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Toggles Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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4.6(9 parent reviews) ·2a Lebanon Road, CROYDON, CR0 6UR · Croydon
Number of places
22 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

The nursery, which received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted at its latest inspection on 9th April 2024, is praised for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Staff keen to build positive relationships with children, helping them to settle quickly and engage in activities they enjoy.

Children are encouraged to develop independence, for example learning to put on their shoes and using cutlery at breakfast. The nursery focuses on supporting children's well-being and helps them to develop a positive sense of self and belonging.

Parents consistently commend the care their children receive and appreciate the support provided for fostering positive behaviour at home. Toggles Nursery has a strong commitment to inclusive care, with a Special Educational Needs Coordinator who works effectively with parents, staff, and other professionals to provide targeted support and early intervention when needed.

Outdoor learning is a key part of the curriculum, with children benefiting from fresh air and exercise as they explore and develop physical skills on climbing frames and tricycles, or by making 'mud cakes'. This emphasis on outdoor play contributes to children's good health, exploration, and physical development.

The nursery environment encourages early mark-making, with children using various tools and materials to enhance their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in preparation for literacy.

What it's like

Staff keenly welcome children when they first arrive at this small, friendly nursery. Children happily share their views with staff as they enthusiastically say 'goodbye' to their parents. They settle quickly to activities they enjoy. Staff are good role models and support children's positive behaviour. Children behave well and have lots of fun as they play and learn together. They demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure.

Good Ofsted ratingPositive behaviour encouragedStrong SEND provisionFocus on well-beingOutdoor learning opportunitiesSupport for independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Toggles Nursery

Last inspected 9 April 2024

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 keenly welcome children when they first arrive at this small, friendly nursery. Children happily share their views with staff as they enthusiastically say 'goodbye' to their parents. They settle quickly to activities they enjoy. Staff are good role models and support children's positive behaviour. Children behave well and have lots of fun as they play and learn together. They demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are good role models and support children's positive behaviour.
  • Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing good-quality, inclusive care and early education for all children.
  • Leaders place high importance on staff's well-being and engage positively with them.
  • The special educational needs coordinator successfully engages with parents, staff and other professionals to promote a targeted approach and early intervention for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise to help to promote their good health, exploration and physical development.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the already good key-person approach to help to strengthen positive relationships with children, particularly during care routines
  • 2strengthen the curriculum to ensure that it is challenging and captures and maintains children's interests and consistently meets their individual needs.
Inspection #10335665 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the care their children receive and how staff support new children to settle in.

They appreciate the support they receive to promote children's positive behaviour at home, to help to promote a consistent approach.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator successfully engages with parents, staff and other professionals. This helps to promote a targeted approach and early intervention for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise to help to promote their good health, exploration and physical development. For example, children test out their physical abilities as they balance and climb on a wooden climbing frame, and skilfully ride tricycles.

Parent Reviews of Toggles Nursery

4.6
(9)
Ariel K
a year ago

I feel so lucky to have found Toggles. Jade - who took over ownership at the end of 2021, meaning reviews prior to this are not relevant - clearly takes such joy in running the nursery, and it is reflected in the positive atmosphere and happiness of the children that I see whenever I drop off/pick up my 1 yo. The whole staff is warm and welcoming, and my child is thriving and learning so much. I love that she has the opportunity to mix with the older children and observe them rather than being completely separated, though there is a dedicated baby area! Jade not only writes the loveliest updates about the day for us but also sends wonderful monthly newsletters. It really feels like the children are at the heart of things here and that it's not just all about profit, which is rare to find these days.

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Jeremy Coward
a year ago

Toggles is a wonderful nursery, we feel so lucky to’ve found it. Our daughter loves the time she spends here and is learning tons. The Toggles team are friendly and dedicated. We couldn’t be happier!

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Liz Daigle
4 years ago

Both my children have attended this nursery over the past 4 years and I can't rate it highly enough. It is small and friendly and each of my kids settled in really quickly. With all the age groups mixed in together it's like a little family! My kids have adored all of the staff and Portia the owner is very knowledgeable and hands-on. There's been a very low turnover of staff which I think is a good sign of the happy environment and has also provided great continuity for the children. I will be sad when my youngest leaves!

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Samantha Malin
3 years ago

The most friendly, dedicated & approachable staff you could meet, working in partnership with parents to offer the very best for your child. My child has benefited so much from attending this nursery, very safe loving environment. Promoting lots of independence in my child. Affordable nursery fees, giving working parents like me, the best of both worlds. Thank you to all Toggles staff, keep up the amazing work you do.

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Angela Dashey
3 years ago

Amazing staff team, they are they loveliest team. When my son first started he (and I) had separation anxiety, they really helped him settle in, showed continuous patience and helped reassure me that he would be okay. They always keep me updated with his life at nursery and it’s so lovely to hear how much he’s coming out of his shell. My son enjoys telling us about the things he does at nursery and I can see how much he’s learned in just a few months. The staff are very knowledgeable in their role, you can see that they have a real passion for the children. The environment they have created for the children is brilliant, with a recently refurbed garden which is definitely a big WOW factor! I could literally sit here and write all day about the things I love about Toggles! A big thank you to the amazing ladies for everything they do for the children ❤️

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Inspection history

Date: April 2024

  • May 2024Good
  • April 2024Good

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