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Toots Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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3.4(5 parent reviews) ·214 Totterdown Street, London, SW17 8TD · Wandsworth
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Toots Day Nursery, established in 1990, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged under one to five years old. With over 25 years of experience, the nursery is dedicated to providing unique learning journeys where children can grow, develop, and flourish.

The dedicated staff ensures a safe, caring, and joyful atmosphere, aiming to be a home away from home for the little ones. Toots is committed to upholding the highest standards, promising a perfect blend of care and education to meet the needs of both children and parents.

The facility includes three distinct outdoor play areas and provides fresh, healthy meals. Operated independently and registered with Ofsted, Toots Day Nursery is conveniently located near Tooting Broadway tube station and Tooting British railway station on a quiet residential street, ensuring a secure setting for children.

The nursery is led by Joanna Benko and Samantha Stokes.

What it's like

Children are inquisitive learners, using their senses to explore new items and developing new vocabulary. They behave well, learning to understand the feelings of others with the help of practitioners who model good listening skills and help children feel safe and secure. Children also have many opportunities to develop mathematical skills, showing high levels of engagement, concentration, and perseverance.

Established for over 25 yearsThree separate outdoor play areasFresh and healthy mealsIndependent and Ofsted registered

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a monthly basis depending on the child's age band and the number of days attended per week. Rates are offered for full-time attendance as well as two, three, and four days per week. A minimum attendance of two whole days per week applies to all children.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Sibling discount of 12% is applicable to the eldest child.
  • Fees must be paid monthly in advance by standing order on the first of the month.
  • Minimum attendance of 2 whole days per week is required for all age groups.
  • Five-hour sessions (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm) are available on request, subject to availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and one week over the Christmas holidays

Age range

Under one to five years old

Session types

Full time, Part time

Food

Fresh and healthy meals

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Toots Day Nursery

Last inspected 3 August 2022 · Kate Daurge

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 are inquisitive learners, using their senses to explore new items and developing new vocabulary. They behave well, learning to understand the feelings of others with the help of practitioners who model good listening skills and help children feel safe and secure. Children also have many opportunities to develop mathematical skills, showing high levels of engagement, concentration, and perseverance.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate that they feel safe and happy and play freely.
  • Leaders and practitioners have created an enriching and ambitious curriculum, planning personalised support for all children.
  • Children enjoy engaging safely in physical activities, both indoors and out.
  • Babies and toddlers fall asleep in a peaceful and calm room and wake up feeling happy and safe.
  • Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are very well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen communication with parents so that there is a shared understanding of how children are taught about the world around them
  • 2build on the existing good practice and seek further ways to help all staff develop first-rate teaching skills.
Inspection #10233476 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that their children are nurtured and cared for because practitioners take the time to learn about them

practitioners ask what they can do to help if parents have any concerns

Some parents say how this reflects the nursery's very inclusive ethos and helps all children make good progress

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are very well supported. Leaders and practitioners work together with parents and external bodies to ensure that all children have equal access to a range of rich and exciting experiences. Practitioners take swift action to identify any support that children need and parents report that children are rapidly developing new skills.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy engaging safely in physical activities, both indoors and out. They climb, jump and run freely. Practitioners know that access to a range of tools helps develop children's confidence and that tackling more challenging activities increases their motivation. In the pre-school garden, children go on the hunt for numbers and relish the challenge when adults say, "Keep counting, keep counting" or "Now you have to count to 31".

Parent Reviews of Toots Day Nursery

3.4
(5)

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Inspection history

Date: August 2022

  • August 2022Good
  • August 2022Good

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