Pencil Pots Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Pencil Pots Day Nursery offers high-quality childcare for children aged from birth to five years. Located on The Drive in Ilford, the nursery is conveniently close to Redbridge station and local bus routes.

The setting accommodates up to 34 children and is arranged across two floors, with dedicated rooms for babies and toddlers upstairs, and a pre-school area on the ground floor. The staff team is highly qualified, with early years professionals holding degrees in early years education and Level 3 childcare qualifications.

They are committed to addressing each child's individual learning needs and fostering their interests from the beginning of the settling-in period. All staff members possess up-to-date enhanced CRB checks and are trained in promoting equal opportunities through activities, communication, and accessibility.

The nursery aims to build strong relationships between staff, parents, and children right from the start, making sure families feel comfortable during the settling-in process and helping children adapt to their new environment. Through a diverse range of engaging and stimulating activities, children are encouraged to make choices, develop independence, learn to share, and acquire other essential social skills.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to addressing each child's individual learning needs and fostering their interests. They aim to build strong relationships between staff, parents, and children, encouraging children to make choices, develop independence, learn to share, and acquire essential social skills through a diverse range of engaging activities.

What it's like

Staff are warm, friendly and caring, and children are visibly happy and content. Staff form close bonds with children and support their emotional needs well, making them feel safe and secure. Activities are well-planned to engage children, who show good concentration during play.

Pricing & funding