Session types
Early years daytime provision, After school club, Holiday club
K E S Childcare
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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, located on the campus of Kingstone High School in Herefordshire, provides care for children aged 2 to 12 years and above within a stimulating, safe, and positive environment. The nursery is committed to fostering learning, play, and growth, ensuring that each child develops confidence.
They offer various provisions, including early years care, after-school clubs, and holiday clubs, catering to a wide range of ages and needs. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, emphasising three prime areas: Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
These are further supported by four specific areas: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. The nursery also incorporates the Birth to 5 Matters guidance, developed by the Early Years Coalition, to ensure that their teaching methodologies are current and comprehensive.
K E S Childcare was rated 'Good' in its most recent Ofsted inspection, demonstrating their dedication to high-quality care and education. The nursery operates from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm and provides a nurturing setting where children are encouraged to explore and thrive through playful and engaging experiences delivered by a team of dedicated practitioners.
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
Pricing on request
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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
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.
Parent Reviews of K E S Childcare
5.0
(1)
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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