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Clare Gardens

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.2(18 parent reviews) ·349 Westbourne Park Road, London, W11 1EG · Kensington and Chelsea
Number of places
41 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea

About this day nursery

The nursery, which received a "Good" Ofsted rating on 23rd March 2023, focuses on building confidence and trust for the children. Established in 2020, the setting prides itself on its personalised approach to learning, with staff communicating effectively with parents about their child's needs and achievements.

Children are encouraged to develop their independence through activities like self-service at mealtimes, which has led to improvements in eating habits for some. The nursery offers a stimulating indoor environment with attractive, accessible, and diverse resources that reflect the children's cultural identities and interests.

Outdoors, children are encouraged to develop their gross motor skills. The curriculum is built around the interests, needs, and cultural experiences of the children, ensuring good progress.

Leaders ensure that staff members receive regular and personalised training, contributing to the high quality of education. The nursery also builds strong, early connections with families, allowing very young children to remain until they are ready for school.

What it's like

Children show that they feel safe and are happy at this setting, as they settle well on arrival. They build positive relationships with their key persons and staff who work collaboratively to ensure children feel safe and secure. Personalised planning and communication with parents ensure children make good progress.

Personalised learningPositive relationshipsConfidence-buildingHealthy mealsDiverse resourcesStrong safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clare Gardens

Last inspected 23 March 2023 · Wayne Cooper

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 show that they feel safe and are happy at this setting, as they settle well on arrival. They build positive relationships with their key persons and staff who work collaboratively to ensure children feel safe and secure. Personalised planning and communication with parents ensure children make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a clear vision for the setting, formed around building confidence and trust for the children.
  • Leaders ensure that staff members receive regular and personalised training.
  • Staff build positive relationships with parents, which contributes successfully to the setting's vision of trust and confidence.
  • Children enjoy healthy meals and are encouraged to make choices and develop their independence through self-service.
  • The indoor provision is good, with attractive, accessible, and relevant resources.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the interactions staff have with children during large-group activities, particularly during outdoor play
  • 2review the organisation of some adult-led activities to help older children remain focused and engaged in their learning.
Inspection #10263412 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

One parent commented on the improvement of their child's eating habits since attending the setting.

Parents comment on the positive representation of their children and their cultural identity within the setting.

Parents say that their children receive a good education, at the heart of which is the building of trust and confidence.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Outdoors, children are encouraged to develop their gross motor skills. However, interactions with staff outdoors are sometimes less effective.

Parent Reviews of Clare Gardens

4.2
(18)
Nora “FFS&S”
5 months ago

Excellent environment great for my child. The staff are outstanding and professional. Many thanks

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Its_Nads21
7 years ago

This nursery was once a great nursery, it has seriously declined. High staff turnover, meaning you do not always know who is with your child, your child coming home with other kids clothes when you have a full bag on their peg! Those were my reasons for leaving the nursery. I spoke to the manager regarding this numerous times but nothing changed. I felt I was heard but no resolve. Quick to hound you for fees but not quick to address the needs of what you pay for. The fee reminders were painfully unnecessary. Now the positives, a great location, decent building, my kid settled fairly quickly as she could easily navigate her way round. The regular Staff were nice enough. Multicultural nursery, so diversity was inclusive. Lots of changes since spring took over, it remains to be seen whether the nursery is at it's best right now. I moved my child so I cannot give a more up to date review.

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Marina Lussich
11 years ago

Wonderful place for Mums and little ones, very organised, lots of activities on the agenda, crèche provided so very realistic for us who don't have any family around. The team led by Vanessa has that special touch that I personally haven't found elsewhere. And not least the building is great, ground level no stairs and very cosy!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 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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