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Kings Meadow Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2022)
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4.5(4 parent reviews) ·75 Hampden Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3HG · Kingston upon Thames
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames

About this day nursery

Kings Meadow Pre-School, located in Kingston upon Thames, focuses on providing a nurturing and individualised experience for every child. The nursery prides itself on offering competitive and affordable fees, ensuring accessibility for families.

Their pricing structure includes all essentials like snacks, lunch, tea, Pampers nappies, milk, formula milk, and various outsourced activities. The pre-school also offers special discounts, including a 10% reduction for NHS staff with children aged 6 months to 3 years, and a 10% discount for the oldest child in a family.

Kings Meadow Pre-School accepts various government funding schemes for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, making childcare more manageable for working parents. They also support Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit for childcare costs.

The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, offering both full and half-day sessions, with an optional early drop-off service.

What it's like

Children are at the heart of everything that this nursery does. They flourish in this highly nurturing and inclusive environment, forming exceptionally close bonds with staff who are attentive to their particular needs. Children proudly tell the inspector about their nursery, and the fun and exciting experiences that they have here.

Competitive and affordable feesInclusive of all meals and essentialsAccepts government funding schemesNHS and sibling discounts

Pricing & funding

Fees are billed monthly in advance and are fully inclusive of meals, snacks, nappies, milk, and activities. A ten percent discount is available for NHS staff for children aged six months to three years, as well as a ten percent sibling discount for the oldest child.

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

  • Fees are payable in advance on the first day of each calendar month.
  • Fees include snacks, lunch, tea, Pampers nappies, milk, formula, and all outsourced activities.
  • A 10% NHS discount is available for children aged 6 months to 3 years.
  • A 10% sibling discount is applied to the oldest child.
  • Payments are accepted by standing order and childcare vouchers.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: Full Day 08:00 - 18:30, Half Day AM 08:30 - 13:00, Half Day PM 13:00 - 18:30. Early drop-off service available at 07:30.

Food

All meals, snacks, milk, and formula are included.

Age range

2-4 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, Half Day AM, Half Day PM

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kings Meadow Pre-School

Last inspected 5 December 2022 · Claire Hunt

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are at the heart of everything that this nursery does. They flourish in this highly nurturing and inclusive environment, forming exceptionally close bonds with staff who are attentive to their particular needs. Children proudly tell the inspector about their nursery, and the fun and exciting experiences that they have here.

Inspector highlights

  • The very experienced manager and staff work exceptionally well together and there is a real sense of family.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported exceptionally well by staff.
  • All parents speak extremely highly and passionately about the setting and the caring and dedicated staff team.
  • Staff give a high priority to children learning outdoors as part of their everyday routine.
  • The manager meticulously plans a broad, varied and challenging curriculum that builds on children's knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10235079 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported exceptionally well by staff. Staff give careful consideration to how additional funding is used in order to have the greatest impact and improve outcomes, for example by purchasing sensory equipment. Staff are thorough in collating observations from their earliest moment of concern, using these to highlight areas of children's needs to outside agencies.

Outdoor space

Staff give a high priority to children learning outdoors as part of their everyday routine. Children develop superb independence and physical skills, with older children skilfully riding bicycles and demonstrating expert balance and coordination. Children follow their curiosity and natural impulses to explore in the nearby meadow area, which they have regular access to.

Parent Reviews of Kings Meadow Pre-School

4.5
(4)
Nicola Benson-May
a year ago

During their time at Kings Meadow my 9 and 7 year old were incredibly well looked after and loved, which is why it was my first choice for my two year old who also loves it! Runs happily to the front door and does not look back!

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Karen Hinds
9 years ago

My son attended Kings Meadow for 4 years and my daughrer is also attending, the staff fully trained and fun. The facilities have so much to offer with the meadow, garden and attached softplay. My children are happy to attend which made me happy to leave them.

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Juliet Parker
2 years ago

My daughter absolutely loves it here - fab staff, lovely management - if you can get a place as they get booked up quite in advance, then grab it!

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Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • December 2022Outstanding
  • January 2017Outstanding
  • September 2013Good
  • May 2013Good
  • June 2011Good

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