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Tiny Oaks Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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4.0(8 parent reviews) ·55-57 High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AL · Kent
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Tiny Oaks Day Nursery, situated conveniently on Edenbridge High Street, welcomes children from three months old up to pre-school age. It boasts outstanding facilities designed to foster development and learning through play in a safe and secure environment.

The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for Bank Holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year, and three annual staff training days. Dedicated rooms are available for various age groups, each structured to reflect the seven areas of learning outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

All facilities are accessible to every child. The nursery prides itself on providing freshly prepared meals and snacks, with menus crafted by a professional nutritionist to ensure the children’s energy requirements are met.

Nappies, wipes, and creams are all included in the fees. Modern security systems, including CCTV cameras, are in place for safety, and there is an impressive outdoor play area featuring impact-absorbing safety surfacing and a unique indoor sandpit.

The nursery also offers emergency childcare for local parents. Tiny Oaks Day Nursery received a "GOOD" rating from Ofsted in its latest 2024 report.

What it's like

Children and their parents receive a warm welcome on arrival, and children settle into their age-group rooms with ease, developing strong bonds with staff. Children are resilient and enjoy involving staff in their play. Babies and children learn to be independent, with staff gently reminding them about good hygiene and safety practices.

Holiday closures for Bank Holidays and Christmas weekFreshly prepared meals and snacks includedNappies, wipes, and creams includedOutdoor play area and indoor sandpitEmergency childcare available

Pricing & funding

Core fees for standard and shorter days are available by contacting the nursery directly. Additional charges are applied for early drop-offs, late stays, and extra hours outside booked sessions. Funded sessions are subject to a daily consumable charge which varies depending on the child's age.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Early drop-off and late stay sessions are charged per 30-minute block.
  • Consumable charges apply to funded 6-hour sessions and vary by age and nappy status.
  • Emergency childcare is charged at a flat daily rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

Core hours: 8am-6pm; optional early drop off at 7:30am and late stay until 6:30pm. Shorter session: 8:30am-4pm. Open 51 weeks a year, closed for Bank Holidays and Christmas week.

Food

All main meals and snacks are freshly prepared on site; all dietary requirements are catered for. Menus are selected by a professional nutritionist.

Session types

Full day, Shorter day, Early drop off, Late stay, Additional hourly

Age range

3 months to pre-school age

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tiny Oaks Day Nursery

Last inspected 30 November 2023

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 and their parents receive a warm welcome on arrival, and children settle into their age-group rooms with ease, developing strong bonds with staff. Children are resilient and enjoy involving staff in their play. Babies and children learn to be independent, with staff gently reminding them about good hygiene and safety practices.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider and manager have made significant changes since the last inspection, improving outcomes for children and families.
  • The manager assesses staff's teaching skills effectively and identifies areas for development, providing effective support and guidance.
  • Key persons know what children need to learn next and plan effectively, sharing this information with staff to maximise interactions.
  • Children use technology to carry out research, aiding their understanding and improving knowledge.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with effective information exchange and early identification of learning gaps.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the effective deployment of staff to consistently support children to manage conflict
  • 2enhance staff's understanding of how to embrace children's cultures and heritages further.
Inspection #10271525 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that their children develop good speaking skills and build friendships.

They comment that they could not wish for a better nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs) have a secure knowledge of how best to support children, parents and staff. Staff raise any emerging gaps in learning with the SENCOs and seek additional support when necessary, enabling them to work in partnership with parents and other professionals to devise strategies and reduce gaps in learning swiftly.

Outdoor space

Babies and children show a good awareness of how to carry out tasks safely. For example, babies come down the stairs holding the handrail or a staff member's hand or crawl down backwards. This shows that they have learned the skills they need to keep themselves safe in readiness for outdoor play.

Parent Reviews of Tiny Oaks Day Nursery

4.0
(8)
David Smith
8 months ago

Excellent nursery, so glad I chose this for my son. We looked at other nurseries in the area recently and found Tiny Oaks to be the best one, the staff are amazing and very thorough with their feedback and activities. The nursery is conveniently located on the high street, so I can drop my son off and walk to the train station, after getting a Costa, knowing he is being well and truly looked after. Highly recommend!

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Simon Lofts
2 years ago

Tiny Oaks is an exceptional nursery. Our son (about to turn 3) has been going to Tiny Oaks in Edenbridge for two years. From the baby room to the toddler room, we have seen incredible development in our son, learning so many things we hadn’t got round to teaching him at home. Support with potty training was incredible, and really driven by the staff at the nursery helping to keep us motivated throughout the process. It’s been amazing seeing our boy build connections with the staff members and vice versa, particularly with his main/key carers. He’s made friends with lots of the other kids who we hear all about in the car home. It will be a sad day when it’s time to leave Tiny Oaks, but the support and care for our son during some of his important years has been something we’re incredibly grateful for and we feel so fortunate to have found Tiny Oaks, just on our doorstep. (Almost 3 year old boy, goes 5 x full days a week, has done for nearly two years)

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Brett Stone
4 years ago

I have been in communication with this Nursery and Montys in Edenbridge. Monkey Puzzle has not been helpful in the slightest. I was left with the feeling my son is just ££££ rather than a little baby. Not accomodating, not welcoming and no customer service, the emails had a 'take it or leave it' vibe. Not what I'd expect at all.

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Rajinder Khaira
2 years ago

Excellent nursery, my daughter attends 3 days a week and the staff and facilities are amazing.

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M B
10 months ago

Lovely staff. Have rescued me many times with emergency childcare

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023
  • November 2023Good
  • December 2022Requires improvement

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