--- title: "Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road, Surbiton" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-brighton-road-kt6-5pp-ey561012 description: "Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road in Surbiton — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 2.6 (5 Google 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 early years setting Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Brighton Road, established in 2018, is a welcoming, all-year nursery in Surbiton, offering full day care for children aged 0-4 years, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. 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 welcoming Individualised care Stimulating environment Effective key-person system Supports independence Committed 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 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 - 1 continue to develop learning opportunities for staff so children's learning is consistently supported to a high level. Inspection #10393251 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275146) 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. ## Google Reviews of Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road 2.6 (5 Google reviews) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaaS16OTFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48760b23a4490093:0x8f57ed836f9f5e1d) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwck0zWEtnEAE!2m1!1s0x48760b23a4490093:0x8f57ed836f9f5e1d) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCX011R01nEAE!2m1!1s0x48760b23a4490093:0x8f57ed836f9f5e1d) 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? Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtaVlENjlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48760b23a4490093:0x8f57ed836f9f5e1d) N S 2 months ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1eU16TXpNbkU1UldSQ1ZXUTFlbTVCZVVWSFdsRRAB!2m1!1s0x48760b23a4490093:0x8f57ed836f9f5e1d) Reviews from Google for Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=10328985419166735901&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2021 - March 2025 Good - June 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road ### How does Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road support children with SEND? ### What is Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road working on improving? ### What are the opening hours at Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road? ### Is Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road suitable for under-twos? ### Is Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Surbiton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Brighton Road. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Nuffy Bear Day Nursery at Surbiton FWC Surbiton · KT6 4ER https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-kt6-4er-122575 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Claremont Hall Surbiton · KT6 4RL 3.4(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-claremont-hall-kt6-4rl-ey382955 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Surbiton 62 Surbiton · KT6 4RH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-surbiton-62-kt6-4rh-ey316138 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Oasis Pre-School Surbiton · KT6 6AF 4.5(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/oasis-pre-school-kt6-6af-ey269349 - Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Aspire Day Nursery Surbiton · KT5 8SA 3.8(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/aspire-day-nursery-ltd-kt5-8sa-2828574 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Bears Day-care Thames Ditton · KT7 0UX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-day-care-kt7-0ux-2678544 See all nurseries in Surbiton →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Surbiton ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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