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# Thomas Calton Creche

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Ofsted: Good

(Jan 2025) 

· 3.8 (17 parent reviews)  · Southwark Adult Education Service, Alpha Street, Peckham, SE15 4NX · Southwark 

Number of places

26 places

Age range

2–4 yrs

Last inspected

Jan 2025

Local authority

Southwark

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [Reviews](#reviews)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Thomas Calton Creche, located in Peckham, London, offers full day care for children from 0 to 5 years old, with a capacity for up to 26 children. The nursery is dedicated to providing a safe and joyful learning environment where little ones can develop confidence at their own pace through child-led learning.

The indoor spaces are thoughtfully organised with age-appropriate resources to encourage development. Thomas Calton Creche has received a 'Good' Ofsted rating, reflecting its commitment to delivering quality care and meeting the needs of all children effectively.

Parents are encouraged to contact the nursery directly to inquire about session times, availability, and to arrange a visit to see the setting firsthand.

Our ethos

The nursery is dedicated to providing a safe and joyful learning environment where children can develop confidence at their own pace through child-led learning.

What it's like

Children settle quickly into the nursery and form meaningful bonds with their key person and the wider staff team. Staff know the children they care for well and communicate about each child's needs, helping them to support children effectively. Staff promote positive behaviour and children learn healthy hygiene routines.

Full day care Child-led learning Good Ofsted rating Capacity 26 children 

## 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.

## Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year

Waitlist

We currently have a waiting list. Please contact us to discuss availability.

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Thomas Calton Creche

Last inspected 27 January 2025 · Tracey Murphy

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 settle quickly into the nursery and form meaningful bonds with their key person and the wider staff team. Staff know the children they care for well and communicate about each child's needs, helping them to support children effectively. Staff promote positive behaviour and children learn healthy hygiene routines.

Inspector highlights

-   Children settle quickly and form meaningful bonds with staff. 
-   Staff promote positive behaviour and children follow hygiene routines. 
-   Staff incorporate mathematics well into children's activities, encouraging counting and introducing mathematical language. 
-   Staff teach children about similarities and differences, promoting a sense of belonging and uniqueness. 
-   Partnership with parents is strong, and parents are complimentary about staff and the care their children receive. 

Areas to develop

-   1 support staff to develop their knowledge and ability to refine targets that build on the areas that children need to develop the most 
-   2 improve the organisation of some routines and activities to help support children's understanding and engagement more consistently. 

Inspection #10367579 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270181)

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Thomas Calton Creche

Inspection date

Jan 2025

Inspection no.

10367579

Lead inspector

Tracey Murphy

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270181)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107420)

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Southwark Adult Education Service, Alpha Street, Peckham, SE15 4NX 

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## What parents say

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> parents are complimentary about staff and the care their children receive.

> They comment that the staff are kind and caring, and without them, they would not be able to continue their own studies.

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

However, children's next steps are broad in their focus. This means that, at times, gaps in areas such as language development are not always given priority.

Outdoor space

Outdoors, staff set up activities that enable children to run, climb and ride on wheeled toys.

## Parent Reviews of Thomas Calton Creche

3.8 

(17) 

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Jackie Gilloway

3 years ago

I did a digital skills computer course for 8 weeks. Great tutor and manager. Receptionists very friendly. Thank you.

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nayomi illansinhage

a year ago

Great centre with lots of courses and activities offered, with great tutors!

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田村未来

8 years ago

Most of the tutors at the centre are nice. But, the reception lady is rude.(young lady) I will never use the centre again.

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Lean Art

8 years ago

Great college and very good teachers , there are a wide range of courses!

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Kate Stevens

8 years ago

Ballet Fitness class is great - fun, interesting, engaging, good value

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Inspection history

Date: September 2005

-   February 2025 Good 
-   January 2025 Good 
-   March 2019 Good 
-   February 2019 Good 
-   May 2016 Good 
-   April 2016 Good 
-   September 2011 Good 
-   September 2011 Good 
-   March 2009 Good 
-   March 2009 Good 
-   September 2005 Good 

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