--- title: "Nutkins Nursery, Romford | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-nursery-rm2-5tp-ey416533 description: "Nutkins Nursery in Romford — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Nutkins Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · Squirrels Heath Infant School, Salisbury Road, Romford, RM2 5TP · Havering Number of places 23 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Havering ## About this day nursery Nutkins Nursery, located in Romford, provides a warm and friendly childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years. 30pm, the day nursery (rated Good by Ofsted on its latest inspection on 10 March 2023) ensures children are greeted by their key person, fostering a strong sense of belonging. The curriculum, effectively managed and understood by all staff, focuses on substantial progress across the seven areas of learning, ensuring children are engaged in a range of interesting and enjoyable activities. Children develop good communication and language skills through meaningful conversations, familiar stories, and expanding their vocabulary. Mathematical concepts are integrated throughout the curriculum, with children counting, recognising colours and shapes, and applying this knowledge in their play. Nutkins Nursery excels in its provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), offering effective and targeted support, with the SENDCo collaborating with various professionals to ensure ongoing assistance. Children benefit from daily fresh air and rigorous physical activity, and the day nursery also supports healthy lifestyles, including a recently introduced toothbrushing initiative. What it's like Children arrive happy and ready to learn at this warm and friendly setting, greeted by their key person. They engage in a range of carefully planned activities, quickly becoming immersed in play, such as exploring the dough table and role-playing in the home corner. Children enjoy listening to stories and songs and participate in physical activities like "dough disco," demonstrating a sense of safety and good behaviour. Warm and friendly setting Good Ofsted rating Effective curriculum Strong communication skills Mathematical development SEND support ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am to 2.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nutkins Nursery Last inspected 10 March 2023 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 manager has created an effective curriculum that is clearly understood by all staff, leading to substantial progress across the seven areas of learning. - Children are developing good communication and language skills, broadening their vocabulary through meaningful conversations and enjoying familiar stories. - Mathematical concepts are being developed throughout the curriculum, with children counting, recognising colours and shapes, and applying this knowledge in their play. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make timely progress, receiving effective and targeted support from the SENDCo and other professionals. - The manager supports children's oral health and healthy lifestyles, including recently introduced toothbrushing and daily access to fresh air and rigorous physical activity. Areas to develop - 1 develop the quality of teaching to extend children's critical-thinking and problem- solving skills across a wider range of experiences - 2 support children's emotional development in order to help them express their feelings and emotions effectively. Inspection #10276185 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213672) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents share their positive comments about the setting. > They praise staff for helping their children to settle so well. > Parents are happy with the progress their children are making. > They appreciate the detailed journals that are sent home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make timely progress. They receive effective and targeted support that identifies their key targets. The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) works with a range of professionals to secure ongoing support for children. Outdoor space Children access fresh air daily and take part in rigorous physical activity. ## Google Reviews of Nutkins Nursery 5.0 (3 Google reviews) Yasemin Isa 2 years ago Nutkins have been amazing with helping my daughter transition into nursery. The staff are lovely and professional and it's clear they really care about the children. My daughter is so settled there and she absolutely loves going. I'm so grateful to Nutkins for making me feel so at ease. I'd highly recommend to anyone! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0NVBUdkhREAE!2m1!1s0x487bb1bd9ee9a4e1:0x6ccdb3338966dc8a) Diligent Hands Fabrics 6 years ago Really lovely setting! The staff are really friendly but also very proffessional and provide the best care for the children to start off. All positives, I wouldn't take anything awaway from them Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURzZ3R5ZjdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb1bd9ee9a4e1:0x6ccdb3338966dc8a) Ritu Pal a month ago Very experienced and good staff. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWamVFeENhV0l4YmxoMVIybFJjRU15Y0ZObU9YYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bb1bd9ee9a4e1:0x6ccdb3338966dc8a) Reviews from Google for Nutkins Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=7840119560251825290&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2015 - March 2023 Good - July 2017 Good - April 2015 Good ## Frequently asked about Nutkins Nursery ### Does Nutkins Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the main strengths of Nutkins Nursery? ### How many children are on roll at Nutkins Nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Nutkins Nursery? ### Is Nutkins Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### How does Nutkins Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Romford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nutkins Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Toddle-Inn Day Nursery Romford · RM2 5XH 4.6(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toddle-inn-day-nursery-rm2-5xh-ey389953 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Nutkins Nursery 2 Romford · RM2 6DH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-nursery-2-rm2-6dh-2507228 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Tiddlywinks Playgroup Princes Road · RM1 2RD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-playgroup-ltd-rm1-2rd-2754295 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery Romford · RM2 6AT 5.0(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-gidea-park-nursery-rm2-6at-2519393 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Learning Tree Nursery School Romford · RM1 2QP 4.4(34 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-rm1-2qp-2690852 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Creative Kids Pre School Day Nursery Hornchurch · RM11 2JN 4.2(23 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/creative-kids-pre-school-day-nursery-rm11-2jn-118615 See all nurseries in Romford →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Romford ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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