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Nightingales Nursery # Nightingales Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 1.0 (1 parent reviews) · St. Francis Xavier College, Malwood Road, Wandsworth, SW12 8EN · Wandsworth Number of places 20 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Wandsworth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Nightingales Nursery, situated in Wandsworth, SW12 8EN, bases its educational philosophy on the concept of "learning through play," believing it to be a fundamental aspect of child development. This approach fosters communication, cooperation, sharing, turn-taking, and problem-solving skills among children. The nursery encourages children to explore, investigate, listen, and observe to develop their senses and curiosity. Adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, the nursery incorporates its seven areas of learning into all activities, with a focus on observing children's interactions during play as a starting point for their development. The nursery boasts an outdoor garden area equipped with various play experiences, including a quiet reading nook, large garden toys, and balancing activities, accessible to all age groups both independently and collaboratively. Established in 2025 by Emma Thompson, the Nursery Manager, Nightingales Nursery prides itself on strong parent partnerships, facilitating regular information exchange and keeping parents informed about their child's progress. The nursery is open 51 weeks a year, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and provides fresh, daily home-cooked meals. It is conveniently located a five-minute walk from Clapham South Station, offering easy access to London transport. Additionally, sport tuition is available for children attending the nursery. Our ethos Nightingales Nursery's educational philosophy is rooted in "learning through play," which they believe is fundamental to child development. This approach cultivates essential skills such as communication, cooperation, sharing, and problem-solving. They also adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, integrating its seven areas of learning into their activities and using observation of children's play as a basis for development. What it's like Staff at Nightingales Nursery create a calm and inclusive environment, welcoming children and parents warmly. They provide cuddles and reassurance, helping children settle quickly and fostering emotional security. The curriculum prioritises children's happiness and development of important skills, including early literacy and mathematical concepts. Learning through play EYFS curriculum Outdoor garden area Home-cooked meals Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.nightingalesnursery.com/contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nightingales Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10307971 Lead inspector Marisol Hernandez-Garn [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238978)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/123175) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nightingales-nursery-sw12-8en-123175) ## Key facts Opening hours 51 weeks of the year from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Term time / All Year All Year Food Fresh daily home cooked meals Established 1994 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nightingales Nursery Last inspected 10 January 2024 · Marisol Hernandez-Garn 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 Nightingales Nursery create a calm and inclusive environment, welcoming children and parents warmly. They provide cuddles and reassurance, helping children settle quickly and fostering emotional security. The curriculum prioritises children's happiness and development of important skills, including early literacy and mathematical concepts. Inspector highlights - Staff create a calm and inclusive environment. - Children gain good levels of mathematical concepts. - The manager evaluates her practice rigorously to identify strengths and areas for improvement. - Staff work hard to form strong relationships with parents. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas to develop - 1 increase support for staff to help them to plan and sequence the outdoor curriculum more effectively - 2 build on children's understanding of the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle. Inspection #10307971 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238978) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents tell the inspector that staff are particularly kind, caring and sensitive professionals. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff gently remind children to take turns when using outdoor play equipment. However, staff do not plan and sequence the outdoor curriculum as effectively as possible, which prevents them from supporting children's physical development to the highest level. EAL / language support This enables children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to make notable progress from their starting points. ## Parent Reviews of Nightingales Nursery 1.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJLTJhevEhqeKMFfYI6HWVXvPcUvtOHC6ddvuCy-iOcsGwkwA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sienna 2 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaSWEyWk5hekJSVlcxTFpVUkljR2hzWlhoQk1FRRAB!2m1!1s0x487605c9cd9c822b:0xd9a6ba99d5a339d0) Reviews from Google for Nightingales Nursery. 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