Gants Hill Playgroup's Reviews
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5 out of 5
Parents say
This nursery is highly regarded by parents, who consistently praise the caring and professional staff. Children are reported to flourish in the nurturing environment, developing social skills, confidence, and learning readiness. The facility is described as clean, well-equipped, and stimulating, with both indoor and outdoor play areas. Parents appreciate the regular communication about their child's progress and the flexible, accommodating approach of the staff.
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Both of my sons attended Gants Hill Playgroup and we couldn’t be happier. At first, we were worried as my kids didn’t speak English but lovely ladies helped them to settle in quite easily and looked after them with great care. Now we had our baby girl I cannot wait to send her there.
Thank you for your hard work with our children and teaching them all the wonderful things!
Danylo’s and Dmytro’s mum
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Halyna
on 17/11/2024
We've had a wonderful experience with Gants hill playgroup Nursery. And highly recommend it to other parents.
The staff is not only well-qualified but also compassionate, creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children. The facility is immaculate, and strict safety measures are in place, ensuring a secure and healthy environment. The curriculum is engaging and age-appropriate, contributing to my child's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Gants Hill playgroup excels in communication, providing regular updates on my child's activities and learning progress. The staff is flexible and accommodating, making it easier for us as working parents. We wholeheartedly recommend Gants hill playgroup Nursery for its exceptional care, dedicated staff, and enriching environment. Thank you to Nihan and the team for fostering our child's growth and well-being.
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Leena
on 02/01/2024
Excellent place for my daughter who started out here. It was her 1st nursery and she absolutely loved the experience. My daughter was so attached to me that I was worried how she's gonna settle down in a nursery , especially because she didn't know English that well, we speak Romanian at home and she knew very little how to speak English, but thanks to Nihan and other staff members,who always offered her support, she managed very well, in a fairly short time. They understood her needs and likes and made every effort to keep her happy and at the same time worked hard to develop her socially and academically.. they engaged children in various activities.
I appreciate their efforts and hardwork..They gave more than 100% to all parents and children..
I wish all the best to all the staff !! xxx
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Cristina
on 30/09/2022
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Hi Cristina,
Thank you ever so much for your kind words and support. It was a pleasure to look after your lovely daughter. Though it was sad to see her leave we are very proud to see the progress she has made and have no doubt she will have great success in her future life.
We will miss you and hope to see you again.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
I absolutely love this school and the teachers. It has a very homey feeling and the child to teacher ratio is great! I know that my all children are personally taken care of. It was the first time that my kids didn’t cry when I left, instead they turned around and said bye to me.and all my children has learned so much since going here If I could give this school 10 stars I would and recommend this school to anyone that is looking for quality care!!
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Su Famil
on 05/08/2022
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Hi Su,
Thank you so much for your kind words, reading them made us very happy. It was a pleasure to work with you and your child. We wish you and your family all the best for the future.
Kind Regards,
Nihan Icel
Gants Hill Playgroup
There are no words to describe about gants hill play group as it is really an awesome.. my elder one studied there and so we joined my younger one there...she is literally addicted to this nursery that before bed and after waking up immediately she questions us do I have school today when can I go to school...she loves the school so much because the way they love her take care of her more than the parents ❤️... I feel I miss the school 😭 n my kids though ....Thanks a lot for treating my kid so she is so excited each day to school more than to stay in home
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Sahitya
on 01/08/2022
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Hi Sahitya,
Thank you ever so much for your kind words and support. It was a pleasure to look after your lovely children.
As Gants Hill Playgroup we will miss you and we wish you all the best for your family.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
Nihan Icel
I would certainly recommend this nursery extremely highly. I had two children attend this nursery and We had the best experience. The teachers are the sweetest. Nihan, Dawn Nuzhat Pam Lina they have all been so amazing with both of my children who attended this nursery. My older son had attended a different nursery and we changed to this nursery and subsequently I sent my daughter to this nursery as well due to our positive experience. I have no regrets in fact I regret not finding this Nursery earlier! I have no complaints my children absolutely loved the nursery and adored the teachers and we will really miss everyone. My children are already missing them so much, they’ve made amazing friends and amazing memories. Special thanks to Nuzhat and Thanks so so much Nihan and her team for everything that they have done for my two children they have flourished from when they first started.
