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Alpha Nursery (Canning Town)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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3.7(3 parent reviews) ·161, Cumberland Road, Canning Town, E13 8LS · Newham
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Newham

About this day nursery

Alpha Childcare, established in 2004 by Caroline Popoola, offers quality, affordable childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 11 years. The nursery operates across several London boroughs, including Canning Town, with a commitment to providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment.

Their approach focuses on fostering independent learning, creativity, and confidence through a rich and varied programme tailored to each child's individual needs. Alpha Childcare prides itself on inclusivity, supporting children with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.

They emphasise a strong partnership with parents, viewing childcare as a collaborative effort to nurture the next generation, ensuring families feel secure and supported. The team is carefully selected for both professional qualifications and personal qualities, with ongoing training and central office support to maintain high standards.

Our ethos

Our ethos is to create a nurturing environment in partnership with parents. We believe that every child is unique and we encourage individuality and choice. Children can be creative and explore the environment and be adventurous in safety.

What it's like

Children are happy to attend and separate from their parents. Staff are friendly, welcome children to activities, encourage and praise them, and help children take turns and share, resulting in positive interactions and good behaviour.

Affordable childcareFocus on independent learningInclusive environmentStrong parent partnership

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 11 years (nursery: 3 months to 5 years; afterschool: 4 to 11 years)

Food

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

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Alpha Nursery (Canning Town)

Last inspected 22 March 2023 · Laura Coletti OBE

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 happy to attend and separate from their parents. Staff are friendly, welcome children to activities, encourage and praise them, and help children take turns and share, resulting in positive interactions and good behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Strong relationships with key persons who know children well
  • Effective staff deployment and teamwork
  • Ambitious leaders and managers with clear curriculum intent
  • Healthy meals and effective communication about allergies
  • Regular opportunities for physical development using the outdoor play space

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to understand the importance of children using their self-help skills at every opportunity, to develop their independence.
Inspection #10276008 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who require additional support are identified early. Staff regularly monitor children with speech and language delay and discuss them with the special educational needs coordinator, and work with the local authority to seek advice and make referrals so children receive the additional support they require.

Outdoor space

Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills; they use the outdoor play space to run and ride bicycles, which helps to develop their strength, coordination and gross motor skills. Staff check the outdoor and indoor play areas several times each day for hazards to keep children safe.

Parent Reviews of Alpha Nursery (Canning Town)

3.7
(3)
Mohammad Yeasin
2 years ago

Upon arriving at Alpha Nursery Greengate, we were met with a lack of warmth and courtesy from the receptionist. There was no greeting extended to us or the children in our care, and the immediate inquiry of "what do you want?" left us feeling unwelcome. The overall atmosphere conveyed a lack of respect and courtesy, with no semblance of educational professionalism in demeanor or language. This experience has raised concerns about the quality of education and training provided by the school. Additionally, the absence of an invitation to enter the reception area, coupled with the discomfort of speaking through a slightly opened door in chilly conditions, left a negative impression.

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A'Biz Biz
2 years ago

My daughter loves the nursery so much. The staff are wonderful and Ms Patience is amazing!

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marina sinca
3 years ago

I would recommend to everyone, a pleasant place, very friendly and understanding staff!! I leave my child with confidence that he is in good hands!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 March 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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