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Woodentops Abbeville Village # Woodentops Abbeville Village Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · 1 Poynders Road, LONDON, SW4 8NX · Lambeth Number of places 90 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Lambeth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Woodentops Abbeville Village Limited is part of a family-run group of nurseries dedicated to providing exceptional care and education in a nurturing and enjoyable setting. Established in 1985 as Woodentops Kindergarten by Mary and Steve McCahery, the group has expanded to include two day nurseries, with Woodentops SW4 opening in May 2014, accommodating 56 children. The day nursery welcomes children from 6 months to 5 years old. The leadership team includes Mary and Steve, along with their daughters Laura and Sarah, who are committed to maintaining high standards of care and education. The day nursery is situated in a beautifully converted historic building with spacious, bright rooms and dedicated sleep areas for infants. It boasts expansive gardens and outdoor play areas, allowing children to explore and engage with nature, including miniature allotments for growing produce. The approach focuses on fostering confidence and kindness in children within a supportive environment that extends beyond the family home. 5 to 11 years and holds an "outstanding" OFSTED rating, preparing children for prestigious London day schools and boarding schools. Our ethos The nursery focuses on fostering confidence and kindness in children within a supportive environment that extends beyond the family home. They are dedicated to providing exceptional care and education in a nurturing and enjoyable setting. What it's like Children receive a warm welcome at the nursery gate from familiar, friendly staff. They confidently say goodbye to their parents and carers as they are escorted safely into the nursery. Children learn to be independent, hanging up their own coats and storing their bikes and scooters safely outdoors. They are happy and eager to explore the bright, spacious environment, curious about the range of resources, especially in the outdoor area. Family-run Historic building Extensive outdoor space Affiliated with Outstanding Prep School ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged for full day sessions from 8am to 6pm, with a minimum booking of three days per week. Monthly bills are calculated using an annualised formula over 50 weeks, meaning fees are consistent each month. Eligible children from nine months to four years old can access funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • Minimum booking of three full days per week. - • Fees are based on full days, not an hourly rate. - • Monthly bills calculated as: number of days multiplied by 50 weeks divided by 12 months. - • Fees are not charged for the ten working days the nursery is closed. - • A 5% sibling discount is available for the oldest child. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodentops Abbeville Village Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10306362 Lead inspector Kyrstie Gennoe Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231753)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476153) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://woodentopsnurseries.com/) 1 Poynders Road, LONDON, SW4 8NX ## Explore day nurseries near LONDON - [Day nurseries in LONDON](/search?q=LONDON) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=woodentops-abbeville-village-limited-sw4-8nx-ey476153) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am-6pm Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Registered with Ofsted 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Woodentops Abbeville Village Last inspected 21 July 2023 · Kyrstie Gennoe 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 receive a warm welcome at the nursery gate from familiar, friendly staff. They confidently say goodbye to their parents and carers as they are escorted safely into the nursery. Children learn to be independent, hanging up their own coats and storing their bikes and scooters safely outdoors. They are happy and eager to explore the bright, spacious environment, curious about the range of resources, especially in the outdoor area. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers are ambitious for children's learning, and the curriculum is well-structured to develop skills for school. - Observations and assessments effectively identify children's next steps, and staff interact well to extend children's knowledge. - Children learn to make friends and cooperate, with staff sensitively supporting them to understand their emotions. - Children learn about keeping themselves healthy through regular physical activity and healthy meals, and develop important life skills for hygiene and safety. - Communication and language development is well supported, with staff engaging children in conversation and modelling language to help them learn new vocabulary. Areas to develop - 1 provide opportunities for staff to develop their teaching skills so they can adapt their approach and help children to further engage in their learning. Inspection #10306362 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231753) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents say their children are happy and that they can see the progress they are making. “ > They say they feel very supported by the staff team. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are curious about the range of resources, particularly in the outdoor area, where they are keen to explore natural materials and build dens. Older children learn how to care for the environment, such as using food waste to make compost. Staff support them to develop confidence in their movements and to take risks, such as helping babies to use a walker and to climb on wooden frames. ## Google Reviews of Woodentops Abbeville Village 5.0 (1 Google review) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUahW3N02kGf6wT-tE5YrS5QPJ31uQTJhR6Vzh_uxerrNfK7LvlVg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) nick leaf 8 years ago outstanding staff, working hard, making kids happy and helping them to being well rounded young people [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMweXM3TVp3EAE!2m1!1s0x487605ca9586da8f:0x366735a526cda76b) Reviews from Google for Woodentops Abbeville Village. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3920160984086194027&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2016 - July 2023 Good - December 2018 Outstanding - July 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Woodentops Abbeville Village ### From what age does Woodentops Abbeville Village accept children? ### What are the fees at Woodentops Abbeville Village? ### What do parents say about Woodentops Abbeville Village? ### How can Woodentops Abbeville Village be contacted? ### How did Woodentops Abbeville Village do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Woodentops Abbeville Village. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Raphael Nursery London · SW4 8NY 5.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/raphael-nursery-sw4-8ny-ey491478) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Elm Park Nursery London · SW4 8JR 4.1(22 Google reviews) ](/nursery/elm-park-nursery-sw4-8jr-ey455615) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Weir Link Nursery London · SW12 0NU ](/nursery/the-weir-link-nursery-sw12-0nu-ey496019) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Nightingales Nursery Wandsworth · SW12 8EN ](/nursery/nightingales-nursery-sw12-8en-123175) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Clapham Park Montessori and Infant Community London · SW4 9EH ](/nursery/clapham-park-montessori-and-infant-community-sw4-9eh-ey337464) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### N Family Club Balham London · SW12 0AN 4.8(19 Google reviews) ](/nursery/n-family-club-balham-sw12-0an-2659329) [See all nurseries in LONDON →](/search?q=LONDON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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