Waitlist
Waiting list in operation, can exceed 18 months.
Little Jungle School of Early Childhood in London (SE15 4HU)
Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
Number of places
56 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Southwark
About this day nursery
Little Jungle School of Early Childhood is dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and care, considering it a fundamental right for all children, regardless of background or ability. The school champions a progressive approach, aiming to empower children to learn, grow, and thrive.
They welcome children from diverse community backgrounds and their admissions policy reflects democratic values. Due to high demand for places, the school operates a waiting list system, and prospective parents should anticipate a waiting period that could exceed 18 months from the registration date.
Admissions are offered on a two-day, three-day, or five-day attendance basis. The school is committed to reducing local traffic congestion and improving air quality, therefore a condition of admission is that parents do not drive or park at Little Jungle.
What it's like
Children arrive happily and excited for their day at this exceptional nursery. They confidently greet staff by name, and staff enthusiastically share the stimulating activities on offer with children and parents. Leaders have created a rich and meaningful curriculum that is extremely well sequenced, and all staff implement this effortlessly. Staff provide warm and caring relationships with children.
High-quality early years educationDemocratic values in admissionsWaiting list systemTwo, three or five-day attendance options
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Jungle School of Early Childhood
Last inspected 23 May 2023 · Holly Todd
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happily and excited for their day at this exceptional nursery. They confidently greet staff by name, and staff enthusiastically share the stimulating activities on offer with children and parents. Leaders have created a rich and meaningful curriculum that is extremely well sequenced, and all staff implement this effortlessly. Staff provide warm and caring relationships with children.
Inspector highlights
- The manager plans a meticulous curriculum that focuses on developing children's resilience and independence.
- Young children learn to serve their own food and drink at mealtimes.
- Children enjoy being physically active in their play.
- Staff value partnership working with parents and other professionals.
- Leadership across the nursery is inspirational.
Inspection #10285935 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents feel incredibly involved in their child's learning and development at the nursery. They highlight that the individual care and attention their children receive is wonderful. Parents explain that the caring and inclusive culture of the nursery is fantastic. They explain their children become very excited when they arrive and describe staff as 'friendly' and 'loving'.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff know all children extremely well and confidently discuss children's individual needs. They skilfully use children's interests to support them with next steps in learning. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make substantial progress in their learning.
Outdoor space
Children are provided with a wealth of experiences to broaden their knowledge of the world. They benefit from visiting the local park in the area. Children use their acquired knowledge of playgrounds to share their own ideas and thoughts on ways to develop their own nursery garden. They confidently learn to manage risks when creating their own slide in the garden.
Google Reviews of Little Jungle School of Early Childhood
5.0
(3 Google reviews)
M S
a year ago
Mahdi Choudhury
2 years ago
maria k
2 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: October 2017
- May 2023Outstanding
- October 2017Outstanding
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