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Kindred Harlow

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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4.5(33 parent reviews) ·Harlow Leisurezone, Second Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3DT · Essex
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Kindred Harlow Nursery and Pre-School provides exceptional childcare and early years education for children from birth to five years old. It is conveniently located within the Harlow Leisurezone in the town centre, offering ample free parking and a designated drop-off/pick-up area.

The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, with core hours from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Kindred Harlow is rated "Good" by Ofsted and boasts spacious, well-lit rooms with defined activity areas to foster learning and development.

The team is experienced in supporting children, including those for whom English is not their first language, and prioritises working closely with parents to nurture each child's growth. The nursery prides itself on its transparent and all-inclusive fee structure, accepting all childcare funding schemes, and provides clear information on costs and funding entitlements.

They offer nutritious, home-cooked meals and engaging enrichment activities as part of their comprehensive care.

What it's like

Children arrive happy, confident, and eager to learn at this welcoming nursery. The provider works with families to gain an understanding of the children in their care, helping them settle, meet their individual needs, and form good bonds with staff. Staff plan a wide range of activities and experiences that capture children's interests, encouraging independence from an early age.

All-inclusive childcareAward-winning nursery groupRated Good by OfstedLocated in Harlow Leisurezone

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

07:30 - 18:30 (core hours 8:00am to 6:00pm), 51 weeks a year

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kindred Harlow

Last inspected 12 February 2025

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 arrive happy, confident, and eager to learn at this welcoming nursery. The provider works with families to gain an understanding of the children in their care, helping them settle, meet their individual needs, and form good bonds with staff. Staff plan a wide range of activities and experiences that capture children's interests, encouraging independence from an early age.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery benefits from a strong leadership team with good oversight of quality and targets for improvement.
  • The provider has developed a curriculum that focuses on children's individual interests and identifies their next steps in learning.
  • All children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make timely progress.
  • The staff team support children's communication and language well, offering ongoing description and conversation during play.
  • Parents feel involved and well informed about their children's learning, receiving regular communication and resources to build on learning at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to implement the precise learning intentions of activities more effectively, so that children remain fully engaged and learning intentions are met
  • 2support staff to develop their understanding of how to support language development for children
  • 3improve staff's understanding of behaviour management strategies so that they have a consistent approach to support children's understanding of positive behaviour
Inspection #10379016 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make timely progress from their starting points. The provider identifies children who may need extra support. The staff team work with parents and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for all children. Families of children with SEND feel extremely well-supported by the provider, who ensures that children with SEND receive the highest level of support.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: November 2010

  • February 2025Good
  • April 2022Outstanding
  • October 2016Good
  • July 2015Good
  • September 2014Requires improvement
  • March 2014Inadequate
  • August 2013Inadequate
  • May 2013Requires improvement
  • November 2010Good

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