--- title: "Ivy League Nursery, London | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ivy-league-nursery-se25-6xp-ey456965 description: "Ivy League Nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.6/5 from 10 reviews. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Ivy League Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 4.6 (10 Google reviews) · 237 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, LONDON, SE25 6XP · Croydon Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Croydon ## About this day nursery Ivy League Nursery, located in South Norwood, London, provides a stimulating and supportive environment for children, focusing on their growth and educational development. The day nursery prioritises creating a fun and warm atmosphere where children feel safe, secure, and happy, encouraging a love for learning from an early age. Their highly trained staff are dedicated to fostering individual development through engaging activities and discovery-based play. The day nursery aims to instil confidence and enthusiasm in children, believing this forms a crucial foundation for their future academic journey. Ivy League Nursery is committed to working in partnership with parents to ensure each child receives the best care and education possible, preparing them for future success. Our ethos Ivy League Nursery is committed to fostering individual development through engaging activities and discovery-based play, aiming to instil confidence and enthusiasm in children to build a foundation for their future academic journey. They believe in creating a fun, warm, safe, and happy environment, and partner with parents to provide the best care and education. What it's like Staff build warm relationships with children and their parents. They help children to feel emotionally secure and value others. Staff provide routines and activities that help children to develop their self-esteem and confidence. Supportive Learning Environment Discovery and Play-based Learning Highly Trained Staff Focus on Individual Development Confidence and Enthusiasm Building ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers full-day care from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with no half-day or term-time only options. Fees include breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks. Funding for eligible children from nine months old is delivered as stretched hours over the year as part of a minimum booking package. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A deposit and registration fee are required. - Offers a 10% second sibling discount while the first child attends. - No term-time only or half-day sessions are offered. - Fees include breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks. - Funding is stretched across the year: 15 hours as 11 hours/week, 30 hours as 22 hours/week. - Late collection and late payment fees apply. ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00 pm Age range 6 months - 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ivy League Nursery Last inspected 18 October 2024 · Kareen Jacobs 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 Inspector highlights - Leaders communicate action plans and curriculum aims to staff, who share their commitment to continuous improvement. - Staff help children to develop a love of books and provide sequenced opportunities for early literacy. - Staff encourage quieter children to gain confidence to communicate. - Children enjoy their time outdoors, showing resilience and perseverance. - Staff support children's personal care and health needs effectively; children serve themselves lunch and achieve independent self-care. Areas to develop - 1 enhance existing supervision arrangements, so that gaps in staff's knowledge about their responsibilities are more promptly identified and addressed - 2 strengthen the outdoor curriculum further so that pre-walking babies have more opportunities to move around and develop their larger muscles. Inspection #10321624 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261632) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents notice the improvements children make in their language and social skills. > They speak highly of the caring staff and homely environment. > Parents value the accessible methods used to share information about their child's learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy their time outdoors, putting crates together, pedalling on dual-ride bikes, and sharing resources. They show resilience and persevere at tasks, such as balancing on beams. Outdoor opportunities for pre-walking babies outdoors are less well considered. ## Google Reviews of Ivy League Nursery 4.6 (10 Google reviews) Linda & Terence 2 years ago We are very happy with Ivy League, both our kids have attended for 3 years and 1 year so far. They absolutely adore the staff and have formed really strong friendships with their peers. Our kids are bilingual so we expected a delay to their speech development, but they have been so well supported that there hasn’t been any delay. In fact my daughter can write her own name a year before starting school. They are preparing them so well, and the progress we have seen is incredible. The nursery garden is amazing and the parent community is really great too! Most importantly, our kids settled very easily and love going in! Their happiness is our priority. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWbFpHMnVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48760124e974b9cf:0x59618b08776ad7e4) Aline Grassi 2 years ago Our daughter has been at Ivy League for 3 years now and it’s been amazing to see the impact the staff there have had on her development so far. They treat our daughter with so much love and care and we are so pleased about the deep and lasting bonds she has created there. We feel she’s in safe hands and communication is good and keeps improving. The team makes sure to keep us informed about her progress and raises any issues that needs discussing with great professionalism. Ivy League has a wonderful environment, both indoors and out, and they do lots of different activities to help the kids thrive. We will be very sad when its time to move on to Primary school but we feel assured that she will be fully prepared for what lay ahead. If you're thinking about sending your child here, I wouldn't hesitate any further! