Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue

1 St Augustine's Avenue, South Croydon CR2 6BA
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9.4 33 Reviews
  • Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue, South Croydon
Fennies South Croydon, St. Augustine’s Avenue is located in the heart of South Croydon. The nursery offers a bright and spacious environment where children can explore confidently and grow through play.

The nursery features dedicated rooms for each age group, filled with open-ended resources and inspiring learning zones. Outdoors, children benefit from a safe and secure garden designed with sensory and nature-based activities that support creativity and gross motor skills.

Families enjoy added convenience with secure buggy storage and nutritious meals prepared daily by in-house chefs. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, this setting offers the ideal start to each child’s Early Years education journey.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Loren (Senior Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Our fees are all-inclusive, covering everything from meals and snacks, milk and nappies. The minimum plan we offer is 2 full days, and this must include either a Monday or Friday. You can find out more about fees on our website, or alternatively please contact us where one of our Admissions Executives will be able to support you.

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & the Christmas period

Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue Reviews (33)

9.4

Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.410) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue has 33 reviews.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fennies St Augustine is a lovely nursery. My child has been thriving and has made so much progress ever since he’s started there. He takes part in a range of activities every week and has so much fun getting creative every day. The website used to record his progress is great as I can check what my
child has been up to during the day thanks to his care diary and the photos his practitioners upload regularly every week.
Staff are very friendly and my child’s practitioners are looking after him so well. I would highly recommend.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son started at Fennies at 8 months old, he has gone from strength to strength. Constantly busy with different activities and messy play. All the staff are super reassuring and friendly, and I always feel comfortable knowing he's in safe hands! I feel like my little one has settled in so well
all thanks to the fantastic staff! Can’t fault them in any way.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Fennies St Augustine’s and is in the baby room. We couldn’t be happier with how she has settled in since July 2021. Her key workers do so many amazing activities with the children and you can tell they are so loved and well looked after. We have seen so much development in my daughter
since she started and that is down to the great job her key workers do. My daughter has settled so so well, she eats and naps so well. I am so happy with everything in the baby room. It really makes bringing your baby to nursery such an easy process when you know they are in such wonderful hands.
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Review from Angela S (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has started at Fennies South Croydon, she has thrived in their environment. The staff are so friendly, approachable, affectionate towards my daughter and professional. The communication between nursery and home is amazing due to tapestry being updated regularly and when my daughter
was off sick, they were calling me to check how she was. I cannot fault the nursery or staff and only wish I had moved my daughter there sooner.
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Review from Lydia A (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery in South Croydon. Our daughter has been there since February 2019 when she was a baby. We moved her from another nursery due to concerns. This nursery has very caring staff, allows the children to strive without judgment of your parenting style, follows early learning strategies, provide
a good balanced diet and give freedom to learn at the child's pace. Our daughter loves it, she is learning so much and made many friends. Overall I would highly recommend this nursery to others.
Reply from Niamh, Marketing at Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation. We are so glad to hear that you daughter is learning, making friends and enjoys coming to nursery!
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Review from Natasha E (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we visited we had a great feeling, the added extras and focus on the development and well-being of all children was so clear. As our son has moved through the age groups we have seen a wonderful range of activities tailored to his interests and development. Staff are always keen to keep in touch
and the daily updates and photos are so valuable for keeping us informed and talking with our child about his day. Staff have also shown an interest in personal needs and supported us in toilet training and encouraging variety in food choices with amazing results. Can’t recommend more highly!
Reply from Niamh, Marketing at Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue
Thank you for your review. We are so glad your little one is happy and has been enjoying a range of activities!
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Review from Deborah W (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A friendly and welcoming nursery with beautiful facilities. The garden is really good and they have lots of fun toys and activities to play with outside. The rooms are bright, fun and there is plenty of space to play, learn, eat and sleep. My children both settled in very quickly and love going, my
daughter always asks for "more nursery" as soon as we get home!
Reply from Niamh Mullan, Marketing at Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue
Thank you for your kind review. It is lovely to hear that your little ones are enjoying their time at nursery.
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Review from Shelly N (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our eldest to this nursery after a bad experience with a previous nursery and our youngest started at the same time in the baby room. We have had an amazing experience the whole way through our journey, from settling during the pandemic, to the team accommodating us when our needs changed.
The staff have always been helpful, friendly and could not do enough to support us. We are very sad to be leaving and had we not moved out of the area, we would have continued having the kids there until they started school. Thank you to the team for being so wonderful, professional and doing an amazing job through what has been a tough year for everyone. We have to make a shout out to some particular staff members, who have helped make our children feel so welcome. Our little ones will miss you all very much.
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Review from Abbie V (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't fault Fennies. They look after my daughter with such care and attention and they genuinely enjoy caring for her. The other day she was in the big girls room for a settle in and everyone came to say goodbye and have a cuddle as they hadn't seen her in her normal room. They actively try to improve
all the time, with new toys and activities and they are constantly improving their services such as food and communication through the app etc. Well done Fennies.
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Review from James V (Father of Child) published on 11 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff of Fennies are great and look after our daughter incredibly well! I highly recommend Fennies.
Reply from Samantha Plant at Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue
Thank you for your recommendation James!
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Review from Ali D (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and carers at Fennies are all very friendly and take an interest in my little girl's day. The children spend time doing lots of different fun activities to keep them engaged and happy. I always feel very comfortable that my daughter is in good hands and being looked after and feed well. The
carers take time to explain what she's enjoyed, eaten and played with that day and listen to any concerns. I would definitely recommend this nursery to others.
Reply from Samantha Plant at Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue
Thank you for your lovely review of our day nursery in Croydon, we are so glad to have your little one as part of our Fennies family.
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Review from Aoife B (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had kids in Fennies St Augustines Avenue since 2013, we are extremely happy with the care the staff give and feel it’s been the best choice to help our kids develop and progress.
Reply from Samantha Plant at Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue
Dear Aoife,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Our team are so glad to hear that you have noticed a positive influence in your children's development through their time at nursery.
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Review from Agnes C (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The environment is very safe, easy to locate and suitable for a child to develop and grow within their stages, which my children have achieved and beyond. The staff are extremely supportive, loving, friendly and caring, treating individual children with empathy. I can't fault anything about this nursery,
I'm so grateful that my three children experience their effortless and timing contribution into their lives. I will recommend any parent for their child to experience what my children have and more. Thank you so much, everyone.
Reply from Samantha Plant at Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue
Dear Agnes

