A number of Bexley nurseries have beat off countless competitors to be crowned some of the best in the capital, according to parents.

Four of the borough's best nurseries managed to land themselves in the Top 20 Nurseries London 2019 awards judged solely on parent reviews left on daynurseires.co.uk, who ran the competition.

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These include Monkey Puzzle Bexleyheath & Welling; ADO Mini-Explorers Outdoor Pre-school; and Croft Day Nursery in Abbey Wood.

The nurseries were rated on overall standard, facilities and outside space, learning, resources and equipment and ICT, care, activities, staff, food and nutrition, management, cleanliness, safeguarding as well as value for money.

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Full of emotions, owner of the now award-winning Monkey Puzzle nurseries in Welling and Bexleyheath which , Parv Choudhury said: "My wife and I re absolutely honoured to have won Top 20 most recommended day Nursery for our Monkey Puzzle Bexleyheath and Monkey Puzzle Welling Branch.

"We are immensely proud of our team. Every single person shows passion, dedication and love for all the children in our care.

"We could not ask for better people and glad to call them our Monkey Puzzle family.

"We are also fortunate enough to have amazing parents and incredibly smart children.

"Childcare is a hard profession but to have the support of our parents and to know the trust they give us to look after their children means so much."

Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of daynurseries.co.uk, said: "We would like to congratulate Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Bexleyheath and Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Welling on being rated by parents as a top nursery in London!

"Being chosen as one of the best nurseries by family and carers of children that attend the setting is a huge achievement.

"Reviews of the Top 20 nurseries show these settings offer children stimulating and nurturing environments, which boosts their social and emotional wellbeing and enhances their learning."