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Oaks Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
·The Willows, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, BR8 7BT · Kent
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Oaks Day Nursery in Swanley, Kent, strives to accommodate the unique needs of each family and child. They offer standard attendance sessions throughout the year, excluding Bank Holidays, subject to availability.

The nursery provides care for children aged 2 to 4 years old, with various funding options available for eligible families, including entitlements for working parents and disadvantaged two-year-olds. They also offer a universal entitlement for all three and four-year-olds.

The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Parents can choose from different session types, including long days or morning sessions, with options for combining funded and non-funded hours.

The nursery provides optional extras such as early starts, late finishes, and meals, which are charged separately. Located at The Willows, Hilda May Avenue, Oaks Day Nursery is part of The Education People Nurseries family.

What it's like

Children are happy, settled and confident at Oaks Day Nursery, enjoying challenging and motivating activities planned by staff. They develop good communication and social skills, playing cooperatively and confidently sharing their ideas. Children are also given opportunities to develop physical skills through activities like yoga and learn about diverse cultures through crafts and music.

Accepts various funding entitlementsFlexible session optionsOptional extras for meals and extended hours

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on whether children access paid or funded places, with standard session rates detailed separately. Additional charges apply for early starts, late finishes, and meals or snacks. A registration fee or deposit is required depending on funding status.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Registration fee required for children accessing paid-for places.
  • Refundable deposit required for fully funded places, except Free for Two places.
  • Deposits are refunded at the end of the child's first half term or within six weeks.
  • Additional fees apply for early starts, late finishes, meals, and snacks.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Oaks Day Nursery

Last inspected 4 February 2022 · Kelly Hawkins

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, settled and confident at Oaks Day Nursery, enjoying challenging and motivating activities planned by staff. They develop good communication and social skills, playing cooperatively and confidently sharing their ideas. Children are also given opportunities to develop physical skills through activities like yoga and learn about diverse cultures through crafts and music.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, settled and confident.
  • Staff plan motivating and engaging learning experiences.
  • Staff have a good understanding of all areas of learning and provide a wide range of activities and resources.
  • The manager closely monitors the quality of education and care, providing helpful feedback to staff.
  • Staff build and maintain positive partnerships with parents, keeping them informed and involved in their children's learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to be more vigilant to identify when a child would benefit from adult interaction to further encourage their enjoyment in learning
  • 2help staff to fully understand the importance of ensuring all children consistently follow good hygiene routines.
Inspection #10207718 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by staff to make good progress. Staff liaise closely with outside professionals and implement useful strategies to support children, such as using picture cards to aid their communication. This helps children to follow routines and make their needs known.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure that children have a wide range of activities and resources in both the indoor and outdoor environments. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for instance, they enjoy using challenging equipment safely, such as swinging and moving along hanging bars.

Inspection history

Date: February 2022

  • March 2022Good
  • February 2022Good

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