Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery

16 Church Road, Kenley CR8 5DU
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  • Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery, Kenley
Abbey Wood Grange Nursery South Croydon operates from an extended three-story house in a private, residential area in Kenley, South Croydon, Surrey.

Just a short walk from Kenley train station, close to local bus services (Godstone Road), they offer the highest quality childcare and pride themselves in meeting the high standards set for children's nursery care, they are members of the National Day Nursery Association.

As a registered provider of early years education they offer the Nursery Education Grant which entitles all three and four-year-olds to either 15 or 30 hours of Government funded nursery sessions per week. The nursery in South Croydon enjoys spacious and fully enclosed outdoor play areas with a wide range of outdoor equipment to allow the children to have fun whilst gaining physical skills, fresh air and exercise.

Abbey Wood supports children with learning difficulties and children who speak English as an additional language.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Highfield Nursery Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sue Tickner (Owner)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 106

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day £91.50

  • We offer a discounted rate for full time and siblings

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery Reviews (121)

9.4

Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.443) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery has 121 reviews.

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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended for almost 18 months now and he has thrived in the environment created at Abbeywood. We have had consistency with his key workers which is so important for us and him, he really loves going in each day. During these covid times, the communication from management has been exceptional
and we have been comforted by the measures that they are taking to ensuring the nursery stays covid free. We will be sending our second son here soon and would recommend highly to anyone.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, I have been so pleased with the care and support that Abbey Wood Grange has given my daughter over the last year. They have helped her progress her new skills and always been supportive as she’s learned. Lots of long term staff which is a testament to the great atmosphere that Abbey
Wood Grange has. Would and have recommended Abbey Wood Grange to family and friends.
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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with Abbey Wood Grange. All the staff are amazing and communication is brilliant. Our daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery and enjoys a huge variety of activities both inside and outside. The facilities are great and well kept.
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Review from Gareth N (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter have attended Abbey Wood Grange from 1 year old and 5 months (now 5 and 4 years old) and have loved attending this great nursery. From seeing them progress through the different stages you can see a great connection between the staff and the children and my children have both
been extremely happy here. Thanks to all the management and staff for making this nursery such a wonderful place.
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Review from Tom R (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife and I would like to pass on our gratitude and appreciation to you all for keeping the nursery running through such difficult times. We have witnessed nothing but the highest standards of professionalism and care from Abbey Wood throughout the pandemic. My child comes home every day from nursery
full of enthusiasm and happiness and we have complete faith in the measures you have in place.
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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two boys attend Abbey Wood Nursery full-time, with my oldest attending since Sept 2018. My boys are extremely happy there and we are eternally grateful for the loving care and support they give our children. Abbey Wood is well managed, clean and provides a structured learning environment for even
the youngest children. They encourage independence from a young age and prepare the children well for starting school. The outdoor play area is fantastic. The staff listen and act quickly on any concerns regarding the children's development (e.g. fussy eating) and will put in place tailored programmes (e.g. to help with my son's dribbling). Communication is excellent, especially in response to the COVID guidelines where I feel the management have put all the appropriate measures in place. I will be forever grateful that our children have been able to continue attending nursery these recent months!
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery - very caring and supportive, and they have responded brilliantly to the covid 19 pandemic situation. My son is very happy there and the staff always go above and beyond. Their communication is excellent and they always keep us informed.
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys attending Abbey Wood Grange. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Most staff give a good detailed and handover and don't mind answering questions at the end of the day. They get a good amount of outdoor play and have good garden areas. They have been very proactive to
get their services up and running in the pandemic. I love that my daughter is still able to enjoy messy play activities as they purchased individual trays so that each child has their own. The nursery has a welcoming feel - they make a lot of effort to display children's work and they decorate for seasons, so the place is currently a magical winter wonderland. We would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Becky K (Aunt of Child) published on 22 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew has attended Abbey Wood for two years now and we couldn't be happier with the excellent service and care provided. Upon dropping off and collection of our nephew we have always been welcomed and it is reassuring to know the strict security measures in place. All managers know the children
by names and it really does have a family feel. 10/10 from us!
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Review from Krishma P (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery since they were 11 months old. My youngest is in pre-school here and she loves it. At first she used to cry but is happy as soon as she is with carers and friends. Her carers and staff are really lovely here.
During COVID everything just seems so smooth.
The staff have worked hard to make sure there is an easy transition on drop off and pick up and you even get a full day's update.
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Review from Kate A (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What can I say, other than the nursery is outstanding! The facilities, resources and activities are fantastic, but most importantly the staff are so caring to all the children, which as a parent, leaving your child in someone else's care can be somewhat daunting. I know that my child is receiving the
best care when he is at Abbey Wood Grange and is learning in a fun and safe environment. We couldn't ask for anything more.
