Family Tree Day Nursery

North Cray Neighborhood Centre, 1 Davis Way, Sidcup DA14 5JR
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  • Family Tree Day Nursery, Sidcup
Family Tree Day Nursery is a high-quality early years provisions based in Sidcup.

Children are encouraged to learn through play, and the nursery believes that every child is unique, with a curriculum focussed on child-led activities.

Settings are seen as key to building positive relationships, and the environment is a key part of curriculum activities. There is even a forest school where children can learn about risk, be active and build new friendships.

There is an extensive daily menu of nutritious and tasty food prepared by the nursery chef. Any special dietary requirements of the child are catered for.

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Care Provided by Family Tree Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Abidemi Daramola (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Family Tree Day Nursery

  • £75 per session

  • Fee subject to change
  • Parking

  • There is access to free parking at the North Cray Neighbourhood Centre.


Family Tree Day Nursery Reviews (21)

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Family Tree Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.690) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Family Tree Day Nursery has 21 reviews.

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great Nursery. Both my older son and daughter attended and they always left happy with good food options and lovely staff. Would recommend to anyone. Both of my children have started their school journey with an advantage over the rest from everything they have learned here.

Reply from Dayo Olufote, Owner at Family Tree Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure being part of their early years journey over the years.


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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Family Tree Nursery has looked after my son since he was 6 months old. He leaves them this year to start primary school. Each day he comes home happy, and well-fed. The menu they offer is extensive with lots of healthy meals throughout the day. He has made some really lovely friends and he seems content
and has learnt so much through them. His social skills- sharing, communication, and independence have soared since starting. He gets to be outdoors and physical daily (which he absolutely needs!) They also have lots of lovely additions including a music person, a sports coach and more recently a forest school session. We join in on sports days and at Christmas concerts. It has been a pleasure to work alongside Family Tree staff- all of whom are pleasant. We also get a really thorough update when picking our son up about what he ate, and what he played. He comes home with lots of creative achievements that he has made throughout the day. I would recommend this nursery to anybody. Thank you

Reply from Office Team at Family Tree Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to make this review. Your kind words and support are much appreciated.


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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very helpful. My son has learnt so much being here. They care about all of his needs, as I would hope. My son is always excited to come here, which is reassuring as a mother. Would recommend it to others, and was recommended by a friend of mine. Very happy and would like to thank all the staff for what
they do.

Reply from Office Team at Family Tree Day Nursery

Thank you for your review; we are grateful for the feedback.


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Review from Alexandria W (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Family Tree Day Nursery has been an amazing experience for my son, with a real family feel from staff. We have seen great development in all aspects of our son’s learning: physical, educational, and emotional.
This nursery have been so supportive and give us confidence that our son is well looked
after from the moment he is dropped off to the moment he is picked up.
We will be forever grateful for their care.

Reply from Family tree team, office administrator at Family Tree Day Nursery

We always look forward to working with your child and supporting their development. Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.


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Review from Kay P (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Family Tree Day Nursery have had hands in catering to 3 of my children since 2018. My two daughters both 5 and 4 were looked after by caring staff at the nursery from 9 and 7 months old until primary school age. Currently, they accommodate my 10-month-old son. I cannot fault the nursery at all. They
are extremely accommodating to both the children’s and parental needs, and the focus on developing milestones throughout growth from baby, toddler to primary school age is commendable. I have happy children thanks to the cheerful environment and warm-hearted staff at the Family Tree Nursery.

Reply from Family tree team, office administrator at Family Tree Day Nursery

Thank you for your kinds words. It has been a pleasure to be a part of their growth.


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

Family Tree Nursery is designed with children's needs and interests in mind. The vibrant and colorful surroundings coupled with the welcoming staff create an inviting atmosphere that immediately puts children at ease. The cheerful and nurturing environment fosters a sense of security and joy, allowing
them to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.
As a parent, it brings me immense joy to see my child excited to go to nursery every day. Family Tree Nursery has become a second home for my little one, providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
I wholeheartedly recommend Family Tree Nursery to any parent seeking a holistic and enriching experience for their child.

Reply from Family tree team, office administrator at Family Tree Day Nursery

We are very happy to hear that your child is happy at Family Tree and we thank you for your feedback.


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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter started attending when she was 21 months old. She settled quickly and likes coming to nursery. She didn't speak English at the time she started, but the staff did everything they could to help her; they learnt keywords in her mother tongue to help her. She picked up English very quickly
and caught up with her peers in a few months. She is learning and developing very quickly and built strong relationships with staff members and children alike. She loves the food. I am confident she is safe and happy.

Reply from Family tree team, office administrator at Family Tree Day Nursery

Thank you for your feedback. It is a pleasure to care for your daughter and be a part of her growth.


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

My daughter has been attending Family Tree for 2 years now and I have no concerns with her care. They are loving, nurturing and kind. Her confidence has improved so much and I would recommend this nursery as I think they are superb.

Reply from Family tree team, office administrator at Family Tree Day Nursery

We are very grateful for your feedback and love having your daughter at nursery.


