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Ferndale Road Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Ground Floor, Exbury House, London, SW9 8AZ · Lambeth
Number of places
28 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Lambeth

About this day nursery

Ferndale Road Day Nursery aims to provide children with a strong foundation for their educational journey before they transition to primary school. The nursery adopts a balanced approach, incorporating play with structured learning to foster a child's natural inquisitiveness.

A key feature of their environment is the extensive outdoor space, offering children unrestricted opportunities for exploration and learning. The nursery focuses on preparing children for school by encouraging social interaction and play within a secure setting, aiming for them to be confident and capable upon leaving.

Catering to children from six months to five years, Ferndale Road Day Nursery designs its spaces to be both comfortable and stimulating. The nursery carefully selects high-quality resources, furniture, and equipment, ensuring they are appealing, accessible, and arranged to encourage discovery and sensory development.

Our ethos

Ferndale Road Day Nursery aims to provide children with a strong foundation for their educational journey by incorporating play with structured learning to foster natural inquisitiveness. They focus on preparing children for school by encouraging social interaction and play within a secure setting, aiming for them to be confident and capable upon leaving. They also aim to encourage discovery and sensory development through carefully selected resources and stimulating spaces.

What it's like

Friendly staff welcome children into the nursery, with babies receiving gentle interaction and comfort to help them settle and develop personally, socially, and emotionally. Older children show a sense of belonging and happily engage with staff and friends. The manager has implemented a new, effective curriculum, and staff focus on language development by modelling language and introducing new words as children play.

Focus on Outdoor EnvironmentPlay-Based LearningPreparation for Primary School

Pricing & funding

  • Under 2s Full Time - 5 Full Days£425.00 / week
  • Under 2s Full Time - 4 Full Days£344.00 / week
  • Under 2s Full Time - 3 Full Days£258.00 / week
  • Under 2s Full Time - 2 Full Days£172.00 / week
  • Under 2s Full Time - 1 Full Day£86.00 / week

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday: 7am – 6.30pm, Open 51 weeks a year, Excluding Bank Holidays

Age range

six months to five years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ferndale Road Day Nursery

Last inspected 6 September 2023 · Zoe Duggan

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

Friendly staff welcome children into the nursery, with babies receiving gentle interaction and comfort to help them settle and develop personally, socially, and emotionally. Older children show a sense of belonging and happily engage with staff and friends. The manager has implemented a new, effective curriculum, and staff focus on language development by modelling language and introducing new words as children play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are motivated to try new things, with activities designed for individual needs.
  • Staff use research to benefit children, focusing on making use of the outdoor environment.
  • The nursery cook prepares healthy meals, and staff manage allergies well, teaching children about hygiene and good manners.
  • Staff work cohesively, with good communication among room leaders and a buddy system for new staff.
  • Older children enjoy group time and toddlers enjoy dancing, with staff teaching body awareness and safety.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop communication with parents to ensure that they receive up-to-date information about their child's development and how to support them at home.
Inspection #10290970 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents enjoy the closeness of a small nursery and feel their children are safe and cared for.

Parents report pleasure at seeing photos of their child and would appreciate more regular personalised updates.

Parents are happy and feel connected with the nursery.

They enjoy the consistency of the long-standing room leaders and management.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enjoy enrichment activities, such as French and piano lessons, as part of the curriculum.

Outdoor space

Some staff engage in research and use their study to benefit children. For instance, staff have focused on making use of the outdoor environment. They bring resources from inside and use them outdoors. Children respond well and thrive by spending more time outside. Confident children climb and make use of the space in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Ferndale Road Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
Katherine Roberts
a year ago

Fantastic nursery! I can't recommend enough. I was so nervous for our little one to start nursery, but Ferndale has been amazing. Magdalena and Jodie are rocks at the centre. There is very little turnover and the small setting means the kids grow up very attached and happy. Super super recommend!

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Serena Francis
a year ago

Both my children have gone here from 9 months old. They have made the best friends, the staff are amazing. Brilliant garden, staff are fantastic. We have recommended to all our friends.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: June 2011

  • September 2023Good
  • March 2023Inadequate
  • October 2017Good
  • May 2017Inadequate
  • November 2014Good
  • April 2013Inadequate
  • June 2011Good

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