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Balloon Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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4.9(39 parent reviews)
·Woolwich Common Community Centre, 17 Leslie Smith Square, London, SE18 4DW · Greenwich
Number of places
55 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

Balloon Day Nursery, situated in London, SE18 4DW, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years, along with school-aged children requiring before and after-school care, and holiday care. The nursery emphasises learning through play, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces equipped with carefully selected toys and equipment to foster constructive engagement.

The dedicated team of educators, led by a Qualified Early Years Teacher and SENDCO, are committed to continuous professional development, ensuring high-quality care and education. The facility boasts spacious classrooms, a dedicated sensory room, and a large outdoor play area, all designed to support the holistic development of each child.

Safety is a priority, with double-locked doors and accessible entrances, including for wheelchair users. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing a structured yet personalised approach to early childhood education.

Our ethos

Balloon Day Nursery Ltd emphasises learning through play, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces equipped with carefully selected toys and equipment to foster constructive engagement. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing a structured yet personalised approach to early childhood education.

What it's like

Managers welcome children into a safe and cosy setting. Children separate easily from parents and settle quickly, happy and engaged in their play. Staff use an ambitious curriculum to create engaging environments that capture children's attention, leading to sustained focus and concentration in their learning.

Learning through playQualified Early Years Teacher and SENDCOSpacious facilitiesEYFS curriculumInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Balloon Day Nursery

Last inspected 6 August 2024

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 welcome children into a safe and cosy setting. Children separate easily from parents and settle quickly, happy and engaged in their play. Staff use an ambitious curriculum to create engaging environments that capture children's attention, leading to sustained focus and concentration in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's starting points are accurately recorded and their development tracked.
  • The curriculum for communication and language is well promoted, with a language-rich environment.
  • Staff promote children's independence, even with the youngest babies.
  • Staff are extremely enthusiastic in their engagement with children.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, and parents speak extremely positively about the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide children with opportunities to recall information and answer questions, before asking further questions, to continue to develop children's communication skills
  • 2consider how joint toddler and pre-school lunchtimes are organised during quieter periods to ensure children's individual needs are met.
Inspection #10350701 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents speak extremely positively about the setting.

parents feel well informed about what their children are currently learning and how they can further support this at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who are learning English as an additional language are well supported. Staff are quick to identify gaps in children's learning and put referrals in place to access early help. The setting works well in partnership with other agencies involved in children's care, learning and development.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Balloon Day Nursery

4.9
(39)
Grace
10 months ago

My daughter started going to this nursery in January 2024 . She was previously in another nursery and bringing her here has been the best decision so far. She has improved so much , from her English skills to her behaviour. They are passionate about what they do and there is a community feeling. You know your child is SAFE and NURTURED. Miss Mo the owner: always have a smile on her face and ready to help. There is always an activity to look forward to . The communication is clear and always done ahead of time . She is doing an amazing job, she deserves all the accolades. I have a few words for the staff : Miss Mary : my shining star, my daughter loves her to bits. She is a natural and have that quiet confidence. Miss Courtney : you can feel that she is passionate and loves what she does, she always has a kind word . She is truly loved by all the kids in there . Miss Maya : The most patient one in the midst of chaos , the children LOVES her The other staff is just as competent and loved by the kids. You can tell by this write up how much I LOVE this nursery. They do a FANTASTIC job.

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Alexandra Barbu
9 months ago

I had difficulties trying to find the right nursery for my child but this nursery was the best choice I could have ever made for my little one! Almost two years of attendance now and the improvement in numeracy skills, literacy skills, communication, sharing ability, describing feelings, describing the weather, communicating happenings and learning to write even before preschool! I couldn’t believe the achievements and how proud my child was returning home. Nevertheless, they encourage children and guide them throughout every step of their daily lives with care, nurturing and love. Also, the fact that they organise new activities and events that make the children and families come together and share achievements of milestones and team activities makes it very special and unique. All the staff members especially Miss Cony and Miss Maya are amazing, they are so loved and they are so well prepared and you can see the love they have for children, this is important! Best choice! Thank you so so much! ❤️🫶🏻🥹

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Samson Moveh
9 months ago

Balloon Day Nursery is absolutely phenomenal, and I couldn't be happier with the care my child receives there. From the moment we walk through the door, we're greeted with warmth and genuine smiles from every single staff member. It truly feels like an extension of our family.

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Vasileios Dramis
10 months ago

The best Nursery ever, my child always coming out with huge smile, the girls are very informative especially Maya Sahi

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jane f
2 years ago

Balloonday Nursery team are amazing at helping my daughters settle into there new surroundings. Her key worker been a vital part of my daughters care and she adores her & the rest of the staff. She works very well and supports both my daughters and us, as parents, so we are all on the same page when it comes to our daughters development. I can’t thank her and the team enough for the amazing work they do, much appreciated for the love & surport you give us... 😊👍 Jane (Mother of 2 Childs)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

6 August 2024

Good

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