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Kids R Us

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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4.4(16 parent reviews) ·881 High Road Leytonstone, LONDON, E11 1HR · Waltham Forest
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Waltham Forest

About this day nursery

Kids R Us is a family-operated children's nursery situated in Leytonstone, close to the Green Man roundabout. Established in 2009, the nursery is housed within a generously-sized church hall, offering ample room for up to 50 children.

The space is thoughtfully divided into three distinct age-group areas: pre-school, toddlers, and babies. Kids R Us values outdoor exploration, boasting a significant natural outdoor area with an artificial grass section and a sensory room, complemented by a row of trees to encourage interaction with nature.

The nursery is open year-round, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years. For older children, a holiday club is also available for those up to 8 years old.

The nursery utilises the 'babysdays' app for documenting and tracking children's development, as well as for real-time communication with parents, providing instant updates throughout the day. Commitment to high-quality care is paramount, with a focus on creating a supportive environment where children can flourish and prepare for school.

The nursery prides itself on competitive pricing and offers various policies to ensure the well-being and development of every child.

What it's like

Children play and learn in this friendly and positive environment. They have built good relationships with other children and the adults at the nursery. Children arrive with smiles on their faces and are eager to explore the interesting and engaging activities.

Family-runSpacious church hall settingLarge outdoor play areaSensory roomBabysdays app for parent communication

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges a penalty fee for late collection of children to cover additional staffing expenses. Charges are calculated at a flat rate per minute or as set amounts for specific intervals of lateness.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Late collection fees apply when children are persistently collected late.
  • Charges are applied at a standard rate of £1.00 per minute.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids R Us

Last inspected 3 September 2024

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 play and learn in this friendly and positive environment. They have built good relationships with other children and the adults at the nursery. Children arrive with smiles on their faces and are eager to explore the interesting and engaging activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children focus well on the variety of activities on offer.
  • Children make the most of playing, both indoors and outdoors.
  • All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their communication and language development.
  • Children behave very well and have a positive attitude to their learning.
  • All children develop their independence skills well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to further challenge and build on children's learning so they are learning to the highest levels
  • 2on parent partnerships to ensure parents know about children's next steps for learning.
Inspection #10315400 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that the staff are friendly and leaders are approachable.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who may need extra support are supported well by leaders and staff. They identify needs, make referrals, work with professionals and implement the strategies recommended to support children. This ensures all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children make the most of playing, both indoors and outdoors. For example, they explore with sand and enjoy collecting leaves and acorns in buckets.

Parent Reviews of Kids R Us

4.4
(16)
Aysha B
2 years ago

I cannot recommend my child's nursery highly enough. From the moment we walked in the door, we were impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly attentive, caring, and patient, and they always go the extra mile to ensure that my child's needs are met. The facilities are safe and well-maintained, with plenty of toys, books, and activities to keep little ones engaged and stimulated. The outdoor play area is also fantastic, with lots of space for children to run, climb, and explore. I appreciate the daily updates and photos that we receive, which help me feel connected to my child even when I'm not there. Overall, I feel confident and grateful to have found such a wonderful nursery for my child, and I would highly recommend it to any parent seeking quality care for their little one.

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vinka vinka1010
10 years ago

My son has been attending this nursery for over 2 years and I cannot praise their personnel highly enough. They accommodated my little boy’s differences very well, the ladies were helpful, caring and observant, all health professionals’ recommendations were put in place for my child and he was happy there. The nursery is well organized and superbly managed. I appreciate how much my son learned there and I see now, he’s in reception, how well he was prepared for enjoying school, making friends and learning.

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Boyana Mihalkova
5 years ago

Outstanding nursery! Amazing and helpful team. My son is attending the nursery from January and I can say that he is learning a lot of things there. He developed new skills and became more social. They didn’t call me even once for any problem with him during my work time. Compare to the previous nursery where they call me every day. Highly recommend to all parents. Janelle is brilliant and very helpful . Thanks.

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Anil Sushma
3 years ago

My kid was with kids r us family since he was 1.5 year old . He grew up with all the lovely staff , now he is in reception. I would like to thank each member of the staff who taught my son in a well mannered way . He misses his teachers . My sons favourite teachers are Reema , Bushra and sadia . All the staff greet very well and friendly . Thank you Jenelle and Jo .

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Ismay Williams
5 years ago

My daughter started nursery during the covid restrictions and I was not allowed to stay for settling in days. However, the staff (Bushrah) did an excellent job as her key worker. My baby loves going to nursery and it’s been a fantastic experience for both of us.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: October 2012

  • September 2024Good
  • September 2023Requires improvement
  • April 2023Inadequate
  • November 2017Good
  • March 2014Good
  • October 2012Good

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