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Kids Universe Montessori and Day Nursery (Kenton)

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
·
3.9(28 parent reviews)
·120 Preston Hill, Harrow, HA3 9SJ · Brent
Number of places
57 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Brent

About this day nursery

Kids Universe Montessori and Day Nursery (Kenton) registered in 2013 and offers care for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year, this all-year setting ensures consistent provision.

The nursery follows the Montessori teaching philosophy, providing a good-quality education that supports all children from their starting points. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are noted to make good progress.

Children settle quickly due to the kind and caring staff who build positive relationships. Leaders and staff are committed to providing a good-quality education with an ambitious curriculum.

What it's like

Children settle quickly into the nursery due to the kind and caring staff who build positive relationships. Leaders and staff are committed to providing a good-quality education, with an ambitious curriculum that supports all children to make good progress from their starting points. Staff effectively promote children's safety and well-being, fostering good behaviour and social skills.

Kind, caring staffGood quality educationSafety and well-being focusChild-led learningHealthy lifestylesPhysical development supported

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Universe Montessori and Day Nursery (Kenton)

Last inspected 9 January 2024 · Agnes Wink

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 settle quickly into the nursery due to the kind and caring staff who build positive relationships. Leaders and staff are committed to providing a good-quality education, with an ambitious curriculum that supports all children to make good progress from their starting points. Staff effectively promote children's safety and well-being, fostering good behaviour and social skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happily as they are greeted by the kind and caring staff.
  • Leaders and staff are committed to providing children with good-quality education and care.
  • Staff promote children's safety and well-being effectively.
  • Staff follow children's interests and use these to plan learning experiences.
  • Children learn about healthy lifestyles and physical development is supported well.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the quality of interaction with children who communicate less, ensuring they are fully immersed in their learning
  • 2support staff to focus on the precise skills they want each child to gain during planned activities so that children consistently benefit from the intended and well-sequenced learning.
Inspection #10323987 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"they feel well informed about their children's learning and experiences at the nursery"

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children make good progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Older children learn how to keep themselves safe. They practise road safety rules while riding bikes in the garden. Children play outdoors each day and enjoy vigorous exercise as they run, jump and balance.

Parent Reviews of Kids Universe Montessori and Day Nursery (Kenton)

3.9
(28)
Aaradhana Patel
11 months ago

Wish there would be provision of giving negative ( minus rating). We had a very disappointing experience with this nursery. We initially paid a refundable deposit, but after visiting the premises and observing the setup, we felt it was not safe enough and suitable for our child. As a result, we decided not to proceed with enrollment and requested a refund. Unfortunately, despite the deposit being clearly marked as refundable, we have not received our money back . The staff were unprofessional and unhelpful throughout the entire process. Communication was poor, and no one seemed to take responsibility or show any concern about our valid concerns. We had high hopes, but the lack of professionalism and disregard for basic safety and customer service has been very disappointing. I would not recommend this nursery to any parent who values their child’s wellbeing and honest business practices.

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Sania Shah
a year ago

Lovely staff! Always keeping us well informed and update the Parent Zone App daily. Very impressed with the curriculum and how much my son has learnt in such a short space of time. Son thoroughly enjoys attending Busybees and speaks positively of his teachers. Highly recommend this nursery.

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Jyoti Kara
8 years ago

Since joining "Kids Universe" my daughter developed in so many ways and keep on being happier n happier day by day. She looks forward to going into nursery everyday and she adores her teachers there and the attention and care she s being given. Ms Tulsi, Ms Cherry and their great staff are so professional and friendly. They are all 100% reliable and I have the full comfort and peace of mind knowing my daughter is with them. The nursery itself is a fun and bright environment and effective learning. Super caring environment, including encouraging them to eat all their food and practice milestones related to each age. Our experience of the Kids Universe has been amazing and we would definitely recommend to any parents as it s number 1 in this area!!! "Thank you!"

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Parent
7 years ago

Overall a wonderful experience to have my child spending nearly 3 years at Kidsuniverse. The transition from nursery to preschool was smooth and filled with support from the key person at the nursery.  I am fully satisfied with all the feedback, resources and opportunities provided to us while my son was at the nursery. Once he settled in he grew very close to his key worker. My son developed in so many ways. He is more confident and balanced and loves going to the nursery. All the teachers are warm, caring and always go out of their way to make sure children are comfortable. The staff are really knowledgeable, fun and ensured that the children did many different activities to support the children's learning. The management is very accommodating and professional. I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents. Thank you so much for making a difference.

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Bunmi Somefun
7 years ago

My daughter joined Kids Universe Nursery at the age of 11 months old and just recently left at the age of 4, to go onto school. From the time she started, the nursery felt right for my daughter! The staff have been amazing! They are caring, knowledgeable and kind hearted, just the sort of people you would want to entrust your beloved children to! My daughter has learnt so much whilst she was there, especially with regards to her speech and being a well rounded, caring individual, who is more than ready to start school! The Montessori techniques were extremely helpful, especially regarding learning how to hold a pen correctly, to help towards her writing, as well as other useful techniques. The nursery regularly took them on interesting trips outside the nursery, which the kids loved & at all times they were safe, having had a risk assessment done prior to going on all trips. I went to a couple, a museum trip and a church trip for Remembrance Day. At both times, the kids were safe & had a good time! I would recommend Kids Universe Nursery 100%, without any hesitation at all, as you will not be disappointed!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • January 2024Good
  • June 2019Good
  • August 2017Good
  • May 2014Good

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