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Garden House Nursery Schools - Kingston

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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4.0(46 parent reviews) ·50 Gloucester Road, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, KT1 3RB · Kingston upon Thames
Number of places
38 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames

About this day nursery

Garden House Nursery Schools, with over two decades of experience, provide childcare in distinctive properties featuring extensive gardens that offer natural light and spacious learning environments. The nursery group is committed to fostering a stimulating atmosphere through an educational program inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, which aligns with all seven areas of learning outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

They emphasise adventurous outdoor play within their natural, green surroundings. The nurseries are praised by parents for their caring and attentive staff, with many highlighting the strong bonds children form with their key workers.

Parents also appreciate the informative daily updates via the EYLog app, which keeps them informed about their child's activities and developmental milestones. The nursery also provides complimentary early drop-off from 7:30 am to support commuting parents.

Operating in multiple locations, including Kingston upon Thames, Garden House Nursery Schools strive to create a 'home away from home' where children feel safe, happy, and intellectually engaged.

Our ethos

We use a curriculum based on the Reggio Emilia Approach that supports all seven areas of the learning from the EYFS. It provides children with an educational programme that delivers exciting activities and experiences. We provide childcare from 7.30am each day, at no extra cost, in all our nurseries to help parents manage their commutes.

What it's like

Children are happy and content at the nursery and settle in well with the help of their key person. They engage in a range of motivating activities, exploring with all their senses and developing independence through managing personal care. Children are kind and respectful of others, demonstrating good behaviour and a positive response to staff requests.

Reggio Emilia ApproachSpacious gardensExperienced staffEYFS curriculumEarly drop-off at no extra cost

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

From 7:30am each day

Age range

9 months and above

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Garden House Nursery Schools - Kingston

Last inspected 12 May 2022 · Katarina Hustava

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 are happy and content at the nursery and settle in well with the help of their key person. They engage in a range of motivating activities, exploring with all their senses and developing independence through managing personal care. Children are kind and respectful of others, demonstrating good behaviour and a positive response to staff requests.

Inspector highlights

  • The new management team effectively supports staff and improves teaching quality, fostering a sense of value and support among staff.
  • The management team continually refines practices and encourages parental feedback for ongoing improvements.
  • Staff and managers adeptly adjust settling-in procedures for the youngest children, ensuring emotional security post-COVID-19.
  • A well-balanced and engaging curriculum supports all aspects of children's learning and development.
  • Staff effectively promote early language development through conversations, stories, and rhymes, with children actively participating and learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen current hygiene practices, including outdoors to build on children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy
  • 2review the organisation of some group activities to sustain the interest and maximise learning and enjoyment for children of different stages of development.
Inspection #10199343 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), develop secure foundations for their future learning. The management team and staff work closely with other professionals to provide appropriate support for individual children, including those with SEND.

Outdoor space

When children are outdoors, they play with balls and ride tricycles, and explore natural resources with opportunities for gardening. Staff carefully arrange exciting learning environments outdoors and plan activities to help children express their comprehension and imagination, such as playing with a pretend shop.

Parent Reviews of Garden House Nursery Schools - Kingston

4.0
(46)
Sarah O'Callaghan
3 months ago

We have two children attending TGHN and we could not be happier. Both of them are thriving there and it really is a home away from home for them. Our second child has additional needs which the team have fully embraced and they truly take the best care of her. Both children receive such wonderful care adapted to their needs. The team are wonderful. Thank you!

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U M
9 months ago

I am seriously concerned about the environment at Garden House Nursery. There is a constant turnover of staff, which is unsettling and not what you’d expect from a stable, nurturing setting. Children need consistent care, not a revolving door of unfamiliar faces. Leadership—particularly under Tom—appears to ignore or dismiss concerns. This lack of accountability raises serious questions about what’s happening behind closed doors when even basic concerns go unanswered. A nursery should be built on trust, transparency, and emotional stability. Sadly, this setting does not seem to offer any of those things. I would strongly advise other parents to look elsewhere.

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Harry Conquest
10 months ago

This was our first nursery, and we have been blown away by the amount of support and care provided! Our daughter has really flourished, and we are particularly impressed by the professionalism in communication, with every detail of her day passed on to us. Garden House is a very safe and welcoming home away from home, and the team all work really hard to be responsive to every need. Thank you!

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Madeleine Gates
2 years ago

My daughter has been at garden house for 18 months and has had a wonderful experience. From the moment she arrived she felt safe and loved going there. Some of her first words were her key workers who have all been amazing. Special mention to her current Key worker Geraldine and her original Tom, who she loves very much and who I trust completely to be kind, caring and understanding. Garden House also looked after us as a family when we most needed it and I will never forget it. Thank you all!

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Ross Fennell
3 years ago

Our daughter has been at Garden House for nearly 4 months, and has settled extremely well and enjoys her time at nursery. The staff at the nursery made her settle in process very easy & smooth, and she has formed a strong bond with them ever since, which is a testament to the environment that’s created at Garden House. The facilities are great and she loves the garden, and Louise the manager was very accommodating with our family situation due to unforeseen circumstances. We recommend Garden House to other parents in the area.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: July 2012

  • May 2022Good
  • June 2021Requires improvement
  • December 2018Good
  • June 2018Inadequate
  • May 2016Good
  • July 2013Requires improvement
  • May 2013Requires improvement
  • July 2012Good

Frequently asked about Garden House Nursery Schools - Kingston

About the setting

Garden House Nursery School, previously known as Stars Day Nursery, registered in 2007 and operates from Kingston upon Thames. It is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs 10 staff, of whom eight hold appropriate early years qualifications. It receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

URN
EY360354
Registered person
The Stars Childcare Group Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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