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Building Blocks Day Care Catford

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·59 Daneby Road, London, SE6 2QF · Lewisham
Number of places
18 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Building Blocks Day Care is a nurturing childcare setting situated in Catford, London, offering a warm and intimate environment for young children. Starting as a small childminding service, the nursery has expanded its facilities and curriculum while steadfastly maintaining its foundational values.

The team is dedicated to providing high-quality, attentive care to a maximum of 22 children, ensuring each child receives personalised support and attention to foster their growth and development. The philosophy centres on creating a secure, engaging, and educational space where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and flourish at their own pace.

Through a stimulating curriculum, structured routines, and compassionate guidance, Building Blocks Day Care aims to build confidence and independence in children, preparing them for future success in a loving "home-from-home" atmosphere.

Our ethos

The nursery's philosophy centres on creating a secure, engaging, and educational space where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and flourish at their own pace. They aim to build confidence and independence in children through a stimulating curriculum, structured routines, and compassionate guidance, all within a loving "home-from-home" atmosphere.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and happily at this small setting, enjoying the high staff ratio and developing close bonds with staff. They benefit from a broad curriculum and a wide range of resources, especially enjoying reading and forest school activities. Children are well-behaved, display a good awareness of road safety, and show high levels of engagement and physical development during outdoor activities.

Small capacityPersonalised careNurturing environmentChild-centred approach

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round

Staff

All staff are qualified in paediatric first aid and safeguarding procedures.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Building Blocks Day Care Catford

Last inspected 18 October 2021 · Anita Rickaby

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 settle quickly and happily at this small setting, enjoying the high staff ratio and developing close bonds with staff. They benefit from a broad curriculum and a wide range of resources, especially enjoying reading and forest school activities. Children are well-behaved, display a good awareness of road safety, and show high levels of engagement and physical development during outdoor activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly and happily at this small setting.
  • There is a high staff ratio, leading to lots of adult attention and close bonds with staff.
  • Children benefit from a broad and appropriately structured curriculum and a wide range of resources.
  • Bilingual learners are well supported as staff learn simple words in children's home languages.
  • Leaders place outdoor learning at the heart of the curriculum, with children using the large garden daily and participating in forest school activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve staff's understanding of how to fully develop and extend children's thinking skills.
Inspection #10174369 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents value the positive, inclusive environment and say that children learn about people and families who may be different from their own.

Parents say that staff have worked hard to maintain effective communication, despite the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff assess children's progress accurately and help them to achieve the next steps in their learning. They have a good understanding of child development and know when children need extra support. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals so that children get the help they need, which means any gaps in children's learning close quickly.

Outdoor space

Children express delight when attending forest school. They show high levels of engagement when involved in outdoor activities. Leaders place outdoor learning at the heart of the curriculum, as many children attending the setting do not have access to outdoor space at home. Children use the large garden daily, and they participate regularly in forest school activities in the local woods. All children benefit from opportunities for outdoor learning, fresh air and exercise.

Parent Reviews of Building Blocks Day Care Catford

4.2
(5)
Darren Palmer
4 years ago

Both my kids have been so happy here; they love the staff, who are absolutely fantastic, and have been particularly helpful with settling in, transitioning from nappies and encouraging healthy eating. The structured learning is genuinely engaging, and they've picked up a lot of general life skills too. There's plenty of outdoor time, which keeps them active and helps to burn off excess energy. On the practical side, the nursery has been flexible, helpful and communicative. Overall, we feel very lucky to have chanced on this place, which continues to exceed our expectations.

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dean paul
6 years ago

It's a lovely nursery. All the staff are super friendly, they give me daily updates on my son. He found it hard to settle in and they were so flexible and worked with us to make it easier all round. Would definitely recommend.

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chantay hemmings
7 years ago

The manager is rude. I started doing and apprenticeship they’re I felt like they were treating me like some sort of cleaner.when I started st 9:30 I would be at the door knocking for atleast 3-5mins she would’ve always tell me I was late when it was not my fault. The manager doesn’t do anything apart from sit in her office. She called me up being quiet rudeish about the times I start so now I just don’t bother go she has no respect.

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Inspection history

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