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Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Surbiton 62

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(3 Google reviews) ·62 Claremont Road, SURBITON, KT6 4RH · Kingston upon Thames
Number of places
69 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames

About this early years setting

Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Surbiton 62 offers all-year care for children from birth to three years old. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. It was registered in 2006 and received an overall rating of Good from Ofsted at its inspection in June 2023.

The inspector found that children are happy, confident, and form strong attachments with their key person. Staff are described as caring and knowing the children well. Children benefit from stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. Older children have weekly forest school sessions, and all children take part in sports sessions and daily walks. Staff have undertaken training to help them recognise when a child might need additional support.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at the nursery and are happy and confident. Staff are caring and nurturing, and new children and babies settle quickly and form strong emotional attachments with their key person. Staff know the children well and confidently talk about what children enjoy doing and what they need to learn next.

Caring and nurturing staffAmbitious curriculumStrong parent relationshipsPhysical well-being focusOutdoor learning opportunitiesEffective safeguarding

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, every weekday, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Surbiton 62

Last inspected 29 June 2023 · Becky Phillips

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 enjoy their time at the nursery and are happy and confident. Staff are caring and nurturing, and new children and babies settle quickly and form strong emotional attachments with their key person. Staff know the children well and confidently talk about what children enjoy doing and what they need to learn next.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff team are dedicated to providing the best possible care and education for all children.
  • The manager and staff have very good relationships with parents, who praise the nursery highly.
  • Great emphasis is placed on children's physical well-being.
  • The committed manager works well with staff to evaluate the effectiveness of the nursery.
  • The manager values her staff team, and their well-being is very important to her.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's knowledge of how to support children to solve problems by themselves and challenge their thinking skills further
  • 2review the organisation of some routines in order to maximise children's learning opportunities and their engagement and participation levels.
Inspection #10300722 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have undertaken regular training to help them to recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse and identify when a child might need additional support.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from the highly stimulating environments, both indoors and outdoors. Older children enjoy weekly forest school sessions, and all children take part in sports sessions and daily walks into the local community.

Google Reviews of Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries - Surbiton 62

5.0
(3 Google reviews)
Hamdan Ali
a year ago

I enrolled my daughter for full-time care at Dicky Birds less than a month ago, and our experience so far has been fantastic. The settling-in sessions were very well organised, making the transition smooth from day one. The staff provided personalised care and attention, ensuring that my daughter felt comfortable and secure in her first few days. I have already noticed a lot of improvement in her development—she is chattering more and is definitely more playful after she comes back home, which I believe is a result of the various stimulating activities at the nursery. The staff are incredibly friendly and caring, creating a warm and nurturing environment. Overall, it has been a great experience so far, and I feel reassured knowing my daughter is in such good hands.

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Saheefa Mukhtar
a year ago

Dicky Birds is a lovely and excellent nursery for learning and positive healthy environment. There have well trained staff especially Manager is highly skilled and very knowledgeable. It is the best nursery forever. Environment is outstanding and very attractive.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2010

  • June 2023Good
  • October 2021Good
  • April 2014Outstanding
  • October 2010Outstanding

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