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Ladybird Nursery in Godalming

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(5 parent reviews)
·Fern Road, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3ER · Surrey
Number of places
47 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Ladybird Nursery, located in Farncombe and a short walk from Godalming town centre, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on providing high-quality, flexible childcare, understanding the diverse needs of modern families.

They adopt the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, encouraging learning through a balanced approach of child-led exploration and adult-guided activities. The daily routine incorporates a variety of engaging experiences, from messy play and music to outdoor adventures in their secure garden, fostering confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

The experienced team is dedicated to building strong relationships with each child, celebrating individual milestones in a 'home from home' atmosphere. Ladybird Nursery also prioritises healthy eating, offering nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks while accommodating specific dietary requirements.

Our ethos

Ladybird Nursery adopts the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, balancing child-led exploration with adult-guided activities. They aim to foster confidence, independence, and a love of learning within a 'home from home' atmosphere, prioritising healthy eating and flexible childcare.

What it's like

Staff provide an inviting environment where children are happy and settle well. Strong bonds develop between staff and children, who are encouraged to build on their skills as they move through the nursery. Staff know children's interests well and use this knowledge to support their development and self-esteem across all age groups.

EYFS CurriculumFlexible SessionsNutritious Meals

Pricing & funding

Fees include all meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, wipes, and tooth brushing for children over two. A minimum booking of two days per week is required, and government funding is stretched evenly over the 51 weeks of the year that the nursery is open.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
  • Full Day (0-2 Year Olds)£98.00 / day
  • Full Day (2-3 Year Olds)£95.00 / day
  • Full Day (3-5 Year Olds)£95.00 / day
  • Morning Session (0-2 Year Olds)£55.00 / session
  • Morning Session (2-3 Year Olds)£51.00 / session

Good to know

  • Fees include all meals, drinks, snacks, nappies, wipes, and tooth brushing for children over 2.
  • Closed on bank holidays with regular charges still applying; no refunds for sickness or holidays.
  • A minimum booking of two days per week is required.
  • Forest School attendance incurs an additional monthly fee.
  • Discounts of 5% are available for siblings (youngest child) and for full-time 5-day attendance.
  • Government funding is stretched over 51 weeks; 3 days minimum attendance required to claim full 30 hours.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Morning, Afternoon, Full Week (5 Days)

Food

Healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked meals provided, individual dietary needs accommodated

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ladybird Nursery

Last inspected 14 March 2024 · Anne Nicholson

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

Staff provide an inviting environment where children are happy and settle well. Strong bonds develop between staff and children, who are encouraged to build on their skills as they move through the nursery. Staff know children's interests well and use this knowledge to support their development and self-esteem across all age groups.

Inspector highlights

  • The new manager has improved practice and focused on increasing staff professional development.
  • A well-designed curriculum is in place, with staff building confidence in adapting new planning to children's interests.
  • Children develop a good awareness of healthy lifestyles, with nutritious snacks and meals provided and new initiatives like teeth cleaning.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with improved information sharing and stay-and-play sessions.
  • Children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities receive swift support from staff and the SENCo.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve opportunities for children to engage, explore and extend on their learning and development, particularly outdoors
  • 2develop systems for monitoring and coaching staff further to focus on promoting greater consistency in practice.
Inspection #10293508 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they appreciate the increase in information-sharing, which has significantly improved over the last year.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities receive swift support from the special educational needs coordinator and staff. They work in close partnership with parents and professionals to implement strategies and support to meet children's individual needs and enable them to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being outside, and staff encourage them to dress appropriately before going out to play. Children enjoy going in the garden; however, the learning environment outside is less engaging for children to build on their skills.

Parent Reviews of Ladybird Nursery

5.0
(5)
Bernadett M
a year ago

Ladybird is the second nursery we tried and I couldn't be happier with the team. I can keep track of my girl's day whilst in care. She hasn't been ill unlike the other nursery where they didn't pay attention to the hygene.Their diet is also healthy. They engage children very well with various development games and my girl became more confident.I highly recommend Ladybird to every parents who are looking for a safe place where children well looked after.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2013

  • April 2024Good
  • March 2024Good
  • June 2023Requires improvement
  • April 2023Requires improvement
  • December 2022Inadequate
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • December 2021Requires improvement
  • November 2021Requires improvement
  • August 2017Good
  • August 2017Good
  • September 2016Requires improvement
  • April 2016Inadequate
  • March 2013Good

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