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Oak Tree Day Nursery in London (SE6)

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
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4.8(20 parent reviews) ·46 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2TP · Lewisham
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Oak Tree Day Nursery in Catford, London, offers a nurturing environment where children from 3 months to school age can discover, learn, and develop independence. The nursery places significant emphasis on the early years, aiming to foster curiosity and growth.

With a focus on outdoor learning, the nursery boasts a carefully designed Forest School that encourages confidence, independence, and a lasting love for learning by involving children in activities that interact with nature. The dedicated team is committed to providing a warm and happy atmosphere, supporting each child's journey from their first steps to preparing for school, both emotionally, socially, and academically.

Oak Tree Day Nursery views play as the most crucial learning method for young children, offering a rich variety of open-ended resources and activities to spark creativity and problem-solving. The pedagogical approach combines elements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Montessori philosophy, ensuring a holistic development that includes academic and practical skills, emotional resilience, empathy, and confidence.

Furthermore, the nursery is passionate about sustainability, integrating environmental care into its curriculum and daily practices, and encouraging sustainable habits among children and families.

Our ethos

The first years of life have a great influence on a child’s mind and character; thus, the aim of our nursery is to encourage the child to have a desire to discover, learn and gain independence. We believe that learning doesn’t just happen indoors – it happens in nature, through play, and in every meaningful moment of a child’s day. Our approach combines elements of the EYFS and Montessori philosophy, ensuring that children develop not only academic and practical skills but also emotional resilience, empathy, and confidence.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are warmly greeted by staff, feeling safe and secure. They settle quickly and are eager to explore exciting activities. Staff know the children extremely well, observing their play to plan their next learning steps and encouraging choices, exploration, and independence.

Forest SchoolPlay-based learningEYFS and Montessori approachSustainability focusedOutdoor learning

Key facts

Waitlist

If a nursery place is not readily available, your child’s name will be added to our waiting list.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm

Age range

3 months to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Oak Tree Day Nursery

Last inspected 24 August 2021 · Helen Craig

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 happy and are warmly greeted by staff, feeling safe and secure. They settle quickly and are eager to explore exciting activities. Staff know the children extremely well, observing their play to plan their next learning steps and encouraging choices, exploration, and independence.

Inspector highlights

  • All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • The manager has high expectations and strives for high-quality learning.
  • Staff support children in understanding healthy lifestyles, trying new foods, and staying hydrated.
  • Staff prioritise communication and language skills, introducing new vocabulary, modelling language, and engaging in conversations.
  • Staff skilfully promote mathematical language and concepts in daily practice, increasing children's knowledge and challenging their skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1monitor staff practice with greater precision and support them to manage their workload effectively
  • 2strengthen partnerships with parents to ensure detailed feedback and ideas for home learning are consistent across the nursery.
Inspection #10174953 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that their children are happy, settle well and build strong relationships with the staff.

parents say that more-detailed communication would be beneficial.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Assessments are used well to help address any possible gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress from their starting points. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Outdoor space

Children benefit from fresh air and exercise in the nursery's well-planned garden. Young children increase their balance on bicycles and learn to walk on stilts, while older children learn to use swings independently and master climbing rope ladders. Children also extend their knowledge of the natural environment by collecting apples and stones.

Parent Reviews of Oak Tree Day Nursery

4.8
(20)
Fabien Cante
4 months ago

Our 1.5yo has been at this nursery for 4 months now, and has been loving it. All staff are caring and fun. They implement a very helpful sleep routine for the babies which was key for our child to get settled in (and they put a lot of effort into getting him to nap in his current sleep regression phase...). There is a distinctive community feel which makes it a joy to go in every day, and to join events like the Christmas party (which was amazing). Would recommend to everyone.

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Charlotte Kerbegian
5 months ago

Beautiful setting and fantastic, warm, engaged staff. Our 20 month old has settled really well and we couldn't be more pleased with the nursery. The children have a wide range of activities to enjoy, are well fed, and communication between staff and parents is excellent.

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Paul Hurley
2 years ago

What a wonderful nursery! We spent a lot of time looking for a nursery in the area which we felt comfortable sending our 9-month old to for four days a week, and out of all of them that we viewed, this one just felt right. They have a wonderful garden and the Caterpillars room for the younger ones has plenty of space and lots of activities throughout the week. The main reason we chose this nursery is from the feeling that we got from the staff. They are genuinely caring and affectionate towards the children, and our baby thrives, and seems happy to arrive there every morning, with a big smile when we hand him over. This is the most important thing for us and it gives us piece of mind knowing that he is in good hands. Thank you very much for your great work so far!

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Charlotte Phillips
a year ago

We have been so happy with Oak tree since starting a few months ago. The staff are kind, caring and thoughtful. They all go out of their way to chat and give feedback regularly. Activities differ everyday and they even offer sports, yoga, dance and drama classes weekly. The setting doesn’t feel too cramped and the garden is brilliant, it’s so big and offers everything from Forest school to sand pit and Wendy house. Manager Jane is brilliant too, no question is ever too much and she always has time for queries and questions. We are very happy!

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Mariama Jalloh
8 months ago

All I can say and always been saying, is that I never regret that my daughter attended Oak Tree Nursery. She is learning and developing alot that am very happy about as a mother Many thanks to all the wonderful teachers in Oak Tree Nursery And also to Elknur,Jane ,Shenel and Judy . You all are amazing. Also to the kids lovely cook that cooked their meals Many thanks mam may you be bless. Nima loves most of the food reported by her teachers ( smile). Also I can't forget to say a special thanks to Lafonsia , Sandra, Maria, lumi ,Serina , Rajwana and Aga. Am sorry if I miss anyone and miss spelling your Names But in my heart I appreciate you all and you all are doing an amazing work for the kids And may God bless you all. Mariama Nima' s Mom

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 August 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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Frequently asked about Oak Tree Day Nursery

About the setting

Oak Tree Day Nursery registered in February 2018 and is part of the Beech group. The nursery is situated in Catford in the London Borough of Lewisham. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, from 8am until 6pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY555574
Registered person
The Beeches Nursery Group Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Not applicable

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