--- title: "Tots' Village Nursery, Caterham | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tots-village-nursery-cr3-5yx-ey239159 description: "Tots' Village Nursery in Caterham — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Tots' Village Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Burntwood Lane, Caterham, CR3 5YX · Surrey Number of places 43 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Surrey ## About this day nursery Tots' Village Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2002, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 years, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. Located in Caterham, this day nursery is described as being at the heart of the community, with a dedicated staff team focused on nurturing each child's individuality. The tailored approach to settling in helps children quickly integrate into well-established routines, fostering happy play both alone and with friends in a well-resourced learning environment. The curriculum is ambitiously designed and highly progressive, ensuring rapid developmental progress for all children from babies through to pre-school age. The setting excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with a coordinator who prioritises professional advice and timely interventions to help children reach their full potential. Children demonstrate high levels of achievement across all areas of learning, including impressive independence skills and strong early literacy development, supported by a lending library and imaginative storytelling. The day nursery also places a high value on healthy lifestyles, offering nutritious meals and rich outdoor play opportunities where children can explore, build physical skills, and connect new learning with previous experiences, such as understanding plant hydration in the mud area. What it's like This setting is at the heart of the community, with staff continually striving to recognise, nurture and develop each child's individuality. Children quickly settle into well-established routines due to the tailored approach when they start, happily playing alone and with friends in the well-resourced learning environment. They demonstrate high levels of achievement in all areas of learning. Outstanding leadership Strong parent partnerships Impressive independence skills High priority on literacy Promotes healthy lifestyles Excellent outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063696665831) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2002 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tots' Village Nursery Last inspected 27 February 2023 · Sonia Panchal Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The setting's leaders are inspirational role models, empowering staff to constantly enhance their exemplary expertise. - Partnerships with parents, staff, and external agencies are a key strength. - Children develop impressive independence skills for their age. - Leaders and staff place a high priority on promoting children's early literacy skills. - Staff offer excellent opportunities for children to develop healthy lifestyles. Inspection #10276670 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212818) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator gives the utmost importance to gaining advice from other professionals. She supports the implementation of timely and tailored interventions that enable children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to achieve their full potential. Outdoor space Children love being outdoors in the fresh air. They have rich and exciting areas to explore, to build their physical skills and stamina. For example, children dig in the mud area outdoors, demonstrating connections between previous and new learning about plants and hydration. ## Google Reviews of Tots' Village Nursery 5.0 (2 Google reviews) Keleigh 9 months ago Our son has recently started Little Treasures and we couldn’t be any happier with the staff and the setting! The staff are so welcoming and take great care of our son. We know that he has the best time at nursery and that he is able to access so many fun activities and learn so much! I couldn’t recommend Little Treasures enough😊 Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4a1J6VkljVXgwYUVZNVQzSm1ZUzFETnpZMFZIYxAB!2m1!1s0x4875fe9b1f9959dd:0x84891271b6a4c85a) Jessica Smith 4 years ago This is an amazing nursery that takes the best of care of their little people. Our little boy was extremely happy here and learned so much. I would recommend them unreservedly! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXXzhESHN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4875fe9b1f9959dd:0x84891271b6a4c85a) Reviews from Google for Tots' Village Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=9550184764420704346&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: March 2011 - February 2023 Outstanding - July 2017 Good - June 2015 Good - March 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Tots' Village Nursery ### What is Tots' Village Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Are funded hours available at Tots' Village Nursery? ### How long has Tots' Village Nursery been established? ### Does Tots' Village Nursery support children with special educational needs? ### Does Tots' Village Nursery have outdoor play areas? ### What are the opening hours for Tots' Village Nursery? ### How can I contact Tots' Village Nursery? ## About the setting Tots' Village Nursery registered in 2002. It is located in the grounds of De Stafford College in Caterham, Surrey. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 16 members of staff, one of whom holds a relevant early years qualification at level 5 and 10 have an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. URN EY239159 Registered person Tots' Village Nursery Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Caterham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tots' Village Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Caterham-on-the-Hill · CR3 5UL 4.7(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-caterham-burntwood-lane-day-nursery-and-preschool-cr3-5ul-ey281897 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool Caterham · CR3 5UJ 4.1(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/caterham-the-laurels-day-nursery-and-preschool-cr3-5uj-ey544935 - Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Essendene Lodge Nursery Caterham · CR3 5PB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/essendene-lodge-nursery-cr3-5pb-2859248 - Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Hurley Birds Nursery Caterham · CR3 5UE 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hurley-birds-nursery-cr3-5ue-2832233 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Treasures Nursery and Preschool Caterham · CR3 5XY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-and-preschool-cr3-5xy-2763668 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Rainbows Day Nursery Caterham · CR3 6RH 4.1(16 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-cr3-6rh-ey457163 See all nurseries in Caterham →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Caterham ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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