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Bee
on 25/07/2022
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Hi Bee,
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to look after your lovely children
and thank you for your ongoing support.
As Gants Hill Playgroup we wish you all the best for you and for your family.
Kind Regards,
Nihan Icel
Gants Hill Playgroup
Both my kids attended the gants Hill playgroup and we are bonded more like a family with the play group staffs.
My eldest was a very clingy child who never liked to interact with others except for me n my husband. I was super worried about her and decided to place her in the care of the playgroup. Nihan was so friendly, kind and patient in handling kids, which gave me confidence in leaving my kid with them. Since it was a huge change for both me n my daughter, I used to leave a crying child with them and step out crying my eyes out. Nihan had to comfort both me and daughter 😀. But to my surprise, my daughter quickly got adapted to the play group environment and was eager to go there everyday. I was able to see how my baby turned into a very social n confident young girl. She doesn't like activities related to fine motor skills. However teacher Nuzzat was very patient and encouraged her to write, paint and do other activities.
My daughter was very possessive of me. This got me worried when I was pregnant with my second child. When I expressed my concern to the staffs in one of my casual chats, they took it upon themselves to help me out. Teacher Nuzzat sat with my daughter every day and talked about how family works, what is it to have a sibling, the love of siblings and how to take care of a baby etc. My daughter warmed up to the idea of having a sibling and I was surprised to see how well she took care of my little one after he was born. I was able to feel the love she has for her brother right from the first moment she saw him. I am so thankful for moments like these.
The playgroup staff always are helpful, friendly and supportive. They treated my kids like their own. I was eager to get my youngest placed there as well when he turned 2. Like my eldest, my youngest also settled so well in the playgroup. He enjoyed the ambience there and the company of the staffs. They are still his favourite grown ups. Both my kids are so different in character but they loved going to the play group all the same. Special mention to teacher Dawn, Lena and Nuzzat who made my little one into a very confident, kind and independent boy.
Now that both my kids are off to primary school, they dearly miss the staffs who were like family to us.
I wish Nihan and all the lovely staffs very best. U will always have a very spl place in our hearts.
Few words about the playgroup setting before I conclude my review 😊 The playgroup was maintained very clean with a wide variety of toys that was rotated on a regular basis so the children get to play with different set of toys everyday. They also have outdoor garden area where the kids get to play everyday. The nursery also provided snacks in the morning sessions to the kids. So on days where my kids dint eat a proper breakfast at home, I wasn't too worried as I knew they will get to eat cereals or fruits during their break time. The playgroup have schedule planned everyday for the kids, so we will know what the kids are doing there. I never seen such structured activity plan in any other nurseries I had enquired before.
I am one very happy parent with lot of happy memories from the playgroup. I will keep recommending this play group to all my friends and acquaintance.
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Ramz Siv
on 10/01/2022
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Dear Ramz,
Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful words. It was just as much a pleasure for us to teach and have your children with us.
I would like to say good luck for your lovely children's future and wish them all the best through their life!
Warmest regards,
Nihan
Gants Hill Playgroup
The staff at the nursery were great with my son and adapted to his needs. My son was not the easiest of children to deal with; his speech and communication levels were not quite in line with the average for his age. The nursery staff understood his sensitivities and helped him learn and grow. Despite the several lockdowns of 2020 causing gaps in his attendance, he enjoyed going to nursery and I am now looking to send my youngest son to the nursery too.
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Rafia
on 04/01/2022
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Hi Rafia,
Thank you ever so much for your kind words and support. It was a pleasure to look after your lovely child. Though it was sad to see her leave we are very proud to see the progress she has made and have no doubt she will have great success in her future life.
We will miss you and hope to see you again.
Kind Regards,
Nihan Icel
Gants Hill Playgroup
Gants Hill Playgroup has been an amazing pre-school for my son. He's been there for one and half years and had memorable time. He misses the staff Nihan and Dawn and all his friends there. Just doesn't want to go to full school but continue at the playgroup.😊
A very warm and friendly staff who are very patient with the children. Both Nihan and Dawn listen to the parents to understand and accommodate. I have received great advice from them about child behaviour and management.
