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Once Upon A Time Day Nurseries in West Drayton

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
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4.7(15 parent reviews)
·Sipson Road, West Drayton, UB7 9EQ · Hillingdon
Number of places
31 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Hillingdon

About this day nursery

Once Upon A Time Day Nurseries, established in 2019, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 45am to 6pm, offering a consistent and nurturing environment for children and their families.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 24 September 2021, rated the nursery as 'Good' overall, with 'Outstanding' for personal development. The setting follows the High Scope ethos, which encourages children to be confident, enthusiastic, and highly motivated learners, fully involved in decision-making and able to make choices from a wide range of stimulating resources.

Managers are dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive care and education, supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively and working closely with other professionals to ensure children receive tailored support. Children's speech and language development is a priority, with a wide variety of books and stories promoting early literacy skills.

Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children enjoying extended periods in the mud kitchen and exploring natural materials to develop their understanding of the world. The nursery fosters strong partnerships with parents, who have described the management as "brilliant" and appreciate how staff "adore" the children.

Children form close attachments to staff and learn to manage their emotions with the help of "emotion dolls" and staff acting as excellent role models.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this setting, making choices from a wide range of stimulating resources. They are confident, enthusiastic, and highly motivated learners who are fully involved in decision-making. Children form close attachments to staff and feel safe, learning to manage their emotions with help from "emotion dolls" and staff acting as excellent role models.

Confident, enthusiastic childrenExceptional concentrationOutdoor learning opportunitiesStrong parent partnershipsSpeech and language supportInclusive care

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Once Upon A Time Day Nurseries

Last inspected 24 September 2021 · Rizwana Nagoor

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this setting, making choices from a wide range of stimulating resources. They are confident, enthusiastic, and highly motivated learners who are fully involved in decision-making. Children form close attachments to staff and feel safe, learning to manage their emotions with help from "emotion dolls" and staff acting as excellent role models.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and enjoy a range of activities in the outdoor area.
  • Children demonstrate exceptional concentration and develop invaluable problem-solving skills.
  • Children develop their early writing skills using an abundance of sensory materials.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, and they feel very well informed about their child's progress.
  • Children's speech and language development is supported from the start with a wide variety of books and stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve staff's interactions with children so that children engage more readily in activities and further extend their learning.
Inspection #10194548 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for all children and their families. They support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively, working closely with other professionals to ensure children receive extra support to help close gaps in their learning. Children’s speech and language development is supported from the start.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and enjoy a range of activities in the outdoor area. They spend extended periods of time in the mud kitchen, cooking for their friends and staff, and enthusiastically explore a good range of natural materials to develop their understanding of the world.

Parent Reviews of Once Upon A Time Day Nurseries

4.7
(15)
kitana fiddes
8 months ago

I recommend this nursery to everyone. My son started here back in 2021 at 8 months old and I have since had two other children who also currently attend ages 22 months and 6 months old. I can confidently say I’ve had no problems with any of my children during their times here. The staff are friendly and show a high standard of care for the children who attend and can be seen interacting with children at all times. The environment is kept tidy and clean, with a range of fun and exciting activities set out for the children to enjoy.

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Jada-Leigh Jacob
8 months ago

My child attended Once Upon a Time Nurseries for a few terms, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The staff were incredibly accommodating, the facilities were always spotless, and most importantly, my child was genuinely happy and excited to attend each day. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent in the area.

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S H
8 months ago

Our little boy has come on leaps and bounds since starting – both in confidence and development. The nursery clean and well looked after with plenty for the children to do. They keep me updated every single day with what he’s eaten, how long he’s napped and often send photos of him joining in with activities. You half expect them to constantly pick up bugs when they first start nursery, but in almost a year he’s only had one cold – which I honestly put down to the brilliant hygiene and cleanliness the staff maintain. We really couldn’t recommend this nursery enough to other parents.

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L
8 months ago

My son joined the nursery earlier this year, having just turned 1, and I couldn’t be happier with the care and support he’s received. The staff are so warm, welcoming and genuinely care about the children. The nursery is clean and well-organised, the meals are nutritional and the facilities and garden are packed with things to keep the children busy and engaged. It’s amazing to see how much he’s grown in confidence since joining as he's naturallyvery shy. The staff do plenty of activities like creative play and lots of outdoor time which he loves. Communication is excellent too – I always feel involved and updated. As a first-time, anxious mum, they have made everything so much easier for me too. Most importantly, my little one is always excited to go in the morning and comes home happy. I have complete peace of mind knowing he is safe, cared for and thriving. I would highly recommend OUAT to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive setting for their child and a team that genuinely care.

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Raluca Ariton
9 months ago

I recently visited your nursery with my 1-year-old son. While I appreciated the friendliness of the staff, I was quite disappointed with the overall cleanliness of the facility. There weren’t any babies present during our visit—only a few older children, possibly around 3 years old—which made me question whether the environment is suited for younger children. What concerned me most was the visible dirt and general lack of hygiene. At this age, babies explore the world by putting things in their mouths, so cleanliness is absolutely crucial. I genuinely believe that a deep clean and a bit of refurbishment could make a big difference, creating a safe and fresh environment that’s more appropriate for young children. Please take this as constructive feedback. I hope this helps you continue improving the space for the little ones in your care. Wishing you all the best!

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