Wonder Zone Nursery

26 Deepdene Road, Welling DA16 3QL
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9.9 13 Reviews
  • Wonder Zone Nursery, Welling
Wonder Zone Nursery is an independent, family run, family focused nursery in the heart of the Welling community.

The nursery aims to be a place for families to access quality affordable childcare, with high aspirations for children to grow and learn while in their care.

Smaller size and capacity allows the staff to develop relationships with both children and parents as they journey through the setting.

Care Provided by Wonder Zone Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Wonder Zone Nursery Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Dan Connold (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 30
  • 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 & between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Wonder Zone Nursery

  • 2025 - £75 Full Day (11 hrs) or £40 Half Day (5 hrs)


    Offering 9 months plus / 2 years / 3 & 4 years funding places
    Sibling Discount available


  • Parking
  • They have parking available for parents & visitors, via Edmunds Road, DA16 3PJ.


9.9

Wonder Zone Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wonder Zone Nursery has 13 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are young and careful with kids. They give them enough attention and organise lots of different games throughout the day to entertain kids. I recommend to my friends as they have young children as well. My friends booked their kid and already started nursery at the same place as our kid at Wonder
Zone Nursery. So far so good team Wonder Zone, keep up the good work and I will keep spreading good words about you!

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We have enjoyed caring for your child and seeing them settle and grow. Thanks also for referring your friends, it is always great to have personal recommendations of the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonder Zone has been a lovely nursery. As a mother that was so nervous to leave my daughter they made the transition so much easier. My daughter has settled so well and really enjoys her time there. They care so much for the children and want them to be happy and to reach their full potential. Above
all they are such lovely people which is hard to come across! I am so glad I found this nursery.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. It has been lovely to see your daughter settle and enjoy her time at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 12-month old daughter has attended Wonder Zone Nursery since September 2024 and I am so pleased with how well she has settled in, she is always smiling on drop-off. I feel listened to and supported by all the staff and I have no doubt that my daughter is receiving the best care which has been a great
reassurance as an anxious mum. The app is regularly updated by staff, with photos posted from time to time which is always nice to see. Thank you to the team for all that you do!

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, your daughter has settled really well and is a joy to look after, thank you for trusting us with her care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the nursery Mid July 24 and my family and I were nervous as he'd not been around anyone other than close family. We needed a nursery that was close to grandparents. Diversity was very important to us. My son took a while to settle in but the nursery was very good at helping with the process
- and keeping us updated on his daily progress through the app (comments, pictures) but also via a detailed handover at pick-up times. Communication has been brilliant- His Keyworkers have been great at building rapport with him and I - where I've gained their trust in leaving my 23-month-old in their care. My son has progressed, in terms of development and character - we've taken things step by step as each child responds to change differently. The manager has been quick at responding to queries. In general I'd praise the staff who work there. Positive experience so far from an apprehensive parent.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Our team have loved getting to know your son, and it has been great to see his confidence grow. Thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very loving and caring to the children. They update us with all the information regarding our daughter. Our daughter seems to settle very quickly at Wonder Zone. She is happy to go to the nursery. She is learning something new every time she goes to her nursery. Highly recommend Wonder
Zone Nursery to the parents.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

We're so glad your daughter is enjoying nursery, our team have loved getting to know her and taking care of her.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and pay attention to every child. My daughter has changed for the better since she started here. I will recommend Wonder Zone Nursery to parents.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and we love looking after your daughter.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going here since April 2024.
Since then he's come on so well with everything. His speech has become a lot more pronounced and he can string sentences together.
His eating has become more varied and loves to have a lot of different foods at home now.
I love that you can see what he's
doing and what time things are happening.
The staff are amazing so friendly and provide you with so much information.
I've had to up the days that he goes and he is loving it more than anything.
I'm looking forward to him moving up into preschool.
I can't praise them enough here so happy that I have sent him to Wonder Zone.
Thank you.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, the team love caring for your son at nursery and it has been lovely to see him develop and grow.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

May was our second month there and you would think my daughter had been there a year; friendly and chatty to all the staff, playing with her peers and just having the time of her life.
The staff are absolutely amazing. They are well versed in the EYFS and are clear about what my child can do and what
they're working on, all in the name of play.
The chef creates lovely menus and the variety is so good, that she loves (and eats) everything that's made!
While the outdoor space isn't 'extremely' spacious they make good use of what they have with a lot of creative play areas and I love they go out in nearly all the weather.
The app is something else! Live updates, notes, photos, it's so great to check in and see what she's been up to in the day.
Overall I am so pleased with this place and couldn't imagine going anywhere else. Thank you Wonder Zone.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, the team love caring for your daughter at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nice nursery and staff. Small but friendly environment and our son seems to be enjoying his time there and developing well. The nursery is new and growing fairly fast with new children joining. We receive regular updates on the app and our son tells us lots about the fun activities he does and often
comes home with some of his drawings and paintings etc.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, the team love caring for your son at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing service! The nursery has helped my three-year-old son with his food aversion, and he is now able to eat so many things thanks to the encouragement received at the nursery. The team is very friendly and professional. The Wonder Zone Nursery at Welling has been an excellent choice!

