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The Crescent Nursery School # The Crescent Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025) · Merrow Cricket Club, Epsom Road, Guildford, GU4 7AA · Surrey Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Surrey About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Crescent Nursery in Merrow offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can feel safe, happy, and truly cared for. With over 25 years of leadership from the same experienced manager and a dedicated, long-standing team, the nursery prioritises creating a strong sense of belonging for every child. Each child is assigned a key worker who collaborates closely with parents to understand and support their individual needs. The nursery fosters confidence and independence, encouraging children to explore new challenges and understand that making mistakes is part of learning. Activities are tailored to each child's interests, ensuring a fun and positive learning experience that prepares them for school. As an inclusive nursery, The Crescent provides comprehensive support, including a qualified SENDCo, to ensure all children have equal opportunities to thrive. What it's like Children thrive at this early years setting, supported by key staff who use their detailed knowledge and accurate assessment of children's current stage of development incredibly well to plan precise next steps in learning. Leaders create a highly ambitious curriculum based on the needs of the children, resulting in all children making rapid progress. Children are taught that what they say, think and feel is important, fostering a strong sense of belonging, identity, and overall well-being. Experienced leadership Nurturing environment Individualised learning Inclusive ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers funded sessions for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds, with options for 15 or 30 hours per week. Parents can also pay for additional private hours and early drop-off services if needed. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Offers 15 or 30 hours of government funding for eligible children. - Parents can pay for private hours if not eligible for funding. - Early drop-off is available on an hourly basis. - Accepts tax-free childcare and employer childcare schemes. ## Key facts Opening hours Term time only. Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Crescent Nursery School Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10380522 Lead inspector Leanne Merritt Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280136)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120263) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-crescent-nursery-school-gu4-7aa-120263) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Crescent Nursery School Last inspected 20 May 2025 · Leanne Merritt Safeguarding effective 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 thrive at this early years setting, supported by key staff who use their detailed knowledge and accurate assessment of children's current stage of development incredibly well to plan precise next steps in learning. Leaders create a highly ambitious curriculum based on the needs of the children, resulting in all children making rapid progress. Children are taught that what they say, think and feel is important, fostering a strong sense of belonging, identity, and overall well-being. Inspector highlights - Leaders obtain a wealth of information prior to children starting, from which they create a highly ambitious curriculum based on the needs of the children they serve. - High-quality support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and inclusive practice, is a cornerstone of the setting's ethos and curriculum. - Children demonstrate exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning, showing excellent manners, compassion and an understanding of the boundaries and expectations of the setting. - Leaders create, and support staff to deliver, a broad and exciting learning programme that ensures children are well prepared and eager for their move into school. - Staff plan activities and experiences which creatively capture children's interests and natural curiosity, ensuring that opportunities are fully inclusive and adaptable to each child's unique learning style. Inspection #10380522 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280136) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision High-quality support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and inclusive practice, is a cornerstone of the setting's ethos and curriculum. Children with SEND benefit from packages of individual tailored support and learning plans that are explicitly shared with all staff. Outdoor space During a woodland walk, children remind visitors not to walk on areas that are out of bounds, and talk about 'respecting others' spaces', finding and sharing resources with friends like bug viewers and clipboards. They also help each other roll logs to search for insects they discussed during story time, and regularly go to 'The Gruffalo Woods' to climb 'The Gruffalo Tree', bringing stories to life and making links with the world around them. Inspection history Date: December 2004 - June 2025 Outstanding - May 2025 Outstanding - July 2019 Outstanding - June 2019 Outstanding - May 2015 Outstanding - April 2015 Outstanding - April 2011 Outstanding - March 2011 Outstanding - October 2007 Good - December 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about The Crescent Nursery School ### What kind of childcare setting is The Crescent Nursery School? ### Is The Crescent Nursery School suitable for under-twos? ### How does settling in work at The Crescent Nursery School? ### How does The Crescent Nursery School support children with SEND? ### What stands out about The Crescent Nursery School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Guildford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Crescent Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Clandon Park Nursery West Clandon · GU4 7RQ ](/nursery/clandon-park-nursery-gu4-7rq-2745572) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bright Horizons Guildford Boxgrove Day Nursery And Preschool Guildford · GU1 2TD 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-guildford-boxgrove-day-nursery-and-preschool-gu1-2td-2551041) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.4 mi ### N Family Club Guildford Guildford · GU1 2BX 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/n-family-club-guildford-gu1-2bx-2845436) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Christopher Robin Day Nursery Guildford · GU1 1TN 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/christopher-robin-day-nursery-gu1-1tn-ey489917) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Sunshine Nursery Guildford · GU4 7LP ](/nursery/sunshine-nursery-gu4-7lp-ey465245) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School Guildford · GU1 3NP 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/drayton-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-gu1-3np-2688814) [See all nurseries in Guildford →](/search?q=Guildford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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