Coombe Day Nursery

A baby decking area, regular Richmond Park outings and an annual preschool trip to London Aquarium give Coombe Day Nursery a recognisable character. Outdoor exploration sits alongside room-based play, with different spaces for babies, toddlers and preschool children.

The nursery cares for children from birth to five in Kingston. No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet.

Rooms and Ages

Piglet room combines sensory activities, a soft play climbing area and direct access to baby decking; a dedicated sleep room lets rest take place separately from active play. Home routines guide babies’ care.

Bunnies & Ducklings have garden access, a climbing tower with a slide and sensory corners for books and quieter moments. Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 combine creative play with daily phonics, practical maths and shared reading, while children practise serving food and managing clothing.

Learning and Activities

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guides learning, development and care: children learn through play, with activities planned around their individual development. Development maps help staff plan those next steps.

Additional classes rotate. Teddy Tennis uses coached games to practise movement and following instructions; Childrens Yoga introduces breathing, body movement and mindfulness. These classes are included, rather than presented as separately priced activities.

Outdoor and Community Life

Richmond Park visits include making dens and exploring woodland trails. Preschool children take an annual London Aquarium trip to investigate marine life, extending learning beyond the nursery’s own spaces. Outings require advance consent and risk assessment.

Tapestry, a private online learning journal, shares children’s interests and development with parents. Together with development maps and information exchanged with families, it gives parents a way to follow learning and contribute to planning.

Staff roles include special educational needs expertise and designated safeguarding and child protection responsibilities. These are arrangements for support and oversight, rather than an inspection judgement about their effectiveness.

School preparation includes practical independence as well as early literacy and maths. During the final six months, preschool work also addresses the transition to school.

Sessions and Attendance

The address is 6 Station Approach, Norbiton Avenue, Kingston, KT1 3QT. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm, with an additional 7:45am start option; the nursery operates for 51 weeks a year.

Getting There

Norbiton train station is adjacent, with direct trains to London. That gives rail commuters a concrete transport connection to weigh against their daily schedule.

Food is cooked in the nursery kitchen each day, with seasonal menus rotating over three weeks. Dietary provision covers allergies and preferences, so families managing an allergy should confirm how their child’s requirements will be handled.

• Attendance and costs. The opening window includes an earlier start option. At a visit, which booking patterns and funded entitlements can be used, and how are meals and non-food consumables charged?
• Outdoor outings. Richmond Park visits are regular and the London Aquarium trip is annual for preschool children. Discuss how outings fit your child’s stage and confidence, alongside the advance consent arrangements.
• Baby routines. Piglet room has a separate space for sleep and follows routines from home. Use a visit to discuss how your baby’s sleep and feeding pattern would fit the room’s day.

Coombe Day Nursery suits families seeking play-based care with outdoor exploration, rotating included classes and practical preparation for school. The separate baby sleep space and parent learning journal give younger children’s families concrete care arrangements to consider. Its rail connection and extended opening window also have clear practical value.