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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. 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Purple Willows Clapham # Purple Willows Clapham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-regulated Age range 3 months to 5 years Focus 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Purple Willows Clapham Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10307311 Lead inspector Kyrstie Gennoe [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238528)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648725) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/clapham-nursery) Cadet Centre, 2 Lyham Road, Clapham, SW2 5QA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.1272/51.45341/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Clapham - [Day nurseries in Clapham](/search?q=Clapham) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=purple-willows-clapham-sw2-5qa-2648725) ## 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 - 1 provide 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 - 2 develop routines that support children's personal, social and emotional development and minimise waiting times. Inspection #10307311 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238528) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUb_mdIOFvR74tIXTJTnEIFwe0W_9ag0-kbm3NnOWIWpGJcqW0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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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