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Kingsborough Centre - Coat Of Many Colours Nursery Hounslow

Ofsted: Strong standard·
3.7(3 Google reviews) ·488-490 Great West Road, Hounslow, TW5 0TA · Hounslow
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2026
Local authority
Hounslow

About this day nursery

Kingsborough Centre - Coat Of Many Colours Nursery Hounslow, located in Hounslow, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. The day nursery operates from 07:30 to 18:00, Monday to Thursday, offering a consistent routine for children.

The Ofsted inspection on 22nd May 2026 rated the day nursery as "Strong standard" overall, with specific strengths in achievement, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership and governance. Children settle happily and engage enthusiastically in a wide range of planned activities, exploring with curiosity and building friendships through repeated interaction.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed by leaders, building on children's existing knowledge and interests, with communication and language woven throughout the day through stories, songs, and conversations. Children make rapid progress across all areas of learning, gaining essential skills for their next stage of education.

The nursery excels in its provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), offering highly individualised support, adapted activities, visual timetables, and one-to-one assistance. Staff work closely with specialists, ensuring advice is consistently embedded.

For children who speak English as an additional language (EAL), staff gather information about home languages and use pictures, gestures, songs, and familiar routines to support their communication and English development while fostering pride in their cultural heritage. Outdoor learning encourages physical development, with opportunities for climbing, balancing, and steering bicycles, while babies and younger children explore movement at their own pace.

Our ethos

Coat of Many Colours Nursery's philosophy centres on a holistic, play-based approach, emphasising emotional intelligence, mindfulness, outdoor exploration, and creative expression. They aim to foster a connection with nature and provide personalised learning experiences while empowering parents and building community ties.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and separate from their parents with ease, quickly settling into familiar routines and participating in a wide range of planned activities. They explore with curiosity and enthusiasm, engaging in activities that support their physical development and early mathematical thinking. Children build friendships through repeated interaction and participate confidently in the rhythm of nursery life.

Strong standard overallRapid progress in learningThoughtful curriculum designHighly individualised SEND supportExcellent leadershipPositive behaviour

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate, with comprehensive inclusions covering all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and activities. Registration and deposit fees are required, with deposit amounts scaled by booking type. A daily charge applies for consumables under the 30-hour funding scheme.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees include all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and standard activities.
  • Registration fee is required for all applicants.
  • Deposits are tiered based on full-time, part-time, or 30-hour funded booking status.
  • A daily meals and consumables fee applies to 30-hour funded sessions, with alternative options negotiable.

Key facts

Food

All meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes included for fee-paying and 30-hour children.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected May 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Kingsborough Centre - Coat Of Many Colours Nursery Hounslow

Last inspected 22 May 2026 · Jenny Selvakumaran

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and separate from their parents with ease, quickly settling into familiar routines and participating in a wide range of planned activities. They explore with curiosity and enthusiasm, engaging in activities that support their physical development and early mathematical thinking. Children build friendships through repeated interaction and participate confidently in the rhythm of nursery life.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make rapid progress across their learning and development and gain the skills they need for the next stage of education.
  • Leaders have designed a curriculum that builds thoughtfully on what children already know and enjoy.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive highly individualised support.
  • Leaders have an excellent understanding of the setting's strengths and priorities for improvement.
  • Children respond well to clear and consistent routines that help them understand expectations.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should strengthen the communication with parents, so that they are aware of who their child's key person is, particularly when this changes.
  • 2Leaders should ensure staff consistently reinforce handwashing routines throughout the day so children build secure and independent self-care habits.
Inspection #2789398 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make substantial progress from their individual starting points. They receive highly individualised support, with staff adapting activities carefully and using visual timetables and one-to-one support. Staff work closely with specialists and embed advice consistently into daily practice.

Outdoor space

The report mentions that children choose from activities that support their physical development, including climbing, balancing, and steering bicycles. Babies and younger children explore movement at their own pace, such as crawling and cruising.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are welcomed and included. Staff gather information about home languages and use pictures, gestures, songs, and familiar routines to support communication, helping children develop English while maintaining pride in their home languages and cultures.

Google Reviews of Kingsborough Centre - Coat Of Many Colours Nursery Hounslow

3.7
(3 Google reviews)
Tanya Dukelska
2 months ago

Both of my daughters attend Coat of Many Colours Nursery in Hounslow, and I can honestly say it is the best nursery in the borough. The staff are absolutely wonderful and my children adore them. In fact, whenever we go shopping, my daughters often ask if we can buy something for the staff because they appreciate them so much. During school holidays they ask almost every day when they can go back to nursery, which really shows how happy and comfortable they feel there. As a parent, that reassurance means everything. They also really enjoy the food provided and often ask me to cook the same meals at home! It’s clear that a lot of care goes into every aspect of the nursery, from the warm and nurturing environment to the activities and meals provided. I cannot express how happy I am that we chose this nursery for our children. It’s an amazing place with truly dedicated staff who make every child feel valued and loved.

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Kelly Amorim
10 months ago

We are truly grateful for the love, care, and attention our son receives at this nursery. Mrs Tagreed has been an incredible teacher, patient, kind, and always attentive to the children’s needs. Her positive energy and nurturing approach make such a difference every day. A special thank you also to Fatima, who is always welcoming and professional, and to Mary, who is warm, helpful, and kind with both children and parents. As parents, it’s comforting to know that our child is in such good hands. We couldn’t ask for a better team. Thank you all for everything you do!

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MizBit
a year ago

This place has had many coats of paint but never open.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 May 2026

Strong standard

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

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About the setting

Kingsborough Centre - Coat Of Many Colours Nursery Hounslow, located at 488-490 Great West Road, Hounslow, TW5 0TA, was registered with Ofsted on 17/04/2024. It operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises and is registered for the Early Years Register (EYR) and Compulsory Childcare Register (CCR). The registered person is The Kingsborough Centre.

URN
2789398
Registered person
The Kingsborough Centre
Day care type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Register
EYR, CCR
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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