Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare & Preschool Services in Surbiton
We established Advantage Day Nursery in 2003 with a clear vision to redefine childcare standards through innovative design and quality care. Our purpose-built facility in Surbiton offers inclusive nursery and pre-school education for children aged 3 months to statutory school age. Our team of fully qualified carers undergoes continuous professional development, ensuring we deliver cutting-edge childcare practices aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The nursery features air-conditioned classrooms, three all-weather gardens, a dedicated sensory room, and a bespoke soft-play area designed to stimulate children's development. We prioritise nutritional excellence through freshly prepared meals by an award-winning chef, while our secure environment with high visibility and strict staff ratios provides complete peace of mind.Our unique Advantage Curriculum integrates 12 key themes to support learning through play, complemented by Forest School sessions that foster confidence and environmental awareness. We maintain open communication with parents through Tapestry learning journeys and regular newsletters, ensuring families remain integral to their child's developmental journey. Our commitment to quality has earned us consistent recognition, including 100% parent recommendation rates and multiple awards for our educational approach and culinary excellence.
Services
Day Nursery
Preschool Education
Forest School Program
Nutritional Meals
Special Educational Needs Support
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Award-winning inclusive nursery with 100% parent recommendation rate
- Experienced team with ongoing professional development and Ofsted checks
- Purpose-built facility with three all-weather gardens and sensory room
- Nutritious meals freshly prepared on-site by award-winning chef
- Secure environment with 1:3 staff-to-child ratios and UV-filtered canopies
What people say
Award-winning inclusive nursery
Bright and welcoming environment
Experienced and caring staff
Excellent communication with parents
Nutritious meals prepared on-site
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery provides full-time and part-time care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The purpose-built facility features age-specific classrooms with dedicated nappy-changing areas and children's bathrooms. Each room contains carefully selected toys and equipment that stimulate development at every stage, while our spacious parking and reception areas ensure smooth drop-offs and pick-ups.
Preschool Education
Our preschool education follows the Advantage Curriculum integrated with EYFS standards. Children engage in play-based learning through 12 key themes that develop essential skills for school readiness. Forest School sessions enhance emotional development and independence, while Tapestry learning journeys keep parents actively involved in tracking their child's progress through photos and videos.
Forest School Program
The Forest School program offers off-site nature exploration for preschool children. This unique educational approach builds confidence through risk assessment in natural environments while fostering environmental awareness. Sessions include bug hunting, outdoor cooking, and nature-based play that provide endless learning opportunities beyond traditional classroom settings.
Nutritional Meals
Our award-winning chef prepares balanced meals daily using fresh local ingredients. Menus include hidden vegetables in main dishes with separate side servings, while babies receive pureed versions of adult meals. The nut-free environment accommodates special dietary requirements, and meal times promote social interaction through family-style dining with staff and children eating together.
Special Educational Needs Support
As a local inclusion hub for SEN, we provide tailored support for children with complex needs. Our qualified staff work closely with parents to create individualized care plans while sensory room facilities offer calming environments for children with special requirements. The inclusive approach ensures all children participate fully in nursery activities.
People
Hazel
Nursery Manager
Hazel has led Advantage Day Nursery since its 2003 inception, applying her extensive childcare expertise to create the award-winning facility. She oversees daily operations, staff development, and curriculum implementation while maintaining close parent communication through regular updates and open-door policy.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children from 3 months old up to statutory school age, with age-specific facilities and staff ratios for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
How do you ensure child safety?
Our purpose-built nursery features high visibility areas, secure UV-filtered outdoor spaces, and 1:3 staff-to-child ratios. All staff undergo DBS checks with regular fire drills and safety procedures.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, offering flexible full-time or part-time care options to accommodate working parents' schedules.
Do you cater for special dietary needs?
Yes, our award-winning chef prepares vegetarian options and caters for special dietary requirements while maintaining a nut-free environment for all children.
How do you involve parents in their child's development?
We use Tapestry online learning journeys to share photos and videos, provide regular progress updates, and maintain open communication through our nursery manager's accessible approach.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Three all-weather gardens feature artificial grass, climbing frames, water play areas, and a roof garden with panoramic views, supporting physical development and nature exploration.
Reviews (5)
Kim S.
Feb 22, 2021
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Our daughter attended Advantage for over 1.5 years and she left for school in September 2020 with lots of confidence and skills that she had gained from her time there. It is a big nursery, but it has the feel of a much smaller setting because of the excellent room and reception staff. The quality of the facilities and toys is brilliant and they take pride in maintaining equipment, revamping outdoor spaces and areas. In our daughters preschool room, the staff/key-workers were stable for the whole year so we were met by the same friendly faces every day who knew our daughter well and took fantastic
Alana Browne
Dec 24, 2020
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Advantage day nursery is a very good nursery with very friendly and professional staff. I have put 2 of my daughters in the nursery, one being 14 years old now and 1 being 2 years old who is currently attending the nursery. The staff have always gone above and beyond to make my daughters feel settled and safe. I would highly recommend this nursery to others and have done over the years.
Emily Tye
Nov 10, 2020
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Both of my children attended Advantage for a number of years, the youngest leaving for school in September. I cannot rate the nursery highly enough!! Excellent play areas both inside and outside, fantastic staff, yummy food and a singing chef - what more could your children want!
Nicole Hull
Jun 21, 2020
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Both my children went to Advantage (one boy and one girl) and both absolutely loved their time there. The staff were always accommodating and helpful and clearly genuinely really care about the kids. Dont be put off by the exterior look and the size of the building; have a look inside before passing judgement. There are really good amenities for the kids but also the parents such as ample parking which many other nurseries in the area dont have. I have often recommended Advantage to other parents.
Raminta Chawla
Aug 29, 2019
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Had a mixed experience. Nursery was clean and sparking, and food menu looked amazing. Having said that, my daughter didnt have a single good week there. She was a good eater at home but we had several days when she would not eat even a mouthful there. From what heard from other parents (and apologetic staff), many babies rejected the food as menu was too complex for their palette. Plus she was always having one infection after another. The size of their rooms were too big (15-20 in a room!) so more germs than a room with fewer number of kids. Took her off to another nursery and she was much better
