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K E S Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Kingstone High School, Kingstone, HEREFORD, HR2 9HJ · Herefordshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Herefordshire

About this day nursery

K E S Childcare is a nursery in Hereford for children aged from two to thirteen years. It operates all year, closing for one week at Christmas. The opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm. At its inspection in June 2025, Ofsted judged the overall effectiveness of the day nursery to be Good.

The inspector reported that children are happy, confident, and settled. Staff plan an ambitious curriculum, and all children make good progress from their starting points. The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) was noted as a strength, with staff working in close partnership with parents and external professionals to meet individual needs. The day nursery also establishes effective partnerships with local schools that children will eventually attend.

Our ethos

At KES, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework to ensure every child learns and develops well, stays healthy and safe, and gains the knowledge and skills they need for a confident start to school. At KES Childcare, we follow the EYFS Statutory Framework to give every child the best start in life.

What it's like

Children are happy, confident and settled at this inclusive nursery. They form secure relationships with the nurturing staff team who know them and their families very well. Staff thoughtfully plan an ambitious curriculum that supports children's development across all areas of learning. All children make good progress from their starting points.

EYFS curriculumAfter-school clubHoliday clubOfsted "Good" rating

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Session types

Early years daytime provision, After school club, Holiday club

Opening hours

7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Age range

2-12+

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for K E S Childcare

Last inspected 13 June 2025 · Tina Smith

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, confident and settled at this inclusive nursery. They form secure relationships with the nurturing staff team who know them and their families very well. Staff thoughtfully plan an ambitious curriculum that supports children's development across all areas of learning. All children make good progress from their starting points.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, confident and settled at this inclusive nursery.
  • Staff thoughtfully plan an ambitious curriculum that supports children's development across all areas of learning.
  • Staff successfully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress.
  • Staff establish effective partnerships with local schools that children will move on to.
  • The provider actively supports staff in their professional development, encouraging continuous improvement.

Areas to develop

  • 1support children to build the knowledge and skills needed to navigate digital environments safely
  • 2provide children with a wider range of experiences to help them understand how to care for their teeth as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Inspection #10392440 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children are always happy to attend

Parents value the great communication from the wonderful and caring staff

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff successfully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress. They work in close partnership with parents and external professionals, including the local authority inclusion team and health visitors, to develop and implement targeted support plans that meet each child's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe in everyday situations. For example, they explain the importance of wearing sunhats and sunscreen when playing outside.

Google Reviews of K E S Childcare

5.0
(1 Google review)
Stacy Redfearn
8 years ago

My 2 eldest boys have loved this nursery they are now 10 and 11 went from the age of 2 and then went before and after school and during the holidays defo recommend asking about holiday club too they do so much and go on day trips etc. My 3rd boy age 2 has started not long ago and is already coming along leaps and bounds. Very happy parent thank you to Kim and all her staff they are all amazing xxxxxxx

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Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • June 2025Good
  • August 2019Good
  • July 2015Good
  • June 2011Good

Frequently asked about K E S Childcare

About the setting

K.E.S Childcare registered in 2010 and is located in Kingstone, Hereford. The setting employs eleven members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications to at least level 3. One holds qualified teacher status and one holds a relevant qualification at level 6. The setting provides funded early education for children aged from two to four-years.

URN
EY415003
Registered person
Langford, Kim Cora
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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