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Excel Kids Romford

Ofsted: Needs attention·
3.6(123 Google reviews) ·Unit 11, The Mercury Mall, Romford, RM1 3EE · Havering
Number of places
25 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Havering

About this day nursery

Excel Kids Romford, registered in August 2023, provides childcare on non-domestic premises in The Mercury Mall. 00pm during term-time only.

The setting has a unique large soft play area that central to its provision which offers ample opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills. The staff at Excel Kids Romford are adept at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with other professionals and parents to help children make good progress toward their individual targets.

The day nursery also places a strong emphasis on language development, particularly for children learning English as an additional language, with staff modelling and narrating throughout the day. Parents consistently report that their children are happy here and show notable progress with their language development.

The dedicated team of seven staff, five of whom are qualified from levels 2 to 5 in early years, ensures a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child feels safe and secure.

What it's like

Staff greet children warmly, ensuring they feel safe and secure. Leaders prioritise language development, especially for children with English as an additional language, by modelling language and narrating throughout the day. Staff effectively manage children's behaviour by setting clear expectations and explaining consequences.

Large soft play areaSEND supportLanguage developmentWarm and supportive staffSchool readiness

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Standard Party per head£12.95 / session
  • Deluxe Party per head£14.95 / session
  • Private Hire for 2 hours£280 / session
  • Food for Private Hire per head£4 / session

Key facts

Age range

9 months to 5 years (nursery), 0 to 9 years (soft play)

Opening hours

10 am – 5 pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Registered with Ofsted

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Needs attention

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Needs attention

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingNeeds attention
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionNeeds attention
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Excel Kids Romford

Last inspected 27 April 2026

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Staff greet children warmly, ensuring they feel safe and secure. Leaders prioritise language development, especially for children with English as an additional language, by modelling language and narrating throughout the day. Staff effectively manage children's behaviour by setting clear expectations and explaining consequences.

Inspector highlights

  • This unique setting has a large soft play at the centre of its provision, providing ample opportunity for children to develop their gross motor skills.
  • The setting demonstrates a good understanding of their role in helping prepare children for school.
  • Staff actively listen to children and respond to everything they say. They value children's ideas and allow them to make choices.
  • Leaders and staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Leaders have a clear view of the strengths of their nursery and their areas for improvement.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the environment to develop spaces and resources that are more enabling for language development
  • 2ensure staff plan activities with clear learning intents to better support children's next steps of development
  • 3embed strategies to provide more consistent support to children that speak English as an additional language, particularly during changes in routine
  • 4ensure induction procedures for new staff are more robust to fully equip them with the knowledge they need to keep children safe.
Inspection #10372906 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders are quick to secure support from other professionals and to involve parents in discussions about children that are not meeting their milestones. Staff know these children very well and fully utilise their strong ratios to work towards individual targets. As such, children with SEND make good progress from their individual starting points.

Outdoor space

This unique setting has a large soft play at the centre of its provision, providing ample opportunity for children to develop their gross motor skills. There are many other resources available and plenty of space to explore and play.

EAL / language support

The nursery places an appropriate focus on language development for children who speak English as an additional language, with staff modelling and narrating throughout the day.

Inspection history

Date: November 2024

  • April 2026Needs attention
  • December 2024Good
  • November 2024Good

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