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The Fun Factory in Woking

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·9 Turnoak Lane, WOKING, GU22 0AQ · Surrey
Number of places
33 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

The Fun Factory Nurseries, founded by Donna and Mark, began with their Camberley branch in 2005, followed by the Woking location in 2013. Their aim was to establish a nurturing, home-like setting for children while also maintaining affordable childcare costs.

The Camberley nursery is situated in a spacious Victorian building, offering ample outdoor play areas. The Woking branch, a converted bungalow, features a new conservatory and an extended decked area in the baby garden.

The owners believe in a hands-on management approach, with Donna actively involved across both nurseries and Mark overseeing the business operations, allowing the management teams to focus on providing quality childcare and fostering a supportive environment for their staff. This strong leadership has been recognised, with an "Outstanding" rating from OFSTED.

They are committed to continuous improvement through ongoing investment in their staff and facilities.

Our ethos

The Fun Factory believes in creating a home from home environment for children and maintaining affordable childcare. They also believe in strong, hands-on management to support staff and ensure best practice. They are committed to continually investing in their staff and nursery facilities.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into this friendly nursery and continuously demonstrate how much they enjoy attending through their broad smiles, playfulness and positive attitudes to learning. They are curious and confident when exploring the environment, displaying a strong sense of belonging and secure, trusting bonds with staff. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour, preparing them for future learning and school.

Family-runOfsted OutstandingHome-from-home environment

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for most of the year

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Fun Factory

Last inspected 27 September 2022

Safeguarding effective
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 are warmly welcomed into this friendly nursery and continuously demonstrate how much they enjoy attending through their broad smiles, playfulness and positive attitudes to learning. They are curious and confident when exploring the environment, displaying a strong sense of belonging and secure, trusting bonds with staff. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour, preparing them for future learning and school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and confident at the nursery and develop secure attachments with staff.
  • Staff identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and provide them with additional support, helping all children to progress well.
  • Children are supported to develop their communication and language skills through a rich selection of books, stories, and conversations.
  • Children are active learners and are eager to become involved in activities, with staff guiding them while allowing them to make their own choices.
  • Staff enjoy working at the nursery, feel well supported by the manager, and have access to a wide range of training courses.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff develop effective questioning techniques to further enhance children's critical thinking and extend their learning to the highest level
  • 2improve how activities are planned and organised to further develop children's understanding of mathematics, especially with older children
Inspection #10217740 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and provide them with additional support. These early interventions help to narrow gaps in children's attainment so that all children progress well in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children's physical development is well promoted through the large indoor and outdoor spaces. Children actively explore the garden, confidently engaging in activities like tipping coloured water and playing games.

Parent Reviews of The Fun Factory

5.0
(4)
Maria Kayani
3 years ago

My nephew attended The Fun Factory, a wonderful nursery that truly exceeded all of my expectations. From the moment we walked in the door, I could tell that this was a special place where children are truly valued and encouraged to learn and grow. My nephew absolutely loved his time at The Fun Factory, and it's easy to see why. The staff were warm, friendly, and clearly had a passion for working with children. They created a safe and nurturing environment where my nephew felt comfortable and happy, and I was so impressed by the range of activities and experiences that he was able to enjoy. One of the things that really stood out to me was the way that the staff at The Fun Factory were able to tailor their approach to suit my nephew's individual needs and interests. They took the time to get to know him and to understand what he enjoyed, and then created activities and learning experiences that were perfectly suited to him. As a result of his time at The Fun Factory, my nephew learned so much and grew in so many different ways. I could see how much his confidence had grown, and how much he was enjoying learning new things and exploring the world around him. Overall, I can't say enough good things about The Fun Factory. If you're looking for a nursery that truly values your child and creates a fun and nurturing environment where they can learn and grow, then this is the place for you. Thank you to all the staff at The Fun Factory for all that you do!

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D P
5 years ago

I honestly cannot recommend this place highly enough! Staff are so warm and friendly and this goes from management all the way to the staff in the rooms looking after kids. Lots of space for the children to play and explore, with different rooms for different things. My daughter (who has since left) used to run in every morning to see the staff and her friends and was always filled with stories about the things she did that day. My daughter has really benefitted from her time here.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2013

  • September 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • July 2013Good

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