West Street Nursery

1 Maxim Road, Erith DA8 1FA
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9.5 45 Reviews
  • West Street Nursery, Erith
West Street Nursery is dedicated to a fun and stimulating approach to early years development and education.

Within a safe, friendly and fun environment, with both indoor and outdoor play areas, children are supported by qualified staff in developing a wide range of skills and interests.

Located in Erith, Kent, the nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2018 and provides 86 places for children aged from six months to five years.

The nursery is managed by the Early Year's Alliance, whose contribution to the sector is highly-regarded throughout England. All activities are planned in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and there is a strong focus on healthy eating.

The nursery is open from 8.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 52 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.

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Care Provided by West Street Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Paula Sweeney (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 86
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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

Funding & Fees Guide for West Street Nursery

  • Full Day £45.00 to £52.00 per day

West Street Nursery Reviews (45)

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9.5

West Street Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.548) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time West Street Nursery has 45 reviews.

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Review from E A (Father of Child) published on 12 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We received a detailed report from the nursery about our daughter’s development after a few days starting the nursery. This was very detailed. We also observe this development at home. The teachers and authorities are so much involved in our daughter’s early development, she doesn’t want to miss attendance.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you for taking time to complete this for our nursery, it's much valued and we appreciate your kind words. It's a pleasure having your daughter at our nursery.


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent nursery. I would definitely recommend any child go here. The staff make sure that they are attentive to my son's needs. Well organised, all of the staff are very friendly. They make sure that they take good of my son. My son is always excited the minute he gets into nursery. I promptly
receive monthly reports concerning my child's development. All in all, a great place to be.
Thank you for all that you do.
Keep up the great work.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this review for West Street Nursery, myself and all my staff value your comments. We are happy to hear your son is extremely happy here. Kind regards.


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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been in the nursery since the baby room. She has grown in confidence and has learnt a lot.
She has now moved on to preschool, and she comes home happy with what activities she does.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review for West Street Nursery, we appreciate your comments. It has been a pleasure to see your daughter grow and develop. We will miss her when she leaves us in the Summer for school. Kind regards


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Review from M S (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter was very happy attending this nursery and although she left in September to start primary school she still talks about her nursery teachers. All the staff are very welcoming. Very thankful for all their work.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you for sending this review for West Street Nursery. We are glad she still remembers her time here, we all miss her and look forward to her visits.


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Review from Keeley L (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

West Street Nursery is a fantastic facility and the staff are second to none. They have great facilities with each room catered to the children's age group, suitable and safe outside space.
The Special Educational Needs program is excellent and has been both supportive of me and my son as we begin
our pathway.
The staff and experiences, are friendly and knowledgeable and are always keen to speak to parents and carers and provide excellent communication throughout the day regarding how the children are.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review for West Street Nursery, we are always very grateful for feedback from our parents. Glad you and your son are extremely happy.
Thank you once again.


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Review from A P (Father of Child) published on 13 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Where do I begin, it's our son's second home. Everyone who runs the place is dedicated and would want nothing but the best for your child. It would be quite difficult for our son to leave the nursery this year, as he will be starting school. It's probably the best one in the area because they are willing
to put in that human touch and connection which is lacking in most of the other places. God bless.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Your wording on your review for our nursery, which I have read this morning has made me smile so much, thank you for all your kind words it is much appreciated. It's a pleasure looking after your son. Once again thank you for taking the time to make this review.
Kind regards
Paula Sweeney


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Review from Ibironke A (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here when she was a baby at 9 months and she is 3 years and 5 months now.
All the staff members are extremely good with the children and compassionate.
Their observation and feedback regarding the growth of my child regularly are good. The way they welcome parents and interact
with each child and family member that comes into the nursery is brilliant. They have favourite activities for each season and festival period including senior citizens week which involves the grandparent. Keep up the good work you have been doing. I wouldn't change my child's nursery. Thank you all for what you do.

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

Started in January and has excelled in learning and speech. Would highly recommend as staff support you and your child’s needs. They are warm and welcoming and have an app for you and staff to keep in contact.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

We are so glad to hear that only joining the nursery since January you are happy with the child care we provide for your daughter. It is also good to hear that you like using our Famly App. Thank you for taking the time to complete this review for our nursery it is much appreciated
kind regards


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Review from Loulou D (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good nursery my son goes in the afternoons he loves it here. My son’s behaviour changed so much he’s calmed right down since he’s been coming he loves playing in the garden. I would recommend to anyone who lives in the area

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Since your son joined us at West Street we have seen his confidence grow in all areas. It is great for all of us to see him so happy when he is here. Thank you for making this review it is much appreciated.
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Review from Kehinde A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff at West Street are ever so nice and professional. My son loves going to nursery every day and comes back home with a lot of excitement and wants to tell me all about it. The managers are also very helpful, and the kids love them.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you for your review of West Street Nursery, it is much appreciated by myself and all the team. It is a delight having your son attend our nursery, I must say he brightens up our day when he arrives and comes into the office and gives us cuddles. Thank you for all your support.


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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely happy with West Street Nursery, my child had a speech delay before starting here and with the help and support from the staff members and management, my child has managed to improve their communication skills massively within a short time period. My child genuinely seems very happy to attend
every day and gets really excited when it’s time for nursery.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

I am so glad since your child started at West Street Nursery you have seen an improvement in her development. It is always good for us to hear that we have helped our children and our families. Thank you for taking the time to make this review on day nurseries it is much appreciated by myself and all of the team.


