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Kindred Lowdham

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(10 parent reviews) ·Gunthorpe Road, Lowdham, NG14 7EN · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Kindred Lowdham Nursery and Pre-School is located in a beautifully converted Georgian house in Lowdham, Nottingham, just a minute's walk from Lowdham Station. The nursery offers exceptional childcare and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

They pride themselves on an all-inclusive approach to childcare, with transparent fees and support for various funding schemes. The dedicated and highly qualified team provides a nurturing environment where children thrive, offering specialist activities like Forest School, French, Music, Movement, and Yoga.

Meals are home-cooked and nutritious, with children even growing their own vegetables in the nursery's allotment. Kindred Lowdham is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and has received several awards for parent engagement and being a top nursery group, reflecting their commitment to quality care and fostering a happy, curious, and supportive atmosphere for both children and families.

Our ethos

The nursery offers an all-inclusive approach to childcare, creating a happy, curious, and supportive atmosphere. They provide specialist activities including Forest School, French, Music, Movement, and Yoga, and support children in growing their own vegetables.

What it's like

Children are given choices and their views are valued by staff, creating a culture of respect. They show positive relationships with staff, openly laughing and seeking comfort. Children enjoy their time in the nursery garden, demonstrating good balance and coordination.

All-inclusive childcareHome-cooked mealsForest SchoolAward-winning nursery groupExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-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

Food

Home-cooked, nutritious meals cooked onsite, children grow own vegetables in allotment

Opening hours

07:30 - 18:00

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, Half Day

Established

1991

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kindred Lowdham

Last inspected 24 April 2023 · Hayley Ruane

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 are given choices and their views are valued by staff, creating a culture of respect. They show positive relationships with staff, openly laughing and seeking comfort. Children enjoy their time in the nursery garden, demonstrating good balance and coordination.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are supported to broaden their knowledge of different countries around the world.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the manager and staff.
  • The manager and staff have a sequenced approach to supporting children's learning, including self-care needs.
  • The nursery cook offers children a range of healthy cooked meals to promote a healthy diet.
  • Children are supported to understand the rules in the nursery, which helps to raise their self-esteem.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to extend their professional development to help develop their knowledge of how to support children in the baby room to challenge their large physical skills
  • 2support staff to strengthen the delivery of planned activities to include all identified learning intentions for children.
Inspection #10280766 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the manager and staff. Additional funding is used effectively to provide one-to-one support from staff to meet children's individual needs. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to put targets in place to support children's learning and development, for example, using picture cards to help children understand routines.

Outdoor space

Children show that they enjoy the time they spend in the nursery garden. Children in the pre-school room show good balance and coordination when they climb over crates and down wooden ramps. Staff stand close to them to promote their safety and to offer them a helping hand if they need it.

Parent Reviews of Kindred Lowdham

5.0
(10)
Michelle Richards
2 years ago

I moved from another county to Kindred Lowdham and was very apprehensive because of all the changes my daughter was experiencing due to divorce. Alphabet House/Kindred Lowdham Nursery & Pre-school staff were incredibly supportive and can honestly say it feels like a little family. They are very attentive to all of my daughter's needs and development milestones. My daughter is thriving in this very loving and supportive environment. Compared to the last nursery, you can tell the staff love to be there, love the children and have excellent relationships with them rather than it just being a job. The staff really care and go out of their way to support me and my daughter. The manager is fantastic and clearly promotes a happy environment, full of fun, curiosity and wonder.

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Lucy Rowe
2 years ago

Highly recommend this nursery. The setting is homely, they have good structure and are very organised. The staff go above and beyond for both child and parent. I always look forward to seeing photos of my child and the updates at the end of each week to find out what they’ve been getting up to. The children are always learning something new. The manager is fantastic.

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Jo Eaton
2 years ago

Kindred Lowdham was the most amazing find for our family. Our daughter settled in to the baby room straight away and the team have ensured her transitions to each room as she has got older have been seamless. She absolutely loves going and comes home having learnt something new everyday. Each and every team member is so friendly, and welcoming and the food is SO varied! Absolutely lovely place. Highly recommended

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Chloe Moore
a year ago

No doubt the best nursery. My daughter joined kindred Lowdham in February this year and the girls in baby room made her settling in period so smooth. The staff are so attentive and couldn’t do anymore when caring for the children. My daughter gets excited when we enter the car park and her arms are always open wide for the staff to take her in. As a first time mum the nursery phase was very daunting for me but I can’t thanks all involved for making this process perfect not only for my daughter but also my family. Thank you everyone xx

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Becky Jones
2 years ago

Wonderful nursery! The staff are so attentive to my daughter’s needs and have really made her feel at home! Well thought activities and the manager goes above and beyond!

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Inspection history

Date: December 2010

  • April 2023Good
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • November 2014Good
  • December 2010Outstanding

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