Raphael Nursery Clapham

12 Poynders Road, London SW4 8NY
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Raphael Nursery is a group of award-winning bilingual French nurseries. The setting is a family-owned nursery located in Clapham South at the edge of Abbeville village. The nursery welcomes children aged between 3 months and 5 years old. They open 51 weeks a year from 8.00am to 6.00pm.

They provide a living culture and creative exploration through the eyes of the child. By building on Montessori methods and linguistic arts, they have developed their unique curriculum. As a result, they prepare a child to excel in their foundation years. Children can then move through life with a strong ability to achieve excellence.

Your child’s early years are vital. They are the foundation for thinking, language, vision, attitudes and aptitudes. This is the perfect time for children to learn foreign languages. At Raphael Nursery, teachers are French and English. These early years are ideal for a teacher to guide a child’s willingness and ability to learn. In the French nursery, bilingualism helps children to make sense of the world around them. It also helps them to discover the joy of communication.

Furthermore, Montessori is a dynamic international education platform. Through continuous observation and tailored approach, they strive to meet each child’s needs. By meeting physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional, children therefore grow with excitement. In the bilingual French Montessori nursery, children blossom.

Finally, a high level of academic achievement is a natural outcome in most Montessori schools and nurseries because of the supportive environment. All children are born with a curiosity to discover new things. They are indeed eager to try and develop new skills in the world around them. Raphael Nursery combines Montessori methods and early teaching of a foreign language. This therefore equips the children with the right tools to thrive in their development within the bilingual French nursery.
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Care Provided by Raphael Nursery Clapham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Colette Creasy (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Raphael Nursery Clapham

  • Please contact us for our fees, they are on our Brochure. We offer 3 days to 5 days. No half day sessions due to bilingualism.

Raphael Nursery Clapham Reviews (31)

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Raphael Nursery Clapham has a Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Raphael Nursery Clapham has 31 reviews.

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Review from Victoire S (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Raphael Nursery Clapham highly enough. I felt I had to write this review as our daughter just left the nursery to enter school earlier this month and she had the most wonderful experience at Raphael over the last 3 years. The nursery owner, manager, co-manager, and all the staff do
a wonderful job of raising kind children ready for school. My daughter has always enjoyed going there, she has created great connections both with other children and staff and learned lots of fun things. We are so grateful to all the staff.

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Review from F H (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery! Thanks for everything!
My child was very happy there and we hope we will be back in London to get the chance to have to place.
My child learned a lot and became independent so fast!

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are incredibly grateful for the care and support our three children received at Raphael Nursery. The staff are warm, welcoming, and dedicated, creating a nurturing environment where our kids have thrived. From fun, engaging activities to tailored learning, it's been wonderful to see our children
grow in confidence, creativity, and social skills. The regular updates and thoughtful communication gave us peace of mind knowing they were in the best hands. We highly recommend Raphael Nursery to any parent looking for a loving, supportive, and inspiring place for their little ones.

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Review from Charlie W (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot recommend Raphael Nursery highly enough. The care and love everyone, be they classroom staff, office staff or kitchen staff has shown our 20-month-old son in the time he has been with them has been far more than we could ever hoped for. Our son has thrived in their care and developed so much.
Particularly useful is the basic sign language he's been taught. Communication between staff and parents is great, both at collection and through online end-of-day reports and they are always very flexible and very keen to accommodate any changes to schedule. He has picked up some French comprehension and words alongside his English. You won't regret your child attending Raphael's.

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Review from Bea F (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Simply amazing! Our daughter started when she was 10 months old, now she is 4 years old and about to leave to start school. We want to take the opportunity to thank the amazing and caring staff, you have been so crucial throughout our experience and will always stay in her heart!

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter went to Raphael Nursery when she was 6 months old until she started school (now 5yo), while our son has been attending for the last 2 years (now 2.5yo).
Both our children and us as parents have had and continue to have an outstanding experience with Raphael Nursery, thanks to its caring
and devoted staff. Our children have enjoyed going every day and have been able to develop both their English and French speaking competencies.

