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Abacus Early Learning Nursery in London (SW16)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(45 parent reviews) ·7 Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1LY · Lambeth
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Lambeth

About this day nursery

Abacus Early Learning Nursery is dedicated to fostering the innate potential within each child. Emphasising a holistic approach, the nursery provides a stimulating and supportive environment where children are encouraged to explore, question, and develop independently.

A significant aspect of their educational philosophy involves robust outdoor learning experiences, including regular forest school sessions and nature trails, ensuring children connect with their natural surroundings. The curriculum is enriched with a variety of engaging weekly activities designed to promote physical, creative, and intellectual growth.

For the youngest attendees, the nursery guarantees consistent, warm, and nurturing care in a calm yet vibrant setting. The ultimate aim at Abacus is to equip children with lasting memories and essential life skills, preparing them thoroughly for their future academic journeys and beyond.

Our ethos

Abacus Early Learning Nursery's philosophy centres on fostering each child's innate potential through a holistic approach. They emphasise exploration, independence, and outdoor learning, including forest school sessions, to connect children with nature. The nursery aims to promote physical, creative, and intellectual growth, equipping children with life skills for their future.

What it's like

Managers and staff provide real experiences and enriching trips, such as visits to the Saatchi Gallery and the Natural History Museum, to help children remember what they have learned. Children form warm, nurturing relationships with staff, have positive attitudes to learning and behave well; staff set high expectations and plan challenging opportunities for language and learning.

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Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Abacus Early Learning Nursery

Last inspected 27 October 2023 · Kate Daurge

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Managers and staff provide real experiences and enriching trips, such as visits to the Saatchi Gallery and the Natural History Museum, to help children remember what they have learned. Children form warm, nurturing relationships with staff, have positive attitudes to learning and behave well; staff set high expectations and plan challenging opportunities for language and learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Enriching trips and real experiences support long-term learning
  • Warm, nurturing relationships between staff and children
  • Staff plan challenging language opportunities and track children's progress
  • Regular outdoor play including garden and local forest visits
  • Managers provide focused training and a clear curriculum intent

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen peer-to-peer observations to enhance the teaching of new concepts and vocabulary to all children
  • 2further develop the deployment of staff so that all children reach the best possible outcomes in adult-led activities.
Inspection #10308248 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When children need additional support with an area of learning, staff work with external agencies. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.

Outdoor space

Staff create opportunities for children to be physically active; children spend extended periods of time in the garden and walk to the local forest to explore the large open space and natural materials. Children learn about the world around them as they notice changes throughout the seasons, run and explore, and learn about road safety as they listen to adults and follow instructions.

Parent Reviews of Abacus Early Learning Nursery

5.0
(45)
Zuzanna Catling
3 years ago

My son loves attending Abacus. We are so glad we made the choice to send him here. He is currently in the baby room being looked after by Yasmin and the outstanding team. Yasmin is incredibly caring, loving and absolutely brilliant to work with. We are always met by smiles on drop off and pick ups. Looking forward to working with Abacus in the next few years as my son continues to grow.

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Georgia Weyman
3 years ago

We were recommended Abacus by some local parents and I'm so glad they did, it is easy to see why people are evangelical about it. Our 14 month old absolutely loves going there, he is excited at every drop off and beaming ear to ear every pick up. The 'welcome committee' really sets the tone each day, it is clearly such a positive and compassionate environment. Our son is in the baby room and is so well looked after, in particular by his carer Lorelle who is obviously super attentive and caring. It has been wonderful to see his development since starting, and I would recommend Abacus highly to anyone looking for a nurturing, engaging and loving place for babies/toddlers.

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Kate & Harry Chetwynd-Talbot
2 years ago

We have had such a wonderful experience with Abacus Nursery School at various points with my three children. My youngest is currently under Kayleigh's care and she is so lovely, compassionate & professional. I couldn't recommend her and the whole Abacus team more highly!

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Piergiorgio Niero
2 years ago

long due review for this great nursery. both our kids attended Abacus and it's been the best choice we could make. We've seen our kids bloom and their potential called out and nurtured by the amazing staff (Kayleigh, Chelsea and the other girls are really fantastic). As a parent I've been loving how I've been kept updated on how my children are doing, that helped me and my wife to follow up with them at home. really a fantastic nursery, I can't recommend this place enough. good job Lienne, this place is a foundational pillar for Streatham

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Melissa Tompkins
5 months ago

Such a wonderful nursery. Loads of activities and extra curricular things. My daughter was very happy here. Thank you to all the staff.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2010

  • October 2023Good
  • March 2018Good
  • August 2013Good
  • February 2010Good

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