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Adventures Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2023)
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4.6(30 parent reviews)
·1 Spearpoint Gardens, Ilford, IG2 7SX · Redbridge
Number of places
42 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Redbridge

About this day nursery

Adventures Day Nursery offers a stimulating and secure setting where children from birth to five years old are encouraged to flourish. The nursery is committed to creating a nurturing environment that feels like a second home, fostering happiness and relaxation to ignite a lifelong passion for learning.

They believe in the importance of parental involvement, welcoming families to be an active part of their child's care and educational journey. Their approach balances structured activities with child-led exploration, tailoring experiences to individual needs and interests.

The nursery prides itself on its dedicated staff, who provide attentive care and support children in reaching their developmental milestones. A strong emphasis is placed on healthy eating, with all meals prepared fresh on-site, contributing to the children's overall well-being and development.

The nursery also maintains a robust funding policy, clearly outlining how government entitlements are applied and ensuring transparency for parents.

Our ethos

We Provide A safe, vibrant and interactive learning environment and believe that your little adventurer will thrive in this setting. We want our parents to feel happy and secure in the knowledge that their child is in safe hands. We Value And include parents as part of our everyday practice, encouraging them to embrace being involved in their children’s care and education whilst we provide a friendly and compassionate home from home experience with familiar people you can trust. We believe Children learn best and thrive when they are happy and relaxed which fosters a genuine curiosity and love of learning that can last a lifetime. To achieve this, Adventures will provide a balance of activities that are responsive to the needs and abilities of every child. This will be based on the choices of the children and their individual learning needs, along with our aspirations for what they can achieve and what they may enjoy.

What it's like

Staff have very high expectations for children's learning and development and provide a well-planned curriculum based on what children know and need to learn next. Children are happy, well settled and curious, form strong relationships with key persons and peers, and are actively engaged and concentrated in their learning.

A creative, safe environmentFocus on parent involvementHealthy meals cooked on-siteDedicated and qualified staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on daily attendance from two to five days per week. The nursery operates year-round for 52 weeks, offering standard rate structures as well as government-funded options. Funding can be stretched over 51 weeks or taken term-time over 38 weeks, with additional charges for food and consumables.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Daily Rate£82 / day
  • Full Time Monthly Rate (with discount)£1676.66 / month
  • 4 Days Monthly Rate£1421.33 / month
  • 3 Days Monthly Rate£1066 / month
  • 2 Days Monthly Rate£710.66 / month

Good to know

  • Full fees are charged for 52 weeks per year.
  • No reductions or refunds are given for bank holidays, staff training, sickness, or holidays.
  • Funding can be stretched over 51 weeks or taken as a 38-week term-time contract.
  • Additional charges apply for food and consumables on funded hours.
  • Hours attended in excess of funded hours are charged at an hourly rate.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks provided, cooked on-site. Individual dietary needs catered for.

Opening hours

8.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Adventures Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 August 2023 · Laura Coletti

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Staff have very high expectations for children's learning and development and provide a well-planned curriculum based on what children know and need to learn next. Children are happy, well settled and curious, form strong relationships with key persons and peers, and are actively engaged and concentrated in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have very high expectations for children's learning and development.
  • A well-planned curriculum based on children's starting points and next steps.
  • Children are extremely well behaved and form strong relationships with staff and peers.
  • Staff provide rich, exciting and imaginative learning opportunities.
  • Children with SEND make excellent progress supported by an effective SENCo.
Inspection #10301269 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make excellent progress from their initial starting points. The SENCo provides very good support and meets regularly with staff to ensure targets for children are focused and ambitious.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a rich outdoor play environment which they risk assess, and staff teach them how to play safely and minimise accidents. Children enjoy balancing on beams, running and climbing, and staff champion physical development across all age groups.

