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Oak and Wren Day Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(6 parent reviews)
·155 Baring Road, London, SE12 0LA · Lewisham
Number of places
59 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

The nursery was registered with Ofsted on 23/07/2024. While the latest inspection on 19 February 2026 rated the nursery as "Inadequate" overall, there are specific areas where standards are met or strong.

The safeguarding standards are met, indicating a positive culture where leaders and staff are responsible for identifying, acting upon, and managing concerns. Children's welfare and well-being are a strong standard, with leaders and staff prioritising emotional development and sustained outdoor learning, including weekly forest school activities for pre-schoolers.

The nursery also maintains strong relationships with parents and offers support to meet families' changing circumstances. Children are well-prepared for their next stage of learning, showing resilience and developing independence through practical activities.

The curriculum is designed to offer opportunities for development in all learning areas, ensuring an inclusive environment that celebrates all children's backgrounds. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting the curriculum to individual needs.

The nursery has focused on swift improvements since its previous inspection, improving training methods and conducting robust recruitment procedures for staff. Additionally, leaders ensure that children get ample outdoor access and forest school sessions, understanding that many local children may not have gardens at home.

What it's like

The breaches in the safeguarding and welfare requirements have a significant impact on the learning, safety and well-being of children. Staff lack adequate knowledge of safeguarding issues and struggle with behaviour management, hindering children's learning and development. Despite weaknesses, staff promote children's independence and build trusting relationships with parents.

Safeguarding standards metStrong child wellbeingPromotes independenceInclusive environmentOutdoor accessStrong parent relationships

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon to Fri, 8am - 6pm

Age range

0 to 5 year olds

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement

Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Oak and Wren Day Nursery

Last inspected 19 February 2026 · Marisol Hernandez-Garn

Actions the provider must take

  • ensure that all staff are informed about safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales', and understand the procedures for reporting them, including in cases of allegations by 17/11/2025
  • improve risk assessment, particularly in the baby room, to ensure that the floor space does not become cluttered with toys, to minimise accidents to children by 17/11/2025
  • implement effective procedures for supervision sessions, coaching and mentoring to raise the quality of staff's practice to a good standard by 17/11/2025
  • develop and use effective strategies to manage children's behaviour in a positive way that helps children to understand what is expected of them by 17/11/2025
  • improve the observation and assessment of children's learning so that staff accurately identify any gaps in their learning and act on them as quickly as possible by 17/11/2025
  • plan and implement a broad and ambitious curriculum that builds on children's existing skills and knowledge by 17/11/2025

What it's like to attend

The breaches in the safeguarding and welfare requirements have a significant impact on the learning, safety and well-being of children. Staff lack adequate knowledge of safeguarding issues and struggle with behaviour management, hindering children's learning and development. Despite weaknesses, staff promote children's independence and build trusting relationships with parents.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff consistently prioritise all children's wellbeing at the setting.
  • All children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school.
  • Children show resilience and keep trying during harder tasks.
  • Children are confident communicators, talking avidly about what they are making with dough, and celebrating their achievements.
  • Leaders have established an inclusive culture that celebrates all children's backgrounds and promotes pride in learning about home traditions and languages.
  • Leaders have made swift improvement since the previous inspection to ensure that they are delivering a curriculum that is ambitious for all children.
  • Staff promote children's independence skills, encouraging them to put on coats and shoes for outdoor play.
  • Staff build trusting relationships with parents and carers and provide relevant information about their children's learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support staff to build on their skills in providing consistently high-quality interactions to ensure children make even further progress.
  • 2Leaders should further develop their evaluative approach and training programme to ensure effective continuous professional development for all staff.
  • 3Leaders should strengthen staff confidence and consistency in supporting children to fully understand behaviour expectations.
Inspection #10412537 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The curriculum is adapted well for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those with barriers to learning. Staff know the children well and tailor teaching to different children's needs and stages of development. Staff are efficient at making adaptations to the curriculum to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or other barriers to learning, can achieve. Leaders ensure that children with additional needs, those who speak English as an additional language, or who have other barriers to learning typically make good progress.

