Polkadots Nursery 1 - Cresswood Hall
PolkaDots Nursery is a family‑run nursery in Camden and Kentish Town for children aged two to four. Founded by a mother‑and‑daughter team of qualified teachers, the setting offers small group sessions with low adult‑child ratios and an emphasis on learning through play. The enhanced curriculum includes music, dance and yoga, and all staff are trained in Makaton so children learn to sign as they speak. Morning and afternoon sessions are available and parents can book open days or tours. PolkaDots encourages children to explore at their own pace and works closely with families, with free government funding (up to 30 hours) available. Parent testimonials praise the caring staff and the progress children make.
Overall, families describe PolkaDots as a warm, creative nursery where children develop communication and social skills in a nurturing environment.
Parents love the personal attention, inclusive signing approach and varied activities that support children’s confidence and communication.
Places are limited due to the small size, leading to waiting lists.
There is no local authority listing; details are drawn from the nursery’s website.
PolkaDots are family run nurseries in Camden and Kentish Town for children aged 2-5. Run by a qualified teacher, PolkaDots has a low adult:child ratio and a relatively small capacity that lets our children learn through playPolkaDots is a family run nursery for 2-5 year-olds led by two qualified teachers – mother and daughter team Kath O’Shea and Grace Prendergast.
The PolkaDots team encourage children to learn through play while incorporating enhanced curriculum activities like music, dance and yoga.
PolkaDots is also a Makaton signing nursery: all staff are trained in Makaton by Kath (a qualified Regional Makaton Tutor) and help children sign as they speak as they learn to communicate and express themselves.0PolkaDots Nursery is a family‑run nursery in Camden and Kentish Town for children aged two to four. Founded by a mother‑and‑daughter team of qualified teachers, the setting offers small group sessions with low adult‑child ratios and an emphasis on learning through play. The enhanced curriculum includes music, dance and yoga, and all staff are trained in Makaton so children learn to sign as they speak. Morning and afternoon sessions are available and parents can book open days or tours. PolkaDots encourages children to explore at their own pace and works closely with families, with free government funding (up to 30 hours) available. Parent testimonials praise the caring staff and the progress children make.