Opening hours
08:00-18:00, Mon-Fri
Clever Clogs Childcare
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
Number of places
58 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Bexley
About this day nursery
Clever Cloggs Nursery in Welling is an award-winning childcare provider for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating with extended hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery is situated on a spacious third of an acre, featuring its own mini-forest and designated gardens for each room, encouraging both indoor and outdoor exploration regardless of the weather.
With a capacity for 58 children, Clever Cloggs prides itself on a team of 20 fully trained staff members, all holding valid first aid certificates and continuously striving for professional development. The nursery offers a baby unit and age-specific learning to prepare children for full-time education, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, which emphasises learning through play.
They are committed to strong partnerships with parents, maintaining an open-door policy, and utilising an online journal called Tapestry to share each child's learning journey through photographs and observations. The nursery also offers onsite parking and is conveniently located near public transport links.
Our ethos
Clever Clogs follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, emphasising learning through play. They are committed to strong partnerships with parents through an open-door policy and use of an online journal (Tapestry) to share children's learning journeys. The nursery also encourages indoor and outdoor exploration in its mini-forest and gardens.
What it's like
Children enter this calm and safe setting happily. They show high levels of confidence, and staff offer continuous praise and encouragement to help children develop resilience and positive self-esteem. Babies and young children settle quickly, forming secure attachments with their key person.
Award-winningExtensive outdoor space with mini-forestOpen all yearOnline learning journal (Tapestry)Experienced and dedicated staff
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day care, Sessional care service
Staff
20 fully trained staff members
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Clever Clogs Childcare
Last inspected 22 November 2022 · Natalie OLeary
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 enter this calm and safe setting happily. They show high levels of confidence, and staff offer continuous praise and encouragement to help children develop resilience and positive self-esteem. Babies and young children settle quickly, forming secure attachments with their key person.
Inspector highlights
- Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.
- The curriculum effectively considers children's interests.
- Overall, children's early language and communication is well supported.
- Children who learn best outdoors benefit from all areas of the curriculum being available within the expansive outside space.
- Staff embed diversity and inclusion within the setting.
Areas to develop
- 1Ensure that staff understand how to use effective questions and listen effectively to what children are trying to tell them so that conversations are meaningful.
- 2Develop consistency at promoting children's good hygiene habits and independence in all self-care tasks.
Inspection #10235074 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents describe the setting as 'nurturing' and staff as 'positive role models'.
Parents are happy with the communication that they receive from staff.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported within the setting. Staff put early referrals and interventions in place so that children can access the curriculum to their full potential.
Outdoor space
Children who learn best outdoors benefit from all areas of the curriculum being available within the expansive outside space. Children mark make on the floor with paints and chalk, and develop their mathematical knowledge through activities like designing treasure maps.
Parent Reviews of Clever Clogs Childcare
4.6
(20)
Frankie
11 months ago
Fantastic nursery, with lovely members of staff. My little lad and now my little girl both go and they have grown so much, the nursery has particularly helped my son who had speech delay, they were caring and understanding and now he’s improved ten fold. A massive shout out to a lady there called Sonia who was so supportive throughout. Thanks all.
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Ann Gladman
3 years ago
My 2 daughters have attended Clever Cloggs for the last 2 years and we continue to be over the moon with the wonderful care thats been provided. My eldest daughter has just started school and thanks to the staff at Clever Cloggs she is so well prepared for it. They have set her up so well that she is already beginning to read and write. My youngest daughter still goes and enjoys all the activities they do with her - honestly I don’t know how they keep coming up with new ideas! Choosing Clever Cloggs was the best decision we could have made and we would recommend them to anyone!
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Jessica Rumbold
5 years ago
We are delighted with Clever Cloggs, our child has been going here for 2 years and it has been a positive experience for the whole family. The staff are lovely, supportive and very kind. They have an excellent garden and activities and when I pick my daughter up I can see she is having a great time.
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Penny Cotton
5 years ago
My daughter started nursery at 10 months and will be leaving to start school in September. I am so thankful to the staff for taking care of her so well. We have had peace of mind everyday that she is in a good, safe environment. She loves going to Clever Cloggs, she feels loved, learns lots and has heaps of fun. As a parent I feel that she has had the best foundations for school.
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Peter Davies
5 years ago
Since reopening after COVID they've put in many safety measures that have put us at ease. Clever Cloggs had been recommended to us after we were unhappy with our previous nursery, and we're very glad we made the move. The facilities, toys and activities are good, but its the staff that this place amazing. Our son gets very excited every time he goes. Very high standard of care, and makes our lives as parents so much easier.
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Inspection history
Date: October 2011
- November 2022Good
- January 2017Good
- March 2013Good
- October 2011Outstanding
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