Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington

35 Sutherland Square, Sutherland House, Kennington, London SE17 3EE
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  • Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington, London
This Magic Roundabout Nursery undertakes a vibrant approach to pre-school learning, focusing on all key areas of emotional, social and physical development.

Clean, fun and stimulating environment
Qualified, competent and caring staff
Secure access
5 days a week, 52 weeks a year

MRN believes in the 'shared care' of children whereby parents work in partnership and contribute to the shared information between home and nursery.

Parent's involvement is critical to their child's care and early learning, so staff are always on hand to discuss concerns, suggestions or queries.

They are fully committed to regular communication between parent and the child's key worker; in addition parents have full access to their child's personal file as well as a daily report sheet.
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Funding & Fees

*Please be advised that the minimum booking is 2 days per week (we don't do half days)
0-3 years: RATES PER SESSION - £70.31
3-5 years: RATES PER SESSION - £65.21

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alexandra Xinidou (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 31

Total Places for Children

  • 102

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-19:00
    Tuesday 07:30-19:00
    Wednesday 07:30-19:00
    Thursday 07:30-19:00
    Friday 07:30-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington Reviews (68)

9.6

Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington has 68 reviews.

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is developing so much since he started here. The staff are amazing, they always have a smile ready for you and cuddles for your little one. The baby room is very well equipped and recently refurbished, it is a very safe place for the little ones to crawl, explore and move around.
Really recommended.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Manager at Magic Roundabout Nursery KenningtonWe are delighted to hear that our nursery has exceeded your expectations and that your son is happy and well taken care of here. Thank you for leaving such a kind review and for your continued support.
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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our baby started at twelve months in the baby room - the staff are very experienced and he settled in well within six weeks. Our toddler now has good connections with the staff in his room and is developing in confidence. He's always really happy when we see him playing even at the end of a long day.
There is a good variety of food offered throughout the day, cots for young ones to sleep in and a small outdoor playground on site.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Manager at Magic Roundabout Nursery KenningtonYour positive review is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff at the nursery. We are so glad to hear that you and your child have had a great experience with us. Thank you for choosing our nursery.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending for six months. Staff have been wonderful helping him to adjust and he is very happy there. There is a lovely family feel - he seems to be known by all the staff.
Really great outside play area - much bigger than other nurseries in the area.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Coordinator at Magic Roundabout Nursery KenningtonWe are delighted to hear that you and your child have had a wonderful experience at our nursery. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. Thank you for leaving such a kind review.
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Review from Patricia P (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started this nursery a few months ago. He left a previous nursery for various reasons. We absolutely love Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington. We have had no reservations from the beginning. Our son settled in very quickly and he doesn't even wave goodbye, he's so excited to be there. Management
are fantastic and very friendly. The staff in the baby room are wonderful. Trained for a high standard and you can see they want to be there. Low attrition rates and great value for what you pay. I would 1000% recommend this nursery to other parents and any future child of ours will definitely be enrolled here.
Thank you for reassuring us and looking after our son.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Coordinator at Magic Roundabout Nursery KenningtonDear Patricia, your kind words about our nursery mean a lot to us and we're so glad to hear that you and your child have had a positive experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it's much appreciated.
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Review from Kayleigh J (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started three days a week at the beginning of November (11 months old) He has settled in so well and has been looked after amazingly by all the wonderful staff. I feel so at ease and comfortable when I have to leave him each morning. Would recommend it to all my mummy friends.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Coordinator at Magic Roundabout Nursery KenningtonDear Kayleigh, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review for our nursery. We're thrilled to hear that you and your child have had a great experience with us and we appreciate your kind words.
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Review from J F (Father of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been really super for our son. They managed transition away from us well and also his transition from the baby room to the pre-toddlers group.
The atmosphere is warm and friendly and offers him stimulation that we can't in our flat. He seems genuinely happy to go in.
Reply from Michail Magkanadellis Papadopoulos, Marketing Coordinator at Magic Roundabout Nursery KenningtonYour positive review means a lot to us and we're thrilled to hear that you and your child have had a great experience at our nursery. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for your continued support.
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is so happy at Magic Roundabout Nursery - a year in, and he’s still excited in the morning to go play and learn with his friends and carers, who get hugs on arrival. When we collect him, he is buzzing around the playground, having such fun! We have to persuade him to come home for dinner sometimes.
He has flourished during his time at Magic Roundabout Nursery. Staff are friendly, caring and approachable. We love the large outside area for children to safely play in all year round.
Reply from Janice Johnson, Parent Services Assistant at Magic Roundabout Nursery KenningtonDear Louise, we are so grateful for your kind words. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the community.
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Review from Tamesha B (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I never write reviews about anything but my son has been at this nursery for 2 years and I’m in love with the nursery! At first, I was weary about the lack of representation and diversity but over the past year the staff has really diversified. I can tell the staff actually care about children, from
the baby room to the preschool room the staff are amazing. No exaggeration I feel like I hit the jackpot with this nursery, they have taken my child and transformed him, I owe a lot of my parenting to the nursery lol! The Manager and Deputy Manager really know what they’re doing and I’ll be low-key upset if they don't get an outstanding Ofsted rating!
Reply from Janice Johnson, Parent Services Assistant at Magic Roundabout Nursery KenningtonDear Tamesha B, we are so grateful for your kind words. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the community.
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Review from Leon C (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington. Great value for 5 days a week; especially considering the opening hours (7.30am-7pm) for 51 weeks a year!
