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Big Dreams Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(5 Google reviews) ·Cox Lane Community Centre, Cox Lane, Ewell, KT19 9PS · Surrey
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Big Dreams Nursery in Ewell provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop their confidence, communication, and social skills through a language-rich, play-based curriculum. The day nursery is housed in a purpose-built facility featuring three playrooms, a spacious garden, and an immersive sensory room.

The curriculum draws inspiration from established educational philosophies like HighScope, Reggio Emilia, and Piaget's theory, promoting child-led learning and active parent participation. The day nursery emphasises creating a safe, sustainable, and inclusive space that celebrates diversity and encourages creativity and physical activity.

Healthy eating habits are also a core value, with consistent mealtime routines. ' They also regularly engage with the community through events and parent partnerships.

Our ethos

Big Dreams Nursery follows a play-based curriculum inspired by HighScope, Reggio Emilia, and Piaget's theory, promoting child-led learning. They are committed to fostering creativity, imagination, and a love for learning in a safe, sustainable, and inclusive environment, while also encouraging active parent participation and community engagement.

What it's like

Children form positive relationships with the nurturing and caring staff and have strong attachments with them. Staff show genuine care and affection for the children and know them well. The support for children's communication and language is a particular strength of this nursery.

Play-based learningSensory roomEco-friendly materialsParent partnershipsInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are all-inclusive, covering meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and extra activities during core hours from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Monthly fees are calculated over 51 weeks of the year. Standard discounts are available for bookings of four or five days per week, as well as sibling and NHS discounts.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Daily Rate (children under 9 months/0-3 years old without funding)£93.50 / day
  • Monthly fee, 2 days/week (children under 9 months/0-3 years old without funding)£794.76 / month
  • Monthly fee, 3 days/week (children under 9 months/0-3 years old without funding)£1192.14 / month
  • Monthly fee, 4 days/week (children under 9 months/0-3 years old without funding)£1541.83 / month
  • Monthly fee, 5 days/week (children under 9 months/0-3 years old without funding)£1887.55 / month

Good to know

  • Fees include all meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, wipes, creams, and extra activities.
  • Fees are calculated over 51 weeks per year and payable monthly in advance via standing order or BACS.
  • Nursery is closed for one week between Christmas and New Year, and bank holidays are charged.
  • Discounts include 3% for 4 days/week, 5% for 5 days/week, 5% sibling discount, and 10% NHS discount.
  • Tax-Free Childcare and childcare vouchers accepted.

Key facts

Food

Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, tea and all refreshments, including formula milk for infants, are provided. Individualised menus are available for weaning.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm, 51 weeks a year, excluding Bank Holidays and Inset days.

Session types

Full Day (8am-6pm), Half Day (8am-1pm), Half Day (1pm-6pm)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Big Dreams Nursery

Last inspected 21 October 2024

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 form positive relationships with the nurturing and caring staff and have strong attachments with them. Staff show genuine care and affection for the children and know them well. The support for children's communication and language is a particular strength of this nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form positive relationships with nurturing and caring staff.
  • Dedicated speech and language therapist works on site providing prompt support.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is very good.
  • Management team and staff value children's views and have created a children's council.
  • Staff promote children's cultural capital and provide experiences outside of the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to implement the precise learning intentions of activities more effectively, so that children remain fully engaged and learning intentions are met
  • 2support staff to develop the curriculum for the outdoor area to provide more varied and targeted learning experiences for children and to increase the opportunities children have for fresh air and physical exercise.
Inspection #10367230 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is very good. Staff work in close partnership with parents and external agencies to bring professionals into the nursery to provide targeted support sessions. Funding has been carefully considered to provide animal therapy sessions, and children delight in handling guinea pigs and chameleons.

Outdoor space

Staff do not plan well enough for outdoor play. They do not plan as well for the outdoor learning environment as they do for the inside environment, and they do not make the most of opportunities to get children outside into the fresh air and let off steam.

Google Reviews of Big Dreams Nursery

5.0
(5 Google reviews)
Bruna Lorhana Spicacci
a year ago

Absolutely thrilled with Big Dreams Nursery! My daughter has flourished here, thanks to the outstanding staff. The nurturing environment, complete with Montessori-style toys, is perfect for development, and the delicious, healthy meals are a huge plus. Highly recommend Big Dreams Nursery for a top-notch early learning experience!

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hayley dobson
a year ago

Amazing nursery, they make such an effort with different occasions for all the children. My little one always comes home with bags of stuff he’s done while being there, which is so lovely. All the members of the staff are amazing and friendly and always updating me on his day. Couldn’t fault anything. Thank you Big Dreams for giving the best care for Jude.

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Jessica Parsons
a year ago

Big Dreams Nursery is a beautiful and modern nursey, which exceeds all exaptation's. The staff are lovely and my little boy is thriving being with them. Could not be happier. Thank you!

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Chloe Pullinger
2 weeks ago

We truly cannot put into words how grateful we are for this nursery. As parents of a child with additional needs, finding the right setting felt overwhelming and, at times, quite scary. From the moment our son started here, we felt a genuine sense of relief. The staff have taken the time to really understand him—his needs, his challenges, and what helps him feel safe and happy—and that level of care means everything to us. The support they provide for SEN children is incredible. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble, and we’ve always felt listened to, respected, and included. They work with us, not just around us, and that partnership has made such a difference. The impact this nursery has had on our son is honestly emotional to see. His confidence has grown, he’s more settled, and he’s starting to engage with the world in ways we had hoped for but weren’t sure we’d see so soon. Knowing he is somewhere he feels understood and supported gives us real peace of mind every single day. Every member of staff we’ve come across has shown kindness, patience, and genuine care. It’s not just a job to them—you can feel that they truly love what they do. We feel incredibly lucky to have found this nursery and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it, especially to other parents navigating the SEN journey. It has made such a positive difference to our whole family.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

21 October 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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