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Fun Kids Nurseries

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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4.7(52 parent reviews) ·41 Marlborough Hill, Harrow, HA1 1TX · Harrow
Number of places
54 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Harrow

About this day nursery

Fun Kids Nursery, a Montessori nursery and preschool nestled in the heart of Harrow, provides exceptional childcare, specialist SEN support, and comprehensive pre-school preparation. The nursery's ethos centres on meeting the needs of both children and parents, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment.

The facilities are thoughtfully designed with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, each reflecting the seven Early Years Foundation Stage learning areas. The nursery incorporates various themed playrooms like 'Bubbles,' 'Explorers,' and 'Inventers,' alongside Montessori methods, a play garden, and a performing arts area for yoga, music, and movement.

Additionally, a children's library focuses on phonics for developing reading and writing skills, with regular visits from a pre-school teacher to aid in preparation for school. The nursery also prioritises safety with full CCTV surveillance and biometric locks, and healthy, fresh meals are prepared on-site to cater to specific dietary requirements.

Our ethos

The nursery's ethos centres on meeting the needs of both children and parents, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment. It explicitly states it is a Montessori nursery and preschool, incorporating Montessori methods throughout its specifically designed playrooms and learning areas which reflect the seven Early Years Foundation Stage learning areas.

What it's like

Parents appreciate how happy their children are to attend the nursery, noting that staff warmly welcome children and are familiar with their routines. Children start their day with engaging activities like singing and storytelling, fostering discussions about their feelings and personal experiences. Staff effectively identify children needing additional support, including those with SEND, and implement targeted interventions.

Montessori nurserySpecial Educational Needs (SEN) supportHot & Fresh MealsPlay GardenPerforming Arts Area

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers full-day and morning or afternoon half-day sessions, operating 51 weeks a year. Fees are structured around these sessions, with discounts available for children attending a full five-day week. Funded hours are accepted during school term times, but funded-only places are not offered.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Registration Fee£150.00 / session

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of four half-day sessions over four days, or two full days per week.
  • Non-refundable registration fee of £150.00 applies; no deposit is required.
  • Closed for up to 5 staff inset days, Bank Holidays, and the days between Christmas and New Year.
  • Discounted rates are available for full five-day bookings calculated over a 50-week year.
  • Offers 15 and 30 hours of funded childcare during term time (38 weeks), but does not offer funded-only places.
  • Accepts major childcare vouchers.

Key facts

Session types

Full-day, Half-day sessions (8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

Food

Hot & Fresh Meals prepared on-site by Nursery Chef

Opening hours

8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 51 weeks a year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fun Kids Nurseries

Last inspected 25 June 2024 · Bernie Dunne

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

Parents appreciate how happy their children are to attend the nursery, noting that staff warmly welcome children and are familiar with their routines. Children start their day with engaging activities like singing and storytelling, fostering discussions about their feelings and personal experiences. Staff effectively identify children needing additional support, including those with SEND, and implement targeted interventions.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are positive role models, using polite language and cooperating on tasks.
  • Staff in the baby room form strong attachments with children and provide excellent care, encouraging exploration and supporting physical development.
  • Leaders and staff prioritise the needs of children and families, with parents feeling staff go 'over and above'.
  • Leaders regularly evaluate practice through peer observations, parent feedback, and continuous reflection, fostering a motivated and satisfied team.
  • Children learn to respect others and value differences by engaging with festivals from various cultures and religions.

Areas to develop

  • 1monitor the impact of the changes made to planning, to ensure systems are in place for ongoing reflection and improvement
  • 2give children the time they need to answer questions to extend back-and-forth interactions.
Inspection #10306376 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents say how happy their children are to come to nursery."

"parents say that they feel that staff go 'over and above' and the nursery feels like 'family' as all staff are supportive and sensitive to the needs of their family."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who require additional help or children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified. Staff attend training and quickly begin to use specific interventions to support children's attention. Staff track children's development well to ensure that they make progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Fun Kids Nurseries

4.7
(52)
Nilu Nav
9 months ago

Wonderful nursery experience! My grandchild has been attending Funkids Nursery for the past 9 months (she's now 22 months old), and I couldn't be happier with the care and environment provided. She is always excited and happy to go there, which speaks volumes about how well she is treated. The staff are incredibly friendly, warm, and professional. The nursery is spotless and very well-organized – one of the few I've seen where no shoes are allowed inside, which shows how much they care about cleanliness and hygiene. Their toys and learning materials are all age-appropriate, which really helps with the children's development and keeps them engaged. Funkids truly creates a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for little ones to grow and learn. Highly recommended to any parent or grandparent looking for a great nursery!

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J London
6 months ago

This isn’t a nursery. It is a close knitted family community that add onto the effort of parents to raise the children within their care. The staff are amazing. They go out of their way to ensure each child is on their optimum developmental path. The owner is a God send. She treats every child as though her own. We have nothing but admiration for the entire FunKids team and thank them for their services. You simply won’t get this quality from other nurseries.

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Adelina Haziri
11 months ago

Funkids Nursery has been a fantastic choice for our family! The staff are kind, attentive, and really care about the children's development. Our little one started when he was only 12 months and he has settled in seamlessly and always looks forward to going. The nursery is clean, well-organized, and full of engaging activities. We love the regular updates and photos the staff share, it really helps us feel connected. Highly recommend Funkids Nursery to anyone looking for a nurturing and supportive childcare environment. We also want to say a special thank you to Shalini and Mona for looking after my little one and giving us the best possible support.

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Sumeyra Cakir
a year ago

My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was just 6 months old, and now at 1.5 years, I can confidently say that choosing this place was one of the best decisions we’ve made. From day one, the care, love, and attention she has received have been outstanding. A special thank you to Shalini, Madu, Mona, and Fatima – you all have been such a positive and nurturing presence in my daughter’s life. It’s clear how much you genuinely care for the children, and it shows in everything you do. My daughter is always happy and excited to go to nursery, which gives me so much peace of mind as a parent. The nursery environment is clean, welcoming, and full of engaging activities that have really helped my little one grow and develop. I’ve seen such wonderful progress in her communication, confidence, and social skills – and I know a big part of that is thanks to the support she gets here. I’m so grateful for the love and dedication of this amazing team. Highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, joyful, and nurturing place for their child.

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thiyagamoorthy niluksha
a year ago

i find this nursery for my 9months baby girl. they have good settings and separate room for each group with their age related toys. when i show the settings i’m so happy to give my child because they have good friendly and qualified staffs team. Now i have been with them 8 months my baby is so happy to go to the Nursery at this age of her. she blessed to have this place. I have to say special Thank you 🙏 for Shalini who is the manager at the Nursery. all the staffs doing great work. well done 👍

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: August 2022

  • June 2024Good
  • July 2023Requires improvement
  • February 2023Inadequate
  • August 2022Inadequate

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