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Kids Kingdom Daycare

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Kids Kingdom, Garon Park, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4FA · Southend on Sea
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Southend on Sea

About this day nursery

Kids Kingdom Daycare in Southend offers Ofsted-registered childcare for children aged 1-11 years, operating Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. The nursery provides a stimulating environment following the Early Years Foundation Stages, supported by fully trained and accredited staff.

Children benefit from a private garden, access to a soft play area, and extensive open spaces for exploration and learning, along with daily activity classes. Mealtimes are handled by an in-house 5-star rated catering team, providing a balanced menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including snacks, with options for picky eaters.

The nursery also accepts government funding for 15-30 hours of childcare for 2-4 year olds. If the provision closes due to unforeseen circumstances, parents will not be charged; however, if the child is absent, fees for additional hours must still be paid, and consistent non-attendance of funded hours may result in the place being withdrawn.

Our ethos

Kids Kingdom Daycare follows the Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS) framework to provide a stimulating environment for children aged 1-11. The nursery is committed to offering a balanced and healthy diet through its 5-star rated in-house catering team.

What it's like

Children enjoy their day at Kids Kingdom Daycare, where staff create an exciting and welcoming environment that captures their interests. Activities are presented imaginatively, encouraging exploration and adaptation of resources. Children have good opportunities for physical development by accessing soft-play resources, enthusiastically navigating challenging equipment with staff support.

Ofsted-registered5-star rated cateringAccess to soft play areaPrivate gardenEarly Years Foundation Stages curriculum

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around hourly rates for additional hours outside of government funding, which applies to all age groups from 9 months to 4 years. Additional charges apply for meals, snacks, consumables, and provider drop-off or collection services.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Government funding does not cover meals, consumables, or additional hours.
  • Additional hours outside funded hours are charged at an hourly rate.
  • Consumables such as nappies, wipes, and suncream are charged per item usage.
  • Charges apply for drop-off and collection services from other providers.

Key facts

Food

In-house 5-star rated catering team provides breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm

Age range

1-11 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Kingdom Daycare

Last inspected 11 December 2023

Safeguarding effective
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 enjoy their day at Kids Kingdom Daycare, where staff create an exciting and welcoming environment that captures their interests. Activities are presented imaginatively, encouraging exploration and adaptation of resources. Children have good opportunities for physical development by accessing soft-play resources, enthusiastically navigating challenging equipment with staff support.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff create an exciting and welcoming environment that captures children's interests.
  • Children have good opportunities to extend their physical development using soft-play resources.
  • Children are well behaved and kind, understanding and following the setting's rules and boundaries.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are effectively supported.
  • Staff know the children very well, using information about their home lives, siblings, pets and interests to inform planning.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen staff's questioning skills and improve their understanding of when to give children time to think to consolidate their ideas.
Inspection #10271251 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents who contributed towards the inspection comment on how well their children settle at the setting.

They speak highly of the staff and the thorough information they receive daily from their child's key person.

Parents state that they feel confident that their children are safe at the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are effectively supported. The manager helps parents to secure additional funding and uses it effectively to provide necessary resources and support for those children who require it.

Outdoor space

Children explore learning in an outdoor environment when they use the setting garden. They enjoy exploring water, mud and other mediums in their play through activities like pouring, filling, and squirting with containers and tubes, and rolling hoops.

Parent Reviews of Kids Kingdom Daycare

5.0
(5)
Sam Couling
2 years ago

My little girl attends full days 4 days a week. There is always a friendly greeting on pick up and drop offs and she loves her days there. Each day is varied and is a mixture of play and learning through play. The daily feedback is always in-depth and the communication of events is very good. We are extremely happy that we chose Kids kingdom Daycare to look after our little girl.

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Rosie Urmston
2 years ago

My daughter loves going to Kids Kingdom day care and on the days she doesn’t go, she’s asking if she can go. It’s lovely that they get to use the soft play area and lots of toys in the day care area too as well as a fenced off garden area. It feels very secure, so happy my daughter got a place here.

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Anamaria Ivan
a year ago

My little one started at 14 months, she absolutely loves it there she is so happy. Many thanks for making my little one so happy.

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charlotte clark
2 years ago

My 19month old daughter has been going for a few weeks now she loves it, she is so happy to go in she doesn’t even say goodbye anymore. The manager has been fantastic and so have the rest of the staff x

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Chris Heselgrove
2 years ago

Fantastic place, my daughter has been here for years, the staff are great! Very helpful, reliable, and understanding, couldn’t be happier with the service.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: December 2022

  • December 2023Good
  • December 2022Requires improvement

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