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Ladybird Nursery Anerley

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
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4.8(4 parent reviews) ·45 Anerley Park, London, SE20 8NQ · Bromley
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Ladybird Nursery in Anerley, established in 1995, is located in a modernized Victorian house, less than a five-minute walk from Anerley and Penge West train stations. The nursery operates across two floors, dedicating the first floor to preschoolers aged 3-5, while babies aged 3 months to 2 years and toddlers aged 2-3 years are cared for in separate rooms on the ground floor.

It has a daily capacity for 45 children and has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted. Ladybird Anerley prioritizes a secure and nurturing environment, equipped with air-conditioning, comprehensive CCTV, and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with fully trained staff.

The outdoor play area features a soft-play surface and various toys for year-round enjoyment, partly covered for all weather conditions. The nursery provides an all-inclusive service covering meals, nappies, wipes, formula milk, and extracurricular activities.

The facility is furnished with high-quality items from Community Playthings, emphasizing a commitment to excellent resources. The nursery is part of the Ladybird Nurseries group, which emphasizes a family-run ethos and aims to build trust and warmth with every family to help children thrive and reach their full potential, as expressed by Managing Director Eshan Bhatia.

What it's like

Children arrive enthusiastically at this welcoming nursery. Staff greet them warmly and engage them in interesting activities, showing caring relationships and knowing the children well. Children develop independence in preparation for future learning, and all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.

Family-runOfsted rated GoodAll-inclusive serviceOutdoor play areaSecure environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured monthly based on attendance of two to five days per week, with differing rates for standard, 15-hour, and 30-hour funded places. Extra charges apply for ad hoc sessions, early starts, late finishes, and consumables on fully funded hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A non-refundable application fee and a refundable deposit are required.
  • A 5% sibling discount is available.
  • Fees are due one month in advance and must be paid during sickness and holidays.
  • A minimum booking of two full days is required.
  • If only two days are booked, one must be a Monday or Friday.

Key facts

Opening hours

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year (closed one week during Christmas). Early Start (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM) and Late Finish (6:00 PM - 6:30 PM) available subject to demand.

Food

All meals, nappies, wipes, formula milk, and extracurricular classes are included in fees. Water and cow's milk are provided for fully funded children, but parents must provide food from home.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Session types

Full Day, Half Day (Ad hoc)

Staff

Not specified

Waitlist

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ladybird Nursery Anerley

Last inspected 31 August 2021 · Tracey Murphy

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 arrive enthusiastically at this welcoming nursery. Staff greet them warmly and engage them in interesting activities, showing caring relationships and knowing the children well. Children develop independence in preparation for future learning, and all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager effectively monitors the curriculum and supports staff in identifying and addressing learning gaps, utilizing additional funding effectively.
  • Children are confident communicators, with staff expertly encouraging them to extend their speaking skills.
  • Children exhibit excellent concentration and positive attitudes to learning, with staff identifying their needs and using engaging activities.
  • Children are well-supported to develop a love of books through cosy reading areas and expressive story-telling.
  • Parents are delighted with the setting and highly value the staff's help in children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to better recognise and make more effective use of spontaneous opportunities to extend and deepen children's learning
  • 2strengthen opportunities for older children to extend their understanding of wider maths language.
Inspection #10194078 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents and carers are delighted with the setting and express how much their children enjoy attending.

They speak highly of the staff and particularly value how much they have helped with the good progress children are making.

parents comment that the recent initiative of a parents' forum has enabled them to share their views regarding the nursery's improvement plan.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff work well with outside agencies. Additional funding is used effectively to provide the targeted resources and experiences some children require to thrive and develop.

Outdoor space

Older children work together developing ball skills in the garden. Staff do not extend learning to include quantity and weight as children are filling different sized pots in the garden. Staff complete daily checks to ensure the premises and outdoor area are safe and secure.

Parent Reviews of Ladybird Nursery Anerley

4.8
(4)
Roberta
9 years ago

Very good nursery, the teachers are very polite and helpful, the nursery is very clean, my son enjoyed the activities, trips to the farm, pet shop, Crystal Palace park. I will recommend Ladybird Nursery to anyone.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

31 August 2021

Good

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

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