--- title: "Epsom Methodist Nursery | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/epsom-methodist-nursery-kt18-5aq-122504 description: "Epsom Methodist Nursery — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Epsom Methodist Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 4.0 (1 Google review) · Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Epsom, KT18 5AQ · Surrey Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Surrey ## About this day nursery Epsom Methodist Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted on 22 May 2025, offers a welcoming and inclusive childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years. 15pm during term time, the day nursery is described by inspectors as being at the heart of the community. Staff warmly greet children, facilitating smooth transitions for parents. The day nursery prioritises an ambitious, well-planned, and progressive curriculum, ensuring purposeful learning experiences tailored to children's interests. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive targeted support through daily interventions, enabling them to make good progress. The outdoor environment provides ample opportunities for exploration, with younger children engaging in sensory play like potion making and planting herbs, while older children develop gross motor skills by jumping across stepping stones and constructing large structures. While staff excel in fostering communication and language skills through animated storytelling and early literacy activities, the report notes that strategies to further support children speaking English as an additional language could be strengthened. Leaders ensure a strong team culture and professional development, contributing to the overall high quality of care and education. Parents consistently praise the nursery's excellent communication. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this nursery, which is at the heart of the community. Staff warmly welcome children as they arrive, which helps them to separate well from their parents. Overall, staff show a good understanding of children's learning needs. They provide a sequenced and well-planned curriculum, ensuring that learning is purposeful and progressive. Community-focused Targeted SEND support Purposeful curriculum Outdoor learning Strong parent partnerships Good Ofsted rating ## Key facts Opening hours weekday from 9.15am to 3.15pm. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Epsom Methodist Nursery Last inspected 22 May 2025 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 - Children benefit from a wide range of activities and staff use their knowledge of children's interests to plan engaging and fun experiences. - Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and teach them the importance of kindness and caring for others. - Leaders plan regular outings and activities that promote children's sense of self in the local community. - Staff teach children how to keep themselves healthy and build on their communication and language skills. - Leaders ensure that staff have regular supervision sessions and opportunities to develop professionally, fostering a strong team culture and focus on well-being. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to focus their teaching on intentions for children's learning during planned activities so that younger children remain engaged and focused - 2 strengthen staff practice to further support children who speak English as an additional language and develop their speech and understanding. Inspection #10398056 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280422) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the excellent communication that they receive from the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive targeted support. Staff work effectively to implement daily interventions. As such, children benefit from this consistent approach and make good progress in their learning and development. Outdoor space Outside, younger children enjoy making potions with flowers and different-coloured water. They dig in the soil as they plant herbs or use paint rollers to make patterns on the wall with water. Older children jump across stepping stones and create large three- dimensional structures from blocks. EAL / language support However, staff have yet to embed strategies to further support children who speak English as an additional language to develop their speech and understanding more effectively. ## Google Reviews of Epsom Methodist Nursery 4.0 (1 Google review) Jackson Wyatt 6 years ago Fun and Games for Carpet Muching Rug Rats Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVaXQzME5BEAE!2m1!1s0x4875e210e827c199:0x92682d87b937362c) Reviews from Google for Epsom Methodist Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=10549732188066625068&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2011 - May 2025 Good - October 2019 Good - April 2016 Good - June 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Epsom Methodist Nursery ### Does Epsom Methodist Nursery take babies? ### What stands out in the nursery's care and learning? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### How is English as an additional language supported? ### Which area does Epsom Methodist Nursery serve? ### Is Epsom Methodist Nursery Ofsted registered? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Epsom Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Epsom Methodist Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Busy Bees at Epsom Epsom · KT18 5DH 4.8(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-epsom-kt18-5dh-ey404028 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Fennies Epsom Epsom · KT19 8TH 3.9(22 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fennies-epsom-kt19-8th-ey481429 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Shapes Day Nursery Epsom · KT18 7RL 4.7(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/shapes-day-nursery-kt18-7rl-ey498743 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Bright Horizons Epsom Waltham House Day Nursery and Preschool Epsom · KT18 5EH 4.0(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-epsom-waltham-house-day-nursery-and-preschool-kt18-5eh-ey289713 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Epsom Surrey · KT17 4QB 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-epsom-kt17-4qb-2793973 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Kindergarten at St Joseph's Epsom · KT18 7RT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-at-st-joseph-s-ltd-kt18-7rt-ey429414 See all nurseries in Epsom →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Epsom ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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