Shapes Day Nursery

Business Details

Trusted Childcare & Early Learning in Surrey

At Shapes Day Nursery, we are dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where children thrive. As an independent family-run business operating three well-resourced nurseries in Surrey, we prioritise happiness, investment in facilities, and hands-on management. Our team of long-serving, passionate staff deliver exceptional childcare, combining experience with continuous improvement to foster each child's development. We focus on learning through play, tailored to individual needs, while maintaining open communication with families. Our heritage buildings feature stimulating spaces, including gardens and soft play areas, designed to inspire exploration and creativity.

We celebrate children's achievements and prepare them for school through a holistic approach that values social, emotional, and academic growth. With a commitment to transparency, we provide daily updates and involve parents in their child's journey. Our dedication to quality has earned recognition from Ofsted and heartfelt praise from families who describe our staff as 'like family'. We believe every child deserves a happy start, and our nurseries reflect this ethos in every detail.

Services

Baby Care Toddler Activities Preschool Education Outdoor Play Dance Classes Spanish Lessons Garden Exploration Soft Play Areas Catering Services Parent Communication

Highlights and features

We offer ongoing investment in high-quality facilities and resources
Our well-trained, long-term staff prioritise child-centred care
As a small family business, we provide direct access to managers
We focus on learning through play with tailored educational activities
Our nurseries feature spacious gardens and themed soft play areas

What people say

Very happy there Confident, happy child Genuinely happy Like family Excellent staff

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Services

Baby Centre

Our dedicated baby centres provide a nurturing environment for infants, with separate spaces for younger and older babies. Two spacious rooms offer sensory exploration, creative activities, and outdoor garden access. Staff deliver high-quality care, maintaining home routines while recording daily updates on feeds, sleeps, and nappy changes. The interactive setting encourages confidence-building through carefully planned play experiences.

Toddler Room

Spacious toddler rooms feature role-play areas, creative play zones, and physical development activities. Our parachute games and designated rest areas support holistic growth. Staff create age-appropriate challenges that stimulate development while fostering social skills through group interactions and structured learning opportunities tailored to 18-month to 2.5-year-olds.

Preschool Room

Our preschool curriculum covers all seven early years learning areas through engaging activities. Children explore art, ICT, and nature while developing literacy and numeracy skills. Weekly dance and Spanish lessons enhance cultural awareness. We focus on building confidence, communication, and independence to ensure smooth transitions to formal schooling environments.

Outdoor Garden

Large all-weather gardens feature pirate ships, climbing frames, and sensory planting areas. Children engage in sand/water play, construction activities, and seasonal exploration. The outdoor space supports physical development and imaginative play while teaching about nature through hands-on gardening and animal observation experiences.

Soft Play Area

Themed soft play environments with ball pools, slides, and building blocks develop motor skills. Under-the-sea and garden-themed zones encourage climbing, balancing, and cooperative play. The accessible design allows children to explore safely while developing spatial awareness and social interaction through shared play experiences.

People

Sue Richards

Owner

With decades of childcare experience since starting at age 16, Sue established Shapes Day Nursery after managing London nurseries to outstanding Ofsted standards. She oversees three Surrey locations, combining industry expertise with hands-on leadership to maintain exceptional care quality.

Questions

What age groups do you cater for?

We provide childcare for children aged 0–5 years across our baby centre, toddler rooms, nursery rooms, and preschool facilities.

Are meals provided?

Yes, all meals, snacks, and formula milks are included. Our on-site chef prepares balanced menus with vegetarian options and caters for dietary requirements.

What qualifications do your staff hold?

At least 60% of our team have professional childcare qualifications, with all staff holding enhanced DBS checks and first aid certifications.

How do you support school readiness?

Our preschool curriculum focuses on communication, physical development, and social skills through play-based learning, with Spanish lessons and dance classes enhancing educational preparation.

What security measures are in place?

We maintain high security with video entry systems, strict ID checks for child collection, and regular fire drills to ensure a safe environment.

Reviews (3)

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Herve Man

Jul 17, 2019 Report

Thank you for everything, the girls have been taken care so well! Lovely place, very understanding and caring

Fastwunz

Nov 18, 2017 Report

My son goes here. Sure its expensive (frankly the cost of childcare these days is utterly criminal), the staff are truly brilliant. Caring, personable, genuinely knowledgable and very responsible. Its clean, the food is good, breakfasts are clearly popular with the kids and you can drop off from 07:30 which helps parents who need to commute. Car parking is a right pain but thats not the nurseries fault. Overall Im mega impressed and if I have another, he/she will be going to shapes. I just wish it was cheaper ha! Bravo Sue and Faye.

Lyra

Aug 28, 2017 Report

My little brother goes here and he loves it. It's an amazing nursery with lovely dinners and lovely
staff. They do lots of fun activities and even have a garden. They do lots of art and craft and have a class bear and even have a party on Halloween. This was Lyra Hamilton reporting shapes Day Nursery.