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Heritage Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.6(17 parent reviews) ·Unit 3, 280 Oxlow Lane, DAGENHAM, RM10 8LP · Barking and Dagenham
Number of places
21 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham

About this day nursery

Heritage Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment where children are encouraged to develop at their individual pace. The nursery prioritises high standards of care and education, striving to ensure the well-being and growth of every child.

They believe in collaboration with parents and the community to uphold the safety and rights of young individuals, basing their safeguarding policies on key commitments from the Pre-school Learning Alliance. The team at Heritage Day Nursery is committed to promoting good health through stringent hygiene practices and a secure setting, with staff trained in first aid and maintaining equipment to British and European standards.

They also adopt a positive approach to behaviour management, acknowledging each child's unique needs, developmental stage, and cultural background. The nursery encourages parents to actively participate in the admission and settling-in process, ensuring a smooth transition for children.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle comfortably into familiar routines. The manager and staff effectively plan for individual learning needs, tailoring experiences to age groups. The setting has made significant improvements since the last inspection, and children, including those with SEND, make effective progress.

High standards of care and educationPositive behaviour managementStrong safeguarding policies

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers daily, half-day, and hourly care options with flat rate fees. No age-specific pricing or additional session packages are specified.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, all year round

Age range

1 Year olds to 5 Years olds

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Heritage Day Nursery

Last inspected 13 June 2023 · Anne-Marie Giffts-Walker

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 arrive happy and settle comfortably into familiar routines. The manager and staff effectively plan for individual learning needs, tailoring experiences to age groups. The setting has made significant improvements since the last inspection, and children, including those with SEND, make effective progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children foster a love of literacy with enjoyable reading sessions and regular visits to the local library.
  • Children develop their small and large muscles through various activities including using bicycles, swings, climbing apparatus, and moulding cookie dough.
  • Children share their interests with staff and other children at group times, asking questions about their learning.
  • The manager has improved the key-person system, providing children with emotional support and encouragement.
  • The manager ensures children have healthy, freshly made food and values her staff, providing regular coaching and training.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's subject knowledge and help them to have a more secure understanding of what children need to learn to further extend children's learning
  • 2provide staff with more focused behaviour management strategies to help children understand why behaviour expectations and rules are in place.
Inspection #10277167 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents comment that staff are welcoming, friendly and approachable

parents comment that they are happy with the progress their children are making at the setting

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff create a learning programme that helps children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make effective progress from their starting points. Some staff members have attended training to develop more skills to better support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children take turns and wait patiently as they descend and ascend the stairs to the outdoor area. Some children like to draw, others run and balance in the outside area. Staff supervise young children as they use bicycles, swings and climbing apparatus.

Parent Reviews of Heritage Day Nursery

4.6
(17)
rita Fustos
6 months ago

Over the years we were sent away by other nurseries as my child has a very strong bond as a" lock down baby" We even attended 2 nurseries in a week at one point. My son finally settled with Heritage Day Nursery due to the amazing staff working there. Very greatful 🙏 🙌 Thank you for not giving up on us. God bless you.

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Rebecca Ogie
7 months ago

Heritage nursery is an amazing place for your little one, they has done a great job with my little girl ,they are very passionate lovely with the children, my child was safe at heritage nursery and well looking after I recommend heritage nursery for any parents if you are looking for a good place for your little one. Thank you heritage nursery Osian family love you all

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Zkatz
8 months ago

This nursery uses high chairs as a form of punishment, this is against childcare rules and regulations. Additionally, they do not have much in terms of planned activities to encourage child development.

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Sophia
6 years ago

Fantastic nursery! All the staff are so friendly, professional and amazing with the children. In the time my daughter was at Heritage she learnt so many new things, her writing came along so well, her knowledge of nature expanded, her numbers and letters, everything! The little day trips to encourage learning to, amazing! She also made great friendships too. I would highly recommend Heritage in Hornchurch to any parent who wants to feel happy, relaxed and confident that their children are being catered for their every needs. Georgie will miss coming here.

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Alistar Florentina
2 years ago

My daughter attended this nursery for the past 3 years. It’s been a wonderful experience where she developed so much and helped her to live towards her new journey. Thank you to all staff members who was great 🥰🥰🥰

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: December 2008

  • June 2023Good
  • December 2022Inadequate
  • February 2018Good
  • February 2017Good
  • May 2013Good
  • December 2008Good

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