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Ivy House Wellington Lane # Ivy House Wellington Lane Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 2-4 Wellington Lane, Farnham, GU9 9BA · Surrey Number of places 47 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Surrey About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ivy House Nursery in Wellington Lane, Farnham, previously known as Caterpillars Nursery, became part of the Ivy House group in September 2023. This standalone, single-storey building offers bright, open play spaces with abundant natural light and neutral colours, creating a calming yet inspiring environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery is built around an intimate and personal approach, actively encouraging families to participate in their child’s learning journey. With a wrap-around garden, children have regular access to fresh air and outdoor play, which is a key part of the Ivy House philosophy. Located on the outskirts of Farnham, the nursery is keen to foster strong community links. The setting benefits from an experienced manager dedicated to cultivating a wonderful and inspiring space for play and learning. Nappies and wipes are included in the fees, however parents must provide formula milk if required. Our ethos Ivy House Nursery is committed to an intimate and personal approach, encouraging family participation in a child's learning journey. Outdoor play and access to fresh air are key parts of their philosophy, alongside fostering strong community links. What it's like On arrival, children separate easily from their parents and independently choose and use the activities. Staff focus strongly on meeting children's individual emotional needs, offering cuddles and reassurance to babies. Overall, staff provide children with an ambitious curriculum, indoors and outdoors, and use their good knowledge of children's individual needs and interests to extend their learning and help them make good progress. Intimate & personal setting Strong community links Wrap-around garden access Experienced management ## Pricing & funding Fees are billed monthly in advance and calculated over 51 weeks of the year. Government funding is stretched to cover 51 weeks. Sibling discounts of 10% and NHS or military discounts of 5% are available, though they cannot be combined. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are paid monthly in advance by direct debit on the 1st of the month. - Calculated over 51 weeks of the year, including payable bank holidays. - Closed for one week at Christmas and closes at 1pm on Christmas Eve. - Non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit are required to secure a place. - Offers a 10% sibling discount on the older child and a 5% NHS/military discount (not combinable). - Funding is stretched over 51 weeks of the year. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ivy House Wellington Lane Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10357495 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255856)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767118) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ivy-house-wellington-lane-gu9-9ba-2767118) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks a year Age range 3 months to 5 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ivy House Wellington Lane Last inspected 30 July 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 On arrival, children separate easily from their parents and independently choose and use the activities. Staff focus strongly on meeting children's individual emotional needs, offering cuddles and reassurance to babies. Overall, staff provide children with an ambitious curriculum, indoors and outdoors, and use their good knowledge of children's individual needs and interests to extend their learning and help them make good progress. Inspector highlights - The new nursery owners make changes that continuously improve the quality of the learning environment, including the outdoor play area. - Staff provide a calm, well-organised learning environment and a well-balanced curriculum that inspires children to explore and learn. - Children develop the skills they need for future learning, including independence as they learn to do as much as possible for themselves. - Staff skilfully adapt their communication and interaction to support children's language development. - Staff provide children with positive role models, particularly with their kind, caring approach, and build close bonds with their key children. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the arrangements to monitor staff practice to identify when some staff would benefit from targeted support to plan activities more effectively. Inspection #10357495 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255856) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator has recently completed training that has enhanced her understanding of her role and responsibilities. She works effectively in partnership with parents and the local authority to support families and reduce any gaps in children's development. Outdoor space Overall, staff provide children with an ambitious curriculum, indoors and outdoors. They have improved the outdoor play area, including providing raised flower beds that children use to plant flowers and vegetables and learn about growth. Children often laugh together, for instance as they splash about in an outdoor paddling pool and play in a camouflage den. Inspection history Most recent inspection 30 July 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255856) ## Frequently asked about Ivy House Wellington Lane ### Where is Ivy House Wellington Lane located? ### What curriculum approach does Ivy House Wellington Lane use? ### What are the fees at Ivy House Wellington Lane? ### Does Ivy House Wellington Lane take babies? ### Which funded hours does Ivy House Wellington Lane accept? ### Is Ivy House Wellington Lane a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Farnham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ivy House Wellington Lane. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Crown Daisy Nursery Aldershot · GU11 3BJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/crown-daisy-nursery-gu11-3bj-ey484783) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Elm Tree Pre School Farnham · GU9 9ER ](/nursery/elm-tree-pre-school-gu9-9er-ey466917) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tootsies Private Day Nursery Farnham · GU9 9AA 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tootsies-private-day-nursery-ltd-gu9-9aa-ey387257) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery And Preschool Farnham · GU9 9FA ](/nursery/bright-horizons-farnham-day-nursery-and-preschool-gu9-9fa-ey548045) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Beaumont Pre-School Aldershot · GU11 1YH ](/nursery/beaumont-pre-school-gu11-1yh-109947) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### St Joseph's Childcare Group Aldershot · GU11 3DD 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/st-joseph-s-childcare-group-gu11-3dd-109923) [See all nurseries in Farnham →](/search?q=Farnham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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