Our son has developed and learnt a lot at Magic Roundabout Nursery. All the staff are energetic and caring; the whole nursery has a
great community feel, even between the classes.
We get daily feedback (on app and in person on collection) on how our son has eaten, slept and played which is a great help in the earlier years. Food is healthy, diverse and plentiful.
We love the internal outdoor play area that is safe and secure. The outside play area and building can appear a little tired in places, but it’s solid, clean, warm and well maintained - a reflection of its many years of reliable service. Large spacious classrooms with reasonable class sizes.
Nicely situated on a quiet residential road between Walworth and Kennington.
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Review from Nana A (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Both my little girls attend and have learnt so much. Key workers give good end of day feedback on children's day. Playground could be updated and have more outdoor play equipment. But kids have fun either way
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Review from Marina T (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since our son has been at the nursery the staff have been great with us and our son. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for nursery. They are so accommodating, there's a sense of community and they are always so positive around the kids. They also have a variety of food on their
menus, my son has really gone out of his comfort zone to try new foods.
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Review from April M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery - our son (2.5 years old) is really enjoying it here, after starting a month ago. The outdoor play area is great - it makes drop-off and pick-ups really enjoyable and is conducive to being able to chat with staff, receive informal updates etc. (Some nurseries are a bit like a fortress
outside and don’t feel as welcoming!)
The staff are incredibly friendly and welcome input from parents. There is a real effort to try and understand the child’s individual interests to inform the activities they do at nursery, which is excellent.
The nursery app is also really good and we appreciate the detailed updates and photos of our son throughout the day!
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Review from Staresha M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely brilliant, it was my first choice when we moved into the area but there were no places at the time. Covid happened and I had to move my daughter's nursery and this was my first choice! They were accommodating and helpful, so kind and answered every crazy question I may have
had. The teachers are brilliant, they know all of the kids and parents well and you can tell they all care about each and every child from the heart. My daughter loves nursery so much she doesn’t want to leave! She has learnt so much since being here and having the app to also be able to see what she’s up to is amazing. Thank you to all the team at Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington, you guys are all doing such an amazing job!
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Review from Richard P (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great school, they have lots of staff, who've all been really nice and have a really positive, child-led approach to caring for the kids. Our daughter loves it there and has gotten so much out of it. I'd recommend this nursery wholeheartedly.
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Review from Shaneisha M (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with this nursery. My daughter started at 6 months and the staff were so friendly and accommodating it reassured me she would be just fine there. All of the staff seem to be extremely passionate about their work and have a good relationship with my daughter even if they do not work in
her room. The management is great, any issues/ queries I have will be dealt with quickly and appropriately. The nursery are also taking the Covid restrictions very seriously which is so important. My daughter does so many different activities which I can see throughout the day via the app. This nursery is great!
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Review from Tianna P (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves the nursery! The staff are incredibly attentive and supportive of both the children and parents, you can tell they love what they do and love the children. My daughter has been attending since she was a baby, the settling in was smooth and reassuring, and now she is an active
toddler and is thriving! The staff are always available for a chat (even on Zoom) and care about your child’s development and progress. There are excellent resources and the staff take time to pay attention to your child’s likes and dislikes and get them involved in new activities. They keep the parents updated by an App which gives daily feedback and a monthly newsletter so you know what your child is learning. The food menu is also great and varied!
I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Georgia S (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 8 months old and has been really happy since the beginning. The Staff are what make the nursery so good, they really go out of their way to make it a warm and welcome place for her be. I would recommend it highly!
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Review from Linda S (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son loves the nursery, since attending he grew at home, he is full of excitement (and his energy is already on 10 - so that times 2!). His carers are so lovely and when I asked for feedback the manager and key workers gave informative and practical feedback, that I could even implement at home. The
nursery also provides a parent app which they update every time my son attends!
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Review from Sabrina K (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this nursery for a year, and absolutely loves it! The staff are always ready to listen to our needs and concerns and are always so hands-on with his learning and development. The practitioners are always so friendly and enthusiastic, and my son is thriving.
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Review from Lacey S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington. The nursery environment is warm and inviting, all staff and management are very welcoming and friendly.
The partnership with parents is brilliant, always keeper update with child’s progress and the latest activities and event.
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my children development went from strength to strength.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.647)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10 for Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 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 4.815 for Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington is calculated as follows: ( (179 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.815
  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 4.832 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington is based on 18 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    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 102 number of registered child places is 20.4. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.882
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Alexandra

Alexandra Xinidou

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Alexandra started at MRN in 2017. She holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Development. She really believes in a child’s curiosity, and environment as the second educator and in creating critical thinkers that will make a change in the society of tomorrow, happy children mean happy adults.

Laura

Laura Williams

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2008

Laura started at MRN in 2008. She holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare and education. She believes in the significance of establishing a secure and engaging environment that can foster children's confidence to play, learn and acquire essential skills for their future lives.

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