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Katey's Nursery & Pre-School in Teddington

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(12 parent reviews)
·1A Saint Marks Road, Teddington, TW11 9DE · Richmond upon Thames
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames

About this day nursery

Katey's Nursery & Pre-School is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish from a young age. They emphasise the importance of early education and offer various childcare options to support families, aligning with government initiatives to boost economic growth by enabling parents to work.

The nursery focuses on supporting children's development from as early as 9 months old, ensuring a smooth transition up to school age. They actively help families understand and access available funding options, aiming to make quality childcare more accessible.

The school is committed to fostering a fun and educational experience, whether through creative play like mark-making with ice cubes, engaging visits from educational programmes like Zoolab, or outdoor activities that promote sun safety. The team is well-trained in paediatric first aid, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in their care.

Katey's also fosters a positive team environment, reflecting their commitment to a supportive and engaging atmosphere for both staff and children.

What it's like

The leadership team shows passion for their holistic approach to their curriculum, and the nursery layout allows children free access to resources and learning areas, with a clear vision for age-appropriate experiences and skill development. Staff plan around children's interests and help them feel emotionally secure, discussing feelings and providing strategies for managing emotions and solving problems. The nursery promotes a love for reading through a carefully planned programme, including story sacks and explicit teaching of initial sounds to older children.

Government funding supportPaediatric First Aid trained staffEngaging educational activitiesOutdoor play emphasised

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm weekdays

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Katey's Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 12 March 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 leadership team shows passion for their holistic approach to their curriculum, and the nursery layout allows children free access to resources and learning areas, with a clear vision for age-appropriate experiences and skill development. Staff plan around children's interests and help them feel emotionally secure, discussing feelings and providing strategies for managing emotions and solving problems. The nursery promotes a love for reading through a carefully planned programme, including story sacks and explicit teaching of initial sounds to older children.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff support children to become confident and independent with their self-care.
  • Children are given many opportunities to be expressive, including dance classes and creative art activities.
  • Children develop their large-muscle skills and enjoy being physically active, with opportunities for daily walks to local parks and gardens.
  • Staff clearly set out their expectations for children's behaviour, offering praise and rewards to develop a sense of pride in their achievements.
  • Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the nursery and feel fully involved in their children's learning and well-supported during transitions.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve the organisation of adult led group times, so all children remain engaged in their learning and that questioning allows for children to share their thinking.
Inspection #10333107 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the nursery.

They feel they are fully involved in their children's learning, through the daily communication and regular progress checks they receive.

They know what their children are learning and how to further support them at home.

They are very happy with the support their children get as they transition through the different rooms.

They feel their children are prepared for their next stages in learning, including starting school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children develop their large-muscle- skills and enjoy being physically active at nursery. Babies use the specialist furniture to practise their walking, and staff support them as they begin to negotiate space. Children enjoy using stepping stones, climbing up ropes and riding on bikes. In addition, children are given opportunities for daily walks to local parks and gardens, and independently dress themselves for messy and outdoor play.

Parent Reviews of Katey's Nursery & Pre-School

5.0
(12)
Anna Sokolova
3 years ago

Amazing nursery, amazing teachers and managers! Our son absolutely loves it. We have changed 3 nurseries, and this one is the best - as soon as you open the door, you enter a magic atmosphere and cannot stop smiling. 1) love the flexibility - can drop off at any reasonable time in the morning and pick up earlier if needed (not all nurseries like that) 2) keeping parents up to date with the activities though the observations In the app and weekly photo collage 3) the most important are kind and caring teachers who do lots of interesting staff with kids - yoga, Spanish, baking, planting, going out to parks and libraries, etc etc

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Sh G
2 years ago

I am delighted to share my exceptional experience with Kateys Nursery & Pre-School Teddington. As a parent, finding a nurturing and high-quality nursery for my child was of utmost importance, and I couldn't have been happier with my choice. From the moment I stepped into Kateys, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff's professionalism, friendliness, and genuine care for each child's well-being were evident right from the start. They have created a safe and stimulating environment that fosters both learning and fun. The curriculum at Kateys Nursery is outstanding. They have thoughtfully designed activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, and development in every child. I have seen my little one grow leaps and bounds in their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. The teachers are highly trained and passionate about their work, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention and guidance. What impressed me the most was the level of communication and involvement from the nursery. The staff keeps parents informed about their child's progress, milestones, and daily activities through regular updates, reports, and meetings. It truly feels like a partnership, and I appreciate being an active participant in my child's early education. The facilities at Kateys are top-notch. The classrooms are spacious, well-equipped, and filled with age-appropriate resources. The outdoor play area is a haven for exploration and physical development, and safety measures are always prioritized. Furthermore, Kateys Nursery maintains high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. I have complete peace of mind knowing that my child is in a clean and sanitized environment, especially considering the ongoing pandemic. The nursery also organizes various events and extracurricular activities that add an extra dimension to the learning experience. These events not only engage the children but also allow them to showcase their talents and develop important life skills. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Kateys Nursery & Pre-School Teddington to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their child. The team's dedication, the engaging curriculum, the excellent facilities, and the strong parent-teacher partnership make it an outstanding choice. My child looks forward to each day at Kateys, and that is the greatest testament to their exceptional quality. Thank you, Kateys Nursery Teddington, for providing a remarkable early education experience for my child. You have exceeded my expectations, and I am grateful for the positive impact you have had on my little one's development.

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R Denaires
3 years ago

This is a wonderful nursery, lucky to have it so close by. I’m delighted at the progress my daughter has made after just 3 months. The staff are kind and caring and take a genuine interest each and every child. They are so knowledgeable about my daughter and it shines through at handover time at the end of the day. The Manager Alessa is great, very responsive and organised. In the past we have been to nurseries where the staff are great but the management less so. This is not the case at Katey’s in Teddington. Thank you for everything you are doing, and keep up the good work.

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Ana Trompeta
3 years ago

My 1yo son is attending Cherries class at Katey's Teddington since he's 7mo and I couldn't be happier with the team. The lead teacher, Andreia and the rest of the team are so passionate, always going that extra mile that makes the difference. The amount and quality of activities they do with the babies is incredible and always creative, perfect for the development of the little ones. They also organise many activities to involve the parents, which is lovely. Andreia and the team are so caring and loving, I couldn't imagine my baby boy in better hands. Highly recommend the team at Cherries in Katey's Teddington!

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Emily Pegg
3 years ago

Our son has been here since April in Cherries and we're really happy with the excellent and very loving care he's receiving there. He's so happy to go in and the activities they do are so lovely: yoga, painting, crafting. Lovely bright space and very child focussed. We like the mixing of different age groups for some of the day to allow interaction with older children and the trips out to the library and parks.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 March 2024

Good

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

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