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Happy Kidz Pre-School and Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·St. Johns Church, St. Johns Road, Ilford, IG2 7BB · Redbridge
Number of places
50 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Redbridge

About this day nursery

Happy Kidz Pre-School and Day Nursery operates from St John's Church Centre in Ilford, offering a nurturing environment for young children. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, providing structured care and learning during these times.

As part of the St John the Evangelist church community, it benefits from a multi-cultural setting and a commitment to safeguarding children. The church itself, a member of the Evangelical Alliance, participates actively within the Chelmsford Diocese, extending its community presence through various activities and outreach programmes.

The nursery embraces a blend of rich Anglican heritage and diverse cultural traditions, embodying a strong sense of community and faith. It actively supports government initiatives for early years education by offering funded places for eligible children.

The facility fosters a safe, inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to grow and learn, supported by the wider church's dedication to its community and values.

What it's like

Staff provide a warm and secure environment where children happily choose their play activities. Staff build strong relationships with children, modelling language and enhancing learning through child-led play. They tailor the curriculum to individual needs, ensuring children make good progress from their starting points using consistent routines and positive behaviour strategies.

Part of church communityAccepts government funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm

Age range

2-4 years

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Kidz Pre-School and Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 September 2024 · Nicola Baker

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 provide a warm and secure environment where children happily choose their play activities. Staff build strong relationships with children, modelling language and enhancing learning through child-led play. They tailor the curriculum to individual needs, ensuring children make good progress from their starting points using consistent routines and positive behaviour strategies.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff prioritise developing the skills that children need to be ready for school, focusing on communication and language.
  • Staff have effective strategies in place to support children who speak English as an additional language, helping them make quick progress.
  • The manager promotes reading with young children by purchasing books for home, taking children to the local library, and engaging them in daily story time.
  • The SENCo understands the importance of early intervention for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and works with parents and professionals to support their access to the curriculum.
  • Staff encourage healthy habits, offering healthy snacks, sharing information with parents, and taking children outside for fresh air and exercise daily.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the learning opportunities available in the outside area.
Inspection #10362536 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents share that they are happy with the setting and that settling procedures are a strength, as staff are flexible to meet the needs of individual children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) understands the importance of early intervention for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff are quick to identify children with gaps in their development and discuss these with parents. The SENCo then works with parents and other professionals to develop strategies that support all children to access the curriculum, making good use of sensory toys and attention-building games. Children with SEND make good progress from their individual starting points.

Outdoor space

Staff take children outside for fresh air and exercise as part of their daily routine. However, the outside area is poorly resourced, with a mud kitchen lacking resources for imaginative play, which limits outdoor learning opportunities.

EAL / language support

Staff have effective strategies in place to support the high number of children who speak English as an additional language. For example, they have pictures of different foods on the snack table to enable all children to engage in talk about healthy eating. As such, children who speak English as an additional language make quick progress, particularly in their understanding of the language.

Parent Reviews of Happy Kidz Pre-School and Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
Aridona Sobetchi
a year ago

I am very happy with this nursery. The team is friendly and helpful. Therefore, they are always happy to change the day if need. They are not so strict like other nurseries.. Both of my children went to this nursery and they were happy to go there. My little one is still happily attending it. Highly recommend 👌

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lauryn uwas
a year ago

Friendly and welcoming staff and a big, clean hall and garden!!

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Ozzy Paul
3 years ago

Clean environment with warm and friendly staffs

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

9 September 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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