Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way

Beech House, 15 Church Way, Sanderstead, South Croydon CR2 0JT
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  • Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way, South Croydon
Located in Sanderstead on Church Way, Fennies Nursery opened in 2001 and is the smallest of the Fennies nurseries. Despite its size, it has become one of the best nurseries Sanderstead has to offer. This thoughtfully designed, state-of-the-art nursery caters to Early Years development and features a spacious garden equipped with a teepee and a dedicated baby area, encouraging children to explore and spark their creativity.

The dedicated team at Fennies Sanderstead works collaboratively to create a fun, stimulating environment where children feel safe and secure. The Nursery Manager has gained extensive knowledge from working across multiple Fennies sites, enabling her to lead the nursery in fostering progressive and enjoyable child development.

Parents value this nursery for the way it prepares children for school through nurturing, engaging activities that support their growth and readiness for the next stage of their educational journey.

Care Provided by Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & the Christmas period

Funding & Fees Guide for Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way

  • Our fees are all-inclusive, covering everything from meals and snacks, milk and nappies. The minimum plan we offer is 2 full days, and this must include either a Monday or Friday. You can find out more about fees on our website, or alternatively please contact us where one of our Admissions Executives will be able to support you.


Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way Reviews (21)

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9.1

Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.059) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way has 21 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend Fennies and it has been a very positive experience for our family. The staff are exceptional - they go above and beyond to ensure that the children are happy and well cared for. The staff know my children and their personalities very well and will often do unexpected things to
make sure they are both happy. My children's speech, social skills, mathematical understanding and confidence have flourished at Fennies. They have a lot of outdoor time in the fantastic garden play area and have over the years learned to care for plants and the nursery pets (a turtle and a goldfish) as well as respect for nature and living things.


The Fennies staff are all very committed to the nursery - this is clear when they host events such as their summer fair, bonfire night trip, Christmas / holiday play etc. Their events are always incredibly well thought out and meticulously run and the staff seem to genuinely enjoy being there. The Beech House manager and deputy have create an atmosphere of mutual cooperation with the parents, they run a parent forum which I have found extremely valuable. As a management team they have worked very hard and you can see this in the fact that the staff turnover rate is now very low (it had previously been high).


What I most value about Fennies is without question the staff. I have noticed that every staff member (whether they work in my children's room or not) knows who my children are and is on good terms with them. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend Fennies.


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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.059)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.059) out of 10 for Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.859 for Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way is calculated as follows: ( (61 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.859

  • 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 4.2 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 50 number of registered child places is 10. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.6

  • 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 (3)

Karen

Karen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Karen once completed the 6 bridge challenge in Kakum National Park in Ghana, displaying her determined and confident mindset.


How does your nursery help inspire the local community?
Lots of parent involvement, ensuring we incorporate their feedback to help shape our learning to best suit and benefit the children.


What's something you have loved from your Early Years journey so far?
Working for 5 different Fennies sites within the management team, providing insight into various ways of working and how that can be harnessed to run a nursery.


What’s your ambition for the future of Early Years Education at your nursery?
Place more emphasis on diversity and inclusion, ensuring we advocate for and represent everyone to help provide a harmonious environment.


Claire

Claire

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Claire has been working in the childcare sector for 22, with 4 of those years spent at Fennies. She has progressed through various roles, starting from a Room Leader and advancing to the position of Deputy Manager.


She is passionate about providing the best start for the children by creating a fun and stimulating environment where they feel safe and secure. Claire believes that parent partnership is crucial in building a secure relationship for both children and families.


Isabella

Isabella

Job Title: Admissions Executive

What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Bella once went paragliding over Turkey, showcasing her fearless attitude to life.


What helps you stay connected with all the nurseries and their staff?
Having regular staffing calls to check in with them and see what support they need.


What’s the best part about your job?
Being able to complete the child’s journey from enquiry all the way to their first day.


How do you go above and beyond to help support our parents?
Adaptability, offering the best advice depending on a parent’s current situation.