Puddle-Ducks Nursery

95 Lacy Road, Putney, London SW15 1NR
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Puddle-Ducks Nursery supports vibrant play and learning during your child's early years, within a safe and secure setting where they can feel inspired and creative.

Puddle-Ducks Nursery is a day nursery which is registered with OFSTED to care for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. They are open all through the year from Monday to Friday each week from 7.30 am to 6.30pm. The nursery has employed an experienced and friendly staff team that share a commitment and passion about childcare.

Located in a refurbished Victorian Villa with a large all weather play garden. The beautiful grounds and building are moments away from the river and the shopping centre, with excellent public transport links.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Varinder Kaur (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 57

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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • No parking

Puddle-Ducks Nursery Reviews (41)

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Puddle-Ducks Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.084) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Puddle-Ducks Nursery has 41 reviews.

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Review from Daisy F (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Puddle Ducks in 2016 aged 11 months and had a tough time settling in but staff were so patient and bent over backwards to help him and us. He has thrived ever since and adores his days there. Beautiful big garden, friends, varied activities. Turnover of staff has been low for some
time so there is consistency for the children and staff are always friendly and helpful. He has really grown and developed and they have been a huge part of this with helping to set boundaries, encouraging good manners and supporting with potty training. Love this place!
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Review from Richard (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two daughters currently attend the nursery, which we are very happy with.


The nursery is located in a quiet part of Putney, away from main roads, and has good security. It also has a large garden in which the children can play. Food is cooked on site, and the nursery can provide breakfast

if an early drop off is required.


There are a number of trips/visits each term to enable the children to learn about things such as the local library, the fire brigade, etc. And there is also a Christmas play, a summer fair, and regular parents feedback days.


At pick up time, the staff give feedback on what activities the children have conducted during the day, what they have eaten, how they have performed, etc.


Overall we are very happy with the nursery and would recommend it to any other parents in the area.

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Review from Ludovica B (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our girl has been attending at Puddle Ducks' since she was 1 till 2 and half and loved it! The only reason why she is not there any more is because we had to relocate abroad.
The staff are smiling and friendly both with us and kids. They have the ability to take care of each child differently, according
to their own character and need.
During the months before our departure, I have had a second child too and the nursery manager supported my girl to approach the changes in the smoothest way possible. We discussed it and then she shared with the staff instructing them to help my girl through all the changes in her life.
The nursery manager is open to honest feedback willing to support and make the Nursery a better place for the kids. Multicultural facility able to approach multicultural families.
For our departure they have prepared a book collection with all the moments captured since she was there at the beginning. We still look at it from time to time.
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Review from Yann E (Father of Child) published on 18 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This Nursery is a hidden gem.
The staff became so quickly like family, our daughter was, straight away, feeling at home, she never cried and truly loved this place.
We sadly had to leave as we moved away to Battersea and my only wish is to find the same Nursery.
Will be a real challenge.
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Manager is the soul of this Nursery, lively, friendly, caring, it transpires through the whole place.
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Review from Alexia D (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and manager at Puddle Ducks have created a wonderful and caring environment which made going back to work and leaving my little lady an option I felt confident to take.


I cannot sing the praises of the staff enough. From the supportive manager who reassured me from the first visit; to

the relentless kindness and care that the staff of baby room one have shown my daughter. They are superhuman.


My daughter loves coming here and even on the days when she doesn't want to leave her mummy she is welcomed with a cuddle and settles before I have left the building.


The feedback from the day is comprehensive, and most importantly I know how happy my child has been rather than just how many nappies she has gone through. She seems to have different activities and enriching days every week which is very important to me.
A wonderful nursery.

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Review from Andreas M (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Puddle Ducks is fantastic nursery school who have your child's needs at heart and where kids are happy to go. Staff are welcoming and committed.
The environment is friendly. Their teachers definitely made a difference in children academic lives. Would recommend this school to anyone. My son is sad
to leave. A big thank you to Puddle Ducks Putney.
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Review from Ilaria D (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has started at Puddle Ducks in January '17 when she was 2 and we cannot be happier for the choice we have made.
Since joining the nursery my daughter has flourished in all aspects of her development, including the social, intellectual, physical aspects and in her communication skills. This
is the result of the warm and happy learning environment, with set routines that combine multiple stimulating activities throughout the day with healthy food and a nap.
The staff make the difference: they are caring, affectionate, proactive and professional. Every child has a key person who closely follows them and my daughter loves hers! The nursery manager takes extremely good care of the nursery, is very approachable and has always provided concrete follow-up actions to address any request.
Puddle Ducks offers outstanding standards of care and education and I wholeheartedly recommend it to all parents looking for a safe and happy place where their children can thrive while having fun!
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Review from Julie (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although we discovered Puddle Ducks by chance, we now feel blessed.


