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Kindred Royston Newmarket Road Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·3 Newmarket Road, Royston, SG8 7HG · Hertfordshire
Number of places
35 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Kindred Royston Newmarket Road Pre-School is a vibrant early years setting that champions outdoor learning, providing children aged 2-5 with daily opportunities for fresh air and adventure, regardless of the weather. The pre-school boasts a sensory garden and a forest school on a nearby site, fostering woodland exploration and learning.

They emphasise connecting home and nursery life through initiatives like chef-designed cooking boxes for family cooking and the beloved Chester Bear, who embarks on weekend adventures with a different child each week. Committed to holistic development, Kindred Royston Newmarket Road actively engages children in enriching activities such as baby sensory, French language lessons, Little Kickers, and Kidz Love Fit.

The nursery serves nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared daily by an on-site chef from an accredited menu. Recognised for its quality, the pre-school has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted and is open 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 to 18:00.

Our ethos

Kindred Royston Newmarket Road Pre-School champions outdoor learning, fostering woodland exploration and learning through daily opportunities for fresh air and adventure, a sensory garden, and a forest school. They emphasise connecting home and nursery life and are committed to the holistic development of children through a variety of enriching activities.

What it's like

Children enter the setting happy, confident and ready to learn. They choose from a wide range of activities and resources that encourage them to explore and develop their imaginations. Children are developing good physical skills and these help to prepare them for their future learning at school.

Outdoor-focused learningForest School accessChef-prepared mealsEnrichment activitiesStrong home-nursery connection

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged monthly and vary based on the number of days attended, from one to five days per week. Sessions offered include Full Day Extra Care, Full Day, and Short Day. Rates are structured by age bands (under and over three years old) and funding status, with itemised monthly consumables charges.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Monthly consumables charges apply for food, non-food items, and activities.
  • Consumables packages are age-banded for under and over three-year-olds.
  • Session types include Full Day Extra Care, Full Day, and Short Day.
  • Fees are structured differently for funded and non-funded children.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day Extra Care (07:30 to 18:00), Full Day (08:00 to 18:00), Short Day (08:00 to 16:00)

Food

Fresh meals from our accredited menu prepared daily by our on-site chef.

Opening hours

07:30 - 18:00, 51 weeks of the year.

Age range

2-5 Years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kindred Royston Newmarket Road Pre-School

Last inspected 15 September 2021 · Jill Hardaker

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 enter the setting happy, confident and ready to learn. They choose from a wide range of activities and resources that encourage them to explore and develop their imaginations. Children are developing good physical skills and these help to prepare them for their future learning at school.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have adapted routines to meet the emotional needs of individual children.
  • Children are provided with regular opportunities to keep their bodies healthy and strong.
  • Children are developing strong communication and language skills.
  • Children have places where they can rest and relax, including a sensory room.
  • The managers and staff regularly reflect on their practice and look for ways to continually improve.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen and embed support for new staff to help them to develop the best possible understanding of the assessment procedures
  • 2provide all parents with the same good quality of information about how their children are learning and developing.
Inspection #10174528 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents speak positively about the setting and the progress their children make. They state that that children are happy to attend and are kept safe.

some parents report that they receive regular updates about their child's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to be active. For example, they take part in climbing outside.

Parent Reviews of Kindred Royston Newmarket Road Pre-School

5.0
(2)
Raeanna Mills
5 months ago

We can’t recommend this pre school enough! All of the staff go above and beyond to make sure the children’s days are filled with fun activities that are also based around their individual current interests all whilst enhancing their learning. Our little boy loves his time here, he tells us all about his friends, things he’s done during the day and always speaks of Ira who makes the children’s delicious food! He loves when “dancing with Demi” comes in on a Monday and Yoga with Em on a Thursday! He can find it difficult to leave us sometimes and It’s never an issue for the Kindred Newmarket Road team. Our minds are always put at ease as the ladies always send photos and updates of their day! I am very cautious with who I leave our son with but I have complete confidence in this pre school and know my son is safe, happy and cared for on such a personal level, it’s all you can ask for! I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful environment for our little boy to thrive in - I don’t want him to ever leave!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 September 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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