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N16 Tots

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2022)
·4 Defoe Road, LONDON, N16 0EF · Hackney
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–1 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Hackney

About this day nursery

N16 Tots, an outstanding childcare setting in Hackney, London, was registered in 2013 and offers full-day care for children aged 0-1. Open weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm, 49 weeks a year, the nursery creates a stimulating environment where children thrive.

The dedicated team of six staff members, all appropriately qualified, meticulously plan broad learning experiences tailored to individual needs. Children are encouraged to be independent and confident, engaging in a wide range of activities that promote their personal, social, and emotional development.

The nursery prioritises healthy lifestyles, teaching children about hygiene and providing nutritious meals. With overwhelmingly positive parent feedback, N16 Tots prides itself on its nurturing atmosphere and seamless settling-in arrangements, ensuring children and parents feel supported from their very first day.

The manager demonstrates an uncompromising drive for improvement, fostering a passionate and enthusiastic team focused on positive outcomes for every child.

What it's like

Children flourish in this stimulating setting that centres around their individual needs and interests. They demonstrate that they feel extremely safe and settled, and separate easily from parents and carers. They are immediately engaged and interested in the wide range of activities, from babies eagerly crawling to sensory trays to older children exploring cooked spaghetti. Children are busy learners who play and learn extremely well, showing excitement and curiosity in the well-resourced environment.

Stimulating environmentIndividual needs metExcellent behaviourStrong parent partnershipsDedicated staff team

Key facts

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for N16 Tots

Last inspected 11 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish in this stimulating setting that centres around their individual needs and interests. They demonstrate that they feel extremely safe and settled, and separate easily from parents and carers. They are immediately engaged and interested in the wide range of activities, from babies eagerly crawling to sensory trays to older children exploring cooked spaghetti. Children are busy learners who play and learn extremely well, showing excitement and curiosity in the well-resourced environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children flourish in this stimulating setting that centres around their individual needs and interests.
  • Children are busy learners, who play and learn extremely well together.
  • Children display excellent behaviour, contributing to the wonderfully warm and friendly atmosphere felt throughout.
  • The quality of teaching is outstanding, with staff planning broad learning experiences that build on what children can do.
  • The manager rigorously monitors the impact of the curriculum, staff practice and children's progress, with an uncompromising drive for improvement.
  • Children's personal, social and emotional development is at the heart of staff's work, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents.
  • Children enjoy a wealth of opportunities to learn about their local community and the wider world.
  • Staff prioritise healthy lifestyles, teaching children about the importance of hygiene regimes and providing nutritious meals.
Inspection #10214246 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022

Date: September 2013

  • November 2022Outstanding
  • November 2016Good
  • September 2013Good

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