Food
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Fruits and Tea) are available. Additional meals are subject to a service charge for each item. A daily meal package includes breakfast, lunch, tea, and two daily fruits.
Kidz 1st Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
90 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Brent
About this day nursery
Kidz 1st Day Nursery provides a nurturing environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years, operating 50 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm. The nursery prides itself on offering a unique curriculum and inspiring values, striving to provide more than just childcare.
They have a strong commitment to celebrating diversity and ensuring every child, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), has the opportunity to thrive. The nursery emphasises creating a safe and welcoming space that encourages togetherness and quality bonding time, especially for families facing difficult circumstances.
They offer various services, including supervised and supported contact sessions, and handovers for estranged or non-resident parents to connect with their children. Conveniently located with excellent transport links, Kidz 1st Day Nursery aims to make childcare accessible and affordable by accepting various government grants and schemes.
What it's like
Managers and staff at Kidz 1st Day Nursery have high expectations for all children, including those with SEND, creating stimulating play spaces that capture children's interests. Children are independent and confident, able to express their views and needs easily, and are supported by staff in various self-care activities. Relationships among children are positive, with staff teaching them good behaviour, sharing, and consideration for others.
SEND inclusiveFamily contact servicesGovernment funding acceptedUnique curriculum
Pricing & funding
Fees are paid in advance via bank transfer. A non-refundable registration fee applies to all fee-paying children, and additional service charges are applied for meals paid on the day. Out-of-hours services are billed at premium rates.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Registration fee is non-refundable for all fee-paying children.
- Fees must be paid 72 hours in advance via online bank transfer.
- Out-of-hours service, including Sunday rates, is charged at time and a half.
- Cancellations with under 48 hours notice are non-refundable and fully charged.
- Cancellations with over 48 hours notice are non-refundable but can be transferred to a new booking.
- Parents or the Local Authority must cover any required interpreter fees for contact services.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks a year. Closed for Christmas-New Year week, bank holidays and INSET days.
Age range
6 months - 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kidz 1st Day Nursery
Last inspected 31 July 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Managers and staff at Kidz 1st Day Nursery have high expectations for all children, including those with SEND, creating stimulating play spaces that capture children's interests. Children are independent and confident, able to express their views and needs easily, and are supported by staff in various self-care activities. Relationships among children are positive, with staff teaching them good behaviour, sharing, and consideration for others.
Inspector highlights
- Managers and staff have high expectations for all children, including those with SEND, and create stimulating play spaces.
- Children are independent and confident, expressing their views, ideas and needs easily.
- Staff plan a curriculum based on the early years foundation stage guidance, providing activities that incorporate different aspects of learning.
- Children become confident communicators and their language skills develop well, with staff providing a wide range of mark-making activities.
- Children learn about the importance of healthy living and taking regular exercise, with all food freshly cooked on the premises.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the communication skills of some staff, ensuring that they pronounce key words correctly when talking to children, to support children's language further.
Inspection #10301246 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are very supportive of the nursery and report that communication is good.
They receive regular updates through an online portal and say they are always kept up to date with their children's development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Managers and staff have high expectations for all the children that they care for, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Key persons ensure that they know their key children very well, which helps them identify any development needs quickly. There are effective systems in place to support children with SEND. Staff use additional funding to provide additional resources and one-to-one support when necessary. Staff who work with these children have a good understanding of their specific needs and support them effectively.
Outdoor space
Although there is currently no access to the outside space, children regularly exercise inside and on their daily trips to the park.
Inspection history
Date: December 2013
- July 2023Good
- January 2018Good
- February 2017Good
- December 2013Good
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