TESTIMONIALS

JOINING OATLANDS PRE-SCHOOL

"Oatlands preschool is a lovely early years school. The children are well cared for, guided by caring staff and their wellbeing is always put first. They have very good safeguarding procedures in place to ensure all children are safe. I would recommend Oatlands preschool to future parents”.
Parent to GG - Seahorses Class - July 2024

“My son has settled at Oatlands pre-school really well. At first I was hesitant when he had some separation anxiety but this disappeared within 2 weeks. All the staff are amazing and supportive. I am sad to be leaving as I just need more hours for work but I wish I could’ve kept him here at Oatlands. We will all miss it so much”.

Parent to ZK - Turtles Class - July 2024

“Dear Lois,

As the school year is nearly finished I thought I would email you to say thank you.

Both “L” and “O” have absolutely loved Oatlands preschool and my husband and I are extremely grateful for how well you and all your staff have looked after our girls.

While at Oatlands preschool we have seen our girls blossom into beautiful confident and independent little people and you and your staff played a big part in their development.

I am so impressed by how “O” takes pride in the fact that she can zip her coat up like a big girl and I didn’t teach her that (I think Renata did)!

A special thanks to Renata that has been both my girls key worker, she’s been wonderful to the girls and to us parents and we feel very lucky to have had her in this initial part of the girls education journey.

Wishing you and all the staff at Preschool all the best.”

Parent to OR - Seahorses Class - July 2024

“We would not hesitate in recommending Oatlands Pre-School to any family. They have provided our whole family with wonderful memories and experiences that will be treasured forever. Thank you!”

Parent to RE - Seahorses Class - July 2024

“Our daughter started at Oatlands Pre-school in Feb 2024, not long after she had turned 2 years old. Understandably, in the lead up to her starting pre-school, I was slightly apprehensive about her being away from her family for the very first time but it was immediately clear that I was leaving her in a lovely, nurturing environment, in which the staff really care about her. She absolutely adores her 'key person' Carol and from my interactions with Carol I can tell that she has developed a lovely bond with my daughter and that she is very supportive. The weekly communications with Carol through our daughter's 'red book' are a great way of being kept up to date with our daughter's progress. The weekly newsletter which tells us what the children have been doing each week is brilliant and shows how much effort and attention to detail is put into the activities each week, in order to make them varied, fun and educational. Our daughter has learnt so much during her time there so far and has come on in leaps and bounds with her confidence - she has also brought home some great artwork! She really looks forward to the days that she attends pre-school and I look forward to her being there for the next two years before she starts primary school”.

Parent to ES - Turtles Class - July 2024

“We’ve had two children attend Oatlands pre school and we couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Not only are the staff nurturing and caring, development and teaching is also a core value. Within weeks of two of our children attending Oatlands pre school we could see lots of positive development, emotionally and in confidence but also in speech, emotional awareness, and focus. If I’d known about Oatlands pre school earlier I would’ve sent my oldest child here too. Key worker standouts in developing our children have been Carol and Julie”.

Parent to RB - Turtles Class - July 2024

“Oatlands Pre-school is the most caring and nurturing pre-school for your little one to attend. They genuinely care and get to know you as a family. Our daughter also had additional needs which were met perfectly too. She has grown exponentially from this school and the lovely children she has mixed with all of which have prepared her for her next step in her school journey. I only hope the next step is as good an experience as this has been, you won’t go wrong choosing Oatlands Pre-school!”

Lisa Rees-Harries Kwei – Summer Term 2023

“I couldn’t speak more highly of Oatlands Preschool. For the last two years they’ve felt almost like part of the family – my daughter has thrived there and comes out buzzing every day from the stimulation she’s had developmentally and the fun activities the staff put on for the children. They even go over and above with putting on really special one-off events for the children like Christmas parties and bringing in chicks to hatch at pre-school. Every single member of staff is warm, caring, attentive and 100% focused on the development of the children. Plus, they have been there for years so there’s consistency of care which I haven’t found anywhere else. The manager is also absolutely brilliant and very hands-on. She has been so reassuring and thorough with managing my daughter’s allergy and I trust her completely, which I’ve struggled with in previous childcare settings. I will be very very sad to leave, it’s a very special place.”

Parent to child in Seahorses – Summer 2023

“We moved from London to Weybridge last year and I was very apprehensive about finding a new preschool from my son. I didn’t need to worry! As soon as I saw the preschool and met Lois and her team, I knew it was the right choice. Oatlands preschool provides a nurturing, caring and welcoming environment with a really community feel. My son has absolutely loved his time in seahorses and made great friends as have I!
I would highly recommend Oatlands preschool. My son has thrived there and the team have given him all the support and confidence he needed so he is now ready for his next chapter at big school.”

Parent to child in Seahorses, 2022

“Oatlands pre-school is a little gem of a pre-school. The environment is relaxed and nurturing and our Grandson was so happy there. What makes this pre-school stand out from the rest is the staff, they are all knowledgeable, caring and always have the children at the centre of all they do. The relationship between staff and families is so important and Oatlands pre-school have got it just right, from the moment we walked through the door at our first settling in session we knew everything was going to be great.”

Grandparent, Autumn 2022

"Thank you all for the very best of times

Painting, letters, singing, rhymes,

Brave and kind to work the pandemic through

The outside pressures, we never knew

Diggers, climbing, 9-9-9

And best of all, the circle time!

Week number 1 it could only be

The lovely ‘Goolie’ to come meet me

And since then you’ve all won my heart

Supporting me to share, grow, write, be smart

Carers, teachers, supporters, friends,

Superheroes from start to end.

For all the laughter, love and cheer

Bye-bye all, until next year…!”

Parent on behalf of child in Turtles, referencing their experience during Covid, July 2022