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Review from Amandine H (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest son attended Raphael Nursery from 9 months old all the way to pre-school and he was so happy to go in every day that it was obvious our second son would go there too! This time from 6 months old and still very happy 2 years later. We really appreciate the kindness of the staff, their flexibility
and their dedication to making the nursery a better place every single year (full refurbishment, dedicated sleeping room for babies, new toys etc). And now enjoying even more all the activities offered to them, from Mondays dancing to yoga sessions, trips to the park etc. And I almost forgot the bilingual staff, such a bonus! Guess where we will be sending our third little one?

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Review from Cecile R (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending the nursery for almost 3 years and very much enjoys it. We appreciate the familial atmosphere and the care given to her. We also like the pedagogic approach, promoting autonomy and curiosity. The bilingual aspect is a plus, as she can be exposed to French during activities.
Highly recommend!

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Review from Marc T (Father of Child) published on 17 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son (4) and my daughter (3) have been through Raphael Nursery and I can say without a doubt that it was one of the best experiences for both of them and for us. Their French continued to improve every day they spent at the nursery and above all they would go in every day with a smile. Bearing
in mind our daughter has been going since before she was 1, full time from 8 am until 6 pm, it's quite a feat to have kept her entertained and always happy to go every day!
The staff are lovely, wonderfully marshalled by the manager and it always felt like a very happy place. They've been so accommodating these last 4 years with late drop-offs and early pick-ups, we're not sure how we'll cope at school!
We've also been lucky enough to make friends for life with some of the parents. It's a genuine mix of nationalities with lots of French parents but also plenty of non-French speaking parents who want to give their kids a good foundation in another language. I couldn't recommend Raphael Nursery more highly!

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Review from B D (Father of Child) published on 10 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one loves preschool room teachers. They have been very attentive and helped her to get used to a new environment. You know it's a great place when one doesn't want to leave the place when pick-up time comes.

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

Our little boy has blossomed in this nursery over the last 3 years. He has had several teachers and key workers and they have all treated him and us with so much kindness, care and good humour!
The management team have always done everything they could to be flexible and accommodating, not only throughout
COVID but also as I (mum) was transitioning back into work with irregular hours. They have been so supportive. We are genuinely so sad to say goodbye, but it feels like our boy is actually really ready to start school now after his time with them.
They supported us with potty training, and never pressured us when we chose to wait longer than others. They supported him as well through learning how to make friendships and resolve conflict.
Nutrition: very good.
The outdoor space is small but sufficient, and the kids love to play there, and the park is also just around the corner.
Overall, we highly recommend this wonderful nursery and are so grateful to its manager and staff.

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Review from Andrei B (Father of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our baby has settled really well into the nursery thanks to the lovely staff, who are giving the children excellent care and love. The process of the settlement has been very smooth and the staff and management have been amazing at keeping us updated during the process and answering all of our questions.
Our son loves coming to nursery where he is provided with a very good variety of activities, helping him to make progress in his development. The children are going in the garden everyday and they sometimes take trips to the park, which is very important for us. The food is cooked fresh on the day and menus are very healthy and low in salt and sugar. They have also been very accommodating to our dietary preferences. Staff is making sure that the children are well hydrated throughout the day as well. We are having a fantastic experience with Raphael Nursery Clapham and we feel very grateful for the very hard work from the staff and management to make our little one's day a positive one.

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Review from Tom W (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended the nursery for two years, settling quickly and feeling comfortable with the staff. She really benefited from being exposed to French and English through the various activities undertaken with bilingual staff. She really enjoyed the mix of activities offered each day and that their
complexity increased as she grew. The well-thought-through curriculum balanced arts, music, play and sports. We were particularly impressed with the quality of food on offer and how this influenced her food choices outside the nursery (much more willing to eat fruit and vegetables). As she moved to preschool there were some nice trips to the local park which exposed her to the wider world. I would highly recommend this nursery, the management and wider care team are extremely capable and communicate very well. I never had any concerns about her happiness or safety while she attended. Many thanks again to the team for the love and care given over the last two years

