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Ab Day Nursery # Ab Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 21 Station Road, Swanley, BR8 8ES · Kent Number of places 24 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ab Day Nursery in Swanley, registered with Ofsted on 24/04/2024, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. The setting operates Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 18:30, all year round, supporting working parents in the local community of BR8 8ES. The nursery focuses on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying needs swiftly and implementing strategies with regular parent and staff reviews. The curriculum approach is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring children are well-prepared for their transition to school. Physical development is encouraged through garden exploration, community trips, and fine motor skill activities. Staff also effectively support children who speak English as an additional language. The dedicated team strives to create a positive and welcoming environment where children are happy and form nurturing attachments with staff. Leaders have been proactive in identifying areas for improvement since their last inspection, working with local settings and authorities to embed an effective curriculum and share best practice. The safeguarding standards are met, with a commitment to an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. What it's like Children are happy and build nurturing attachments with leaders and staff, evident in their excitement to greet friends and approach staff for reassuring cuddles. Robust key-person systems and effective settling-in processes help children to feel safe. Children of all ages have fun and engage in their play, though some routines impact on their engagement levels. Support for SEND Community links Positive environment ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://abchildcare3.wordpress.com/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday: 7:00 am – 6:30 pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Needs attention Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Needs attention Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ab Day Nursery Last inspected 2 February 2026 · Kelly Southern Safeguarding effective Actions the provider must take - ensure that all children have equal access to high-quality teaching to fully support their learning and development - organise the routines of the day so that they do not adversely impact on children's learning and engagement. What it's like to attend Children are happy and build nurturing attachments with leaders and staff, evident in their excitement to greet friends and approach staff for reassuring cuddles. Robust key-person systems and effective settling-in processes help children to feel safe. Children of all ages have fun and engage in their play, though some routines impact on their engagement levels. Inspector highlights - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or barriers to their learning are identified swiftly, and strategies are put in place to support. - Children are well prepared for their transitions to school. - Leaders have taken great strides to improve since their last inspection. - Leaders have linked with local settings and engaged with the local authority to embed an effective curriculum and share best practice. - Staff speak highly about their experience of working at the setting and the support they receive. - The safeguarding standards are met. Areas to develop - 1 Ensure all children have equal access to high-quality teaching. - 2 Organise daily routines to positively impact learning and engagement. Inspection #10380133 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298687) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ab Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10380133 Lead inspector Kelly Southern Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298687)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2787607) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ab-day-nursery-br8-8es-2787607) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly, and strategies are put in place to support. Staff and parents regularly review the impact of interventions, adapting them as needed. Outdoor space Children's physical development is encouraged as they spend time exploring the garden, taking trips in the local community and practising their fine motor skills through building and throwing balls into hoops. EAL / language support Staff effectively identify children who speak English as an additional language and use strategies to support them. Inspection history Date: January 2025 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Requires improvement ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - December 2025 Inadequate - January 2025 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Ab Day Nursery ### Is Ab Day Nursery a good nursery? ### What is Ab Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Ab Day Nursery cost? ### Does Ab Day Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Ab Day Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Ab Day Nursery take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Ab Day Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Ab Day Nursery accept? ### Does Ab Day Nursery have outdoor space? ### How does Ab Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Ab Day Nursery? ### How do I contact Ab Day Nursery or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Swanley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ab Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Oaks Day Nursery Swanley · BR8 7BT ](/nursery/oaks-day-nursery-br8-7bt-2502386) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery Swanley · BR8 7YL 4.9(23 reviews) ](/nursery/dawn-to-dusk-day-nursery-br8-7yl-2750810) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Grace's Day Nursery - Ruxley Manor Sidcup · DA14 5BQ 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/grace-s-day-nursery-ruxley-manor-da14-5bq-ey419730) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Grace's Day Nursery - Nursery House Sidcup · DA14 5BQ 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/grace-s-day-nursery-nursery-house-da14-5bq-2577086) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.4 mi ### The Farningham Day Nursery Dartford · DA4 0BD 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-farningham-day-nursery-da4-0bd-2774617) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Anthony Roper Pre-School CIO Dartford · DA4 0AA ](/nursery/anthony-roper-pre-school-cio-da4-0aa-ey551223) [See all nurseries in Swanley →](/search?q=Swanley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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