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Claire Bears # Claire Bears Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 1a Sidney Square, London, E1 2EY · Tower Hamlets Number of places 42 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Tower Hamlets About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Claire Bears Nursery is a nurturing early education provider in London, dedicated to fostering lifelong learning and development in young children. With a philosophy centred on exploration, creativity, and confidence, the nursery focuses on empowering young minds through a curriculum that emphasises social-emotional growth, early literacy, and numeracy. They create safe, welcoming environments and offer personalised learning programmes tailored to each child's individual needs. The nursery also actively involves families and the wider community to enrich the learning experience. Claire Bears Nursery prides itself on its passionate team, consistently achieving strong outcomes in child development, and is rated as an Ofsted Good Provider, backed by over 20 years of collective experience. Our ethos Claire Bears Nursery's philosophy is centred on exploration, creativity, and confidence, aiming to empower young minds. Their curriculum emphasises social-emotional growth, early literacy, and numeracy, with personalised learning programmes for each child. They are dedicated to fostering lifelong learning and development. What it's like Staff provide a welcoming environment with activities that spark children's interest, helping them to settle quickly and form positive relationships. Leaders and staff have high expectations, and children make good progress, well-prepared for the next stage of learning, including school transitions. Ofsted Good Provider Focus on social-emotional development Early literacy and numeracy exploration Personalised learning ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated over 52 weeks and billed monthly in advance, requiring a minimum attendance of two full days per week. Charges are inclusive of all meals and baby formula. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Non-refundable registration fee £50 / session - Refundable deposit £250 / session - Late payment charge £20 / day - Private childcare fees discount for NHS workers 10% Good to know - Non-refundable £50 registration fee and refundable £250 deposit required. - Minimum attendance of two full days per week. - Fees include all meals and baby formula. - Fees calculated over 52 weeks and paid monthly in advance by the 1st. - One full calendar month's written notice required for withdrawal. - Closed on all public bank holidays. ## Key facts Food Fees are inclusive of all meals and baby formula. Opening hours 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Claire Bears Last inspected 18 June 2024 · Agnes Wink 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 Staff provide a welcoming environment with activities that spark children's interest, helping them to settle quickly and form positive relationships. Leaders and staff have high expectations, and children make good progress, well-prepared for the next stage of learning, including school transitions. Inspector highlights - Leaders have made needed improvements since the last inspection and have addressed the actions raised. - Staff adapt their teaching to meet the learning needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff support children's physical development effectively, ensuring daily outdoor activities and strengthening small muscles through malleable materials. - Staff promote independence, supporting children to learn how to do things for themselves, such as eating with spoons and managing personal care. - Children have countless opportunities to learn about the world around them through regular trips to local parks and playgrounds. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to further improve their support for children's language development, particularly by using correct words and grammar when speaking to them - 2 ensure staff follow hygiene and handwashing routines consistently to fully support children's healthy lifestyles. Inspection #10305240 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253104) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents comment that staff are caring and that they are well informed about all areas of their children's development. They are delighted with the progress their children make." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff adapt their teaching to meet the learning needs of all children. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Staff support children's physical development effectively. They ensure that all children benefit from daily activities outdoors to exercise their large muscles. Children go on regular trips to local parks and playgrounds. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 - June 2024 Good - July 2023 Requires improvement - January 2023 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Claire Bears ### What is the staff team like at Claire Bears? ### Is Claire Bears a private nursery? ### What is the age range at Claire Bears? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Claire Bears. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Unique Learning Centre London · E1 2BT ](/nursery/unique-learning-centre-limited-e1-2bt-2749296) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Tiddley tots Nursery London · E1 2ND 4.3(11 reviews) ](/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-e1-2nd-2711112) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### New Birth Day Nursery London · E1 3DF 4.4(25 reviews) ](/nursery/new-birth-day-nursery-e1-3df-ey496558) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Rawdatul Atfaal London · E1 1HL ](/nursery/rawdatul-atfaal-e1-1hl-2732949) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Green Gables London · E1 0BH ](/nursery/green-gables-e1-0bh-ey338966) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Rainbow House London · E1 1JX 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-house-e1-1jx-ey306807) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Claire Bears Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10305240 Lead inspector Agnes Wink Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253104)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647635) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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