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Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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2.6(5 parent reviews) ·84 Brighton Road, Surbiton, KT6 5PP · Kingston upon Thames
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames

About this day nursery

The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 31 March 2025. Children are noted to be happy and settled, quickly developing strong relationships with staff and peers.

The stimulating environment encourages confidence and exploration, with staff effectively using children's interests to plan engaging activities. The curriculum is well-sequenced, supporting developing motor skills from babies exploring textures to pre-schoolers using scissors with control, fostering skills essential for future learning.

The nursery provides suitable arrangements for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff creating individual support plans and liaising with parents. Outdoor play is encouraged, with older children initiating their own games in the mud kitchen.

Leaders and managers are committed to continuous improvement, with plans to further enhance outdoor play provision. The key-person system is highly effective, tailoring care to individual needs, and children are given ample opportunities to develop their own thinking, problem-solving skills, and independence.

What it's like

Children are very happy and feel at home in this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff greet everyone with a smile and kind words which helps even the newest children settle in quickly. Children develop strong relationships with the staff and each other, which helps them feel safe and ready to join in. All children are confident and highly interested in exploring the stimulating environment staff create and develop skills for later learning.

Warm and welcomingIndividualised careStimulating environmentEffective key-person systemSupports independenceCommitted leadership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road

Last inspected 31 March 2025 · Kyrstie Gennoe

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 are very happy and feel at home in this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff greet everyone with a smile and kind words which helps even the newest children settle in quickly. Children develop strong relationships with the staff and each other, which helps them feel safe and ready to join in. All children are confident and highly interested in exploring the stimulating environment staff create and develop skills for later learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The key-person arrangements are highly effective, tailoring care to children's individual needs.
  • Staff use observations and assessments effectively to plan activities that support children's next steps in learning.
  • Children have lots of opportunities to develop their own thinking and try out their ideas, fostering positive attitudes to learning.
  • Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well, helping them learn independence.
  • Leadership and management is effective; staff feel supported and leaders continuously evaluate the quality of provision.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop learning opportunities for staff so children's learning is consistently supported to a high level.
Inspection #10393251 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There are suitable arrangements in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff put plans in place to support children's individual learning needs and liaise with parents to gain a deeper understanding of children's development.

Outdoor space

Older children initiate their own games outdoors, such as making a 'cake' in the mud kitchen. Leaders and managers identify improving outdoor play provision as an area for future development.

Parent Reviews of Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road

2.6
(5)
Randy
2 years ago

My daughter has attended this setting since she was 11 months old until she was 4 and 1/2. The staff have always been absolutely fantastic in every room (with special commendation for Abs, Mittali, Shannon and Grace) and have provided child centered care. Forrest school with Matthew and PE with Josh were some of her favourite activities.

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Alexandra Somerfield
2 years ago

Couldn’t have been happier with the time our little boy had at Brighton Road. A caring, nurturing team that have helped our baby grow into a curious, considerate toddler. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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Esther-Lee Isaacs
3 years ago

Worst nursery ever - never have staff, always make you wait in the morning for staff to arrive AND/OR YOU GET SENT HOME Tenants in the surrounding flats have complained of the kids being noisy SO THE NURSERY WONT LET THEM PLAY OUTSIDE AVIOD AT ALL COSTS PS THEY ALSO USE AN AGENCY SO U HAVE NO IDEA WHOS WITH YOUR CHILD FOR THE DAY.

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Princes Court
4 years ago

You pay high price and you have to wait for more care to arrive to take your kids. How difficult is to be on time?

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Inspection history

Date: June 2021

  • March 2025Good
  • June 2021Good

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