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Inspire Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.3(25 parent reviews)
·68 Windmill Road, CROYDON, CR0 2XP · Croydon
Number of places
106 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Inspire Day Nursery, located in Croydon, provides outstanding care and education for children aged 0 to 5 years old. The nursery focuses on creating a "home from home" environment, meticulously designed with the child's needs at its core.

They aim to offer parents peace of mind, assuring them that their children are in a safe, secure, and nurturing setting. The nursery places emphasis on structured daily routines, which are vital for children to feel secure and understand the flow of their day.

Inspire Day Nursery is committed to fostering the physical, social, and emotional development of each child, with dedicated rooms tailored to different age groups, from infants in the Hedgehog and Squirrel Rooms to older children in the Owl Room. These rooms are staffed by qualified and experienced professionals who prioritize a loving and supportive atmosphere.

What it's like

The setting has a strong focus on helping children to become independent, inquisitive and respectful learners. The curriculum is well sequenced and builds on what children know and can do. Staff know children well and plan engaging learning experiences.

Home from home environmentStructured daily routinesQualified staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full-time, daily, or half-day sessions. Full-time care is charged at a flat weekly or monthly rate, while shorter sessions are billed at daily or half-day rates. A non-refundable fee is required to secure registration.

Good to know

  • A non-refundable administration fee is required upon registration.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am-6:30pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Inspire Day Nursery

Last inspected 12 January 2024

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

The setting has a strong focus on helping children to become independent, inquisitive and respectful learners. The curriculum is well sequenced and builds on what children know and can do. Staff know children well and plan engaging learning experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has taken steps to address previous actions since the last inspection, significantly improving the quality of the provision.
  • The leadership team has a strong focus on staff's well-being, which links to safeguarding and children's learning experiences.
  • Staff teach children how to be safe and care for others, promoting an understanding of right and wrong and acceptable behaviours.
  • Children's health and well-being are promoted well by staff, including healthy meals and active outdoor opportunities.
  • Parents positively comment on the improvement in communication with leaders and staff, with good support for children with SEND.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop staff's understanding about the impact noise levels have on children's learning
  • 2extend support to help the management team to continue to identify and address any areas of further development.
Inspection #10308855 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents positively comment on the improvement in communication with leaders and staff since the last inspection.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are able to access exciting activities that capture their attention in a safe and enabling learning environment. There is good support for children with SEND. Staff make ongoing assessments and work well with parents and other professionals to help children achieve their next milestones.

Outdoor space

Children have daily opportunities to experience and practise physical skills outside. Staff talk to children about the importance of being active outside.

Parent Reviews of Inspire Day Nursery

4.3
(25)
Hajir hajir
10 months ago

*A Heartfelt Recommendation for Inspire Day Nursery* As a first-time mom, I was hesitant to leave my son in the care of strangers. But from the moment he started at Inspire Day Nursery, all my fears dissipated. The staff welcomed him with open arms, and I soon realized that they were not just caregivers, but extended family. I've been consistently impressed with the nursery's commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment. The staff are always happy, positive, and attentive, ensuring that every child feels loved and valued. My son has thrived at Inspire Day Nursery, making significant progress in math, English, and other areas. The activities are engaging, professional, and tailored to each child's needs. The nursery is always clean, tidy, and filled with the sound of happy children playing. I'm so grateful to the entire team at Inspire Day Nursery for looking after my son while I was working and studying. Knowing that he was in safe hands gave me peace of mind and allowed me to focus on my responsibilities. As my son AZEEZ prepares to start school in September, I'm filled with emotions, knowing that his time at the nursery is coming to an end. But I'm also grateful for the foundation that Inspire Day Nursery has provided, and I'm confident that he'll excel in his future endeavors. To any mom considering Inspire Day Nursery, I say: look no further! This nursery is a gem, and your child will be in good hands. Don't just take my word for it – visit the nursery, meet the staff, and see for yourself the love, care, and dedication that they provide. *A Final Note* While the nursery's website may not always be up-to-date with reviews, rest assured that the team is busy providing exceptional care and education to the children. As a testament to their hard work, I've written this review to share my heartfelt appreciation and recommendation for Inspire Day Nursery.

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Ann-Marie Gordon
4 years ago

My son is 2 years old now but started attending at 9 months old. It was very challenging for me to leave him at such a young age but all the staff were so caring and easy to communicate with, that my mummy guilt very quickly eased, as I knew he was well looked after and happy. It's not just the nursery staff that care for my son daily that are amazing in the care of my son, it's the whole team (including management) that have taken the time to know my son's personality, likes, dislikes and get to know me too. Always happy, polite approachable, from first thing in the morning to the evening, throughout the week. I honestly feel that the staff at Inspired day nursery are an extension of our family and I absolutely couldn't recommend them enough.

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Vivien Egwuatu
2 years ago

This a a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at inspire day nursery. Both my sons Zikora (graduated 2019) and Kaito(graduated 2023) attended and l have to say from 2017 to 2023 the standard of care remained top notch. From the first time we viewed the nursery in 2017, we were absolutely convinced that this a safe space for our son Zikora , so it was not a brainer that when we were blessed with Kaito that he will attend too.The boys have really enjoyed their time with you. The staff are also very friend and helpful. I definitely recommend inspire day nursery.

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Frank Harrington
5 years ago

Our eldest daughter attended Inspire and the level of care was amazing, she really flourished and that was all down to the wonderful environment created by the Inspire team. So when it came to choosing a nursery for our youngest daughter it was a no brainer... Inspire it was. We felt like we picked up where we left off. It was wonderful to see the same faces and high levels of care were still in place. Even in these difficult Covid times the staff have created a great nursery, full of varied opportunities. All the staff team made my daughter feel comfortable and the transition went really smoothly. Her key workers Joseph,Tamara and Michelle give me detailed feedback every day and my daughter has bonded with them. I truly feel this nursery lives up to it name.

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Tashan Johnson
5 years ago

Very happy with the experience so far. From the first time coming to view up to now. I like their communication. I like their polite mannerisms and how informative they are. I like the tapestry and how it is detailed and filled in EVERYDAY. I like how my daughter has progressed. I like the relationship she has not just with her key worker but all staff members. All in all I am very happy with Inspired Day Nursery and I would love if I’m still in the area for all my children in the future to also come here.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: March 2014

  • January 2024Good
  • July 2023Inadequate
  • November 2019Good
  • March 2014Good

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