Parent / Carer
We get lots of fantastic feedback from parents and carers. Here is a selection of comments about RMOP from families past and present.
“RMOP has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Staff are thoughtful, patient and fun! We love the sense of freedom and choice the children have with their play!"
- Parent Survey September 2023
“The resources you provide for play, craft and learning are incredible. The staff are very nurturing and the children have the option to do lots of different activities."
- Parent Survey July 2023
“A wonderful liberating experience for our child, who was able to interact with, explore and develop a love for the natural world safely and through play in a kind, supervised and welcoming setting."
- Parent Survey July 2023
“The work done around the transition to school was amazing, meaning a completely easy and problem free move up to first school!"
- Parent Survey October 2022
“Our eldest learnt so much; problem solving, lateral thinking, relationship building, practical skills (using tools properly, fire safety etc) and loads more. The staff are absolutely incredible, and we can’t wait for our youngest two boys to start their RMOP experiences!"
- Parent Survey October 2022
“I always felt that RMOP is a loving, caring environment come rain or shine"
- Parent Survey October 2022
“Love everything about RMOP, it has given my daughter an amazing preschool experience!”
“Our little boy wakes up and asks to go to preschool. He loves it. His creativity and interests are truly encouraged, and supported but yet in an authentic way. This has resulted in him having a deep sense of achievement and has bolstered his intrinsic motivation.”
“We love RMOP!!! Think being a parent you often question your decision. Sending our kids to RMOP has been one of those choices we got 100% right.”
“Extremely friendly and helpful staff team, happy and healthy children”
“Excellent preschool”
“Allowing children enjoy nature in an unrestricted self directed manner”
“I have, and will continue to, recommend RMOP to any and all of my friends. We really do feel the preschool has exceeded all of our hopes and expectations. I do not think anything else exists quite like this, it is a real privilege to have been able to send our children here.”
“A fantastic preschool, truly child led, where learning happens through free play. There has not been a single day my daughter has not wanted to go!”
“Our wee lad is so happy, confident and enthusiastic about preschool. It makes us feel calm and secure knowing that he loves going and feels safe with all members of staff. Thank you for everything you do!"
- Parent Survey September 2023
“Child led with positive redirection where needed. A homely welcoming setting where children feel connected to and trust in the staff"
- Parent Survey July 2023
“Such a lovely nurturing environment that is truly child led, letting kids be kids and play"
- Parent Survey July 2023
“The way the staff let the kids solve a problem instead of giving them the solution has really brought on my sons emotional intelligence"
- Parent Survey July 2023
“We are huge fans. The staff are incredible and know the children so well and enable the children to be superstars"
- Parent Survey October 2022
“The care shown to the children is second to none, partly due to the high staff:child ratios. Letting children be children and exploring their environment - not stifling them but teaching them how to be safe and take risks safely, treating each child as an individual and allowing them to explore their own interests"
- Parent Survey October 2022
“Delighted to have chosen RMOP for my daughter, it’s a really joyful environment and experience for her" - Parent Survey October 2022
“The environment allows for children to not be over stimulated but to fully explore and experiment.”
“Children are treated as whole individuals with respect and with an understanding of their development.”
“There is a lovely warm and easy vibe to the setting. But what really speaks is how happy the children are. They are content and absorbed in their very important play. They obviously trust the adults and we truly value these relationships, particularly given how much time is spent in preschool.”
“RMOP was wonderfully nurturing in a way that no other pre school could have compared. My kids developed confidence and had more fun than I could ever have hoped they would do at pre school!”
“RMOP was wonderfully nurturing in a way that no other pre school could have compared. My kids developed confidence and had more fun than I could ever have hoped they would do at pre school!”
“Allowing kids to learn through play in a natural environment”
“Recommended as a place with kind, nurturing teachers where my daughter could be given the time she needed to settle in properly”
“Providing a safe, fun, nurturing environment, where the children feel valued and grow in confidence in all areas”
“Lovely staff, good communication, lovely relationship with the community and they get involved with community events and holidays”
