Better - Sutton Day Nursery

Better, Sutton Sports Village, Rose Hill Park, Rosehill, Sutton SM1 3HH
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Better, Sutton Day Nursery is a day care centre in Sutton Sports Village for children aged six months to five years old, where they can flourish and reach their full potential in a safe and secure environment.

Children can participate in a range of activities which are in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage and tailored to their individual interests. As an Ofsted registered facility with a strong reputation for child development and excellent customer reviews, the nursery prides itself on creating a fantastic, engaging environment for children to learn and progress. They are used to supporting children from all backgrounds with a wide range of needs and their highly qualified staff take great pride in delivering an excellent experience for children and parents.

Children at Better, Sutton Day Nursery can also take part in a range of additional activities thanks to its ideal location in Sutton Sports Village. Activities such as tennis, gymnastics, soft play and creative movement classes are all part of the weekly nursery programme. These are taught by qualified coaches and support toddlers and children in their development of coordination and balance.

The nursery is open weekdays from 8am to 6pm (with optional extended hours from 7:30am to 6:30pm). It is closed for Bank Holidays and Christmas. Parking is free and they are accessibility friendly.

The team recognises that choosing childcare is an important and daunting decision, therefore visits from potential families are welcomed prior to registration.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Greenwich Leisure Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Becky Sanders (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 88

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Daily Rate - £86
    Full time under 3's daily rate - £80
    Full time over 3's daily rate - £77
    Daily half day rate:
    8am-1pm- £50
    1pm-6pm - £49
    Early Start 7.30-8am - £5.90
    Late finish 6pm-6.30pm - £5.90

  • We offer 5% discount for NHS and 5% sibling discount.
    Fees are to be paid monthly in advance and are calculated on the basis of the nursery being open 51 weeks a year.
    The fees are based on an all inclusive package.
    If we can confirm a place for your child, we ask for a non refundable registration fee of 50 pounds.

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Free car park

Better - Sutton Day Nursery Reviews (67)

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Better - Sutton Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.189) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Better - Sutton Day Nursery has 67 reviews.

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Review from Rita D (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has joined Sutton Day Nursery in July 2019 and so far my experience with the Nursery has been really good. The key workers are very caring, friendly and accommodating I couldn't recommend them enough.
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Review from Caroline M (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in the preschool room at Sutton Day Nursery in September 2018 and has loved every day there since.
He does a wide range of activities from drama to tennis and enjoys learning phonics, playing in the garden and the role play area.
He has come on leaps and bounds since starting there.
The staff are all very friendly and very good with the children and I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Review from A W (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sutton Day Nursery is excellent, I have sent 2 children through Sutton Day Nursery and the change in them has been amazing. The range of activities there is like no other nursery.
This is a very good nursery, and children have plenty of opportunities to learn and play.


Would recommend to everyone!!!!

