Leigh Lollipops Nursery

Abbots Pass Village Hall, Bunce Common Road, Leigh, Reigate RH2 8NP
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Leigh Lollipops Nursery has been a cherished part of Leigh Village Hall for over 40 years. Registered with Ofsted on the Early Years' Register, the nursery provides exceptional care for children aged 0 to 5 years. Every child is supported and encouraged throughout their learning journey to reach their full potential.

Nestled in a beautiful rural setting, the Nursery boasts a large hall divided into areas that promote learning and an enclosed garden for outdoor play, offering additional opportunities for children to extend their learning and have fun.

The dedicated team follows the Early Years' Foundation Stage (EYFS), which sets the statutory standards for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old. Children learn through play, sometimes led by an adult and sometimes through independent play opportunities.

The Nursery actively prepares children for school by fostering skills such as social eating, toileting, expressing their needs, and dressing/undressing. They also enjoy outings to various places like farms, parks, and local walks.

Outside visitors, including parents, are invited to share their knowledge on various topics, such as pet care, local farming, the fire service, and healthy living. Additionally, peripatetic teachers visit weekly to lead other enriching activities.

Come and see how much fun the children have at Leigh Lollipops Nursery!
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Leigh Lollipops Nursery
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Amy Lowry (Head of Nursery)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Registered Charity Number

  • 1033808

Total Places for Children

  • 26

Age Range

  • from 3 years 9 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Self-Funding


    Our fees are competitively set to ensure a sustainable and well-equipped pre-school environment. Fees are charged per hour, with a standard rate of £8.50 per hour (pro rata) for attendance.

  • Funding


    We accept all forms of government Early Years Funding (FEET, 15 hours, and 30 hours) for eligible 18 months, 2, 3, and 4-year-olds. This funding can be used in any combination and can also cover all charges, including Breakfast Club and Lunch Club. Any hours used outside of the funding entitlement will be self-funded and charged accordingly.


    Consumables and Additional Services/Activities Charge


    The level of Early Years Entitlement (EYE) funding for 3 and 4-year-olds (currently £4.87 per hour) is insufficient to cover our essential expenditure on staff salaries, hall hire, insurance, and basic consumables such as milk, art and craft materials, cooking ingredients, wet wipes, tissues, sun cream, printer ink, sand, topic resources, and extra activities. Offering government-funded places to 3 and 4-year-olds results in the Nursery suffering a significant financial shortfall for every hour that we are open, which is simply not sustainable.


    Government funding is intended to cover the costs of The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. In December 2016, the Department for Education issued guidance on charging for additional costs and stated that 'Parents can therefore expect to pay for any meals offered by the provider alongside their free entitlement. Parents can also expect to pay for other consumables or additional activities offered by the provider.'


    At Leigh Lollipops Nursery, we address this by implementing the Consumables and Additional Services/Activities Charge.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30-14:00
    Tuesday 08:30-14:00
    Wednesday 08:30-14:00
    Thursday 08:30-14:00
    Friday 08:30-14:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • The Nursery has a dedicated car park available during its operating hours.

Leigh Lollipops Nursery Reviews (51)

9.5

Leigh Lollipops Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.476) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Leigh Lollipops Nursery has 51 reviews.

