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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Funding & Fees

Daily Rate - £89.50
Full time under 3's daily rate - £83.20
Full time over 3's daily rate - £80.10
Daily half day rate:
8am-1pm- £52
1pm-6pm - £51
Early Start 7.30-8am - £6.15
Late finish 6pm-6.30pm - £6.15

We offer 5% discount for NHS and 5% sibling discount on the eldest sibling.
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, This includes nappies, wipes, food and extra curricular activities.
If we can confirm a place for your child, we ask for a non refundable registration fee of 50 pounds.
Funding
We accept 15 hours and 30 hour funding. Due to the nursery being open 51 weeks a year , we spread our funding over 51 weeks.
15 hour = 11 hour per week
30 hours = 22 hours per week
We only offer funded only place for 15 hours , which will be 4 days a week 3 hours per day.
With 30 hour funding, We have a minimum attendance of 3 days per week.

Contact Better - Sutton Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

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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

  • 29

Total Places for Children

  • 88

Age Range

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

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 (71)

9.3

Better - Sutton Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.266) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Better - Sutton Day Nursery has 71 reviews.

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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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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both our girls attend this nursery - one in preschool and one in the toddler room. The teachers are amazing in both rooms. Not only are they very attentive, they care about the kids and want the best for them. My girls are quite sensitive and sometimes find it hard to part in the mornings, but the staff
has helped me find ways to make the drop off easier. By the time I pick them up, they don't want to leave! They have so much fun, eat well, do fabulous activities included in the cost. The children are all happy, go to the staff easily, they are learning new things all the time and the nursery is clean and a fun and safe place to be.
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Review from Paul D (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been enrolled at Sutton Day Nursery for about a year. I would recommend it wholeheartedly - the staff, management, activities and variety offered are all excellent. We will continue to send our daughter there for so long as we remain living nearby.
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery for over a year and I am happy with how he is looked after.


At the end of the day my son does not want to come home and runs away from his dad at collection time as he is having too much fun. They do loads of fun activities and the girls are lovely, caring and

do genuinely want what's best for the children.


The one thing that drew me to the nursery was how clean and tidy it is and how children were going up to staff members for cuddles, which to me is a great sign.


The management is good as they listen to parents and deal with any issues or concerns quickly and in an efficient manner.

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Review from Tracey C (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have complete confidence in the staff and services this nursery provides. Each morning my daughter races to her shoes and attempts (unsuccessfully) to put them on herself as she can't wait to go to nursery. After she gets dropped off in the baby room, I know that she is being taken care of with
plenty of interesting stimulation. The room is well equipped with many varied areas and toys, and the food must be great because she tends to eat everything there. The room is secure and there are always multiple staff available. My daughter will definitely keep going to this nursery until she starts school.
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Review from Hannah R (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a nursery is really difficult and can be a daunting time for any parent. You want the best care and essentially a home from home where you child will be loved and cared for with a variety of activities, in order to support their learning and development. I can honestly say that Sutton Day Nursery
ticks all the boxes! We are delighted with how the team at Sutton Day Nursery look after our son, especially considering the complex health needs he has as well as the food allergies. Both of which have been accommodated with no problems.
The staff are friendly, approachable and supportive. I know that when I drop him off in the morning I can go to work without worry and they do a fantastic job with all the children there. My son comes home happy and looks forward to going to nursery each day.
The activities that the staff provide are educational and stimulating and this has allowed my son to progress ahead of his peers. The Nursery has the right balance of space and feels homely and inviting for children. All childcare is expensive however, with Sutton Day Nursery the access that they have to additional facilities on site provides excellent value for money.
The atmosphere amongst the staff at Sutton Day Nursery is great and the management have great relationships with staff and parents and are always available to talk to should you need. Communication home is brilliant and you feel that you are a part of what is happening. Sutton Day Nursery has a parent partnership where parents can contribute their ideas and feelings about what they want to see happening which is taken incredibly seriously by the staff.
Location wise it’s excellent and has great parking facilities which are a huge added bonus for dropping off and picking up! I know that it’s a fantastic place but don't just take my word for it go and have a look!
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Review from Lorna W (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am extremely pleased with the Nursery as a whole. The staff are friendly, supportive, understanding and very good with the children. My daughter has been attending the Nursery for over a year now and she is very content and happy. Her progress and confidence has grown and I am sure the staff at
Sutton Day Nursery have contributed to this. If I have any queries or problems, I am always treated with respect and understanding and any problems are sorted quickly and efficiently.
I would definitely recommend this Nursery to my friends and family.
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Review from Akshatha V (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy in this nursery. She has been here since she was 18 months. Must congratulate all the staff for being a guide to my daughter. She has learnt a lot and has started socialising. Great nursery. Also very kind and good nursery chef. Well done to the Manager and team.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.266)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.266) 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 4.7 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 13 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 4.702 for Better - Sutton Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (142 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.702
  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 4.564 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Better - Sutton Day Nursery is based on 13 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.825
    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. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.739
  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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