The Marmalade Caterpillar
The Marmalade Caterpillar is a nursery school for children from the ages of 2-5 years. It is situated in Balham.
They aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to all children. The school uses both Montessori and traditional methods. Peripatetic teachers visit to give music, French and ballet lessons. They celebrate festivals and important religious events. Staff are well qualified and extremely professional providing a very safe environment for all the children. They were judged outstanding by Ofsted on their last inspection.
Please contact the Marmalade Schools for further information or to arrange a visit.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Titta Burgess
- Contact Position
- Registrar
- Telephone
- 020 8265 5224
- marmaladeschools@gmail.com
- Website
- www.marmaladeschools.co.uk
Where to go
- Address
-
St. Judes Church
Heslop Road
London
- Postcode
- SW12 8EG
- Get directions
- Notes
Buses: 155, 249, 319 and 355
Underground: Balham
Rail: Balham
Costs
- Details
- Please contact the registrar for an uptodate fee schedule
Inclusion Information
Wheelchair Access
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Details
- These areas are wheelchair accessible: main entrance, eating facilities, changing facilities, toilets and play facilities.
Special Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Experience with
-
Global Delay
Aspergers Syndrome
Downs syndrome
Development delay
Autism spectrum - Details
- Staff are confident and have experience with: behaviour management, administering medication, toilet assistance, epipens, feeding difficulties, epilepsy medication and signing/Makaton. Please contact us to discuss other needs
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Experience with
- Yes
- Details
- Caters for halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic meals and allergies. Children bring their own packed lunch. Nut-free zone. Snacks only: milk, water, fruit, vegetables, cheese cucumber.
Cultural Provisions
- Has Provision
- Yes
- Experience with
-
Yes
Something Else - Details
- Welcomes children from all backgrounds. Activities reflect wide ranging cultures. Cultures are reflected in toys, books & images. Relationships with parents are developed respecting belief systems.
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Yes
- Details
- Please contact the registrar
Funded Places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
Additional 15 Hours (30 Hour Offer)
- 3- and 4-year-old
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
-
Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday - Friday 8:45am 4:00pm - Facilities
-
Songs and rhymes
Arts and crafts
Maths
Games
Dance
Quiet area
Visits and outings
Montessori equipment
Ballet sessions
Gardening
Disabled access
Music
Rough and tumble
Dressing up
Play equipment indoor and outdoor
Sand and water play
Books
Out-door play
Toys for children with visual impairments
Computer
Toys for children with physical limitations
Playground
large open plan space
Toys for children with hearing impairments
Kitchen and cooking
Toys for children with developmental disabilities
Acting
School Pickups
- Offers pickups
- No
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- 2702411
- Search for latest inspection report at Ofsted
Last updated: 22 Feb 2024