Thank you very much for your lovely review. It has been a joy to have all three of your little ones at the nursery and see them progress so wonderfully.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.410)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.410) out of 10 for Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 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 4.577 for Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue is calculated as follows: ( (125 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.577
  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 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fennies South Croydon, St Augustine's Avenue is based on 12 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.833
  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 (3)

Danielle

Danielle

Job Title: Regional Manager

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Danielle loves to share her love for animals with the children, often found reading books about wildlife to them.


What helps you stay connected with your communities?
Being inclusive, ensuring Fennies offer all children opportunities to attend our settings and can experience the high-quality education Fennies offer.


What’s something you have loved about your Early Years Career so far?
Working with external agencies to support children from all walks of life, it’s inspiring that Fennies offer outstanding care and support to families.


What’s your ambition to help improve the Early Years Sector?
Encouraging children to speak up, so they understand the power of their own voices and have the confidence to use it to be a voice of change.

Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Deputy Manager

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Chloe is a keen baker who enjoys extending this passion to the children, baking them birthday cakes and teaching them valuable life skills.


What helps you stay connected with your communities?
Building links with local businesses and charities, allowing the children to develop new experiences and learn about their wider community.


What’s something you have loved about your Early Years Career so far?
Supporting new staff in Early Years to reach their full potential through guidance and training, and seeing them flourish in their careers.


What’s your ambition to help improve the Early Years Sector?
Build a curriculum that enhances the children’s learning through engaging activities, developing them from their first steps, ready for school.

Heather

Heather

Job Title: Admissions Executive

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Heather once had the opportunity to swim with dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Portugal!


What helps you stay connected with your communities?
Regularly visiting the sites to ensure we stay aligned in what we need and continue to run smoothly.


What’s something you have loved about your Early Years Career so far?
Being able to have an impact on the growth and development of children, nothing beats it!


What’s your ambition to help improve the Early Years Sector?
To always gain a greater understanding as to what is best for the parents and child to ensure we deliver the highest quality education.

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