apenn Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 My son has been offered places at both of these nurseries and I am at a complete impasse on this decision. They both have pros and cons, the major ones being that Eliot Bank has a better Ofsted report and Dulwich Wood has an amazing outdoor area.Anyone out there with experiences of both of these places that can offer a comparison? They both look like great options to me.Thanks,-A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 This is nothing more than my opinion, but at nursery level, I couldn't care less what OFSTED say (to be honest, I'm not really down with them at any level). I think the place where your child will be happiest and have most fun is the place to go.Our daughter also offered EB, but we're keeping her at the very old fashioned St Barts pre school in Sydenham, because she always comes out smiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 That and the fact that EB is an uphill mission that I don't really fancy every day in winter! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nubby'smums Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Our son has been at Dulwich Wood since September and loved it. He wasn't in any childcare before this, so we worried about him adjusting but there haven't been any tears at all and our alternative family was made to feel very welcome. Great resources and variety of opportunities there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apenn Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Thanks Otta and Nubby'smum. Getting there, commute, and getting childcare around the nursery hours are my other main considerations. Either way there is a big hill in one direction! I'm in agreement with you about Ofsted reports Otta. I think impression and atmosphere are the main deciding factors - but both left a good impression on me. Personally, I'm leaning toward Dulwich Wood as it seemed more spacious, had a more relaxed atmosphere when I visited, and you just can't beat their outdoor play area. There's always EB for primary . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Exactly. EB is manic, as is any primary school, and I think pre school should be a bit more chilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hi there - as with above I would put Ofsted report aside and go with your gut / heart. Dulwich Wood has superb reputation and I think outdoor area very important. Speak soon, E x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderpaul Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 You can also try Lammas Green on Sydenham Hill which has longer hours than EB and has the use of the green. It feeds kids to EB and Fairlawn amongst others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apenn Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks Esme and Borderpaul. Hadn't heard of Lammas Green- will check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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