Mottingham Hall for Children is a unique setting with 4 acres or land. The nursery environment is an amazing place for children to grow and learn. Included is 1/3 acre of woodlands, a small onsite farm and allotment area.
The onsite Forest school sessions are run by a highly skilled Forest school trained leaders. The woodlands are securely fenced for nursery use only. Children aged from 2 years upwards use...
Mottingham Hall for Children is a unique setting with 4 acres or land. The nursery environment is an amazing place for children to grow and learn. Included is 1/3 acre of woodlands, a small onsite farm and allotment area.
The onsite Forest school sessions are run by a highly skilled Forest school trained leaders. The woodlands are securely fenced for nursery use only. Children aged from 2 years upwards use the forest daily. All children have access to the woodlands area on a regular basis and beautiful outdoor grounds. There is also a 6 seater buggy bus and children take regular trips out in this or by foot depending on age (parent permission given on admission).
The staff team have a range of qualification ranging from Level 5- to apprenticeships. The nursery goes above statutory staff to child ratios to ensure children have high quality interactions and care. All staff are Paediatric first aid trained and some both indoor and outdoor paediatric first aid trained.
Safeguarding is of paramount importance and compliance with Ofsted regulations are effectively audited regularly.
All food is cooked on the premises by an onsite chef, as well as delicious parent breakfast treats baked by the chef assistant. There is also a parent area where parents can take an on the go bite, as well as make a takeaway tea and coffee. The menus reflect healthy eating using fresh products all of the time. These are reviewed at least once in a year for summer and autumn.
The nursery is a Curiosity Approach accredited setting, Brain injury accredited setting, Day Nurseries Top 10 winners for London 2022, and Forest School association accredited. It has also been awarded a silver Royal Forestry award.
The nursery is located close to the local train station and the A2/A20 covering areas such as Bromley, Chislehurst, Eltham, Sidcup and Lee.
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Type of Service
Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all year
Full days available
Yes
Owner
Mottingham Hall Ltd
Private Owned
Person in charge
Melanie Pearce (Director)
Number of Childcare Staff
34
Total Places for Children
84
Age Range
from 0 years 3 months
to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
Monday07:30-18:30
Tuesday07:30-18:30
Wednesday07:30-18:30
Thursday07:30-18:30
Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
Bank Holidays only
Parking
They have on site parking for pick up and drop off. They also have a buggy store for their families who walk to the setting.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School Reviews (62)
Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.429) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mottingham Hall for Children Nursery, Farm and Forest School has 62 reviews.
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2015 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
The nursery is housed in a purpose-built building which is light, airy, clean and well-maintained. Despite being located in a busy residential area, it has a real countryside feel, with plenty of trees and open space to the rear. This land belongs to the nursery, and the management have exciting...
The nursery is housed in a purpose-built building which is light, airy, clean and well-maintained. Despite being located in a busy residential area, it has a real countryside feel, with plenty of trees and open space to the rear. This land belongs to the nursery, and the management have exciting ideas for development. The nursery has a real focus on making life easier for busy, working parents; the opening hours are longer than those of many other nurseries, and there is a free 'breakfast on the go' service providing tea/coffee and toast for parents. There is a good range of ride-on toys and play houses in the garden, and plenty of opportunities for water-play and messy play indoors. Every day there are different activities laid out on the tables, which are always thoughtful and imaginative.
The staff are well trained and have excellent relationships with the children. My son thoroughly enjoys his time at nursery.
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Review from Rachael W (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2015 Submitted via Website•
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My husband and I have found the nursery to be excellent. The staff are friendly, professional and it's clear that they take good care of the children. We have been particularly impressed by how well the nursery is organised and how every single member of staff knows all the children by name,...
My husband and I have found the nursery to be excellent. The staff are friendly, professional and it's clear that they take good care of the children. We have been particularly impressed by how well the nursery is organised and how every single member of staff knows all the children by name, regardless of whether they are directly caring for each child.
The activities that are carried out with the children are relevant and focused for their age range. The children seem to be encouraged to develop in key areas, for example to progress in speech and learning numbers and colours etc. There are also extra activities offered such as computer skills and french lessons which is excellent in order to allow children to develop key life skills at an early age.
The nursery also understands the importance of good nutrition and the need for children to spend time outside. The garden area is excellent and the plans for it to be extended next year are exciting. The children are also periodically taken on trips to the park and to see the animals.
My son absolutely loves attending nursery at Nottingham Hall.
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Meet the Team (2)
Melanie PearceJob Title Director/ManagerJoined 2014
Melanie is the setting owner she has over 32 years of experience in early years.
Emma SavageJob Title Director/ManagerJoined 2014
Emma has worked at Mottingham Hall for children for 10 years. She is level 5 qualified and currently studying her Early Years Teacher Status.
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