--- title: "LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/leyf-london-fields-nursery-pre-school-e8-4js-2561570 description: "LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School — rated Good by Ofsted and 5.0/5 from 16 reviews. See contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · 5.0 (16 Google 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 early years setting LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School is in Hackney and provides care for children from birth to four years old. It opens on weekdays from 8am to 6pm for most of the year. Following an inspection in October 2021, Ofsted rated the nursery 'Good'. The report described a friendly and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure, with parents highlighting the staff's 'caring and loving' attitude. Ofsted found the curriculum to be well-designed, with staff planning enjoyable activities based on assessments of the children. The inspector noted that children develop a love of books and that staff are excellent storytellers. The team supports language and communication skills, using techniques such as small language groups. Children play in the outdoor area, where they can grow vegetables, use a compost heap and wormery, and develop coordination on obstacle courses and climbing frames. 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 areas Nutritious meals prepared by an in-house chef Curriculum designed for independent thinking Offers shorter day options Ofsted "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 This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.leyf.org.uk/our-nurseries/affordability/funded-places/) ## 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 Registered with Ofsted 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 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 - 1 continue to ensure that all children are challenged and have opportunity to develop their learning to the highest level. Inspection #10209802 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171817) ## 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. ## Google Reviews of LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School 5.0 (16 Google reviews) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCMjRlWUNBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761cea6bed7221:0x129c14c8b0e2b14a) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCX0pxNmdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761cea6bed7221:0x129c14c8b0e2b14a) 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! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCb1pxZlZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x48761cea6bed7221:0x129c14c8b0e2b14a) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJbUtDQzlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761cea6bed7221:0x129c14c8b0e2b14a) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRMnFMVDFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761cea6bed7221:0x129c14c8b0e2b14a) Reviews from Google for LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=1340969641243226442&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) 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. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171817) ## Frequently asked about LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School ### What type of early years setting is LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School? ### Which funded hours does LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School accept? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### How many children attend LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School? ### Is LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### What are the main strengths of LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Grace Montessori School London · E8 4PD 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/grace-montessori-school-e8-4pd-ey471003 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Shining Futures Nursery London · E2 9BA 4.9(23 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/shining-futures-nursery-e2-9ba-ey479900 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Halo Nursery London · E8 4HU 4.5(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/halo-nursery-e8-4hu-2682724 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### St. Peters Montessori School London · E2 9AX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-montessori-school-e2-9ax-ey469729 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Mapledene Childrens Centre London · E8 3LE 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mapledene-childrens-centre-e8-3le-ey403363 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub Nursery London · E8 3RP 4.3(28 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ann-tayler-children-and-family-hub-nursery-e8-3rp-ey450428 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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