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Review from Deborah O (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my second child at the nursery at the moment, my first was here years back, now my second. Always been a great experience with the staff members and nursery. Would highly recommend it to friends and family.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

It has been an absolute pleasure having your children at our nursery, seeing them grow and flourish. Thank you for your support over the years it is much appreciated.
kind regards


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

My daughter does really enjoy attending West Street Nursery, all the staff are so lovely and welcoming. She has settled in really well and I'm very happy with the care she receives while she’s there. They do lots of fun and educational activities which she loves to take part in.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

We are so glad you are happy with West Street Nursery, It is always a pleasure as a Manager to hear positive comments from our parents. Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.
Kind regards


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Review from Salom R (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to the nursery and has a delay in speech. Staff have been fantastic in assisting him and very supportive with his challenges. My son loves going to the nursery and looks forward to his days there.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this review for our nursery, we always appreciate receiving these from our children's parents. It is a pleasure having him attend here and seeing him reach his milestones. Thank you for your continuous support.
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Review from Gabrielle D (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery with such great, understanding and supportive staff. My son started when he was a baby and left just before he started school and he developed so well. He made a best friend for life and had so many amazing memories. Thank you so much. Highly recommended nursery for your little ones.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you, Gabrielle, for taking the time to make this review for our nursery, we really appreciate it. It was a great pleasure having your son attend our nursery and seeing him grow and flourish. We definitely all miss his smiley face.
Take care and kind regards,
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Review from Lillian A (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended West Street Nursery since she was 11 months old and has now left to begin her journey at primary school. She loved the setting, the staff, her friends and the fun activities and was always eager to attend each day. The staff are wonderful, supportive and friendly and are extremely
attentive, calm and welcoming. The nursery manager is kind, approachable and professional. If you are in the local area, we can not recommend the nursery highly enough. The setting is clean, bright and warm and caters for young children - ticking all boxes. The nursery provides an app that you can track your child's day such as meals, accidents and photos of activities. West Street Nursery is fantastic! We are so grateful our daughter was able to experience great childcare/early education there. Thank you so much West Street Nursery, we will miss you.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

It was an absolute pleasure having your daughter at our nursery to see her flourish from the time she started with us until her new journey to primary school. We will miss her and all the support that you have given us over this time. May I take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for taking the time to complete this review and for all your kind words. We look forward to seeing you all in the near future, take care from Paula Sweeney.


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Review from G V (Father of Child) published on 6 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I and my wife are so impressed with the help that my daughter had from all the team at West Street Nursery. She was so shy of other people, and now she is so confident in herself. The team at West Street Nursery are the best! Thank you very much, guys.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review for West Street Nursery. It was a pleasure having your daughter at our nursery, especially seeing the difference in her from her 1st day and the last day she spent with us. We know she will do well in her new school. Wishing you all lots of happiness. Kind regards.


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Review from Sian H (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

West Street Nursery is truly amazing. My son has been attending since he was 1 year old and is having his last day at the nursery at the end of this month ready for "big school". My son absolutely loves it here, he is so happy and well looked after, the staff are so friendly, efficient and professional.
Very clean, fantastic facilities, the app is a bonus also for updates and notifications. I would highly recommend this nursery to new parents and will miss it here very much.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you so much, Sian, for taking the time to put your review on daynurseries.co.uk, we really appreciate it. We are going to miss him and you so much. He is ready for his next chapter and we know he will do extremely well at school, we are very proud of him. Thank you for your support over the last few years. Please come and see us, you are always welcome here at West Street Nursery.


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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

West Street Nursery was like a second family to my daughter. I always knew she was kept safe and they would keep me up to date with any news using the app. They have many resources and fun activities for all ages. My daughter always had fun and was always making new friends. I would definitely recommend
this nursery to other parents.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. It was a pleasure having your daughter at West Street Nursery, we wish her lots of happiness on her new adventure starting school. Thank you for all your support whilst she was here at West Street Nursery. Kind regards, Paula.


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Review from Abiodun A (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had my daughter attending West Street Nursery for over a year to date however my three older children went to West Street Nursery too. Firstly, all the staff are very professional and very organised - you always get regular updates about your child. All I can say is that my daughter always looks
forward to going to nursery, to me, it signifies that my child is happy and that tells me that she’s being looked after there and she is in a safe place. I will always recommend West Street Nursery to family and friends because I have four children, three of them have passed through the nursery and my last child is there. All I know is it is a safe place for children.

Reply from Paula Sweeney, Manager at West Street Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review West Street Nursery, we appreciated your kind words which I do value as a manager. It has been a pleasure having all your children here at the nursery and thank you to you for all your continued support.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.548)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.548) out of 10 for West Street Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 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 4.967 for West Street Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.967

  • 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 4.581 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for West Street Nursery is based on 10 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.581

  • 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)

Paula

Paula

Job Title: Early Years Manager

Joined: 2008

I have worked in Early Years Education for over 25 years and have been the Early Years Manager at West Street Nursery since 2008. I enjoy leading a large team who creates a home from home environment for our nursery.


Amy

Amy

Job Title: Acting Assistant Manager & Toddler Room Lead Early Years Educator

Joined: 2005

I have an NVQ Level 3 in Children's Learning, Care & Development and I lead the Toddler Room here at West Street Nursery. I am currently Acting Assistant Manager and support the Early Years Manager with the day to day running of the nursery.


Pauline

Pauline

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator

Joined: 2007

I have an NVQ Level 3 in Children's Learning, Care & Development and I lead the Baby Room here at West Street Nursery.


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Anne

Job Title: Pre-School Lead Early Years Educator

Joined: 2011

I have an NVQ Level 3 in Children's Learning, Care & Development and I lead the Pre-School Room here at West Street Nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about West Street Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that West Street Nursery accepts?

West Street Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is West Street Nursery Open?

West Street Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does West Street Nursery have capacity for?

West Street Nursery has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is West Street Nursery to the centre of Erith?

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

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