Cheeky Cherubs Day Nursery

Coloured-water play, yoga and outings to park play areas give Cheeky Cherubs Day Nursery a practical, active character in its August 2023 account. Based on Battersea Park Road, it accepts children from five months to five years. The strongest detail is about children doing things for themselves, from handling small objects to serving snacks.

Ofsted rated the nursery Good on 25 August 2023. That judgement sits alongside two clear priorities: helping children understand health and germs, and strengthening staff understanding of procedures.

In August 2023, children practised coordination by transferring coloured water into bottles with small openings; younger children pulled suction toys from tables. These were simple activities with a clear purpose: practising grip, control and persistence.

The early years foundation stage provides the framework for learning, development and care, connecting play with children's growing communication, physical skills and independence. In August 2023, staff supplied words alongside children's actions and used pretend meals and doll care to develop imaginative play. Children could also select their own activities.

Physical activity extended beyond the indoor play space. In August 2023, park outings included ball play and skittles, while indoor yoga involved stretching and following instructions. These experiences combined movement with opportunities to practise listening and participating together.

At the August 2023 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and SEND support inclusive, with prompt identification of developmental concerns and partnership work with professionals. These findings give substance to the overall grade, while remaining judgements from that visit.

In August 2023, key persons used observations to choose children's next activities, and parents received feedback each day. Staff helped children recognise emotions and practise sharing. Care and learning were closely connected: children put on shoes, poured drinks and served themselves fruit and vegetables at snack time.

Hygiene routines in August 2023 included cleaning surfaces, dealing promptly with spills and encouraging handwashing. The weakness was educational: staff did not consistently explain why these habits protect health. Staff understanding of nursery procedures also needed closer monitoring and training.

The address is 307 Battersea Park Road, London SW11 4LX. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, across the year, with closures for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. This gives families an opening window around which to plan work and travel.

In August 2023, the nursery provided funded early education for children aged two, three and four. That is a dated participation fact, rather than a statement of today's funding arrangements.

• Understanding health. In August 2023, children followed hygiene routines, but explanations about germs needed development. Consider how staff help children understand the reasons behind handwashing.
• Staff procedures. The August 2023 findings called for stronger monitoring and training on nursery policies. Consistent understanding matters across the staff team.
• Starting as a baby. Children are accepted from five months. At a visit, ask how settling and daily care would be organised for your baby's stage.

Cheeky Cherubs suits families who value practical independence, imaginative play and physical activity. Its August 2023 account contains useful detail about how children learnt through everyday actions, supported by a Good judgement. The reservations are specific too: health explanations and staff understanding of procedures needed attention. Those points deserve weight alongside the positive findings.