Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
South Bermondsey Community Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
Number of places
96 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Southwark
About this day nursery
South Bermondsey Community Nursery, registered in 2016, operates from the South Bermondsey Children's Centre in London and is part of The London Early Years Foundation. The nursery, which received a "Good" rating from Ofsted on April 6, 2023, is open Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm, for most of the year, closing only for bank holidays and a few days over Christmas.
It provides full-day care for children aged 1 to 4 years old. The setting benefits from a strong curriculum, guided by a new manager and supported by senior managers who offer regular training and guidance to its 17 staff members, 11 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications.
The nursery prides itself on fostering independence in children, encouraging them to confidently explore their surroundings and develop physical skills. Children are also taught about healthy eating by a chef who is part of the childcare team and engages them in discussions about nutrition.
What it's like
Children and parents eagerly arrive at the nursery. Staff welcome them warmly, helping babies and children to feel safe and happy. Children form close relationships with their key person and other staff working with them. Children who are new to the setting are sensitively helped to settle. Staff use the information that they receive from parents to ensure that children's individual needs are met. This helps children to make the daily and overall transition from home to nursery smoothly.
Strong curriculumFosters independenceHealthy eating focusWarm and welcomingSupportive staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for South Bermondsey Community Nursery
Last inspected 6 April 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children and parents eagerly arrive at the nursery. Staff welcome them warmly, helping babies and children to feel safe and happy. Children form close relationships with their key person and other staff working with them. Children who are new to the setting are sensitively helped to settle. Staff use the information that they receive from parents to ensure that children's individual needs are met. This helps children to make the daily and overall transition from home to nursery smoothly.
Inspector highlights
- Children and parents eagerly arrive at the nursery, where staff welcome them warmly, helping children feel safe and happy.
- Children form close relationships with their key person and other staff, and new children are sensitively helped to settle.
- Staff use parent-provided information to meet children's individual needs, ensuring smooth transitions from home to nursery.
- The new manager has a clear curriculum intent with high expectations for all children, ensuring no child falls behind in development.
- Managers and staff reflect on the learning environment, adapting it to offer opportunities for children to build on existing skills.
- Children in all rooms behave very well, are engaged and focused during self-chosen play.
- Children learn about healthy eating, with a chef who is part of the childcare team and cooks with them.
- Parents speak highly of the staff and the setting, noting improved communication and support for continuing learning at home.
Areas to develop
- 1Ensure all staff follow the setting's aim of teaching through children's interests to engage children further in their learning.
- 2Make sure that planned activities are appropriate for babies' age and stage of development.
Inspection #10280094 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff act promptly if children are behind their typical development, liaise with parents, and put additional support in place, ensuring all children make good progress.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy much time spent outside, which supports their emotional regulation. They run off excess energy playing hide-and-seek and take part in planting and growing activities.
Parent Reviews of South Bermondsey Community Nursery
4.5
(13)
Vivek Singh
3 years ago
It’s a great place for our child to grow. Very personable staff, friendly, educating and a family atmosphere. We are so happy to find this incredible nursery and really happy with the help our child gets. Highly recommended!
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Catherine Forbes
3 years ago
We love this nursery. The carers and teachers are wonderful, the food is great and there's lots of outside space. Our child is really happy here.
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Zeynep Yenil
10 months ago
This nursery is the best nursery I've ever picked for my child I will definitely recommend this nursery to anyone who wants the best for their children its the best ever the teachers are 1000000% excellent everything about this nursery is great
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Swap Harsh
8 years ago
The nursery space is really good but the staff could have been better. Although some of the staff members are lovely. Also, the staff changes often which makes it difficult for the kids to settle in.
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Jason Azzopardi
8 years ago
excellent nursery we have seen massive improvement in our 2 kids highly recommended special thanks goes to Carolina she goes the extra mile and the teachers are amazing well done
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Inspection history
Date: August 2017
- April 2023Good
- August 2017Good
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