The Fun Factory
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Woking for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2022. Open since 2012, with 33 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Surrey
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Surrey from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
GU22 0AQWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 27 September 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are warmly welcomed into this friendly nursery. They continuously demonstrate how much they enjoy attending through their broad smiles, playfulness and positive attitudes to learning. Children are curious and confident when exploring the environment. They are content and display a strong sense of belonging. Children have secure and trusting bonds with the staff, who are caring and patient in their approach. Attachments in the baby room are particularly strong. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. This helps children to prepare for their future learning and the eventual transition to school.
Children's physical development is well promoted. They benefit from the large spaces both indoors and outdoors. Children actively explore the garden. They confidently tip coloured water from one container into another, adding glitter to make a magic potion. Children run around outside and squeal in delight while playing a game of Halloween dressing up. They listen carefully and follow instructions given by staff. Children understand the expectations of them and why rules are in place.
Children are supported well to learn about their feelings and emotions through books and conversations. Staff are good role models and teach children about kindness and respect, using their 'golden rules'. Older children are considerate towards younger children. They play cooperatively together and share resources well.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help staff develop effective questioning techniques to further enhance children's critical thinking and extend their learning to the highest level - improve how activities are planned and organised to further develop children's understanding of mathematics, especially with older children.
- 27 September 2022Good
- 16 December 2016Good
- 8 July 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Fun Factory
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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