Opening hours
Open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year, closing for one week at Easter, summer and Christmas.
Abacus Early Learning Nursery in London (SE27)
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Lambeth
About this day nursery
Abacus Early Learning Nursery, established in 2015, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 0–4 years. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year, the nursery closes for one week at Easter, summer, and Christmas.
The latest Ofsted inspection, on 15th September 2022, rated the nursery as 'Good' overall. Children settle quickly into this nurturing environment, where kind and gentle staff support their development.
The nursery offers a mixed term-time status, catering to a variety of family needs. Both indoor and outdoor areas are very well-resourced, allowing children to play and explore independently.
The outdoor space is a particular highlight, featuring a pirate ship and opportunities for a range of activities like yoga, drumming, tennis lessons, and regular outings, all designed to support physical development. The curriculum is designed to reflect children's interests and next steps, ensuring good progress in their learning.
Children with varied needs receive effective support, with targeted interventions when learning gaps are identified. Staff also work closely with other professionals.
For children who speak English as an additional language, the nursery provides excellent support, including easy access to multilingual books and resources. Children are introduced to Spanish from an early age, and staff conduct research into different learning styles to support those who have attended nurseries abroad.
Parents note the "warmth, love and care" their children receive.
Our ethos
Abacus Early Learning Nursery nurtures the unique potential within every child.
What it's like
Children settle quickly at this warm and welcoming nursery where kind, gentle staff provide a nurturing environment and babies and older children show they feel safe and proud. Children have access to very well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas, are free to play and explore independently, and make good progress through a curriculum that reflects their interests and next steps.
Forest School programmeEngaging extra-curricular activitiesChild-led learning approach
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Term time / All Year
Mixed
Established
2015
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Abacus Early Learning Nursery
Last inspected 15 September 2022 · Jacquie Brown
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Actions the provider must take
- The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.
What it's like to attend
Children settle quickly at this warm and welcoming nursery where kind, gentle staff provide a nurturing environment and babies and older children show they feel safe and proud. Children have access to very well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas, are free to play and explore independently, and make good progress through a curriculum that reflects their interests and next steps.
Inspector highlights
- Warm, welcoming nursery where children settle quickly
- Well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas supporting independent play
- Nurturing staff who support children to make good progress
- Children demonstrate positive attitudes, focus and good behaviour
- Strong partnerships with parents and other professionals
Areas to develop
- 1Enhance staff knowledge of how to maximise their interactions with children to promote children's communication and language skills more effectively.
Inspection #10236624 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff support children's varied needs effectively; children receive targeted support when adults identify gaps in their learning or development. Staff work in strong partnership with other professionals involved in children's care.
Outdoor space
Children have access to a very well-resourced outdoor area and enjoy playing in the garden throughout the day, where they climb on the pirate ship and throw and kick balls. They also take part in activities that support physical development such as yoga, drumming, tennis lessons, and regular outings and walks to develop physical strength.
EAL / language support
Children who speak English as an additional language are very well supported and have easy access to multilingual books and resources; children learn Spanish from an early age and staff research learning styles in different countries to support children who have attended nursery elsewhere.
Parent Reviews of Abacus Early Learning Nursery
5.0
(25)
Rebecca Koczan
2 years ago
My daughter has been going to Abacus for over a year now and I couldn’t be happier with her nursery experience. She settled within days in the baby room with Angela and Indiana. Now, one year on, my daughter is in the toddler room and her care under the staff there has been excellent. Specific thank you to Saliah, Leilani, Raida and Latinae who my daughter loves and comes home chatting endlessly about PLUS huge shout out to Zara the nursery manager who runs the place with truly brilliant expertise and efficiency. I have no worries going to work every day as I know have left my daughter in the best care. Looking forward to my newborn son attending next year too! Thank you Abacus and all the fantastic staff.
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Claire S
2 years ago
We are really happy with Abacus West Norwood - Indiana and Angela in the baby room look after our son with great care. The activities are varied and fun, and there’s always a lovely buzz about the place. Sending your child to nursery is an emotional experience initially but I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly he settled.
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Sophie Dennerly
3 years ago
Both of my children have attended Abacus West Norwood and have been so happy there - it is like their second home! The staff are nurturing and supportive and provide so much love, care, attention and positivity. In particular, Raida, Saliah and Leilani are just absolutely wonderful humans - my daughter loves them SO MUCH and is so lucky to be looked after by them.
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Cat Williams
2 years ago
My two sons have attended abacus over the last 6 years and I’ve been so happy with the setting and the care they provide. They provide a good range of activities and outings and I have seen both the boys really progress in their learning by upper pre-school, which has prepared them well for starting reception. The staff genuinely care about the children and they have built some really strong bonds. Particular thanks to Raida, Deega, Ariana, Leilani, Levinia, Cady, Indiana, Torisha, Angela, and Zara.
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Isla Leslie
2 years ago
Our daughter has been going to Abacus for 1.5 years and has grown so much there. Every one of the staff know every child's name and genuinely care about them all, they are an incredibly high energy and responsive team. Thank you especially Saliah, Raida, Latinae and Leilani and Zara for running such a tight ship and answering all emails so promptly!
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Inspection history
Date: September 2016
- September 2022Good
- September 2016Good
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