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Purple Willows Sidcup

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·106 Cadet Detachment, Old Farm Road East, Sidcup, DA15 8AE · Bexley
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Bexley

About this day nursery

Purple Willows Sidcup is a year-round nursery welcoming children from 3 months to 5 years old. Nestled in a quiet residential area, the nursery boasts modern facilities designed to inspire and engage children throughout their learning journey.

The dedicated team is committed to providing outstanding care and education, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. They pride themselves on a comprehensive, enriching, and age-appropriate curriculum that focuses on developing essential skills and knowledge across all areas of learning and development.

The nursery values strong partnerships with families, working closely with parents to ensure personalised care and support for each child. Through engaging activities, outdoor play, and creative exploration, Purple Willows Sidcup aims to nurture the unique talents and abilities of every child, instilling a lifelong love for learning.

Our ethos

At Purple Willows, we uphold principles of equality and inclusion, ensuring that all children have access to high-quality care and education. Our ethos revolves around "Community Pride and Respect," aiming for all our children to take pride in themselves, their families, their backgrounds, and their heritage. We believe that every child is unique and deserving of the highest quality care and education, with a curriculum crafted to nurture curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning, while instilling values of respect, kindness, and inclusivity.

What it's like

Leaders and staff fully understand what they want children to learn and why, setting high expectations for all children's learning. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make meaningful progress. Children are motivated, demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, and are emotionally secure, behaving exceptionally well for their age.

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Pricing & funding

The nursery charges a registration fee for non-funded bookings. It offers discounts for full-time enrolment and siblings, though these discounts do not apply to consumables.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Not specified

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

flexible, full_time

Food

Not specified

Staff

Not specified

Waitlist

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Purple Willows Sidcup

Last inspected 4 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders and staff fully understand what they want children to learn and why, setting high expectations for all children's learning. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make meaningful progress. Children are motivated, demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, and are emotionally secure, behaving exceptionally well for their age.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff fully understand what they want children to learn and why.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make meaningful progress.
  • Children have a strong passion for books, and staff share many stories with them.
  • Children are emotionally secure and behave exceptionally well for their age.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase opportunities for younger children to make independent choices in their play, to further build on their interest and enhance their engagement levels.
Inspection #10282911 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents express that they are happy and satisfied with the service.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make meaningful progress in their learning. Staff act promptly to organise extra support, working effectively with outside agencies to help those children with additional learning needs catch up with their peers.

Outdoor space

Children are responsible and manage risks with confidence. Staff encourage children, including babies, to help to put resources away after play and teach them to be careful when accessing the steps in the garden. Children show high levels of confidence and resilience when climbing and balancing on play equipment.

Parent Reviews of Purple Willows Sidcup

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: October 2019

  • May 2023Good
  • October 2019Outstanding

Frequently asked about Purple Willows Sidcup

About the setting

Purple Willows Sidcup registered in 2017. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round. There are 14 members of staff, with 10 qualified at level 2 and above. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two-, three- and four-years old.

URN
EY553218
Registered person
Purple Willows Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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