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Ladybird Nursery Beckenham

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
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5.0(10 parent reviews) ·20 Bromley Road, Beckenham, BR3 5JD · Bromley
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Ladybird Nursery Beckenham creates a warm, family-like atmosphere for children from three months to five years old, focusing on building trust and nurturing individual potential. The nursery operates from a spacious, air-conditioned Edwardian house, accommodating up to 44 children daily across two floors, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

It boasts modern facilities including comprehensive CCTV, high-quality furniture, a sensory room for engaging young minds, and an Automated External Defibrillator with trained staff for safety. Beyond the indoor environment, there's a well-equipped outdoor playground featuring a part-covered area, soft play, and a mud kitchen for all-weather enjoyment.

Ladybird Beckenham prides itself on providing a stimulating learning environment where children are encouraged to develop independence and curiosity, preparing them for their next stages of learning. The nursery's commitment to quality childcare is reflected in its 'Good' Ofsted rating and the positive feedback from parents who appreciate the friendly and homely feel, highlighting the strong bonds children form with the dedicated staff.

Our ethos

Ladybird Nursery Beckenham is committed to nurturing individual potential within a warm, family-like atmosphere. They aim to foster independence and curiosity, preparing children for future learning. This is supported by a stimulating environment and strong bonds with dedicated staff.

What it's like

Children are welcomed warmly by friendly staff and settle quickly into routines. They explore a stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors, choosing from age-appropriate resources. Children make good progress and are supported well to manage their feelings and build secure bonds with staff.

Family-run since 1995Good Ofsted ratingSensory roomAll-inclusive feesOutdoor playground with mud kitchen

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured monthly based on the number of days attended (two to five days), with specific rates for standard and funded places. Additional charges are applied for ad hoc sessions, early or late extensions, and consumables on fully funded sessions.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of two full days, which must include a Monday or Friday if only two days are booked.
  • A £50 non-refundable application fee and a £500 refundable deposit are required to secure a place.
  • Consumables charges apply to fully funded sessions, including food, activities, and non-food items.
  • Private hours are available at an hourly rate for funded sessions.
  • Ad hoc sessions and extension options are available outside standard booking.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am – 6pm Monday - Friday, 51 weeks a year, closing for one week during Christmas. Early starts (7:30-8:00 AM) and late finishes (6:00-6:30 PM) are available subject to demand.

Food

All meals and snacks are included and prepared on-site. Formula milk, nappies, and wipes are also provided.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day

Waitlist

Waiting list available

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ladybird Nursery Beckenham

Last inspected 29 July 2021

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 are welcomed warmly by friendly staff and settle quickly into routines. They explore a stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors, choosing from age-appropriate resources. Children make good progress and are supported well to manage their feelings and build secure bonds with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have organised an ambitious curriculum, whereby children make good progress, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff create a calm and relaxing space for babies and toddlers to explore and engage with sensory resources.
  • The manager and staff have focused on children's physical development.
  • Children are supported well to develop a love of books.
  • Partnerships with parents and other professionals are good.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff should be encouraged to join in children's play to ensure children's learning is enhanced even further.
Inspection #10194079 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents talk about how staff provide them with regular information about their child that helps them support learning at home. This helps them to understand their child's day as they are no longer allowed into the nursery due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. They describe the nursery as 'brilliant' and the staff as 'professional'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff have organised an ambitious curriculum, whereby children make good progress, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff swiftly identify any gaps in children's learning, and plan activities to help to close them. They work closely with outside agencies to ensure support is accessed quickly.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy regular access to the nursery's outside area, where they have fun exploring a range of activities to practise their physical skills. Older children enjoy regular yoga sessions and practise using the pedals to move the bicycle around the garden.

Parent Reviews of Ladybird Nursery Beckenham

5.0
(10)
Louise Pritchard
3 years ago

My son has been at Ladybirds for the last 15 months and I cannot praise the nursery enough! The staff are incredible and make such an effort to make each day fun, educational and stimulating. My son always comes home with new crafts, treats from bread to cookies that they have made and even gifts they have made for parents! The setting is a great size with small class numbers meaning all the staff know all of the children. Parents are always invited to join activities and there are trips out too. My son has had a wide range of allergies and all have them have been accommodated - we feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery in the heart of Beckenham!

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Adelia
5 years ago

The care that the nursery staff provide is outstanding. You could not wish to have better people looking after your child. We were so impressed with how much our little boy grew and developed whilst he was there. They did so many activities with the children and he really enjoyed learning about different cultures for instance at Diwali and Black History month which was great. The food that was provided was lovely and nutritious too.

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Alex Cooper
5 years ago

I can't speak highly enough of Ladybird and their lovely staff. Our son was in the caterpillar room (for 6 months to 2 year-olds) through a very tumultuous 2020, and they were brilliant. He took a while to settle but the staff were always so caring, to him and us. They'd often call to let us know if he'd had a difficult time at drop-off, which was a big relief. He developed so much whilst there, and you could tell how much he loved his carers, and his new friends. As a new-ish parent, sending your little one away to spend all day with strangers is daunting, but you couldn't be in better hands with Ladybird. They became like an extended family, and we were so sad to leave when we moved house. We'll miss you all!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

29 July 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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