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Alpha Nursery in London (E9)

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·3 Darnley Road, LONDON, E9 6QH · Hackney
Number of places
57 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Hackney

About this day nursery

Alpha Childcare provides high-quality, affordable childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 11 years, operating nurseries and out-of-school clubs in various London Boroughs including Canning Town, Eltham, Greenwich, Hackney, and St. Margarets CofE Nursery & Primary School. Their services are designed to nurture and empower both parents and children, offering a range of educational resources, childcare support, and parenting assistance within a supportive environment.

The nursery focuses on building each child's learning power and fostering confidence, creativity, and motivation. They aim to lay strong foundations for lifelong learning by cultivating flexible minds and enquiring spirits through skilled practitioners and a rich learning environment.

Alpha Childcare prides itself on treating every child as a unique individual, respecting their personal journey and growth. They emphasize a homely, inviting, safe, and secure setting, offering carefully designed healthy menus and promoting an inclusive environment for all children and families.

Additionally, they provide breakfast and after-school clubs in Eltham, Greenwich, and Woolwich, and holiday clubs in Eltham.

Our ethos

At Alpha Childcare, we focus on building each child’s learning power to prepare them for the future. We provide outstanding experiences and support to help children become confident, creative, and motivated thinkers and doers. Our approach lays strong foundations for lifelong learning and future challenges. We nurture flexible minds and enquiring spirits through skilled practitioners and a rich learning environment. Every child is treated as a unique individual, with respect for their personal journey and growth.

What it's like

Children are safe and very happy at this nurturing and stimulating nursery. Staff support children to develop good social skills and a strong sense of community. There is a lot of laughter throughout the nursery from staff and children.

Affordable childcareAges 3 months to 11 yearsMultiple London locationsFocus on lifelong learningInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Age range

3 months to 5 years (nurseries); 4 to 11 years (afterschool clubs)

Food

Healthy breakfast at Breakfast Club; light snack at Afterschool Club; can accommodate dietary needs.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

ad-hoc sessions

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Alpha Nursery

Last inspected 9 February 2024

Safeguarding effective
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 safe and very happy at this nurturing and stimulating nursery. Staff support children to develop good social skills and a strong sense of community. There is a lot of laughter throughout the nursery from staff and children.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated and passionate manager is clear about what she wants children to learn.
  • Staff provide an inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all children.
  • The manager is highly reflective and committed to making ongoing improvements.
  • Staff plan a range of well-thought-out activities and experiences for children based on their interests.
  • Parent partnerships are strong, and staff communicate well with parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1support less confident staff to raise the quality of their interactions and support for children's communication and language to an even higher level.
Inspection #10305255 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide an inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points in development.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills well. They enjoy spending time in the garden, where they run, climb and move their bodies.

Parent Reviews of Alpha Nursery

5.0
(6)
rob philpot
2 years ago

A little hidden gem in Hackney don’t let the outside deceive you into thinking it’s too small. I love bringing my child here she’s always so excited to go in the staff are so attentive and caring, my little one has really grown since coming here. The place itself is a good size with a lovely garden out back I couldn’t recommend this place enough ❤️

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Gervase Poulden
a year ago

A great nursery. The staff are warm and caring. Our son seems to love it there. They are great at providing updates and also take a common sense approach to most things like sickness.

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Cate Anderson
6 years ago

Our little boy started at Alpha 4 months ago and we couldn't be happier with it. The staff are so caring and supportive and we have seen such a leap in his development, both physically and verbally. We looked at a few nurseries in the area, but as soon as we walked into Alpha we knew it felt right - it has a wonderful homey feel that we hadn't found up until then and it is clear that the babies and kids are so happy and comfortable there.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2012

  • February 2024Good
  • February 2018Good
  • August 2013Good
  • October 2012Good

Frequently asked about Alpha Nursery

About the setting

Alpha Nurseries registered in 2012 and is located in the London Borough of Hackney. It is one of a chain of nurseries and out-of-school clubs owned by Alpha Nurseries & Childcare Limited. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, all holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY426093
Registered person
Alpha Nurseries & Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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