Gingerbread Corner

Grenaby Avenue, Croydon CR0 2EG
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8.1 94 Reviews
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Gingerbread Corner
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Leanne Jones (Chief Executive)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Registered Charity Number

  • 278093

Total Places for Children

  • 86

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery Weekly Fees from:
    Under Twos - £326.25,
    Two-Threes - £299.80,
    Over Threes - £288.90.


    Fee rates including government funding available.

    Out of School Weekly Fees: £116.90 ( Term Time Only), £124.55 (including school holiday periods)
    School Holidays Only: £43.70 daily, £174.80 weekly.

  • We offer:
    Discounts based on your household income so, the less you earn, the less you pay.
    5% off fees for siblings and all military personnel, NHS staff and emergency workers.
    Free registration.
    Free settling period.
    Please see website.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:30
    Tuesday 07:45-18:30
    Wednesday 07:45-18:30
    Thursday 07:45-18:30
    Friday 07:45-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

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Gingerbread Corner Reviews (94)

8.1

Gingerbread Corner has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.058) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gingerbread Corner has 94 reviews.

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Review from Sophia F (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just started here and I am very happy with our experience so far. The staff are amazing and have been very supportive.
I had some initial worries about my girl not taking milk in a bottle (I am still breastfeeding 15 months later) but they reassured me that they will try to get her
to have some and if not they will offer her some fruit as an alternative. It was to my great surprise when I went in to pick her up on day four that she had drunk half a cup of milk and was fast asleep. I couldn't believe my eyes and actually started crying. My little lady had never slept without me or being tied to my mum's back at nap time - one more week of this and I am sure poor grandma was going to need physio on her back.
Honestly, thank you, thank you, thank you for making this anxious, first time Mumma bear feel more comfortable (almost totally there) letting her cub go (albeit for a few hours in the day) and for saving Grandma's back!
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Review from Bennett W (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Gingerbread is a good nursery both my children started there. Room staff are great with the kids and they have lots of learning activities that the children enjoy.
I am not happy with the choice of meals as both girls were always hungry on collection. Also, email and notifications come across rude
not firm.


Overall care of the children is good.

Reply from Ben Dzendzera, IT Director at Gingerbread Corner
We are very sorry that you found our notifications/emails rude. It is sometimes a challenge to compose letters when we need to clarify our rules and guidelines.

We are surprised and disappointed…read more
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Review from Felisha D (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I take my hat off to all the staff at Gingerbread, for all the hard work they do.
The establishment makes the work-life balance that much easier.


Thank you all.

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Review from Hayley M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, for our 21-month-old. We were lucky enough to get a place here for our (then) 10-month-old when I went back to work, and as a nervous first-time mum, they were fab at easing my nerves and settling our little one in.


Our little boy is happy, secure and developing perfectly thanks

to the team here, he adores his key worker and she has been instrumental in his continued development. We are often updated on where he is at, the online Tapestry system is fab for taking a look at what our little one gets up to, and also for tracking key milestones. The nursery itself is lovely, the facilities are excellent, from the rooms themselves to the soft play, the sensory room and the gardens tailored to each age group. The food menu offered is varied and I can always trust that our little boy is getting all he needs during the day.


I would not hesitate to recommend Gingerbread Corner to any local families looking for a fab child care setting for their little ones

