--- title: "Cavendish Playhouse Nursery, London | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cavendish-playhouse-sw16-6jz-2684316 description: "Cavendish Playhouse, a day nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.9/5 from 28 reviews. See fees, opening hours and photos. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Cavendish Playhouse Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 4.9 (28 Google reviews) · 1A Lewin Road, Streatham Common, London, SW16 6JZ · Lambeth Number of places 32 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Lambeth ## About this day nursery Cavendish Lodge Nurseries, encompassing both Cavendish Lodge and Dove House, offers exceptional day care within a double-fronted villa and a purpose-built facility, respectively, both located in Streatham. Both nurseries cater to children aged 6 months up to 5 years, ensuring a consistent approach to early years education across their settings. They provide a nurturing environment for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, focusing on comprehensive childcare. The nurseries also prioritise communication and engagement with parents, providing resources such as injury report forms for incidents outside of nursery, important dates including bank holidays and Christmas closures, and access to their seasonal menus. They further encourage parent involvement through feedback mechanisms and provide information on ordering nursery uniforms. The day nursery group emphasises a considerate and kind approach to their operations, extending to practical aspects like parking. What it's like Children arrive happy and ready to learn. Staff greet children warmly and take time to ask them how they are, which helps children to feel safe and secure. The daily routine offers extended time for children to focus on their play, and they have free-flow access to the outdoors, supporting their well-being. ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.cavendishlodgenurseries.co.uk/) ## Key facts Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cavendish Playhouse Last inspected 19 June 2024 · Harriet Wolfe 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 Inspector highlights - Leaders ensure that the curriculum is ambitious, well sequenced and challenging for all children. - Staff have built positive partnerships with local schools and work closely with external agencies to support children with SEND. - Children are engaged in their play and are able to focus on activities of their choice for long periods. - Staff and children demonstrate good manners, creating a calm and respectful environment. - Children enjoy freshly cooked meals and learn about developing healthy lifestyles through daily routines. Areas to develop - 1 consider the organisation of group times to enable all children to remain focused in their learning. Inspection #10350783 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253600) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers speak positively about the nursery. > They describe staff as 'nurturing', 'caring' and 'attentive'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The curriculum is ambitious for all children. As a result, all children are making good overall progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The nursery works closely with external agencies to support children with SEND and staff implement recommended strategies to support learning. Outdoor space The daily routine offers extended time for children to focus on their play. Children have free-flow access to the outdoors, which supports their well-being. Children have lots of opportunities to jump, run, scoot, climb and manoeuvre equipment, supporting their physical skills. ## Google Reviews of Cavendish Playhouse 4.9 (28 Google reviews) Alice and Luke 7 months ago I would highly recommend Cavendish Lodge to anyone looking for a nursery in this area. Our son has been at Cavendish Lodge for a year now, and we couldn’t be happier! The staff are all incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to each child’s well-being and development. The atmosphere is warm and nurturing, and it’s clear how much love and effort goes into everything they do. We’ve seen our son grow in confidence and happiness thanks to the amazing team. We are moving house in a few weeks time, and we are so sad that our son will have to leave Cavendish - I know we will struggle to find a nursery as great as this one! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25STVdHNHdOVUV6YkRNNU1tdFRVVEZtUVVweWJFRRAB!2m1!1s0x48760685df0a7b41:0xd76664e06944838f) Ben Duggan 2 months ago The best nursery! Such a positive experience of the Robins room (we only left because we moved out of London). Jamie was such an amazing key worker for our son. We will forever hold such fond memories of this place. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoNFgwVkdiV0pYV0RSell6UnpjMkpQVW0xRlRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x48760685df0a7b41:0xd76664e06944838f) Joe Mifsud 7 months ago Cavendish lodge is by far the best nursery in the area. Our son was in Dove house for 2 years and he loved every minute of it. The attention to detail all the staff put into each day is amazing. The staff are kind and welcoming. The outdoor space is incredible. The indoor spaces are well thought out and clean. The food is fantastic and all made on site. The support staff are brilliant and all the communication from start to finish with the nursery was excellent. We can't recommend Cavendish Lodge highly enough. A truly incredible place. Thank you Dove House crew for a brilliant 2 years. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twMWFrbG1ZM0JxVkVNM1JEQlBSRUUzUkhCVE1tYxAB!2m1!1s0x48760685df0a7b41:0xd76664e06944838f) Abigail Pike 8 months ago Cavendish Lodge really was worth every penny. In all my son's time there (he started at 11 months and is now 4.6 years), I've never had doubts about the quality of care provided- it is second to none. Every single person who we've dealt with has been so caring and nurturing to my son (and now my daughter). They hire the best of the best and very rarely do you have staff leaving beyond internal promotions, which tells you what a fantastic place it is to work. I have no doubt they prioritise the staff wellbeing as well as the children which makes for such a lovely environment where everyone seems happy. I'm glad I have my daughter going through the nursery now as it will be with a heavy heart that we eventually say goodbye. Cavendish have prepared my son for school to such an advanced level and have instilled a love of learning through play. He's obsessed with reading/writing/drawing/learning new things and know a lot of that has come from nursery. My kids always come out smiling and there have been so few tears at drop off, a testament to how great a job they're doing indoors. Thank you for giving my boy (and now our daughter) the best start in life. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ObVZIQnpYeTFFVDFOdVoyRjJSRnByV1ZJNVpHYxAB!2m1!1s0x48760685df0a7b41:0xd76664e06944838f) yanique townsend 6 months ago Cavendish lodge nursery is a good nursery the staff look after the children very well across each room baby room, toddler and pre-school and staff and management care about the children well being that they in a good happy environment coming to nursery and learning with a smile on their face. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT213eVNFNU9ZbmhzTjFCTFJWaHhiVlJ3UnpGMWNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x48760685df0a7b41:0xd76664e06944838f) Reviews from Google for Cavendish Playhouse. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=15521204080780542863&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 19 June 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253600) ## Frequently asked about Cavendish Playhouse ### What do Cavendish Playhouse fees say? ### How did Cavendish Playhouse do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How is Cavendish Playhouse classified by Ofsted? ### What do parents say about Cavendish Playhouse? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cavendish Playhouse. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Cavendish Lodge Nursery London · SW16 6JZ 4.9(28 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cavendish-lodge-nursery-sw16-6jz-ey413099 - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Lewin Pre-School London · SW16 6JA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lewin-pre-school-sw16-6ja-ey461099 - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Cavendish Lodge Nursery School London · SW16 6JT 4.9(28 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cavendish-lodge-nursery-school-sw16-6jt-ey338408 - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Pathfield Nursery London · SW16 5NW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pathfield-nursery-sw16-5nw-ey421057 - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Hyderi Nursery London · SW16 5PQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hyderi-nursery-sw16-5pq-ey549204 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Miss Potter's Garden at 388 Streatham Hub Nursery London · SW16 6HX 3.0(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/miss-potter-s-garden-at-388-streatham-hub-nursery-sw16-6hx-ey423134 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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