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Magic Years Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2021)
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4.3(38 parent reviews) ·217 Barking Road, London, E16 4HH · Newham
Number of places
96 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2021
Local authority
Newham

About this day nursery

Magic Years Nursery is a nurturing early years setting committed to providing exceptional care and education for children. Established with a focus on child development and a professional approach, the nursery operates from a stimulating, purpose-built environment.

It is Ofsted-registered (EY500153) and maintains a "Good" rating, ensuring a safe and comfortable space where children can engage in age-appropriate learning activities. The curriculum is designed to foster creativity, imagination, critical thinking, confidence, and independence.

Through varied activities, children develop skills in areas such as mathematics, communication, personal, social, and emotional development, literacy, and art. The nursery emphasises a happy, caring atmosphere that promotes high standards of behaviour and fosters understanding and respect for others, addressing inequalities related to race, gender, and ability.

They work in close partnership with parents and carers, recognising their crucial role in a child's learning journey.

Our ethos

Magic Years is a Good rated nursery providing education and care for children and their families. The stimulating environment of the purpose built nursery gives children opportunities to enjoy learning and the innovative and exciting curriculum is a prominent factor in the children’s high level of achievement. At Magic years we promote creativity and give children the opportunities to be imaginative and critical thinkers. We strive to help children develop confidence and independence and develop a positive attitude to learning. We provide a happy, caring atmosphere where children feel safe and can develop and learn. We promote high standards of behaviour and help children to understand of each other’s feelings. Children learn to care for and respect themselves and others, to be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others and to inequalities associated with race, gender and ability. We work closely with parents and carers as we believe that the child’s learning and achievement is something we should all be a part of. At Magic years we have consistent quality of teaching, we treat everyone with respect, we don’t discriminate, we listen to everyone’s opinion, we are carrying and compassionate about other’s feelings and views, we are flexible and mould to each other’s needs.

What it's like

Children are safe and happy, enjoying a wide range of interesting learning opportunities. They have strong bonds with staff, who know them well and support their individual needs. Leaders have high expectations for every child, including those with additional needs, and effectively support children learning English by communicating in their home language where appropriate.

Ofsted-rated GoodPurpose-built settingFocus on creativity and independenceStrong parent partnership

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Magic Years Nursery

Last inspected 26 May 2021

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 safe and happy, enjoying a wide range of interesting learning opportunities. They have strong bonds with staff, who know them well and support their individual needs. Leaders have high expectations for every child, including those with additional needs, and effectively support children learning English by communicating in their home language where appropriate.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a clear communication and language curriculum, helping toddlers make connections between actions and words.
  • Staff support children to become independent, teaching them to serve food and clear dishes, fostering turn-taking and consideration.
  • Children develop physical skills well through activities like riding bicycles outdoors and fine motor skill practice.
  • The recently appointed manager has improved the setting, leading to high staff morale and better outcomes for children.
  • Strong parent partnerships are evident, with parents acknowledging positive changes and feeling heard regarding concerns.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff in how to develop children's early reading and writing skills consistently.
Inspection #10124115 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that leaders and staff listen to any concerns and these are quickly addressed.

They are very positive about how staff are always available to talk to them about what their child has been doing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well through partnership work with parents and others involved in children's care and learning. Staff use the sensory room to support children to regulate their emotions and feel calm and supported.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills well. They ride bicycles and jump between soft blocks in the garden, having fun as they play.

Parent Reviews of Magic Years Nursery

4.3
(38)
Mayah Mai
3 months ago

My daughter started at this nursery a year ago and was really struggling with her speech. The team have been absolutely amazing—she has made so much progress, not just with her speech but in her overall confidence too. She genuinely loves going and always comes home excited to tell me about her day. I honestly couldn’t recommend this nursery more highly

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Laura Radoi
a year ago

Magic Years Nursery is truly the best nursery my children have ever attended! From day one, the experience has been nothing short of amazing. The staff are incredibly warm and caring, and they always go above and beyond to make both children and parents feel supported. What really stands out is how flexible they are with parents’ needs — whether it's scheduling or specific requests, they always try to accommodate in the best way possible. Communication with Laura, the manager, and her wonderful team is absolutely fantastic. They’re approachable, understanding, and always keep us in the loop. The nursery itself has so much space, both indoors and outdoors, and offers a wide variety of fun and stimulating activities. My son definitely loves it there — he’s always excited to go in the morning and comes home full of stories about his day. I couldn’t be happier with our choice. Highly recommend Magic Years to any parent looking for a nurturing, flexible, and fun environment for their child

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Georgiana Sarau
10 months ago

5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re incredibly happy with Magic Years Nursery! Our daughter has always had a wonderful time there. It’s been amazing to watch how much she has learned and grown since starting. She’s developed new skills, made friends, and most importantly, she always comes home with a big smile on her face. A special thank you to her key worker, who has made such a positive impact — our daughter absolutely adores her! The care and attention she receives give us real peace of mind. Overall, we couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. Thank you to all the staff at Magic Years Nursery for creating such a nurturing and inspiring environment!

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Yasmin Same
a year ago

My daughter started here in January and she loves it. She is always looking forward to going nursery. She seems comfortable and happy. All staff seem lovely and it’s a warm and welcoming environment. Thank you to everyone at magic years nursery 🤍

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Stoyanka Baymakova
a year ago

I want to take time to thank everyone in this incredible nursery for their support, caring and professionalism. My kids have huge development in every aspect of their development including learning independence, communication, confidence and creativity. They had range of different activities for every single day, working individually with each child according to their needs and areas of improvement. For 2 years with Magic Years my kids have amazing progress and throughly enjoyed going there every single day. Thank you to all the teachers for their hard work, kindness and dedication in this journey you are amazing professionals. I am so grateful that we choose Magic Years for my kids and I would recommend it to everyone this wonderful place for our kids to grow up. In addition the nursery is very clean and organised and they have super healthy nutrition menu for kids. Thank you Magic Years team for everything we will miss you a lot. The best nursery ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2021

Date: May 2017

  • May 2021Good
  • September 2019Inadequate
  • February 2018Good
  • October 2017Inadequate
  • May 2017Inadequate

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