We sent our daughter to The Little Pea Pod Day Care when she was just over a year old, for 3 full days per week. I liked the fact that the setting was homely but had a decent number of small people with whom she could interact.
I found leaving her in the early days extremely emotional and hard, but I was beautifully supported and comforted right from the start (and made not to feel stupid although I looked and acted like a total wreck!)
She developed into a happy, confident little lady who loved going to her Day Care - which I really couldn't put a price on. It certainly helped assuage any "mummy guilt" I had.
We had a rather protracted move away from the area (they were exceedingly patient with us!) and finally left when our little one was 2 and three quarters, and one of my biggest concerns was that we were taking her away from a setting in which she was so comfortable. But I think they had helped form her into a confident-enough being that she managed the transition brilliantly.
I couldn't recommend these people enough. I always felt that our daughter was in safe hands and they were kind and compassionate towards us as a family. Get a place here if you're lucky enough to do so!
Jemma O'Brien Our daughter joined The Little Pea Pod over a year and it is the best decision we have ever made. She absolutely loves going to Daycare and you can see it on her face when she arrives in the morning.
Michala and Behn are an amazing team. They are friendly, caring, extremely helpful and supportive. Most of all they love what they do and you can see that. Our daughter adores the attention she gets from them and usually doesn’t want to leave!!
Jenny We are so pleased with The Little Pea Pod Nursery, which provides a creative and fun environment for our toddler. She clearly loves being dropped off at nursery and has grown in confidence since being able to mix with the other children. Behn and Michala are down to earth and approachable and our daughter smiles every time she sees them. The setting use an excellent app which lets you know how your child is through the day, and we love receiving photos or updates on her activities, and looking at all the healthy snacks and meals she is eating. The little pea pod has given our daughter a friendly and safe home-from-home environment.
Debs Our daughter started at The Little Pea Pod when we moved to Oxted. I was so worried about settling her into a new nursery but she loved it right from her first settle session. Behn an Michala put me completely at ease and Camilla has blossomed under their care. She’s always excited to go and she can’t wait for her little sister to start there very soon. It’s a real home from home setting, with a lovely personal touch.
Nichola Nurturing, happy and safe!
Leaving your baby is never easy but staff at The Little Pea Pod make it much less painful. Behn and Michala have cared for 2 of my children from 5 months until school age and if I ever had any more I wouldn’t think twice about sending them to The Little Pea Pod! The Little Pea Pod provide detailed, regular updates on my child’s development - with direct reference to the EYFS. I feel confident that my daughter is given love and care as well as an opportunity to grow and experiment within the daycare setting.
As a keyworker, I have found the staff at The Little Pea Pod have shown unending positivity and a friendly demeanour during the pandemic; this has meant Isabelle has continued to socialise with children of her age and I have gone off to work with a smile during these difficult times.
I am extremely grateful for all they have done and continue to do for my children.
Katherine My little boy has been attending The Little Pea Pod Daycare for almost a year now and he’s absolutely thrived in that time! Whenever we mention ‘nursery’ to him, his wee face lights up and he’s so happy to be dropped off in the morning, which speaks volumes about how much fun he has when he’s there. Behn and Michala provide regular updates on the Famly app so we can see how well he’s eating and sleeping, as well as sending us lovely photos and updates on his development. I would highly recommend sending your child here.
Laura