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

Family Tree Nursery has been amazing! After deciding to go back to work after maternity leave I was very apprehensive about leaving my baby as many mums are however the staff were friendly and reassuring even when I bugged them during the day for updates. They went above and beyond with their care and
education, and not to big my own kid up too much but they turned out smart (maths at 4 is mind blowing) and inquisitive (literally has questions about everything) and that is majorly because of nursery and the staff he spends 5 days a week with. It's a relief to me knowing that my child is happy and well taken care of while I'm working. 3 years on and he has gone from baby room to being days away from going to big school. I just hope my child looks forward to going every morning to their new school like they do at Family Tree. Very grateful to everyone who helped my child through his first educational adventure.

Reply from Family tree team, office administrator at Family Tree Day Nursery

We try our best to make nursery a home away from home for your child and we are happy to hear they liked nursery. It is our pleasure to be a part of their early years journey. Please feel free to email us their progress from big school.


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Review from S O (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, caring staff. I have three granddaughters in the nursery and they enjoy going back daily.
Friendly environment, good curriculum to suit their learning needs.
Staff take your complaints seriously if there are any concerns.

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Review from Ayisha O (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child joined the nursery on the fourth of January 2021 and to date I’ve watched her learning and development grow in leaps and bounds. So glad I chose such an attentive, skilled and creative space for her to start her early learning. They truly carry parents and guardians along on their children’s
journey through daily feedback loops, weekly newsletters and progress photos on the child’s portal account. Very excited to see where my child’s early development journey will take her in the coming months. She’s constantly using new words, open to all foods, games and knows more nursery rhymes than I could ever have taught her! Fantastic job.

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Review from Merisha W (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent, informative service received by all staff members. Management are kind and caring and obviously, have the children's best interest at heart.

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Review from April F (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughters have attended the nursery since January 2018 and they have progressed massively, academically and socially.
All staff are friendly and welcoming. I feel reassured leaving my children with them. Meals are varied and healthy and always well received by my daughters.
Can't wait for forest
school!
Very happy about the new uniform option too.

Reply from Dayo Olufote at Family Tree Day Nursery

We are glad to hear your very positive feedback. Please feel free to ask for any assistance from the management when needed. Always happy to help.


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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended since she was 18 months. I am a bit of a worrier and the nursery has always put me at ease when I have phoned and emailed.
My daughter loves her time here, with the games, learning, creative crafts and friends she's made.
I couldn't rate her nursery and staff taking care of
her highly enough. They are helpful in every way.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son's learning has really improved. Thank You to all the staff for your hard work.


Many congratulations on your Ofsted report. Well deserved. You really deserve it.


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Review from Vicky P (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children go here and they love it.
Teachers are great with kids always got kids doing lots of fun things.
Great place to be!
Garden is a fun place for them to play.

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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has attended Family Tree Day Nursery for over a year now. He is happy to go to nursery and the staff are very caring and have encouraged him to develop strong relationships with the other children there. Since being at the nursery he has been encouraged in developing his social skills and interactions
with other children. As he is now in pre-school, he enjoys the learning activities that take place to prepare the children for starting school.

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Review from Ekua N (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find the nursery is always near, the staff are always ready to help. Nothing is too big or too small. Always given handover for each child from eating, learning, any activity and how many times the nappy was changed. They also have sensory rooms and children have their individual learning requirements.
The first day I went to see the place, I registered my daughter. She has settled in very well and seems to be learning and gaining so much confidence. Staff always respond to emails and phone calls. The other best feature is parents can track how well their child is doing via the special app.

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Review from Kayleigh P (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Family Tree Day Nursery is a very warm and welcoming setting for me and my daughter, her development since her starting has been excellent. The staff are amazing and very accommodating to my child's needs. My daughter is a very happy baby and content more with other people thanks to this nursery. I
am very pleased.

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Review from Andra L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started the nursery when he was 10 months old and he really enjoyed his time at the nursery. The nursery staff was very friendly and fun. I would really recommend this nursery!

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.690)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.690) out of 10 for Family Tree 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 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 4.852 for Family Tree Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (92 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.852

  • 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 4.838 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Family Tree Day 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.938

  • 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)

Temi

Temi

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2015

Temi has a passion for working with children and instilling in them the confidence to excel. The extensive knowledge she has attained through a degree and over 8 years of experience in a childcare setting has enabled her to competently support children and apply her expertise to ensure they reach their maximum potential.
Temi has a strong sense of humour, a love for creative arts and a desire to put a smile on the face of every child that she teaches.


Abi

Abi

Job Title: Area Manager

Joined: 2017

Abi is a qualified Early Years Educator with over ten years of experience. She oversees two day nurseries working together with the team to support children in their early years development proving a home away from home.


Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2016

Chloe has worked in childcare for over 10 years. She has a passion for working with children since leaving school. Chloe loves interacting with the children and to watch them develop and grow individually through play and arranged activities. Every day is full of fun and laughter as we spend quality time outdoors come rain or shine. I love working in partnership with parents to support the development of their children.


Lou

Lou

Job Title: Office Admin

Joined: 2014

Lou has worked at Family Tree Day Nursery for over 10 years. She originally worked as the nursery cook then qualified in child care, office admin and reception duties. Lou is very devoted in providing children with healthy eating, supporting their development and working with parents as well as supporting staff with admin work.


Frequently Asked Questions about Family Tree Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Family Tree Day Nursery accepts?

Family Tree Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Family Tree Day Nursery Open?

Family Tree 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 Family Tree Day Nursery have capacity for?

Family Tree Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Family Tree Day Nursery to the centre of Sidcup?

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

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