Opening hours
7.30am until 6pm each weekday
Umbrella House Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Lewisham
About this day nursery
Umbrella House Day Nursery in Catford, London, offers a nurturing and family-oriented environment focused on providing enriching learning experiences. The nursery aims to cultivate a positive self-image in each child by acknowledging and building upon their unique strengths, celebrating their individuality and cultural heritage.
They provide a stimulating, safe, and secure space where children feel valued and respected, encouraging them to achieve their full potential. The experienced and qualified early years team collaborates closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition into the nursery and maintain a strong partnership throughout the child's time there.
Our ethos
Umbrella House Day Nursery cultivates a positive self-image in each child by acknowledging their unique strengths and celebrating their individuality and cultural heritage, within a stimulating, safe, and secure environment. They foster a strong partnership with parents to ensure a smooth transition and support the child's journey.
What it's like
Staff foster a relaxed and happy atmosphere where children are encouraged to be themselves, take risks, and explore in a safe space. They focus on individual personalities, helping children develop self-identity and strong relationships, leading to engagement in various activities. Staff also promote listening skills, good behaviour through role modelling, and high levels of independence and self-care.
Family-based settingFocus on positive self-imageForest SchoolStrong parent partnership
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Umbrella House Day Nursery
Last inspected 19 July 2024
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 foster a relaxed and happy atmosphere where children are encouraged to be themselves, take risks, and explore in a safe space. They focus on individual personalities, helping children develop self-identity and strong relationships, leading to engagement in various activities. Staff also promote listening skills, good behaviour through role modelling, and high levels of independence and self-care.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff share a vision for children's learning that focuses on children's sense of self.
- Staff plan focused activities that the children enjoy, such as digging, planting, and growing herbs and vegetables.
- Leaders and staff consider the individual next steps that children need to take and carry out regular assessments.
- Parents are happy with the care that children receive and report that close relationships with staff help children feel secure and safe.
- Leaders and staff promote children's physical health well by teaching them to play outside and use natural materials.
Areas to develop
- 1develop further the planning of focused activities to support all children to engage in their learning at the highest levels
- 2build on existing good practice to support all children to gain fluency at the highest levels.
Inspection #10354905 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that the information they receive from staff helps them to extend their children's learning at home.
Parents report that the close relationships they develop with staff at the nursery help their children to feel secure and safe.
children gain confidence in building relationships with others.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress and reach their developmental milestones. Staff work successfully with external partners to promote the learning of children with SEND.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy digging, planting, and growing their own herbs and vegetables in the garden, learning about the world around them. Staff also plan opportunities for all children to spend time outside in the fresh air, where they enjoy taking appropriate risks in their play as they climb, run, and ride on wheeled toys, developing good physical skills and building resilience.
Parent Reviews of Umbrella House Day Nursery
5.0
(16)
Riarna Clachar
8 months ago
Umbrella Day House Nursery has truly made a remarkable impact on both my son’s life and mine. From the very beginning, the care, attention, and support from every single staff member has been outstanding. The nurturing environment, the one-to-one attention, and the thoughtful approach to teaching and development have all played such a big part in my son’s progress. It’s especially important for me to mention that my son has additional needs (ASD), and the nursery has gone above and beyond to support him and us as a family. They’ve helped guide us in accessing both internal and external services, offered invaluable advice for supporting development at home, and have always been available with feedback and encouragement. What stands out the most is that every member of staff is consistently caring, dedicated, and invested and as a parent, that level of consistency means everything. I honestly can’t thank them enough. If you’re considering nurseries, I highly recommend visiting Umbrella Day House. It’s an incredible nursery and I would recommend it 1000%!
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Jamila Quaye
2 years ago
Both of my sons have attended this nursery and I have only good things to say about our experience at Umbrella House nursery. All of the staff are warm, friendly and welcoming and my two sons settled in well at the nursery and enjoyed going there daily. The staff provide such a fun, educational and supportive environment for the children to play, learn and develop their communication, social skills and personal independence. I would highly recommend you pay this nursery a visit.
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Akeisha
2 years ago
I highly recommend, you pay a visit to Umbrella House, when you are looking for a nursery to choose. My son enjoyed his time here and looks forward to attending daily. Miss Sena, the owner is very warm, kind, helpful, polite and caring. His time at Umbrella House Day Nursery, has enabled him to grow into a confident, intelligent person. With the help of all staff, my son was prepared, for his transition to Primary School.Thank you to all staff for your help, over the years, you will be missed! X
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MoBettaMai T
5 years ago
Umbrella House had been the gem that came in time of need. My son joined when he was just under 1 year old and settling him in was made easy and less stressful. The staff were very welcoming and warm. My son now 4, graduated from nursery last year and till today talks about Umbrella House and the lovely Mrs Sena whom has made a lasting impression on his life. The establishment has a fairly large garden space, pictures and creative arts on the walls, different play areas and 2 sides to accommodate the different age groups they provide their services to. Thank You for being a part of our journey.
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PLUGZ BANKZ
3 years ago
Umbrella House Nursery have provided High quality care and support for the past two years to my son. Staff have been friendly and communicated well with me. I would recommend them to prospective parents looking for a nurturing environment for their child to thrive in.
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Inspection history
Date: July 2024
- August 2024Good
- July 2024Good
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