Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road

12-14 Durham Road, London SW20 0TW
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Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool in Durham Road, Raynes Park is proudly rated Good by Ofsted (November 2024). They provide full-day care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a safe, home-from-home setting close to Raynes Park station. Their all-weather garden, nutritious chef-prepared meals, and engaging extra-curriculars—such as Forest School, Early Years PE, Boogie Mites and Teddy Tennis—enhance every child’s Early Years journey. Their curriculum blends structured and exploratory learning, inspired by the Curiosity Approach, to nurture confident, independent learners. A dedicated SENCo ensures inclusive support for children with SEND. Dicky Birds works in close partnership with families, offering home learning resources, a lending library and regular updates through the Famly app. With excellent facilities, community links and a warm, welcoming team, they create a nurturing environment where children flourish.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lisa & Sian (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road Reviews (61)

9.4

Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.379) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road has 61 reviews.

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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 19-month-old has been at DBs since March, and she is absolutely thriving. She can't wait to get in and choose her breakfast in the morning! She loves seeing her friends and she is very fond of the carers. She nearly always eats all of her food (most days she does!) and she is always active or doing
some sort of fun and exciting activity. Big shout out to the Flamingoes, but also a big thank you to Cygnets where she started her nursery journey.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool in Raynes Park, Durham Road. We're delighted to hear that your little one is thriving in our care! Our nursery team are warm, friendly and so passionate, taking the time to build strong relationships with the children in their care. They provide a variety of engaging activities which help children build important skills in fun and exciting ways. Our welcoming outdoor space gives children the chance to enjoy fresh air fun and exercise which is so important for their mental and physical wellbeing.
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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child took a while to settle but now absolutely loves it at this nursery. The staff have been wonderful, they are always friendly, cheerful and caring and have good relationships with the children. They have a large range of toys in the rooms and a lovely outdoor area for them to play. They do indoor
activities and his favourite days include excursions to the local parks. The app isnt always up to date but much more important we trust they are being well looked after which we do. Thank you!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool in Raynes Park, Durham Road. We're so pleased to hear that your little one loves attending our nursery! Our warm, friendly nursery team take the time to build strong relationships with each child, getting to know their unique personality. Each room is packed with stimulating, age-appropriate resources and has been carefully designed to encourage learning and discovery. Our welcoming outdoor area is a fantastic space where children can build their physical skills and enjoy being out in the fresh air. Outings into the local community provide exciting experiences which enhance children's real-world knowledge.
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Review from Anahita B (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We've been at Dicky Birds Durham Road since April 2021 and had our 2 boys attending full time from the baby room up to preschool.
We now have our baby joining as well.
We have always loved the staff - they genuinely care for the little ones and we have created a trusting relationship with a few of
them. The communication with the rooms during the day is also good and can be regular: via the App we are able to ask questions and the staff replies as soon as they can.
We trust them and feel comfortable leaving our youngest baby with them as we did with our previous two children. We have very good relationship also with one of the managers who's been there for several years - and that helps a lot for continuity.
One area of improvement would be in my opinion the preschool class which used to be very organised and followed a good curriculum/ educational activities. Since a few key leaders left I feel that standards have dropped.
The fees are very high -but standard it seems to this sector.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool in Raynes Park Durham Road. We're delighted to hear that you've built such strong, trusting relationships with our team and that you feel confident and supported when leaving your children in our care. We appreciate you sharing your feedback on our Preschool Room. A new Preschool Room Leader joined us in September and, as a result of her hard work, we have seen noticeable improvements to its day-to-day running and organisation. We're confident that this, along with our Foundations for the Future room where children over 2 can enjoy enriching activities structured around these bespoke programmes, will continue to enhance children's learning experiences.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to Dicky birds. She has been exposed to a wide range menu which has really helped her as she was a really picky eater. She always talks about painting, going to the park, seeing trains and playing in the garden. The staff are also so good with her and I really feel like she's
in great hands I never worry!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool in Raynes Park, Durham Road. We're so pleased to hear that your little one is loving her time here! We are proud to have an onsite nursery chef who freshly prepares delicious meals and snacks for the children, creating a variety of tasty dishes which introduces them to an exciting range of flavours and different textures. Our kind, caring team of nursery professionals provide a wide variety of stimulating activities for the children, including regular outings to help enrich their learning and explore their local community.
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Review from Mark W (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very caring and seem to genuinely enjoy seeing and spending time with the children. I also like that there doesn't seem to be a huge turnover of staff so there is good consistency in the level of care day to day.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road. Our longstanding nursery team are dedicated to the children in their care. They take great joy in nurturing and supporting their development through a wide variety of exciting activities to promote learning and discovery.
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Review from O F (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't fault this nursery. Both of my sons went to Dicky Birds Durham Road and they were so so happy there. They are both confident, happy and kind little boys which is a credit to the staff at Dicky Birds Durham Road.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road. It's wonderful to hear that both of your little ones have flourished with us! We strive to help children develop their confidence and emotional wellbeing. Our dedicated team support and nurture each child's development with our warm, welcoming nursery environment and range of stimulating activities.
