Session types
Breakfast Club (8:00am - 9:00am), Morning Session (9:00am - 12:00 noon), Lunch Session (12:00 noon - 1:00pm), Afternoon Session (1:00pm - 4:00pm), Tea Time - Afterschool Session (4:00pm - 6:00pm), Full-time sessions (8:00am - 6:00pm)
Hurley Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Lambeth
About this day nursery
Hurley Pre-School, located in Kennington, SE11 4PB, offers quality and affordable childcare and education for children aged 21 months to 5 years, operating 50 weeks a year. The pre-school is open from 8am to 6pm, with four days annually reserved for staff training closures.
Registered for 36 children per session, Hurley Pre-School provides a dedicated and spacious area for children under three to foster their physical development. The institution is a voluntary community group, a registered charity (Charity No. 1000974), and a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance, adhering to OFSTED guidelines (Reg.
No. 144055). A parent-carer committee manages the pre-school, ensuring all staff are trained in safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid.
The admissions policy prioritizes children based on immediate need, local residency, and other welfare considerations, aiming to reflect the local community's cultural diversity and maintain gender balance. The pre-school also maintains strong links with local community resources, including the Ethelred Children’s Centre and Health Centres, and supports children's transition to local schools.
Fundraising activities, such as charity events, are held to support the pre-school's operations.
What it's like
Children and parents receive a warm welcome from staff. The nursery provides a calm and nurturing environment, ensuring children feel safe and secure. Staff know children extremely well, leading to confident exploration and positive attitudes towards learning.
Charity-runCommunity-focusedFlexible session optionsAge 21 months-5 years
Pricing & funding
Weekly fees apply for full-time care from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with reduced rates available for children receiving 15 or 30 hours of funding. Additional non-funded hours can be booked by the hour or as a three-hour session. A separate charge applies for lunch.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- An additional charge applies for lunch.
- Holiday periods are charged hourly.
- Universal Credit (Childcare Element) can be claimed.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Age range
21 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1999
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Hurley Pre-School
Last inspected 8 March 2024 · Sandra Watt
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 and parents receive a warm welcome from staff. The nursery provides a calm and nurturing environment, ensuring children feel safe and secure. Staff know children extremely well, leading to confident exploration and positive attitudes towards learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children engage well with their learning at this inclusive nursery.
- Children display a very keen interest in their play and learn to make decisions.
- Staff provide a stimulating learning environment for children of all ages.
- Children and staff sit and eat together at mealtimes, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's speech and language skills.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to plan group activities to support all children's concentration and engagement further.
Inspection #10311883 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of managers and staff and of the support they provide to children and their families.
They say that staff work well to make sure that children are settled and self-assured.
Parents appreciate the extra lengths staff go to so they have a good knowledge of their children's individual care needs and family circumstances.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff watch children closely to find out what they know and can do. They plan in-the-moment activities to help children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, build on their knowledge. Staff work closely with parents and liaise well with other professionals to get children the early help they need.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy their time in the fun-filled outdoor environment. They navigate the obstacle course, use wheeled toys, jump, balance and kick and throw balls. They also enjoy planting seeds in the garden, watering them, and picking fruit and vegetables to eat with their meals.
Parent Reviews of Hurley Pre-School
5.0
(6)
Mhret Berhe
3 years ago
This nursery is so lovely. The people work there are very nice very understanding. Excellent communication with the family, I recommend it to anyone that would like the little one to grow In a lovely environment. My baby loves it absolutely happy.
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Elizabeth James
3 years ago
Fantastic nursery that puts people before profits. The staff are all happy and have bags of experience. They’ve worked really hard with my son on his development, he is very happy there. Don’t be deceived by the brutalist exterior to this place, it’s light and spacious with a big outdoor play area. Thank you Hurley!
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Georgina Kaye
9 years ago
Can't recommend Hurley Preschool enough. These wonderful ladies care deeply about their kids, always full of fun activities and attentive care. Special thanks to Rosemary and Linda - you've made my little girl's time with you a treasured memory.
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Claire Rose
9 years ago
Fantastic nursery, they are lovely staff and really work with parents on the development of your child. My daughter loves it..
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Feven Berhane
a year ago
I love the school my son loves the school It is like home we miss the school so much all staff are great and thank you rose
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Inspection history
Date: February 2012
- March 2024Good
- April 2018Good
- October 2015Good
- February 2012Good
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