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Explorers Elm Park # Explorers Elm Park Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · 4.8 (16 parent reviews) · 33 The Broadway, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 4RN · Havering Number of places 42 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Havering About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Explorers Day Nursery in Romford offers high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The nursery prioritises creating an environment where children can flourish academically and holistically, combining traditional values with a nurturing atmosphere to inspire curiosity and a love for learning. With a strong emphasis on individuality, creativity, and self-expression, the curriculum incorporates the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, encouraging child-led learning while developing good manners, cultural diversity, knowledge, and social skills. The team of experienced early years practitioners provides a safe, secure, and personalised setting, supported by hands-on owners who maintain high standards of care. Children benefit from outdoor play, Makaton sign language introduction, and a wide array of extra-curricular activities, fostering empathy, kindness, and respect. Established in 2018, the nursery is committed to continuous improvement and works closely with parents to support each child's development at their own pace, preparing them for future education with confidence. Our ethos Explorers Day Nursery is committed to fostering a love for learning by combining traditional values with a nurturing atmosphere. Their approach emphasises individuality, creativity, and self-expression, incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to encourage child-led learning. They aim to develop children's manners, cultural diversity, knowledge, social skills, empathy, kindness, and respect, preparing them for future education. What it's like Children are truly at the heart of everything in this setting, which is extremely well organised and resourced to provide magical play areas for all children. Staff offer a curriculum that sparks children's learning and curiosity and promotes their physical skills, social skills and rich language opportunities. Children are extremely well behaved and consistently show respect for each other, demonstrating high levels of self-control. Child-led learning Outdoor play Makaton education EYFS curriculum Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/funded-place) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Explorers Elm Park Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10264725 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214222)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2620097) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=explorers-elm-park-rm12-4rn-2620097) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Explorers Elm Park Last inspected 15 March 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are truly at the heart of everything in this setting, which is extremely well organised and resourced to provide magical play areas for all children. Staff offer a curriculum that sparks children's learning and curiosity and promotes their physical skills, social skills and rich language opportunities. Children are extremely well behaved and consistently show respect for each other, demonstrating high levels of self-control. Inspector highlights - All children make exceptional progress at each stage of their development due to high expectations. - Children learn and use sign language from the baby room to pre-school room. - Empathy is encouraged, modelled by staff, and demonstrated by children. - Children are engaged in activities and routines, transitioning seamlessly, with purposeful learning at every turn. - Children are exposed to a wealth of rich experiences, including community links and various sessions to enhance learning. Inspection #10264725 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214222) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that staff support children over and above what they would have expected. > Some parents say that they will not move out of the area because their children are so happy in the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Every child in the setting can communicate through actions or verbally. Staff teach all children to use sign language so that they can communicate from the baby room all the way to the pre-school room. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. Children have opportunities for developing physical skills, such as through weekly visits from a sports coach. Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 March 2023 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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