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Grenfell Early Years

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Lower Clarendon Walk, Lancaster West Estate, London, W11 1SL · Kensington and Chelsea
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea

About this day nursery

Grenfell Early Years, situated in London W11 1SL, offers comprehensive childcare for children aged 12 months to 4 years. The nursery provides both full-time and part-time options, operating 50 weeks a year from Monday to Friday.

Shirley Sylvester has managed the facility since 1994. In addition to core nursery services, Grenfell Early Years also runs various drop-in programmes, such as Stay and Play sessions for parents and young children, and a Toy Library.

The centre emphasises community engagement and provides information on available financial support for childcare costs, including various government funding schemes. Parents are encouraged to visit the nursery and discuss their child's care needs with the coordinator to arrange suitable payment plans.

What it's like

Staff have a deep understanding of the children and families who attend the nursery and of their differing needs. They are positive role models who prioritise children's emotional well-being, creating nurturing spaces and secure attachments. Children feel happy, safe and ready to learn.

Full-time and part-time careStay and Play sessionsToy LibraryCommunity-focused

Pricing & funding

Offers part-time half-day sessions, full days, and extended days, with both session/daily and weekly rates available. Additional unfunded hours for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds are charged at a flat hourly rate.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Offers 15 and 30 hours of government funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds.
  • An hourly rate applies for any additional hours taken over the government-funded entitlement.
  • Hourly rate for additional hours is scheduled to increase from January 2026.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Extended Day, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Full Day, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM for Morning session, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for Afternoon session

Session types

Full Day, Morning session, Afternoon session, Extended Day

Age range

12 months to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Grenfell Early Years

Last inspected 17 December 2024 · Tracey Murphy

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

Staff have a deep understanding of the children and families who attend the nursery and of their differing needs. They are positive role models who prioritise children's emotional well-being, creating nurturing spaces and secure attachments. Children feel happy, safe and ready to learn.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders plan a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge.
  • Staff use professional tools and knowledge to assess children's skills and identify concerns early, referring to relevant agencies when needed.
  • Staff engage and interact with children well, introducing signing alongside words to support communication.
  • Leaders use additional funding effectively to offer children full learning experiences.
  • Staff receive high levels of support from leaders who provide constructive feedback and training opportunities.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the overall good support for children's communication and language development to help children to process information and build on their understanding
  • 2encourage children's developing independence further throughout the daily routines and activities.
Inspection #10370001 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents are positive as they describe a strong partnership"

"They feel supported and say communication is a key strength."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use professional tools and their knowledge of child development to assess children's skills and to identify concerns early. They are appropriately quick to refer to the relevant agencies, working closely with speech and language teams to provide the right support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, children get the early help they need to access all activities and close any gaps in their learning.

Outdoor space

The report mentions children being supported to carry out small tasks like putting on aprons and coats for garden play, suggesting that outdoor play is part of the daily routine, but it does not elaborate on how children use outdoor space or what facilities are available.

Parent Reviews of Grenfell Early Years

5.0
(5)
Alice Smith
5 years ago

Absolutely fantastic nursery. They care about each child’s needs individually - setting up activities specifically to help with their development. They know your child so well. The nursery has the loveliest atmosphere. The staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. My son absolutely loves it here.

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Nicia Harding
2 years ago

Highly recommend this Nursery ..... shirley is outstanding wouldnt leave my kids in the hands of anybody else. Plus she goes beyond and above to help - shirley & sarah , louise ,Billie and Many more to mention are brilliant & totally hands on very helpful & very warming and show the highest empathy & care . Peace of mind is blissful if your children are left in a safe environment - And this is exactly what you will feel ( peace of mind ) Definitely 5 stars Amazing !!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ THANK YOU 😊

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Christine Apea-Agyei
7 years ago

The staff are lovely and my little ones enjoy going, the fees are much cheaper than other nurseries in the area.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2008

  • January 2025Good
  • December 2024Good
  • May 2024Requires improvement
  • February 2024Requires improvement
  • August 2019Outstanding
  • August 2019Outstanding
  • April 2008Good

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