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Colourbox Childcare Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(3 Google reviews)
·385 Ivydale Road, London, SE15 3ED · Southwark
Number of places
13 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Southwark

About this day nursery

Colourbox Nursery is a nurturing early years setting that prioritises high-quality childcare and education for young children. Operating from a warm, home-like environment, the day nursery caters to children from six months to five years old, fostering individual growth within a diverse community.

The dedicated team, some with over 15 years of experience, implements the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework to create stimulating and challenging activities tailored to each child's interests. They believe in providing first-hand experiences through play, ensuring a safe, inviting, and enriching atmosphere for learning and development.

The day nursery values strong partnerships with parents, acknowledging their crucial role as primary educators in their child's early years. Staff maintain open communication, providing regular updates on children's progress through an electronic journal called ‘Baby's Days’ and detailed verbal feedback at the end of each session.

This collaborative approach aims to support children in developing a strong sense of self, confidence, and respect for others, in line with promoting 'British Values'.

Our ethos

At Colourbox Nursery, we strive to create a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where every child feels physically and emotionally safe. Colourbox Nursery works towards supporting children so they can develop a strong and positive sense of themselves. We give children the opportunity to feel confident, speak and have their own opinions valued. We promote 'British Values' which lays emphasis on tolerance and a democratic society where freedom of speech lives comfortably alongside respect for all. Children at Colourbox Nursery are thought and shown fun ways we promote British Values and this is impeded in our activities.

What it's like

Children are safe and happy at this intimate, home-from-home setting, forming close attachments with kind and caring staff. They are excited about choosing from a range of activities and show respect towards their friends. Children have many opportunities to access fresh air and thrive in the inspiring garden.

Home-from-home settingExperienced and dedicated teamStrong parent partnershipUses "Baby's Days" digital journalPromotes British Values

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Staff

A team with over 15 years of childcare experience

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Colourbox Childcare Nursery

Last inspected 31 March 2023

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 safe and happy at this intimate, home-from-home setting, forming close attachments with kind and caring staff. They are excited about choosing from a range of activities and show respect towards their friends. Children have many opportunities to access fresh air and thrive in the inspiring garden.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are safe and happy and form close attachments with staff.
  • Children have many opportunities to access fresh air and thrive in the inspiring garden.
  • Staff know children well and use additional funding to promote their well-being and learning.
  • Children behave well and listen to instructions during daily routines.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, and parents speak highly about the staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1further improve hygiene procedures to maximise children's well-being at all times
  • 2review activities planned to ensure more-able children have the best possible opportunities to be more independent and ready for school.
Inspection #10276077 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager considers how to use any additional funding to promote children's well-being and learning. For example, staff attend training and create story sacks, which helps to develop children's concentration and builds on their communication and language skills. All children, including those who receive additional funding, make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of opportunities to access fresh air and thrive in the inspiring garden. For example, older children enjoy exploring what has been added to the imaginative 'fairy garden'. Babies and toddlers confidently move around using different types of bikes and trikes.

Google Reviews of Colourbox Childcare Nursery

5.0
(3 Google reviews)
Yuanpei Zhou
6 months ago

I would like to express my appreciation for this nursery. The admin staff, Deborah, has been very responsive and recommended the best solution for us. The nursery manager, Alicia, is always cheerful and clearly passionate about education. My daughter’s teachers, Vanessa and Magen, are very encouraging and always keep me updated when I pick her up. My daughter truly enjoys her time at the nursery.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

31 March 2023

Good

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

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