Opening hours
7:30am–6:30pm
The Co-operative Childcare Woolwich
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Greenwich
About this day nursery
The Co-operative Childcare Woolwich, part of the Little Pioneers nursery group, is located within the Brookhill Children's Centre in Woolwich, London. This bright, single-level nursery is thoughtfully designed with children's happiness and parents' priorities in mind, offering airy indoor spaces and an adventure garden.
They provide nutritious meals and have handpicked teachers to ensure a high standard of care and education. The nursery offers flexible opening hours from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm to accommodate working parents.
Families can benefit from a range of supportive services available at the Children's Centre, including health visitor check-ins and midwife appointments. " They also instil co-operative values, promoting social responsibility and fostering independent, resilient learners and "Little Cooperators" who are inclusive and confident.
The team is fully first aid trained with Millie's Mark, demonstrating their commitment to child safety.
Our ethos
The Co-operative Childcare Woolwich, part of the Little Pioneers group, uses a "Pioneering Pathway" approach to nurture and empower children. This includes a "Head Start" settling-in process, a focus on "Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies," and the instillation of co-operative values to foster inclusive, confident, independent, and resilient learners, referred to as "Little Cooperators."
What it's like
Children arrive happy and eager to attend nursery and form secure attachments with staff, who have high expectations and are attentive to their needs. Children are confident and independent, engaging well with a stimulating curriculum and actively participating in play and learning with peers and adults. They demonstrate good behaviour, kindness, and respect, making good progress from their starting points.
Part of Brookhill Children's CentreMillie's Mark accreditedFocus on social responsibilityNutritious meals providedFlexible funded sessions
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Co-operative Childcare Woolwich
Last inspected 12 April 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happy and eager to attend nursery and form secure attachments with staff, who have high expectations and are attentive to their needs. Children are confident and independent, engaging well with a stimulating curriculum and actively participating in play and learning with peers and adults. They demonstrate good behaviour, kindness, and respect, making good progress from their starting points.
Inspector highlights
- Children have a good understanding of daily routines, helping with tidying and handwashing.
- Children have a good understanding of their allergies and preferences, knowing which colour bowl to use for food.
- The ambitious manager and staff know the diverse children well, gathering family information before children start and creating displays that reflect nationalities and languages.
- Children make good progress from their starting points in learning, including funded children and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Children use all their senses as they free-flow inside and outdoors, experimenting with sand, water, and foam to build physical skills and develop a sense of awe and wonder.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff during mealtime routines to ensure that children are not waiting for extended periods of time and make the most of all learning opportunities
- 2strengthen opportunities for children to learn about languages and cultures and build on their understanding of diversity outside their own community
- 3extend staff's teaching of early literacy skills so that all children benefit from consistently high-quality learning experiences that promote their good progress.
Inspection #10279783 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children make good progress from their starting points in learning, including funded children and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children use all their senses as they free-flow inside and outdoors. For example, children enjoy digging in the sand and searching for sea creatures under the water. Children build on their physical skills and develop a good sense of awe and wonder.
Parent Reviews of The Co-operative Childcare Woolwich
3.8
(11)
Kristina Neckel
a year ago
The staff at their Woolwich branch is going above and beyond to make sure the kids get the best care. I can’t recommend it enough with how much love they look after our little ones. Thank you for being amazing!
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Ann Edwards
8 years ago
My child has gone from the baby room to now in pre-school room I have no bad words to say about this nursery they have always done the best for my child and always put her first ...... She has grown into a wonderful child with very good manners . She always comes.out of nursery to tell.me.all the amazing things she has done and her favorite activity was that day .
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Lucy Hadley
2 years ago
Our daughter is very well cared for and supported at the nursery, the staff are wonderful and it’s been great to watch her develop over the last year
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Cristina Garcia
5 years ago
Utterly disorganized. I asked to be removed from their waiting list after a month of chasing them up. They are never available and NEVER return your calls. If they can't do such a basic task, how can they manage a nursery?
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Zina Z
a year ago
Great nursery the staff are very respectful and kind, Zayd is always happy at this place! Thank you everyone!!❤️
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Inspection history
Date: February 2012
- April 2023Good
- September 2017Good
- March 2013Good
- February 2012Good
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