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Purple Willows Clapham

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Cadet Centre, 2 Lyham Road, Clapham, SW2 5QA · Lambeth
Number of places
38 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Lambeth

About this day nursery

Purple Willows Clapham offers an exceptional nursery experience for children aged 3 months to 5 years, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can learn, grow, and truly flourish. The nursery is committed to providing high-quality care and education, guided by principles of equality and inclusion, and is registered and regulated by Ofsted.

Their dedicated team of staff brings extensive experience and expertise to their roles, ensuring individualised care and support for each child. They inspire a love for learning through innovative programmes and activities, focusing on developing essential skills.

The nursery prioritises ongoing professional development for its team, keeping them updated on the latest research and best practices in early childhood education. With modern facilities and a focus on holistic development, Purple Willows Clapham provides a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for exploration and learning, aiming to empower every child for future success.

The nursery is a valued part of the Clapham community, committed to delivering outstanding care and education.

Our ethos

Purple Willows Clapham is committed to providing high-quality care and education, guided by principles of equality and inclusion. They aim to inspire a love for learning through innovative programmes and activities, focusing on holistic development and empowering children for future success.

What it's like

Leaders and managers have taken steps to improve since the last inspection by establishing a stable staff team and undertaking various training. Children are happy, settle quickly, and develop good conversation skills, with babies enjoying rhymes and songs to develop body control. Overall, staff have high expectations for behaviour, and the curriculum is designed to build on children's existing skills, ensuring good progress for all.

Ofsted-regulatedAge range 3 months to 5 yearsFocus on holistic development

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged for non-funded spaces, with a one-off registration fee required to secure a place. The nursery offers discounts for full-time places and siblings, which apply to fully paid sessions and exclude consumable items.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee is required for non-funded spaces.
  • A 5% discount is offered on full-time places.
  • A 10% sibling discount is available for the oldest enrolled child.
  • Discounts apply to fully paid sessions only and exclude consumables.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Purple Willows Clapham

Last inspected 4 January 2024 · Kyrstie Gennoe

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders and managers have taken steps to improve since the last inspection by establishing a stable staff team and undertaking various training. Children are happy, settle quickly, and develop good conversation skills, with babies enjoying rhymes and songs to develop body control. Overall, staff have high expectations for behaviour, and the curriculum is designed to build on children's existing skills, ensuring good progress for all.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers support the staff team well, with regular one-to-one meetings and sensitive guidance from the deputy manager.
  • All children have a key person who knows them well, fostering strong relationships and a sense of safety and security.
  • Staff use regular observation and assessment to identify children's next steps and ensure progress, including learning about identity through activities like painting with skin tone paints.
  • Children develop independence by making choices, learning to use knives safely for slicing food, and putting on their own coats and shoes.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular communication about children's progress and shared tips to support learning at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide further opportunities for staff to develop their teaching skills so children have opportunities to become highly engaged in their play and develop their own ideas
  • 2develop routines that support children's personal, social and emotional development and minimise waiting times.
Inspection #10307311 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say staff are kind and caring and 'like family'

Parents say they feel extremely well supported and appreciate the tips staff share to further support children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Older children learn to manage their behaviour well. For example, they wait patiently to use a bicycle when playing outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Purple Willows Clapham

5.0
(2)
Sarah Logeswaran
a year ago

What an amazing nursery! Our twins started at Purple Willows in Clapham when they were 10 months old in 2022, and we can honestly say this is the most amazing place to send your children. The carers are so loving, approachable, knowledgable and caring. Our children and us have grown so fond of everyone at Purple Willows, so much so that we consider them as family. We will miss them so much but will 100% stay in touch. Thank you for all that you’ve given us, Purple Willows. We love you all very much!

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Inspection history

Date: July 2023

  • January 2024Good
  • January 2024Good
  • October 2023Inadequate
  • July 2023Inadequate

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