Why Us
Small family run nursery
We are registered and approved by OFSTED for our quality childcare and pre-school education for children between the ages of 10 months and five years. A rich learning environment is provided where children can learn, are given appropriate responsibility, and are allowed to make errors, decisions and choices. We believe that children learn by ‘doing’ and our staff fully support and encourage them in their individual journeys of self-awareness and developmental growth.
At the nursery we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and prepare the children for starting school. Children are encouraged to make their own choices in respect of a variety of structured activities, assisting in their development towards becoming a self-assured and confident child.
Open Plan Set Up
As Crown's environment is fully 'open plan' all staff and children are always in view of one another, this enhances our safety and security procedures further.
Large Outside Space
We have an amazing outdoor garden extending to one-fifth of an acre, enabling your children to have access to fresh air and a chance to engage in outdoor activities all year round.
Excellent Quality Equipment
Our nursery is furnished with the highest quality furniture, fittings and toys, with a large array of items from Community Playthings.
Key Person for Each Child
We operate a 'key person' approach here at the nursery, which ensures that each child has a specially assigned carer. This approach has the added benefit of helping your child settle quickly and happily into nursery life.
Online Learning Journal
Regular updates are communicated to parents via our special website based Online Learning Journal (all password protected).
Food / Nut Free Nursery
Excellent quality home cooked food is provided by our longstanding chef, Angela. The kitchen has recently been fully renovated and the nursery is operated as a completely nut free environment. Food is served age appropriately for swallowing and chewing.
We offer childen a range of
Enrichment Activities
Tennis / Sport
We offer weekly Teddy Tennis lessons for a range of ages, especially important as we are based in Wimbledon !
Musical Movement & Drama
Enrichment activities are not just limited to sport, with the children enjoying weekly Musical Movement and Drama classes, helping them bring out their creative side.
Art
Art is a key part of nursery life and we make sure that daily art activities are provided; previous projects have included self-portraits and still life.
Trips & Activities
We undertake regular trips to the local area (park, library, local farm) and visits to the theatre. It’s important that children have the experience of life outside the nursery.
Phonics
We encourage an early start with Phonics, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stages and to help prepare children for starting school. We work in collaboration with Play Phonics.
Zoolab
Regular visits from Zoolab, create a fun learning environment whilst handling a number of different animals.