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Review from Angel T (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Sutton Day Nursery since she was 10 months old and is now in preschool. Although we had a temporary break of 7 months due to a change of jobs Sutton Day became, in my daughter's words, “my favourite nursery”. Recently I have seen her development flourish especially with the
preschool team and their ability to make phonics and numbers fun and interactive. The children attend football on Mondays and are given the opportunity to join gymnastics, which my daughter loves. I do sometimes struggle getting her to leave after a whole day there as more often than not she wants to stay longer. A lovely, clean and welcoming nursery that I highly recommend.
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Review from Zaira S (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here when she was about 8 months when I had to return to work and she is now in the pre-school room.
Like many others, I had visited many nurseries and I was running out of hope as I was not satisfied nor got the ‘feeling’ that this was the one until I visited here. The staff at
every stage of development have been absolutely fantastic, so loving and supportive. My daughter adores all the staff and nursery, and she has flourished. As Better, Sutton Day Nursery is now under a different company, the kids benefit from their fantastic facilities and staff like the playpark, creative movement and the gymnastics academy.
Organisation and communication is fab, the staff are very responsive to feedback and welcome parental input.
I am hoping to start my son in the baby room in September, as I know he will too, get a fantastic experience and I will have peace of mind when returning- they will both be absolutely fine.
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Review from Faye E (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I viewed 3 nurseries before this one and knew as soon as I saw the setup and met the staff this was the one for us. Each age group has its own room, extremely secure entry and the play area is great. The place is spotlessly clean and all the staff are fantastic, each day they’re doing new activities
with the children and give you a full run down each day. Would highly recommend to anyone and I’m a very fussy mother!
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Review from Nikki D (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Sutton Day Nursery at 10 and a half months. The baby room was extremely accommodating and he took to the staff and the other babies easily and without any problems.
They made it very easy for me to feel that he was in safe and secure hands when I initially started leaving him.
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has grown and matured and is now in the toddler room and is nearly 3.
The staff are extremely kind and caring, there is a family atmosphere at drop off and pick up with everyone making sure everyone is looked after and making sure all us parents know exactly what our little ones are doing or have done during the day.
I would not hesitate in recommending the manager and all the staff at Sutton Day.
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Review from Shirley M (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son started Sutton Day Nursery at 13 months. He is now 31 months and absolutely loves it! It is a struggle getting him to leave when I pick him up, and that is a testament to the amazing staff at Sutton Day Nursery and also the massive range of activities they offer the children. I have had countless
comments on how advanced my son's speech and communication is and I know this is down to his time at the nursery. The facilities are fantastic and I really love the cosy, family-like atmosphere that they nurture there.
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Review from Debosmita B (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined this nursery when he was three years and continued for a year before joining school. He loved going to the nursery. Would happily say bye. He learnt new things and there was a progress in his development.
I am very thankful to the staff of the nursery. They were great and amazing. Recently
we paid a visit to the nursery during our mid-term break and my son happily went in and said bye, see you later to me. It was touching to see all his keys workers hugging and cuddling him and even getting emotional.
A big thank you to all members of the nursery for the love and warmth.
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Review from Tasnim U (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When starting to look at nurseries and pre-schools in Sutton I had certain specific criteria with it being for my first born, Sutton Day Nursery (SDN) ticked all the boxes.
My daughter started in the pre-school room and staff here are beyond amazing. They are hard working, enthusiastic, creative,
dedicated and incredibly loving. With access to the on-site activities from football, tennis, drama and dance as well as their private outdoor area, her days were varied and exciting. The pre-school room is lead extremely well and my daughter learnt such an array of things, from basic French, watching hatching of chicks in incubators, lots of crafts, religious festivals, gardening, the digestive system and this is all done in a creative way that makes it fun for them.
But for me as a mother the one thing that made me love SDN is how much care and nurture the staff would give no matter how busy they were.
SDN have mastered the balance of discipline, learning, fun and a big dose of love.
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Review from Jamie C (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves loves loves the people, the nursery and the activities.
My son is just starting and he is so smiley.
The people are caring and I love that they cuddle the children.
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Review from Luiza M (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son likes this nursery a lot and we feel he is very well cared for. He learns new things every day and when he tells us about it, he seems very happy.
I really recommend this nursery, as staff are professional, the premises are clean and is well equipped. Thanks to everyone at Better, Sutton Day
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Review from Vic S (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We loved Sutton Day Nursery so much our first son (now 6) went there, so it was an obvious choice for our second son. Th staff are amazing and friendly. They are constantly coming up with new imaginative things for the children to do. My 3-year-olds current favourites are tennis and drama. The food
is all made in-house and is lovely. I feel the staff really care and are genuinely interested in providing the best level of care for my children.
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Review from Agata H (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Moving from North-West London in December 2016 we were desperate to find a good nursery for our three-year-old daughter. We have visited almost all available places in the area and with full responsibility for my words, I have to admit that this was THE BEST choice. Our daughter settled very quickly,
being cuddled by amazing girls from preschool. Apart from great facilities, clean rooms, developing activities and toys, the nursery offers football and tennis lesson as well as access to the soft play (all included in the price). We are the happiest parents in the world, hearing our daughter singing new songs, talking about friends.
For working parents, the opening hours are a huge advantage (start 7.30 am).
Parents are being updated via email with all activities and events taking place.
It's worth pointing out that staff improve their qualifications and frequently attend various training and courses.
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Review from Lukas P (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started when he was 18 months, and he is 3 now. It is a great, clean, professionally run place with friendly staff. Facilities are in a very good condition, and there is plenty of parking. This is a very good nursery, and children have plenty of opportunities to learn and play. Plenty of gates
to keep little ones inside.
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Review from Stefanie A (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to the nursery for 15 months now and is very happy.
The staff are lovely and clearly demonstrate that they care about the children. We are very happy with the nursery and would recommend it. The things that set the nursery apart from others in my view are:
- the sports
activities the kids have the opportunity to do as part of the provision. The activities include dance, tennis and football but are undertaken on certain days so it will depend on whether your child attends those days
- access to the soft play
- Staff have recently received training on STEM subjects and new equipment to incorporate STEM activities has been purchased. My view is that these areas are often neglected at this age and focus is on reading skills. I appreciate that the nursery provides this to the kids.
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Review from Nina T (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends the baby room and I have nothing but good things to say about the staff, set up and approach of Sutton Day Nursery.


The main baby room feels clean, airy and welcoming for babies, with a great range of toys and play areas. The equipment is well cared for too, and the staff are fastidious

about cleaning.
A great benefit is that babies are able to use a cot room which is directly off the main baby room. If like my son, your child is used to taking naps in a dark room and in a proper cot, this is a brilliant (and fairly rare) feature.


SDN have helped my little boy settle smoothly into the rhythm of going to nursery, feeding himself and being confident around other children. He has progressed a lot since joining the nursery and is in a happy routine.


I could go on and on but in short, this is a fabulous nursery offering the full package any parent and child could want.

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Review from Candice S (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son started in the baby room September 2016. The staff were fantastic at getting him settled and me comfortable with being away from him! Since starting at Sutton Day Nursery, he has developed good social skills, become more independent and really enjoys his time there. The staff are attentive, welcoming,
friendly and professional. It's comforting that the staff know all the children's names, needs, likes and dislikes indicating there's personal interest rather than just numbers. Seeing the children forming bonds with and being so comfortable with the staff means they feel safe, well taken care of and happy! My little one recently moved to the transition room and again the staff were amazing at getting him settled and happy in his new environment.


As a first time mom, I found choosing the right nursery a daunting process, visiting about 8 nurseries and revisiting 3 before deciding. Thankfully I made a great choice!

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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter currently attends Sutton Day Nursery 4 days a week and she loves it. The staff care and love her like she is their own. She has developed so much since attending both physically and emotionally. It makes me happy as a mum to know my daughter is happy.
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Review from Lisa F (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have 2 children that attend this nursery for four days a week and they are very happy here. My oldest child has been coming for nearly 2 years and my youngest has been attending for 10 months. They were both made to feel extremely welcome and settled in very quickly.


The staff are very friendly

and attentive to their needs. They are always taking part in different activities and cover a broad range of the curriculum.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.189)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.189) out of 10 for Better - Sutton Day Nursery 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 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 4.621 for Better - Sutton Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.621
  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 4.568 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Better - Sutton Day Nursery is based on 10 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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.568
  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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Awards / Recognitions (1)

Meet the Team (2)

Becky

Becky Sanders

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Becky holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for the Children and Young People's Workforce (Early Years).

Katherine

Katherine Fidler

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Katherine holds a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

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