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Kids Zone in London

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
·103 Clapton Common, LONDON, E5 9AB · Hackney
Number of places
46 places
Age range
1–2 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Hackney

About this day nursery

KidsZone Day Nursery, located in London E5 9AB, provides exceptional early years education for children aged 0-5 years. With over three years of experience and a Good Ofsted rating, the nursery prides itself on fostering a nurturing and safe environment where every child's unique potential is celebrated through play-based learning and individualised care.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring optimal learning outcomes, and maintains low staff-to-child ratios for personalised attention. KidsZone offers age-appropriate programmes across three rooms: a Baby Room for 0-2 years with a 1:3 staff ratio focusing on sensory play and gentle care; a Toddler Room for 2-3 years with a 1:4 staff ratio encouraging independence through creative arts and early phonics; and a Pre-School for 3-5 years with a 1:8 staff ratio preparing children for school through advanced learning and Forest School sessions.

The nursery also offers additional services such as After School Care and Holiday Clubs. KidsZone is committed to supporting families with government funding schemes, accepting all eligible programmes, and has received positive feedback from parents praising the caring staff, curriculum, and outdoor learning experiences.

The nursery operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with special arrangements available for working parents.

Our ethos

We provide a nurturing environment where every child can grow, learn, and explore their potential through play-based learning and individualised care. Every child receives individual attention in our caring, family-like environment. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage for optimal learning outcomes and offer outdoor learning experiences connecting children with nature.

What it's like

Managers and staff greet children and parents enthusiastically. Staff encourage parents to send a 'good deed note' which highlights a good deed their child has performed at home. The key person shares the good deed with everyone, and they all show delight in celebrating and praising the children, which supports children to settle in well and helps to build their self-esteem and emotional well-being successfully.

Good Ofsted RatingEYFS CurriculumForest SchoolPlay-based LearningIndividualised Care

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
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 - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, Half Day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Zone

Last inspected 7 May 2024 · Honufa Begum

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Managers and staff greet children and parents enthusiastically. Staff encourage parents to send a 'good deed note' which highlights a good deed their child has performed at home. The key person shares the good deed with everyone, and they all show delight in celebrating and praising the children, which supports children to settle in well and helps to build their self-esteem and emotional well-being successfully.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff promote children's positive behaviour well, encouraging them to include others in play and take turns.
  • Staff provide a wide range of activities and experiences based on children's interests and needs.
  • Managers are supportive, value staff training, and work well with external professionals.
  • Partnership with parents is strong, and parents are complimentary about the support they receive.
  • Children benefit from activities to support their mathematical understanding and physical skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more opportunities for children to try to do things for themselves to support their developing independence skills even further.
Inspection #10339245 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents share that they thoroughly enjoyed attending an event to celebrate their children's achievements.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers are supportive and work well with external professionals to support staff, and children build on their knowledge and skills well.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy their time outdoors, where they take part in balancing activities and complete obstacle courses, developing their core muscle and coordination skills well.

Inspection history

Date: July 2018

  • May 2024Good
  • July 2018Good

Frequently asked about Kids Zone

About the setting

Kids Zone registered in 2016 and is located in the London Borough of Hackney. It operates throughout most of the year. The manager holds a level 3 childcare qualification and employs nine additional staff members with relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or 3. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two years.

URN
EY536127
Registered person
Lowy, Rachel
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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