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Brinds Well Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2022)
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4.0(7 parent reviews) ·Hawstead Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7PH · Bromley
Number of places
148 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Brinds Well Day Nursery in Orpington offers a fully inclusive service for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, operating from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery prides itself on an Ofsted-rated Outstanding environment where individual needs are prioritised and interests nurtured.

Their curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, delivered by highly trained staff who create personalised learning plans for each child. Children benefit from daily access to a fantastic garden, recognising the importance of outdoor play for social, emotional, and physical development.

The nursery offers a range of extra-curricular activities, including Pro-stars for preschool children and Mandarin singing sessions for younger age groups. As an eco-nursery with a Green Flag Award, Brinds Well is committed to sustainability, engaging children in green activities such as recycling, gardening, and nature exploration.

The fees cover all consumables like formula milk, nappies, meals, and snacks, along with activities. Parents also gain free access to an exclusive online platform, childbase@home, which provides resources, experiences, and workshops from industry professionals on topics like SEND, behaviour management, and speech & language.

Located conveniently close to the train station with on-site parking, the nursery aims to provide a comprehensive and supportive environment for both children and their families.

Our ethos

We believe that parents and colleagues working together is vital in ensuring a child’s individual needs are fully met and each child gets the most from their nursery experience. Our bespoke curriculum embeds the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework which enables individual planning for every child, extending on their individual interests, and is delivered by our highly trained and knowledgeable colleagues.

What it's like

Children flourish in this setting because they are at the centre of everything staff do. Staff recognise and understand children's uniqueness and how to support their individual needs. Children and staff build strong relationships, ensuring children feel safe and secure.

Ofsted OutstandingEco-nurseryEYFS-based curriculumOutdoor learningInclusive service

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Brinds Well Day Nursery

Last inspected 8 March 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish in this setting because they are at the centre of everything staff do. Staff recognise and understand children's uniqueness and how to support their individual needs. Children and staff build strong relationships, ensuring children feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children experience a curriculum meticulously designed to support and extend individual talents and skills.
  • Pre-school children independently create their own models at the woodworking station, safely and skilfully using real-life tools.
  • Support for children's communication and language skills is exceptional, with all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, making rapid progress.
  • Staff are highly attentive to children's boundaries, asking permission before tasks and teaching children about making choices.
  • Extraordinary 'rolling mealtimes' provide children with the opportunity to freely choose when they would like to eat, allowing them to continue in their play undisturbed.
Inspection #10197908 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents provide excellent feedback about the setting and the support they receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff offer consistently high levels of support for children who have additional needs. The special educational needs coordinator in the setting works very closely with parents and external agencies to ensure all children receive the support they need. As such, gaps in children's learning are closing rapidly.

Outdoor space

Younger children learn balance and coordination as they explore physical equipment, both inside and out. This continuously builds on their understanding of how to independently manage their own risks.

Parent Reviews of Brinds Well Day Nursery

4.0
(7)
金融莓子Finberry
10 months ago

the quality of brinds well is going down over the years. They used to have music man coming around and themed learning. Now no more music man to cut down the cost. They just let the kids running around. Lots of incident reports. There are days where my kid was bitten three times in a day! Some of the best teachers left. What they care is filling up all the space. They mandate you to have Monday or Friday in your booking. I know several friends and nct mums who queued for ages (since the kids were born) and found out others with the same number of days requested but joined the waiting list later got in but they haven’t. The admin team is sometimes rude and chaotic. All they care is maximise their booking. Leaving that nursery now.

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Stephanie Hartnett
3 years ago

I couldn’t recommend the nursery more. Both my daughters went to Brindswell and loved it. One of the reasons I chose the nursery was due to the setting as the rooms are really big and there’s lots of outdoor space (in a beautiful village). However, one of the things I love most about Brindswell is the manager Vanessa - she has a genuine love for children and it shows. The staff underneath her follow suit and you can see they genuinely enjoy caring for children. Brindswell isn’t that close to us, but there isn’t another nursery I would have trusted more with my two. I’ll be sad when my youngest leaves soon as I know how much she loves all the staff and her days there.

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Kirtana Raj
a year ago

Sending my son here since he was one. Such a lovely setting for a nursery with a lot of open space and garden. The staff are so loving and have really looked after our child and us! Thank you !

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Meenu Maheshwari
10 months ago

Wonderful nursery with very caring and friendly staff. Highly recommend to anyone looking for one in the area.

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jpatmanid
a year ago

Great childcare providers, my son was there for 3 years and we were very happy. Would definitely recommend to parents in the area.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2012

  • March 2022Outstanding
  • October 2015Outstanding
  • June 2012Outstanding

Frequently asked about Brinds Well Day Nursery

About the setting

Brinds Well Day Nursery registered in 2008. The nursery is situated in Chelsfield Village, in the London Borough of Bromley. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm for 52 weeks of the year. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. The nursery employs 82 members of staff, 76 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications from level 2 to level 6.

URN
EY375196
Registered person
Childbase Partnership Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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