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Howbury Preschool And Daycare # Howbury Preschool And Daycare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Peareswood Primary School, Peareswood Road, ERITH, DA8 3PR · Bexley Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Bexley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Howbury Preschool And Daycare, established in 2012, operates during term-time with sessions from 9am to 3pm, catering to children aged 2 to 4 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 21 February 2024. Staff warmly welcome children and parents daily, helping them settle into familiar routines within the well-organised setting across two rooms. The approach encourages children to choose what they want to learn, with key persons and other staff joining them in activities. The curriculum is collaboratively planned weekly by managers and staff. Howbury Preschool And Daycare has a strong focus on meeting the needs of all children, particularly those requiring additional support. Leaders have implemented an effective system, including daily small groups and games to boost communication and language skills, and sensory circuits for children who struggle with change. Staff actively support children's social skills by encouraging self-regulation of emotions and promoting 'kind hands and kind words', fostering a caring attitude among children. Parents speak highly of the nursery, noting improvements in their children's language and social skills, and appreciate being well-informed about their child's progress. The nursery also cultivates a love of books through daily stories, songs, and rhymes, helping to build early literacy. What it's like Staff welcome children and their parents daily, ensuring children settle into familiar routines. Staff have high expectations, fostering an ethos of mutual respect and encouraging children's voices and imaginations. Children feel safe and secure, demonstrating confidence and happiness. Good Ofsted rating Strong SEND support Positive parent feedback Focus on social skills Love of books encouraged Effective routine and curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 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 Age range Babies to school age Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Howbury Preschool And Daycare Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10307892 Lead inspector Louisa Parker Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242375)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455000) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=howbury-preschool-and-daycare-da8-3pr-ey455000) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Howbury Preschool And Daycare Last inspected 21 February 2024 · Louisa Parker 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 welcome children and their parents daily, ensuring children settle into familiar routines. Staff have high expectations, fostering an ethos of mutual respect and encouraging children's voices and imaginations. Children feel safe and secure, demonstrating confidence and happiness. Inspector highlights - Leaders have worked hard on the recommendations from the last inspection and now use a more effective system to meet the needs of all children. - Staff have a strong focus on supporting any children who receive additional funding, which helps children to make good progress. - Parents speak positively about the nursery and the care which their children receive, and feel well informed about their child's progress. - Staff support children's social skills through helping them to regulate their own emotions and encourage them to use 'kind hands and 'kind words'. - Children develop a love of books and stories, and staff help to build children's literacy skills by sharing stories, songs, and rhymes daily. Areas to develop - 1 consider children's individual next steps in learning more precisely when planning activities, to help children to make more progress - 2 help children to understand and manage risks, such as by offering them more detailed explanations - 3 ensure that all staff use a consistent approach in their teaching, such as when supporting children with their independence and introducing children to early phonics. Inspection #10307892 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242375) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on how their children have developed their language and social skills since joining the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders use an effective system to ensure that they meet the needs of all children. Staff use this information to put things in place for children. For example, they provide daily small groups and games to develop children's communication and language skills and sensory circuits for those children who struggle with change. ## Parent Reviews of Howbury Preschool And Daycare 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI8mTDa8tjsqsX7NIJMVG3S5l-KI40ANMkgbOeaAJ6e-GIE6Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) The Nguyen Edward 10 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twVFJtdEplbVkxWTJkTk4ydDNUM1JTUm1aUk9VRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8b1d4c8c0459b:0x507ac909e65b5bae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWAAG7757MMcDMtstG5FNI1_EGw3u38UtPvUC5Np3fwySPhTY7J=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Five nights Grant 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVaUpDb3lnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8b1d4c8c0459b:0x507ac909e65b5bae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWs4gn6ehxLuqpCs2fm6NBhq7pucIpyf8gMdl2ri9Y6LjaLoFSIyA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Sascha 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBNk12R3ZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8b1d4c8c0459b:0x507ac909e65b5bae) Reviews from Google for Howbury Preschool And Daycare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5799168514549570478&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2013 - February 2024 Good - March 2018 Good - June 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Howbury Preschool And Daycare ### What is Howbury Preschool And Daycare's Ofsted rating? ### What funded hours are available at Howbury Preschool And Daycare? ### What age range does Howbury Preschool And Daycare cater for? ### Does Howbury Preschool And Daycare offer support for children with special educational needs? ### When was Howbury Preschool And Daycare established? ### How does Howbury Preschool And Daycare support children's social skills? ### How does Howbury Preschool And Daycare encourage a love of reading? ## About the setting Howbury Preschool And Daycare registered in 2012 and is located in the London Borough of Bexley. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff, eight of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, during term time, with sessions from 9am until 3pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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