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Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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3.7(3 parent reviews)
·All Saints Church Hall, London, SE26 5EP · Lewisham
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Cornerstone Under 5s is a pre-school located in London, dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Their mission is rooted in a belief that every child should experience a safe, happy, and intellectually engaging space where they can thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

The pre-school fosters a strong partnership with parents, striving to equip each child with essential skills through a diverse range of play experiences. They aim to build a solid educational foundation, helping children develop confidence and pride in their achievements.

The curriculum aligns with the latest Early Years Foundation Stage framework for children aged 0-5, ensuring optimal outcomes. Cornerstone Under 5s operates with a Christian ethos, while also respecting other faiths, and is accredited by the Early Years Alliance, demonstrating their commitment to quality.

Our ethos

Here at the Cornerstone Under 5s we believe that every child needs to know God’s love. The Cornerstone Under 5s seeks to provide a safe, secure, happy and stimulating environment where children can grow spiritually, educationally, emotionally and socially. We seek to work with children and parents in a spirit of partnership to ensure each child has the opportunity to develop essential skills and abilities through a selection of play experiences within a healthy, enjoyable and safe atmosphere. This provides a firm foundation for each child starting education, so that they can become confident and proud of what they have achieved. We strive for the best outcomes for the children through the latest Early Years Foundation Stage for children ages 0-5. We are a Church based group and have a Christian ethos, which also enables us to respect other faiths.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery happy and ready to learn, settling quickly and forming good emotional attachments with staff. Babies explore sensory activities, supporting their communication and language development. Older children develop imagination and creativity through role play and retelling stories. Staff role model good social skills and promote independence by encouraging children to serve themselves and scrape plates, fostering an understanding of food.

Christian EthosEarly Years Alliance AccreditedPartnership with Parents

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Morning sessions run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with structured activities starting at 9:30 AM. Afternoon sessions run from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, with structured activities starting at 1:00 PM. A lunch club is available from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 20 January 2023 · Christel Brown

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 arrive at the nursery happy and ready to learn, settling quickly and forming good emotional attachments with staff. Babies explore sensory activities, supporting their communication and language development. Older children develop imagination and creativity through role play and retelling stories. Staff role model good social skills and promote independence by encouraging children to serve themselves and scrape plates, fostering an understanding of food.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team has high expectations of children and staff.
  • Staff observe children's interactions and extend their learning through open-ended questions, singing, and storytelling.
  • Children's progress is monitored closely and the learning offered is adaptable.
  • There is a strong sense of community within the nursery, and parents are kept up to date on their child's progress.
  • Leaders hold weekly meetings with staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that leaders are consistently monitoring the implementation of the curriculum to make sure that children are challenged across the setting
  • 2continue to develop the outdoor space to ensure that children's opportunities for physical development are strengthened.
Inspection #10263451 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of staff and say how happy their children are.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator understands the local referral procedures and knows how to access additional support and advice for children.

Outdoor space

Children are able to make choices about indoor and outdoor learning. In the garden, they are able to enjoy outdoor play, but obstacles can cause frustration and limit opportunities to strengthen their physical skills.

Parent Reviews of Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School

3.7
(3)
Josefina Sobe Mangue
2 years ago

I went to this nursery because they have a place for my son. I attended to the tour and I was verbally offer a place before Christmas. I gave notice on the current nursery and I did not hear from cornerstone never ever again after sending emails and phone calls. Now I have been forced to request annual leave at work and have to stay at home with my son because he has no where to attend. Very professional and trustworthy!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2017

  • January 2023Good
  • May 2017Good

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