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Docklands Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.4(29 parent reviews)
·24/26 Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, E11 1BN · Waltham Forest
Number of places
34 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Waltham Forest

About this day nursery

Docklands Day Nursery in Leytonstone offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on holistic development through a diverse range of activities. The nursery encourages children to explore and express themselves both indoors and outdoors, covering all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Indoor spaces are designed to feel homely, providing various stimulating toys and activities. Outdoors, children can engage in messier and larger-scale play, fostering development across all EYFS domains.

Creativity is also central to the nursery's approach, with arts and crafts activities that allow children to use their imagination and senses while learning and having fun. The nursery emphasises a rich and varied experience for every child, promoting growth, learning, and enjoyment in a secure setting.

Our ethos

Docklands Day Nursery is committed to the holistic development of children, incorporating all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). They encourage exploration, self-expression, creativity, and imagination through a diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities, including messy play and arts and crafts. The nursery aims to provide a rich, varied, and stimulating experience in a secure and homely environment.

What it's like

Children flourish at this friendly nursery, becoming independent learners with high levels of self-esteem and confidence. They progressively build on their knowledge and skills, benefiting from a learning programme that prepares them for their next steps in education. Children understand expected behaviour, share resources kindly, and are taught good hygiene practices and healthy eating habits.

EYFS CurriculumIndoor and Outdoor PlayArts and Crafts

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, from 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Docklands Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 April 2023 · Anne-Marie Giffts-Walker

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 flourish at this friendly nursery, becoming independent learners with high levels of self-esteem and confidence. They progressively build on their knowledge and skills, benefiting from a learning programme that prepares them for their next steps in education. Children understand expected behaviour, share resources kindly, and are taught good hygiene practices and healthy eating habits.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team has worked with the local authority advisers to ensure that significant improvements have been made since the last inspection.
  • Staff know children well and build positive relationships with children and their parents.
  • Children enjoy a variety of physical activities both indoors and outdoors, promoting their health and muscle development.
  • Staff teach children to use and understand vocabulary in context, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
  • Children develop a love of books and stories through regular reading sessions and opportunities to create their own narratives.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the role of the key person so that it is consistently effective in promoting children's progress and development to the highest level
  • 2enhance staff's professional development and ensure that they receive clear indicators for how they can continuously improve their practice and provide the highest level of education for children.
Inspection #10270259 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents feel that staff are approachable and professional."

"They comment that their children are happy at the nursery."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The youngest children crawl through tunnels, and older children use ride-on toys. Some children play and have fun as they dig in soft soil. Children like to be physically active and spend time outdoors; these experiences promote children's health and their small- and large-muscle development.

Parent Reviews of Docklands Day Nursery

4.4
(29)
Olrick & Siobhan
7 years ago

Our son has been attending Docklands Day Nursery for just over 18 months and has grown and developed tremendously. He has had tailored learning to suit his interests, as well as cognitive development. The attentive staff and good resources have really boosted his communication, interaction and comprehension and he has made countless friends whom he talks about all the time! The family atmosphere at the nursery really encourages a great environment for learning and I am so pleased with the strong foundations our son has acquired during his time here. We are very pleased with the level of care and service provided by the Docklands Day Nursery and would like to say a huge thank you to all the amazing staff who have kept a watchful eye over our son, you are all amazing and have all made a significant impact on his life. Wishing you all every success for the future.

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Immanuel Jesus Chapel
3 years ago

Docklands Day Nursery is a wonderful place, especially the excellent outdoor areas both front and back. I would, therefore, highly recommend them. My children have been there since they were little and it is over two years now and from the beginning, both of them have always been happy and excited whenever they are told it's a nursery day! The staff are, great lovely and friendly and would always keep us informed. We are happy here

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poliarinelapute
5 years ago

Very happy with the nursery and staff!Staff is very friendly, warm and caring. I was a bit anxious about my son starting the nursery, especially after all the social distancing my son got quite shy around the people, but everyone there made the settling in as smooth as possible. Also, the communication is good. Lots of creative activities for children. Love the outdoors area! A big thank you to the staff!

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Omoyemi Oduyebo
8 years ago

I have never for once regretted sending my two girls to docklands.They were there for most of their early years.... The management are very helpful and committed to the welfare of the children. Very good atmosphere for learning. I always have regular updates from the staff/key worker for my girls and this helps me to know how to support them at home. The foundation laid in my children has really helped them in the primary school they are now . The eldest is one of the school counsellor in her present primary school and the youngest is also doing very well and i can boldly say this is as a result of the good learning environment that Docklands nursery provided as the foundation they both required in learning . Even when we moved out of the area i was still bringing them,not minding the stress....simply because i tried some nurseries in our area in East-Ham but was not satisfied. But i was glad that i made the right decision to bring them back to Docklands . the staff are very friendly and committed also to the development of each child. Dockland is like a second home for my children and i see this in them everyday that i have had to drop them at the nursery. I will always recommend Dockland to anyone that is looking for a good, friendly and God-fearing atmosphere for their child/children to develop positively!! I have also introduced some family friends to docklands who are satisfied with the services provided and the friendly environment especially for the children. God Bless Docklands!!!!!!

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Sneha Veeraraghavan
6 years ago

I am very happy with the nursery. I have seen a lot of development in my son since he joined the nursery. Apart from the fact that the staff takes good care of my son, they have been very open about listening to any concerns and special requests related to things that need to be incorporated in the daily routine of the child. There are periodic reviews and events involving parents. Overall, excellent!

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: March 2014

  • April 2023Good
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • February 2019Good
  • May 2018Good
  • September 2016Good
  • March 2014Good

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