Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Fox House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·
5.0(3 parent reviews) ·56 Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HR · Bexley
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Bexley

About this day nursery

Fox House Day Nursery, established in 1994, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, the nursery offers a consistent and supportive environment.

Ofsted rated the nursery as Good in its latest inspection on 28th November 2022. Children are happy and feel safe, engaging in a range of activities; for example, they enjoy exploring Arctic animals in a heavy-duty plastic tray, learning new words and using them in play.

The nursery maintains a clear structure and routine, with familiar staff who know the children well, providing emotional support and encouraging children to express their feelings. Staff plan a curriculum that takes into account children's individual interests and prior learning from home, effectively sharing information with parents about children's development and next steps.

Activities are designed to challenge children and prepare them for their future education, including mark-making, learning sounds in words, and exploring number values. While staff understand the importance of outdoor play for physical development and a healthy lifestyle, the time spent outside is sometimes limited.

The nursery is committed to continuous improvement, with managers and staff regularly accessing training to further their knowledge and enhance children's learning experiences. Parents consistently report that the information they receive about their children's learning is clear and easy to understand, helping them to support their child's education at home.

What it's like

Children are happy and feel safe at this nursery, engaging in a range of interesting activities like exploring Arctic animals in a heavy-duty plastic tray and learning new words. They benefit from a clear structure and routine, feeling well-supported emotionally by familiar staff who encourage them to talk about their feelings and help them manage emotions effectively.

Good Ofsted ratingSafe and happy childrenChild-centred curriculumStrong emotional supportPrepares for schoolEngaging activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fox House Day Nursery

Last inspected 28 November 2022

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

Children are happy and feel safe at this nursery, engaging in a range of interesting activities like exploring Arctic animals in a heavy-duty plastic tray and learning new words. They benefit from a clear structure and routine, feeling well-supported emotionally by familiar staff who encourage them to talk about their feelings and help them manage emotions effectively.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff plan a curriculum that considers children's interests and prior learning from home.
  • Staff effectively share information about children's knowledge and next steps with parents and each other.
  • Activities are planned to challenge children, preparing them for the next stage of their education.
  • Staff support children's language skills by speaking clearly and asking questions to encourage thinking.
  • The manager and staff are reflective of their practice and regularly access training to further their knowledge.

Areas to develop

  • 1further develop opportunities for children's outside play
  • 2enhance the implementation of the curriculum so that all activities are closely linked to the individual needs of all children
  • 3develop the curriculum opportunities for children to understand their local community
Inspection #10234080 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

All parents report that the information they receive about what their children are learning is clear and easy to understand.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff understand that children need to spend time outside to support a healthy lifestyle and physical development. However, time spent outside is sometimes too limited, which can hinder children from fully developing their physical skills.

Parent Reviews of Fox House Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
sarah H
10 months ago

Going to start with Don't judge a book by its cover- yes it not a big house like some nursery but the love and understanding of your child is on point at fox house.. the staff are highly qualified with excellent communication. The staff learn what my son can and can't do in the first week of him starting. In the 7 months my son has attended foxhouse they have help my son speach and language development, they also help with potty training,they played a big part with him achieving. He now only has nappy on for bed times . They have alots of activities for the child to do. Teaching them the alphabet and using numbers every day. My son was offered a Government school place but I'm going to keep my son in fox house until he starts Reception next September. Highly recommended foxhouse. Definitely vale for money when your child is Achieving there goals alot cheaper then other nursery around the area as well.

Read on Google
Amélie Perraudeau
3 years ago

My child has been going to Fox House for over 3 years and I cannot fault the education and support the children receive there. The staff are all friendly, affectionate and very professional. They know the children’s interests very well, and offer lots of activities to nurture those interests. I am continuously impressed by how involved the staff are, and the communication with parents is excellent. My child will go to school in September well prepared for it, but I will certainly miss those Fox House days.

Read on Google

Reviews from Google for Fox House Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps

Inspection history

Date: February 2010

  • November 2022Good
  • February 2017Good
  • April 2016Good
  • October 2013Requires improvement
  • February 2010Good

Frequently asked about Fox House Day Nursery

Nearby day nurseries in Belvedere

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Fox House Day Nursery.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more