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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [London](/search?region=London) 4. Once Upon A Time # Once Upon A Time Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · Cavendish Sports Pavilion and Cavendish House, Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4 9PG · Hillingdon Number of places 26 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Hillingdon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Once Upon a Time Nursery provides high-quality early childhood education and care at its Eastcote, HA4 9PG location. The nursery focuses on creating a deeply caring environment where children from a young age can develop and thrive. They celebrate special occasions and holidays with fun events like Christmas parties and Halloween activities, fostering a strong sense of community among children, families, and staff. The nursery actively promotes important values such as kindness and mental well-being, incorporating these themes into their daily activities, which can include arts and crafts encouraging positive social-emotional expression. The curriculum is enriched by dedicated staff, including those with degrees in Early Childhood Studies who bring a passion for cultural awareness and global understanding, aiming to broaden children's perspectives. The nursery maintains strong ties with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for children moving on from their care, and they value the partnerships formed with families during their children's time at the nursery. Our ethos The nursery is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and actively promotes values such as kindness and mental well-being, incorporating these themes into daily activities. They aim to broaden children's perspectives through a passion for cultural awareness and global understanding. What it's like Staff at the nursery create a home-from-home environment and build strong, trusting relationships with children, who feel relaxed and happy. They create challenging activities that promote all children's learning and support children to recognise their own feelings, fostering emotional well-being. ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.onceuponatimenursery.co.uk/news/25-26-latest-fees/) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am to 6pm, for 52 weeks of the year Established 2000 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Once Upon A Time Last inspected 14 February 2024 · Kate Daurge 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 Staff at the nursery create a home-from-home environment and build strong, trusting relationships with children, who feel relaxed and happy. They create challenging activities that promote all children's learning and support children to recognise their own feelings, fostering emotional well-being. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff design a curriculum that supports the interests of all children. - Staff effectively use funding for disadvantaged children to promote their individual talents and interests. - Parent partnerships are strong. - Children's physical development is well supported. Children spend extended periods of time outside in all weathers. - The manager supports staff well and they report high levels of well-being. Areas to develop - 1 develop further the planning of focused activities, so that all children reach the best possible outcomes - 2 strengthen techniques used by all staff, so that children gain fluency at the highest levels. Inspection #10316895 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241731) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Once Upon A Time Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10316895 Lead inspector Kate Daurge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241731)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/139102) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=once-upon-a-time-ha4-9pg-139102) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that the information they receive from the nursery helps them to support their children at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where children need expert support, staff work with external agencies to seek out help. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, reach their developmental milestones. Outdoor space In the garden, staff spend time playing with children, they make mud pies and discover worms in the soil. Children spend extended periods of time outside in all weathers and on the large field behind the nursery, getting plenty of fresh air and exercise. Inspection history Date: March 2004 - March 2024 Good - February 2024 Good - May 2018 Good - May 2018 Good - October 2015 Good - September 2015 Good - March 2010 Good - February 2010 Good - March 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Once Upon A Time ### Does Once Upon A Time have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the opening hours at Once Upon A Time? ### What kind of childcare setting is Once Upon A Time? ### How does Once Upon A Time support children with SEND? ### Is Once Upon A Time suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Eastcote Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Once Upon A Time. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Discovery Nursery And Preschool Eastcote · HA4 9PG 3.8(10 reviews) ](/nursery/discovery-nursery-and-preschool-ha4-9pg-ey543630) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Little Companions Pre-School Eastocte · HA4 9SU ](/nursery/little-companions-pre-school-ha4-9su-ey462146) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Rising Stars Nursery Ruislip Ruislip · HA4 9DY 4.5(14 reviews) ](/nursery/rising-stars-nursery-ruislip-ha4-9dy-2594017) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Smarty's Nursery Ruislip · HA4 9LZ 4.9(9 reviews) ](/nursery/smarty-s-nursery-ha4-9lz-ey392761) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Pre-School Academy Ruislip · HA4 9SF ](/nursery/pre-school-academy-ha4-9sf-ey419610) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Eye Nursery Ruislip · HA4 9SF 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-eye-nursery-limited-ha4-9sf-139103) [See all nurseries in Eastcote →](/search?q=Eastcote) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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