Opening hours
N/A
A's Pre-School & Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
Number of places
75 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Redbridge
About this day nursery
A's Pre-School & Day Nursery, established in 2019, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 1 to 4 years, operating year-round. Awarded a 'Good' rating by Ofsted in January 2022, the nursery excels in creating a positive and supportive atmosphere where children arrive happy and settled, confidently engaging with their surroundings and peers.
The curriculum is designed to cover all areas of learning, focusing on developing essential skills for school readiness. Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those needing extra help, collaborating with other professionals to enrich vocabulary through a varied curriculum.
Children who speak English as an additional language receive strong support, with multilingual staff skilled in fostering communication. The nursery makes the most of outdoor opportunities for learning and independence, including daily outings where children explore and ask questions, such as during walks to the recycling centre.
Staff are attentive to individual needs, planning engaging and challenging activities that encourage physical play and muscle strengthening, like climbing and balancing. Parents have particularly commended the progress their children make in communication, language, confidence, and independence.
The manager and staff work collaboratively to ensure a high quality of provision, continuously making positive changes and providing an exciting space for children to explore and learn.
Our ethos
A's Pre-School & Day Nursery emphasises learning through play and interaction, aiming to promote a well-rounded start to education and prepare children for their future academic journeys. They are committed to providing a supportive and engaging atmosphere.
What it's like
Children arrive at nursery happy and settled, confidently negotiating stairs and greeting friends and staff warmly. They receive strong support and reassurance, fostering confidence, positive behaviour, and emotional well-being. Older children show genuine kindness and respect towards younger or more reserved peers.
Good Ofsted ratingStrong SEND supportOutdoor learningPositive behaviourEffective communication
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Age range
0-4
Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
N/A
Staff
N/A
Waitlist
N/A
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for A's Pre-School & Day Nursery
Last inspected 18 January 2022 · Catherine Greene
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive at nursery happy and settled, confidently negotiating stairs and greeting friends and staff warmly. They receive strong support and reassurance, fostering confidence, positive behaviour, and emotional well-being. Older children show genuine kindness and respect towards younger or more reserved peers.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff have worked well with the local early years team to meet the actions arising from the previous inspection.
- Staff have fully considered the organisation of transition times, including lunchtime, to enhance this valuable experience for all children.
- The nursery environment provides an exciting and welcoming space for children to explore.
- Staff know the children well and plan activities that interest and challenge them appropriately.
- Staff encourage children to play physically and strengthen their muscles.
Areas to develop
- 1embed the system for monitoring the quality of provision, including the recently introduced opportunities for staff to observe each other to improve their practice, so that teaching is consistently of a high standard
- 2continue to improve the existing good systems for communication to further enhance effective information-sharing with all parents.
Inspection #10207493 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say that the levels of progress their children have made since starting at the setting, particularly in their communication and language, confidence and independence, are greatly appreciated.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may need extra help in their learning and development are well supported. Staff work effectively with other professionals, and they use guidance to skilfully develop children's vocabulary by planning a rich and varied curriculum.
Outdoor space
Staff make the most of every opportunity outdoors to promote children's learning and independence. Children explore and ask questions as they walk to the recycling centre during daily outings.
Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022
Date: August 2021
- January 2022Good
- August 2021Inadequate
Frequently asked about A's Pre-School & Day Nursery
About the setting
A's Pre-School & Day Nursery registered in 2019 and is situated in the London Borough of Redbridge. The nursery operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It employs 12 members of staff, including managers, one of whom is qualified at level 4, with others holding relevant childcare qualifications at levels 3, 2 or 1. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.
- URN
- 2521341
- Registered person
- A's Nurseries Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Inadequate
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