I couldn't have asked for a better pre-school for my child in those tender early years. I highly recommend this pre-school.
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Vineetha
on 26/08/2021
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Hi Vineetha,
Thank you very much for your beautiful words. It means a lot for us.
It was a pleasure to have your child with us.
We wish you all the best.
Lots of love from all the teachers,
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
My both girls went to Gantshill preschool nursery. My elder one went for 2 years and was always excited to go. She learned new activities and improved her communication skills.
Nihan and all the staff members are friendly. They always keep me uptodate about her activities and gave her report time to time.
Thanks for helping her grow & Wish you all the very best in future.
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Laila
on 17/08/2021
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Hi Laila,
I would like to say thank you on behalf of all of the staff at Gants Hill Playgroup. for your lovely words it means a lot to us and makes our jobs much more meaningful.
It was a great pleasure to have your children with us.
We wish you all the best for their future.
Lots of love from all of us.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Preschool
My son has been attending Gants Hill Playgroup for 1 and half year. He went in as a very shy boy.
I was very worried about how he would interact with other children or the teachers.
He settled in very quickly at the playgroup which is a credit to Dawn and Nihan and other staff's.
My son was learning new words every day.
He loved his time there and as parents we were more than satisfied with the progress he was making at this nursery.
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Nehar
on 13/08/2021
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Hi Nehar,
Thank you very much for your lovely words, it was a pleasure to have your child with us.
We hope to see you again : )
We wish you all the best.
Lots of love from Gants Hill Playgroups teachers.
Our son was at Gants Hill Playgroup for two years. He went in a very shy boy and we were quite worried about how he would interact with a group of children. He settled in very quickly at the playgroup which is a credit to the staff...particularly Dawn and Nihan. He loved his time there and as parents we were more than satisfied with the progress he was making at this nursery.
The nursery was always clean with lots of activities and toys for the children. They were well looked after and our son always looked forward to going to nursery.
We went for his first parents evening at recption at school and they asked me if I was worried about anything. When I mentioned his shyness and confidence they couldn't believe it and said we had nothing to worry about in that respect. His first school report was outstanding. Only 6 weeks into reception and he has already met over 80% of his first term targets. This again is a massive credit to Gans Hill Playgroup and we are very grateful we had the opportunity to send our children to this nursery.
All in all very highly recommended.
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Rosh
on 18/10/2019
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Nihan
on 09/10/2022:
Hi Rosh,
Thank you so much for your kind words, reading them made us very happy. It was a pleasure to work with you and your child. We wish you and your family all the best for the future.
Kind Regards,
Nihan Icel
My son used to go to this nursery for 2 years and he enjoyed every single minute there. The member of staff are very friendly and take their work very seriously. My son still ask about his teachers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single teacher there for being there for my son and all the other children. They are doing an amazing job! Best of luck for in the future!
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Shahzad
on 06/10/2019
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Nihan
on 06/10/2019:
Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind words, reading them made us very happy and makes our jobs more valuable. It was a great pleasure to work with you and your child.
We will miss him a lot as well..
We wish you and your family all the best for the future.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
I can't thank Nihan and all the collective of teachers enough for an outstanding care for our son Matyas. He is very active child with very busy mind and can be little bit of a hand full :) at times ...but they managed his active nature so well and he has learned so much and I can tell he really enjoyed going there and spend time with his teaches and friends.We had great support from the team as parents as well which is so nice and comforting. Especially when you have to go back to work after spending so much time with you little one you want to be sure your baby is in a safe place and being looked after with love and care. We can only recommend this nursery and if we were to have an other child in the future we would definitely take him/her to this nursery:)!
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Hana
on 07/09/2019
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Nihan
on 06/10/2019:
Dear Hana,
Reading your lovely words was very emotional for us all and all we can say is a very big THANK YOU for recognising the value of our jobs and for making us feel so special!
It was honestly a pleasure to meet you both and to have the joy of teaching your child.
