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Hunnypot Corner Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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4.1(15 parent reviews) ·140 Squirrels Heath Road, Romford, RM3 0LU · Havering
Number of places
40 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Havering

About this day nursery

Hunnypot Corner Day Nursery in Romford, RM3 0LU, offers a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where each child's individual potential is recognised and fostered. They believe in celebrating differences and helping children grow emotionally, socially, and creatively.

The nursery's curriculum is built around the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidance, incorporating both adult-led and child-initiated activities. They observe children regularly and share progress assessments with parents each term.

Hunnypot Corner focuses on learning through play, with activities such as Super Star Sport and Music classes, Serene Mind Yoga, Spanish lessons, and phonics classes for pre-schoolers, and Jo Jingles/Baby Ballet for younger children. The nursery also maintains strong ties with the local community, including visits to the park, church, and local shops.

They encourage parental involvement in their child's learning and various nursery events, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence in the children. The nursery emphasises open communication with parents, offering formal meetings three times a year and an open-door policy for any concerns.

They also celebrate a variety of festivals and support charities throughout the year, inviting parents to participate in these events.

Our ethos

We believe that children thrive in an environment which values their own uniqueness, while providing support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and creatively. By building on each child’s strengths, interests and curiosities, we guide each child to explore the world around them as well as develop new abilities and form close relationships with their peers.

What it's like

Children are happy at this welcoming nursery, running in enthusiastically to join their friends. They feel safe and develop strong attachments with staff, who are kind and nurturing. Children form strong friendships and older children are considerate of younger ones, helping them during activities.

EYFS-based curriculumExtracurricular activitiesCommunity linksStrong parent partnershipInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a competitive daily rate which includes all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, formula milk, and extra classes. Government funding is accepted for eligible children from nine months old, with any additional hours above the entitlement charged at a separate hourly or daily rate.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • A holding deposit is required to secure a space, refunded within the first four weeks of attendance.
  • Holding deposit is waived for families only claiming 30 hours per week.
  • Fees are inclusive of all food, nappies, wipes, snacks, formula milk, and additional classes.
  • All bank holidays and five days of Christmas closure are fully chargeable.
  • Late pickup charges apply for every 15 minutes of lateness.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks provided, including hot lunch, formula milk until 1 year old

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm

Age range

9 months+

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hunnypot Corner Day Nursery

Last inspected 27 June 2022 · Pauline Valentine

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 happy at this welcoming nursery, running in enthusiastically to join their friends. They feel safe and develop strong attachments with staff, who are kind and nurturing. Children form strong friendships and older children are considerate of younger ones, helping them during activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate how happy they are at this welcoming setting, they run in enthusiastically to join their friends when they arrive.
  • Children behave well. They say please and thank you. The management team and staff give children praise and plenty of cuddles.
  • Children have opportunities to develop their interests, younger children are intrigued with real vegetables displayed in a basket.
  • Children develop a good range of physical skills. They ride scooters, bikes and run around joyfully singing and dancing in the garden.
  • The leadership and management team are passionate about their roles. They conduct various evaluations of staff practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance support for children during outdoor play to have a consistent approach implementing the curriculum for their communication and language.
Inspection #10221600 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Older children are very considerate of the younger children. During activities, they enjoy helping them when in the garden. Children develop a good range of physical skills. They ride scooters, bikes and run around joyfully singing and dancing in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Hunnypot Corner Day Nursery

4.1
(15)
Lauren Sewell
9 years ago

My daughter has attended Hunnypot Corner for 3 years and started when she was 8 months old. Being the first time I had left her with anyone other than family I was naturally anxious and would call each lunchtime to check on her. I was never made to feel like a nuisance and was encouraged to call as often as I wanted although I soon realised that she could not be in better hands. My daughter loves her time at nursery and even asks if she can go when it’s not her day! She skips in so excited to see her ‘teachers’ and friends and tells me all about her day on the way home which is always filled with fun things and lots of delicious food! All of the staff at Hunnypot Corner are professional, friendly and caring. I am always complimented on my daughter’s confidence and social skills and I know that attending Hunnypot Corner has made a huge contribution to this. The staff there know her so well and will call me even if she doesn’t seem herself to make sure she has been OK. I am always particularly grateful for how caring they are if she has ever been unwell, looking after her until I am able to get there. They ensure that the children know all of the staff rather than just their key workers so when there are holidays etc the children remain settled. They also have a very low staff turnover which is great for the children and parents. I cannot recommend Hunnypot Corner highly enough, it is a lovely nursery with a real family feel and the most caring, supportive and nurturing staff.

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Nat
6 years ago

Since under its New Management from October 2019, Hunnypot Corner has been absolutely fantastic. The staff are friendly and genuinely care for the children. The nursery is smaller compared to others, which gives it a family feeling that fosters better learning experiences for the children. Communication has improved and as a parent i feel i know as much as i need to know. My child loves attending Nursery, he loves the staff and the effort they put in - Spanish lessons, baking, singing, he does it all and i am very happy with his progress ahead of going to 'big school'. I would highly recommend Hunnypot Corner anytime anyday.

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Angela Sherratt
9 years ago

Hunnypot Corner staff have been absolutely fantastic with my daughter from helping potty train her to helping her overcome her severe shyness (she wouldn't eat in front of anyone) and barely talk!! They're like a family, home from home which is why my daughter is now the little confident girl she is today I'm absolutely gutted when it was time for her to leave them and go to primary school I wished she could have stayed with them - I'd highly recommend Hunnypot Corner and if they ever start a school holiday club I'd make sure my daughter attends. Keep up the hard good work that you all do lots of love to you all Angie and Harli xxxx

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Mark McNerney
9 years ago

Hunnypot Corner has been a bundle of joy for our two kids. Since we arrived in the area two years ago, when the kids were 2 and 1, the girls at Hunnypot Corner have been outstanding. The kids love the time they spend there and their development has been greatly accelerated, which we can only put down to the activities and attention they provide them. Safe, reliable and stimulating is what you wish for in a nursery and Hunnypot Corner ticks those boxes.

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Camille Cunningham
5 years ago

Thank You Hunnypot Corner for looking after my son so well. Although this placement was temporary, you have minded him very well. He leaves with a smile and says, “Bye Everyone, see you later”. Hunnypot Corner staff have been kind, helpful and understanding towards my 3 year old son. There has been a new playground that my son reports is “Amazing”. It’s a shame this was a temporary placement. Thank you again for everything you did for my son and me.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

27 June 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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