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The Daffodils family has been a breathe of fresh air to our parenting, the immense support and family community built is priceless. Potty-training became a walk in the park because of the support and education that they provided us. It is very evident that all the children are very happy and well taken care of, they are always clean, smiling and playing together. I am saddened that I will not have the daily morning and evening chats at the door with the lovely staff after the summer. My daughter refers to the staff as aunties and she has so much love and respect for them, they make her feel special as they do with all the kids that are in their care. Home away from Home, Family Connections cemented.", "datePublished": "2022-06-13T14:58:44.994082Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sabina Begum-Hossain" }, "reviewBody": "Fantastic nursery.\nBoth my boys have gone here.\nThe Manager is amazing and really focussed on the children.\nStaff are very friendly, warm, caring and polite.\n\nIt's a great place for your children. I never once worried when I dropped my children off.", "datePublished": "2018-06-22T22:29:31.296Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Angie Fernandes" }, "reviewBody": "I am delighted to have met you and entrusted you with the safety and education of my son, we are Spanish speakers and have always done the best to understand my son's needs, also ours as parents. The extremely attentive and caring staff 100% recommended !!!", "datePublished": "2021-05-28T19:54:08.307858Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Humayra Kadir" }, "reviewBody": "Are the parents aware that the kids are sprayed with water when they “misbehave”? Where does it teach that in EYFS? 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Daffodils # Daffodils Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 4.5 (8 Google reviews) · 269 Norbury Avenue, LONDON, SW16 3RN · Croydon Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Croydon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Daffodils Nursery, established in 1995, offers childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years across four locations in South West London. The nurseries pride themselves on providing exceptional facilities and a dedicated team of staff. They offer a range of flexible childcare options, including provisions for children eligible for government funding. Daffodils Nursery works in close collaboration with Early Years Teams and is registered with Ofsted, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The curriculum focuses on providing a stimulating environment that supports children's development, and the day nursery emphasises healthy food and nutrition. They also offer resources and guidance for parents to continue learning at home. Fees are calculated on a daily or weekly basis, varying with the child's attendance, and are payable weekly, monthly, or termly. The day nursery participates in various government schemes to assist families with childcare costs, making quality early education accessible. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery excited, and staff help them settle in by learning about their home life. Babies enjoy messy play, exploring rice with their fingers, while staff use simple language to describe actions, supporting emergent language development. Staff also teach children about health and well-being. Established 1995 Four London Branches Accepts Government Funding Ofsted Registered ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Daffodils Last inspected 8 May 2024 · Rebecca Hurst 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 excited, and staff help them settle in by learning about their home life. Babies enjoy messy play, exploring rice with their fingers, while staff use simple language to describe actions, supporting emergent language development. Staff also teach children about health and well-being. Inspector highlights - Leaders have made good progress since the last inspection. - Staff are fully aware of their roles in providing a good-quality curriculum and teaching. - Staff now complete thorough daily safety checks to make sure that areas are safe for children to play in and get down to children's levels to check for hazards. - Children readily remind others that 'sharing is caring' as they learn how to take turns with resources. - Older children enjoy learning new information and communication technology skills, including controlling a mouse and playing educational games. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to understand the importance of children having their own personal space to learn in - 2 teach staff to be able to identify when to change activities to maximise children's learning opportunities. Inspection #10302244 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249252) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Daffodils Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10302244 Lead inspector Rebecca Hurst Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249252)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408250) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.daffodilsnursery.com) 269 Norbury Avenue, LONDON, SW16 3RN ## Explore day nurseries near LONDON - [Day nurseries in LONDON](/search?q=LONDON) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=daffodils-sw16-3rn-ey408250) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents feel that staff are warm and welcoming. “ > They explain how staff are extremely positive towards different religions and work with them to make sure that children are included during certain celebrations. “ > Parents also discuss how staff listen to their feedback and provide suggestions for activities they can carry out at home to further support their children's learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff make good use of picture cards, especially in the toddler room, to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use these to help children to understand what is happening next with routines and to ask them what they wish to play with. Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to further support children's development. Outdoor space Staff teach children about their own safety by having them ride bicycles around the garden. They talk to children about traffic lights and what to do when the colours change, helping children learn colours and what to do when they see them. ## Google Reviews of Daffodils 4.5 (8 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLSSb0uOSdlnNViI9L_Mhi9qdDn5o1Gtlqdf3eYCZL5JRayHw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jeanette B 3 years ago My daughter is with Daffodils, Norbury Avenue branch almost 3 years and she will be off to pre-school in September. The Daffodils family has been a breathe of fresh air to our parenting, the immense support and family community built is priceless. Potty-training became a walk in the park because of the support and education that they provided us. It is very evident that all the children are very happy and well taken care of, they are always clean, smiling and playing together. I am saddened that I will not have the daily morning and evening chats at the door with the lovely staff after the summer. My daughter refers to the staff as aunties and she has so much love and respect for them, they make her feel special as they do with all the kids that are in their care. Home away from Home, Family Connections cemented. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPcWFhSWlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487606955053446d:0xd50f8bb95f2861bb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJDu-ZyNP5XMRU3rf1i9ce62dMznb_mPbAvAbRO4pGTiHeqJQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sabina Begum-Hossain 7 years ago Fantastic nursery. Both my boys have gone here. The Manager is amazing and really focussed on the children. Staff are very friendly, warm, caring and polite. It's a great place for your children. I never once worried when I dropped my children off. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRZ002X21RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487606955053446d:0xd50f8bb95f2861bb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXWibSeSaLLw9o0aPeT8TDU6Pw6BfxxOMLovEXG4fuM7BqILhSxEQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Angie Fernandes 4 years ago I am delighted to have met you and entrusted you with the safety and education of my son, we are Spanish speakers and have always done the best to understand my son's needs, also ours as parents. The extremely attentive and caring staff 100% recommended !!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxOUpURVZnEAE!2m1!1s0x487606955053446d:0xd50f8bb95f2861bb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK4VGBXRQ_Q3gQAuvwu2L0UQHinttP0RxLhAJZBZvS0fAWiog=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Humayra Kadir 2 years ago Are the parents aware that the kids are sprayed with water when they “misbehave”? Where does it teach that in EYFS? Don’t scare or punish a child into not doing a behaviour, redirect them and figure out what is the unmet need. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKNzduNE1BEAE!2m1!1s0x487606955053446d:0xd50f8bb95f2861bb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJNTJ6CIA5KSW4oXCvp-XbLr-CK-x_oFb_ZVUmCV_tCgvIbXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jason Hurnaum 4 years ago Fantastic nursery. My daughter is super happy there. The staff are terrific! Can’t recommend them highly enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMydEp6VU93EAE!2m1!1s0x487606955053446d:0xd50f8bb95f2861bb) Reviews from Google for Daffodils. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15352643283011002811&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: May 2010 - May 2024 Good - June 2023 Requires improvement - December 2017 Good - November 2013 Good - May 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Daffodils ### What size of nursery is Daffodils? ### How does Daffodils support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Daffodils? ### When is Daffodils open? ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Daffodils. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Purple Panda Nursery London · SW16 4JS 5.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-sw16-4js-ey463886) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Daffodils Day Nursery London · SW16 4JX ](/nursery/daffodils-day-nursery-sw16-4jx-ey408271) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Growing Beans Nursery -Preschool London · SW16 4AN 5.0(14 Google reviews) ](/nursery/growing-beans-nursery-preschool-sw16-4an-2656107) - [ Provider closed 0.3 mi ### Learning Revolution London · SW16 4AN 4.7(13 Google reviews) ](/nursery/learning-revolution-ltd-sw16-4an-2745283) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Ladels Day Nursery Thornton Heath · CR7 8BQ 4.7(47 Google reviews) ](/nursery/ladels-day-nursery-limited-cr7-8bq-ey384154) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Playhouse Montessori London · SW16 4SB ](/nursery/playhouse-montessori-sw16-4sb-ey339849) [See all nurseries in LONDON →](/search?q=LONDON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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