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Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.5(23 parent reviews) ·16 Church Road, Kenley, South Croydon, CR8 5DU · Croydon
Number of places
106 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery, situated in Kenley, South Croydon, has been a cornerstone of early childhood education since 1990. This private day nursery and preschool provides comprehensive care for children from 3 months to 5 years old.

Its convenient proximity to Kenley train station makes it easily accessible for families across South Croydon, including areas like Purley, Whyteleafe, Sanderstead, Caterham, Coulsdon, and Warlingham. Abbey Wood Grange is dedicated to offering high-quality childcare and education, fostering the development of each child.

The nursery prides itself on its facilities, which include thoughtfully designed rooms for different age groups, extensive gardens for outdoor learning, and a unique soft-play area. A strong focus on nutrition is evident through their provision of healthy meals and snacks, encouraging children to develop positive eating habits.

The nursery is committed to continuous improvement, reflected in its recent "GOOD" Ofsted rating in all areas in January 2024, which praised its curriculum, child development support, parent feedback, and assistance for children with special educational needs.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery and have formed close attachments with staff, who provide caring and nurturing care, helping them to feel safe and secure. Staff plan a curriculum that enables children to make good progress; children are sociable, develop language and physical skills, and provision for children with SEND is particularly good with staff working closely with parents and professionals and introducing home visits to aid transitions.

Established 1990Good Ofsted RatingSoft Play AreaAccepts Childcare Funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Part-time nursery place (Under 2s, 25 hours)£70.51 / week
  • Part-time nursery place (2-year-olds, 25 hours)£66.34 / week
  • Part-time nursery place (Under 2s, 25 hours, not qualifying for funding)£175.51 / week
  • Part-time nursery place (2-year-olds, 25 hours, not qualifying for funding)£166.34 / week
  • Full-time nursery place (Under 2s, 50 hours, including 15 funded hours)£238.95 / week

Key facts

Opening hours

Open all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays.

Session types

Full Time (5 days p/w), Part Time (4 days or less p/w)

Food

Healthy and nutritious lunches and snacks provided

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 January 2024 · Laura Brewer; Denys Rasmussen

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

Children enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery and have formed close attachments with staff, who provide caring and nurturing care, helping them to feel safe and secure. Staff plan a curriculum that enables children to make good progress; children are sociable, develop language and physical skills, and provision for children with SEND is particularly good with staff working closely with parents and professionals and introducing home visits to aid transitions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form close attachments with caring, nurturing staff.
  • Curriculum enables children to make good progress and develop language.
  • Provision for children with SEND is particularly good; staff work closely with parents and professionals.
  • Children enjoy lots of time outdoors and develop physical skills, coordination and balance.
  • Managers support staff well and prioritise staff professional development and well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of resources so they can be easily accessed by younger children on arrival at the setting, to promote children's engagement in play
  • 2review the organisation of the lunchtime routines for younger children to reduce their waiting times for meals.
Inspection #10319771 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is particularly good. Staff provide an inclusive and enabling environment, working closely with parents and professionals to ensure continuous support and guidance; managers have introduced home visits for children with SEND to share key information and aid smooth transitions.

Outdoor space

Staff provide a range of stimulating activities to encourage children's physical development and all children enjoy lots of time outdoors to support their physical skills and well-being. Children confidently explore the environment, build strength and develop coordination and balance.

Parent Reviews of Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery

4.5
(23)
Adelle Honeywill
6 months ago

The most wonderful nursery, my daughter adores it here. All the staff are so kind and caring and they are genuinely invested in the children's development and helping them grow in all areas. Cannot recommend enough.

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Mercedes Frampton
7 months ago

A really friendly, kind, positive staff who are Brillant with my daughter. An excellent, clean and informative environment. I know she is being cared for and really enjoys going to nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Jasmine Debrah
7 months ago

Amazing nursery! My son has been going for 6 months now and absolutely loves it. Great staff so grateful for the whole team!

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Antonia *
2 years ago

My son started Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery at 8 months old, i was so nervous when I first started looking for nursery’s, so I could plan to return back to work. I viewed so many nursery’s in the area, Abbey Wood Grange day nursery had something over them all, for me it was the attention to detail & care from staff. On my viewing with Lisa she was so welcoming, enthusiastic and had a real sense of care. lisa knew all the children’s names when we entered the rooms. Staff was all friendly an engaged with all the children. Staff are all so friendly & welcoming, my son settled in really quickly and formed great bonds. He really loves being at nursery and gets all excited when we arrive. I get regular updates daily in his book from the day & updates on the tapestry app showing observations & his development. I honestly couldn't be more happier with the level of service from the nursery & staff at abbey wood. I know his well looked after, It really is a lovely nursery. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to put their baby or child into a nursery.

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Ghitta Basson
2 years ago

I highly recommend Abbey Wood Grange and their staff. It's so far been an absolutely pleasure to have our LO there. She has been there nearly a year now and thriving. The staff adore her and she seems to be very happy and confident with them. She is learning so much from them and having a ball of a time. They are super thorough in what she learns, eats, sleeps, and does during the day. Very attentive, affectionate and supportive. I can't recommend them enough! The main reason I signed up was because of the fabulous outdoor space and the indoor soft play, but I got so much more than expected! Special thanks to Lisa, Rani, Elise and Jo. But all the others too! Thank you so much for looking after our little girl.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2007

  • January 2024Good
  • November 2022Good
  • November 2021Requires improvement
  • June 2021Inadequate
  • September 2018Good
  • September 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • July 2010Good
  • January 2007Outstanding

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