Opening hours
8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays
Collingham Gardens Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Camden
About this day nursery
Collingham Gardens Nursery, established in 2012, operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. This childcare setting, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022, caters to children aged 2 to 4 years.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children spending a significant portion of their day exploring and playing in an impressive and extensive outdoor garden. This environment fosters their physical stamina and encourages imaginative play, as noted by parents who speak fondly of their children enjoying nature outdoors.
The curriculum is designed to develop children's imaginations, conversations, and social skills. Staff are adept at engaging children in meaningful discussions, helping them to develop wide vocabularies and strong conversational abilities.
The nursery provides robust support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring individualised care and strong progress through appropriate use of additional funding and close collaboration with external professionals. Children are encouraged to be proud of their diverse cultures and languages, learning about different traditions through creative activities.
The nursery also focuses on practical early number skills, incorporating counting and discussions about measurement into daily routines.
What it's like
Children learn to develop their imaginations, conversations and social skills extremely well at this wonderful nursery. The impressive and extensive outdoor garden is a hub of discovery and wonder for them. Children spend the majority of their day playing and exploring adventurously in the fresh air.
Focus on outdoor learningStrong SEND supportDevelops imaginationPromotes cultural awarenessGood early number skillsExcellent physical stamina
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Collingham Gardens Nursery
Last inspected 18 November 2022 · Olivia Awolola
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Actions the provider must take
- The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.
What it's like to attend
Children learn to develop their imaginations, conversations and social skills extremely well at this wonderful nursery. The impressive and extensive outdoor garden is a hub of discovery and wonder for them. Children spend the majority of their day playing and exploring adventurously in the fresh air.
Inspector highlights
- Children learn new words and widen vocabularies with staff support.
- Children are keen, curious learners and behave well.
- Staff encourage children to be proud of their different cultures and languages.
- Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong.
- Staff help children to develop good early number skills in practical ways.
Areas to develop
- 1provide opportunities for children to learn to manage their own personal hygiene, such as wiping their own noses
- 2continue with the agreed arrangements for the handover of leadership to the new management committee.
Inspection #10261774 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak fondly of the nursery.
They say that their children really enjoy playing and exploring in nature outdoors.
Parents recognise their children's good progress in their language and physical ability.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Leaders use additional funding appropriately, ensuring children with SEND receive individualised support and make the best possible progress.
Outdoor space
The impressive and extensive outdoor garden is a hub of discovery and wonder for children. Children spend the majority of their day playing and exploring adventurously in the fresh air, building excellent physical stamina.
Parent Reviews of Collingham Gardens Nursery
4.8
(22)
Clare
7 months ago
We feel so lucky to have found this wonderful nursery in the heart of London. It’s tough to find somewhere so outdoorsy in Central London, and our child absolutely thrives being able to play and learn outside every day. The staff are caring, wholesome, and genuinely know each child, which makes the nursery feel very personal and special. The community here is warm and welcoming, and we couldn’t be happier to see our child growing, learning, and exploring the world in such a lovely environment.
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Yusuke Nagashima
8 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. Our little boy loves going and has made so many wonderful friends. The staff are incredibly kind, caring and nurturing, and he adores them. We especially love the focus on outdoor play and exploration. The children have the freedom to discover, create and get muddy in the garden and mud kitchen. He comes home every day happy, content and full of stories about his adventures. There is such a lovely sense of community here and we recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a warm and welcoming place where children can truly thrive.
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Nadia Tahir
7 months ago
Collingham Gardens is such a wonderful nursery. The staff are amazing. They have such a nice outdoor space which my son absolutely loves, and he comes out happy and excited every day. We’re so glad to have found this nursery and would highly recommend it! 😊
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Alex Gillingham
7 months ago
Absolutely brilliant place! Our kiddo has been here for a year- so so happy. Amazing staff, space for play, caring and professional staff , fresh made meals. We’re Really really happy we’ve found this special place. Our kid is building curiosity, kindness, imagination and finding new friends! 100% recommend.
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C-M HM
7 months ago
Couldn't be happier with the nursery. The staff are amazing, attentive and patient, the large outdoor wooded space gives my toddler a new adventure every day and the location itself is spectacular. My little boy comes home with a beaming smile everytime.
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Inspection history
Date: January 2013
- November 2022Good
- November 2019Good
- January 2013Outstanding
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