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Purple Lion Day Nursery (Buckhurst Hill)

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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4.3(6 parent reviews) ·29 Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, London, IG9 5EE · Essex
Number of places
70 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Established in 2020, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 23 February 2022.

Children are described as happy and engaged in a safe and welcoming environment, where their behaviour is good. The nursery focuses on fostering a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle, with children independently managing tasks such as self-care and helping themselves to drinks.

The setting offers a rich variety of resources that stimulate imagination, encouraging exploration and experimentation. Physical activity is a key part of the children's day; babies learn to balance on large play equipment, while older children develop coordination through games like hide-and-seek outdoors.

Toddlers refine their handling skills using scoops and spoons. The nursery is committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those receiving additional funding are noted to make good progress due to a targeted approach and strong partnerships with other agencies.

Parents are kept well-informed about their children's learning and speak positively about the experiences provided.

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy their time at nursery, playing in a safe and welcoming environment where their behaviour is good. They are physically active, with opportunities for babies to balance and navigate large play equipment, and older children and toddlers engaging in various physical activities. Children also benefit from a range of resources that excite their imaginations and motivate them to explore, investigate, and experiment.

Safe and welcomingGood behaviourPhysically activeImaginative playEffective SEND supportStrong parent partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Purple Lion Day Nursery (Buckhurst Hill)

Last inspected 23 February 2022 · Tina Mason

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 are happy and enjoy their time at nursery, playing in a safe and welcoming environment where their behaviour is good. They are physically active, with opportunities for babies to balance and navigate large play equipment, and older children and toddlers engaging in various physical activities. Children also benefit from a range of resources that excite their imaginations and motivate them to explore, investigate, and experiment.

Inspector highlights

  • The management and staff team have made significant improvements since the last inspection.
  • Children have opportunities to explore colour and predict what is going to happen when they mix different colours together.
  • Babies show curiosity and interest in their environment and benefit from kind and caring staff who engage closely and enthusiastically with them.
  • Children count and use mathematical language while they play.
  • Partnership with parents is effective and parents speak positively about the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the planning and teaching of group activities to ensure that they consistently support the learning needs of all children as well as possible
  • 2support children to learn the sounds of letters when opportunities arise to extend their pre-reading and writing skills even further.
Inspection #10207586 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They feel that they are well informed about what their children are learning and feel confident to continue this learning at home.

They are happy with the experiences provided for their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who receive additional funding, make good progress. There is a targeted approach towards their future learning. Strong professional partnerships and good information sharing with other agencies support these children to reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to be physically active. Outside, older children ask staff to play hide and seek with them. While running around excitedly, they demonstrate good balance as they avoid other children.

Parent Reviews of Purple Lion Day Nursery (Buckhurst Hill)

4.3
(6)
Anita Tolnai
5 years ago

My son has been attending in the nursery since June. I can already see the positive changes on him and his development. The staff is really nice and supportive. They are building a good relationships with the children.

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Edward White
2 years ago

Purple Lions is a fantastic nursery, providing the best care to our daughter. The staff are fantastic and she has developed so well in their care.

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Teodora Jory
5 years ago

We’ve been with the Nursery since it was established and my son love it. We highly appreciate all improvements, the nice and careful staff and the lovely atmosphere.

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Anamaria Butnaru
2 years ago

Such an amazing nursery! 👌💜

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Inspection history

Date: August 2021

  • April 2022Good
  • February 2022Good
  • October 2021Inadequate
  • August 2021Inadequate

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