--- title: "Smartkiddies Childcare Nursery, London | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smartkiddies-childcare-se17-1bf-2643212 description: "Smartkiddies Childcare, a nursery in London — latest Ofsted report available. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Smartkiddies Childcare Ofsted: Inadequate (Jan 2026) · English Martyrs Church Hall, Stead Street, London, SE17 1BF · Southwark Number of places — Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Southwark ## About this day nursery Smartkiddies Childcare operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises, catering for children aged 2 to 5 years. Open from 8:00 to 18:30, Monday to Friday, this Walworth setting aims to provide early education to young children. However, the latest Ofsted inspection on 19th January 2026 rated the day nursery as Inadequate, highlighting areas for urgent improvement. While children generally arrive happily and separate from their parents with confidence, and familiar staff respond with warmth, the curriculum does not consistently help children achieve well. Teaching often falls short in building upon children's existing knowledge, leading to some children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), spending time without purposeful engagement. Children with SEND are welcomed at the setting, but delays in accessing specialist support mean they are not fully able to participate in learning or daily routines. There are also identified weaknesses in supporting the development of self-regulation, communication, and self-care skills for these children. While some children begin to learn early number and letter recognition through songs and puzzles, these experiences are not always part of a well-planned, sequenced curriculum conducive to deeper learning. The setting is working on addressing the identified areas for improvement to enhance the learning experience for all children. What it's like Children do not consistently experience a curriculum that helps them achieve well at this setting. Teaching does not always build on what children already know and can do. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), spend long periods wandering aimlessly or repeating simple tasks that do not build on their understanding. Staff do not consistently extend children's language, thinking or independence. This limits children's progress and readiness for school. Some children are beginning to learn early number and letter recognition through songs and puzzles, but these experiences are not part of a planned, sequenced curriculum that supports deeper learning. Warm, caring staff Positive settling-in Children build friendships Access to varied toys ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:30 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Smartkiddies Childcare Last inspected 19 January 2026 · Trina Lynskey Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Inadequate Actions the provider must take - appoint a named deputy manager with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead the setting effectively in the manager's absence by 06/02/2026 - maintain easily accessible records on site to ensure the efficient and safe running of the setting by 06/02/2026 - establish an effective key-person system that ensures that every child's individual learning and personal needs are met and that children form strong emotional attachments by 06/02/2026 - follow hygiene and health procedures to prevent cross-contamination, specifically ensuring all children wash their hands before meals and snacks by 06/02/2026 - organise transitions and routines to help children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to support children's positive behaviour and engagement by 06/02/2026 - implement effective supervision, coaching and training procedures that directly improve staff teaching practice by 06/02/2026 - devise and implement an ambitious curriculum that clearly identifies what children need to learn, building on their existing knowledge and adapting to their individual interests and developmental stages by 06/02/2026 - ensure the quality of teaching and interactions consistently promote children's communication and language development through challenging and purposeful activities by 06/02/2026 - ensure staff review children's progress when they are aged between 2 and 3 and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas by 06/02/2026 What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children arrive happily and separate from their parents with confidence. - Children seek reassurance from familiar staff, who respond with warmth and care. - Children enjoy exploring the playrooms and choose from a range of toys. - Children build friendships and show affection for one another. - Children with SEND are welcomed. Areas to develop - 1 appoint a named deputy manager with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead the setting effectively in the manager's absence - 2 maintain easily accessible records on site to ensure the efficient and safe running of the setting - 3 establish an effective key-person system that ensures that every child's individual learning and personal needs are met and that children form strong emotional attachments - 4 follow hygiene and health procedures to prevent cross-contamination, specifically ensuring all children wash their hands before meals and snacks - 5 organise transitions and routines to help children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to support children's positive behaviour and engagement - 6 implement effective supervision, coaching and training procedures that directly improve staff teaching practice - 7 devise and implement an ambitious curriculum that clearly identifies what children need to learn, building on their existing knowledge and adapting to their individual interests and developmental stages - 8 ensure the quality of teaching and interactions consistently promote children's communication and language development through challenging and purposeful activities - 9 ensure staff review children's progress when they are aged between 2 and 3 and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas Inspection #2643212 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296963) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, disadvantaged children and those who face barriers to learning do not achieve well from their starting points. Delays in key processes, such as education, health and care plan applications and referrals, mean these children do not access timely support. As a result, they struggle to participate in learning and daily routines. Children who need additional help at this setting are not consistently identified in a timely way. Delays in accessing specialist support mean they cannot fully participate in learning or daily routines. They are not helped well enough to develop self-regulation, communication or self-care skills. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display. ## Frequently asked about Smartkiddies Childcare ### What is Smartkiddies Childcare working to improve? ### What are the opening hours at Smartkiddies Childcare? ### What type of early years setting is Smartkiddies Childcare? ### How did Smartkiddies Childcare do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does Smartkiddies Childcare support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Smartkiddies Childcare. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kido Elephant Park London · SE17 1FN 3.8(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kido-elephant-park-se17-1fn-2567271 - Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Ark Start Globe London · SE1 6AG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-globe-se1-6ag-2813325 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Victory House Children's Centre London · SE17 1TJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/victory-house-children-s-centre-se17-1tj-ey358902 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Bear's In Elephant And Castle London · SE17 1EN 4.9(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-bear-s-in-elephant-and-castle-se17-1en-2500613 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Rockingham Community Pre-school Playgroup London · SE1 6QN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rockingham-community-pre-school-playgroup-se1-6qn-107642 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Rockingham Community Day Nursery London · SE1 4JW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rockingham-community-day-nursery-se1-4jw-107456 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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