Reviews

Ilford

Hackney

Southminster

Nickie (Parent)

I cannot recommend Hillside enough for your little ones to start their first steps in education. The staff are always friendly and informative, with the children at the centre of their vision. The days are structured yet fun and are keen to be outdoors or going on little adventures around the local villages. Hillside love to bring out the children's creative side by involving them in the seasonal charity events throughout the year.

Emily (Parent)

All of my children have been attended this nursery for the last eight years, and I can honestly say it has been a fantastic experience from start to finish. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and truly caring — it feels like a second family. The environment is warm, supportive, and always focused on the children’s happiness and development. I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done for my little ones over the years. Highly recommend!

Cristina (Parent)

We honestly feel lucky Freddy is here. We value that the approach to learning is thoughtful and grounded in real early-years research, and the children get so many rich experiences (outdoor play in all weather, activities with natural materials, themed days…). I personally really appreciate how seriously they take nutrition and health, having made a big effort to aligned their menus to government guidelines. It’s also to note the constant effort to keep improving - new security systems, garden renovations, new website, etc. The staff are consistently caring and approachable, and have reassured us through the difficult times. Freddy is incredibly happy and it shows in how confident and settled he is. Highly recommended.

Ann-Marie (Parent)

I have nothing but positive feedback for such a wonderful place. The staff and management are absolutely amazing and willing to help in any direction possible. It's nothing to Hillside to go that extra mile to make sure both children and families are happy and comfortable with the service they receive. Both my children have had an excellent start to their learning journey with Hillside. Highly recommend.

Lucy (Parent)

Hillside Nursery has been nothing short of incredible for our family. The staff are caring, helpful, and absolutely wonderful with my child—they truly treat every child as an individual and go the extra mile to make them feel happy and supported. When my working days changed, the nursery went out of their way to accommodate the dates I needed. Nothing is ever too much for them, and they are always warm, welcoming, and approachable. They consistently go above and beyond, providing my child with fun and engaging learning experiences that he loves talking about at home. We have seen him grow so much during his time at Hillside, and we are incredibly proud of how far he has come. We are eternally grateful for everything the entire team has done for him throughout his nursery journey. Hillside Nursery is truly exceptional, and we couldn’t recommend them more highly!