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWNWZPSWV3EAE!2m1!1s0x48760124e974b9cf:0x59618b08776ad7e4) Ilona Jarzyna 2 years ago Such an amazing nursery! The staff is lovely and they put so much effort into helping our little girl grow. The nursery is spacious and babies have their own room to sleep with real cots. The garden is big and full of fun things for kids to play. The food is cooked at the site which is great as they can cater easily for different diets. Our girl has been with them since she was 11 months and she has developed so much thanks to their efforts. She is smiling at the drop off, smiling at collection which is so encouraging and a clear sign that the staff is doing their best. This nursery was recommended to us by our neighbours and we are so happy we have listened to them. All the best to the Ivy League staff! You are stars! And we thank you so much ❤️ Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWemRISlZREAE!2m1!1s0x48760124e974b9cf:0x59618b08776ad7e4) Jack Knowles 2 years ago Our daughter was at Ivy League for three years and loved it. The teachers are kind and supportive, the communication is good and improving, and the children seem to develop very well while they’re there. They work very hard to do trips and projects as well as the normal stuff you’d expect at a nursery. Overall would 100% recommend Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWNWUyZUtBEAE!2m1!1s0x48760124e974b9cf:0x59618b08776ad7e4) C. N. 2 years ago The look from outside may put you off, but just step in and the atmosphere will change your mind. The staff are incredibly caring, sweet and nurturing. My child loves going there, he's been for a year now and never says no. He's learnt so many words, he's developing his independence and he's just happy there. I know he is well looked after and I'm just so pleased with the team, they're lovely. Highly recommend. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWMWFpQVhREAE!2m1!1s0x48760124e974b9cf:0x59618b08776ad7e4) Reviews from Google for Ivy League Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=6440581810596009956&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: July 2013 - October 2024 Good - November 2023 Requires improvement - November 2022 Requires improvement - January 2017 Good - July 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Ivy League Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Ivy League Nursery? ### How can Ivy League Nursery be contacted? ### What ages of children does Ivy League Nursery look after? ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ivy League Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Stepping Out London · SE25 6XX 4.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-out-se25-6xx-2498480 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Butterfly Patch, South Norwood Hill London · SE25 6AA 4.0(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-patch-south-norwood-hill-se25-6aa-2526073 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Pumpkins Nursery London · SE25 5QW 4.7(23 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-ltd-se25-5qw-ey468690 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Bambinos Day Nursery Croydon · CR0 6DJ 4.8(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-day-nursery-ltd-cr0-6dj-ey399534 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Mini Willows Day Nursery London · SE25 6RA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mini-willows-day-nursery-se25-6ra-2498915 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Monmar Nursery London · SE25 4JR 3.9(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monmar-nursery-ltd-se25-4jr-ey443010 See all nurseries in LONDON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=LONDON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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They absolutely adore the staff and have formed really strong friendships with their peers.\nOur kids are bilingual so we expected a delay to their speech development, but they have been so well supported that there hasn’t been any delay. In fact my daughter can write her own name a year before starting school. They are preparing them so well, and the progress we have seen is incredible.\n\nThe nursery garden is amazing and the parent community is really great too!\n\nMost importantly, our kids settled very easily and love going in! Their happiness is our priority.", "datePublished": "2023-12-14T12:28:27.643207Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aline Grassi" }, "reviewBody": "Our daughter has been at Ivy League for 3 years now and it’s been amazing to see the impact the staff there have had on her development so far. They treat our daughter with so much love and care and we are so pleased about the deep and lasting bonds she has created there.\n\nWe feel she’s in safe hands and communication is good and keeps improving. The team makes sure to keep us informed about her progress and raises any issues that needs discussing with great professionalism.\n\nIvy League has a wonderful environment, both indoors and out, and they do lots of different activities to help the kids thrive.\n\nWe will be very sad when its time to move on to Primary school but we feel assured that she will be fully prepared for what lay ahead.\n\nIf you're thinking about sending your child here, I wouldn't hesitate any further!", "datePublished": "2023-12-14T11:30:16.792508Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Ilona Jarzyna" }, "reviewBody": "Such an amazing nursery! The staff is lovely and they put so much effort into helping our little girl grow. The nursery is spacious and babies have their own room to sleep with real cots. The garden is big and full of fun things for kids to play. The food is cooked at the site which is great as they can cater easily for different diets. Our girl has been with them since she was 11 months and she has developed so much thanks to their efforts. She is smiling at the drop off, smiling at collection which is so encouraging and a clear sign that the staff is doing their best. This nursery was recommended to us by our neighbours and we are so happy we have listened to them. All the best to the Ivy League staff! You are stars! 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