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending here since he was 17 months, he absolutely loves it, he asks to leave in the morning to go nursery, even asks at the weekend. They have their own soft play, 3 tiered gardens, the staff there are all lovely and really build relationships with your child. I would highly recommend
this nursery for your children it makes my days real easy knowing my son is in good hands and enjoys every minute he is there! Thank you all for everything you do and making every day a great enjoyable day for my boy.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What can I say other than fantastic? I was a first-time mum leaving my little boy from 10 months old in the middle of a global health pandemic - my nervousness was through the roof. The team at Abbey Wood Grange settled any nerves I had - they listened to what my son liked and enjoyed, they were accommodating
of his routine, and they made me feel like I could phone them at any time of the day to see how he was getting on. The thing that strikes me most about Abbey Wood Grange is that I have come to the realisation that I feel like my little boy is being dropped off at family each time he goes there - and because of that I feel like I have hit gold in finding them. Yes, this is a glowing review, but every part of it is from a sincerely grateful first-time mum.
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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Abbey Wood Grange enough! The staff are amazing and my son loves going. When he has his meltdowns (which I'm sure every child does) the staff know exactly what to do and are amazing with my boy. He has 3 ladies who he has attached himself to as he has slight anxiety leaving me, so
I thank them for all their help and keeping my boy happy.
Thank you to all the staff so so much.
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Review from Vicki M (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Abbey Wood for over two years now and he loves it. It's such a caring and nurturing environment and he's come along so much. He loves the outdoor areas available to play in and comes home with so much knowledge of all the things they focus on! Yesterday he was telling me all
about bonfire night.
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Review from Danielle T (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started here in September after a long search for a place he would settle.
I cannot be happier, they have gone above to make sure he is happy and to make sure his transition from me went smoothly.
My little boy, in only 2 months, has become more confident and is coming along nicely.
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Review from Dani B (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Abbey Wood at the beginning of October. The staff have been fantastic in helping us, as a family, with a smooth transition into nursery life. She has already started to learn new skills and is very interested in other children. I myself went to Abbey Wood 30 years ago when it
opened and from there on, my siblings and cousins attended. There was no other choice for me.
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Review from Alison P (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children have received excellent care at Abbeywood Grange since joining the nursery almost a year ago. The staff are friendly, caring and extremely dedicated. We would have no hesitation in recommending to family or friends.
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Review from Gina B (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Abbey Wood Grange is the kindest and caring nursery. The lovely staff who work there really care about the children and make picking and dropping a positive experience which can be quite challenging in the current climate. The staff still organise lots of fun events and activities for the children and
ensure they are happy. My boy always comes out smiling and is always knocking on the door to let him in. The management team are so personable and loving towards the children and friendly to the parents. I would 100% recommend Abbey Wood Grange.
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Review from Kara F (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Abbey Wood Grange since she was 11 months old and whilst it was hard leaving her in the care of someone else, I have been delighted at the way she settled in and the way the staff have looked after her and reassured me. She is now a year on and thriving under the care of Abbey
Wood Grange staff and the diverse activities they offer. She thoroughly enjoys her days there and always comes out with a smile on her face.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.443)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.443) out of 10 for Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 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 4.924 for Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (121 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.924
  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 4.519 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery is based on 11 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 106 number of registered child places is 21.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.2 = 0.519
  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 (13)

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Lisa Ongley

Job Title: Operations Manager Joined: 1998

NNEB in Childcare
NVQ L4 Management

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Cheryl Pepper

Job Title: Care Manager and Marketing and Media Manager Joined: 2002

NVQ L3 Childcare
NVQ L4 Management

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Georgia Hannigan

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2014

NVQ L3 Childcare

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Sophie Williams

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2016

NVQL3 in Childcare

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Amy Hallett

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2016

NVQ L3 Childcare

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Wendy Adams

Job Title: Senior Nursery Nurse Joined: 2012

NVQ L3 & NVQ L4 Childcare

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Maxine De Vilder

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2005

Experienced long serving member of the baby unit team

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Melissa Palmer

Job Title: Senior Nursery Nurse Joined: 2017

NVQ L3 Childcare

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Maragret Salvidge

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2001

Previous child minding experience

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Michelle Escuin

Job Title: Third in charge Joined: 2005

NVQ L3 Childcare
Foundation Degree in early child hood studies
Nursery SENCO/Behaviour Co-Ordinator

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Laura Berry

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2014

NVQ L5 & Degree in Early Childhood studies

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Daisy Buckle

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2018

NVQ L3 Childcare

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Melody Prempeh

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2019

Nursery Assistant

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