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Purple Willows Sidcup # Purple Willows Sidcup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 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 - 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 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. Forest School Intergenerational Care Nurturing Environment ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Purple Willows Sidcup Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10282911 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219687)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553218) 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/sidcup-nursery) 106 Cadet Detachment, Old Farm Road East, Sidcup, DA15 8AE Opening hours Not specified [© 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#/0.09949/51.43578/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sidcup - [Day nurseries in Sidcup](/search?q=Sidcup) - [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-sidcup-da15-8ae-ey553218) 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 - 1 increase 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219687) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUzHHWgueL7iQfwop2HCJmAnfXK__aItvVsdeZRQmafsczQNvE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anonymous 9 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1UVdYSmplRWxTUVhwTE5rTmxNMVZhUXpoaGVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8aeac079c429b:0x68aa262a200b1c6c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLvgHd_nee0xwhTgQ_0u_oO81sXb4avhkFz6TPEr4HBpjAkOg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katie Bond 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5eUp1SUN3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d8aeac079c429b:0x68aa262a200b1c6c) Reviews from Google for Purple Willows Sidcup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7541882488353397868&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2019 - May 2023 Good - October 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Purple Willows Sidcup ### Does Purple Willows Sidcup accept funded childcare hours? ### What do parents value about Purple Willows Sidcup? ### What part of the country is Purple Willows Sidcup in? ### How can Purple Willows Sidcup be contacted? ## 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in Sidcup Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Purple Willows Sidcup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Lottie's Day Nursery Sidcup Sidcup · DA15 9AE 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/lottie-s-day-nursery-sidcup-da15-9ae-2647844) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup Sidcup · DA15 7DR 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-sidcup-da15-7dr-ey539423) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Premier Lodge Day Nursery Sidcup · DA15 7EN 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/premier-lodge-day-nursery-da15-7en-2645616) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Walton House Nursery Sidcup · DA14 4LW 4.7(13 reviews) ](/nursery/walton-house-nursery-ltd-da14-4lw-ey437833) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Sidcup Day Nursery And Forest School Sidcup · DA14 6QL 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/sidcup-day-nursery-and-forest-school-da14-6ql-2660896) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Rise and Shine Day Nursery & Pre-School Sidcup · DA14 6RA 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/rise-and-shine-day-nursery-pre-school-da14-6ra-ey547297) [See all nurseries in Sidcup →](/search?q=Sidcup) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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