skips out and all the way home just bursting with all the wonderful things he has done.
Nothing is too much trouble for the lovely staff, who follow up even the most passing query with thought and care.
Pre schools and nurseries are all challenged for outdoor space in a city, but the team here have really made the most of two fabulous garden areas which the children use for play and exploring every day.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Magic Dragon to any family looking for a nurturing, personal, caring and fun pre school where the children and their interests are at the very heart.

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by scottmum about Niki on 05/11/2020

Response by Niki on 07/01/2021:

Thank you scottmum for such lovely feedback. We do feel like a family to all of our children and families. It is lovely to hear that your child skips out of preschoool and has enjoyed his days with us.
We reaally appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. Thank you.

Absolute Magic

I have found this preschool to be exceptional. I have several years experience working with pre-school children in various settings, and looked round a number to find exactly what I was looking for. Magic Dragon most definitely has that extra touch of 'Magic' that I was after. The staff are wonderful and knowledgeable and go the extra mile - really caring about my daughter's social and emotional development, as well as learning new skills. Although she's very sociable, I was worried about her settling in after having attended no toddler classes or groups since March - I needn't have worried! The staff were so kind and she was settled by her second session. I asked her in the evening if anything made her happy today and she said: "going to preschool makes me happy and excited!" What more could a parent want?!

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by Sarah about Niki on 30/10/2020

Response by Niki on 07/01/2021:

Thank you for leaving this lovely review.
That is so lovely to hear that your daughter coming to preschool makes her happy. She has settled so well.
We really appreciate you leaving this feedback.
Thank you.

Mum of 2

I say this as a parent and as an early years teacher with 10 years experience in early years settings in London and Bristol- that I honestly never expected to have found a more perfect setting for my son. This special place is tucked away off King’s Drive and I am so grateful to my friend Sarah who told me about it. I had no idea the setting was there. When I visited I had no doubt it was the best setting for my children and I leave my son there 4 days a week in absolute confidence that all his needs will be met with expertise and brilliance! The staff are a dream team who incorporate all the best wisdom of child development and educational philosophies to meet the children’s needs that are in their care. The communication and parent links are second to none. I feel extremely lucky. Check it out and see for yourself. You won’t regret it. Will be the best decision you make.

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by Harriet about Niki on 28/10/2020

Response by Niki on 07/01/2021:

We feel very grateful for this excellend feedback. We are really pleased that both you and your son are happy at Magic Dragon Preschool.
Thank you for taking the time to write it, we really appreciate it.
Thank you.

Excellent preschool

My eldest son went to Magic Dragon before starting school and absolutely loved it. Now my younger son goes four mornings a week and couldn’t be more enthusiastic about it. The staff really care and make a huge effort with activities for the children. They always have time to listen to any queries or concerns and produce detailed learning diaries to record your child’s experiences. The setting is excellent, lots of indoor space and a lovely enclosed garden - all tucked away from the busy roads. Highly recommended!

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by Mumof3 about Niki on 28/10/2020

Response by Niki on 07/01/2021:

Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful feedback. We are happy that your younger son enjoys his time with us at Magic Dragon Preschool as well.
Thank you.

Fantastic activities, amazing staff team

My son started at magic dragon in September and I couldn’t speak more highly of the Staff and the environment! The pastoral support is amazing. They’ve been superb at settling in the children who have never been to pre school before, especially in light of really challenging circumstances with parents not able to go into the pre school at the moment. We’ve just received his written, printed learning journey to have a look at during half term. His key worker really knows him well and has managed to harness his interests really well to develop his vocabulary and natural curiosity.

I would recommend anyone to start their child at magic dragon. We’ve had a superb first term and not a moments worry in leaving a child who was most definitely not keen to start! From the detailed updates at the end of each session to the reassuring texts half way through the first session on the first day. The team really want to support you as the parent, not just your child.

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by Deborah about Niki on 28/10/2020

Response by Niki on 07/01/2021:

Thank you for your brillliant feedback and for taking the time to write it.
We are so pleased that your son settled well and 'his interests are being harnessed to develop his vocabulary and natural curiosity'.
It is always reassuring to hear a parent's point of view in terms of the settling in process too.
Thank you.