Thames Tiddlers Nursery

Shooters Hill Post 16 Campus, Red Lion Lane, London SE18 4LD
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  • Thames Tiddlers Nursery, London
Thames Tiddlers Nursery is inspired by the pre-schools and infant/toddlers centres in Reggio Emilia Northern Italy. Thames Tiddlers believe in a creative enquiry-based learning approach, where the children are at the centre of their learning.

Thames Tiddlers Nursery create an environment where children are valued as unique, creative and independent individuals. Educators at Thames Tiddlers Nursery strive for children to become strong, confident and competent learners, through their daily explorations and experiences with their peers and teachers.

Thames Tiddlers believe children and adults co-construct knowledge and educators use these experiences to provide a rich, inspiring and resourceful environment. Thier vision is for all children to become lifelong learners who value and respect all of their creative creations, ideas, thoughts and that of others.

Care Provided by Thames Tiddlers Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Danni Robertson and Claire Orchard
  • Person in charge
  • Rachel Robertson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 21
  • Total Places for Children
  • 42
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 2 weeks at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Thames Tiddlers Nursery

  • Afternoon session without lunch: 1pm – 6pm £45.00
    Morning session with breakfast and lunch: 8am– 1pm £48.00
    All additional lunches £9.00
    Any additional hours £9.00


    Daily Placement: 8am – 6pm £80.00


  • Please email to discuss our 30 hours and 15 hours funded sessions.


Thames Tiddlers Nursery Reviews (24)

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9.8

Thames Tiddlers Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.817) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thames Tiddlers Nursery has 24 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was very unsettled when starting nursery for the first time, however the staff all accommodated both he and I to ensure he settled and within a month he was fine. All staff I feel are aware of my son's ways and needs, always very attentive, always give great detail on my son's actions and activities
of the day. I love the updates I receive on the tapestry. My son loves going to nursery now, he has learnt so much being there and all staff are great!

Reply from Rachel Robertson at Thames Tiddlers Nursery

Thank you so much for an amazing review. It is lovely to get such positive feedback from parents and children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Thames Tiddlers since September 2017. She goes three days a week and I think the shaping of her character and personality is partly growing from her time there. She is free to express herself and explore. In a ‘morning proposal’ she can put her thoughts across about what themes
she would like to explore that day. There are a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that honour chosen themes, and Atelier artists to nurture creativity. She has made good friends there and staff seem to really know her, which I love. Tapestry updates me on her progress and she usually spends much of her time outdoors, mucking about in the garden, forest school or climbing and building things. I’m so glad I found this place and I think the memories we'll have from here will remain long after she’s gone.

Reply from Rachel Robertson at Thames Tiddlers Nursery

Such a lovely review that reflects some of our inspirations from the Reggio Emilia approach thank you. We are so pleased your daughter has such an enjoyable learning experience at Thames Tiddlers Nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys going to nursery, she's happy to go in the morning and loves the staff who work with her. She's always excited to talk about what she's done, who she has played with and what's she's learning about. We love seeing the new skills she is learning and hearing all the new language
she is picking up. We feel she gets so much out of her days at nursery and feel very lucky that she is so happy there.

Reply from Rachel Robertson at Thames Tiddlers Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for the nursery. It was lovely to read.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my sons have attended Thames Tiddlers and I have always been very pleased with the level of care they have received there. The staff are warm and enthusiastic. The venue is well kept, clean and full of fantastic equipment to interest and excite the children. They offer a variety of different activities
which allows the children to express their individual interests. The meals are according to my children better than my offerings!. I would highly recommend Thames Tiddlers Nursery.

Reply from Rachel Robertson at Thames Tiddlers Nursery

Thank you so much for a lovely review.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.817)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.817) out of 10 for Thames Tiddlers 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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 4.917 for Thames Tiddlers Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (99 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thames Tiddlers Nursery is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 9 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 (16)

Danni

Danni Robertson

Job Title: Company director

Joined: 1988

Danni started at Thames Tiddlers Nursery in 1998 as a student studying my NVQ level 2 in early years childhood education. In the same year she was offered a part time position with Thames Tiddlers. The following year Danni completed my level NVQ level 3 and went full time at the setting. In 2000 she become the Nurseries business coordinator. In 2003 Danni project lead a government scheme called The Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative which lead to the extension of the nursery to include a baby room. This opened in 2004. In 2008 Danni completed her level 3 in business and admin. In 2010 Danni and her sister Claire took over the business as company directors. Danni has three children of her own and has a passion for creating enriched possibilities for children and their families.


Danni is our designated safeguarding lead here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery and also provides 1-1 support .