Parent Reviews of Adventures Day Nursery

4.6
(30)
Khadijah Noor
3 months ago

From the very beginning, this nursery has been absolutely amazing. Kim and Annabel were incredibly supportive and accommodating, really going out of their way to help with the days I needed. Their kindness and flexibility made such a difference and instantly made us feel valued as a family. From my first visit, I just knew this was the right nursery. The environment was calm and welcoming, the children were engaged in every room, and the provision and activities on offer were excellent. It all felt so thoughtfully planned and nurturing. My son settled into the baby room far better than I ever expected, especially as he is very attached to me. That is a true testament to the caring, nurturing environment and the wonderful staff. We were genuinely sad to leave the baby room. Hayley, Chloe and Ty gave him exactly the kind of start to early years education that every parent would hope for. The toddler room has been fantastic so far. The staff truly listen to the children’s interests and build on them. One lovely example was when my son was looking at the large playhouse at pick-up; Dominica noticed and then set it up as part of the provision the very next day. That level of attention and care means so much. We’re really looking forward to continuing his journey through the toddler room and on into preschool. I couldn’t recommend this nursery more highly. Huge thanks to everyone at the nursery for making this such a positive and reassuring experience for both us and our son.

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Yeats Zhang
6 months ago

I feel incredibly fortunate to have Adventures Day Nursery right on my doorstep. My baby has been attending for a few months now and I am truly amazed by how much he is thriving in every way. The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely knowledgeable. Their attention and kindness give me complete peace of mind each day. One thing that really stands out is the quality of the food provided. It is always nutritious and thoughtfully prepared, which is so important for growing little ones. The kitchen consistently holds a five-star hygiene rating, and that level of care and cleanliness means a lot to me as a parent. As a first-time parent, I was naturally anxious about choosing the right nursery. Adventures Day Nursery has gone above and beyond my expectations. If you are feeling unsure, I wholeheartedly encourage you to give it a try. You will be amazed by the positive changes you see in your child. Thank you to the entire team at Adventures Day Nursery for creating such a joyful, safe, and nurturing environment. We are truly grateful.

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Irina Midoni - Casu
7 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Adventures Day Nursery! My son attended for 2.5 years, and the experience has been absolutely wonderful. From the very first day, the staff made us feel welcome, reassured, and supported. They are warm, caring, and truly dedicated to every child’s wellbeing and development. The environment is safe, nurturing, and full of fun activities that really helped my little boy grow in confidence, independence, and social skills. The communication with parents has always been excellent — we always knew what he was learning and how he was progressing. Looking back at these 2.5 years, I can say it was the best choice we made for our child’s early years. We are so grateful to the whole team for giving him such a happy and positive start. Highly recommended to any parent looking for a place where their child will be cared for and encouraged to thrive!

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nazia begum
4 months ago

Do not send your children here! An absolutely awful establishment, they are looking for financial gain and nothing else, no consideration for children or parents. There has been several serious incidents at adventures none of which were handled correctly however, ofsted will be made aware of their disgraceful conduct. Do not fall for their 'outstanding' status they are the complete opposite, I had to learn this the hard way and sadly my child has suffered due to this. We place our children in the hands of caregivers hoping they will treat them with kindness and compassion adventures disrespects the entire definition of 'childcare provider'. As mentioned above there were multiple incidences at adventures which were not investigated properly. They showed a lack of respect, support and compassion towards these matters. They went as far as to belittle and ridicule us as parents and we have evidence to support this and will use this to take matters further. The owner Kym refused to address any of these incidences face to face and we as parents have never experienced such a level of disrespect. We felt so concerned about our child's care that we we had no choice but to remove him from adventures which will be reported to the correct authorities.

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Soulful Emma Louise- S.E.L
11 months ago

I’m finding it quite confusing to read negative comments about this nursery to be honest. Is it worth the Outstanding rating?…..yes! Do they genuinely care about the children?…yes. My twins have been attending Adventures since they were 5 months old. A very difficult, heart wrenching decision for a mum that needed to go back to work. Having had another child go to another nursery. i can honestly say, the care for the children at Adventures is simply outstanding. They encourage calling whenever you want, to ensure you feel at ease. They take their roles as care-givers very seriously and they always do well thought out events to make parents feel included. My twins are now 3 years old and thriving. The parent/ nursery communication is vital to this. Updates on the communication app is done when there is time. Caring for the children is their priority, as it should be. Unfortunately, some businesses in the sector have meant that parents/carers are more paranoid about the care given by nurseries. Adventures day nursery isn’t one to question. My humble opinion as someone who has been sending their children there for over 3 years and have had to trust them when my babies couldn’t talk. I have heard people also talk about the price of this nursery in comparison to others….personally….I would go broke to ensure my children is given the care they need. Recommend 100%

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Inspection history

Date: October 2014

  • August 2023Outstanding
  • January 2018Outstanding
  • October 2014Good

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