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Review from Nicky S (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended this nursery from Spring 2021 to May 2022 and was very settled here! He particularly enjoyed learning French (there is at least 1 French speaker in each room), arts and crafts, playing in the garden and the food. The food is of a very high quality and low in salt and sugar. Snacks are
healthy, mainly fresh fruit. It gave me peace of mind that my son was being fed so well during the day and kept hydrated. He is two years old now; he started at this nursery at 11 months and understands many French words. His English is pretty good too and he is starting to put words together to form the basis of simple sentences. The nursery ensures that the children go outside in the garden during the day to ensure they get plenty of fresh air and exercise. They do group exercises in the morning and afternoon, some of them are in French (all will be explained upon joining). I am very happy with this nursery and would highly recommend it. Merci B!

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here at six months and I was a bit nervous about him being the youngest in there - but the staff helped him develop so well! They are always very friendly and I can see he likes going there now as he gets excited to hop into his pushchair in the morning. Highly recommended!

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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves nursery, and what more can you ask for? The staff are lovely and have got to know him really well, and he greets them happily every day. The activities are a real range with plenty of messy play/learning and outdoor roaming in the garden. We then get a cute report and pictures at the end
of each day. I am really pleased we chose Raphael’s!

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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 24 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Raphael's was the first nursery that our daughter started off at and they provided excellent support in settling her in. The staff are very welcoming and were extremely attentive to our daughter so much so that she seemed to prefer being at nursery after only a couple of weeks!


We cannot recommend

Raphael's Nursery enough!

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Review from Mariana M (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am grateful for the team of carers that took care of my child when I couldn't. The carers not only encouraged her development but it was also clear how she took to them and how they cared for her. The nursery is a safe space for her to explore and grow independently, partly because of the Montessori
method, as well as for me to be part of her implementing a healthy routine. As a bilingual portfolio, it was crucial for us to have her in contact with both the English and French languages and we can see daily the results of that exposure in her daily life. The carers and the space of the nursery are a big part of my child's attitude and happiness. We couldn't be happier or trust them more, so thank you.

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve had the most wonderful experience having our little girl in Raphael Nursery. From the start, the communication and admin for admission was brilliant. Despite the pandemic and all that they’ve had to endure, the team welcomed our daughter in and made her feel safe. Within no time at all she was
so happy and began thriving in both learning and developing her own personality. The team are excellent. They truly care and the manager is an outstanding manager. In addition, the daily activities are so well planned and presented, the children do seem to have such fun learning and playing. We were always impressed with meals and the fact that they’re all home cooked on site. We’re so glad that we were able to spend the time that we did with Raphael Nursery before relocation sadly moved us away. I highly recommend Raphael Nursery. They are excellent!

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Review from Ian G (Father of Child) published on 12 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended Raphael Nursery for 2 years and we have nothing but positive things to say about her time there.
The staff are so kind and welcoming, we always felt like we were dropping our daughter off with extended family. They would always welcome the children in the morning with a smile
on their faces, and those smiles were still there at the end of the day when through feedback was given about what they had been up to that day.
Despite a challenging year with COVID lockdowns and changes to the way things have to be done, the owners handled everything very well, ensuring the staff were looked after and the children were able to return to a safe environment with minimal disruption.
We always speak highly of our daughters time at the nursery, and so does she. Lots of great memories made, and her development in that time has been amazing.
Thank you to the owners, the management, and all the staff that make it such a great nursery.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.986)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10 for Raphael Nursery Clapham 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.986 for Raphael Nursery Clapham is calculated as follows: ( (142 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.986

  • 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 Raphael Nursery Clapham is based on 12 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 12 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Top 20 Nurseries London 2024

Recipient: Raphael Nursery Clapham

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Nurseries London 2021

Recipient: Raphael Nursery Clapham

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Raphael Nursery Clapham

What is the Age Range of Children that Raphael Nursery Clapham accepts?

Raphael Nursery Clapham accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Raphael Nursery Clapham Open?

Raphael Nursery Clapham 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 Raphael Nursery Clapham have capacity for?

Raphael Nursery Clapham has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Raphael Nursery Clapham to the centre of London?

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

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