It's about 25 minutes walk from home but I would change nursery for nothing in the world. Many things make it exceptional: the space, the learning methods, the rigorous organisation, the level of proficiency of the personnel. But

if I had to sum it all up, I would say that it's mostly the manager who managed to infuse a magical equilibrium in that institution: kindness, rigour, communication skills, a level of professionalism and enthusiasm for working with children. Obviously, she's inspired by her boss who has about 30 years experience in the job of raising children. But what she's achieving there is nonetheless remarkable.


To the parents who would be put off by the average Ofsted assessment ("Good") I can only advise to come and see by themselves. We visited many nurseries in Putney before Puddle Ducks and some of them marked "Outstanding" are far from providing the same level of services as Puddle Ducks.

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Review from Lara W (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Puddle-Ducks in August 2016 (aged 12 months). I have been really pleased with how well he has settled in and with the care he is receiving. Whilst it naturally takes time for a baby to adjust to being at nursery, the settling in process at Puddle-Ducks is structured so that it is
a gentle transition for all concerned.


My son genuinely enjoys his days at nursery (quite often there isn't even a backwards glance!). He has developed a lovely relationship with his key worker and the other members of staff in his room.


The nursery engages with parents well. From the initial settling in discussions and detailed daily feedback conversations through to the monthly newsletters and annual progress reviews - I feel I can have open and honest discussions about my son's needs/progress and importantly that we can work in partnership on key matters (ensuring consistency in approach between nursery and home).


I wouldn't (and don't) hesitate in recommending this nursery to others.

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Review from Sara S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son started attending Puddle-Ducks nursery when he was 10 months old only and since the very first day we felt he was comfortable and cared for and always thought he was in safe hands.
The friendly and smiling team at Puddle-Ducks always provided all the care and fun my son needed while he was
growing.
We have been extremely happy with their services and they did not let us down in any way.
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Puddle Ducks since she was one, she is three and a half now and getting ready to enter the school system in September. It will be a very sad day when she leaves for both her and me.
Since starting, my daughter has had some of the most amazing, kind, compassionate and knowledgeable
key teachers. There is an overwhelming feeling of nature and nurture, which my daughter has thrived on.
The level she is at is the same as my six-year-old nephew, in confidence, ability and inquisitiveness which just shows how dedicated Puddle Ducks are to getting the children ready for the school system but with a strong sense of FUN.
When I ask my daughter who her best friends are she names them plus the names of her teachers, that says it all.
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Review from Laura N (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Puddleducks when he was 7 months old. He is now 2 and he has loved being there. The staff are great with him and he has a lovely relationship with them, they are affectionate, enthusiastic, fun, helpful and kind.
The activities are varied, educational and fun. The kids get outside
often and the big garden is a real bonus in the area.
The food is interesting and varied, my son eats very well there and enjoys his meals. He has had some medical issues and the nursery has handled everything on that side very well.
Overall, Puddleducks has been great for us.
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Review from Anna O (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I had my second child I had not doubts whatsoever that he too will be attending Puddleducks as my elder son. My elder son goes to school now, but he just LOVED his time in Puddleducks and was extremely upset when it was his last day there. My younger son (19 months) is also very happy at the nursery.
The staff and management are great, always very smiley and positive which is very important when dealing with kids.


I can only praise the staff for their hard work and enthusiasm. I also really like that there is a big garden away from all the traffic (which is very rare in Putney), so kids can spend a lot of time outside in warm weather. My elder son didn't even want to go home sometimes as he was having too much fun in the garden in summer. The days are also very structured, there is a good routine and kids have a few activities a day - something that I really value. Overall, I really love this nursery and it will be a sad day when I finally have to say goodbye to everyone.

