Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Daffodils Day Nursery in London

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·
5.0(3 parent reviews) ·189 Norbury Crescent, LONDON, SW16 4JX · Croydon
Number of places
18 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Daffodils Day Nursery, established in 1995, offers childcare across four locations in South West London for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Each setting is equipped with excellent facilities and supported by a dedicated team of staff.

The nursery provides various childcare options, including provisions for children eligible for government funding. They collaborate closely with Early Years Teams and are registered with Ofsted, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Daffodils aims to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children's development while also offering flexibility and support to families regarding childcare costs and funding opportunities. Parents have praised the nursery for its helpful staff and safe, friendly atmosphere.

What it's like

Children and parents are warmly welcomed into this small, friendly setting. Children enjoy attending the nursery and have excellent relationships with staff, making them feel safe and secure and confident to explore. Managers have worked hard to develop an effective curriculum, which supports staff in planning and delivering learning intentions.

Established since 1995Accepts government fundingOfsted registeredFour London locations

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm

Age range

3 months and 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Daffodils Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 February 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 and parents are warmly welcomed into this small, friendly setting. Children enjoy attending the nursery and have excellent relationships with staff, making them feel safe and secure and confident to explore. Managers have worked hard to develop an effective curriculum, which supports staff in planning and delivering learning intentions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy attending the nursery and have excellent relationships with staff.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
  • Children's behaviour is good; they play happily and help each other.
  • Children make the most of being outside and develop their gross motor skills and resilience.
  • Children benefit from very kind and caring interactions from well-qualified staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the implementation of the curriculum to ensure all children benefit from focused activities that engage them and fully support their learning
  • 2strengthen staff's role modelling of language to help children develop their language skills to a higher level.
Inspection #10262952 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the staff.

Parents comment that staff are compassionate and loving. This reassures them that their child is being cared for.

They mention activities shared by the nursery that have helped them to extend their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The special educational needs coordinator is proactive in recognising concerns and supporting children. Staff work closely with families and other professionals to build targets and support.

Outdoor space

Children make the most of being outside and develop their gross motor skills. They build resilience as they climb, negotiate space on bicycles and balance on see-saws.

Parent Reviews of Daffodils Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
Faduma Adan
6 years ago

I am forever grateful to the support I received from all the staff. My son has autism and they helped him settle in and made him feel comfortable and loved. He didn’t even had a tantrum on his first day. Before he started nursery I was worried how he will fit in when he starts school, but now am more than confident that he will be just fine. He is even going to mainstream and has made so much improvement while attending the nursery. Thank you all for giving my son a chance. We will definitely miss you all.

Read on Google
Mariana Mykele
6 years ago

Amazing setting with wonderful and caring educators. Beautiful resources and a good place for your little ones to make their first developing steps. My son goes here, would recommend this nursery 100%

Read on Google
Ben Pester
3 years ago

A fantastic nursery. My son has been there from the age of 1 - 4 and enjoyed himself all the way through.

Read on Google

Reviews from Google for Daffodils Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps

Inspection history

Date: November 2010

  • February 2023Good
  • April 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • November 2010Good

Frequently asked about Daffodils Day Nursery

Nearby day nurseries in LONDON

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Daffodils Day Nursery.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more