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Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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4.9(23 parent reviews) ·18 The Birches Swanley Park, The Birches, Swanley, BR8 7YL · Kent
Number of places
125 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery, established in October 2023, is a purpose-built facility nestled within the picturesque Swanley Park. The nursery caters to children from three months old until they transition to school, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment.

It boasts specially designed rooms for various age groups, including a bespoke baby room, and a spacious garden for outdoor learning and play. The nursery operates from 7 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and benefits from its convenient location within walking distance of Swanley Railway Station and local amenities.

Children regularly enjoy educational outings to local spots like the library and fire station, as well as engaging excursions to places such as farms and beaches, fostering a strong connection with the local community. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, emphasising a play-based approach to learning.

Activities are carefully planned based on each child's individual interests and needs, covering seven key areas of development. A dedicated Key Person supports each child's learning journey, and the nursery works closely with parents to ensure a safe, happy, and enriching experience for all children.

They also welcome children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), providing a supportive and inclusive environment with a trained SEND Lead.

Our ethos

The nursery follows the EYFS framework, employing a play-based learning approach that tailors activities to each child's interests and needs, supported by a Key Person and a commitment to inclusivity for children with SEN.

What it's like

Staff provide warm and nurturing care for children, particularly those needing emotional support, and work closely with parents to support children and help them settle quickly. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, promoting positive conduct throughout the nursery. They respond to children's emerging interests, incorporating sensory play like using flour for toddlers to strengthen small muscles.

Purpose-built nurseryLocated in Swanley ParkPlay-based EYFS curriculumOutdoor learning focusInclusive SEN support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7am until 6.30pm

Age range

3 months to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 April 2024 · Hayley Kiely

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

Staff provide warm and nurturing care for children, particularly those needing emotional support, and work closely with parents to support children and help them settle quickly. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, promoting positive conduct throughout the nursery. They respond to children's emerging interests, incorporating sensory play like using flour for toddlers to strengthen small muscles.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders work with staff to implement a curriculum that supports children to learn new skills and knowledge.
  • Leaders implement effective strategies to support staff to strengthen their practice.
  • Staff have good knowledge of their key children and respond promptly when children are not making expected progress.
  • Staff communicate effectively with each other to ensure children are supervised well.
  • Children of all ages receive effective support to build on their ability to do things for themselves.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff skills in recognising when to interact with children to support and extend their learning.
Inspection #10334607 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) works closely with parents, staff and external agencies to implement effective support for children. This helps children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to gain valuable skills and knowledge. Staff use clear and simple language, which helps children with SEND to develop their range of vocabulary.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy experiencing the world around them as they take part in a bug hunt in the park. Staff capture children's interests by showing them things such as snail shells and different insects.

Parent Reviews of Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery

4.9
(23)
Jessica
4 years ago

Both my children have attended this nursery. My little one is leaving in September to go to big school and I know he will miss it. The nursery is constantly evolving to improve the activities and help with the development of the children. The staff is absolutely amazing. Their opening hours are a major plus as well since it provides flexibility for working parents. I would definitely recommend this nursery, my children have loved it and we have appreciated what the staff has done for them over the years.

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Niamh Clarke
4 years ago

My daughter has been going here for over 3 years, and has always absolutely loved it. The staff are amazing and so friendly and as a parent they have always been so helpful whenever I have needed them. When I had my second daughter, I didn't even hesitate in signing her up to start this September. The activities which they do with the children are brilliant, and my daughter has learnt so much. In my opinion they have also handled everything to do with the pandemic impeccably, which really put my mind at rest.

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Susan gbenro
4 years ago

My son is happy to go to nursery everyday. He comes home happy and i have seen a great improvement with his learning. He is only 3 years old. The staff are friendly and always professional and ready to help. Would recomend this nursery to anyone.

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Aimee Philpott
4 years ago

Really good nursery my son has been going since he was about 18 months and is 4 now getting ready for school.. hes speech and learning has grown so much since he started they helped potty train and was clean within a week. The staff are great and is nice for the children to have key workers assigned to them! Tapestry is updated weekly with lots of pictures and videos and all the imput they have done for that week! Can’t fault them especially in the last 18 months during Covid! Definitely recommend this nursery for your little ones

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angel francis
4 years ago

Amazing staff who love what they do and this shines through. My little girl has attended this nursery for 4 months and has learned so much already. Shes comes out happy & smiling. Highly reccomended. So glad i choose this nursery for my little one. 😁👌 Shes well looked after and cared for. Thank you to all the staff at dawn to dusk.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 April 2024

Good

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

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