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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [London](/search?region=London) 4. The Hospital Day Nursery # The Hospital Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2021) · 4.6 (11 parent reviews) · Queen Mary's Hospital, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LT · Bexley Number of places 60 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2021 Local authority Bexley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Hospital Day Nursery, located within the grounds of Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup, offers a nurturing "home-from-home" atmosphere for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established in April 2004 by Natasha Lyons, the nursery is guided by Natasha's extensive experience in childcare and is managed by Emma Fearn, with Hayley Shears as Deputy Manager. Together, they lead a dedicated team committed to providing professional, high-quality care. The nursery emphasises collaboration with parents to cater to each child's individual developmental needs within a happy, secure, and stable setting. Its excellent gardens and facilities contribute to a safe and stimulating learning environment. The nursery actively encourages positive relationships between staff and parents/carers, aiming to build confidence in their approach to childcare. They also provide comprehensive information on government childcare funding options to support families. What it's like Staff provide a warm welcome to children, who form strong relationships and feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations of children and provide support and encouragement, helping them develop confidence and physical skills. Children behave well, follow rules, and develop valuable social skills through staff guidance. Home-from-home environment Experienced leadership Focus on individual child development Within hospital grounds Collaborative parent relationships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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. [Request pricing →](https://thehospitaldaynursery.co.uk/government-childcare-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 6:50am until 7pm Age range 3 months - 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Hospital Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2021 Inspection no. 10204891 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171215)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286427) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-hospital-day-nursery-da14-6lt-ey286427) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Hospital Day Nursery Last inspected 15 September 2021 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 Staff provide a warm welcome to children, who form strong relationships and feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations of children and provide support and encouragement, helping them develop confidence and physical skills. Children behave well, follow rules, and develop valuable social skills through staff guidance. Inspector highlights - The curriculum for communication and language is strong, with staff having meaningful conversations with children. - Children show increasing levels of independence, confidently feeding themselves and serving their own lunch. - Staff are well deployed to provide care and attention, supporting children transitioning to new rooms and those with additional needs. - The nursery remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up an outdoor classroom and providing targeted support for children transitioning to school. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff using visual aids effectively. Areas to develop - 1 focus consistently on what children need to know at each stage so that all activities support their learning fully, particularly with the youngest children - 2 improve the arrangements for supporting staff to improve and evaluate how they implement the curriculum Inspection #10204891 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171215) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents said that they feel included in their child's early education Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with additional needs very well. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. For example, staff use visual aids effectively to support children with communication difficulties. Outdoor space Older children develop their physical skills as they manoeuvre bikes around the garden. Staff set up an outdoor classroom to enable more children to return during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspection history Date: October 2008 - September 2021 Good - February 2017 Good - October 2013 Good - September 2013 Good - March 2013 Good - October 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about The Hospital Day Nursery ### What type of nursery is The Hospital Day Nursery? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Where is The Hospital Day Nursery located? ### Which funded hours does The Hospital Day Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sidcup Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Hospital Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Premier Lodge Day Nursery Sidcup · DA15 7EN 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/premier-lodge-day-nursery-da15-7en-2645616) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Rise and Shine Day Nursery & Pre-School Sidcup · DA14 6RA 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/rise-and-shine-day-nursery-pre-school-da14-6ra-ey547297) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup Sidcup · DA15 7DR 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-sidcup-da15-7dr-ey539423) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chislehurst Chislehurst · BR7 6LR 3.9(11 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chislehurst-br7-6lr-ey308484) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Giant Steps Nursery Orpington · BR5 2RA 5.0(17 reviews) ](/nursery/giant-steps-nursery-br5-2ra-2627383) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Sidcup Day Nursery And Forest School Sidcup · DA14 6QL 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/sidcup-day-nursery-and-forest-school-da14-6ql-2660896) [See all nurseries in Sidcup →](/search?q=Sidcup) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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