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Dicky Birds Nurseries - Pepys Road

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2024)
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4.3(4 parent reviews) ·20 Pepys Road, London, SW20 8PF · Merton
Number of places
63 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Merton

About this day nursery

Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pepys Road, established in 2021, operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, providing childcare for children aged 0-4 years. This nursery received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted on its latest inspection on 14/06/2024.

Children attending the setting are notably happy, secure, and display positive attitudes towards their learning and play, confidently exploring a thoughtfully designed environment. Staff demonstrate an exceptional understanding of child development, crafting exciting learning experiences that build on children's current skills and interests.

For instance, children enjoy activities like washing a car and making volcanoes, with staff extending these experiences into science experiments. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, offering excellent opportunities for physical development.

Children can explore the garden and physical rooms for climbing and ball games, and also participate in weekly sports and forest school sessions. The curriculum encourages children to learn about their community and environment through regular outings and initiatives like 'make a difference' week, where they engage in activities such as litter picking and charity fundraising.

Staff swiftly identify any learning gaps through regular assessments and by gathering information from parents about children's home activities. The emphasis on independent learning is evident, with children using self-care stations and serving themselves meals, contributing to their readiness for the next stage in their education.

What it's like

Children are extremely happy, secure and have consistently positive attitudes to their play and learning. They confidently explore the well thought-out environment, making choices in their play. Staff know the children incredibly well and have lovely relationships with them, guiding them through exciting learning experiences that enhance their current skills.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingHappy, secure childrenExcellent physical development opportunitiesCommunity and environmental learningStrong parent partnerships with parentsHighly reflective staff team

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dicky Birds Nurseries - Pepys Road

Last inspected 14 June 2024 · Becky Phillips

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are extremely happy, secure and have consistently positive attitudes to their play and learning. They confidently explore the well thought-out environment, making choices in their play. Staff know the children incredibly well and have lovely relationships with them, guiding them through exciting learning experiences that enhance their current skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know the children incredibly well and understand how each of them learn and develop.
  • Staff have excellent relationships with parents and go the extra mile to support them.
  • The manager values her staff team and well-being is very important to them.
  • The manager and staff team are extremely reflective and constantly look at what they are doing well and what can be improved.
  • Children learn to be very independent while at nursery.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff complete regular assessments and plan activities based on children's interests and next steps in their learning. Staff also collect information from parents about what children are doing at home to support this. As a result staff quickly identify any gaps in children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children have excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, they enjoy exploring the garden or physical rooms where they climb, balance and play ball games. Children also take part in weekly sports sessions and forest school sessions.

Parent Reviews of Dicky Birds Nurseries - Pepys Road

4.3
(4)
Alma Safont Catala
3 years ago

My son started at the nursery 18 months ago, before it was acquired by Grandir. Since then, it has been going downhill fast. The staff is lovely, and caring, they are in no way the problem. Over the last few months, the turnover has been extreme. I know this is a generalized problem in the sector, but lately, they also seem unhappy, and extremely overworked. We used to get updates about staff changes but they can't do this anymore because they happen so often. I don't recognize half the staff that opens the door. Lately, we've had to wait or even been turned away at drop-off because there are not enough staff to look after all the kids, and they are all put together in a room regardless of age group and ratio. They have a new app that adds absolutely no value, the previous one was fine and actually got updated with pictures and written updates from staff. Now we never know what's going on. Is this where the money is going? Because the fees have been put up 3 times in the last 12 months and the staff are underpaid!

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Shima Nwaeke
6 years ago

Our daughter has been going to this nursery since Nov last year and although it was a shaky start (as it is with most 1 year olds) - she is the happiest toddler. She looks forward to the fun activities they have planned for them daily. They encourage talking, singing and dancing. She comes home and daily surprises us with her increased vocab! I would definitely recommend.

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Manoj Shah
7 years ago

Both my Son and Daughter go this nursery and we are very happy with the way it is run. My daughter has special needs and the nursery has done a remarkable job in caring for our daughter.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 June 2024

Outstanding

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

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