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Smilers Nursery in London

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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4.7(25 parent reviews) ·Smilers Nursery, 29a Vicarage Road, London, E10 5EF · Waltham Forest
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Waltham Forest

About this day nursery

Smilers Nursery aims to provide a nurturing and supportive setting where children can thrive across all developmental areas: physical, emotional, social, and intellectual. The nursery focuses on creating a secure and inclusive atmosphere that respects each child's individual needs, interests, and contributions.

Children are encouraged to form strong bonds with their key persons, fostering a sense of self-worth, confidence, and a passion for learning. Through positive interactions, they develop essential communication skills and a natural curiosity that prepares them for future life experiences.

The curriculum connects learning to real-world situations, promoting critical thinking and laying a strong foundation for ongoing growth. Smilers Nursery also values strong partnerships with parents and carers, integrating them into the child's learning journey and overall approach.

Our ethos

Smilers Nursery is committed to fostering a secure and inclusive atmosphere that respects each child's individual needs and interests, encouraging a passion for learning through positive interactions and real-world connections. The nursery focuses on developing children's self-worth, confidence, critical thinking, and curiosity, preparing them for future experiences. They also value strong partnerships with parents and carers, integrating them into the child's learning journey.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at the nursery, quickly settling in for morning meals with staff. They form close relationships with key persons, discussing their interests and learning. Children behave well, transitioning smoothly between eating, resting, and playing, and engage in a broad range of interesting activities.

Nurturing EnvironmentChild-Key Person RelationshipsInclusive CurriculumStrong Parent PartnershipsEYFS Guided Learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas and New Year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Smilers Nursery

Last inspected 1 July 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 enjoy their time at the nursery, quickly settling in for morning meals with staff. They form close relationships with key persons, discussing their interests and learning. Children behave well, transitioning smoothly between eating, resting, and playing, and engage in a broad range of interesting activities.

Inspector highlights

  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported well.
  • The promotion of children's language is a particular area of strength across staff's practice.
  • Staff are committed to including all children in activities.
  • Older children enjoy learning about nature, for example why coffee can enrich soil to help plants grow.
  • The manager is approachable and very supportive of her staff team.

Areas to develop

  • 1share the nursery's updated policies with all staff so they are all familiar with the current procedures at work.
Inspection #10145756 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"children quickly make progress and learn skills that will help them when they start school."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported well at the nursery. This is because the manager ensures that staff have a shared understanding of any agreed strategies to support individual children. Staff follow parents' and external professionals' advice closely. Hence, children make good progress from their starting points in learning and reach their identified targets.

Outdoor space

Outside, their play is collaborative as children enjoy dancing together, singing in different languages, planting herbs and growing sunflowers. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Smilers Nursery

4.7
(25)
Virena Georgieva
5 months ago

We are so very happy with Smilers, their staff and approach to childcare. Our child has gone there for over 2 years. The food is freshly cooked every day, their garden is huge and when the weather is bad ,the staff are super creative to keep children engaged. We have always felt that they listen to our special requests for our child and adapt to their needs. The management team is fantastic and we have a chance to ask questions at the door every day. My child comes home very happy, says he loves his friends and staff, and his development is growing every day. Can't recommend further.

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Dorota Bennis
8 months ago

Our son attended Smilers Nursery in Leyton for almost three years, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the wonderful start they have given him. From his very first days as a baby right through to his preschool years, the care, support and encouragement he received helped him flourish into a confident, happy little boy who is now ready to take on the world. A very special thank you goes to Sophia, who nurtured and supported him during his baby stage, giving him such a reassuring and loving introduction to nursery life. We are also so appreciative of Aishah, Sebrina, Natalia and Carlene, who guided and supported him during his preschool days with such kindness, patience and dedication. Each of them played a part in his journey, and we have seen his confidence, independence and curiosity grow in the most wonderful way. Smilers has been such an important part of his early years, and we will always look back with gratitude for the care and commitment shown by the whole team.

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Syeda Nahar
10 months ago

My daughter has just finished her time at this Nursery, and I want to say a huge thank you to all the wonderful staff. She had an amazing experience from start to finish, and I have nothing but great things to say about this place. All the teachers were so lovely, caring, and helpful. it was clear she was always in great hands. She was happy, supported, and encouraged every day, and we’ve seen her grow so much during her time here. Thank you for everything you’ve done for her, we’ll always look back on this chapter with such fond memories.

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Anthony Wilkey
a year ago

We are delighted with the experience we've had at Smilers nursery! Our little boy A has been going there for just over a year and he loves it :) The staff are fab, the communication and updates via the app are great and we're really clear on how his development's coming along whilst also seeing with our own eyes how happy he is. There's also a really supportive parents' community which is invaluable. Overall, we couldn't be happier.

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Denisa Tare
a year ago

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful experience my daughter has had at Smilers nursery over the past two years. During her time at the nursery, she has not only grown socially and emotionally but has also made remarkable progress in her English language skills. The nurturing environment and engaging activities provided by the dedicated staff have made learning fun and enjoyable for her. I appreciate the personalized attention and encouragement she received, which has greatly boosted her confidence. The variety of educational experiences, from storytelling sessions to interactive play, has sparked her curiosity and fostered a love for learning. Thank you once again for your hard work and commitment to the children. We will cherish the memories and skills she gained during her time at Smilers nursery

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Inspection history

Date: July 2022

  • August 2022Good
  • July 2022Good

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