Opening hours
weekday from 7.45am to 6pm
Fennies Beech House
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
Number of places
51 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Croydon
About this day nursery
Fennies Nurseries is dedicated to providing an outstanding early years experience for children under five, fostering an environment where children, their families, and staff can flourish. The nursery group is built upon a strong family-centric ethos, consistently investing in resources and practices to ensure the highest quality of care and education.
They offer comprehensive support to parents through various initiatives, including guides, recipes, and activities, promoting learning and development both within the nursery and at home. Fennies emphasizes a unique daily structure, a robust curriculum, and a focus on nutritional well-being, all within stimulating environments designed to encourage growth and exploration.
Their commitment extends to their team members, offering clear career development paths and benefits. With numerous locations across Surrey, London, Kent, Middlesex, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire, Fennies aims to be accessible to a wide range of families, maintaining open communication and strong parent partnerships.
What it's like
Staff provide a warm and friendly welcome and use a key-person system to help children build strong attachments. They emphasize personal, social and emotional development, promoting independence and self-help skills. Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum with fun and challenging activities that build on their interests and prior experiences.
Family-centric ethosComprehensive parent supportStrong career development for staff
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Fennies Beech House
Last inspected 29 August 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff provide a warm and friendly welcome and use a key-person system to help children build strong attachments. They emphasize personal, social and emotional development, promoting independence and self-help skills. Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum with fun and challenging activities that build on their interests and prior experiences.
Inspector highlights
- Staff provide a warm and friendly welcome and promote children's well-being.
- All children benefit from a well-planned and sequenced curriculum.
- Key persons and parents work together to gather and share detailed information about new children.
- Staff actively promote children's communication and language.
- Leaders work with other professionals and make referrals to support children with SEND and those who need additional support.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen partnerships with parents so they have a more in-depth understanding of their children's learning and they are guided to support this further at home
- 2improve the implementation of the communication and language curriculum in the baby room to ensure staff consistently model accurate pronunciation and language as part of planned learning experiences.
Inspection #10417855 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"Parents speak highly of the nursery staff and say their children enjoy attending."
"Many parents state they receive regular updates on their children's progress and acknowledge the improvements their children have made since attending."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children benefit from a well-planned and sequenced curriculum, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders work with other professionals and make referrals to support children with SEND and those who need additional support.
Outdoor space
Older children show excitement as they hold the Giant African land snail and find other snails in the garden. Children have regular opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles; for example, older children ride bikes, roll hoops and use stepping buckets to develop their balance and coordination.
Parent Reviews of Fennies Beech House
5.0
(8)
kathleen turner
6 months ago
Fennies Sanderstead is truly the most wonderful nursery. The staff genuinely care for the children, provide detailed updates, and go above and beyond everytime. Management are incredibly helpful and are always looking at new ways to engage the children and involve families. A beautiful setting with great facilities - I can’t recommend them enough.
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Luke Roberts
12 months ago
Our son had a truly wonderful year at Fennies, Sanderstead, Churchway**. From day one, he thrived in their nurturing environment. His key worker was absolutely incredible, providing exceptional support and care that made his transition to primary school seamless. We were consistently impressed by the dedication of all the staff, who were always so supportive and approachable, and would always give us feedback on how he was doing. The daily photo updates we received via the app were a highlight, giving us a precious glimpse into his learning journey. The leadership team also deserves immense credit; they kept us thoroughly informed about his progress and always made us feel connected. Saying goodbye was incredibly emotional, which is a testament to the strong bonds he (and us!) formed and the outstanding care he received. I can't recommend this nursery highly enough!
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Jessica Williams
2 years ago
Our little girl is now 2 and has been at Fennies for just over a year. She walks in happily every day and tells us all about what’s she’s done every day. It’s a really lovely, homely environment with a fab garden but the real asset is the staff - such a patient, kind team who teach, love and care for her so warmly. I was really worried about going back to work but got so much confidence seeing her so happy and her learning so much (plus doing all the messy things I couldn’t face clearing up after!)
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J Smith
7 years ago
I have had two children at Fennies over a period of five years (2013-2018) encompassing all the grades (Baby Room, Toddler Room, Pre-School Room) and have been very happy with it. The staff are wonderful, very engaged, energetic and positive. They are creative and imaginative and come up with so many different ways to help the children learn and grow. The physical space is very good and well set up and there is a huge garden in which the children spend time in all but the coldest days. My children have loved their time at Fennies and have been very well prepared for school there.
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Risna
2 years ago
My experience when coming to the nursery is excellent as they make my daughter excited to come to nursery. She has become a bubbly, excited little girl. She loves the staff who work here. They are very professional and always friendly. Always happy to answer any questions or queries.
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Inspection history
Date: May 2013
- August 2025Good
- August 2021Good
- May 2015Outstanding
- May 2013Outstanding
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