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Discovery Nursery and Preschool in Greenford

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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4.4(7 parent reviews) ·72 Currey Road, Greenford, UB6 0BG · Ealing
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Ealing

About this day nursery

Discovery Nursery and Preschool offers a nurturing, home-like environment across two locations: Greenford and Eastcote. The Greenford branch is situated in a detached house with excellent transport links and proximity to parks, libraries, and nature reserves.

The Eastcote branch, set in a mock Tudor house surrounded by rose gardens and parkland, also boasts strong transport connections and adjacent free parking. Both nurseries emphasise learning through encouragement, sensitivity, mutual respect, and fun, fostering deep relationships with each child.

They operate as free-flow settings, adapting to children's evolving interests and aiming to cultivate happy, confident individuals with a thirst for knowledge, laying strong foundations for their future. The Greenford location is at 72 Currey Road, Greenford UB6 0BG, while the Eastcote location can be found at The Cavendish Country House, Field End Road, Eastcote HA4 9PG.

Our ethos

Discovery Nursery and Preschool emphasises learning through encouragement, sensitivity, mutual respect, and fun, fostering deep relationships with each child. They operate as free-flow settings, adapting to children's evolving interests and aiming to cultivate happy, confident individuals with a thirst for knowledge, laying strong foundations for their future.

What it's like

Children play and learn in a positive and caring environment, building strong relationships with peers and adults, which supports their emotional well-being. They settle quickly, develop vocabulary, explore books, and learn mathematical concepts. Children are motivated to play and learn through various age-appropriate activities.

Home-from-home environmentChild-led learningTwo locations

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a termly basis for full-day, morning, or afternoon sessions, with additional charges for an early 7:30am start. The nursery operates for 49 weeks of the year. Government funding is accepted for 38 weeks, and parents are responsible for fees outside of this funded entitlement.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Voluntary enhanced provision fee (funded entitlement hours)£2.50 / hour
  • Lesser of one month's fees or deposit amount£500 / session

Good to know

  • Operates for 49 weeks of the year.
  • Government funding applies for 38 weeks; parents are responsible for fees during the remaining weeks.
  • No refunds or fee reductions are given for statutory holidays, training days, group outings, sickness, or absences.
  • An additional fee applies for early starts from 7:30am.
  • A 10% sibling discount is available for the oldest child when attending three or more full days per week.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Discovery Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 10 January 2022

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 play and learn in a positive and caring environment, building strong relationships with peers and adults, which supports their emotional well-being. They settle quickly, develop vocabulary, explore books, and learn mathematical concepts. Children are motivated to play and learn through various age-appropriate activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff help children make rapid progress across the seven areas of learning, including those who speak English as an additional language.
  • The curriculum for communication and language development is good, with staff successfully using nursery rhymes and songs to teach new words and asking stimulating questions during play.
  • Staff are successful in teaching children how to lead a healthy lifestyle, ensuring regular hand washing, daily physical exercise, and nutritious meals.
  • Parents find that their children develop the knowledge and skills needed for the next stage of education and are happy with ongoing communication.
  • The provider reflects on their practice through self-evaluation to continuously develop and improve the quality of the setting and ensures strong partnerships with parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1make more effective use of observations and assessments to plan and sequence the outdoor activities in order to better support children's learning, particularly those who prefer to learn in the natural environment
  • 2increase staff's knowledge of how to help children resolve conflicts and find solutions to the problems they face during play.
Inspection #10218015 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Outside, children have lots of fun running, climbing apparatus, and engaging in imaginary play, such as making pretend scrambled eggs in the mud kitchen. However, staff sometimes do not plan and sequence outdoor activities well to support all children's learning, particularly those who prefer to learn in the natural environment.

Parent Reviews of Discovery Nursery and Preschool

4.4
(7)
N. S.
5 months ago

5 stars with 5 reviews and one written review for another setting they have in Ruislip so clearly do not believe what you see. See the reviews for the Ruislip location and then make up your mind. The owner is confrontational and is just all about business. Do not recommend this nursery at all unless it changes hands.

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Ingrid Němečková
a year ago

I wholeheartedly recommend Discovery Greenford Nursery to anyone looking for a fantastic childcare experience. This was our second nursery, and what truly sets it apart is the incredible staff. The ladies who work there genuinely love the children, and it shows in how much the children adore them. My daughter would eagerly run from the gate to the nursery door whenever she saw her key person. The staff's passion for their work is evident in their creativity when it comes to entertaining and educating the children. I always received meaningful updates at the end of each day about my daughter’s activities and progress. The nursery itself has a warm, comforting, and playful environment, full of vibrant colours. One room is even redecorated every month based on a different theme, ensuring there is always something new and exciting for the children. An amazing bonus is the Forest School, where children can explore the outdoors and walk the Gruffalo trail. It's a fantastic addition to an already great nursery.

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F O S
3 years ago

The staff and beyond wonderfully. They really care for you child. And my child has moved leaps and bounds since attending

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Sharanya Krishnan
2 months ago

My daughter has been at Discovery Greenford for just over a year now and it has been a truly wonderful experience. A home away from home, it is heartwarming to see how much the staff care about the children and their creativity in organising activities to stimulate their minds and develop their skills. The nursery also regularly organises special events for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter egg hunt, etc. as well as parent evenings which provide parents with opportunities to interact with the staff and the owner/manager, around informative sessions such as children moving from the baby room to the toddler groups. Highly recommend this nursery as one of the best, if not the best, in this neighbourhood!

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Inspection history

Date: February 2017

  • January 2022Good
  • February 2017Good

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