Opening hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm; Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm. Breakfast Club: 8:30am - 9:00am daily. Lunch Club: 12:00pm - 12:30pm (Monday - Thursday)
Lewin Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
26 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Lambeth
About this day nursery
Lewin Pre-School, located in Streatham, provides a nurturing environment for children after their second birthday, often until they begin reception. The pre-school, which can accommodate just over 30 children, emphasizes a unique educational approach that draws from the 'Natural Thinkers' methodology and the child-directed learning principles of Reggio Emilia.
As a member of the Early Years Alliance, Lewin Pre-School is committed to a broad, balanced, and structured curriculum designed to prepare children for school with confidence. The pre-school believes in the crucial role of parents as their child's first educators and fosters a partnership between parents and staff for optimal child development.
They also maintain a strong ethos of providing equal opportunities for all children and their families, ensuring an inspiring and supportive start to their educational journey.
Our ethos
Lewin Pre-School follows a child-directed learning approach inspired by Reggio Emilia and the 'Natural Thinkers' methodology, fostering a partnership with parents as children's first educators. They are committed to providing equal opportunities and an inspiring start to education.
What it's like
Children learn how to use equipment safely and explore the different areas of the pre-school with confidence. They listen to staff as they line up to go outside or move between activities. Staff spend time with individual children, who explore their interests and practise challenging new skills.
Unique educational approachReggio Emilia inspiredNatural Thinkers approachTerm-time onlyMixed age groups
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Session types
Morning session, Afternoon session, Full day, Breakfast Club, Lunch Club
Age range
2+ years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2013
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Lewin Pre-School
Last inspected 17 July 2023 · Kate Daurge
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 learn how to use equipment safely and explore the different areas of the pre-school with confidence. They listen to staff as they line up to go outside or move between activities. Staff spend time with individual children, who explore their interests and practise challenging new skills.
Inspector highlights
- The manager creates a curriculum with a clear intent for all children.
- Staff have a strong knowledge of child development.
- Staff are skilled at interacting with children.
- Staff plan a range of opportunities to help children to do things for themselves.
- Partnerships with parents are strong.
Areas to develop
- 1further develop the planning of play activities to help all children, including the most able, to experience the highest level of challenge
- 2develop how staff are deployed to consider the support all children need to join in with activities.
Inspection #EY461099 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They say that children develop a range of skills at the pre-school.
They say that they develop social skills and are confident talkers.
the information they receive from the pre-school helps them to extend their children's learning at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff have a strong understanding of a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities. They can identify any gaps in children's learning and work closely with a range of experts to help children with their learning where required. All children receive the support they are entitled to.
Outdoor space
In the garden, staff help children to dig for dinosaurs in the mud and make fossils with salt dough. They enjoy talking about dinosaurs and what they know about them to staff.
Parent Reviews of Lewin Pre-School
4.0
(3)
Georgina Goodwin
a year ago
It took me forever to find a place in a nursery that my son liked. It was important to me to put him in a safe and comfortable environment. My son has developed so much since starting here and the experienced staff know exactly what they are doing. It is a hidden gem and I am grateful for all the work that they do.
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M Foster
a year ago
Welcoming and warm!
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Acre Lane Dental Care
a year ago
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Inspection history
Date: November 2013
- July 2023Good
- January 2018Good
- November 2013Good
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