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Review from claudia c (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has started attending Puddle Ducks in January. The nursery is a caring, warm and nurturing environment. I was impressed by how attentive and caring the staff are, they always make sure my daughter is content whilst helping her develop. The staff are teaching her to eat by herself, put her
coat on etc. The activities are well thought out and varied to keep children stimulated and offer them plenty of learning opportunities. The large outside space is amazing especially considering we are in London. The mealtimes are well planned and the children receive all the assistance and time needed to make sure they are properly fed. The nursery is always tidy and clean. The manager is the icing on the cake: she is extremely personable, attentive and considerate, she always takes the time to chat with me and listen to any of my concerns and offers helpful, practical advice. We are very happy at Puddle Ducks, there is a joyful atmosphere at the nursery and I would highly recommend it.
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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since starting at Puddleducks, our little girl has come on leaps and bounds. The nursery seems to have a good balance between more formal learning (through circle times...etc.) and more informal free flow activities. Coming from a nursery with no outdoor space, the huge garden was a big draw for us.
The setting is perhaps a little stricter than I would have liked, but I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing. Certainly, the children are all very polite and well behaved, especially at mealtimes. The manager is always happy to listen and work with parents to ensure the best possible settling in process, we spent a while working in partnership to help the transition for us. It helps that she is always on hand to respond promptly to emails, this is much appreciated. The staff are always happy, and we enjoy the thorough handover we have with our key worker at the end of the day. All in all, a very good nursery - would recommend!
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Review from Ludo B (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending at Puddle-Ducks nursery since September 2016 and we are both very pleased. Facilities are spacious, clean and there is lot of good outdoor space too. Stuff is always smiling, friendly and genuinely caring for babies and their wellbeing. A few times I have asked special
requests relating to my daughter's food and they have been always supportive. I would definitely recommend Puddle-Ducks Nursery as I can definitely see my daughter happiness when there and it makes a huge difference.
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Review from Amelia C (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found Puddle-Ducks to be extremely friendly and professional in all aspects of the business. The nursery manager cares for the children as if they were her own, and imparts this to the carers in the classes.


When I first had a tour of the nursery, I was very pleased to see that most of the

children who were in the Pre-School class had started in the first Baby class. That gave me great confidence that parents had started their children at the nursery and stayed with the nursery until they were ready for school. All the children were so happy and well adjusted.


During my childs settling in period, I spent several hours over 4 days sitting in the class. I was amazed at the carers love and patience for the children. When I went to sit outside the class (out of sight of my baby), I then was able to observe the children in the other classes and was so pleased to see each one happy in their 'work', smiling and laughing and so well behaved!

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Review from Vanessa B (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter started attending Puddle Ducks at 8 months old. She is now 2.5 years and still loves going there everyday. The staff are very kind and knowledgeable. They do a lot of fun activities and taught her about sharing and tidying up after herself, which really worked for us! The garden was also
very important to us and they all seem to love playing outside. The staff are very involved in the major stepping stone moments such as introducing solid food, drinking from a cup, holding a pen properly, potty training, counting, etc... There is a good balance between teaching them how to be well behaved, and when they can have unconditional fun. There is an overall "happy" mood at the nursery and they always welcome our daughter with a big smile and an even bigger "Bonjour"! We are overall very happy with Puddle Ducks and would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Johnny W (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Puddleducks have created a caring and attentive environment which my son loves. He is very fond of the staff, who have been very attentive with his special developmental requirements. Overall highly recommended, many thanks to the Manager and the team.
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Review from Joanna F (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Puddleducks for well over a year now, since he was 10 months old.


Puddleducks has provided him with a wonderful environment in which to grow and explore, with cuddles from the excellent carers never far away. Although they are not frightened of disciplining the children when needed,

this is always done gently and using explanations so that the child feels included as opposed to reprimanded.


The facilities are excellent, and they use the outside space as much as they can which is a great outlet for boisterous toddlers. All in all, Puddleducks had been a brilliant second chapter of our son's life so far. He is a happy, confident little boy with constantly improving manners and we know that the nursery has played a significant role in this.

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.084)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.084) out of 10 for Puddle-Ducks Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 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 4.958 for Puddle-Ducks Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (69 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.958
  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 4.126 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Puddle-Ducks Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 57 number of registered child places is 11.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.4 = 0.526
  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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