Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

Alderwood Children's Centre, Rainham Close, London SE9 2JH
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Care Provided by Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 6
  • Total Places for Children
  • 25
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays
  • Parking
  • There is plenty of free parking along Plaistowe Road and residential roads close by.


Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre Reviews (12)

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Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre has a Review Score of 10 (9.979) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre has 12 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery with great facilities and different activities every day, they are inclusive of all children, aged 2-5 years, SEN children included. Staff are super friendly and very helpful when needed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team are amazing. My daughter settled in very quickly. She always look forward to go to nursery which is lovely as you know your child is enjoying her time there. The staff are helpful and informative so it give me the confidence that my child is at the right place for her development. In the last
6 months, we have seen lots of good changes (speech and good engagement) in her and the confidence she has is amazing.

Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

We have lots of strategies to support early communication, it's great to hear that you have seen such fantastic progress in 6 months. The team will be thrilled to read your review and that your daughter loves coming to Crafty Wizards. If you aren't aware we have an evening Snow-Much-Fun event for children aged 1-8 years old, speak to us to find out more. Thank you for taking the time to write your magical review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Crafty Wizards since September 2024 and I couldn't be happier with the service provided. She had never been away from close family members before nursery so I was really nervous about the transition, but she absolutely loves nursery. I can't thank the staff enough for how well
they run the nursery. I would massively recommend Crafty Wizards to anyone considering choosing a private nursery.

Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

We love that your daughter loves nursery! The team work hard to make early years fun and stimulating in a warm and supportive environment. As a small set of pre-schools, we like to think that we offer the personal touch. We look forward to our Christmas festivities at pre-school and the magical things that we have planned in 2025! We are also having evening sessions to give you the magic of time over this busy festive period. Thank you for your wand-erful review, this will give our Alderwood team some more sparkle to fuel their magic!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Crafty Wizards since April 2024. I couldn't be happier with everything, she absolutely loves nursery and the staff are outstanding. I recommend Crafty Wizards so much, the staff make a beautiful environment for the children to learn and thrive.

Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

Thank you! We're so happy your little wizard thrives at Crafty Wizards! Our amazing team work hard to create a magical learning environment where every child shines.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Crafty Wizards is a amazing pre-school. It is really helping my son come in to his own and they have really helped him with his speech. They always go above and beyond for the children, would highly recommend them.

Reply from Management team, Magical Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

Thank you for the enchanting review! We're thrilled your son loves Crafty Wizards and we're helping him shine! It's magical to see his speech blossom! Our wonderful team weave unique strategies, songs and stories to unlock every child's voice. Every day is an adventure, filled with messy play potions, outdoor explorations, and creativity! Thank you for sharing your little wizard with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 grandchildren go to this nursery always have lots of activities inside and outside staff very friendly brilliant with the children messy play quiet area which is good if they need to relax lots of reassurance and support.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre for the lovely and caring teachers, for its bright and engaging space, for the activities they do every day which are shared with parents on a social media private group etc. So happy that my little one is attending this nursery.
A big thank you to all staff members for your dedication and support.

Reply from Management team, Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

Wow, thank you for such a magical review. Five stars in all areas. We love making learning magical! We offer holiday clubs during the school holidays too for 2-8-year-olds. We have an exciting range of activities planned, look out for more information and follow us on socials. We love this time of year, watching our caterpillars transform into butterflies, our sports week coming up next half term where we go to the park, along with trips there for forest school sessions, our graduation... Thank you for taking the time to write your review, it gives our team extra sparkle!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Crafty Wizards are amazing. My daughter had such a good first day and felt so welcomed. They are professional, helpful and informative, and we felt relaxed and confident leaving our little one to have a fab day. She talked about her day to us the whole way home!

Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

Thank you! We're thrilled your daughter had a great first day. Our team aims for a welcoming, professional atmosphere. It's heartening to hear she felt relaxed and eager to share her day with you. We look forward to more magical days ahead! Have you seen our holiday club that starting next week? We have an amazing program planned. We pride ourselves in being more that a holiday club. Please email us for more information


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They’ve always been patient with my son. They have such amazing little day trips, a brilliant nursery and staff overall. The manager has listened to any questions or queries I’ve had with no problems and always puts me at ease.

Reply from Crafty Wizards Team, Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

Thank you for your delightful review of Crafty Wizards Pre-School! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with us. Patience is indeed a magical quality, and we're delighted that our team has shown such patience and care with your son. Creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued is our top priority. We're delighted that you've enjoyed our amazing day trips! Providing enchanting experiences beyond the classroom is something we're truly passionate about. Our manager and the entire staff team are dedicated to ensuring that every parent feels heard and supported. We're so glad to hear that our manager has been attentive to your questions and concerns, putting you at ease every step of the way. Building strong connections with our families is a cornerstone of our ethos, and we're grateful for the trust you've placed in us. Our manager would love to speak to you in areas where we didn't get 5 stars, we aim to get 5 stars in all areas.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is an excellent start for learning for toddlers. The staff are also very supportive of both the child and their parents. The facilities are adequate for kids’ learning and play. Our child appears to be well taken care of while in their supervision. And they provide regular updates on our
child’s development.

Reply from Crafty Wizards Team, Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

5 glorious stars in all areas! Thank you for your enchanting review of Crafty Wizards Pre-School! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experiences. Providing an excellent start for learning is our priority. Our staff are supportive of both children and parents. Have you tried our holiday club? Our x2-week Easter holiday club is for all children 2-8 years old. We have magical-themed days with a range of messy, creative, physical activities based on books and popular TV characters. There's lots of chocolate this holiday too! Your child's well-being is paramount, and we're glad you feel they're well taken care of. We provide regular updates on their development. Thank you for choosing Crafty Wizards Pre-School for your child's magical journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had three children I can easily say that I have never had such a positive experience with a child care setting. They are a beautifully positive and caring set of practitioners and they offer the most incredible value with all the work they do to develop the children. If I could give it 10 stars
I would.

Reply from Crafty Wizards Team, Management at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

'Never had such a positive experience with a childcare setting' Wow! We're over the moon to hear about your positively magical experience at Crafty Wizards Pre-School. Our caring team works tirelessly to nurture young wizards and witches, offering incredible value and development. Have you tried our hourly bookable Kids Play Now CLub for 1-8-year-olds, mornings all year around? Or our holiday club? Email us to find out more: manageracc@craftywizardspreschools.com Thank you for entrusting us with your children's magical journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely bright and open play area. Lovely staff, always approachable, information always given on events and any mishaps endured while attending, my granddaughter loves coming and looks forward to playing and painting!

Reply from Matthew Byrne, Director at Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

5 glowing stars, thank you! We have been busy with our holiday club this week and are looking forward to our term of celebrations. We have lots of magical opportunities planned for this term, we start off by looking at our pumpkin carving entries! Have you seen our new display in the Children's Centre and our share a book initiative? Come and speak with us to find out more. Thank you for taking the time to write this review, it means a lot to our small, family style set of pre-schools.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.979)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.979) out of 10 for Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre 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 4.979 for Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.979

  • 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 Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre 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 25 number of registered child places is 5, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre accepts?

Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre Open?

Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre have capacity for?

Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre has capacity for a total of 25 Children.

How far is Crafty Wizards Pre-School - Alderwood Children's Centre to the centre of London?

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