Opening hours
8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year
The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
89 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth
About this day nursery
The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School, established in 2012, provides a welcoming and engaging environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. Open from 8am to 6pm throughout most of the year, this all-year setting received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 2 February 2023.
The curriculum is designed with a clear learning intent, ensuring staff understand and plan what they want children to learn, preparing them well for their next stage of education. Staff have high expectations for all children, who actively explore a wide range of activities, using their imagination and selecting their own resources.
For instance, pre-school children have been observed happily boarding a train they created, making tickets and snacks, and fixing it with toy tools, showcasing their motivation to learn. The nursery strongly supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND); managers and staff collaborate to identify those needing additional support, communicating effectively with parents and liaising with external agencies to provide targeted assistance.
Children benefit from extensive outdoor learning opportunities, including digging in the sandpit and balancing on beams, which helps them develop physical strength. Furthermore, children are supported in understanding the world around them through visits to local attractions and community engagement, such as delivering donations to a local food bank.
Care practices are effective, with babies enjoying flexible routines that promote a sense of security. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the care their children receive, highlighting the strong bonds between staff and children, and appreciating the "settle sessions" that facilitate communication about their children's experiences.
What it's like
Staff have high expectations of all children. Children explore a wide range of activities and select their own resources to use in their play. They use their imagination to join in with their friends and are motivated to learn.
Engaging ActivitiesSupportive SEND ProvisionOutdoor Learning FocusCommunity EngagementEffective Care PracticesStrong Parent Partnerships
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School
Last inspected 2 February 2023 · Kate Daurge
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff have high expectations of all children. Children explore a wide range of activities and select their own resources to use in their play. They use their imagination to join in with their friends and are motivated to learn.
Inspector highlights
- Managers create a curriculum with a clear learning intent, which is shared effectively throughout the nursery.
- Managers and staff work together to identify children who need additional support, communicating effectively with parents and making links with external agencies.
- Children's understanding of the world around them is well supported through opportunities to visit local attractions.
- Staff understand the importance of healthy lifestyles, with children spending lots of time outside.
- Care practices are effective, with babies having a flexible routine and feeling relaxed and secure.
Areas to develop
- 1further develop supervisions to support room leaders to deploy staff more effectively to support learning
- 2strengthen teaching practice so that the quality of interactions with children is of a high quality in all rooms.
Inspection #10264090 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They report that staff and children have special bonds with each other.
Parents enjoy staying with their children in 'settle sessions'. This helps them to talk to staff about their children's previous experiences.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Managers and staff work together to identify children who need additional support with their learning. They communicate effectively with parents to identify any learning barriers. Staff make links with external agencies to provide targeted support for children.
Outdoor space
Children spend lots of time outside. They dig in the sandpit and balance on the beam as they play with their friends and familiar staff. Children are developing their physical strength.
Parent Reviews of The Gardens Day Care and Nursery School
4.7
(32)
Hannah Tabatabai
2 years ago
Such a lovely team of staff at the Gardens- the whole team have made the settling in process for our 2 year old son a lot easier and less stressful than we thought it would be and we can’t wait to watch him flourish there! The friendly and caring staff, the range of daily activities, snacks, organic food menus, rooftop garden and turtle pond are just a few of the things that make this place so very special. We are so pleased with the choice we made to send our toddler here and cannot recommend this nursery enough!
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Adrienne Rossouw
3 years ago
We were recommended The Gardens Nursery when we moved to the area and are so thankful. From the rooftop garden to the nursery pet turtles, passionate staff, great curriculum and extra-curricular activities the nursery is full of imagination and wonder for young minds. Our son is so excited to go to school each morning and over the last two years The Gardens team feel like an extension of our family. Couldn’t recommend them more!
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Grace Foley
3 years ago
Gardens is such a wonderful place for little ones to develop and grow into confident, happy and fun individuals. The staff are so reliable, professional and friendly. We are very pleased with the super mix of educational fun activities that have evolved as our son has moved through the various stages - first starting at 9months and now a very happy 3 year old - including regular trips to the local park, library visits and even a trip to an activity farm during nursery hours. An added bonus is that the food is all prepared on site with fresh and organic ingredients. Thank you to the Gardens Team.
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Wandsworth Joh
8 years ago
My son had three wonderful years at The Gardens! I can’t praise Sarah and her fabulous team enough: it is a happy and welcoming environment where children can play, learn and have lots of fun. The food is amazing and each child is encouraged to flourish by the nurturing staff and broad range of activities they offer. It is the best nursery in the area (in my opinion!) The attention to detail in everything from the menus to the fantastic roof garden, the parent/key worker relationships to the beautiful ‘look’ of the nursery itself is seamless. I also loved my time working part time with all the incredible team at the nursery so can highly recommend as a parent and staff member!
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Maria George
3 years ago
We can't say enough good things about Gardens Nursery. The staff is kind, patient, and attentive, and the facilities are clean and safe. We appreciate the fantastic quality of food provided - our child always looks forward to meal times. The educational and fun activities are top-notch, and our child has learned so much. Highly recommended!
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Inspection history
Date: April 2013
- February 2023Good
- May 2017Good
- April 2013Outstanding
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