St David's Prep

Justin Hall, Beckenham Road, West Wickham BR4 0QS
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9.4 4 Reviews
  • St David's Prep, West Wickham
St David's Prep offers children under school age a pre-reception experience with each new day bringing new developments and opportunities.

Staff at Pre-Prep do their utmost to support children in their journey to become resilient, creative and responsible learners.

They give children fresh challenges and adventures to help each child develop a love of learning that will sustain them throughout their lives.

St David's Prep has extensive grounds so there is plenty of space for children to run and enjoy the fresh air.

Care Provided by St David's Prep

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Handy (School Business Manager)
  • Total Places for Children
  • 18
  • Age Range
    • from 3 years 0 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
9.4

St David's Prep has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.375) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St David's Prep has 4 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined pre-reception six months ago on half-days however after her first term we opted to switch to full days because she was enjoying it so much.
Prior to St Davids, she attended both a kindergarten and a nursery however did not find either stimulating and on reflection, there's a stark
difference between these establishments as St Davids is principally focused on providing a rich and engaging foundation for learning as opposed to being principally a business.
This is due to the excellence of the pre-reception staff; they have built such a strong rapport with our daughter and as a consequence, she is blossoming in both confidence and learning.
Having our daughter equate learning to the fun was our wish and the pre-reception class does exactly that.
There's so much more I could comment on but ultimately we could not be any happier.

Reply from Sarah Handy, Manager at St David's Prep

We love having your daughter at St Davids and you have encompassed all that we have set out to do. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is so happy at St David’s and her education has been pushed far beyond anything we expected. She spends so much time outdoors exploring nature, has lessons from specialist music and language teachers, and is so keen to learn she wants me to ask her spellings all the time! St David’s has
instilled in her already such a love of learning, but also a joy in understanding the world, her friends and everything around her. The pre-reception teachers are outstanding and she looks forward to every day at school and comes out exhausted and happy.

Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's Prep

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We are pleased that your daughter is thriving with us at St David's and that you can see the impact of her learning in your time together at home. We can't wait to see what the future holds for her as she progresses through the school in the years ahead.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child is thriving at St David’s. She loves going in each morning and comes out with many excited tales of everything she’s done. The teachers inspire and the setting facilitates creativity and learning.

Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's Prep

Thank you for such a lovely review. It's wonderful to hear your daughter enjoys her time with us as much as we enjoy teaching her and helping her explore the wonderful setting of St David's and beyond!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful, nurturing and individualistic care. Perfect for children who want to play and learn. Staff take a lot of time to get to know the children. I’ve enjoyed watching my daughter bloom and grow in confidence!

Reply from Isi King, School Office at St David's Prep

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that your daughter is thriving with us. We look forward to many more adventures with her in the future days ahead.


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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.375)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.375) out of 10 for St David's Prep 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 4 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 5.000 for St David's Prep is calculated as follows: ( (45 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 45 Ratings = 5

  • 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 4.375 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St David's Prep is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 18 number of registered child places is 3.6, which has been reached with 4 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 (3)

Saunders

Saunders

Job Title: Pre Reception Teacher

Joined: 2021

I joined the fantastic St David’s Prep in September 2021. As soon as I entered the school, I was overwhelmed by the family feel and friendly atmosphere. I completed my teacher training in 2013 at Canterbury Christchurch University. Since then I have worked in a range of year groups including Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.


I am delighted to be working back in Pre-Reception which is the age of children that I thoroughly enjoy.


Smith

Smith

Job Title: Pre Reception Teaching Assistant

Joined: 2022

I first joined St David’s in January 2022 as a teaching assistant in Reception and overseeing the running of Rainbow Club in the holidays. Having done nearly two years in Reception, I am currently working with our youngest children in Pre-Reception.


I have worked in childcare since 2016. I began by completing work experience in my primary school and loved it so much that I stayed on as a volunteer! Having finished my A-Levels, I secured a position working as an apprentice in a local nursery, remaining there for 5 years. I completed my Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) and became Room Leader, responsible for the Toddler and Preschool rooms. I then took a 9-month career break to go travelling around Australia and Bali, something I absolutely loved! During that time, I worked as an au pair and did 88 days of farming, where I packed apples and pears – all great experience!


Back to my passion and happy place – the Early Years classroom. I love being able to make the children feel safe and putting a smile on their face.?


Tickle

Tickle

Job Title: Pre Reception Teaching Assistant

Joined: 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions about St David's Prep

What is the Age Range of Children that St David's Prep accepts?

St David's Prep accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is St David's Prep Open?

St David's Prep 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 St David's Prep have capacity for?

St David's Prep has capacity for a total of 18 Children.

How far is St David's Prep to the centre of West Wickham?

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