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Review from Rosie S (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with Dicky Birds Durham Road- every staff member is so friendly and they all make an effort to acknowledge me and my son every drop off and pick up! There is always a good variety of activities and I couldn't fault our experience so far. Thank you all!!
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool in Raynes Park, Durham Road. It's lovely to hear that you've had such a fantastic experience with us! Our team want to ensure every child and their family feels welcome and at home in our warm, supportive nursery environment. Children enjoy a great variety of activities throughout the nursery day thoughtfully designed to help nurture their development.
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Review from Laurel U (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased with Dicky Birds Durham Road. I have complete trust and confidence in the staff. My child is happy, learning lots, having lots of cuddles, and has connected really well to all staff. It's a warm, friendly atmosphere and they communicate very well with the parents. We feel part of the
DBs community and highly recommend them.
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool in Raynes Park, Durham Road. We're so pleased to hear that you feel such a part of our warm and welcoming nursery community! We really value building strong partnerships with our families and providing informative and regular communication on everything from your little one's progress to any nursery news is an important part of this. Our team are dedicated to ensuring all children feel happy, valued and supported, forming strong bonds with them and providing fun, engaging activities tailored to their interests.
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Review from Maria D (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't love Dicky Birds more!!!! It feels like one big happy family - all the staff are so welcoming and know my daughter by name. She has settled in so well and her development and progress is so recognisable!! I couldn't be more grateful for what they do to go above and beyond!! Thank you all
Reply from Charlie G, Nursery Support Team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool, Raynes Park, Durham Road. It's lovely to hear that your little one has settled in so well and is making such great progress! Our team are dedicated to nurturing and supporting each child's development. They provide a wide variety of stimulating activities, influenced by our bespoke education programmes, which encourage exploration, discovery and the building of important life skills.
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Review from Miriam A (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at the nursery for a year and a half, and it's hard to put into words just how grateful we are for the care and love he has received. From the very beginning, he has been so happy to go in every day, always full of smiles and excitement. He has built such strong connections with the
staff, and it's clear how much he is loved and supported there. Everyone has been amazing with him, nurturing, attentive, and genuinely caring-but we are especially thankful for his Nursery Practitioner. The bond they share is truly special, and we will always be grateful for her presence in his early years. It's incredibly hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful place. This nursery has been more than just childcare-it has been a safe and loving environment where our son has grown, thrived, and felt deeply connected. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Reply from Mia Mayes, Marketing Team Lead at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for your review of Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road. It's lovely to hear that both you and your son have had a wonderful year with us! Our team always strives to feel like an extension of your family, providing support, building connections, and nurturing learning and development. While it's bittersweet to see him take his next steps, we're so proud to have been part of his journey.
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Review from D G (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Our daughter's carers are great, personable and really care about what they are doing. More updates for the Monday and Fridays would be appreciated as it feels like most activities and updates are on Tuesday to Thursday. We haven't been best pleased with the constant change, be it in staff, management
or the rooms/groups. It's been all over the place. Lastly, the code on the doors has been the same for at least two years, which might be a risk?
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadHi there and thank you for your feedback on Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool, Raynes Park, Durham Road. We have taken what you have said under advisement and will be sharing it with the team. Please note that we take safeguarding and safety extremely seriously. We are working with our security company to change the codes for security purposes and it will be communicated with all parents as soon as it has been changed. Your child is our main priority and we are dedicated to providing them with the best possible care and education, we hope that despite the changes (which we are working hard to stabilise!), they feel cared for and they are developmentally thriving. Please feel free to chat to any of your daughter's carers or management about any concerns or suggestions, we value your feedback.
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Review from A P (Father of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with the staff at Dicky Birds. Our son absolutely adores being there and it's clear he has an amazing relationship with his carer and the other staff. We have noticed his development going from strength to strength from his time at Dicky Birds. The staff are all very friendly and loving.
Thank you.
Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadHi there. Thank you for your feedback on Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road. We are so glad to hear your son is thriving and enjoying his time there! We strive to provide every opportunity for children to develop and explore the world. We wish you and your son all of the best for a continued great nursery school journey!
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Review from K C (Father of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Dicky Birds from one year old and is off to school in September. She has loved her time there and often doesn't want to leave at the end of each day. The staff are dedicated and caring.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that your little one has loved her time with us! Our warm, nurturing team provide a range of stimulating activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day. Informed by our bespoke education programmes, provide plenty of engaging opportunities for learning.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is still fairly new to Dicky Birds, Durham Road however I am already so impressed with the staff and facilities. The team in the Puffins room in particular are wonderful. They are kind, compassionate and nurturing and their communication has been excellent. I always appreciate their honesty on
how my son has been each day and feel like they really care about him and how they can give him the best experience while attending dicky birds. After only 2 sessions, my son and I had a day off together and I asked him what he would like to do that day. He said ‘Go to nursery mummy, to see the ladies and the children’ - I think that sums everything up perfectly really. Thank you Puffins team, you guys are brilliant at what you do and we’re very grateful for all your hard work and care.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadThank you for taking the time to leave a review. Strong parent partnerships are so important to us and an essential part of this is maintaining reliable, informative communication. Our warm, nurturing and supportive team work hard to form close bonds with the children in their care, getting to know their individual personalities so they can provide the best nursery experience.
