A welcoming word from our Clapham nursery manager!
“Welcome to Raphael Nursery in Clapham!”
We provide a loving and nurturing environment where our children are at the heart of our family-oriented approach. Our bilingual setting enriches the educational experience, and our little guinea pigs add an extra touch of love and joy to our nursery. We can’t wait to meet you and show you more about what makes our nursery so special.
Jane
Our dedicated Clapham nursery team leaders
Sandra
Manager
From the moment Sandra joined Raphael Nursery, she felt right at home. With many years of experience she has progressed from nursery assistant all the way up to nursery manager starting at her aunt’s bilingual nursery. She continued her career across various settings, consistently demonstrating loyalty and unwavering commitment. She brings to our family nursery both expertise and heart to all she does. She is truly committed to supporting our children, families, and staff and to being an inspiring leader for all. Her dedication nurtures a caring space where children feel safe, valued, and able to thrive. You’ll often find her spending time in the rooms, building strong bonds with the children and guiding her team with care and encouragement.
Jane
Manager Assistant
Since Jane joined Raphael Nursery, she has been an integral part of our nursery. Initially deputy manager, she has recently been promoted to manager. Her kindness, smile, and enthusiasm brighten up the nursery. Jane has accumulated long years of experience in childcare, having started her career as a nursery practitioner. She is passionate about her job and demonstrates exceptional care and love for our staff, children and their families.
A place for your child to thrive
We are excited to share some delightful photos of our nursery, capturing the joyful and nurturing environment we have created for our children.
Unlocking potential through enriching experiences
Weekly dance classes
We offer a weekly extracurricular activity focused on physical development, ensuring that our children enjoy a balanced and active routine.
Weekly local outings
In addition to their daily garden time, our older children will engage in regular external activities at least twice a week. These outings may include visits to the park, the library, or to different shops in the local community.
Educational outings & fun events
We also organise fun and educational outings like farm visits and fire station tours to explore the world, learn about careers, and interact with the community around the children.
Discover the excellence of our Clapham Nursery
Our Clapham nursery has received a Good rating from Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to providing high quality care and education. Read the full report to learn more about our exceptional standards.
“Staff have high expectations of children. Children are safe and very happy at this nurturing and stimulating nursery.”
“Staff develop strong relationships with parents. They keep them well informed about their children’s development.”
“The manager and the staff have created a strong sense of community within the nursery. Parents comment about the warm and caring atmosphere.”