We wish you all the best for you and your family.
We hope to see you all again.:))
Best wishes,
Gants Hill Playgroup
Nihan
Excellent family orientated Play group
I don't know where to start . Both my children grew up here at gantshill play group and last so many things I cannot not emphasis the nursery has teachers that are so helpful and loving with the children being mothers them selves most of them can rely to how to deal with children. I loved the extra small touches this playgroup has which makes it a class different and gave me memories for life which I why I say it's like family feeling for eg the photographs of graduation pictures for mothers day and fathers day Xmas parties and when they finish a collection of the years of things the children have collated amazingly it brings tears to my eyes that my children are now going to reception I will miss u guys and your love and care you all gave my children you will greatly be missed best memories of my life with this play group. Teacher Nuzhat, Nihan teacher Zara Sabrina and Dawn sorry if i mossd any names these were the teachers in interacted with mostly thanks ever so much i wish o go up turn back time so my children can go back to your nursery!! Hats off to you busy for making it so special for children. Thanks once again i never felt for one day my kids in I'm Sad hands always felt reassured my children were in safe hands and well looked after.
Thanks Johan for all your help and flexibility always ... we all will miss u xxx
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Hana
on 21/07/2019
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Nihan
on 06/10/2019:
Hi Hana,
Thank you ever so much for your kind words and support. it means a lot to us.
It was a pleasure to look after your lovely children.
Though it was sad to see them leave. We are very proud to see the progress both of them have made and have no doubt they will have great success in their future lives.
We will miss you and hope to see you again.
Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
Nihan Icel
My 3 year old started Gants Hill playschool In jan 2019.i was very concerned as he was very clingy and had never stayed with anyone other than me or his father.But as many of my friends and family had recommend this play school after sending their own children, I decided to go ahead and give it a go.WELL! With the help of the lovely Nihan and her gentle approach he settled in after a short time and loved it From then on.The staff are approachable and caring.the recommendation was so strong that I traveled from another borough, but it was sooo worth it.Im sad he no longer goes there, but I know he has benefited and will have an easier time adapting to school nursery in sept.It almost felt as if I was dropping him off to a family member, I felt so confident and comfortable that he was in the greatest hands.Dawn was also so very attentive and caring she will be missed too.We have nothing but positive thoughts about this setting and all the staff in it.
Mete’s mummy x
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Sibel V
on 21/07/2019
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Nihan
on 06/10/2019:
Hi,
I would like to say thank you on behalf of all of the staff at Gants Hill Playgroup. for your lovely words it means a lot to us and makes our jobs much more meaningful.
It was a great pleasure to have him with us and we will miss him so much.
We wish him happy school days and all the best for his future..
Lots of hugs and love from all of us!
Gants Hill Playgroup staff
When I was about to join my son in this nursery, I had another option as well but its God's grace which redirected me to vote for this gantshill play group.....the maximum strength of the kids in this playgroup itself reveals how many good activities they are letting the kids to do which is making them to improve their skills...
I have seen my son doing painting with multicolors which as a parents never taught him ...I presented my son water painting and color pencils for his birthday because of the interest he developed in painting from this gantshill play group....
Teachers are very good especially nihan ...when I had second baby teacher nihan understood my problems and really the way she adjusted the school timing's of my son helped me to come out of my problems easily....teachers are so flexible here...
My son enjoyed being in this school am glad and the way they present gifts and snacks to the kids for every occasion is really amazing...keep it up ...
I would strongly recommend the gantshill play group...thank you God for all the good Time I had with this school..
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Sahitya
on 04/05/2019
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Nihan
on 06/06/2019:
Hi Sahitya,
Thank you so much for your kind words, reading them made us very happy. It was a pleasure to work with you and your child. We wish you and your family all the best for the future.
Kind Regards,
Nihan Icel
Both of our daughters have gone to Gantshill playgroup..and have really enjoyed there.My younger daughter started in May 2017 ...and loved the nursery and all the staff members and still talks about them . Nihan is very caring and always listens to all the needs of my daughter.All the staff members are very caring...we would really recommend this nursery.
