Collingham Gardens Nursery

Collingham Gardens Nursery is a community nursery (independent charity, part-funded by Camden LA) that provides full-time daycare (8.30 or 9a.m. - 5p.m. weekdays) for 48 weeks a year. We emphasise children's personal and social development, and creating a love of learning and exploration, rather than formal teaching. We are registered to care for 24 children. We have a room for 8 two-year-olds with two qualified members of staff, both of whom have many years of experience, and have been with us for over five years. The room for 16 three and four-year-olds also has two qualified and long-standing members of staff. All our staff are qualified to level 3 (of Ofsted recognised childcare qualifications) or above. Three staff are currently studying for their degree in Early Years Education and the manager (in post since January 2009) has a BA Hons in Education Studies. In February 2011, Collingham Gardens Nursery received an overall 'good' Ofsted rating, with several 'outstanding' elements.