Opening hours
five days a week, all year round. Operating times are from 8am until 6pm.
Creative Kids in Romford
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
Number of places
164 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Havering
About this day nursery
Creative Kids Nursery, a family-run establishment founded in 1996, aims to provide exceptional childcare within a stimulating, safe, and secure environment. They are deeply involved in their local communities and prioritise a strong partnership between home and nursery to ensure a successful experience for each child.
The nursery believes in fostering development through play, focusing on the "whole child" — their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth. They cater to children from three months onwards, with dedicated spaces and activities designed for babies, toddlers, two-to-three-year-olds, and pre-schoolers.
As children progress through the age groups, the curriculum introduces more structure, encourages independence, and prepares them for school by developing essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, and social interaction. Creative Kids adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, tailoring activities to each child's unique qualities to help them reach their full potential.
Our ethos
Creative Kids Nursery is committed to fostering the development of the 'whole child' — their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth — through play and a strong home-nursery partnership. They adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, tailoring activities to help each child reach their full potential and encouraging independence to prepare them for school.
What it's like
Children are happy and build secure relationships with their key person and the other staff. Staff get to know children well, helping them feel secure. New children benefit from a gradual settling-in programme, tailored to individual needs.
Family-runLearning through playEYFS curriculum
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Creative Kids
Last inspected 30 March 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 happy and build secure relationships with their key person and the other staff. Staff get to know children well, helping them feel secure. New children benefit from a gradual settling-in programme, tailored to individual needs.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy and build secure relationships with staff.
- Children's behaviour is excellent; they learn to manage their emotions well.
- Children enjoy a bright, welcoming, well-resourced and spacious environment, especially the outdoor area.
- The manager coordinates provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, liaising with other professionals for timely support.
- Staff promote children's early reading skills, with a wide range of accessible books and a home library facility.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff in planning suitable adult-led activities that take into account children's age and stage of development, prior knowledge and what they need to learn next
- 2develop teaching skills and support staff to make better use of opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning through their play experiences.
Inspection #10195458 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They comment that staff are very approachable, and their children are developing good social skills and make huge progress.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager coordinates the provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She liaises with other professionals, including speech and language therapists, to ensure children receive timely support and that no child is left behind.
Outdoor space
Children particularly enjoy the outdoor area where they have many opportunities to be physically active. Staff encourage the children to use the equipment safely, for example, reminding them to use large equipment such as bikes and pushchairs on the path.
Parent Reviews of Creative Kids
3.9
(13)
Sadia Akram
2 years ago
My daughter has been going here since last year September. I was so nervous at the time as she was only around 8 months then. However she absolutely loves it here. The staff are amazing and my little girl gets so excited when she sees them! I feel so reassured about sending her here. She’s always full and has progressed so much since attending. So glad we chose this nursery! They keep you updated on their progress and I love seeing it all!
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Dotty Letters
2 years ago
My son has been with the nursery for a couple of years and has loved it ! As parents we have always been impressed with their care, communication and attention to detail. They have supported my son with SALT and provided really personalised care. I cannot fault the nursery or their staff. Our son loved working with Masie in his old class and now with Olivia, Charlie and Daniela who are all outstanding. My son is very sad to say bye to them all! We would highly recommend this nursery
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Wayne R
4 years ago
A very well run nursery at all levels from the owners to the manager and from room leaders to staff. Our son attended the nursery for two years and graduated this week; he was looked after so well. Rooms are lovely and bright with good facilities, the garden is huge, meals are carefully considered and their online system kept us informed of our son’s progress. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic procedures were carefully considered and implemented to keep everyone safe. The staff really care at this nursery and this was demonstrated to us each and every day. We would recommend this nursery to others.
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Jamila
3 years ago
We attended a viewing at the nursery during the pandemic and left quite disappointed with the Indian manager's biasness. Due to the pandemic, my child had never had any sort of interaction with the outside world and this was vividly clear when we attended, she was crying as it was a whole new environment for her. Suprisingly the manager said "I don't think we can have her, you should seek for a stay at home nanny as she seems to have attachment issues"!!!I left quite devastated to even think that's the type of person someone would trust to leave their babies with!! I decided to look for another nearby nursery, which was so lovely and understanding on how to deal with kids' separation anxiety. The 3 stars are for the beautiful buildings they have got!
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Mani Chandana
8 years ago
I have joined by daughter in 2013 , I remember the first day I had to part my daughter to join back work, very painful but creative kids staff have been excellent and very professional , friendly. my mind was at peace when I left my child in nursery. My son is now in same nursery since 2016 , I must say the service has not changed , staff show so much of care and love towards the child . My children have always been happy and healthy . A MASSIVE BIG THANK YOU TO EACH OF YOU in the nursery . as a mum I would recommend this nursery for service and safety of your child. Rachel , charolette, Catherine and rest all of you are really good. Thank you
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Inspection history
Date: February 2009
- March 2022Good
- March 2017Good
- January 2015Good
- February 2009Outstanding
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