Aparna's mom
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on 11/09/2018
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Nihan
on 30/09/2018:
Priyanka,
Thank you ever so much for your lovely words, t was a pleasure to look after your children.
We wish you all the best
Nihan
I have left my daughter with them from February last year, and I cannot tell you how much she has grown and learned from them.
She was well taken care of, even at the begining when I used to take her on and off as she could not settle, Nihan was the one who told me she is going to be in good hands and she really was.
My other daughter is 14 months but I cannot wait until she is 2 to take her there as well!
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Gabriela
on 16/08/2018
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Nihan
on 30/09/2018:
Thank you ever so much for your kind words Gabriela.
We were so happy to get the chance to look after your child.
We wish you all the best for his future.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
Nihan Icel
Gantshill playgroup is an excellent nursery....Our son started going to this nursery when he had just turned 2. As any other parent and child, we both were not prepared for the change. We knew he was going to be out of our sight, out of our care, initially for a couple of days in a week, and wouldn’t lie it was a bit of a tear jerker for the first few weeks. But Nihan and every other teacher in the nursery were so reassuring and supportive throughout the whole process of settling.
Within a few weeks we could see he was coming home happier and more exhausted than he had ever before.. The staff have listened and responded to us in the most prompt and effective way. They are always happy and bright - you can tell that there is a great working relationship between the staff.
Our son looked forward to going to the nursery. His confidence has increased with adults and other children and he has made some lovely early friendships and used to always talk about his nursery.
Now, our son would be starting his school soon and seeing his development, his teachers were confident about it. The credit goes to the incredible teachers of his nursery. Our 3 year old used to go with a smile on his face and when we used to pick him up, the smile used to be still there..He had a wonderful time at his nursery.
Thank you for shaping our son’s early years of growing life and making him compassionate, creative and confident.
We would highly recommend this nursery to every parent who are looking for a home away from home for their precious ones.
Shaurya’s mum and dad..
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on 22/07/2018
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Nihan
on 30/09/2018:
Hi Sreeja,
Thank you ever so much for your kind words and support. It was a pleasure to look after your lovely child. Though it was sad to see him leave we are very proud to see the progress he has made and have no doubt he will have great success in his future life.
We will miss you and hope to see you again.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
Nihan Icel
Our younger son has attended Gants Hill Play group since Jan 2017. He has immensely enjoyed every day and every moment of it since day 1. Even on the days he doesn't attend, he reminds us to take him to the play group which explains how much he liked it. We can see the real development of our kid on social, speech and behaviour skills required for this age while he attended the play group.
The staffs were very caring and he has been made feel home. Nihan - the center manager and the Key staff has given personal attention to my kid, as they does for every other kid. The Key support staff taking care of my son has attended every detail required for his age and has provided feedback as and when necessary. As we both are working parents, Its with great sadness we had to arrange him a full time care.
This playgroup has very positive feedback from friends whose kids have attended based on which we have joined. I would echo with same sentiments that this playgroup is among best around this area. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone who are looking for care arrangements.
We sincerely thank all the staff at Gants Hill Play group, and we wish them all the very best.
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Satheesh
on 09/03/2018
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Nihan
on 01/10/2018:
Hi Satheesh,
Thank you so much for your kind words, reading them made us very happy. It was a pleasure to work with you and your child. We wish you and your family all the best for the future.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
Excellent place for my daughter who started out here. It was her 1st nursery and she absolutely loved the experience. From the very first day my anxiety of leaving my daughter with someone else disappeared. My daughter was so attached to me that I was worried how she's gonna settle down in a nursery where she didn't know anyone but since day one Nihan and other staff members took such a good care of her and made her feel at home.. they understood her needs and likes and made every effort to keep her happy and at the same time worked hard to develop her socially and academically.. they engaged children in various activities and every day there was something new which didn't let the children to get bored..
I have no words to describe how lovely Nihan (manager) is.. she gave personalized attention to each & every child and even went an extra mile when needed.. she gave very important and much needed support not only to the children but also to the parents. Because of her we were rest assured that our daughter is in safe hands..