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we have really enjoyed seeing him continuing to develop at mealtimes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery! Bright and brand new, lovely staff, great range of toys and activities, healthy meals and snacks. They post online updates with pictures, videos and have a live feed of what he’s up to when he’s there. They take great care of my baby boy.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, the team love caring for your son at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery been there since February, very friendly staff easy to access online app which they update all the time with many photos. Have access to the menus which are very healthy foods and a balanced diet. Outside space is large with many activities for the children.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, the team love caring for your son at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very pleased and impressed with the care my son receives at Wonder Zone Nursery. It is located in a calm place away from the busy streets but easily accessible as well. The staff are approachable, attentive and nurturing. The settling-in session before starting helped him to settle well with his
key person. Even the freshly prepared meals menu is unique each day. The staff encouraged and supported his potty training with tips to follow at home, and it is going very well without much hassle. At collection time, the staff gives a clear and detailed report of the activities that he did throughout the day. We also receive a live feed on the app regarding meals, toileting, photos of the day's activities etc. At Wonder Zone Nursery, they follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and we receive feedback on the achievements. My kid comes home very happy and I feel safe to send him to Wonder Zone.

Reply from Dan, Nursery Manager at Wonder Zone Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, the team love caring for your son at nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.891)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10 for Wonder Zone 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.891 for Wonder Zone Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (139 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.891

  • 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 Wonder Zone Nursery is based on 13 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 13 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 (9)

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Layo & Olu

Job Title: Nursery Directors

Joined: 2022

Layo & Olu own the nursery and are parents themselves.


They have experienced the journey of families in their Early Years first-hand as parents to 4 children, all whom attended nurseries, they are passionate to see Wonder Zone provide this key service to families while remaining community and family-centred.


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Dan

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Dan has 13 years of experience in Education and Childcare, having worked his way up from an apprentice at larger chain settings. He has extensive experience in supporting SEN and working in partnership with families to achieve the best outcomes for the children.


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Mireille

Job Title: Deputy Manager Under 2's

Joined: 2024

Mireille has substantial experience in Early Years with a deep passion for Under 2's.
Having lived locally in the nursery for many years and being an active of the community, Mireille is excited to give back to the local families of Welling.


Mireille oversees the Health & Safety of the setting, working closely with wider management, the kitchen and the team to make sure the nursery is the safest place for the children at Wonder Zone.


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Elise

Job Title: Deputy Manager Over 2's

Joined: 2024

Elise has worked in Early Years since college, with experience in all age groups, including in a school environment.
As a parent herself Elise knows the value of good parent partnership, which is vital in her role of Nursery SENCo to help ensure all our children get the best education start in life.


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Ria

Job Title: Deputy Manager Over 3's

Joined: 2024

Ria has worked in childcare for over 10 years and enjoys seeing children learn and grow. Having a child who has been at nursery, Ria knows a varied curriculum is key to ensure children are School Ready.


Ria oversees our curriculum delivery in all rooms and helps ensure practitioners plan age-appropriate, challenging activities around the children's interests.


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Jannet

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Jannet works in our Over 3's as a Senior Practitioner, supporting Sunflowers and other rooms in the absence of their Leads.


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Chandana

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Chandana joined our team in 2024 and has already gone from Relief Team to a permanent member of team within Buttercups Room.


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Lily

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Trainee)

Joined: 2024

Lily was one of the first team to join Wonder Zone and since starting has began her Level 3 practitioner training. She is based on Tulips.


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Vilma

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner & Relief Chef

Joined: 2025

Vilma has a background in catering but with a passion to see children happy and cared for. She supports the rooms during lunch breaks and helps in the kitchen whenever required.


Frequently Asked Questions about Wonder Zone Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Wonder Zone Nursery accepts?

Wonder Zone Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wonder Zone Nursery Open?

Wonder Zone 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 Wonder Zone Nursery have capacity for?

Wonder Zone Nursery has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Wonder Zone Nursery to the centre of Welling?

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