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The Nest in Walton-on-Thames

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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3.9(7 Google reviews) ·The Nest Day Nursery, 18 Queens Road, WALTON-ON-THAMES, KT12 5LR · Surrey
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

The Nest Day Nursery, located in Walton-on-Thames, is a welcoming, family-operated establishment providing pre-school care for children aged one to five years. The day nursery focuses on maintaining high standards and delivering optimal childcare in a nurturing environment.

They embrace a child-led approach, acknowledging each child's individual strengths and fostering their development through learning new skills and acquiring knowledge. The Nest is committed to providing a secure and enriching atmosphere where children can grow and thrive.

They encourage prospective parents to enquire about available spaces, which may include term-time only options, or to join their waiting list.

Our ethos

The Nest Day Nursery "embrace a child-led approach, acknowledging each child's individual strengths and fostering their development through learning new skills and acquiring knowledge." They are committed to providing a "secure and enriching atmosphere where children can grow and thrive."

What it's like

Children develop a sense of belonging at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. They demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and have secure attachments with the kind and caring staff. Children eagerly join in with the wide range of activities and enjoy their time at the setting.

Family-run nurseryChild-led approachAges 1-5 years

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a daily basis for children aged one to five years. Billed monthly, fees must be paid by the fifth of each month. No charges apply for five days during the Christmas closure period.

Good to know

  • Registration fee and a deposit equivalent to the daily rate per required day are payable.
  • Fees are due by the 5th of each month.
  • Closed on weekends, Bank Holidays, and between 23rd December and 2nd January.
  • No fees are charged for 5 days during the Christmas closure period.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am – 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Closed on weekends, Bank Holidays, and between 23rd December and 2nd January (unless 2nd Jan falls on a Friday, then the following Monday).

Age range

1 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2014

Waitlist

Waiting list available

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Nest

Last inspected 14 April 2022 · Joanne Allen

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 develop a sense of belonging at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. They demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and have secure attachments with the kind and caring staff. Children eagerly join in with the wide range of activities and enjoy their time at the setting.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider and her deputy have a strong vision for the nursery and are committed to providing high-quality care and education.
  • Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve and plan a curriculum that provides children with a wide range of experiences and activities.
  • Staff place a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills, using techniques such as modelling language, open questions, narratives, and sign language.
  • Children have opportunities to enjoy fresh air and learn outside, engaging in challenging equipment and activities to support small-muscle skills.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with staff sharing daily updates and parents being highly complimentary about the care and activities provided.

Areas to develop

  • 1support less-experienced members of staff's understanding of the curriculum, to help them sharply focus on the identified learning intentions for each child
  • 2enhance the curriculum offered in the outside area to increase the daily physical development opportunities available for younger children to develop their large-muscle skills.
Inspection #10228912 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff observe and assess children's progress regularly and take prompt action to help close any gaps in their learning. They support children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make rapid progress in their learning. Staff work well with other professionals and the additional settings that children attend. They invite specialist professionals to the nursery, such as a sing and sign teacher, to enhance children's experiences.

Outdoor space

Children have opportunities to enjoy fresh air and learn outside. Staff provide a variety of challenging equipment and activities to support children's small-muscle skills in readiness for early writing. For example, younger children pick up small objects and paint using a variety of tools and materials. Older children take part in woodwork projects and work collaboratively together to solve problems.

Google Reviews of The Nest

3.9
(7 Google reviews)
Amy Essex
a year ago

We can't rate The Nest highly enough. Our daughter really struggled to adjust to nursery life and all the staff were so patient and nurturing with her - you could tell they really caree, which is such a reassurance during a time of big change. The care at The Nest is second-to-none showcased by her the amazing development steps she's made over the last few months We especially like that she has varied and nutritious meals, and the extra curricular activities they offer. Seeing our daughter light up every time we arrive and leave The Nest says it all really.

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Bethanie Rose
3 years ago

I’ve worked in childcare for years and seen so many nurseries and this by far the best, my nanny children are so happy here and always come out with the biggest smile on there faces. We are well informed by the staff and the children always tell me about the most delicious meals they have at nursery. They spend lots of time out and about and have learnt so many amazing life skills from being here. Thanks to all the team at The Nest.

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George Ridd
a year ago

Amazing nursery for my son from 18 months to reception class!

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Kinan Alimam
2 years ago

I phoned this nursery the people who answered so rude they just drop the line, Our first impression about this nursery don’t even think about it

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Inspection history

Date: February 2017

  • April 2022Good
  • February 2017Good

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