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Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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4.9(11 parent reviews)
·National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, TEDDINGTON, TW11 0LW · Richmond upon Thames
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames

About this day nursery

Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool offers a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 0-4 years, operating from 7:45 am to 6:15 pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, excluding bank holidays. The latest Ofsted inspection, dated August 3, 2022, rated the nursery as "Good" overall.

Children at Bushy Tails are observed to be happy and secure, forming strong bonds with staff who are committed to their care and education. The curriculum is designed to be rich, varied, and exciting, capturing children's attention and fostering their development.

For example, babies explore textures with creative materials, toddlers discover their natural environment by grinding fresh herbs from their allotment, and preschoolers engage in creative experiments with water, shaving foam, and food colouring. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with staff effectively assessing risks to ensure children's safety in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Children have ample opportunities to learn about the natural world through regular outings, gardening, and upcycling household items into garden planters and wildlife areas. The provision also focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle, with nutritious meals prepared on-site, using vegetables grown by the children, and discussions about healthy eating and exercise.

Communication and language development are well-supported, including for children with speech delays and special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff introducing new words and using methods like sign language in the baby room. Parents consistently report feeling confident that their children are safe and well-looked after, appreciating the strong partnership with staff through daily feedback and an online communication system.

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy their time at Bushy Tails Day Nursery and Preschool. Staff are nurturing and form strong bonds with children and families, helping children to feel safe and secure. Children behave very well, with older children understanding expectations and younger ones receiving gentle reminders, praise, and encouragement.

Caring environmentVaried curriculumOutdoor learningHealthy lifestyleStrong parent partnershipsSign language communication

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am to 6.15pm on Monday to Friday, throughout the year, apart from bank holidays.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool

Last inspected 3 August 2022

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 are happy and enjoy their time at Bushy Tails Day Nursery and Preschool. Staff are nurturing and form strong bonds with children and families, helping children to feel safe and secure. Children behave very well, with older children understanding expectations and younger ones receiving gentle reminders, praise, and encouragement.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff are totally committed to the care and education of all children.
  • Staff know the children extremely well and provide a caring and nurturing environment.
  • Staff in the baby room provide exciting experiences for babies, using various communication methods including sign language.
  • Staff support children to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle, with healthy meals and discussions about exercise.
  • Staff provide a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about the natural world, including outings and gardening.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's planning and implementation of group times to consistently meet the needs of all children who take part, especially those who are less confident
  • 2give children more time to think about and respond to questions, to further develop their critical thinking and communication and language skills.
Inspection #10215685 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they feel confident that their children are safe and well looked after within the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Overall, children

Outdoor space

Staff assess risks well, to ensure that children are safe in the indoor and outdoor environments.

Parent Reviews of Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool

4.9
(11)
Helen Sampaio
8 months ago

This nursery is an amazing place. My daughter attended from the toddler room to preschool, and we were extremely pleased with our choice. The staff are wonderful, always attentive and caring, and the facilities are excellent. The garden is a standout feature, making the environment even more enjoyable for the children. My daughter loved running around there in the summer, having fun outdoors. Additionally, the food served is healthy and well-balanced, which was a huge plus for us. Without a doubt, it made a significant difference in her development.

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Sarah Dalmedo
9 months ago

Bushy Tails is a fantastic nursery with kind and caring staff - I don't think 5 stars does it justice, my children have been so happy here. The facilities are great, with lovely large outdoor areas to play in. The children are regularly taken to explore the local area- have lunch in the woodland gardens of Bushy Park and see the deer, go to the local stables, trips to the shops to buy food which they will make things with, heading off to the library. The team find creative ways to engage the children, doing science experiments, making obstacle courses, creative art made from spaghetti! Lots of the staff stay for a long time, building great relationships with the children, Kiran who is the brilliant preschool room leader was the key worker for both my son and daugher, and they adore her! Thank you to Emma & the team we have had a great 7 years with you.

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Marketi Psarrou
9 months ago

Our son has been at this nursery for the past 4 years and we couldn't have chosen a better early years setting for him. The staff are caring and going the extra mile for every child, the facilities are fantastic with a massive garden and different play areas, they have freshly prepared food by in house chefs and doing a plethora of activities and trips to the local area. We stayed at the nursery despite moving away from the area and we would choose it all over again! He wouldn't be the child that he is today without the care, support and encouragement he received from the team at Bushy Tails over the years.

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Alexandros Douralis
8 months ago

Amazing nursery. Amazing team of people. Over the past 2 years our son attended Bushy Tails. During that time his english language skills developed rapidly. The team even recognised his initiall struggle and made additional efforts to supprot his development since english was not his first language (Special thanks to Victoria, Kiran and Milie!). The team is very knowledgable on child development, leading them to gradually build their skills, grow confident and become more independent. At the same time the children had so much fun there. From water play, to puppet theatre, to gardening, to singing and playing music. A warm and friendly environment that in many regards feels like home.

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Meghan Skinner
a year ago

This nursery is the best! Emma and every single member of staff is truly amazing. So much love and care and attention is paid to every child. The food is fresh and prepared with love and super healthy AND delicious. I would sing the praises of Bushy Tails from the mountain tops if I could, but I’m not a climber!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

3 August 2022

Good

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

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