Opening hours
07.30 – 18.00
The Crescent II Kindergarten
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2024)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Wandsworth
About this day nursery
The Crescent II Kindergarten, part of The Kindergartens group, provides an outstanding early years education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Located in the Holy Trinity Church Hall in Tooting Bec, this nursery offers a nurturing environment with a classroom-style setup across various age-divided rooms to support a seamless transition into formal education.
The dedicated team, led by Head Teacher Lisa Fitches, focuses on fostering creativity and confidence in children. The nursery boasts a large outdoor space for daily activities and actively engages children with the wider community through trips to local playgrounds and the fire station.
Additionally, children have the unique opportunity to participate in Forest School sessions on Wimbledon Common. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of vibrant activities, ensuring excellent development in all areas of learning, including early literacy.
The Crescent II Kindergarten is open 48 weeks a year, from 7:30 to 18:00, and includes meals and supplies in its offering.
What it's like
Staff greet children warmly, using their home languages, and chat to them about their home lives, helping children to be extremely well settled and happy. Children are exceptionally well behaved and learn to follow expectations, with staff building strong relationships from the start. Leaders, managers, and staff are extremely ambitious to create stimulating environments and learning experiences, meaning all children make excellent progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and future lives.
Outstanding Ofsted ratingForest School on Wimbledon CommonLarge outdoor spaceCommunity engagementClassroom-style environment
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 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.
Key facts
Age range
6 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
Meals and supplies included
Established
1996
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Crescent II Kindergarten
Last inspected 19 April 2024 · Kyrstie Gennoe
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Staff greet children warmly, using their home languages, and chat to them about their home lives, helping children to be extremely well settled and happy. Children are exceptionally well behaved and learn to follow expectations, with staff building strong relationships from the start. Leaders, managers, and staff are extremely ambitious to create stimulating environments and learning experiences, meaning all children make excellent progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and future lives.
Inspector highlights
- Staff have an excellent understanding of how children learn and use observations effectively to plan exciting activities.
- Children develop superb communication and physical skills, making excellent progress in their physical development.
- Staff's knowledge of children's individual characteristics is exemplary, helping children build a secure sense of identity and self-esteem.
- Children develop high levels of self-control and learn to consider the needs of younger children.
- Leaders and managers provide exemplary professional development opportunities for staff and have superb partnerships with parents.
Inspection #10335983 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak extremely highly of staff and the excellent care their children receive.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff recognise children who need extra support and put plans in place so children learn to control their behaviour.
Outdoor space
Leaders and managers are planning to enhance the already excellent outdoor area to make it more accessible for children in all weathers. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: February 2009
- April 2024Outstanding
- June 2019Outstanding
- February 2016Good
- February 2009Outstanding
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