Opening hours
Monday to Friday throughout most of the year. Sessions generally run between 8am and 6pm. However, flexible hours, such as a 7.45am start, are also available.
Katey's Nursery & Pre-School in Richmond
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
About this day nursery
Katey's Nursery & Pre-School, operating from two locations in Brentford and Kingston, offers a nurturing environment for children. The nursery focuses on fostering curiosity and creativity through engaging activities like mark-making with ice cubes, exploring nature during park visits, and interactive sessions with Zoolab.
Safety is a top priority, with all staff members fully trained in Paediatric First Aid (PFA), ensuring a secure and supportive setting for every child. They are committed to providing quality early education and care, designed to stimulate young minds and promote holistic development.
The nursery also emphasises the importance of community and team spirit, as evidenced by staff engagement in group activities outside of work. They actively participate in seasonal celebrations, such as Easter, with special events like bonnet parades, baking, and egg hunts to create memorable experiences for the children.
What it's like
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this friendly and welcoming setting. They share warm and nurturing relationships with staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations for children and respond to their individual interests to successfully engage them in learning.
Nurturing EnvironmentPaediatric First Aid Trained StaffCreative ActivitiesNature ExplorationCommunity Focused
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Katey's Nursery & Pre-School
Last inspected 25 July 2023
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 thoroughly enjoy their time at this friendly and welcoming setting. They share warm and nurturing relationships with staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations for children and respond to their individual interests to successfully engage them in learning.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and owner have a strong vision and are committed to providing all children with a happy and positive start to their education.
- The manager and staff use every opportunity to engage with parents, providing books, learning packs, and organising events.
- Staff celebrate children's diverse backgrounds and languages through displays, activities, and special events.
- The setting has forged links with a school in Africa, providing meaningful ways for children to learn about the world and empathise with other communities.
- Staff feel valued and describe the setting as 'a family', with regular supervision and opportunities to develop professional skills.
Areas to develop
- 1develop further staff's understanding of how to implement the curriculum and children's next-steps in learning through their adult-led activities
- 2help staff to be fairer and more consistent when managing children's behaviour, to support children in understanding consequences and learning to self-regulate.
Inspection #10286098 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents describe the setting as a friendly and supportive community. They say staff are genuinely attentive and caring. Therefore, they are confident to leave their children because they know they are happy and safe.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
This includes effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff learn strategies such as simple sign language, to further support children who are still developing their speech.
Outdoor space
Children's learning is enhanced considerably by the opportunities for outdoor play. The extensive grounds surrounding the setting are used all year round, to develop children's curiosity about the world and instil a love of nature.
Inspection history
Date: October 2017
- July 2023Good
- October 2017Outstanding
Frequently asked about Katey's Nursery & Pre-School
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