--- title: "The Fun Factory Day Nursery, Woking | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-fun-factory-gu22-0aq-ey456979 description: "The Fun Factory, a day nursery in Woking — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Fun Factory in Woking Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 5.0 (4 Google 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 is a day nursery in Woking for children aged from birth to four years. It operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for most of the year. In September 2022, Ofsted inspected the day nursery and judged its overall effectiveness to be 'Good'. The inspector reported that children are happy and confident, forming secure attachments with staff. Children are active learners and are supported to develop their communication and language skills through books, stories, and conversations. The nursery uses large indoor and outdoor spaces to promote children’s physical development, with children exploring the garden and engaging in games. Staff identify and provide additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping all children to progress well. To improve further, the inspector recommended that staff develop their questioning techniques to enhance children's critical thinking and improve the organisation of activities to develop older children's understanding of mathematics. 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-run Ofsted Outstanding Home-from-home environment ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://thefunfactorynursery.com/contact/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for most of the year Term time / All Year Mixed Registered with Ofsted 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 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 - 1 help staff develop effective questioning techniques to further enhance children's critical thinking and extend their learning to the highest level - 2 improve how activities are planned and organised to further develop children's understanding of mathematics, especially with older children Inspection #10217740 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197429) 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. ## Google Reviews of The Fun Factory 5.0 (4 Google reviews) 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! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4aXRHaVlnEAE!2m1!1s0x4875d7812741bb59:0x3030bed356939efd) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5Xzh1TWhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875d7812741bb59:0x3030bed356939efd) Tim Palgrave 8 years ago Very good staff. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndHVEeENBEAE!2m1!1s0x4875d7812741bb59:0x3030bed356939efd) Jarosław Kołomyjczak 11 years ago A small renovation Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3LTlPN1JBEAE!2m1!1s0x4875d7812741bb59:0x3030bed356939efd) Reviews from Google for The Fun Factory. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=3472485127602544381&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2013 - September 2022 Good - December 2016 Good - July 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about The Fun Factory ### What is The Fun Factory working on improving? ### What do parents value about The Fun Factory? ### How did The Fun Factory do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does The Fun Factory support children with SEND? ### Which area does The Fun Factory serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in WOKING Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Fun Factory. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Christopher Robin Day Nursery Woking · GU22 7SF 4.7(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/christopher-robin-day-nursery-gu22-7sf-119995 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Horizons Woking Nursery & Preschool Woking · GU22 7QU 4.4(18 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-woking-nursery-preschool-gu22-7qu-ey496881 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Magical Moments Preschool Woking · GU22 9PP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/magical-moments-preschool-gu22-9pp-ey493742 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Maybury Montessori Woking · GU22 9AT 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/maybury-montessori-gu22-9at-2610468 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Foundations Community Pre-School Woking · GU22 9BX 4.9(18 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/foundations-community-pre-school-ltd-gu22-9bx-ey476917 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery And Preschool Woking · GU21 4AE 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-teddies-woking-day-nursery-and-preschool-gu21-4ae-2550639 See all nurseries in WOKING →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=WOKING ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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