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Jan Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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5.0(10 Google reviews)
·11 The Glebe, Prentis Road, London, SW16 1QR · Lambeth
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Lambeth

About this early years setting

Jan Pre-School is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive during their crucial early years. The nursery fosters a positive, respectful, and homely atmosphere, with experienced and qualified practitioners who are sensitive to the individual needs of each child and their family.

The learning environment is designed to spark curiosity and engagement, adaptable to different age groups and developmental stages, and regularly reviewed to maintain high standards. The nursery emphasises the importance of children's health and well-being, offering access to a refurbished garden and outdoor spaces.

They also provide healthy, freshly prepared meals and snacks, ensuring a balanced diet for all children. Their core values centre around enabling children to develop strong communication skills, curiosity, and a caring attitude.

Our ethos

Jan Pre-School is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that sparks curiosity and engagement. Their core values focus on developing children's communication skills, curiosity, and a caring attitude, while ensuring their health and well-being.

What it's like

Children enjoy playing and learning in this small, calm nursery setting. They form strong attachments with adults, behave well, and receive plenty of praise and encouragement. The gentle and experienced staff team listen to children and ask thoughtful questions to improve their early language skills.

Homely atmosphereExperienced educatorsFocus on health and well-beingStimulating learning environmentEmphasis on communication, curiosity, and care

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands from six months to five years, offering weekly, daily, half-day, and hourly rates. Children aged three to five years have a minimum booking requirement. Funded sessions for eligible children are offered during set times morning and afternoon.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Minimum booking requirement of 2.5 days for children aged 3 to 5 years.
  • Funded sessions are set between 8:30am - 11:30am and 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
  • Weekly charge applied for late invoice payments.
  • Monthly snack charge applied to funded places unless parents provide fruit from home.

Key facts

Opening hours

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (full time). Part-time morning sessions: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (3 hours) or 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (5 hours, including lunchtime). Part-time afternoon sessions: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (3 hours) or 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (5 hours, including mealtime).

Food

All meals (breakfast, lunch, two snacks) included for ages 6 months to 3 years. For 3-5 year olds, parents pay for food, nappies and wipes. Children on 15 free funded hours do not pay for consumables or meals, but there is a £10 monthly snack fee unless they bring fruit from home.

Session types

Full day, Half day, Hourly, Morning session, Afternoon session, 15 hours free funded places

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2020

Waitlist

Not found.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jan Pre-School

Last inspected 20 September 2022 · Trina Lynskey

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

Children enjoy playing and learning in this small, calm nursery setting. They form strong attachments with adults, behave well, and receive plenty of praise and encouragement. The gentle and experienced staff team listen to children and ask thoughtful questions to improve their early language skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy playing and learning in this small, calm nursery setting.
  • Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children enjoy their time outdoors, where they develop their physical skills.
  • Children are very comfortable in the cosy corner, exploring books or listening to stories.
  • Children and staff in the nursery come from a wide range of cultures, which are celebrated positively.

Areas to develop

  • 1To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should consider ways to support children to understand the daily routine to help them to transition between activities and participate in all the nursery has to offer.
Inspection #10239392 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive at nursery. They say their children come home with new songs, rhymes and words every day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use their knowledge and experience to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have access to experiences that support their individual learning journeys.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy their time outdoors, where they develop their physical skills. Leaders have plans to further develop the outdoor area to create more space for children to enhance their physical development. Staff plan carefully to ensure all areas of learning are promoted outside just as they are indoors.

Google Reviews of Jan Pre-School

5.0
(10 Google reviews)
Alaa SLOUS
10 months ago

You are the best nursery I’ve known ever ❤️❤️🥹 Wonderful staff. I have had many experiences with nurseries, but your place is the only one where I felt truly at peace leaving my precious son. You are wonderful, caring women who pay attention to every little detail when it comes to the children. I have observed closely and noticed the kindness and genuine affection you show them. Thank you all so much for every effort you have put into caring for the children.You have supported me in every possible way and showed great understanding in many situations. I am deeply grateful to you. I absolutely recommend this nursery, my child has really enjoyed it.

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J DCM
2 years ago

Great nursery, excellent environment and AMAZING staff. My twins just completed two years here and now I’m sad that they are leaving. However, they have learned many great new skills within the two years. I couldn’t recommend a better nursery than Jan Pre School

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Miky Bajrami
2 years ago

My daughter has been at this nursery for 1 year and half and during that period it has been an absolute amazing time for her from all staff . The Support ,love , care and dedication put into teaching made my child stronger day by day and coming home happy. Keep it going guys ❤️

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Lola Adetu
5 years ago

My son thoroughly enjoys his day at jan preschool. They have so many items for him to explore! He comes home always happy. I highly recommend this nursery. Couldn’t be happier

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Elizabeth Gomes
5 years ago

Absolutely love this nursery . So child friendly, staff & manager are amazing and so kind and supportive will definitely be recommending.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 September 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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