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Kids Inc Day Nursery in Loughton

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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4.7(28 parent reviews)
·29 Old Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4PE · Essex
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Kids Inc Day Nursery in Loughton provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child's individual needs are met. The nursery focuses on fostering a love of learning through engaging activities that promote development across all areas.

They also prioritise healthy nutrition by providing wholesome meals and snacks, and are committed to sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices into their daily operations. The staff are dedicated and knowledgeable professionals who work to create a supportive atmosphere for both children and families.

An emphasis is placed on open communication with parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's early education journey. The nursery aims to equip children with the skills and confidence necessary for a smooth transition to school, setting a strong foundation for future academic success and personal growth.

What it's like

Children are happy and show enjoyment at the nursery. Staff offer a warm and friendly welcome which helps children to settle quickly into their day. The well-structured key-person approach means that children develop secure bonds with trusted adults, promoting their developing emotional security.

All-inclusive feesFlexible sessionsSibling discount

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

Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Inc Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 February 2024 · Clare Ford

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 and show enjoyment at the nursery. Staff offer a warm and friendly welcome which helps children to settle quickly into their day. The well-structured key-person approach means that children develop secure bonds with trusted adults, promoting their developing emotional security.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a rich and varied curriculum. Leaders have thought carefully about the knowledge and skills they want children to develop during their time at the nursery.
  • Children's communication and language is supported well throughout the nursery. Staff use lots of new and interesting vocabulary as they narrate alongside children.
  • Mathematical language is woven through the day. Staff use words that help children to develop their mathematical knowledge.
  • Children are developing a good range of self-help skills, including how to keep themselves safe.
  • Leaders use evaluation to identify the strengths and weaknesses within the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to recognise children's emerging interests and adapt their teaching to extend children's knowledge and experiences.
Inspection #10316792 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who have identified gaps in their learning and development are supported well. The effective partnership working ensures that parents are active participants in their child's learning and development. Staff work closely with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support children with making the progress of which they are capable.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning and observed the interactions between staff and children.

Parent Reviews of Kids Inc Day Nursery

4.7
(28)
Lauren Cudner
6 months ago

Our daughter has been attending the nursery for six weeks now, and we couldn’t be happier with how well she’s settled in. From day one, the team made her feel so welcome and comfortable, and it’s been amazing to see her confidence and happiness grow each week. A special thank you to Michelle and Natalia, who have both been absolutely wonderful. Their caring, friendly approach and constant communication have made the transition so easy for us as parents. It’s clear how much they genuinely care for the children, and we can see how much our daughter loves spending time with them. We’re so grateful to the whole team for making our daughter’s first nursery experience such a positive one. It’s such a relief to know she’s in such caring hands every day. thank you, Michelle, Natalia, and everyone at the nursery, for all that you do!

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Amy McAuliffe
5 months ago

I am so pleased I chose Kids Inc as my nursery. My son has been attending for 3 months (he is now 9 months old). When I was looking at nurseries I wanted to be sure that health and safety was of a very high standard, and that the staff would be kind and patient with my son. I've been very impressed by the care he receives, he loves his keyworker (Michelle) and I know that when I'm not there to give him a cuddle, she can cuddle him instead. Every day that we walk in, all the staff are full of smiles and know my son's name. I know they take good care of him because he is happy whenever I pick him up. The chef cooks fresh food every day, and he enjoys trying it all. I receive regular updates about him so I know he's safe when I'm not with him. The nursery really focusses on supporting your child to reach the next milestones, and the ladies in his room are all invested in him (Natalia deserves a shout out too!). His development has progressed rapidly as a result, he started as a non-crawler and is now pulling himself up to stand and standing independently (for a short time!). Overall, extremely happy and wouldn't have my son attend anywhere else.

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Andrew Daley
6 months ago

My wife and I have had a close connection with Kids Inc Loughton since 2019 (before our first son was born) what struck us initially was the warm, inclusive environment with all the staff really caring for each of the children in their care. All staff know each child by first name and all the parents have a close relationship with the nursery too, which fosters a great sense of community. We have always been impressed with the care, the facilities and nutritional meals. Now our daughter attends the nursery and we could not be happier, as a busy working household we have seen the nursery continue to evolve, supported by robust processes and technology, which allows us to be even more connected to day-to-day activities. We feel really happy with the growth of both of our children through the solid foundations provided by Kids Inc Loughton and we would, without hesitation recommend this setting to anyone thinking about placing their child into nursery for the first time.

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Abi Housden
6 months ago

Fantastic nursery! Would highly recommend. Our son joined at 9 months and has now been attending for 6 months and absolutely loves it! He loves all the staff and will often hold his arms out for a cuddle on drop off. Throughout the day, I receive regular updates via the App, so I always feel connected and reassured he's having a good time. I can also see how he eats absolutely everything at nursery despite him being much fussier at home. He loves the messy play and the staff send me the funniest photos of him grinning covered in paint or foam. Me and my husband were so worried about sending him to nursery especially before a year but its had such a positive impact of his overall development and confidence.

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Olivia Dickinson
6 months ago

My daughter has been going to kids Inc Loughton for over a year now and honestly one of the best nurseries I've ever been to, it's the staff that make it, such a caring environment and often send me updates throughout the day of the fun activities my daughter is getting up to. They also run events throughout the year some just for parents like sip and paint nights and cheese and wine nights. Definitely wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone looking, in fact I was will be sending my second daughter here later next year.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2007

  • February 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • August 2013Good
  • July 2011Outstanding
  • September 2007Outstanding

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