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Review from Ryan W (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at the nursery since we moved to the area about 12 months ago when she was one. She’s always been happy to go to nursery, has a close relationship with the staff, and seems to be progressing through her interactive learning with the team well. We’ve always been happy with the nursing
staff, and the facilities, and would more than recommend the nursery to other parents.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is so happy here! Our friendly team work hard to form close bonds with the children in their care, taking the time to understand their individual needs and provide the right support they need to thrive.
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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our children have always been very happy. I am pleased to send them there and will continue to do so. Thank you to all their teachers who continue to make their lives fulfilling with activities and daily fun!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day, which provide plenty of creative and engaging opportunities for learning.
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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the level of care my son receives at Dicky Birds Durham Road. He has been with them for over a year and loves going to nursery. He regularly chats to us at home about his little pals and his room team. It’s so hard to leave your little loved ones in the care of others, but I feel 100%
confident that he is happy, cared for and flourishing with the wonderful team of staff there.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly team build strong relationships with the children in their care, taking the time to understand their individual needs so they can provide the support they need to thrive.
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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Used to be the best nursery in the area with many months long waiting list. Had two kids there between 2019 -2023. the biggest asset is the baby room where team seems to be stable and genuinely caring.
Pre- school room known as Pelicans is the one where both my kids were unhappy. Limited outings,
high turnover of the staff. There is just no excitement from staff in the morning what so ever. Over all standards dropped ever since Grandir took over. From my point of view, it very much depends on what room is your child in and who is the key worker. There are some fantastic carers who do care about the children and equally there are those who could not look more bored and uninterested. Staff deserving shout out is Amina, Shannon, Shaunie, Hannah and Julie.
Offsted closed nursery for more less a week last year, followed by unsatisfactory report. that makes you wonder.
10 hours a day is a long day for the little ones, choose carefully where you put them.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated nursery team are expected to be warm and enthusiastic in the care they provide. Where possible, children enjoy outings into the local area to explore and investigate the outside world. Following Ofsted’s most recent inspection on 14th November 2023, Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road was awarded a Good rating across all four categories.
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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child moved to Dick Birds Durham Road in April 2023. He settled in quickly and is really happy there. The assistant manager is great - always available to answer questions. His time in the puffin's room has been fantastic. The staff in there are so caring and fun! He is currently settling into Pelicans,
and one lady is an absolute credit.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadHi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that your little one has settled in quickly and is so happy here! Our kind, caring team strive to make the transition to nursery as smooth and seamless as possible. They work hard to provide a great variety of fun, stimulating activities which keep children excited and engaged throughout the nursery day.
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Review from G M (Father of Child) published on 27 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
We had 2 children at the nursery covering the period of Sept-2019 to May 2023. The nurturing environment we joined in 2019 is no longer there, the feel of the nursery completely changed.
Staff are overstretched and demotivated. The nursery now does the bare minimum for the children. Previously they
would go to local parks every day with staff, now there is limited outside time and only weekly trips out at best. Previously there were sports lessons, swimming classes and forest school for preschool classes, this has all been cut back.
The nursery was sold to a larger organization and no surprise the standards have slipped whilst simultaneously the fees and profit margins have gone up. Parents raised concerns a number of times with Management and got little engagement or improvement. The recent OFSTED poor reviews are the final straw for the nursery. Needless to say, we moved our children to a better, more outside-focussed nursery.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham RoadHi, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Our nursery team consists of enthusiastic and committed practitioners who work hard to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for the children. Children have a variety of opportunities to engage in fun, stimulating activities both inside the nursery and outside in the fresh air through regular outings in the community and our Education Programmes which include physical activities and forest school for all ages. We do take all feedback seriously and have strengthened our leadership and management team at the nursery. If there’s anything else you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer services team on 0800 028 4500.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.379)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.379) out of 10 for Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 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 4.604 for Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road is calculated as follows: ( (166 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (21 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 225 Ratings = 4.604
  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 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road is based on 17 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 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.85
  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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Sian

Sian

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Sian oversees the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and safety are maintained at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road

What is the Age Range of Children that Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road accepts?

Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road Open?

Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road have capacity for?

Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool Raynes Park, Durham Road to the centre of London?

7.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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