Outdoor space

All children have daily access to the outdoor provision to develop their larger muscles and strength. Older children enjoy navigating scooters up and down a slope or digging for vegetables in the mud kitchen. Babies enjoy crawling through tunnels and enthusiastically attempt to catch bubbles. All pre-school children take part in weekly forest school activities, which positively impacts their well-being, as they enjoy sustained learning outdoors in the fresh air. This contributes to all children's emotional development and sense of overall self-esteem.

Parent Reviews of Oak and Wren Day Nursery

5.0
(6)
Li X
9 months ago

My son attended Oak and Wren Day Nursery in Lee from December 2024 to August 2025 and absolutely loved his time there. His key person was truly amazing warm, affectionate, and clearly knew him very well, which suited his personality perfectly. He thrived during his time at the nursery and learnt so much. He especially enjoyed the creative activities like crafting and cooking, which the staff put a lot of thought into. These activities really helped him develop independence and prepare for school life in a fun, engaging way. The whole team at Oak and Wren were lovely. Even when his key person wasn’t available, the other staff members stepped in seamlessly and communicated effectively with me, always making sure messages were passed on and my son felt supported. Maggie, the manager at Oak and Wren Lee, is incredibly warm and welcoming. From the very start, she made us feel at ease and always took the time to check in and listen. Her approachable and caring nature really sets the tone for the whole nursery. Overall, we had a really positive experience and would highly recommend Oak and Wren Lee to other families.

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sihem hazi
10 months ago

My son has been attending Oak and Wren Nursery for the past 8 months, and honestly, I couldn't be happier. Maggie, the manager, is wonderful, warm, professional, and clearly passionate about children. The setting itself is brand new, spotless, and has such a cozy, welcoming feel to it. The app they use is great too. It keeps us updated throughout the day with details about meals, naps, and activities, which really helps us feel connected to what he’s doing. The carers are fantastic kind, attentive, and genuinely great with the kids. My son absolutely adores his key person and looks forward to going in every morning. He even asks to go on weekends! He’s having so much fun, but what’s been amazing to see is how much he’s grown especially in his speech and early numeracy. He’s started counting, doing simple maths, and his confidence has really blossomed. The preschool program is clearly well-structured, and we can really see the progress in his learning. We feel lucky to have found such a nurturing place for him.

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Saravana Kumar
10 months ago

We’ve been sending our little one to Oak and Wren Nursery on Baring Road since October last year , and we’re really pleased with the experience. The environment is lovely and very welcoming. The teachers are caring and professional, and communication from both the Manager and the team has been consistently excellent. One thing we really appreciate is that the food provided is made from scratch and is of very good quality. It’s reassuring to know our child is eating healthy, nutritious meals every day. Overall, this is a wonderful nursery and we highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and well-run setting.

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Kofi Ohene-kwafo
in the last week

We couldn't be happier with Oak & Wren. The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely care about the children's well-being and development. My daughters have thrived here and looks forward to going every day. We especially love the daily updates and photos on their parent app. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a safe, nurturing environment!"

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ulinici natalia
in the last week

A lovely, warm, and accommodating nursery. Our son really enjoys his time there and settled in quite quickly, which was a very good sign for us from the beginning. We really appreciate the educational toys, the large selection of books, and all the interactive activities organised for the children. It’s also clear that a lot of care and attention has gone into the garden area, and we can see how much our son enjoys spending time there. The staff are amazing — always welcoming, attentive, caring, and open to communication. We also love the nursery app, which keeps us updated throughout the day with detailed information and lovely photos. What stands out most is the management’s continuous effort to improve both the environment and the overall operations of the nursery. It gives us real reassurance that our son is in a nurturing environment that supports his happiness and development. Many thanks to all the staff and management for their hard work, care, and dedication — we really appreciate everything they do.

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Inspection history

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Inadequate). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • October 2025Inadequate
  • September 2025Inadequate

Frequently asked about Oak and Wren Day Nursery

About the setting

Oak and Wren Day Nursery registered in 2024 and is located in the London Borough of Lewisham. The nursery is open all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are nine staff members who work directly with children. The manager and three other staff hold early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery provides government funded childcare for all eligible children.

URN
2791230
Registered person
SAI Children Centre Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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