Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Experts in South West London
Established in 1995, Daffodils is a family-run childcare provider operating four nurseries across South West London. Our nurseries cater to children aged 3 months to 5 years, offering government-funded spaces and fully registered Ofsted compliance. With over 30 years of combined experience in early years education, our team prioritises creating safe, stimulating environments that foster holistic child development. We maintain strong partnerships with local Early Years Teams and actively incorporate parental input to ensure each child reaches their full potential.Our facilities feature modern refurbishments, dedicated staff teams, and nutritionally balanced meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs. Through consistent expansion and adherence to core values since our Norbury Crescent inception, we remain committed to delivering high-quality childcare that aligns with national educational standards while maintaining a homely atmosphere.
Services
Day Nursery
Early Years Education
Government Funded Places
Safe Environment
Nutritional Meals
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined childcare experience since 1995
- Our nurseries provide government-funded childcare spaces for eligible families
- All staff teams maintain Ofsted registration and compliance standards
- We prioritise parent collaboration through regular feedback opportunities
- Nutritionally balanced meals are provided with individual dietary considerations
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Lovely staff
Willing to help
Safe environment
Best levels possible
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery service provides full-time and part-time care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Each Ofsted-registered nursery offers stimulating learning environments with dedicated staff teams trained in early childhood development. We maintain small group ratios to ensure individual attention while following structured daily routines that balance educational activities with free play.
Early Years Education
We deliver curriculum-based early years education aligned with national standards for children aged 1-5 years. Our qualified educators implement age-appropriate learning plans that develop foundational skills through interactive play and structured activities. The programme focuses on social development, basic literacy and numeracy while preparing children for school transition through tailored readiness programmes.
Government Funded Places
Eligible families can access government-funded childcare places covering 15-30 hours weekly for children aged 2-5 years. We handle all funding claims directly with local authorities to simplify access for parents. This service ensures high-quality early education remains affordable while maintaining our standard facilities and staff qualifications.
Safe Environment
All nurseries feature purpose-designed secure environments with controlled access systems and 24/7 CCTV monitoring. Our safeguarding policies include daily health checks, strict visitor protocols and emergency procedures approved by local authorities. Each location maintains rigorous cleaning schedules and risk assessments to ensure complete child safety during care hours.
Nutritional Meals
We provide three nutritionally balanced meals daily with snacks tailored to individual dietary requirements. Our menus follow NHS guidelines for childhood nutrition and include vegetarian, halal and allergy-friendly options. Parents receive weekly menu previews while our kitchen staff maintain Level 2 food hygiene certification to ensure complete meal safety and quality.
People
Sibtain Raza
Co-Founder
With over 30 years in childcare, Sibtain co-founded Daffodils in 1995. He oversees operational management across all four nurseries, ensuring consistent delivery of the company's educational vision while maintaining financial and administrative standards.
Shabnam Raza
Co-Founder & Director
Shabnam established Daffodils after completing her National Nursery Examination Board qualification in 1985. As director, she manages staff training, curriculum development and parent relations, drawing on her extensive practical experience from nursery practitioner to manager roles prior to founding the company.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years across all our nursery locations.
Are your nurseries Ofsted registered?
Yes, all four Daffodils nurseries maintain current Ofsted registration and comply with their standards.
Do you offer government-funded childcare?
We provide eligible families with government-funded places covering 15-30 hours weekly for children aged 2-5 years.
What are your operating hours?
Our nurseries operate Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm at all South West London locations.
How do you handle dietary requirements?
We provide nutritionally balanced meals with vegetarian, halal and allergy-friendly options tailored to individual needs.
Where are your nurseries located?
We operate four nurseries in South West London at Norbury Crescent, Norbury Avenue, Drakewood Road and Parchmore Road locations.
