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Little Raye's Daycare in London

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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4.7(24 parent reviews)
·24 Norbury Court Road, LONDON, SW16 4HT · Croydon
Number of places
55 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Little Raye's Daycare is a family-operated nursery situated in Mitcham, dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children from birth up to five years old. The nursery focuses on creating a homely and friendly atmosphere where children can thrive, encouraging them to achieve their full potential through innovative care and engaging activities.

They implement monthly themes with planning tailored to individual children's needs, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Each child is assigned a key worker who oversees their emotional well-being and development, providing regular feedback to parents.

The nursery prioritizes learning through play, offering a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities designed to enhance gross and fine motor skills, imagination, and creativity. Facilities include bright and spacious indoor rooms with modern equipment and well-equipped outdoor areas.

Parents consistently praise the nursery for its caring staff, individualized attention, excellent communication regarding their children's progress, and its nurturing environment.

Our ethos

Little Raye's Daycare states that they tailor planning to individual children's needs within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, prioritizing learning through play. They aim to nurture children in a homely and friendly atmosphere, encouraging them to achieve their full potential through engaging activities and a focus on emotional well-being.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at nursery and quickly settle to play. Staff create a stimulating curriculum that motivates children to have a go and learn. Children's language development is well supported, helping them to become confident, skilful communicators.

Family-run businessHomely environmentEYFS-aligned curriculumFocus on play-based learningDedicated key worker system

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 07:30 - 18:00

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Raye's Daycare

Last inspected 13 June 2024

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

Children arrive happily at nursery and quickly settle to play. Staff create a stimulating curriculum that motivates children to have a go and learn. Children's language development is well supported, helping them to become confident, skilful communicators.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff monitor and assess children's learning effectively, identifying gaps and creating meaningful next steps.
  • Children's independence is encouraged from an early age, with younger children accessing resources and older children putting on their own shoes and coats.
  • The management team and staff successfully support and engage in family events, strengthening family bonding and children's learning.
  • Children and staff from diverse cultures, races, and religions have opportunities to acknowledge religious and cultural celebrations.
  • Children's emotional well-being is well supported by kind and caring staff who build strong relationships with key children.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase opportunities to strengthen children's awareness of the similarities and differences between people and cultures
  • 2further build on and extend children's opportunities to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle and the impact it has on their bodies
  • 3strengthen staff's opportunities to further increase the quality of teaching practice to an even higher level
Inspection #10350607 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator works closely alongside staff and external professionals to gain support for children identified with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children play outside daily and enjoy using a range of equipment that supports their developing muscle control, balance, and coordination. For example, children access age-appropriate slides and develop their hand-eye coordination as they use balls to knock down skittles.

Parent Reviews of Little Raye's Daycare

4.7
(24)
Evelyn Siqueira
4 years ago

This was the last of the three places I visited before registering my 14m son. The lovely Lorraine showed me around in a way that convinced me that I should look not any further. I noticed that they are Ofsted certified which built up my confidence about the place. The girls (Shaiyin, Faitha, Amber) are so pleasant and there isn't any doubt why each of the kids love going in. My little one has come a long way ever since he's begun going to nursery. He has learnt so many things and some of them are - eating by himself, make new friends, and very recently, tries to walk with support. It was quite difficult for me to think of leaving my child with someone (let alone actually doing it) after being with him for a whole year but the team at little rayes was so reassuring which made it easy on us. They share a link with you that you can log into to in order to keep track of the kids progress (everything from the sleep schedules, what they have been eating, the developmental activities carried out, accidents (if any), nappy changes, monthly invoices, term reports and so much more. You won't be disappointed if you register your little one here. Keep up the good work guys!

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Derrick
9 months ago

As a dad, I couldn’t be happier with Little Rayes. Dropping my child off each morning feels easy because I know they’re in good hands. The staff are warm and caring, and it’s clear my child is comfortable and well looked after. The environment is clean, safe, and welcoming. There are plenty of activities to keep the children engaged, and you can tell a lot of thought goes into what they do each day. I’ve noticed real progress in my child’s development since starting here. I also really appreciate how good they are at keeping parents informed. Getting updates about meals, naps, and activities gives me peace of mind while I’m at work. I’d definitely recommend Little Rayes to any parent looking for a place they can trust.

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Tammy B
a year ago

Great Nursery!, I couldn’t be happier with the experience my child has had here. I was sceptical at first to put my one-year-old into nursery but from day one, the staff made us feel welcome and comfortable. The environment is warm and safe allowing the children to explore, play, and learn at their own pace. What stands out most is the care and dedication of the staff. They are genuinely invested in each child’s growth and development, always offering feedback and updates. It’s clear they take the time to get to know each child. Overall, I highly recommend Little Rayes Daycare to any parent looking for a supportive, enriching environment for their child. I’m truly grateful to have found such a wonderful nursery for my child to grow in!

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Nathalia Macedo
6 months ago

Lovely, they are very kind, my daughter loved all the staffs, is the best nursery at Norbury ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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George Popescu
2 years ago

The best nursery!!! My boy had been attended Little Rayes almost 2 years. We relocate outside London and had to change everything. It is a small lovely nursery, with lots of activities for all ages. Lorraine is a very nice person, she always put the children on the first place, providing fresh and healthy food all the time. Chanel is the best manager always there for the kids. She helped my little one to settle nicely. We really miss this nursery!!

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Inspection history

Date: June 2024

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good

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