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Dawny's Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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4.6(42 parent reviews) ·The Hub, Chertsey Road, Addlestone, KT15 2EP · Surrey
Number of places
122 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Dawny's Nursery & Pre-School, located in Addlestone, is dedicated to fostering a supportive and stimulating environment for both children and staff. Their core philosophy, "Constant and Never-Ending Improvement through Holistic Wellbeing," emphasises personalised development and growth for every individual.

They strive for excellence, aiming to provide a high-quality, engaging environment that ignites a lifelong love of learning in children. Dawny's believes in the power of community, recognising that strong parent partnerships and local ties are crucial in raising well-rounded, conscientious citizens.

The nursery is committed to supporting families and views itself as part of a larger village, ensuring children receive comprehensive care and guidance. They encourage visits to experience their offerings firsthand and maintain an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Our ethos

Dawny's Nursery & Pre-School's philosophy is "Constant and Never-Ending Improvement through Holistic Wellbeing," focusing on personalised development and a love of lifelong learning. They value community, strong parent partnerships, and raising well-rounded citizens.

What it's like

Managers and staff greet children and their families warmly as they arrive. Children are happy to see staff and are eager to start their day. Children show their confidence as they freely explore the resources and learning experiences that staff provide.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 7:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dawny's Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 27 June 2025

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

Managers and staff greet children and their families warmly as they arrive. Children are happy to see staff and are eager to start their day. Children show their confidence as they freely explore the resources and learning experiences that staff provide.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders plan and implement a well-thought-out curriculum.
  • Leaders are successful in identifying children who may need extra support, such as children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Staff are positive role models to children, which contributes to their good behaviour.
  • Staff plan many opportunities to help promote children's independence and self-help skills.
  • Partnerships with parents is a real strength of the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently implement planned teaching strategies for children with SEND to support their communication and language skills
  • 2provide all children with opportunities to develop their independence skills during mealtimes.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders are successful in identifying children who may need extra support, such as children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work closely with parents and other professionals to put targeted plans in place. Leaders use additional funding wisely to purchase resources and activities to support children's specific needs.

Outdoor space

Children's opportunities to be physically active are plentiful, developing their core and small muscles. Babies confidently pull themselves up and cruise low-level furniture, while older children learn to climb and balance on apparatus.

Parent Reviews of Dawny's Nursery & Pre-School

4.6
(42)
Keely Plater
11 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with the care and support our child receives at Dawny’s Nursery and Pre-School. From the very first day, the staff made us feel welcome, reassured, and confident that our little one was in safe, loving hands. The team is incredibly nurturing, patient, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. They go above and beyond to create a warm, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to grow, explore, and be themselves. Communication with parents is excellent — we’re regularly updated with photos, progress, and little stories from the day that always bring a smile. It’s clear that every activity is thoughtfully planned with learning and fun in mind. Our child has blossomed since starting at Dawny’s — more confident, curious, and eager to learn. We’re so grateful to be part of this wonderful setting. Thank you to all the amazing staff who make it such a special place!

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Aleena Sunny
a year ago

My little one is very well taken care of at Dawny’s and he really likes going there. The staff is so good and caring, offers varying ranges of activities suiting his age, provides good food, uses high quality products and helps his overall development. The staff communicates very well and is always ready to accommodate any requests I have made. Provides updates about his day through the app, and the best part is - I can see him anytime I want through the camera. I give the a 5 star.

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L J T
3 years ago

Dawny's is a great place to send your little one, my daughter has been attending nursery since 3 months old. She loves all her teachers. They have made us feel welcome, such a friendly team. The staff are very knowledgeable, when it comes to the care and compassion of caring for children they are amazing. Thank you so much for all your hard work and support. Keep up the good work.

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Ian Betteridge
3 years ago

Dawny's is simply a fantastic environment for children! All staff are knowledgeable, friendly, constructive, and pro-active in their approach which as a parent is exactly what you need! My daughter absolutely loves going, has improved her confidence, improved her independence and eats & plays well! That is always a great sign of a child being comfortable within the environment. The communication is fantastic via the Famly app and also have access to iwatch web cam so you know your child is in safe surroundings. Well done team, keep up the great work! Would highly recommend!

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Myla moo
3 years ago

My daughter has loved going to Dawny’s and has had a great experience. Staff are approachable and really do care for the children. My daughter is always excited to go to nursery and is always learning new things . The staff are great with keeping me up to date with my child’s development which is lovely to see by sending pictures using the app of what they have been up to daily . I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

27 June 2025

Good

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

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