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Osterley Park Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Friends Meeting House, Quakers Lane, ISLEWORTH, TW7 5AZ · Hounslow
Number of places
20 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Hounslow

About this day nursery

The de Lacey Osterley Nursery, located in Osterley, offers a Montessori-inspired approach to early childhood education. This family-run business, with roots dating back to 1982, provides a nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive.

The nursery boasts beautiful, homely surroundings with natural resources, a modern purpose-built facility with parking, and a dedicated baby room. Children benefit from a small garden and access to extensive fields and woodland for outdoor exploration and Forest School sessions, which build confidence and independence.

The curriculum emphasises Montessori principles, fostering development and challenging children's abilities. Regular activities include cooking, music, Tai-Chi, and yoga sessions led by trained staff.

The experienced team is dedicated to providing individualised care and attention, ensuring children are well-prepared for school. The nursery focuses on healthy eating, providing nutritious, home-cooked vegetarian meals and organic milk, and accommodates various dietary needs.

Sociable mealtimes encourage shared experiences using real china and utensils. The De Lacey Osterley Nursery aims to provide a strong start to education within a loving and caring atmosphere.

Our ethos

The de Lacey Osterley Nursery is committed to providing a Montessori-inspired education within a loving and caring family environment, fostering key skills for school readiness and overall development.

What it's like

Children happily enter the nursery, settling quickly and receiving positive interactions from caring staff. They wave goodbye to their parents, showing excitement as they join their friends, while babies are content and confidently explore their surroundings with familiar staff. Children experience an exciting curriculum, carefully planned to their interests and individual needs, and staff have high expectations for children, helping them to learn new skills and knowledge.

Montessori-inspired curriculumFamily-run businessForest School sessionsNutritious home-cooked mealsExperienced and dedicated staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on hourly rates, full day sessions, or school day sessions. Funded places are subject to a weekly additional services charge that covers extra activities and food, with an option to opt out for fully funded places.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • All fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • Additional services charge covers Cooking Club, Forest School, Tai-Chi, Montessori activities, and all food.
  • Families can opt out of the additional services charge for fully funded places, but food charges will still apply.

Key facts

Session types

Full day (8am-6pm), School day (9am-3pm), Morning session (9am-12pm), Afternoon session (1pm-4pm), Hourly sessions (subject to availability)

Food

Nutritious, home-cooked vegetarian hot meal daily, organic milk and water, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables at snack time. Accommodates various dietary requirements. Sociable mealtimes with real china and utensils. Additional services charge covers food.

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm (48 weeks a year, with closures for Christmas, Easter, and two weeks in summer)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1984

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Osterley Park Day Nursery

Last inspected 6 May 2022

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

Children happily enter the nursery, settling quickly and receiving positive interactions from caring staff. They wave goodbye to their parents, showing excitement as they join their friends, while babies are content and confidently explore their surroundings with familiar staff. Children experience an exciting curriculum, carefully planned to their interests and individual needs, and staff have high expectations for children, helping them to learn new skills and knowledge.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers regularly reflect on practice and evaluate the nursery to develop and improve children's experiences.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported.
  • Staff have effective partnerships with parents and know children well.
  • Overall, children of all ages communicate well.
  • Managers ensure that all staff have regular and up-to-date training in safeguarding and child protection.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to use their home language when they play
  • 2strengthen staff's skills in enhancing activities to stretch and challenge children's learning further
Inspection #10138025 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. Staff have plans in place for children who require additional support to ensure that they make progress in their learning. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children are happy to take part in a range of interesting activities, indoors and outside. Staff are committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities outdoors that foster children's curiosity, healthy habits and a love for nature. Children show delight when planting seeds, vegetables and flower bulbs.

Parent Reviews of Osterley Park Day Nursery

5.0
(1)
Bryony Skinner
3 years ago

Highly recommended. My son goes here and loves it. The staff are all amazing, friendly, warm and attentive to the children. A small nursery with a family vibe.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2005

  • June 2022Good
  • May 2022Good
  • August 2015Outstanding
  • July 2015Outstanding
  • June 2011Good
  • June 2011Good
  • June 2007Good
  • February 2005Good

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