Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.45am to 5.45pm.
Lavender Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
72 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Merton
About this day nursery
Lavender Nursery is a local authority school situated in Mitcham, within the Lavender Children's Centre. It offers a mixed-gender environment for children aged 0-4 years, providing early years education and care.
The nursery is located at Lavender Park Pavilion on Lavender Avenue and has a capacity for 72 children. As a local authority school, it operates under the guidance and regulations set by the local council, focusing on providing an inclusive and foundational learning experience for young children in the community.
What it's like
Children are very happy and settled, developing close bonds with staff who know them well and plan activities based on their interests. They learn independence from an early age, practising self-care and taking on tasks like being 'helper for the day'. Physical development is actively promoted through regular exercise and preparation for their upcoming sports day.
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
0-4
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2022
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Lavender Nursery
Last inspected 22 June 2023 · Becky Phillips
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 very happy and settled, developing close bonds with staff who know them well and plan activities based on their interests. They learn independence from an early age, practising self-care and taking on tasks like being 'helper for the day'. Physical development is actively promoted through regular exercise and preparation for their upcoming sports day.
Inspector highlights
- Staff have a good knowledge of the areas of learning and effectively plan activities to support children's progress.
- The manager and staff effectively evaluate the nursery's effectiveness and use supervision and training to develop teaching skills.
- Strong relationships with parents are fostered, with regular information sharing and invitations to stay-and-play sessions and workshops.
- Staff effectively encourage children's literacy development, with children enjoying stories and demonstrating writing skills.
- High expectations of behaviour are maintained through a consistent approach, ensuring children feel valued and listened to.
Areas to develop
- 1improve the consistency of staff's understanding of how to support children's communication and language and further extend their learning.
Inspection #10299882 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, staff use effective resources and teach children signing to help them to communicate. The manager and staff establish strong links with relevant agencies to help ensure that children receive the specialist support they need.
Outdoor space
Children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors, watching snails and collecting plants and water to make homes for them. Staff encourage children to draw the snails before returning them to the plants. The inspector viewed the inside and outside space used by the nursery.
Parent Reviews of Lavender Nursery
4.9
(8)
Manfred Gwunireama
9 years ago
This is a great place to send your children. I watched my daughter grow in confidence day after day. The teachers are great. The quality of care is fantastic. It is a very safe environment for children to grow and learn. And I love the fact that they have introduced an earlier starting time of 7:45am instead of the original time of 8am.
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besjana gjeloshi
a year ago
Amazing staff They do lots activities with kids I’m happy that my kid is going to these nursery.
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Alina Pruteanu
5 years ago
This is an absolutely fantastic nursery. Our daughter has been attending since she was a baby for the past 3 years and we couldn't be happier with the care she receives here. I couldn't fault them for anything.
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Selina Ali
9 years ago
My daughter absolutely loves it here! The keyworkers go that extra mile to provide a safe, happy and educational environment for the children and they keep parents well informed of developments and daily activities.
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Moez Abib
4 years ago
Great place to send your kids! Best early steps for the little ones plus great teachers
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
22 June 2023
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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