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Kid Co

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2023)
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4.3(6 parent reviews) ·Inger Cottage, Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9SW · West Sussex
Number of places
115 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Kid Co Ltd, situated in Horley, RH6 9SW, is an independent day nursery with an 'Outstanding' OFSTED rating across all inspected areas. The nursery is set within expansive grounds, featuring large patio spaces, a playing field equipped with climbing structures, slides, a sandpit, and digging zones.

Additionally, Kid Co boasts its own woodland area, complete with mud kitchens, bug hotels, and den-building opportunities, fostering a rich environment for outdoor learning. Kid Co caters to children from the baby room through to upper pre-school, emphasising a 'home from home' atmosphere, nurturing independence, and providing stimulating outdoor experiences.

The nursery also offers activity and holiday clubs for school-aged children. They are members of the Early Years Alliance and are committed to creating an environment where children are inspired and nurtured in their learning journey.

Kid Co utilises the ParentZone app for parents to view invoices, observations, photos, and EYFS-linked development assessments.

Our ethos

Kid Co Ltd is committed to creating an environment where children are inspired and nurtured in their learning journey. They emphasise a 'home from home' atmosphere, fostering independence, and providing stimulating outdoor experiences, including a dedicated woodland area. Kid Co are members of the Early Years Alliance.

What it's like

All children, including those very young and new to the setting, settle extremely well due to the exceptionally attentive care and education that staff plan and provide. Staff consistently adapt and improve the learning environment, to provide awe-inspiring opportunities across a highly inspiring curriculum.

OFSTED OutstandingIndependent day nurseryExtensive outdoor learning environmentHoliday and Activity Clubs

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured by age band, with fees invoiced monthly in advance. Settling-in sessions are charged at an hourly rate. Funded pre-school places are subject to additional daily or per-meal charges to cover the cost of meals.

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

Good to know

  • One full calendar month's written notice is required to change permanently booked recurring sessions.
  • The nursery is unable to swap days or sessions.
  • Invoices must be paid by the 5th day of the month in advance via bank transfer or Tax-Free Childcare.
  • Settling-in sessions are charged at the hourly rate.
  • Late payment charges are applied on the 6th day of each month.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, each weekday, throughout the year. A holiday club runs from 8am to 6pm, each weekday during school holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kid Co

Last inspected 13 June 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

All children, including those very young and new to the setting, settle extremely well due to the exceptionally attentive care and education that staff plan and provide. Staff consistently adapt and improve the learning environment, to provide awe-inspiring opportunities across a highly inspiring curriculum.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders create an exceptional team ethos to provide children with the best possible start in life.
  • There are highly effective procedures in place to ensure the ongoing professional development of their stable staff team.
  • Staff create an innovative and inspiring curriculum, using a holistic approach to support planning and progress to the highest levels.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is excellent.
  • Parent partnership is strong and extremely successful.
Inspection #10297091 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is excellent. The special educational needs coordinator is tenacious in her approach to seeking and exploring all avenues of additional support. This enables all children to thrive and flourish and make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Babies take enormous delight in exploring nature and being outdoors in the woodland area. They use their senses as they touch different textures of the leaves and peer through magnifying glasses, identifying things in the environment. Children immerse themselves in nature. For example, they found a newt in the woods and explored this with staff.

Parent Reviews of Kid Co

4.3
(6)

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: June 2011

  • June 2023Outstanding
  • May 2018Good
  • July 2017Good
  • September 2014Good
  • June 2011Good

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