Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm
Agar Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
Number of places
66 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Camden
About this day nursery
Agar Nursery, situated in the London Borough of Camden, provides a nurturing and secure environment where children are greeted warmly by kind staff. The nursery, which operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm all year round, except for two weeks in August, Christmas, and bank holidays, caters to children aged two to three years old.
The curriculum, overseen by a team of 13 qualified staff with early years qualifications between levels 3 and 6, is ambitious and focuses strongly on developing communication and language skills for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language. Staff set high expectations, resulting in good behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning.
The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with families and health professionals to ensure tailored interventions. Children are encouraged to be independent and confident, learning good oral hygiene and practicing self-feeding.
They also enjoy healthy snacks and nutritious meals, often featuring produce grown in the nursery garden, fostering a connection with where their food comes from. Strong parental partnerships are a hallmark of Agar Nursery, with parents consistently praising the regular communication and support that contributes to their children's progress and happiness.
Overall, Agar Nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its most recent inspection on 5 September 2023, for overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
Our ethos
Agar Nursery focuses strongly on developing communication and language skills for all children, setting high expectations for behaviour, positive attitudes, and independence. They foster strong parental partnerships and provide tailored interventions for children with SEND. The nursery also aims to connect children with their food source through its garden.
What it's like
Children are greeted with a warm welcome from staff who are kind and nurturing. They are happy and safe as they play and share experiences with friends and staff. Staff have high expectations for every child, who behave well and have a good attitude to learning.
Warm welcomeStrong communication developmentGood SEND supportHealthy eatingStrong parental partnershipsGood behaviour
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Agar Nursery
Last inspected 5 September 2023 · Jacqueline Halpin
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 are greeted with a warm welcome from staff who are kind and nurturing. They are happy and safe as they play and share experiences with friends and staff. Staff have high expectations for every child, who behave well and have a good attitude to learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children are greeted with a warm welcome from staff who are kind and nurturing.
- There is a strong emphasis on developing communication and language within the curriculum.
- Children with SEND are well supported in the nursery.
- Staff build strong attachments with their key children and teach them how to be independent and confident.
- Children enjoy healthy snacks and freshly prepared nutritious meals.
Areas to develop
- 1further strengthen reflective practice to identify what improvements would have the greatest impact on children's involvement and concentration in all rooms
- 2strengthen the systems in place for the monitoring and development of staff practice so that it is of a consistently high quality.
Inspection #10306116 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They appreciate the regular communication, so they know what their children are learning.
They appreciate the support they receive so that their children make good progress in their development.
They say how happy their children are to come to nursery each day.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and leaders have high expectations for every child, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious to ensure every child reaches their full potential. The setting works closely with families and a range of health professionals to ensure interventions are in place to support individual needs.
Outdoor space
Children roll car tyres and squeal in delight as they manoeuvre the tyres across the playground. Children can eat what they grow from the nursery garden. They excitedly check the garden in the morning to see what vegetables have ripened, and are ready to be prepared, shared and eaten.
Inspection history
Date: June 2009
- September 2023Good
- March 2019Good
- June 2016Outstanding
- June 2013Requires improvement
- June 2009Good
Frequently asked about Agar Nursery
About the setting
Agar Children's Centre registered in 2008 and is situated in the London Borough of Camden. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for two weeks in August, Christmas and bank holidays. The setting provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years old. A team of 13 members of staff is employed to work with the children. All staff hold early years qualifications between levels 3 and 6.
- URN
- EY384715
- Registered person
- London Borough of Camden
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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