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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boys attend the after-school service, which Gingerbread Corner provide. Both my boys love going there, and have made some lovely friends. The staff are very welcoming and the boys have nothing but nice things to say about the staff and the facilities :)
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Review from Deborah T (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my granddaughter has been at Gingerbread Corner, her social skills have improved by leaps and bounds. Meal times is fantastic with such a variety. All of the staff are so caring and good fun, sometimes she does not want to come home. She has been there since she was 9 months, so Gingerbread has
been a huge part of her development through her toddler years.
Well done Gingerbread Corner, keep up the excellent work. You are a gem!
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Review from Olohimai O (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent facility for children. Fantastic staff who are always welcoming. My kids have enjoyed every day they have been here and affordable too. They enjoy the playtime and friends they have made. Would recommend them anytime.
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Review from Maria K (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I want to thank you and all your team for the excellent care for my son. He is happy every time when he is with you.
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Review from Tara G (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started this nursery once he turned one and it is amazing the amount of progress he has made in just 6 months. I love how the staff always strive for him to meet his targets, which I am proud to say with their help he is meeting each one accordingly.
As a first time mum, my first worry was
if he would be able to form new attachments with the staff and children to avoid the distress of being separated. However, he has proven me wrong and is more than glad to run in each day and not even look back at me lol. This is because the staff have made him and myself feel so welcomed and comfortable and I couldn't thank them enough.
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Review from Tracy T (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 14-month-old daughter has attended Gingerbread since she was 10 months old and I could not be happier. I was so guilty and sad sending her to the nursery at such a young age but the way she immediately thrived at Gingerbread quickly alleviated all my concerns. She is so happy and the staff have
helped make huge improvements in her growth and development. Most importantly though she is loved - it is such a nice feeling dropping her off every day knowing that she is being cared for by kind individuals who are passionate about her well being.
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Review from Shamiso (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my child started attending Gingerbread, I have had peace of mind. He absolutely enjoys spending time there, the staff are amazing and friendly. There are a variety of activities for the children to do which makes this facility a great environment for the children. I’d highly recommend their services.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my children attended this nursery and now attend the out of school club. It's a great nursery with pleasant staff always on board to help. And most of all, the staff are always on board with the children and looking out for their best interest.


The only thing I will say is that snack time meals

need to be more filling with a dessert, for both the nursery and out of school club.
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Review from Patreece G (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gingerbread Corner is an amazing nursery! My daughter has recently left here to go to reception but my son still attends! Both my children enjoy gingerbread very much. The staff ensure the children are always the priority and I can see all the children who attend are very happy and well looked after!
There's always a variety of activities set out every day so the children are always very busy! I wouldn't change anything about it. I am very happy to leave my child here every day and I would recommend any parent to choose Gingerbread! Thank you so much for all your support. Your all amazing!!! Xx
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Review from Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gingerbread Corner looked after my two daughters from the age of two and they always had a great time. I could leave for work reassured that they were happy and In safe hands. All the staff always greeted the children and were attentive. Sadly and reluctantly they left for big school and still talk
about the staff and things they did and the friends they met at Gingerbread Corner.
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Review from Claire J (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Gingerbread Corner. From the first viewing, all the staff has been wonderful and our daughter loves going there. She has been developing well and I have full trust in the nursery. I love how big each room is, and that they have huge gardens, a baby sensory room and a soft play area.
Our specific requests have always been listened to.
The only drawback is that you can only enrol for full weeks and not choose fewer days. Apart from that, we are 100% happy and I would definitely recommend.
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Review from Edna M P (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best. Everything is always in place and my kids love to be there. The welcoming and friendly staff is always giving me advice and a helping hand when I need one. A thousand thanks to everyone.
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Review from Siobhan H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my child started at this nursery he's come so far in terms of his speech and he's learnt so many new things. The staff are amazing and help him to become more independent. I’m so happy they have an outside area that they can play in and the romp room. All in all, I think this nursery is wonderful
and so thankful my child got a place there.
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Review from Steve F (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! Staff and management are very friendly and I feel at ease leaving my daughter at the nursery.
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Review from Natalie A (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter now wakes each morning with a morning mantra...School, Friend, School, Friend. She is so happy to be at Gingerbread Corner which leaves me feeling confident that the social and emotional needs are being met and nurtured.
My daughter's vocabulary range has increased rapidly over the 2 months
she has been with Gingerbread corner and she is already showing great improvement with shyness when meeting people for the first time.
I cannot recommend Gingerbread Corner enough for a child's first venture of social independence and entering into a learning environment.
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Review from Chan L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery my children love it. The staff go out of their way to make sure parent and child are happy. It has great rooms for the children to enjoy.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.058)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.058) out of 10 for Gingerbread Corner 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Gingerbread Corner is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.058 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Gingerbread Corner is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.058
  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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