Opening hours
9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
Smarty's Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Hillingdon
About this day nursery
Smarty's Nursery, established in 2009, is a childcare setting located in Ruislip, Hillingdon, providing a 'Good' standard of care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years. The nursery operates term-time only, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm, accommodating up to 40 children.
The dedicated staff team of six, all holding level 3 qualifications or above, ensure a nurturing and engaging environment. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are particularly well-supported through early intervention strategies, partnership with parents and external health and local authority staff, and the use of visual aids like picture timetables.
The nursery prides itself on fostering independence and emotional well-being, with children actively participating in daily routines and discussions about their feelings. Outdoor learning is a daily feature, with children enjoying activities in the garden, such as watering fruit and vegetables, and learning about plant growth.
The nursery values strong parent partnerships, maintaining open communication through daily information boards, newsletters, and an app, and inviting parents to events like sports day and picnic lunches, creating a strong sense of community and belonging among families.
What it's like
Parents and children arrive, chatting about what they will be doing during their day in nursery. Staff provide warm greetings to children and support each child to say goodbye to their parent as they enter. Staff encourage parents to share information about their children's care, fostering warm and supportive relationships between staff and parents. Staff offer children a wide range of experiences and play activities. Children take turns and share with minimal support from staff, as they understand their turn will come.
Warm greetings and welcomeWide range of experiencesExcellent SEND supportPromotes independenceFosters emotional well-beingOutdoor learning daily
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Established
2009
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Smarty's Nursery
Last inspected 28 June 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Parents and children arrive, chatting about what they will be doing during their day in nursery. Staff provide warm greetings to children and support each child to say goodbye to their parent as they enter. Staff encourage parents to share information about their children's care, fostering warm and supportive relationships between staff and parents. Staff offer children a wide range of experiences and play activities. Children take turns and share with minimal support from staff, as they understand their turn will come.
Inspector highlights
- Parents and children arrive, chatting about what they will be doing during their day in nursery, with staff providing warm greetings.
- Staff offer children a wide range of experiences and play activities, including group time, singing songs, and discussing the days of the week and weather.
- Children who require additional support or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) take part in planned groups to develop their attention and listening skills.
- Children recall the 'golden rules' for their behaviour and happily share what 'kind hands' mean.
- Children take turns and share with minimal support from staff, as they understand their turn will come.
- Staff provide children with time each day in the garden, and children move purposefully between indoors and outside.
Areas to develop
- 1Support children's communication skills further by asking questions that initiate and extend discussions.
Inspection #10259270 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with SEND are excellently supported by staff who have developed an area for early intervention. Staff work in partnership with parents, health, and local authority staff, using picture timetables and now-and-next boards to support children's understanding of routines, leading to rapid progress from their starting points in development.
Outdoor space
Staff provide children with time each day in the garden, allowing them to move purposefully between indoors and outside. Children are encouraged to participate in activities like watering plants and discussing plant growth and changes, fostering an understanding of nature.
Parent Reviews of Smarty's Nursery
4.9
(9)
Stephanie Day
9 months ago
Our experience at Smarty’s nursery has been nothing but positive. The team work so hard and create such a caring environment. They are incredibly helpful and flexible. Our twins have learned so much and gained so much confidence. I will always be grateful to the entire team for such a great nursery experience. Thank you Ruth, Rebecca, Becky and all the team :) you’re the best 🌟
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X C
10 months ago
My son loves going to this nursery, the staff are really lovely, communication is top notch. A wide variety of engaging activities are available for children to enjoy and learn. Thank you Rebecca and her wonderful team.
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Adele Kelly
10 months ago
Our son has absolutely loved his time at Smarty's. The teachers really do treat the children like they are all part of one big family! They have also always been very flexible and accommodating with our pick up/drop off needs.
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Silvia Cojocaru
a year ago
My older daughter, who is now in school, absolutely loved attending this nursery. My youngest has been going here for almost two years, and she enjoys it so much that she cries to go back even when she's unwell and stays home. The staff are kind, supportive, and engage the children in plenty of activities. Elise has learned so much during her time here. Thank you all for the amazing care and attention you provide to my children. You are truly wonderful
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Dina C
3 years ago
My daughter had the greatest time there. The staff is nice, and kind, and close to children. They do all these fun and educative activities, my daughter is starting in September reception confident, brave and ready for this new chapter just because of this nursery. Really recommend!!!
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023
Date: November 2009
- June 2023Good
- September 2022Requires improvement
- September 2016Outstanding
- January 2013Good
- November 2009Inadequate
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