Opening hours
7.30am to 6.30pm
Growing Beans Nursery -Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
Number of places
25 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Croydon
About this early years setting
Growing Beans Nursery - Preschool is located in London and provides care for children aged three and four. It is open all year, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, and accepts the 15-hour universal funding entitlement. Ofsted inspected the setting in February 2024 and gave it an overall rating of 'Good'. The inspector noted that children are happy, safe, and active learners and that staff foster children's literacy and mathematical skills effectively.
The curriculum is designed to prepare children for school and build their independence. Children learn to self-register, serve their own meals, and put on their coats. A writing station and a book loan system support literacy development. For outdoor activity, there is a garden with a mud kitchen and space to play football. The inspector found that there were effective partnerships between parents and staff, and that the nursery supports children who speak English as an additional language.
What it's like
Children are happy, safe and active learners. Staff provide them with a stimulating curriculum and activities that enable them to build on and enhance their independence. Children gain key skills in preparation for starting school.
Happy, safe and active learnersEffective literacy skillsDeveloping mathematical conceptsStrong parent partnershipsPositive self-imageOutdoor learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
2021
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Growing Beans Nursery -Preschool
Last inspected 8 February 2024 · Trisha Edward
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, safe and active learners. Staff provide them with a stimulating curriculum and activities that enable them to build on and enhance their independence. Children gain key skills in preparation for starting school.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy, safe and active learners.
- Staff foster children's literacy skills effectively.
- Children's knowledge of mathematical concepts is developing effectively.
- There are effective partnerships between parents and staff.
- Children are supported to develop a positive sense of self and their uniqueness.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to extend children's knowledge of a healthy lifestyle and why it is important for their bodies
- 2focus professional development opportunities more precisely on supporting staff to raise the quality of their teaching to the highest level.
Inspection #10320904 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment that they appreciate the changes the manager has made and the visible impact has had on the quality of care and learning.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
This supports all children, including those who speak English as an additional language to develop well.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy being physically active in the garden. They have tremendous fun at the mud kitchen as they load the wheelbarrows with soil. They develop balance and co-ordination as they play football.
Google Reviews of Growing Beans Nursery -Preschool
5.0
(14 Google reviews)
maria laura saucedo ruiz
7 months ago
GBP has been a wonderful and fulfilling experience for our family. The staff are professional, caring and always go the extra mile. They create fun, creative and educational activities that support children's wellbeing and development. Thanks to Melana, Mawish, Raiza and the support team, my son thrived and transitioned smoothly into "Big School." GBP is more than a preschool; it truly feels like a second home. We're so grateful for their dedication and look forward to our daughter joining soon!
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Bridget
10 months ago
A very big thank you to all the amazing staff of Growing Beans Nursery Preschool. It’s been an incredible experience with the team and I’m glad they contributed towards my son’s early years development. What I admire about them is their excellent communication with parent, attention to listening, community visits (trips to parks, shops and libraries) activities like ballet and tennis, healthy foods and sharing daily updates. Such a lovely journey with the school and it really hits hard to see my son leaves for school after creating such a lovely memories with his friends and the staff. I highly recommend Growing Beans Nursery Preschool.
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Denise Bob-Jones
9 months ago
Melana, Mahwish and the entire staff have been amazing. Our child has been in the Beans family for 2 and a half years (toddler room then preschool) before starting school and loved their time there. It has been a joy to watch them grow and develop new interests under their care. The support, communication and professionalism has been outstanding and we highly recommend the preschool. Thank you team!!
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Danielle Des-Etages
11 months ago
My son has been attending Growing beans norbury since he was about 10months old in baby room and is now in preschool. My youngest is currently in the baby room. I can wholeheartedly say this nursery has been like a family to my sons. They have had a few managers in the time we have been there and the staff and policies have remained consistent with their attentiveness, creativity and support for with the children! We are very grateful to them and the HR staff for their efficiency if we have any questions or help with anything. The daily trips to the park, shops, libraries and so much more are brilliant, and daily pictures updates keep us parents involved in every aspect of their day. Not to mention classes like spanish, tennis, phonics and ballet all included in the price! my sons 3 and speaks 2 languages! Thank you for all the years of amazing adventures!!
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Ali C
11 months ago
Lucky beans has been the best nursery! Both my children have been with them since the baby room, and I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough. The staff are so kind, and staff turnover seems very low which is important to me. The activities they plan are unbelievably creative- we get the most brilliant photo updates through the day, every single day- my friends with children at different nurseries have always been very envious of this excellent communication. I also really love how they take the children out almost every day on different outings! Can’t recommend highly enough! We are sad to be leaving them and starting school in September 🙂
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Inspection history
Date: February 2024
- March 2024Good
- February 2024Good
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