Opening hours
8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year
Excel Child Care Services
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Southwark
About this day nursery
Excel Child Care Services, situated in Dulwich, South East London, is a welcoming nursery dedicated to fostering a stimulating and supportive environment for young children. They aim to provide a "home-from-home" where every child can grow, learn, and explore their potential.
The nursery prides itself on offering quality care with a committed team that nurtures a love for learning. Their philosophy centres around creating memorable experiences and building a strong foundation for lifelong curiosity and joy.
Excel Child Care Services offers various units tailored to different age groups, including the "Busy Bees Baby Unit" for infants, "Toddler Mix" for active explorers, and "Little Learners" for those preparing for school. They also have "The Rainbows Unit," where children are grouped by age to ensure appropriate toys and attention.
The nursery is designed with both cosy corners for quiet discovery and lively spaces to spark creativity. Unique features include a charming outdoor garden for nature-inspired play, a bespoke school readiness programme, and a focus on strong parent partnerships through open communication.
An in-house chef prepares wholesome and balanced meals, demonstrating their commitment to children's well-being. Excel Child Care Services is dedicated to helping children blossom into confident individuals, ensuring a happy and successful start to their educational journey.
Our ethos
Excel Child Care Services Ltd. aims to provide a "home-from-home" nurturing environment that fosters a love for learning, creates memorable experiences, and builds a strong foundation for lifelong curiosity and joy. They are committed to helping children blossom into confident individuals.
What it's like
Children are happy, settled, and show strong bonds with staff, feeling safe and secure through cuddles and participating well in routines. They benefit from a balanced curriculum tailored to their learning needs and interests, with staff knowing children well and supporting their progress. Children's good health and independence are promoted through daily routines and a balanced diet.
Outdoor PlayBespoke School Readiness ProgrammeParent PartnershipsIn-house Chef
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
3 months+
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2002
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Excel Child Care Services
Last inspected 19 December 2024 · Jo Geoghegan
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 happy, settled, and show strong bonds with staff, feeling safe and secure through cuddles and participating well in routines. They benefit from a balanced curriculum tailored to their learning needs and interests, with staff knowing children well and supporting their progress. Children's good health and independence are promoted through daily routines and a balanced diet.
Inspector highlights
- The management team and staff have made good progress and successfully met all actions raised at the last inspection.
- Children enjoy exploring a range of art materials to make their collage and develop their creativity skills.
- Parents comment that their children are very happy at the nursery and value the support given by staff.
- Staff regularly share information with parents about their children's progress, including the progress check at aged two.
- Children's early mathematical skills are enhanced during play, confidently counting and learning about shapes and size.
Areas to develop
- 1further support younger children during focus activities by demonstrating the use of resources, to fully enhance their learning experience
- 2regularly review the condition of books so that children's enjoyment of books is not hindered by any that are worn or damaged.
Inspection #10371291 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"parents comment that their children are very happy at the nursery."
"They value the support given by staff, and comment that their children's language skills have improved. For example, they say that children sing lots of songs and talk about the foods they have at nursery that they do not have at home."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to ensure children with SEND gain any additional support that they need.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed interactions between children and staff during a range of indoor and outside activities.
Parent Reviews of Excel Child Care Services
4.6
(13)
Cristina Esposito
8 months ago
My kids attended for 1 year then we had to leave as we moved house. They had very good time especially in my youngest in the baby room with Gaina and Margherita. My son with special needs was in preschool and it wasn't always good. I recommend this nursery but they aren't very prepared to care for Sen children.
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Anna Loo
a year ago
I have now had my daughter at Excel for the past 1year and to be honest I've just read the last review from V. Taran, and I know this parent. She was simply out to get the nursery and cause as much white noise as possible. Our daughter has been really happy here and yes the nursery has had to dismiss some staff they were open and transparent about their need to have good quality staff who work well with parents and children. If you're are looking for a nursery that takes the time to nurture and care for your child, then Excel is really a home from home in child care. I just had to speak up as its unfair for that last review to be there.
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jessica smith
5 years ago
My son started Excel at 10 months old, and it was such a great nursery for him. The nursery had been recommended by a neighbor who had said that it was a very loving and caring nursery and I couldn't agree more! He settled in very quickly, which I think is testament to the attention and care they gave him. They were flexible with his routine and really good at communicating with parents about his day, what he ate, what he did, when he slept. Would recommend.
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Sarhang M
3 years ago
This is an outstanding nursery. I send my daughter here when she was about 2 years old for almost 2 years full-time. They exceeded all my expectations. Everyone is really friendly, helpful and kind at all times. They were going out of their way to make sure I and my daughter were satisfied with everything. Their manger Chantel is really an amazing person. She is always there to listen and help. They helped my daughter turn into a confident child who is now doing really well in her year2 primary school. Thank you for everything.
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Vera Taran
a year ago
That was the worst experience ever. My daughter attended this nursery when she was 2 years old for 7 months. Once I picked her up with a huge scratch near her left eye, when I asked the staff what happened they didn't know what to answer, then I asked for CCTV , of course they didn't offer me, saying that they are not for parents, really??? After that I decided to change the nursery and I asked for deposit, of course I haven't received it. But each time when nursery was closed, for Christmas or Bank Holiday I had to pay. Likely after that nightmare I found the best nursery for my daughter, and she was the happiest girl to attend it. Please don't send your child to excel child care.
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024
Date: March 2013
- December 2024Good
- June 2024Inadequate
- July 2018Good
- February 2018Inadequate
- March 2013Good
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