I appreciate their efforts and hardwork..They gave more than 100% to all parents and children.. My daughter really miss all her teachers and talks about the fun she had at the nursery..
I wish all the best to all the staff, especially Nihan and I wish she was running a whole school so we wouldn't worry about looking for the best school for our children..
best wishes & keep up the good work x
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on 25/09/2017
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Nihan
on 01/10/2018:
Thank you Arsala,
it was a pleasure to meet with you and have your child with us..
We wish you all the best and hope to see you again :))
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill playgroup
My daughter had been to different nurseries before(because of our relocation), but this was the only nursery where she used to look forward to go to.
Nihaan and teachers are not only professional but also take personal care of each child to make them feel comfortable and cared.
They also took care of my girl's special snacking habits and I was very pleased with it.
My girl also learnt a lot in the nursery and I can not ask for more.
Apart from all the professional care, I personally felt Nihaan is like a mother figure to the children in the way she cares for them. I have seen her many times going to the extra mile for the kids and parents.
Heartfelt thanks to Nihaan and team for providing a wonderful experience to my daughter as well as me.
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on 25/09/2017
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Nihan
on 01/10/2018:
Thank you for your kind words Monika, It was a pleasure to look after your daughter.
We wish you and your family all the best.
Kind regards,
Nihan Icel
Our son advaith (adhu) attended Gantshill playgroup during 2016 and 2017. It was his first playgroup and as with every parent, we were worried about his new phase on the first day. However, the staff at Gantshill playgroup led by Ms. Nihan Icel has been very professional and by the first week, we were convinced that our kid is in able hands and never had to worry about his care and learning. We are very much impressed with the development we have seen in our kid in his social, cognitive (for his age) and behavioral skills. This would not have been possible without dedicated and personal care for each child in the playgroup by the staff.We sincerely thank the staff at Gantshill playgroup for their diligent efforts in making this happen.
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on 27/08/2017
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Nihan
on 01/10/2018:
Dear Ganesh,
Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful words. It was just as much a pleasure for us to teach and have Adhu with us. His development with us was thanks to you both as supportive parents helping us out along the way.
I would like to say good luck for Adhus future and wish him all the best aas he excels through his life!
Warmest regards,
Nihan
Gants Hill Playgroup
First of all, on a day and age where professions are centred based on money, it was overwhelming and very pleased to meet a Head Teacher like you. Secondly thanks to all your teachers and support staff too who was around our little one providing an excellent foundation for learning all activities. We are extremely happy with the progress made by our little daughter in every aspect and we will recommend you Play group 100% to any parent who is interested.
We talk about “Florence Nightingale” when it comes to nursing and I am sure that we don’t have to wait that longer to hear your name “Nihan Icel” when it comes to Teaching :)
Thank you very much again and may God bless you all.
Rachel will miss you all so much..
Rachel's Dad and MumXxxx
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on 25/07/2017
Response by
Nihan
on 01/10/2018:
Dear Rachel's mum and dad,
Reading your lovely words was very emotional for us all and all we can say is a very big THANK YOU for recognising the value of our jobs and for making us feel so special!
It was honestly a pleasure to meet you both and to have the joy of teaching Rachel. We wish you all the best for you and your family.
We hope to see you all again.
Best wishes,
Nihan
Gants Hill Playgroup
My child joined nursery when he is 2.7 yrs old,at the time of joining we were so much worried about his development and especially speech.We felt that he is far behind his own milestones and we handed over him to the Gants hill Playgroup staff's with lot of worries and confusion with stress& sleepless nights.From Day one when my child started to nursery till he enters into school they took proper care with love.Within a month i felt that my child is in a more safer place than our home.They are showing care not only to child,they show it to the child's parent in a way of responding all our queries even-though it is silly most of the times and also they give guidance to encourage your child pron's.(we normally do that as a parent but sometimes we often fail to praise our child).Playgroup staff's are extremely patience to respond our queries which is highly appreciable! and they will be truthful!!!
