1st Place at The Elephant (Nursery)
1st Place runs two nurseries—Chumleigh Gardens in Burgess Park and The Elephant near Elephant & Castle—offering full and part‑time childcare from 8 am to 6 pm. Fees include freshly prepared meals, snacks and reusable nappies, and the setting offers 15‑ and 30‑hour government‑funded places. Both sites provide spacious rooms, sensory areas, gardens and a forest school. The curriculum is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy; practitioners see children as competent individuals and encourage hands‑on exploration and child‑led learning while delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. Typical days blend indoor and outdoor play, circle times, trips to the library and theatre, and shared family meals. The team works closely with parents—home visits support the settling‑in process, and families can view observations via a secure app.
Nurturing, Reggio‑Emilia‑inspired and community‑focused.
Parents mention the caring, attentive staff, varied activities and trips, and an approach that follows each child’s interests. They appreciate strong communication and feel their children are encouraged to be independent and creative.
No significant negative feedback noted.
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1st Place UK provides early education and support to local families with children under five in the London Borough of Southwark.1st Place runs two nurseries—Chumleigh Gardens in Burgess Park and The Elephant near Elephant & Castle—offering full and part‑time childcare from 8 am to 6 pm. Fees include freshly prepared meals, snacks and reusable nappies, and the setting offers 15‑ and 30‑hour government‑funded places. Both sites provide spacious rooms, sensory areas, gardens and a forest school. The curriculum is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy; practitioners see children as competent individuals and encourage hands‑on exploration and child‑led learning while delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. Typical days blend indoor and outdoor play, circle times, trips to the library and theatre, and shared family meals. The team works closely with parents—home visits support the settling‑in process, and families can view observations via a secure app.