Pitta Patta Day Nursery

48 St German's Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 1RX
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9.9 24 Reviews
  • Pitta Patta Day Nursery, London
Established in 2006, Pitta Patta offers comprehensive full-day care tailored to children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery provides a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, creating a friendly and nurturing environment for your child's growth. Upholding a notable staff-to-children ratio, the team follows the national Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The nursery is divided into four distinct rooms: Koalas (3 months to 1 year), Pandas (1 year to 2 years), Tigers (2 years to 3 years), and Giraffes (3 years to 5 years), ensuring age-appropriate engagement.

The team are dedicated to transparency and have invested in 'NurseryCam', an encrypted online CCTV system in all rooms as well as the gardens. This complimentary service is accessible to all parents, allowing you to see your child's activities and experiences throughout their time at the nursery.

Every room at Pitta Patta boasts its own private garden, an inviting space where children are encouraged to explore on a daily basis. The gardens are equipped to facilitate a range of enriching activities. From woodwork stations to slides and monkey bars, mini beast hut, mud kitchens, sandboxes, water stations, cars, bikes, and scooters – each garden offers an array of engaging opportunities for play and learning. Additionally, the commitment to nature and outdoor experiences shines through with a dedicated forested area where children can connect with the natural world.

The appreciation for animals is woven into the nurturing environment. Honey, the therapy dog, offers companionship and comfort to the children and in addition, the nursery houses an inviting aviary populated with cheerful budgies and parrots, as well as rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs and chickens. Through these interactions, the team strive to instil a sense of empathy, responsibility and understanding of the world.

The chef cooks fresh meals onsite everyday for children.

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Care Provided by Pitta Patta Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jacqueline Hussein (Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 29
  • Total Places for Children
  • 62
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Pitta Patta Day Nursery

  • Pitta Patta accepts government 15 free hours for 2-5 year olds.
    We also accept childcare vouchers such as Enjoy Benefits.
    From April 2024 funding for 2 year olds and September 2024 funding for 9 months plus.


    Regular Session - (8 am-6 pm).


    Early Bird Session - (7.30 am – 6.30 pm).
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  • Free Parking


Pitta Patta Day Nursery Reviews (24)

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Pitta Patta Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pitta Patta Day Nursery has 24 reviews.

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Review from J O (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with Pitta Patta Day Nursery so far. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming and my child loves it there. The food is great with lots of different options each day and the nursery cam is great.

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Review from Spencer M (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff, each day you get a brief rundown of the day's activities, each day you receive an email of the day's events, lots of parent participation around holidays and during the summer all round great place my kids love it.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff and management team are amazing; they are very attentive and have the best interests of the children there. Communication with parents is great, and their child development strategy is outstanding. The facilities and environment are fantastic. My little one loves it there.

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Pitta Patta Team at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback; we appreciate you taking the time the write us a review.


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Review from Gemma T (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has been a fantastic place for our daughter to grow and thrive. They say a child's first years are some of the most important for setting them up well in later life, and I couldn't ask for more than that from the team. She has flourished here and all staff have helped with this since she started
at 12 months. She has been right through the nursery from the baby room to pre-school and each member staff, including her key workers, has taken the time to support her, and us, in her development with many face-to-face meetings, parents' evenings twice a year and ongoing daily updates on her progress. As a teacher myself, I expect staff to tailor their curriculum to the needs of those in their care and Pitta Patta does that by the bucket load. They are caring, and considerate and really put the children at the heart of what they do. I wish there was more room to write more but you'll just have to see for yourself.

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Pitta Patta Team at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate you all taking the time out to write a review.


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Review from Amaia M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Pitta Patta full-time since November after having not such a good experience someplace else.
Pitta Patta is what I had in mind when I thought what a nursery would be like for our little one. The organisation and efficiency of the team, being on top of every email and
message is incredible, with a deputy manager who is always there if you need her. We have felt heard, and our requests have always been taken into consideration. We know she is safe, cared for (her key person is the sweetest woman, and so are the rest of the team), and learning so many things in a beautiful space where she can just be her little self.

Reply from Fiona Scahill, Pitta Patta Team at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback, really appreciate it.


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Review from Sophie P (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves Pitta Patta. I have so much love for this nursery! The kind of care they give to my child is just outstanding. Each day she learns something new and her skill set and eating have improved so much by being here. My daughter has moved from Pandas up to Tigers, and all the staff know her
name they are all so friendly. I feel at complete ease dropping her off. I would love to give 1 million stars for this nursery! The management are so lovely! The team who work there are just so kind to my daughter they even braid her hair!

Reply from Pitta Patta Team, Pitta Patta Team at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate you taking the time to send a review.


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Review from R O (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have loved this nursery. Doing drop-off has given me peace of mind when seeing my children go running in in the morning.
They always bring pictures home and hang them up on the fridge. We have also received daily pictures on the app of our children getting involved in the activities, which
I can say have always looked very creative. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for one.

Reply from Jacqueline Hussein, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

We appreciate your feedback, and your ongoing support and encouragement mean a lot to us.


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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child loves Pitta Patta, has made lots of friends and is constantly developing and learning through play. The team are always so warm and friendly and has made the return to work easy knowing she is looked after by a great group of people that have her best interest at heart. Highly recommend.

