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Rowlands Avenue Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
·
5.0(15 parent reviews)
·Hatch End Free Church, Rowlands Avenue, PINNER, HA5 4DF · Harrow
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Harrow

About this day nursery

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School in Hatch End, Pinner, caters to children aged two to five, focusing on nurturing confidence and school readiness. The preschool adopts the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, fostering learning through a blend of planned activities and child-led play.

This approach aims to support each child's development and help them achieve key learning goals before transitioning to primary school. The setting boasts a spacious hall, an art room, an additional classroom, and a secure outdoor garden, providing a stimulating environment.

The preschool prides itself on its inclusive and supportive community, ensuring every child's individual needs are met with expert care. They offer healthy, balanced snacks throughout the day to support children's growth and well-being.

With a commitment to high-quality early years education, Rowlands Avenue Pre-School maintains dedicated staff and favourable ratios (1:4 for ages 2–3 and 1:8 for over 3s) to ensure consistent care and attention. The staff actively encourages curiosity, adapting daily sessions to cultivate a genuine love for lifelong learning and building confidence for future academic success.

They provide flexible childcare options, including full-day, school-day, morning, and afternoon sessions, operating term-time from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Our ethos

At Rowlands Avenue Preschool, we believe that children learn best when they are actively engaged and inspired by their surroundings. Our tailored approach ensures that every child receives a high-quality preschool education that balances structured activities with the freedom of play-led discovery. We focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to nurture essential social, emotional, and physical skills within a safe and stimulating setting. Our passionate educators observe each child's unique interests, adapting our daily sessions to foster a genuine love for lifelong learning.

What it's like

Children are happy at this nurturing, inclusive nursery. Staff work effectively as a team in planning activities for children. Children behave well, as activities are varied and engaging. Children approach activities with curiosity, and staff further develop their play and model language well. Quality interactions strengthen learning and children's emotional security.

EYFS-aligned curriculumPlay-based learningFlexible sessionsInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers government-funded care for up to 15 or 30 hours per week. Additional and wrap-around hours are charged at an hourly rate, with annual fees calculated over 38 weeks and billed across nine instalments.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Wrap-around care is charged on a sessional basis.
  • Fees are due in advance on term start dates and specified monthly intervals.
  • Fees are calculated based on 38 weeks of delivery and divided by 9 months.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday: 07:30 - 15:30

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full-day, School-day, Morning, Afternoon

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rowlands Avenue Pre-School

Last inspected 14 October 2022 · Penny Harman

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy at this nurturing, inclusive nursery. Staff work effectively as a team in planning activities for children. Children behave well, as activities are varied and engaging. Children approach activities with curiosity, and staff further develop their play and model language well. Quality interactions strengthen learning and children's emotional security.

Inspector highlights

  • Children engage in the 'Daily Mile', a walk or run around the garden. Staff talk to children about what is happening as their hearts beat faster and the importance of exercise as part of staying healthy.
  • Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks. Staff sit with children and encourage good manners.
  • There are plenty of opportunities for children to develop mathematically.
  • Staff enjoy sharing books with children and bringing stories to life using meaningful resources.
  • Children understand what makes them unique and appreciate each other's differences.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on existing strategies to further develop the introduction of new vocabulary for learners who speak English as an additional language
  • 2ensure all staff consistently remind children of behaviour expectations during nursery sessions.
Inspection #10235839 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that communication is good.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through targeted intervention plans. Staff work closely with external agencies to set targets and engage in regular training, such as learning sign language for key words and activities, to support children with their language development and understanding.

Outdoor space

Children engage in the 'Daily Mile', a walk or run around the garden. Staff talk to children about what is happening as their hearts beat faster and the importance of exercise as part of staying healthy.

EAL / language support

Effective strategies for supporting children who speak English as an additional language are in place, and these children make good progress. However, more can be done to embed understanding of new vocabulary for these children.

Parent Reviews of Rowlands Avenue Pre-School

5.0
(15)
Vaibhav Tarange
a year ago

It’s really nice preschool. My daughter enjoyed going to the school. She made good progress in communication.

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Dhara Thakerar
2 years ago

Fabulous nursery. Highly experienced staff, the kids run in at the beginning of sessions. I never see crying kids at the entrance. Can’t fault it.

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Thushani Raj
a year ago

The Nursery is very good and clean.the teachers are very friendly.my son loves the school.

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everly samantha monteiro
a year ago

My daughter is very happy to go. Staff are well experienced.

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Tara Heslin
in the last week

We couldn’t be happier with Rowlands Avenue Preschool. The staff are so caring, friendly and supportive, and our child absolutely loves going every day. Since starting, we’ve seen such a big boost in confidence and development. The nursery always keeps us updated and it’s so reassuring knowing our child is in such a safe, happy and nurturing environment! Thank you to all the staff for everything you do — we truly appreciate the love, patience and hard work you put into caring for the children. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2013

  • October 2022Good
  • December 2016Outstanding
  • May 2013Good

Frequently asked about Rowlands Avenue Pre-School

About the setting

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School registered in 2012. It operates in the Hatch End area of the London Borough of Harrow. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 3.30pm, term time only. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are four staff employed to work with the children. The manager holds a level 4 childcare qualification. All other staff hold relevant childcare qualifications from level 3 and above.

URN
EY448916
Registered person
The Little Academy Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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