Food
In-house chef provides all meals, catering to dietary requirements and allergies.
The Conservatoire Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2021)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Greenwich
About this day nursery
The Conservatoire Nursery and Pre-School in Blackheath provides early years education for children from birth to five years old, operating from a charming Victorian building with distinct areas tailored to various age groups and expansive garden space. The nursery boasts an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted, highlighting its commitment to quality care and learning.
Experienced staff meticulously plan daily activities in collaboration with the children, offering a diverse programme that includes gardening, science experiments, sensory play, and physical activities. The nursery encourages community engagement through outings like local market visits and nature walks on Blackheath.
An in-house chef prepares all meals following LEYF's nutritious recipes, accommodating various dietary needs and allergies. The nursery prides itself on its highly qualified staff team, led by manager Stacey-Jane, who ensures a supportive and stimulating environment for children to reach their full potential.
LEYF's core values—Brave, Inspiring, Nurturing, and Fun—underpin the nursery's approach to fostering curiosity, development, and a safe, joyful learning atmosphere.
Our ethos
The Conservatoire Nursery's approach is underpinned by LEYF's core values: Brave, Inspiring, Nurturing, and Fun. They are committed to fostering children's curiosity, development, and creating a safe, joyful learning atmosphere through meticulously planned, collaborative activities and community engagement.
What it's like
Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to nursery and are extremely happy, demonstrating high levels of emotional security, confidence and self-esteem. Staff support children in developing extraordinary independence rapidly through daily routines and experiences. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the carefully eye-catching planned environment in an unhurried atmosphere and make independent choices from highly motivating activities that capture their curiosity for learning.
Ofsted OutstandingChef on siteOutdoor spaceCommunity outings
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 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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Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00
Age range
Birth to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2015
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Conservatoire Nursery
Last inspected 4 November 2021
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to nursery and are extremely happy, demonstrating high levels of emotional security, confidence and self-esteem. Staff support children in developing extraordinary independence rapidly through daily routines and experiences. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the carefully eye-catching planned environment in an unhurried atmosphere and make independent choices from highly motivating activities that capture their curiosity for learning.
Inspector highlights
- Staff are highly skilled and knowledgeable and demonstrate a deep understanding of how children learn.
- All children make outstanding progress in relation to their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff use a wide range of impressive strategies to support children's language development.
- Managers and staff build impressive, effective relationships with parents and fully engage them in their children's learning.
- Managers have established a wide-ranging system to support staff in further developing their knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10137914 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment how the home learning is effective in supporting their children.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children make outstanding progress in relation to their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Assessment is rigorous and identifies areas where children need extra help.
Outdoor space
Experiences are continually evolving, both indoors and outdoors. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the carefully eye-catching planned environment in an unhurried atmosphere.
Parent Reviews of The Conservatoire Nursery
4.8
(6)
George Wilson
2 years ago
My son is with LEYF conservertoir 2 days a week. I always see him happy after nursery and he can also tell me what he has been doing and is having fun there. Staff are amazing, importantly they are always the same people which is important for the children. Words cannot discripe how satisfied we are. One more thing is my son never gets sick from this nursery which means they are highly concerned about cleanliness. Highly recommended
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Alex Benton
3 years ago
Great staff
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Daniel Brooks
3 weeks ago
Roopa Kumar
3 years ago
Elina Kanela
3 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: May 2016
- November 2021Outstanding
- May 2016Outstanding
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