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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Pitta Patta when she was 11 months old. She has moved through three different rooms and has always been looked after with care and affection. The nursery feels like a family and our daughter has formed real bonds with several staff members which has been wonderful for us and
for her. There has been staff turnover but also a constant core staff who work extremely hard and seem dedicated to the children. The outdoor space is great. We have also been impressed with the number of new initiatives implemented by the nursery, they seem keen to constantly improve and move forward. Overall we have been very happy with the nursery.

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate you all and your kind words.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pitta Pitta provides a wonderful nursery experience for our son. The staff are very kind and caring, and really make an effort to have lots of different activities to keep the children engaged.

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review, we appreciate your feedback and support.


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Review from M K (Father of Child) published on 3 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pitta Patta is excellent. We found it hard dropping off our child at first but they helped him settle in and he is so excited every day. Lots of extra activities, very friendly staff, and always doing fun things. They also have lots of pets which the kids love.

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review, we appreciate your feedback and support.


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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3 children all have attended Pitta Patta Day Nursery. They have had great experiences and fully enjoyed the natural environment such as playing with rabbits, birds, chickens and gerbils. They really enjoyed the company of the nursery dog. A big thank you to all the staff for all their hard work.
A special bonus having access to the nursery camera.

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Review from Lisa W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pitta Patta is a fantastic nursery, the staff show genuine kindness and care to each and every child. The facilities for children are really good and the garden provides valuable outdoor space. The nursery strives to deliver an ever-changing and inventive programme of activity.

Reply from Jacqueline Hussein, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

We greatly appreciate your review, and your feedback means a lot to us.


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Review from Tim M (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so grateful to Pitta Patta for taking such good care of our daughter. She has shown tremendous improvement in communication recently, thanks to the staff at Pitta Patta. Our daughter loves attending nursery.
Our only small issue is the 72-hour rule, which can be difficult to manage, but other
than that, we love Pitta Patta.

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate your support.


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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pitta Patta Day Nursery has been such a wonderful place for my little one to grow and thrive.

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate your support.


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pitta Patta is a friendly caring and nurturing environment that places a focus on YFES in a fun and accessible way. We are very happy that our son enjoys nursery and we had no hesitation in signing our daughter up as well. Thank you.

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words we really appreciate it.


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Review from Juliette B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am thrilled with my choice of enrolling my daughters in this nursery. Their progress and learning have surpassed my expectations. The beautiful natural garden with its animals has been a fantastic environment for them, and the extra-curricular activities like piano, drama, yoga, and sports have greatly
enriched their education. It has been a truly positive experience for our family.

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for highlighting our services and we appreciate your feedback.


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Review from Ariane M (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy to have found Pitta Patta Nursery. Our son enjoys coming in every time.
The nursery offers excellent (extra) curricular activities and we love that it has a big garden and animals. The best bit is the warm and caring staff. I always feel that my son is in safe hands and having a good
time.
Thank you!

Reply from Pitta Patta Day Nursery, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate you taking time out to write a review.


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Review from Lauren W (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery; I have since our tour in April 2022. My son started in September ‘22 at two years old and was settled in so considerately into their toddler room (3 rooms for the whole nursery and separate, large outdoor spaces for each age group). They’re slightly more expensive than community
nurseries but they’re open all year (yay) and their rooms, staff, equipment, and extracurricular activities reflect this. We now get the funded hours for 3 year olds, so top up each month for the hours and meals which are not covered by the Lewisham.
They use a nanny cam, initially I wasn’t keen on the idea of one, but it’s actually a really effective way of checking in (which I do occasionally if my son has had a bad morning or night) without having to call or email in. We get verbal updates (food eaten, activities) at the end of each day and a few minutes with their key staff if we have any questions too which is helpful (even for planning dinner).

Reply from Fiona Scahill, Deputy Manager at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. We really appreciate this.


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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Pitta Patta for over a year and has had a fantastic experience. I was initially attracted to the large garden which the children have constant access to. This has been a real bonus compared to other nurseries we visited. Beyond the setting, it is the staff that I have been most
impressed with. There is a core team of dedicated, fun and loving carers who truly seem to love why they do. They are always welcoming and strive to find new exciting things for the children to engage with and learn.
No nursery is perfect but overall we’re very happy with the care and service Pitta Patta provide.

Reply from Jacqueline Hussein, Director at Pitta Patta Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, it is a reminder of why we do our job!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.866)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10 for Pitta Patta Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.866 for Pitta Patta Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (209 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.866

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pitta Patta Day Nursery is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (4)

Nadia

Nadia

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2019

Tigers Room Leader


Shelli-Ann

Shelli-Ann

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Koalas Room Leader


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Vanyshia

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2016

Pandas Room Leader


Courtney

Courtney

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2022

Giraffe Room Leader


Frequently Asked Questions about Pitta Patta Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Pitta Patta Day Nursery accepts?

Pitta Patta Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pitta Patta Day Nursery Open?

Pitta Patta Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Pitta Patta Day Nursery have capacity for?

Pitta Patta Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 62 Children.

How far is Pitta Patta Day Nursery to the centre of London?

6.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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