Empowering Young Minds to Flourish
We are a happy homely family-based setting providing care and exciting learning experiences for children from birth to five years. Our aim is to create a safe, secure, stimulating and caring environment in which children feel valued and are able to make progress. Our ultimate purpose is to enable young children in our care to have good access to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) curriculum and in so doing enable all children to flourish.
Our Values
At Umbrella House, we value our relationship with all our parents and are committed to working in partnership with them. We believe that parents are essential in their child's learning journey, and we encourage them to share ideas and contribute towards their child's learning experiences during their time with us.
Our Approach to Learning
We believe that play is of central importance in helping children learn. Play allows children to make sense of the world and encouraging them to explore and investigate in a unique and non-threatening way. Our highly qualified staff plan varied activities based upon the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. We offer the children a broad and balanced curriculum, which enables them to learn in a deep and lasting way. We focus on learning through play and carefully monitor each child's individual needs through our "key-person" system.
Our Team
We are a friendly and enthusiastic staff team, enjoying what we do. We are truly dedicated, caring and devoted to developing each child's potential. Our qualified and experienced staff provide fun, loving & safe learning experiences which support the children in developing into confident, independent and happy learners. We select and appoint our staff not only for their qualifications and experiences but their passion for working with children. Umbrella House creates an environment and reputation with which staff are proud to be associated, supporting staff from the moment they join us.
Our Setting
Our nursery is located at the Umbrella House Day Nursery Community Centre, 185 Brookehouse Road, Catford, London SE6 3TT. We are easily accessible by public transport and have a secure outdoor play area, sensory room, and a dedicated Forest School area.
OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING
At the Umbrella House, we believe that play is of central importance in helping children learn. Play allows children to make sense of the world and encouraging them to explore and investigate in a unique and non-threatening way. We believe that through play children can learn at their own level and pace, they can also explore and experiment without fear of failure. Our highly qualified staff plan varied activities based upon the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. We offer the children a broad and balanced curriculum, which enables them to learn in a deep and lasting way. We focus on learning through play and carefully monitor each child's individual needs through our "key-person" system.
Overall Experience
The reviews from various parents and caregivers highlights the exceptional experience at Umbrella House Day Nursery. The establishment has received consistently high ratings (5 stars) from all reviewers, praising the warm, friendly, and welcoming staff, as well as the nurturing environment provided.
Staff and Caregivers
The staff at Umbrella House are described as warm, friendly, and welcoming, with many reviewers praising Miss Sena, the owner, for her kindness, helpfulness, and politeness. The caregivers are also commended for being kind, caring, and taking the time to get to know each child.
Environment and Facilities
The nursery's indoor and outdoor spaces are praised for being clean, bright, and well-organized, with many areas to encourage play and learning. The establishment's garden space is also commended for being a lovely area for the children to explore and play.
Services and Support
The nursery's services are commended for providing high-quality care and support, with many reviewers praising the establishment for being flexible and willing to help children and families when needed.
Parental Feedback
Many reviewers express their gratitude and appreciation for the nurturing environment and excellent care provided by the staff, and recommend the establishment to prospective parents.
Notable Comments
No negative comments were mentioned in the reviews.
