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LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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5.0(16 parent reviews) ·Wilde Close, London, E8 4JS · Hackney
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Hackney

About this day nursery

London Fields Nursery and Pre-School, part of the LEYF network, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years in Hackney. The nursery prides itself on its spacious facilities, featuring ample natural light and distinct areas for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, alongside extensive outdoor space for all-weather play.

A dedicated in-house chef prepares nutritious meals from scratch, adhering to LEYF’s healthy eating guidelines and accommodating various dietary needs. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encourage independent thinking and includes a rich variety of activities such as gardening, woodwork, science experiments, messy arts, and cooking with real utensils.

With an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, the nursery is committed to continuous development for both children and staff, fostering a brave, inspiring, nurturing, and fun atmosphere.

Our ethos

LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School is committed to fostering brave, inspiring, nurturing, and fun atmosphere. They encourage independent thinking through a rich variety of activities like gardening, woodwork, science experiments, messy arts, and cooking. CPD is a priority for both children and staff.

What it's like

Children are happy at this friendly, welcoming nursery. They show that they feel safe and secure through their positive engagement and attitudes towards learning. Children arrive eagerly at the nursery and are keen to go inside and become engaged in their chosen activities.

Spacious indoor and all-weather outdoor play areasNutritious meals prepared by an in-house chefCurriculum designed for independent thinkingOffers shorter day optionsOfsted "Good" rated

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Chef on site; all meals provided from scratch using healthy recipes; caters for different dietary requirements and allergies.

Opening hours

08:00 - 18:00

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Established

2019

Waitlist

Spaces available from 6 months – 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 12 October 2021 · Anna Hindhaugh-Feldman

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 happy at this friendly, welcoming nursery. They show that they feel safe and secure through their positive engagement and attitudes towards learning. Children arrive eagerly at the nursery and are keen to go inside and become engaged in their chosen activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery provides a friendly, welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure.
  • The curriculum is well-designed, and staff know children well, using assessments to plan enjoyable activities and monitor progress.
  • Children develop a love of books and enjoy listening to stories, with staff being excellent storytellers.
  • Staff demonstrate a good understanding of increasing children's language and communication skills, using various techniques to extend vocabulary and close learning gaps.
  • The manager supports staff well-being and professional development, fostering a strong team despite recent changes.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to ensure that all children are challenged and have opportunity to develop their learning to the highest level.
Inspection #10209802 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively about the nursery and the manager. They value the outside space and the opportunities children have to get fresh air and exercise daily.

Parents talk about the strong bonds their children have formed with staff and their 'caring and loving' attitude.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use small language groups to help close gaps in children's learning, so no child is left behind.

Outdoor space

Children particularly enjoy playing in the outdoor area. They learn about the natural world by growing vegetables, using a compost heap and wormery, and develop coordination through obstacle courses and climbing frames.

Parent Reviews of LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School

5.0
(16)
Fadia
3 years ago

Our daughter started young at 6 months and now she's 16 months. The staff took such great care of her as she was the youngest. They are all so amazing, activities are always creative with great outdoor space. We are very happy with the nursery and so our daughter.

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Trini Guzmán
3 years ago

My daughter started at 18 months and now she's 3. Excellent nursery with superb staff. Great activities, creativity and values. Large outdoor space, fresh food made by an in house cook and lovely location 😊 we couldn't think of a better place.

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Lindsay Mapes
3 years ago

We love this nursery! Our daughter started at 10 months old as she was a very active and social baby. The nursery has been fantastic throughout Covid and helped everyone feel safe. Our daughter is now 2 years old and loves going to see all the teachers and friends here. Totally love it! Recommend it highly!

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Antonio Moccia
7 years ago

If you're looking for a really warm environment for your child to grow and develop look no further than the friendly and welcoming Market Nursery and their team of hard working, committed staff. My son has been here for a year now and is moving into preschool in January. He has shown a quick level of development in areas he was struggling in when he first arrived. Me and my partner visited a number of private and community nurseries in the area and we are both very happy and pleased with the decision we made. Many thanks to all the staff and wishing you all much success for the future.

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Robin Kabir
8 years ago

Market Nursery is like a second home for our son. He started when he was just 11 months old. The practitioners are all extremely dedicated and look after him as if he is their own child. Market Nursery provides a very supportive and creative environment for its children. They have a diverse range of activities to develop their communication skills and make lots of friends. We both work full-time and during these long days, MN gives us the peace of mind that our son has been in a safe and loving environment for the past two years.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 October 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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