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Kids & Co Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
·41 Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7RE · Greenwich
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

Kids & Co Day Nursery is a nurturing early learning environment in London, catering to children from 9 months to 5 years old. The nursery is committed to individualised care, fostering each child's unique talents through a "Learning through play" philosophy, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

They offer a diverse range of activities and experiences designed to support holistic development. 5 years to 4 years), and Shark Room (3 years to 5 years).

Kids & Co prides itself on its strong parent partnerships, recognising the crucial role families play in a child's learning journey. The nursery facilities include a garden and a forest school, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and learning.

Children's progress is regularly assessed with six-monthly reports and a Two Year Check, ensuring continuous development. Kids & Co Day Nursery is Ofsted-registered and actively works to remain compliant with all childcare and educational requirements, striving for excellence in early education.

Our ethos

Kids & Co Day Nursery is committed to individualised care and fostering unique talents through a "Learning through play" philosophy, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. They emphasise strong parent partnerships and offer opportunities for outdoor exploration through their garden and forest school facilities.

What it's like

Practitioners are friendly and greet children with warm interactions as they enter the nursery, helping children to feel safe and secure. They know their key children well and plan engaging activities that spark curiosity and meet individual needs. Leaders have clear learning intentions and implement a broad curriculum with a strong focus on children's communication skills and emotional development.

Learning through playForest school and gardenStrong parent partnershipIndividualised child development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, five days a week, closing for one week at Christmas and on all bank holidays

Session types

Full day, Extra ad-hoc days (subject to availability)

Waitlist

Yes, a waiting list is in operation after registration fee is paid.

Age range

9 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1990

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids & Co Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 January 2024 · Katie 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

Practitioners are friendly and greet children with warm interactions as they enter the nursery, helping children to feel safe and secure. They know their key children well and plan engaging activities that spark curiosity and meet individual needs. Leaders have clear learning intentions and implement a broad curriculum with a strong focus on children's communication skills and emotional development.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders plan and provide extra-curricular activities from outside agencies, such as sports, dance and Spanish lessons.
  • Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills with a range of indoor and outdoor equipment.
  • Children learn about the natural environment and explore it independently.
  • Practitioners effectively promote children's language and communication skills, supporting those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children have access to books in all rooms and enjoy reading and creating their own stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider further opportunities for children to consistently develop and use their independence skills
  • 2enhance the use and accessibility of resources that represent the cultures and uniqueness of the children who attend the nursery
Inspection #10277504 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery and practitioners and value the support and communication they receive.

They comment on how happy their children are to attend the nursery and how well they are developing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator works in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide tailored support for children with emerging needs. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. There is a range of equipment, indoors and outdoors, to encourage children to climb, balance and build. Children learn about the natural environment; for example, practitioners discuss why soil is frozen in the digging area and encourage children to touch frost on the trampoline.

Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • January 2024Good
  • January 2023Outstanding
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • October 2013Good
  • December 2012Outstanding
  • June 2011Good

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