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Nutkins Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·117 Tolworth Rise North, Surbiton, KT5 9EP · Kingston upon Thames
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames

About this day nursery

Nutkins Day Nursery, situated in Surbiton, provides childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm and prioritises a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to foster each child's development.

The nursery aims for children to develop a strong understanding of the wider world, respectful manners, and to enjoy their time. They adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework, working closely with parents and carers to ensure high-quality care and strong moral standards.

Nutkins Day Nursery offers amenities such as football and dance sessions, and all fees include full childcare, meals, snacks, resources, nappies, wipes, and sun cream, with additional costs only for external trips. The nursery is currently undergoing renovations, expected to be completed in May 2025, which will include a new entrance, office, bathrooms, and an additional baby room.

Further expansion in January 2025 will add a new toddler room for an extra 15 children. Catering services will be provided by Zebedees from September 2025.

What it's like

Children are happy, confident and motivated to learn at this welcoming nursery. They are content, safe and emotionally secure, adapting well to changes from the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff offer a range of planned activities and interact with children during their chosen play, fostering positive attitudes to learning and social skills.

EYFS CurriculumFootball and Dance SessionsRenovations Underway

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

full day, morning session, afternoon session

Opening hours

7.30 am until 6pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nutkins Day Nursery

Last inspected 1 July 2021

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 are happy, confident and motivated to learn at this welcoming nursery. They are content, safe and emotionally secure, adapting well to changes from the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff offer a range of planned activities and interact with children during their chosen play, fostering positive attitudes to learning and social skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, confident, and motivated to learn.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to develop and learn in the well-resourced outdoor learning environment, spending vast amounts of time outdoors and being physically active.
  • Children and their parents build close bonds with their key person and all staff.
  • The manager and staff work cohesively together, with the manager having a clear vision and ambitious plans.
  • There is a strong focus on supporting children to follow healthy lifestyles, including nutritious menus and physical activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan opportunities for babies even more closely to ensure that their curiosity and interest are consistently promoted
  • 2extend children's learning and vocabulary during their play and routines to support and enhance their language and communication skills.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who speak English as an additional language and those in receipt of funded early education. Partnerships with other professionals are very effective.

Outdoor space

Staff provide opportunities for children to develop and learn in the well-resourced outdoor learning environment. Children spend vast amounts of time outdoors and are physically active in their play, learning to take manageable risks as they negotiate climbing frames and practise balancing skills. They also plant seeds and care for vegetables in the allotment area.

Parent Reviews of Nutkins Day Nursery

4.2
(5)
billjax1980
4 years ago

When we moved to Surbiton my wife and I needed to find a local Nursery which is when we discovered Nutkins Day Nursery. Since, our daughter has been there not only has she made wonderful progress, she really enjoys her early years education which has been a huge factor in her development. Louise and her team are welcoming, friendly and supportive and have always been flexible to the needs of our family. When we moved back to Putney rather than take our girl out of the nursery we made adjustments our end to keep her there so that she can remain at the Nursery that she loves so much. My wife and I couldn't recommend Nutkins Day Nursery highly enough.

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Tesa
2 years ago

Worst experience ever . I feel so bad that my son had to stay there for soo many months. The staff is less bothered about kids, they are just playing on their own and everything on their own. Zeroooo learning in all those months.

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Joanna Cygan
6 years ago

Both of my little ones went there and they loved it. My little girl wants to go to preschool even on Sunday. Never had any issues and the girls that work there are absolutely lovely. Strongly recommend

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Anife Dumandzha
2 years ago

We are very thankful to Nutkins Day Nursery for all the hard work and patience with our son.He loves going to school and when he is there we are sure he is well looked after and happy.Recommend it.

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Becca Piper
5 years ago

Wonderful nursery, all 4 of my children have gone here, staff are lovely, small homely feel, the kids get a lot of love and attention.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

1 July 2021

Good

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

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