Claire

Claire Orchard

Job Title: Company Ddirector

Joined: 1997

Claire started at Thames Tiddlers Nursery in 1997 after completing her NVQ level 3 in early years childhood education. Claire started as part of a job share working in partnership for Greenwich Community College. A training company then took the nursery over as sole provider and my position changed to a full time nursery officer. Greenwich council took the nursery over in 2007 as an interim period. Then in 2010 Claire and her sister Danni Robertson took over the business as company directors. Claire has two children of her own and loves the creative and outdoor elements we give to the children here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery.


Claire spends her time focussing on small group sessions with the Toddlers and pre-schoolers in our atelier spaces. Working closely on our projects and enquiries.


Claire is our deputy safeguarding lead.


Rachel

Rachel Robertson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2012

Rachel has a BA Honours in Fine Art and worked previously within the Atelierista role (artist) at Thames Tiddlers Nursery. Rachel started working in childcare in August 2012. Rachel gained her Early Years Teaching status from Kingston University in February 2014. Rachel also has a level 5 diploma in Management skills and knowledge. Rachel works closely with all educators to ensure continued high quality childcare provision at Thames Tiddlers Nursery.


Rachel is first aid trained and is also our deputy safeguarding lead.


Samantha

Samantha Neville

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2007

Sam has been working in childcare since 2007. Sam started Thames Tiddlers as an apprentice studying her NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Childcare.
Sam has worked her way up from an apprentice to Deputy Manager, working as a room lead in preschool and also acting deputy along the way.
Sam is first aid trained and is also one of our Deputy safeguarding leads.


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Karly Cooper

Job Title: Acting deputy Manager/Toddler room lead

Joined: 2001

Karly has been working in childcare since 2001. Karly has a NVQ level 3 in Early Years Childhood Education and a NVQ level 4 in childcare management.
Karly works in the Toddler room as well as working closely with senior management.
Karly is first aid trained and is also one of our deputy safeguarding lead here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery.


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Nikki Warren

Job Title: SENDCo

Joined: 1997

Nikki started in childcare in 1997. Nikki has a NVQ level 3 in Early Years Childhood Education. Nikki is our SENDCo lead here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery and is also ELSA trained (Emotional Literacy support Assistant)
Nikki is based in the Toddler room.
Nikki is first aid trained and also our health and safety officer.


Holly

Holly Hill

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2020

Holly has worked at Thames Tiddlers Nursery since 2020, Holly has a Level 2 in early years and is currently working towards her Level 3.
Holly is based in the baby room and is first aid trained.


Jay

Jay Price

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2021

Jay started working at Thames Tiddlers in 2021. Jay has a level 2 qualification in childcare and is currently working towards her level 3 Early Years Childcare Education qualification.
Jay works in the Preschool room here at Thames Tiddlers Nursery.
Jay is first aid trained.


Nina

Nina Butt

Job Title: 1-1 support

Joined: 2021

Nina joined our team in January 2021 and works in preschool. Nina is our 1-1 support worker and currently taking part in ELSA training (Emotional Literacy support Assistant) which she is due to finish in March 2025. Nina works closely with Nikki to provide the right support for children who may need additional support whilst in our care.
Nina is based in our preschool room and is first aid trained.


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Sharon Adesanya

Job Title: Bank staff

Joined: 2023

Sharon joined our team in 2023 as bank staff.
Sharon is also in her second year of Uni studying Criminology.
Sharon is based in the Toddler room and is first aid trained


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Charlie McNair

Job Title: Lead of baby room

Joined: 2024

Charlie joined our team in 2023 as room leader in the baby room.
Charlie has level 3 in early years and is also first aid trained.


Ragintha

Ragintha Sivarajah

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Ragintha joined the Thames Tiddlers team in 2024 - Ragintha is currently studying her Level 3 in Early Years.
Ragintha works in the baby room and is first aid trained.


Ceire

Ceire Phillips Carmody

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Ceire has been part of our team since 2024 - Ceire has a Level 2 and is currently working towards her Level 3 in Early Years.
Ceire works in the baby room and is first aid trained.


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Rikki Heffernan

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Rikki joined us from college in 2024 as a Level 2 educator.
Rikki is currently working towards his Level 3 in Early Years and is based in the Toddler room.
Rikki is first aid trained.


Katie

Katie Blakemore

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2023

Katie joined our team in 2023 in the baby room, Katie is currently studying her Level 3 in Early Years and is now based in the Toddler room.
Katie works alongside Claire using our atelier spaces to focus on the our projects and enquiries.
Katie is first aid trained.


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Steve Whitelock

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2012

Steve has been Thames Tiddlers chef since 2012.
The children really enjoy Steve's healthy food choices which they remember years after leaving to go to school
Steve is First aid trained and also has food safety awareness.