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Lingfield College Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
·Lingfield College Prep, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PH · Surrey
Number of places
9 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Lingfield College Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 6 months old, providing a seamless educational journey through to Reception and beyond. The nursery promotes an inclusive atmosphere where children can grow confidently and happily, supported by a dedicated and well-trained team.

With a flexible fee structure, parents can choose from a variety of sessions, including full days and extended hours, to suit their needs. The nursery operates for 50 weeks of the year, offering both term-time and year-round attendance options.

Emphasis is placed on outdoor learning through daily opportunities for play and dedicated Forest School sessions. Lingfield College Nursery is committed to safeguarding children with robust policies and procedures in place, and staff are trained in paediatric first aid and child protection.

The nursery uses the Famly App for progress tracking and facilitates open communication with parents through regular meetings and an open-door policy, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's development.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to safeguarding children and fostering their growth in a nurturing and stimulating environment. They emphasise outdoor learning through daily play and dedicated Forest School sessions, promoting a confident and happy atmosphere for all children. Collaborative communication with parents is facilitated through the Famly App and regular meetings.

What it's like

Staff at Lingfield College Nursery create a warm and calm atmosphere, particularly in the baby room, helping children settle quickly and engage in a broad range of activities. Staff skilfully adapt their interactions, praising achievements and providing comfort, which fosters secure bonds and positive behaviour among children.

Flexible sessionsOutdoor learningForest School50 weeks a yearFamly App for communication

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age group, divided into Cocoon Babies and Caterpillars & Butterflies. The nursery offers morning sessions, full days, extended days, and wrap-around care. Various meals are included depending on the session booked, and the nursery is open 50 weeks a year.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Non-refundable registration fee of £150.
  • An acceptance deposit of £500 is required.
  • Late collection is charged at £20.
  • Open 50 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, tea, or dinner) are included depending on the session.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year (excluding bank holidays and 2 weeks over Christmas)

Session types

Morning session, Full day, Extended day, Wrap-around AM, Wrap-around PM, Ad hoc sessions

Age range

6 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lingfield College Nursery

Last inspected 8 October 2024 · Hayley Kiely

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 at Lingfield College Nursery create a warm and calm atmosphere, particularly in the baby room, helping children settle quickly and engage in a broad range of activities. Staff skilfully adapt their interactions, praising achievements and providing comfort, which fosters secure bonds and positive behaviour among children.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have high expectations and implement an effective and ambitious curriculum.
  • Leaders ensure effective support for staff professional development and well-being.
  • The daily timetable provides access to a wide range of activities and experiences, including physical education and forest school sessions.
  • Staff know their key children very well, enabling them to plan engaging activities based on children's interests and developmental next steps.
  • Leaders and staff establish good partnerships with parents through effective information sharing.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to more consistently work with parents to continue children's learning at home.
Inspection #10338914 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children enjoy their time at the nursery

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy their time outdoors. They are enthralled as staff help them to find minibeasts under logs. Furthermore, the daily timetable includes forest school sessions, and children thoroughly enjoy exploring muddy puddles, laughing with staff as they jump and splash.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 October 2024

Good

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

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