Elm Park Nursery

90 Clarence Avenue, London SW4 8JR
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8.8 36 Reviews
  • Elm Park Nursery, London
Elm Park Nursery caters for children aged between three months and five years.

Individual care routines established at home are respected.

The nursery uses the Montessori approach, aimed at achieving the correct balance of physical, social and intellectual stimulation for young children.

The materials used by the children are carefully designed to allow personal development through investigation and sensorial stimulation, encouraging analytical skills.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jenny (Acting Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 118

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas, 1 week at Easter & 2 weeks in August

Parking

  • On street parking, free all day, except for 10AM to 12PM. Parking on forecourt may be possible.

Elm Park Nursery Reviews (36)

8.8

Elm Park Nursery has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.779) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elm Park Nursery has 36 reviews.

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Review from George A (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery. The staff are very caring and friendly and patient and know what they're doing. The children learn something new every day and they play outside in the fresh air every day. Thank you.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I currently have my son enrolled at Elm Park with his sister starting in January. I'm really pleased with the care and development that he has received since starting over six months ago. He has made some lovely friends and really enjoys the large garden to run around. The staff are great and really
care about the children. The structured play really helps prepare them for school and develop their minds.
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Review from Fiona B (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is so happy at Elm Park and has developed strong bonds with the staff as well as good friendships with his peers in upper school. The staff clearly care for the children very much and it is lovely to see those relationships. We like the child-led approach but also the variety of activities on
offer, with regular updates and photos via the app. The garden is just lovely, much bigger than any others I've seen in the area and the children spend a lot of time outside which for me is a huge plus. It has also been great for parents to have had the opportunity to come in and spend time with the children during their day - the latest on Halloween when we were able to attend the setting and get involved in various activities. Generally very happy with our choice and feel the staff have contributed to the happiness and confidence of son during his time there. A lovely platform to prepare them for school years.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both myself and my husband are very happy with Elm Park and cannot recommend it enough. Our daughter runs in every morning with a smile on her face and returns the same way when we pick her up in the evenings. What more could you want!
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Review from Jonathan S (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Elm Park Nursery has provided a wonderful experience for our son, who began when he was 9 months old. Staff are friendly and welcoming and keep us informed daily with our son's wellbeing and activities. Parents are contacted immediately in the event of accidents (bumps, falls etc) and staff are creative
in their choice of activities. The settling-in process was gradual and gentle, and we were given opportunities to ask questions and offer feedback. Very happy to recommend.
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Review from Esther B (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has progressed from the baby suite (Bonsai, Sapling and Acorn rooms) over the course of 2022 and has been very well looked after by his care workers. They were excellent. He has just moved into Lower School (2 years+) and he seems to be happy and well-adjusted thanks to the team.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Elm Park Nursery feels like family, with the love and care of the staff second to none. Outside facilities are excellent (what drew us in when we discovered it!) and kids get to spend a lot of time outdoors. Variety of activities, nice food, and a really warm welcome with smiling faces, and special
touches like drinking water and a fruit bowl at the entrance. The head of the nursery is very visible, supports in the classrooms, responsive to parents and listens to staff. Very happy with this choice for our children!
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Review from Daisy H (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Elm Park in September 2022 - we were really nervous about her going to nursery. She was 13 months old and had never been away from either me or her father. But there was no reason to be worried - the Bonsai Room is such a wonderful place for babies. Our key worker, we truly would
have been lost without her. She was so lovely and we felt like our daughter was safe and happy with her - I wish we could keep her as her key worked forever. Another member of staff also in the baby room, I believe she has been at Elm Park for years - she is always so happy and made us feel so welcome. Our only issue is communication could be slightly better. There is now an app, where we do get updates throughout the day, but this can sometimes be a little inconsistent and generic. But other than that, we have no concerns over safety or happiness for our child. We really do recommend.
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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased by the decision I made with my husband to send our son to this nursery. The care has been wonderful from day 1 and continued throughout class transitions. The staff are amazing, friendly and warm which makes me as a parent feel confident. The app is brilliant and provides a source of
connection throughout the day allowing us to see what our little one is up to. Messy play, key learning activities and more!
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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son really loves Elm Park. He joined as a baby and the relationships he has developed with the staff and other children are really loving and special. "Nursery" has been one of his first words because he loves going! The facilities and creativity behind the activities are really excellent, and the
management is getting better and better. Particularly good in the baby room is the separate sleep room with cots, which is different to a lot of other nurseries in the area. Elm Park has such a nice homely feel and I'd recommend it highly.
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Review from Lara C (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really happy with Elm Park and have sent both my sons there. My eldest son only attended Upper School and was well prepared for primary school. My youngest is still there and has a great bond with all his key workers and the outdoor space is second to none. The new management earlier this year
has improved the whole nursery experience significantly.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Elm Park and we are sending our second child shortly as we have been really impressed with the nursery. As a mother of a very energetic child, the huge garden and playground - which unlike so many other nurseries is situated away from main roads and associated air pollution - is a
big draw for us. But what really makes the nursery are the staff: warm; caring; passionate about children; as well as delivering a structured approach to learning. I've also been impressed with the new manager who has already made her mark on the place ensuring the family atmosphere and good communication with parents remains.
My only criticism would be that some of the rooms/equipment look a bit tired and the place could do with a lick of paint.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has adored Elm Park since he first started. All the teachers have been so kind and fun and made learning really enjoyable for him. I'm always impressed by the wide variety of things he learns and makes - he comes home proudly carrying his creations, from Diwali lamps to pizza, and chatting happily
about them. We couldn't be happier with Elm Park.
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Review from Joy O (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery and its staff are friendly, personable, and really care about my son. I am happy with the environment. More feedback could be provided at upper school regarding learning and progress with alphabet, counting, etc but it's only the first term. I am sure that will follow.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My third child is now at Elm Park. All 3 of them have loved it. The staff are amazing and the way of teaching is wonderful. The garden is what sells it for me!
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Elm Park Nursery is great and the fact that our 22-month-old daughter happily runs inside every morning is the best indication for us that she receives excellent care there. The staff are great - lots of activities are organised and good feedback is provided on each child.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.779)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.779) out of 10 for Elm Park Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.355 for Elm Park Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.355
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.424 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Elm Park Nursery is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 118 number of registered child places is 23.6. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.6 = 0.424
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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