Food
Nutritious, balanced menu with dietary requirements catered for.
Elmwood Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
33 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Sutton
About this day nursery
Elmwood Nursery, located within Carshalton College, offers high-quality care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on creating a welcoming and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow through various stimulating activities.
Their approach centres on supporting each child's development and well-being, fostering curiosity, creativity, and independence, and building strong relationships with families. They also emphasise promoting healthy eating and good nutrition.
Elmwood Nursery aims to provide every child with the best possible start in life by cultivating a love for learning in a supportive and stimulating setting. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and offers full day care.
They are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and have achieved the Healthy Early Years London First Steps and Bronze Award. The nursery is a 33-place facility with convenient on-site drop-off and excellent public transport links.
They cater to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Our ethos
At Elmwood Nursery, our approach is centred on creating a safe and caring environment, supporting each child's development and wellbeing, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independence, building strong relationships with children and their families, and promoting healthy eating and good nutrition through balanced meals and snacks.
What it's like
Children arrive excited and are greeted pleasantly by staff, happily separating from their parents and cheerfully hanging up their bags. Babies are content and develop secure relationships with familiar staff, confidently exploring and babbling during play. Older children are curious about who is in the nursery and confidently ask questions.
High-quality careStimulating activitiesFocus on well-beingHealthy eatingOfsted rated Good
Pricing & funding
Fees are calculated on a 50-week basis and billed monthly using a weekly rate formula. Invoices are payable on the first of each month, with any extra consumable costs like meals invoiced additionally. Fees are fully payable during periods of sickness or holiday absence.
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Fees are calculated for 50 weeks per year and billed monthly on the 1st.
- A non-refundable registration fee and a one-month pre-payment deposit are required.
- Fees remain payable for all booked sessions, including during illness or holidays.
- Consumables, such as meals, are billed as additional charges on your invoice.
- The nursery is closed for two weeks at Christmas, bank holidays, and two staff training days.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Elmwood Nursery
Last inspected 19 July 2023
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 arrive excited and are greeted pleasantly by staff, happily separating from their parents and cheerfully hanging up their bags. Babies are content and develop secure relationships with familiar staff, confidently exploring and babbling during play. Older children are curious about who is in the nursery and confidently ask questions.
Inspector highlights
- The manager prioritises staff continuous professional development well.
- Parents are happy with the quality of care and education their children receive and feel very involved.
- The manager and staff work in close collaboration with a range of external professionals, such as Portage, to understand the needs of children with SEND.
- The curriculum is planned spontaneously to help children build on what they already know and enhance their interests and skills.
- Children learn how to play safely as they negotiate equipment and enjoy time in the nursery's allotment, learning about recycling and healthy eating.
Areas to develop
- 1review large-group activities to help children understand waiting their turn to speak and listen to others to help enhance learning even more.
Inspection #10301166 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are happy with the quality of care and education their children receive.
They feel very involved in the nursery, such as being part of the parents committee.
They know who to approach for support or to share information.
Parents greatly appreciate the daily feedback and updates they receive about their child's day.
They highly praise staff for their hard work and say they feel listened to.
For example, they suggested that the menu is displayed clearer, so they understand better what their children are eating each day. This was quickly addressed.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and staff work in close collaboration with a range of external professionals, such as Portage, to better understand the needs of children with special educational needs and or disabilities. They develop their knowledge and skills to effectively support the children, working closely with parents to review and plan to meet their needs.
Outdoor space
Children particularly enjoy accessing the garden, which has a range of exciting resources and equipment. Older children create their own games as they work together to build structures with large blocks, which inspires their imagination. Younger children are confident on their feet, while older children learn to climb the tree in the garden and manage apparatus, such as the swing. Children also enjoy time in the nursery's allotment, where they learn about 'recycling' and 'compost' and grow fruits and vegetables.
Parent Reviews of Elmwood Nursery
5.0
(4)
Clare Bryant
3 years ago
A fantastic nursery. Our first child went there when he was 2 years old and our second has just started. The staff are fantastic and it really has a home from home feel. Would highly recommend.
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tom ferriter
3 years ago
Our child has attended Elmwood for the last 2 years. It's a lovely well run nursery that really goes the extra mile to make your child feel welcomed and engaged. Our second child will be starting next year.
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Jack Layer
3 years ago
Fantastic nursery, lovely staff, happy children!
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Sumit Kohli
4 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: September 2012
- July 2023Good
- January 2018Good
- July 2013Good
- September 2012Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Elmwood Nursery
About the setting
Elmwood Nursery registered in 2008 and is located on the site of Carshalton College, in Carshalton, in the London Borough of Sutton. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. The nursery employs nine members of staff, with seven holding level 3 qualifications, one at level 4, and one at level 6. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY368318
- Registered person
- Carshalton College Further Education Corporation
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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