Many families join Barnabas because of personal recommendation. Here is what some parents have said in 2023:-

• “Barnabas has been brilliant for our son who has thrived under the care of the lovely staff"
• " Barnabas is an outstanding preschool with wonderful caring staff.  It is a great place of nurturing in a child's early years"
• "We are very impressed with Barnabas.  Our son has settled in quickly.  The staff are amazing and really care for the children"
• "Barnabas has been a key element of our boys early years.  The combination of personal connection and variety of activities is unmatched"
• "Barnabas is a wonderful child centred environment with varied opportunities for learning through play and enquiry"
• "Barnabas is a warm, positive, caring and kind environment."
• "Barnabas has always felt welcoming and friendly.  My son runs in happily every time and comes out highly animated about his time there.  I love to see him playing with children of all ages.  The opportunities for outings are great!"
• "Barnabas has been an incredible setting for my child - supportive, fun and filled with opportunities and development.  Well done Barnabas, you couldn't be better!"
• "Using diverse range of methods to teach through play, the Barnabas staff really create a safe, happy environment for children to flourish.  We love their emphasis on nature and community."
• "Barnabas is a dream! The best start ever for my son Leo.  The staff are experienced, kind, fun, inventive and inspiring.  I only wish my eldest son had gone to Barnabas too!"

Parents were asked what they feel is a key strength of Barnabas. As the following comments show, the answer that comes out tops is - the people!

• Barnabas is run by staff who genuinely love being with children, their love for their work is evident every day. This together with the welcoming community of families who attend Barnabas has made it a very special place for us.
• How brilliant and friendly the staff are, how easy it is to get in touch, how personalised the care is.
• Quality of staff, their level of experience, child led learning environment.
• The staff, they immediately fill you with every confidence that your child is going to be nurtured and cared for.  They have so much knowledge to impart.
• Communication, always kept up to date with what is going on, illness etc
•  Friendly, strong maternal and caring environment all owing to excellent staff.
• Creating a safe and friendly environment where the children can be themselves and make friends.
• Staff work on the child’s needs to make them feel comfortable when they are there.
•  Great core values, exceptional staff.
•  The staff, the outings, the discipline, the original activities, the premises. 
• Diverse team of fantastic teachers.
• Wonderful staff, caring and small atmosphere, interesting trips & activities.  Great new location. 
• Small business that communicates well.  A nice community. 
• Family feeling, the obvious care of the staff that shows through all elements of the experience.