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Little Fingers Community Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(12 parent reviews) ·St. Stephen's Church, Manfred Road, London, SW15 2RS · Wandsworth
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Little Fingers Community Nursery, located in East Putney within St Stephen's Church, offers a Christian pre-school environment for children aged 2-5 years. Operating during term time, the nursery provides a nurturing and flexible setting where children can learn through play.

They offer morning and afternoon sessions, with children staying all day needing to bring a packed lunch. The nursery emphasises individualised care, understanding that each child settles at their own pace.

With a strong focus on a friendly and caring atmosphere, many staff members have personal connections to the nursery, having had their own children attend. Facilities include off-street parking, a secure outdoor play area, and the church hall for indoor activities during wet weather.

The daily routine incorporates free play, adult-led activities, circle time, healthy snacks, and outdoor play, ending with story time. Little Fingers welcomes children throughout the year and is registered with Ofsted, also accommodating children with special educational needs.

The nursery prides itself on its dedicated staff who provide a supportive and engaging experience, fostering development and a love for learning in a family-like atmosphere.

Our ethos

We are a Christian pre-school nursery for children from ages 2-5 years. We are a small, friendly caring nursery. Most of the staff have children who have attended Little Fingers Nursery. The staff's genuine care, the captivating learning environment, and their unwavering commitment to our child's well-being combine to create the perfect nursery experience.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident in this welcoming and caring nursery. They have secure and trusting relationships with each other and staff, which helps to support their emotional well-being. Children confidently choose from a wide range of activities, which have been carefully planned by staff to promote their interests.

Christian pre-school nurseryTerm-time onlySecure outdoor play areaIndividualised care

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate for unfunded hours and any hours taken beyond the 15 or 30 hours funding entitlement. All fees must be paid prior to the start of each term.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees must be paid prior to the start of each term.
  • Additional hours exceeding funding limit are charged at the standard hourly rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Wednesday: 9am- 12:30pm / 12:30pm-15:00pm; Thursday: 9am - 12:30pm

Food

Children staying all day should bring a packed lunch. Milk, water and healthy snacks are provided.

Waitlist

Children are admitted throughout the year.

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Morning, Afternoon, All day

Staff

3

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Fingers Community Nursery

Last inspected 22 November 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Actions the provider must take

  • Ofsted has not been notified of changes to committee members. This is a breach of requirements.

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and confident in this welcoming and caring nursery. They have secure and trusting relationships with each other and staff, which helps to support their emotional well-being. Children confidently choose from a wide range of activities, which have been carefully planned by staff to promote their interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a good understanding of the curriculum and how individual children learn, leading to good progress.
  • The nursery manager has high expectations for staff, who feel valued and have professional development opportunities.
  • Staff have established strong links with the community, organising weekly events for children to meet local older people.
  • Staff interact well with children, extending learning experiences and engaging in meaningful conversations.
  • There is a strong focus on children's language development, vocabulary, and a love of reading, including for children who speak English as an additional language.
  • Staff use mathematical language in everyday activities.
  • Children have fun and show positive attitudes to learning, supported by staff encouragement to be resilient and confident learners.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular communication about children's learning and development.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop communication further between leadership to continue to support the smooth running of the nursery
  • 2embed the curriculum intent fully to consistently help all children to make more-rapid progress.
Inspection #10305424 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff collect information about children's home lives and experiences to help to meet their individual needs.

Outdoor space

Staff provide many opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children eagerly help to arrange a traffic course with bicycles, where they practise skills such as balance and spatial awareness. Younger children learn how to safely use equipment, such as how to push a scooter, which helps them to learn how to manage risks, as well as acquire new skills. Staff gently encourage children to dress themselves for outdoor play, offering encouragement to keep trying.

Parent Reviews of Little Fingers Community Nursery

5.0
(12)
Lorna Powell-Peacock
4 years ago

There isn't enough stars here to give little fingers nursery. I completely agree with the other reviews that it is a family. I feel blessed to have had my 7 year old go there and now my 3 year old currently attending. There is such a variety of things they do and to be honest I am a little jealous of the none stop fun. The ladies there are full of heart and my daughter is coming home with her pictures and paintings that she has started to write her own name on. They add so much learning into every activity which is amazing. There is always a happy atmosphere and both the inside and outside are full of adventure. Nobody could ask for more in finding a happy place to be. ❤️💜💙💛💚

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Amy Fonseca
2 years ago

Little Fingers Nursery is absolutely wonderful! The amazing staff create such a kind, inclusive and fun environment and the space lends itself brilliantly for the kids to play, explore and learn. We are so thankful for the incredible start this has given our little boy and couldn’t recommend this nursery more highly! ✨✨✨

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Celeste Doyle
2 years ago

5 stars is not enough to fully describe how great this little Nursery is. My daughter has attended Little Fingers for 18 months now, during which time she was diagnosed with Autism. The staff (wonderful ladies!) are attentive and kind and have been unerringly generous in terms of help and support whilst we have been going through the diagnostic process. They have been flexible and responsive to her changing needs and swift to supply any feedback we needed to move forward with diagnosis. They immediately made all the necessary SEN adjustments to make her time at nursery even more accessible and enjoyable. The 1-1 time she has received has been invaluable to her development and she has had the best fun there! It's so wonderful to see her skip in to Nursery with joy and excitement every day! Their expertise, wisdom, patience and care have benefited her in more ways than can easily be summarised here. A deeply wonderful early years setting.

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Sam Brown
2 years ago

Little Fingers has been the most wonderful nursery for our daughter. She has been nurtured, loved and taught so well. The staff create a safe and gentle environment where our daughter has explored, adventured and learnt. Highly recommend.

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Jenni Constable
4 years ago

Little Fingers has been such a gift to our family. Our little one has really thrived there and has been happy since day one. The nurture and expertise of the staff is second to none and we would highly recommend the nursery to others. It really is a wonderful place.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • November 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • June 2015Good
  • October 2011Good

Frequently asked about Little Fingers Community Nursery

About the setting

Little Fingers Community Nursery registered in 1989 and is located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The nursery employs three members of childcare staff, who hold appropriate early years qualifications. The manager holds qualified teacher status. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
123166
Registered person
St Stephen's Church Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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