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Praise Childcare Forest Hill

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
·Unity London, 22-23 Herschell Road, London, SE23 1EG · Lewisham
Number of places
20 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Praise Childcare in Forest Hill offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. The nursery provides nutritious meals and a secure setting where children can learn and grow.

They are committed to fostering an atmosphere of respect and encouragement, ensuring each child develops confidence and independence. The facility prioritizes healthy eating habits with a dedicated nutrition program.

Praise Childcare aims to be a cornerstone of early childhood education in the community, building strong relationships with both children and their families. While specific age ranges are not provided, the general focus is on early years learning and development.

What it's like

Children enjoy coming into nursery and settle easily, warmly welcomed by staff who know them well and comfort them when upset. Staff plan engaging activities based on children's interests, fostering good friendships and communication skills. Children also develop strong physical skills through ample opportunities to exercise their large muscles with various equipment.

Nutritious MealsSecure EnvironmentEarly Years Learning

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon-Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Praise Childcare Forest Hill

Last inspected 7 April 2022 · Sonia Ferreira

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 enjoy coming into nursery and settle easily, warmly welcomed by staff who know them well and comfort them when upset. Staff plan engaging activities based on children's interests, fostering good friendships and communication skills. Children also develop strong physical skills through ample opportunities to exercise their large muscles with various equipment.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager ensures that teaching and learning are sequenced and children take part in a range of activities that help them to progress gradually.
  • Staff provide a range of opportunities for children to develop their language, modelling language well and broadening vocabulary.
  • Staff help children to remember what they have already learned and challenge their understanding of new concepts, encouraging critical-thinking skills.
  • Children behave well and understand what is expected of them, learning to share and take turns, and participating in tidying up.
  • Parent partnerships are good, with parents speaking highly of the staff and the care they give to their children.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider how many topics are covered during activities to support children's in-depth learning
  • 2make further use of discussion to remind children about how to use equipment safely.
Inspection #10214991 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who speak English as an additional language and children who receive additional funding have good levels of support. Staff work well with outside agencies and parents to meet children's needs. As a result, all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills well. They have ample opportunities to exercise their large muscles. The nursery provides equipment such as different-sized climbing frames, bikes and balancing steps. The inspector observed children at play throughout the nursery indoors and outdoors.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 April 2022

Good

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

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