My Child developed sharing skills and good behavior quickly as soon as he joined.They will give activities according to the child's interest &engage them properly and encourage and praise them in each step.my child likes Friday where they will be playing small music instruments when they sing rhymes and kids will make a sandwich or cup cake designs etc.. They are very transparent in what they are doing.All information about nursery will be displayed in notice boards and they will also give you termly newsletters and one to one parents Teachers meeting half yearly to know more about.
They moulded my child and he got ready to go to school with good speaking skills and all developmental needs.He was tough to settle down at the nursery initially but they did it with ease!! and projected out to concentrate about his needs.They treat all children equally without any discrimination and consider each child as their own child:-)).Playgroup was often been our second home.I myself feel sometimes like 'why do i didn't get a chance as a child to join this nursery' and feel the warmth of the staff's.:-)).My child began to school now with hygiene & toiletry,feeding himself,understanding others emotions,speaking confidently,sharing,making positive relationships with others and self discipline & obeying all rules.We are so so so thankful & grateful to Nihan and especially to his KEYPERSON and entire playgroup staff's,without them i couldn't imagine anything.They are the BEST ALWAYS!!!!!They are the pillars in my child's life.We terribly MISS YOU NIHAN and Gantshill Staff's.:-((( Their approach and ways are always unique!! And my child and we are very proud to say that we came from Gantshill nursery.Like wise ,I have lots & lots of information & good things are there, more to write about the nursery!!!
THANKYOU SO MUCH NIHAN AND GANTSHILL STAFF'S !!!
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on 23/01/2017
Response by
Nihan
on 29/01/2017:
Hi Saranya,
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I was so emotional when I read it From the very beginning we have celebrated lots of positive achievements together and with your child. I always told you he is going to be fine! :))
I personally want to say thank you to you and Mr M. you were always very supportive and always friendly towards us which made our jobs that much easier.
It was a privilege to meet you and your family, also to have your son at our setting.
As I said to you on your last day we are always here to support you and we wish you all the best for his future.
Kind Regards,
Nihan Icel
My son attended this nursery. The staff are friendly and caring ??.key worker is always easy to accessible to update me about my childhs development , children's enjoy outside and daily venture out into the ground where they explore, run around and play . I highly recommend this outstanding nursery for your child.???
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on 15/12/2016
Response by
Nihan
on 02/01/2017:
Thank you ever so much for your kind words Mrs. Anam.
We were so happy to get the chance to look after your child.
We wish you all the best for his future.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
My son Omar joined the nursery when he was 2yrs & 5 months old. I was familiar with the nursery and was contented that my child would be well looked after.
It's a well organised setting & all the teachers and staff are very understanding, efficient and caring.
My son was speech delayed and since he started going to gants hill playgroup his speech improved quite a lot. Children are given extra attention in areas where they are lacking behind.
Children get opportunity to explore both outdoor activities along with indoor fun.
Throughout the year various plays and activities are organised so children enjoy immensely.
I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Sara
on 28/08/2016
Response by
Nihan
on 02/01/2017:
Thank you very much for your kind words, it was a pleasure to have you and your child with us. We wish you and your family all the best.
Kind Regards,
Nihan Icel
My son attended this . Really good staff and very friendly. The early education is very good. Highly recommend this nursery.
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on 25/07/2016
Response by
Nihan
on 02/01/2017:
Thank you very much for your kind words,
we wish you all the best for you and for your family.
Hope to see you again.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
Both my kids attended Gantshill playgroup from age 2 before they went to nursery.
The staff are lovely, like family where they are approachable about any issues/concerns. They were always helping be it toilet training to encourage the children to eat food! Nihan was ever so accommodating incase i needed an extra session to attend family emergencies or returning back to work.
The building itself is a church hall. It is child friendly. The staff modify the room every morning to make it look like a nursery and you would never be able to tell that its a church hall! The only downside to the location is a lack of parking but as i only spend 5mins max picking/dropping the kids, its not such a big issue!
I felt my kids learnt a lot from being at the playgroup! They helped the kids develop into tiny confident individuals who very quickly became independent and self sufficient. Their vocabulary increased, they learned a lot of educational things within a short period of being there.
The playgroup offers two sessions a day from 9-12 then 12-3 which ran alongside normal school hours so i got to pick my younger more or less the same time as my older child from gearies which is very handy if you are a working parent.