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful preschool. My daughter adores attendingLeigh Lollipops Nursery and is thriving. I look forward to my son starting at the nursery in the coming year too.
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Review from Marcela J (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best playgroup/nursery setting in the area - extremely warm, professional, skilled, caring and welcoming staff who go the extra mile to ensure children have a happy and positive learning experience whilst at the playgroup. My daughter is thriving there. The outdoor area is outstanding.
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Review from Hannah T (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lollipops has been a fantastic nursery for both my eldest daughter who was there in 2012/13 and my youngest daughter who is there at present. They both gained so much confidence and enjoyed the caring, and happy atmosphere at the nursery. The teachers are great and extremely supportive. I will also
be sending my son there when he is older enough.
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Review from Eve D (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have attended Leigh Lollipops; I have been a parent since 2013. Lollipops is an inclusive environment which I've always felt is nurturing but still offers an excellent level of gentle discipline to support children as they prepare for school life. The staff are all so experienced
and approachable that I've always felt confident leaving my girls in their care. The garden/outside space is a real attribute and it's lovely that you can be involved in their pre-school experience by being parent helper every term. I've watched staff offer tailored support to parents and children acknowledging that every child settles differently. It's a very happy place for children to have fun and learn.
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Review from Eve G (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely friendly nursery in a wonderful setting. Friendly staff fantastic activities and amazing outdoor space.
Great in helping my son to settle quickly and he's very happy there.
Would definitely recommend.
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Review from Rachel (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter settled so quickly, all the staff are friendly, caring and helpful. She talks fondly of the nursery and is excited to tell me about her morning. The nursery provides a wide range of activities and my daughter has learnt so much whilst having loads of fun.
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Review from Jo-Anne (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Leigh Lollipops cannot do enough to help the children settle in and treat them all as individuals. My son can be a little hard to handle but the staff have been superb with him. The activities are always different, creative and interactive.
In particular, the outdoor space is great for
the children and unless the weather is horrific, they pay outside every day.
This is my second child to attend Leigh Lollipops and I cannot recommend the nursery enough.
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Review from Adele T (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Prior to my elder child starting at Lollipops, we had terrible problems settling him at another nursery and Lollipops were great at letting him take as long as he needed to settle and supporting me. He thrived in their nursery and made good friends. He loved the variety of activities and all of the
staff. My younger child has started now, and again the settling in process has been designed to fit our needs rather than us being made to fit in with the nursery. It is quite a long commute for us to the nursery but I would not have chosen anywhere else for either of my children. It's worth travelling to ensure the best start for them.
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Review from Kathy C (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My second child now goes to Leigh Lollipops and adores going. She is asking to go on the days she doesn't go! The staff are really caring and give excellent feedback. It is a lovely village setting minutes from Reigate. They do lots of great activities with the children, including special cooking
and crafts. My daughter is constantly bringing things home in her tray. They do lots of extras with the children. They are working with her to develop her speech and her fine motor skills have really come along since starting there.
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Review from Rebecca (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a wonderful nursery! Has a lovely small, family feel. The staff are very welcoming and caring and the setting is beautiful. I feel that they know my daughter very well. Lots of different activities that keep her busy. Every morning when she wakes up she asks if it's a 'Lollipops Day.' My youngest
would quite happily stay too. Can't recommend enough.
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Review from Claire J (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Leigh Lollipops Nursery and she loved it there, it was the perfect start for getting her ready for school....she still talks about it now and asks to go back!


It's set in a beautiful area with lots for the children to do inside and out in the spacious garden, every day they

have lots of new activities which my daughter loved.


The staff are all very friendly and always went out their way to make my child and I feel welcome within the nursery, it had a family feel to it which I loved and it made it easier for my daughter to settle in.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.476)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.476) out of 10 for Leigh Lollipops Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 8 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 4.826 for Leigh Lollipops Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (79 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 92 Ratings = 4.826
  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 4.65 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Leigh Lollipops Nursery is based on 8 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 = 3.65
    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 26 number of registered child places is 5.2, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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 (2)

Meet the Team (7)

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Amy

Job Title: Head of Nursery Joined: 2015

Amy, our Head of Nursery, is a qualified teacher, holding a Bachelor of Honours Degree in Education (Level 6) and also has a Level 4 qualification in Nursery Management.


Amy is also:
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL);
Safer Recruitment Lead;
Behaviour Management Lead;
Health and Safety Officer;
Fire Warden; E-Safety Officer;
Inclusion and Equal Opportunities Lead

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Alice

Job Title: Administrator and Registrar Joined: 2014

Alice holds a degree in Psychology.


Alice is also:
Deputy DSL;
First Aid Lead;
Data Protection Officer (DPO)

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Liz

Job Title: Deputy / Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2020

Liz is a qualified teacher, holding a degree in Education (Level 6).


Liz is also:
Two-Year-Olds' Lead;
Key Person

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Paige

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

Paige holds a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare


Paige is also:
Key Person

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Holly

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2017

Holly holds a Level 2 Diploma in Childcare


Holly is also:
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Lauren

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023

Lauren holds a Level 2 Diploma in Childcare.


Lauren is also:
Key Person

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Chanel

Job Title: Volunteer Joined: 2024

Chanel is our volunteer

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