Kiddies Arena

About this day nursery

Kiddies Arena is a welcoming early years setting located in Deptford, London, established in 2004. They are dedicated to fostering a happy, secure, and stimulating environment where children from 3 months to 4 years old can thrive.

The nursery prides itself on a child-centred approach, encouraging curiosity, building confidence, and supporting development across all areas: physical, emotional, social, and intellectual. They highly value collaboration between families and educators, actively involving parents through regular updates, meetings, and shared activities.

Kiddies Arena bases its curriculum on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), guiding learning through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences. Their team comprises highly trained staff, ranging from Level 2 and 3 practitioners to degree-qualified professionals, all committed to continuous training in areas like First Aid, Safeguarding, and Health & Safety.

The nursery offers bright, spacious rooms and an outdoor area for children to engage in various activities, ensuring ample opportunities for both indoor and outdoor play. They focus on developing early literacy, mathematics, personal and emotional skills, physical development, expressive arts, communication, and understanding of the world, making it a nurturing space for joyful growth.

Our ethos

Kiddies Arena is dedicated to fostering a happy, secure, and stimulating environment using a child-centred approach that encourages curiosity, confidence, and holistic development. They base their curriculum on the EYFS, guiding learning through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences, and highly value collaboration between families and educators.

What it's like

Leaders and staff plan enjoyable activities that challenge children to work things out for themselves and make choices about what to do, which helps them develop positive attitudes towards learning. Staff agree flexible settling-in routines with parents and gather ongoing information to effectively plan for children's individual care and learning needs. They also help children develop independence and social skills through fun, engaging activities.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges age-banded starting fees for three different age groups, spanning babies under two, toddlers, and pre-school children. Rates gradually decrease as the child gets older.