“From the moment we joined the holiday clubs they have been nothing short of amazing—especially in their support for children with special educational needs. When other preschools were unable to provide the right support, St Laurence stepped in halfway through and ensured everything was in place for a smooth transition into primary school.  

The staff are incredibly patient, nurturing, and understanding. They create a warm, loving environment where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Both my sons absolutely love it here, and as a parent, it’s a wonderful feeling knowing they are in such a supportive and caring place. “ Riddhi (2025)

“My eldest daughter attended St Laurence Pre-School after I was recommended the setting from the Nursery she was attending and I couldn't have been happier and my youngest now attends the setting also.  Both my children have different personalities and they have catered for them both so well and to their individual needs. All the staff are so approachable and I have always felt my children are in safe and loving hands. We get weekly emails on what they will be learning and giving us any updates which is very useful.  Parents/carers get invited in for stay and play sessions, they have sports days, trips and a nativity play each year also.  What I found very useful was the way the preschool got all the children ready to start school so it wasn't a shock to their system. My eldest often sees the key workers around Upminster and still runs up to say hello to them which shows me how much she misses them and how much she loved attending St Laurence.”  

Katie (2025)

“A great Pre-school, very focused on the child individual needs. My little one loved his time in the setting before going off to school. All the staff are very caring and really helped get him ready for his next chapter in education. I really can’t thank them enough for everything they have done.” Marie (2025)

“My son attended St Laurence Pre school for a year before he started school and it was fantastic for him. It is a perfect setting; not too big and daunting, has outside space and with such caring staff. They think of everything and do so many fun activities with them whilst also teaching them life skills, even preparing them for when they start school and teaching them how to get changed into a PE kit! We will definitely be choosing St Laurence Pre school again for my youngest son. They go above and beyond with what they offer for the children and even organised a trip to Barley lands……The Christmas nativity was the icing on the cake for me! Couldn’t recommend Karen and her girls more highly.“ Charlotte (2025)

“A kind, gentle and nurturing preschool that genuinely cares about every child that attends. It is run by incredible women who have a wealth of knowledge, and I wouldn’t want my children to attend anywhere else other than St Laurence pre-school.” Jodie (2025)

Our daughter attended St Laurence Pre School and we absolutely loved it (& so did she). It’s a really lovely environment with the staff encouraging independence but also nurturing & caring. It really prepared her for school and she had a very smooth transition. Thanks to all of the staff at St Laurence for being a part of her story and helping her grow.  Danielle (2025)

“St Laurence Pre-School absolutely surpassed my expectations in every way. They strike the perfect balance between being professional and warm, kind and welcoming, providing a really family friendly setting.  The children are offered a wonderful variety of opportunities to learn and play, where they are happy and thriving. We are so lucky to have this wonderful setting in our community.” Alison (2025)

St Laurence Preschool is simply amazing! From the very first day, it felt like a second home for our family. The staff are incredibly kind and caring, and they make every child feel so special.

The activities are all so well planned in all areas from phonics, writing names, fine motor skills, and fun weekly themes that keep the children excited to learn, because of this we truly believe our children had such a strong head start when they started infants school. The regular updates for parents made us feel so involved and reassured that our children were in the best hands.

There are so many wonderful opportunities for parents to get involved too, from school trips and sports days to the most unforgettable nativity play. St Laurence has everything we could have hoped for and more!

Saying goodbye was emotional, but we’ll always cherish the amazing start it gave our children. We’re forever grateful for everything that Karen, Alana and the team from this wonderful preschool has done for them. Lucy & Jack Cook (2025)

St Laurence pre school was a second home for both our children! As a parent when you leave your kids for the first time , you are emotional and worry ! When your child wants to go back and is exited every day for 2 years straight , you have your answer! It’s only through then, that we realised how much fun the preschool is . How nurturing and caring the key workers are ! Both our boy and girl thrived and were filled with confidence and love.

We are forever grateful.

Dean and Ingrid (2025)

“St. Laurence Pre-School was truly incredible in helping my son prepare for infant school. He had a speech delay and, as a result, was quite shy when he first started. However, with the dedicated support and care from all the teachers, he made tremendous progress. By the time he started school, he grew in confidence and had developed many new skills. I couldn’t be more grateful for their impact on his early learning journey, and I would not hesitate to recommend St. Laurence as a pre-school setting. “ Hayley 2025

“I have sent both of my children to St Laurence Preschool and I have found them to be excellent. Both of my children really enjoyed their time there and still talk about it. All of the staff are easy to approach and are always willing to do everything they can for the children who attend. It is clear when you watch them interact with the children how much they care. The selection of activities for the children to do each week is amazing, and it's remarkable how much the children learn and develop during their time at the preschool. They offer a wide range of opportunities for parents to get involved and come and see their children and what they have learnt/ how they are progressing. Overall I would not hesitate for a second to recommend St Laurence Preschool to anyone who is looking!”

 Hannah (2025)