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Happy Orkids

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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5.0(15 parent reviews) ·Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School, Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HB · Redbridge
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Redbridge

About this day nursery

Happy Orkids Ltd, located in Ilford, IG6 3HB, offers comprehensive childcare services for a range of ages. The nursery provides a nurturing environment focused on early education, supplemented by a holiday club and after-school provisions.

They are committed to supporting families with various government funding options, including universal and extended free childcare hours, ensuring accessibility for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. The facility operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Happy Orkids emphasises clear communication with parents regarding funding applications, eligibility criteria, and any additional costs associated with childcare, such as meals or extra hours. They aim to prepare children for school through engaging play and learning opportunities, while also accommodating the needs of working parents.

The team guides parents through the application processes for different funding schemes and clarifies how these entitlements can be utilised across term-time or stretched over a longer period. Happy Orkids maintains a transparent charging policy, detailing all fees for additional services beyond the funded hours.

What it's like

The dedicated manager and her equally committed team welcome children warmly to the exciting and inviting play environment. They work hard and invest time in getting to know the children and their families. There is an ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum in place, and staff carefully plan experiences based on children's interests, leading to high levels of engagement.

Accepts government fundingHoliday Club availableAfter School Club available

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (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

7:30am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Orkids

Last inspected 4 September 2024

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

The dedicated manager and her equally committed team welcome children warmly to the exciting and inviting play environment. They work hard and invest time in getting to know the children and their families. There is an ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum in place, and staff carefully plan experiences based on children's interests, leading to high levels of engagement.

Inspector highlights

  • Senior leaders and the manager are passionate about the vision and ethos of the nursery, prioritising children's well-being and development, and partnerships with parents and staff.
  • The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator has extensive knowledge and works with staff, parents, and external agencies to meet individual needs, ensuring children with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds progress well.
  • Children show a positive attitude to doing things for themselves, successfully developing their independence and sense of responsibility.
  • Partnerships with parents are a key strength, with staff developing very good relationships and offering regular updates.
  • Staff plan exciting and well-thought-out activities, and understand what they want children to learn during these activities.
  • Children enjoy a spacious and well-equipped garden space and have plenty of opportunities to be outside and explore freely.
  • Staff support language well, providing opportunities for individual and group discussions, and fostering a love of stories, songs, and rhymes.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to develop their teaching strategies to consistently challenge and extend children's learning.
Inspection #10350673 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

love and tools to succeed at school

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator has an extensive knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She works alongside all staff, parents and external agencies to ensure that children's individual needs are being met. Consequently, children with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds progress well.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy a spacious and well-equipped garden space and have plenty of opportunities to be outside and explore freely. They practise their physical skills in a variety of ways, such as during weekly music and movement sessions.

Parent Reviews of Happy Orkids

5.0
(15)
Ema Cauni
3 years ago

Many thanks from the heart for all your hard work, love, dedication, patience to the children, and for caring when they were not feeling well, making everyday a fun environment to go to which was also very important. Lovely staff were part of our daughter’s development and 1st stages in life and helped preparing her for school through creative and educational activities.

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Sukhvinder Durhailay
3 years ago

Happy Orkids is a great nursery! Both my kids have been here and the staff are the best you’ll find in any nursery. The facilities, care, learning and development for the children are of the highest standard. Recommend Happy Orkids to any parent looking to put their child into nursery!

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Theodoria Mahal
3 years ago

My son enjoys his time at this nursery. Children are catered to extremely well. Staff are attentive, accommodating & professional. My registration & settling time was seamless & quicker than I thought which was very helpful. Playtime & other routines are well planned throughout the day. My son enjoys his lunch, snack & tea times. Lunch is freshly cooked, balanced with fruit & veg. Open & closed times are suitable for us.

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A AXP
3 years ago

Happy Orkids Nursery has all the things I look for in an outstanding nursery; a solid reputation in the community, a warm and comforting environment, staff who are passionate about active learning, and child-friendly facilities. The children are happy to go to school, and are always sharing new things they have learned whilst at nursery. The staff are experienced and nurturing, whilst effectively communicating updates of the children. The nursery is both play-based and academic, giving children the best environment to develop in outdoor play spaces, through nature education, art, music, etc. and academically through conventional teaching methods. I would highly recommend this excellent nursery.

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Carly Seymour
3 years ago

I can highly recommend this nursery. My 2 year old attends as did my now 5 year old. The staff are friendly and attentive and I have no worries when I leave my child for the day. There are lots of toys to play with, loads of daily activities, it is clean, they have a private garden area for them to play in. I get sent photos of the day and updates regarding food and naps. Extremely pleased and grateful for the service which they provide.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

4 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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