Opening hours
Monday 7.30am to 6.30pm Tuesday 7.30am to 6.30pm Wednesday 7.30am to 6.30pm Thursday 7.30am to 6.30pm Friday 7.30am to 6.30pm
Balfour Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Redbridge
About this day nursery
Balfour Nursery, situated in Ilford, IG1 4HP, is a childcare provider that focuses on fostering a positive and developmental environment for young children. The nursery aims to help children acquire new language skills, enhance their social interactions, and develop independence in self-feeding.
The dedicated team at Balfour Nursery strives to create a supportive and engaging atmosphere for both children and their parents. They are particularly commended by parents for their attentiveness to individual needs, including those with complex medical conditions, providing tailored care and support.
The nursery offers early and late opening hours, which is beneficial for working parents, and is conveniently located near a train station. They also provide meals and snacks throughout the day, ensuring children are well-nourished.
Balfour Nursery emphasizes a curriculum that encourages learning and prepares children for primary school. They also keep parents informed through regular updates and news.
The institution prides itself on its commitment to education and the overall well-being of the children in their care.
What it's like
Children are well settled and are happy to separate from their parents on arrival. Staff form strong attachments with children, resulting in children feeling safe and secure. Children explore and enjoy the learning and play opportunities provided, forming positive relationships with their teachers and peers.
Supportive and engaging environmentIndividualized care and attentionConvenient opening hoursPre-school preparation
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
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Food
Meals are provided with snacks in-between
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Balfour Nursery
Last inspected 24 February 2022
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 well settled and are happy to separate from their parents on arrival. Staff form strong attachments with children, resulting in children feeling safe and secure. Children explore and enjoy the learning and play opportunities provided, forming positive relationships with their teachers and peers.
Inspector highlights
- Partnership with parents is highly valued.
- Staff use dialogue to engage the children while reading a book, supporting early literacy.
- Staff know what their key children need to learn next and help children to build on what they can already do.
- Children have opportunities to develop their gross motor physical skills, indoors and outdoors.
- Children enjoy healthy nutritious meals prepared on site, reflective of cultural backgrounds, and learn about food and oral hygiene.
Areas to develop
- 1plan targeted support to help children catch up in their communication and language.
Inspection #10214234 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The provider uses additional funding to ensure that all children access the full curriculum. Staff understand the children's starting point, progress and next steps in learning, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This early intervention ensures that all children within the nursery make good progress.
Outdoor space
Children have opportunities to develop their gross motor physical skills, indoors and outdoors. They engage in large, high-impact physical movement, led by a sports coach. While in the garden, children offer each other a hug to keep each other warm in the cold.
Parent Reviews of Balfour Nursery
4.7
(58)
Florentina Mihai
7 months ago
I am absolutely thrilled with the care and education my child received at Balfour Nursery. The staff are dedicated, experienced, and genuinely care about each child's development. The nursery's engaging curriculum and stimulating environment helped my child grow into a confident and independent learner. I particularly appreciate the individual attention given to each child, ensuring their unique needs are met. The staff's communication with parents is excellent, keeping us informed about our child's progress and daily activities. I highly recommend Balfour Nursery to any parent seeking a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.
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Ajit Tomar
9 months ago
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Balfour Nursery for our son. The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. The environment feels safe, welcoming, and full of opportunities for learning and play. Activities are well thought out to encourage creativity, social skills, and confidence. We couldn’t be happier with the support and care our child receives every day.
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Asmae Oualla
10 months ago
We’ve had a great experience at Balfour Nursery. The staff are caring, supportive, and truly dedicated to the children. A special thank you to Fatima — my daughter always speaks so fondly of her and clearly felt safe and happy in her care. We’re very grateful for everything!
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Rodica Ionascu
9 months ago
My little boy is at this nursery! We are very satisfied, the ladies are very involved, they have beautiful and very interesting activities, the food is good (the child does not come home hungry)! The little boy likes it and has evolved a lot! We highly recommend this nursery! Thank you very much to all the teachers for taking care of and educating my little boy.
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R J
a year ago
I have had the pleasure of sending both of my kids to Balfour Nursery, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent. My kids’ positive experiences, thanks to the dedicated staff and hands-on manager, have left me with complete confidence in this establishment. It’s a fantastic place for kids to flourish and enjoy their early learning journey.
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Inspection history
Date: January 2011
- February 2022Good
- November 2016Good
- November 2013Good
- January 2011Good
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