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Ladels Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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4.7(47 parent reviews)
·Ladels Day Nursery, Highbury Avenue, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8BQ · Croydon
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Ladels Day Nursery, situated in Thornton Heath, CR7 8BQ, caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for early development. The nursery is dedicated to fostering growth and learning through tailored care and engaging activities.

They aim to provide an accessible and stress-free experience for families, offering extensive guidance on various government funding options and childcare schemes to help manage costs. Ladels Day Nursery focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and creative space where every child's potential is nurtured.

They work closely with parents to create flexible childcare plans that suit individual family needs and schedules.

What it's like

The very enthusiastic and dedicated staff team keenly welcomes children as they arrive. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure. Children build positive relationships with staff and each other. Staff are attentive and caring and, overall, ensure that they meet children's individual needs.

Tailored careEngaging activitiesGovernment funding guidanceSafe and inclusive environmentFlexible childcare options

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

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Key facts

Opening hours

weekdays, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ladels Day Nursery

Last inspected 20 February 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 very enthusiastic and dedicated staff team keenly welcomes children as they arrive. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure. Children build positive relationships with staff and each other. Staff are attentive and caring and, overall, ensure that they meet children's individual needs.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has taken positive steps to ensure that staff have improved their knowledge and teaching skills further, to embed the implementation of the nursery's curriculum.
  • The manager ensures that families receive their full early years funding entitlement, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Parents speak highly of staff and the care they provide, recognising the good progress their children make.
  • The manager provides support for new staff so that they know and understand their roles and responsibilities.
  • Staff plan for children's outdoor learning well and children have lots of fun exploring the large outdoor space.

Areas to develop

  • 1think more carefully about how to promote individual children's individual needs, particularly babies, at the beginning of the day
  • 2build on the existing good practice to help children to understand what is happening next during routines.
Inspection #10290835 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of staff and the care they provide.

They recognise the good progress their children make, such as in their speaking and listening skills, confidence and independence.

Parents appreciate the daily communication with staff, and an online app that staff use to share important information.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager ensures that families receive their full early years funding entitlement, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those children who do not necessarily have the same early experiences as others. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Staff implement the nursery's curriculum for outdoor play and learning to a very good level. Mixed ages of children have plenty of time outdoors to help to promote physical exercise and access lots of fresh air. Staff plan for children's outdoor learning well. Children have lots of fun as they confidently explore the large outdoor space.

Parent Reviews of Ladels Day Nursery

4.7
(47)
Natalie Shaw
10 months ago

A Wonderful Experience from Start to Finish! My son has been at Ladels Nursery for just over two years, and I honestly couldn't be happier with the experience. From his very first day, it was clear that he was in safe, caring, and capable hands. The staff have always gone above and beyond to make sure he felt supported and encouraged, and it shows. During his time there, he’s flourished in so many ways. He’s become so much more independent, confident, and sociable. His love for numbers and letters has truly blossomed, he’s now a little mastermind when it comes to early literacy and numeracy! One of the biggest transformations has been in his speech and communication. He’s now engaging in conversations with real enthusiasm, something that has been so lovely to see. The activities offered have been absolutely fantastic. From trips to LEGOLAND and visits from a real fire engine, to summer picnics, Christmas plays, singing concerts, and a brilliant graduation ceremony—the nursery has created so many memorable moments that we’ll treasure forever. We’re incredibly grateful for everything the team has done. Ladels Nursery has played such a huge role in shaping our son’s early years, and we’ll always look back on this time with fond memories!

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Marcin Bejma
9 months ago

We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Ladels! All the teachers are incredibly friendly, kind, and always ready to help whenever possible. It’s been so reassuring to know our daughter was in such caring and supportive hands each day. The head teacher is absolutely brilliant—approachable, professional, and clearly dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment. The food has been fantastic—our daughter always came home happy and full, often telling us how yummy her meals were! We’re truly grateful for the love and attention you’ve given her during her time with you. Thank you all for everything you do!

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Monique Tomazoni
11 months ago

I couldn’t be happier with the care my twin daughters, Mel and Milena, received at LaDels Day Nursery. From the very beginning, I was warmly welcomed and felt truly supported. The staff are incredibly kind, attentive and genuinely caring – they made both me and my girls feel safe and at home. The environment is nurturing, cheerful, and filled with engaging activities that have helped my daughters grow with joy and confidence. A heartfelt thank you to the whole team for the love, patience and dedication. You’ve made a beautiful difference in our lives!

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Afeen Gardezi
10 months ago

I've been thoroughly impressed with this nursery! The staff are efficient, helpful, and always available to support my child's needs. Whenever I've had concerns, they've listened attentively and provided reassurance and solutions. The outdoor space is truly amazing and a great asset for the children. The nursery head's organisational skills are evident in the smooth running of the nursery. My child has thrived and grown to their full potential here. The staff's dedication to keeping me informed and involved has given me complete confidence in their care. Highly recommend! Afeen G

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M Mcgibbon
10 months ago

I would firstly like to say, a massive thank you & bless you all at Ladel’s day nursery! My son’s transition into and from nursery/preschool, has been greater than i could have imagined. Coming into the nursery just shy of 2 years ago, I was apprehensive as my son had personal struggles and sometimes struggled to focus. I can proudly say, he has overcome those hurdles & is thriving tremendously with the help of Ladel’s. The best way to explain my child’s experience at nursery is it has been a home away from home, the staff feel like home, the environment feels like home, he is welcome with open arms & I couldn’t recommend this setting enough! It is a breath of fresh air to know your child is loved & well taken care of when away from you, so to the staff Ms Veronica, Ms Careisha, Ms Gemma, Ms Neisha, Ms Maizie & all who have taken part in my son’s journey, from the bottom of my heart thank you for taking care of and loving my Son. We will miss you once we’ve moved on!

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: April 2009

  • February 2024Good
  • March 2023Requires improvement
  • April 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • November 2014Requires improvement
  • April 2009Good

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