Parents have put the Montessori nursery school by Victoria Park in the Top 20 in London.

East London Advertiser: The Montessori day nursery at St Mark's Church in Hackney Wick, by Victoria Park. Picture: GoogleThe Montessori day nursery at St Mark's Church in Hackney Wick, by Victoria Park. Picture: Google (Image: Daynurseries)

The nursery has received an award from the daynurseries.co.uk website based on what the children's families think of it.

"Everything we do is centred around each child," Montessori on the Park nursery manager Lenka Kadar said. "We are focused on ensuring the best environment and childcare."

The nursery, held at St Mark's Church in Cadogan Terrace, Hackney Wick, takes children from a wide area from both Tower Hamlets and Hackney.

It has been rated on facilities and outside space as well as its learning methods, equipment, activities, staff, food, cleanliness and safeguarding.

Website manager Amanda Hopkins said: "A child's brain goes through huge changes in the first five years. These formative years impact on their whole life, which is why we celebrate those nurseries which play an essential role in educating and caring for children."

The website is used as a resource for parents, staff and employers with its information on every nursery as well as its critical reviews.

Montessori on the Park reviews