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Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries in Feltham

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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4.8(4 parent reviews)
·Feltham Hill Junior School, Ashford Road, FELTHAM, TW13 4QP · Hounslow
Number of places
35 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Hounslow

About this day nursery

Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries, located in Feltham, TW13 4QP, is a childcare setting established in 2008 and operates as one of seven privately owned provisions. The nursery provides full-day care for children aged 1 to 4 years, with a total capacity of 35 children and 42 currently on roll.

The dedicated team of 17 staff, 15 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications including two at level 6, are praised for their caring approach and high expectations which contribute to children making good progress. The setting champions an inclusive environment where children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive, supported by specialised training and attentive staff.

They also have an effective key-person system, helping children settle in well and fostering strong parent partnerships. The nursery follows the High Scope approach and operates Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 6 pm, throughout the year, ensuring consistent and enriching learning experiences for all children.

What it's like

Children confidently enter the nursery and are greeted by caring staff. They are happy, feel safe and are excited for their next adventure. Children experience an exciting curriculum. They are eager to learn new skills because staff have high expectations of them. Staff present information clearly and carefully. They plan and consider what children need to learn next. As a result, children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress, which prepares them well for their next stage of learning.

Caring staffInclusive environmentStrong parent partnershipsGood progress for allEffective key-person system

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries

Last inspected 4 August 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children confidently enter the nursery and are greeted by caring staff. They are happy, feel safe and are excited for their next adventure. Children experience an exciting curriculum. They are eager to learn new skills because staff have high expectations of them. Staff present information clearly and carefully. They plan and consider what children need to learn next. As a result, children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress, which prepares them well for their next stage of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children confidently enter the nursery and are greeted by caring staff.
  • Children experience an exciting curriculum and are eager to learn new skills.
  • Children are well-mannered and sociable, using Makaton with friends, ensuring everyone is included.
  • Children develop good communication skills, strengthened by well-thought-out training plans from leaders.
  • Children develop a wide range of vocabulary and use new words in various contexts.
  • Staff sensitively provide affection and cuddles to babies, igniting their sensory development through texture and touch.
  • Children learn independence skills and develop resilience, taking risks in the garden and jumping off logs.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, supporting them to regulate emotions and show mutual respect.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to ensure that children have opportunities to practise their numeracy skills alongside other mathematical concepts
  • 2enhance opportunities during group times to ensure that all children are engaged in their learning
Inspection #10285891 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have worked hard to ensure that there is a culture of inclusiveness in the nursery. Staff act with integrity to ensure that children with SEND are given equal opportunities and thrive amongst their peers. Staff have received specialised training to support children with SEND. As a result, any gaps in children's knowledge narrow rapidly, which is evident from the progress which children make.

Parent Reviews of Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries

4.8
(4)
Elijah P
2 years ago

This place is an example how every nurcery should be. They are just amazing. They are really nice and our daughter enjoys it there. Strongly recommended.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2013

  • August 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • June 2013Good

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