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Ceres Nursery Working Mums Daycare & Preschool in London (SW14 7HJ)

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Former Green School, 69 Lower Richmond Road, London, SW14 7HJ · Richmond upon Thames
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames

About this day nursery

Working Mums Day care & Pre-School, established in 1992, is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare that fosters confidence and curiosity in young learners. The nursery creates a welcoming, home-like atmosphere where children feel secure and happy.

Their experienced early years educators support child-led play and discovery, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The curriculum emphasises independence, resilience, and social skills, laying strong foundations for lifelong learning.

Outdoor learning is a core component of their curriculum, and healthy, home-cooked meals are prepared daily. The nursery prides itself on its passionate and dedicated staff and its strong partnership with families, ensuring children thrive and make significant developmental progress.

Our ethos

Ceres Nursery Ltd is committed to fostering confidence and curiosity in young learners by supporting child-led play and discovery within the EYFS framework. They prioritise independence, resilience, and social skills, with outdoor learning and a strong family partnership to ensure children thrive.

What it's like

Staff are calm, gentle and caring, providing plenty of cuddles and soothing words, especially in the baby room, to support emotional well-being. Daily routines are well-organised, creating a tranquil atmosphere that allows children to play happily. Staff have clear expectations for behaviour and teach children to share, take turns, and play cooperatively, helping them to feel safe and secure.

Established 1992Home-cooked mealsOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
  • Registration fee£100.00 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks in a year

Age range

9 months old, as well as for 2-year-olds and 3 - 4-year-olds

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ceres Nursery Working Mums Daycare & Preschool

Last inspected 2 April 2025 · Marisol Hernandez-Garn

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

Staff are calm, gentle and caring, providing plenty of cuddles and soothing words, especially in the baby room, to support emotional well-being. Daily routines are well-organised, creating a tranquil atmosphere that allows children to play happily. Staff have clear expectations for behaviour and teach children to share, take turns, and play cooperatively, helping them to feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team is passionate and provides a strong foundation in education for all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Staff observe and assess children's learning accurately, focusing on promoting self-care and independence skills.
  • Parents and carers are delighted with the service, reporting a "nurturing and loving" environment and praising regular communication.
  • Management supports staff professional development and well-being, leading to motivated staff and effective teaching strategies.
  • Staff help children make good progress from their starting points, enhancing mathematical skills and building close relationships with children.

Areas to develop

  • 1encourage staff to take advantage of opportunities to extend children's learning, particularly during spontaneous play
  • 2explore additional ways for older children to deepen their understanding of their surroundings.
Inspection #10372126 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Babies enjoy exploring toy dinosaurs at the sand tray in the garden. Older children have fewer opportunities to take their learning outside of the nursery to deepen their experiences.

Parent Reviews of Ceres Nursery Working Mums Daycare & Preschool

5.0
(3)
Maya El Khoury
2 years ago

Working Mums Mortlake is a great nursery for all children. My son went there and my daughter is currently there and I cant but highly recommend it. My daughter started nursery when she was 10 months ever since then the nursery has been a second home for her. She has grown so much and is learning a lot and every day she is so happy to go to nursery which makes us parents so happy and relaxed. Moreover, the staff is very friendly , loving and caring. They know my daughter really well and she loves them all so much. Also, the nursery staff is always there to listen to us and help us in anything needed. The consistency in staff is also great. I also love that we get to see what our child is doing weekly using ILD. It helps us parents really know what they are doing. I am so happy with the nursery and can't recommend it enough.

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Tancrède Chazallet
2 years ago

A fantastic place with a dedicated and hardworking team. We’ve seen our little one thrive and learn a lot here, kids get a lot of 1 to 1 time with teachers and make fantastic progress. They go out in the garden everyday, they craft something everyday, they craft something special for mother’s and father’s day.

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Harry Martin
2 years ago

Both my daughters have gone to this nursery at some time in the last 5 years. Would highly recommend. We are huge fans of Jenny and her team.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2010

  • April 2025Good
  • April 2019Good
  • July 2015Good
  • September 2010Good

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