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Hugs and Giggles Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·101a Headstone Lane, HARROW, HA2 6JL · Harrow
Number of places
52 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Harrow

About this day nursery

Hugs and Giggles Nursery, located in Harrow, HA2 6JL, offers a vibrant and nurturing environment for children from 3 months to 5 years old. The nursery aims to provide a secure and stimulating space where little ones can flourish, supported by a team of enthusiastic and dedicated early years educators.

Their approach emphasises individualised learning, ensuring each child's unique developmental needs are met. The nursery boasts modern learning rooms, a rich outdoor play area, and provides freshly prepared meals by professional chefs in collaboration with certified nutritionists.

Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through the Tapestry App, fostering strong communication between home and nursery. With a focus on preparing children for school, Hugs and Giggles strives to build confidence, independence, and a love for learning in a warm, family-like atmosphere.

What it's like

There is a happy atmosphere in the nursery. Staff act as positive role models in modelling good manners and respectful behaviour, which helps children learn to be considerate and kind. Children are enthusiastic learners, who readily lead their own play and develop strong, trusting bonds with staff.

Modern facilitiesRich outdoor environmentHighly qualified staffFreshly prepared mealsParental engagement via app

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated over a 52-week year and billed monthly in advance, with a minimum booking requirement. The nursery structures its rates by age band (0-2 years and 2-5 years) for full and half-day sessions. Additional charges apply for consumables during funded hours, alongside meals and registration fees.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are based on 52 weeks per year, paid monthly in advance.
  • A minimum booking of 3 sessions or 2 full days per week is required.
  • Consumable and activity charges apply to government-funded 15 and 30-hour sessions.
  • A non-refundable settling fee is required.
  • A refundable deposit of £100-£200 is required.
  • Food charges for part-time/full-time are £5-£7.

Key facts

Food

Freshly prepared meals included for full day and half-day sessions, with options to add extra or a lunch pack for government-funded sessions.

Opening hours

8:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hugs and Giggles Nursery

Last inspected 23 August 2023 · Anahita Aderianwalla

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

There is a happy atmosphere in the nursery. Staff act as positive role models in modelling good manners and respectful behaviour, which helps children learn to be considerate and kind. Children are enthusiastic learners, who readily lead their own play and develop strong, trusting bonds with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The new manager is a strong leader, and all staff share the vision of ensuring children gain knowledge and skills for future learning.
  • Staff effectively promote children's speaking, listening, and attention skills, identifying and supporting those who need additional help.
  • Parents are positive about the nursery, praising the kind and caring staff and the progress their children make.
  • Children learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle, with staff teaching the importance of hydration and self-care skills.
  • Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills and learn to work together as a team.

Areas to develop

  • 1refine the curriculum for mathematics to better support children's counting and number recognition skills
  • 2review and improve the organisation of activities and routines so that children's learning is not unnecessarily interrupted.
Inspection #10271396 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents talk fondly about how children love their time here.

They praise the kind and caring staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff quickly identify children who need additional help to catch up with their communication skills and put in place effective support.

Outdoor space

Staff provide an outdoor gardening area for children to care for plants, and they take children on picnics and nature walks in the local park. Older children practise writing their names on paper and use chalks outdoors, which develops the small muscles in their hands.

Parent Reviews of Hugs and Giggles Nursery

5.0
(4)

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: October 2012

  • August 2023Good
  • November 2022Requires improvement
  • July 2022Inadequate
  • January 2022Inadequate
  • October 2017Good
  • August 2014Good
  • September 2013Good
  • October 2012Inadequate

Frequently asked about Hugs and Giggles Nursery

About the setting

Hugs and Giggles Nursery registered in 2012 and operates from the grounds of Headstone Park, in the London Borough of Harrow. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. There are seven staff members, all with appropriate qualifications at level 2 to level 5. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY443930
Registered person
Headstart Nursery and Learning Centre Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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