Playful Penguins's Reviews

Perfect setting

We have been with playful penguins for the past 5years and both of my children have loved being here. It is a unique setting with all the best elements of a childminder set up, run by 4 committed and friendly childcare providers. There is more focussed attention, continuity and outings but also a mix of ages of children, to improve their social skills and understanding the needs of older and younger children, like a large family.
They go out most days to either the zoo, wild place, ashton court, or Kings weston to name a few. My kids have enjoyed rolling down hills, puddle jumping, looking for dragons, picnics and collecting sticks as part of their walks.
We have learnt a lot with regards to potty training, sleep advice and have ended up following the same play based routine as they do at penguins at home, as it works so well.
I cannot recommend playful penguins enough for people who love being active and outdoors as much as possible with their children.

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by Sarah about Playful Penguins on 16/08/2019

Best move we made

After a year of tears from my little boy at another nursery, a local mum recommended playful penguins to me. I still owe her to this day! From our very first visit it just felt right. It’s
home from home and my little boy was immediately at ease with everyone. I can confidently say a year on it was the best move we’ve made and not once have i left him in tears not wanting to go.

They go on trips pretty much daily to various green spaces, wild place, Ashton court, the zoo....to name a few. The online diary and photos you get sent from your little ones day is brilliant and proof of the great time he’s having when you see the photos of them.

It’s a small personal nursery with the attentive care of a childminder. The best of both worlds in my opinion.

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by Hannah about Playful Penguins on 14/05/2018

So happy with our choice of playful penguins

Right from my initial visit I was very comfortable with the service offered and this was above my expectations - so we moved fast to secure a space for my daughter.

Prior to visiting and selecting penguins I visited many other child care options.

It is a home from home experience, just tonnes more fun, interaction, visits, stimulation and care. Sometimes I just wish I could book myself in for a day too!

Eleanor has been with PP for 4 months; 3 days a week and she started at 9 months. This has given her an amazing start. At PP it is not only great to see happy children , but happy enthusiastic staff too.

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by Libby about Playful Penguins on 11/05/2018

Couldn’t ask for more

We feel very lucky to have found Playful Penguins. I knew from the get go that they would be a perfect match for our daughter and my instinct was right. She settled in right away and her confidence has come on in leaps and bounds.

The children quite clearly all care for one another, which can only come from a nurturing environment and seeing things like a video of older children helping my daughter when she was learning to walk make my day.

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by Parent about Playful Penguins on 04/05/2018

Couldn't ask for more

I don't think I could praise Playful Penguins enough in this short comment space. They genuinely care for our daughter and all of the children. They take them on amazing adventures whether that be a trip to the Zoo or just the Mud Café (in the garden). My little girl always arrives and leaves with a smile on her face and she adores all of the Penguins team.

I can't imagine having ever chosen another childcare provider and after meeting with Hayley and the team we never looked anywhere else. They communicate amazingly with all of the parents with a daily diary and personal texts, emails and calls where appropriate.

Very highly recommended.

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by Parent about Playful Penguins on 03/05/2018

highly recommend

I have been so impressed with Playful Penguins, its was such a relief to find somewhere I really feel my son is safe and will thrive. The team are warm, caring and accommodating, and seem to really enjoy their job. Hayley goes out of her way to help you both settle in, keep you informed and involved, and provide a stimulating environment for your child. My son is happy and confident, and I have had a very easy transition back to work - largely due to the team's professionalism and what I feel to be genuine care and affection for the children they look after.

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by Louise about Playful Penguins on 09/10/2014

A real find!

I am so glad that we found Playful Penguins, in fact I cried with joy the first time I met The staff and looked around! Hormones aside, I was so pleased to have found a relaxed and intimate setting, where people genuinely cared and where my son Finlay could thrive and have fun. He settled in very quickly, which was reassuring for me as an anxious mum and reaffirmed that I'd made the right choice. He's been at Playful Penguins for six months now and I never worry about him whilst he's there as I know he's in safe hands. He gets to do an array of different activities and I love the fact that when I pick him up, the staff take the time to tell me about his day - it always sounds such fun! I would recommend Playful Penguins to everyone!

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by Parent about Playful Penguins on 13/03/2013

playful penguins - A home from home

Playful Penguins is like a home from home for my daughter Grace. She's thrived in the smaller, more personal setting. It's like dropping her off at a friends house! She has formed close bonds with all the staff and frequently tells me stories about her fun packed day on the way home!

I love that she's gets out and about most weeks to the zoo, animal park or even to the local shops to buy food. This really sets Playful Penguins apart from other nurseries who rarely get the chance to take the children out.

I Would highly recommend playful penguins.

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by Parent about Playful Penguins on 13/03/2013