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 Alana W (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was extremely nervous when my son started nursery back in August but the staff really took care of him and he settled in straight away.
Thank you for making the transition that bit easier for us both.
He really does enjoy his time with you.
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Review from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the nursery are very kind to my child.
He is always looked after very well and I feel so happy I made the decision to send him there.
Very helpful and considerate staff.
Thank you all, you are a great team.
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Review from Lee H (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Abbey wood grange is a fantastic nursery that offers outstanding care, guidance and support. We are now on our second child that has attended there and could not be happier with the service that has been provided
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Review from Mair W (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited the nursery today and the staff were so friendly and happy.
As I live a far distance from my daughter I was anxious about how she would cope working from home with my 18-month-old grandson being around. My daughter viewed a few nurseries and none of them could accommodate what my daughter
was looking for.
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Review from Desislava C (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Abbey Wood Grange Nursery, the carers go out of their way to make my daughter feel happy and comfortable. Proactive in looking for the right activities to help child development. Great atmosphere, various activities and regular updates for parents.
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Review from Cheryl B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is brilliant, they are very efficient, caring and professional. It is a very well structured environment and every time I pick my child up they give me a full report on her day so one to one basis with the children is very good. All the staff are so pleasant and friendly in the mornings
even though they are all up at the crack of dawn!
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Review from Christina M (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery for about 18 months and she enjoys every moment of it.
We are already feeling sad about the idea of her leaving nursery next September to start school because we feel so comfortable with the care she receives here.
The staff are so friendly and genuinely
care for the children. They take their time to talk to the parents and keep you up to date about all the funny things your child has said or done during the day.
The staff always seem happy and never stressed or grumpy. Management always go out of their way to try to accommodate any last minute changes in childcare requirements which is important for someone like me who is a nurse and works shifts.
Overall, we love the nursery and are glad we choose to send our daughter there.
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Review from Lee S (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is currently at this nursery and not long into him starting, it was his mum's birthday. The nursery helped him do a lovely card which included lots of pictures of him enjoying days at Abbey Wood Grange.


We get newsletters to keep us updated. They cook a wide range of food.
So to sum it

up, this is an excellent nursery.
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Review from Jette O (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery when she was 7 months old and I was nervous as she could hardly entertain herself at that stage. She could just about sit but not crawl or walk. I was put at ease very quickly and all team members reassured me repeatedly answering my numerous questions. Once my daughter started,
she immediately loved it. They really cater for the individual baby. My little princess didn't want to sleep in the cot, in the beginning, so they let her sleep in the swing. They also give a lot of cuddles and hugs which I find very important in the early years. The nursery sends regular updates and pictures and it's really good to see my daughter having so much fun and doing a lot of messy play. In the morning, she sings when we get close to the nursery, so she must like it there.
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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is really happy at Abbey Wood Grange and it has been wonderful to see her grow and develop over the months and years that she has been attending. The staff are very friendly and welcoming; they are attentive to the children and do a wonderful job of making you, as parents feel at ease. I
feel very comfortable and confident leaving my daughter in their care every day.
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Review from Jayne A (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our children attend the nursery one day a week and have settled in well. They have recently moved up to the next room and the welcome they have received there had been great. Within 2 weeks they have stopped crying on drop off. They always seem to have had a good day and I like the variety of activities
that they do. The staff in their room and the office staff have always been very friendly and helpful.
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Review from Carina W (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have previously reviewed the nursery when my son was younger, however, I have been so impressed with the transition from nursery care to Pre-school care at Abbey Wood that I wanted to leave another. My son has recently moved into the final class at Abbey Wood 'Woodlands' and the difference in structure
has been great and a very smooth transition. I was particularly impressed with the nursery's communication to parents as to the changes that would be made and the information given with regards to preparing for school and I can see that my son is thriving on the different learning activities that have been implemented. I have always liked the environment at Abbey Wood throughout the years but even more so now that updates have been made to the classrooms and building as well as the level of communication with parents. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery for babies all the way up until school.
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Review from Sian S (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 18-month-old son started at Abbey Wood Grange a few weeks ago. The staff have been very helpful with settling him in. They have an excellent garden with a wide range of things to play with.
I good highly recommend Abbey Wood Grange.
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Review from Rashmi P (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending in March 2016 at the age of 1 and has now moved up from baby to toddler room. So far Abbeywood has been brilliant. The staff are fantastic, eager to help and extremely caring towards the children- sensitive to the routines our son was used to as a baby and also our own preferences,
whilst also aiding his growth and teaching him new things. We have seen him develop so much and his confidence has also grown. The outside space and facilities like the romp room are also excellent. My son is extremely happy there and I'm sure this is because he doesn't get bored- loves the activities and the romp room as well as socialising with both the staff and kids. We have not worried about him or the level of care and attention he will get, whilst at work and have so far not been wrong about trusting Abbeywood with our most precious thing in the world. I am now expecting my second and will definitely be using Abbeywood again for childcare on my return to work.
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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has Asperger's and the nursery could not have catered better for him. His keyworker helped him with potty training by creating a 'toilet story' and putting his favourite pictures in the toilet cubicle. She also made up a box of alphabet activities especially for him, to serve as a distraction
when he is dropped off and distraught to see me leave. This worked a treat! My son finds it difficult to eat at a table with other children, so they set him up at a table on his own, but then gently helped him make the transition to eating with others, by asking two of the quieter children to join him at the table. It worked! All the adults take a great interest in his happiness and general progress. They are all conscientious, warm, caring and insightful regarding his needs. The fact that the nursery has a soft play room in the basement is also a great bonus!
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Review from Kelly F (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Abby Wood Grange from 9 months old until she started school. She was always happy and went to school well prepared. My toddler son now attends and I have seen him grow socially and he is always happy.
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Review from Jennifer P (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My baby has just started nursery. I was anxious that he won't settle as he is only 7 months old. He settled very quickly and doesn't cry when I leave him or collect him. The nursery staff are approachable, always caring and very helpful. There is a newsletter at the end of the month with photos and
an email to keep us updated of next month's events. I am also impressed by the nursery's facilities and does not hesitate to recommend them.
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Review from Amron R (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is very happy at Abbey Wood - we have no worries whatsoever! The staff are all so friendly, approachable and always go out of there way to help and genuinely care for our daughter. We feel at ease leaving her for the day for nursery and are so pleased that are youngest daughter will be
starting there too soon!
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Review from Rose B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very caring and friendly nursery, where my daughter loves to go. Very helpful staff, great facilities and excellent food. My daughter is currently in the baby room but will be moving up to the toddler room next month. The baby room has two lovely cosy rooms where they play and can go outside on toys.
Really impressed with the way the staff update you on your child's day and if ever a problem they call you straight away to let you know.
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Review from HK (Father of Child) published on 12 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Overall standard is excellent, learning is excellent, care is excellent, staff is excellent, management is excellent, safeguarding is excellent, facilities are excellent, resources are excellent
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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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