Jancett Childcare, Stanley Park Road, Wallington

In July 2025, encounters with a guinea pig and tortoise, alongside stories explored through play, gave this Wallington nursery an appealing early-years character. In July 2025, children handled herbs, experimented with water and practised looking after themselves. Small experiences carried the learning.

At its 23 July 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that staff recognised additional needs and arranged referrals promptly. The setting has 36 places in total; children attending in July 2025 were aged 0 to 3.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care: play, communication and everyday routines contribute to their development. In July 2025, activities connected with a central storybook, giving children different ways to explore its ideas rather than simply hearing it read.

Songs had pictures and actions, helping children choose what to sing. During water play, adults supplied words for children's splashing and pouring. Parsley and coriander brought smell and texture into learning, with opportunities to practise taking turns.

Physical exploration was equally concrete that July. Children negotiated a ball pit, threaded materials and worked out puzzle locks. Caring encounters with the guinea pig and tortoise gave kindness a practical purpose.

In July 2025, familiar routines helped children settle, while adults demonstrated considerate behaviour and used praise. Independence developed through everyday jobs: children washed their hands, cleaned their faces and put on shoes.

Parent communication that July included curriculum information, reading lists and activities to try at home. A parent hub held newsletters and policies, while blogs addressed behaviour and preparation for school. These gave families practical ways to connect nursery experiences with home.

Menus in July 2025 incorporated parent feedback and were assessed by the Early Years Nutrition Partnership for nutritional balance. Staff discussed children's dietary and medical requirements with families, and young children practised feeding themselves.

The address is 16 Stanley Park Road, Wallington, SM6 0EU. In July 2025, opening hours were 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, with year-round operation; these were opening hours rather than a stated session package.

At that time, the nursery received education funding for children from nine months old. That dated participation should be distinguished from an individual family's entitlement or booking arrangement.

• Older babies' waiting time. In July 2025, activity preparation sometimes left older babies waiting and losing interest. Discuss how activities now remain accessible between planned experiences.
• Interaction around lunch. Staff deployment during lunch preparation reduced engagement with younger babies in July 2025. Ask how adults support babies during these pauses.
• Matching care to your week. The July 2025 opening window extended from early morning into the evening. At a visit, what attendance patterns and funded-hours arrangements would fit your family's week?

For families choosing baby and toddler care, the July 2025 picture combines story-led play, sensory exploration and practical independence. The care of animals and links between books and activities give the day substance. The two concerns about babies' waiting periods deserve attention when weighing that picture against your child's needs.