I felt very reluctant to take my kids out of this playgroup as both the children and i were very happy with every aspect of the children being there.. But due to age, the kids had to move on!
Thank you to Nihan and the rest of the staff for all your support in helping me with high quality/low cost childcare. Both myself and the kids will miss you!
Thanks,
Sonia
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on 25/07/2016
Response by
Nihan
on 02/01/2017:
Hi Sonia,
Thank you so much for your kind words, reading them made us very happy. It was a pleasure to work with you and your child. We wish you and your family all the best for the future.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
My child has been going to this play group since she is 2 years old. She has been enjoying her playgroup to the fullest. Nihan and her staff are the best teachers. They take care of the kids to their fullest extent and make children feel at home.
The age wise curriculum they have is perfect and helps kids as they grow from a tiny toddler to a school goer. The range of activities they have keep the kids fully energetic and let them explore the world around. There was a frequent feedback sessions to let the parent know regarding the development of the child.
The beautiful crafts they make children make during festivals and occasions add sweet memories :)
And finally the way they keep record of all the crafts and pictures of my kid and giving the same on her last day at the play group was amazing.
Thanks Nihan for all the super care.
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on 17/07/2016
Response by
Nihan
on 02/01/2017:
Hi Amrutha,
Thank you ever so much for your kind words and support. It was a pleasure to look after your lovely child. Though it was sad to see her leave we are very proud to see the progress she has made and have no doubt she will have great success in her future life.
We will miss you and hope to see you again.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill Playgroup
My son attended this playgroup for 2 years I am extremely happy with his progress before he started at this playgroup my son was very difficult and out of control he is like a completely different child he has come leaps and bounds since he started he has learned so much the teaching process is brilliant the owner I cannot praise her enough she is amazing at what she does extremely experience at dealing with difficult children and she taught me how to deal with my child and his behaviol problems I am sad he will not being attending this year as he is going to primary school but he is going to primary school much calmer thanks to giants hill playgroup
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on 30/09/2015
Response by
Nihan
on 02/01/2017:
Hi,
Thank you for your lovely words.
We were happy your son settled in perfectly in to our setting and had a lovely time.
it was a pleasure too look after him.
We wish you all the best for you and for your family.
Gants Hill Playgroup
Nihan Icel
My son in attendant this play group since my boy has 2 and half and he just finish nursery at 4 and 3month I'm really happy cos one of my friend recommend me this play ground I was very happy,my son really love to go every day at nursery he was teaching a lot from there they are very nice and friendly I will recommend them to all my friend.
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on 10/09/2014
Response by
Nihan
on 02/01/2017:
Hi Sorina,
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to look after him.
And I would also like say thank you for your ongoing support.
We wish you all the best for you and for your family.
Gants Hill Playgroup
My son attended this Nursery and flourished there. The staff are amazing, friendly and caring. . key worker is always easy accessible to update me about my child's development The facilities are clean, stimulating and educational. The children enjoys outside and daily venture out into the grounds where they explore, run around the amazing open outside space or play ball games. I highly recommend this outstanding Nursery for your child.
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on 10/08/2014
Response by
Nihan
on 02/01/2017:
Thank you Mrs. Faraz,
it was a pleasure to meet with you and have your child with us. will see you soon any way ;)). We wish you all the best.
Kind Regards,
Gants Hill playgroup
My son has attended this playgroup since September 2013. The playgroup is clean and well equipped, and even has an outdoor area where the children can play. The staff are warm and friendly towards the children and I feel very comfortable with leaving my child in their care.
My child attends the playgroup twice a week and looks forward to attending. The staff are very professional and keep me updated with my child's development on a regular basis.
Although a lot if time is spent on play and social skills, some element of learning is incorporated to each session. The playgroup has helped my son to improve with his speech.
I would highly recommend this playgroup.
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on 18/07/2014
Response by
Nihan
on 02/01/2017:
Thank you for your kind words Louise, It was a pleasure to look after your son.
We wish you and your family all the best.
Kind regards,
Nihan Icel
