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Harmony House at Castle Green

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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4.5(26 parent reviews) ·Castle Green Centre, Castle Green, Dagenham, RM9 4UN · Barking and Dagenham
Number of places
81 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham

About this day nursery

Harmony House Dagenham, established in 1993, is a charitable incorporated organisation dedicated to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable residents in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Originally founded to assist refugees and asylum seekers, the organisation has evolved to address a broader spectrum of community needs.

It operates three nurseries, offering high-quality early years education, inclusive environments, and freshly prepared meals, serving as a vital resource for working families and vulnerable children. Beyond childcare, Harmony House spearheads diverse community projects aimed at combating social isolation and fostering independence across generations.

Initiatives like the Silvernet Get Together Groups offer connection and creative outlets for isolated residents, while the Harmony Home Support team provides practical assistance. The organisation collaborates with local authorities, schools, and other charities to amplify its impact, creating a supportive network that empowers individuals and strengthens community bonds.

Harmony House focuses on ensuring that all community members, from the youngest to the eldest, can live purposeful and joyful lives with independence.

What it's like

Children are eager to start their day and separate easily from parents, self-registering and hanging up coats. Staff welcome them warmly. The setting offers a broad curriculum both indoors and outdoors, and children show high levels of focus and concentration in activities.

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Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday for most of the year.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Harmony House at Castle Green

Last inspected 11 March 2025

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 eager to start their day and separate easily from parents, self-registering and hanging up coats. Staff welcome them warmly. The setting offers a broad curriculum both indoors and outdoors, and children show high levels of focus and concentration in activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children well and accurately track their development, ensuring challenging next steps.
  • The curriculum for communication and language is excellent, with staff training in British Sign Language and using Makaton.
  • Children develop a love of reading and books, enjoying shared stories and independent reading.
  • Children are imaginative and use their knowledge to develop games and be creative in enabling environments.
  • Parent partnerships are excellent, with parents feeling well-informed and supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1make better use of strategies to enable children to develop problem-solving skills and build independence.
Inspection #10372465 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the setting as a very warm and welcoming environment.

Parents feel that staff are nurturing and caring and that their children have thrived since attending.

Parents comment that they feel very well informed of how their children are progressing and the support that is available to them as a family.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a particular strength of the setting. Staff work in partnership with parents and external agencies to put in place consistent plans to support children's learning and development. All staff understand the importance of using verbal and non-verbal means of communication to ensure all children, including those with SEND, understand what is being asked.

Outdoor space

In the garden, children laugh as they take turns to roll cars faster and faster down the pipes into the large tray. They also curl up on bean bags in the garden and share stories with each other or independently. Additionally, children in the garden use drumsticks to light their imaginary bonfire.

Parent Reviews of Harmony House at Castle Green

4.5
(26)
Mostofa Uddin
2 months ago

We’ve had such a positive experience with Castle Green Children Nursery. My daughter has been attending for over six months now, starting in the 2-3 year old room and now moving up to the older class, and she genuinely loves going in every day. The nursery itself is always clean, well maintained and thoughtfully set up. It’s spacious and clearly purpose-built, giving the children plenty of room to play, explore, learn and grow in a safe environment. You can see that a lot of care goes into creating a setting that feels both nurturing and stimulating. The staff and key workers are professional, warm and approachable. They really take the time to get to know the children as individuals and look after them with genuine care and attention. As a parent, that reassurance means everything. One thing that has stood out to me in particular is how inclusive the nursery is. As someone from a BAME background, it’s important that my child feels seen and valued. The team are respectful of different faiths, cultures and practices; for example, they put together a beautiful Ramadan table during Ramadan, which was such a thoughtful touch and meant a lot to us. I have nothing but praise for this nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent, especially those living locally. It’s been a wonderful start to my daughter’s early years journey. P.S. They also have a dedicated car park that can accommodate up to 10 cars at a time, including two disabled bays, which makes drop-offs and pick-ups much easier and safer for parents.

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Doron Kristal
3 months ago

This nursery has such a warm, friendly atmosphere. The team is caring and committed, and you can see the effort they put into creating a safe and fun environment for the children. The setting is clean and well‑organised. The staff always greet with a smile and go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. You can tell they truly love what they do. I’ve always loved the positive energy here. Highly recommend!

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harley wallis
2 months ago

Honestly couldn’t have wished a better nursery for my son, they have been accommodating and understanding and very supportive when we have been dealing with his needs. The staff are amazing and always happy and are always reassuring you or keeping you informed about your child. I will be sending my other child here as it’s an amazing nursery.

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Lily fay Johnson
2 months ago

The nursery provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. The staff are friendly, caring, and attentive, and they create a safe space where kids can learn and play. There are plenty of activities that support development and creativity. Overall, it’s a lovely place that supports children’s growth and wellbeing

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Danielle Lock
2 months ago

Cannot fault this nursery what so ever! My daughter has been here since age 2 and she absolutely loves it! Amazing staff all around from Wendy and all the ladies in the office to the girls in all the rooms, especially kelly ☺️! Would 100% recommend!

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Inspection history

Date: March 2025

  • April 2025Good
  • March 2025Good

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