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Sylvia's Happy Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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3.5(2 Google reviews) ·Trust Education, 131 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6RG · Brent
Number of places
47 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Brent

About this day nursery

Sylvia's Happy Childcare is an early years foundation stage (EYFS) nursery located in Queens Park, London, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years old. The day nursery operates from a residential setting, striving to provide a 'home away from home' experience for its young attendees.

Dedicated and experienced staff encourage children to learn, play, and explore within both indoor and expansive outdoor spaces. The day nursery is open for 50 weeks a year, including school holidays, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

It is managed by Sylvia and Thomas Walkowiak, who bring a wealth of expertise in Early Childhood Education and Child Psychology. A notable feature is the provision of homemade meals, prepared daily by an experienced and qualified chef, Thomas Walkowiak, using fresh organic ingredients.

The kitchen maintains a five-star food hygiene rating and caters to all dietary requirements.

Our ethos

Sylvia's Happy Childcare operates under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, aiming to provide a 'home away from home' experience. The nursery emphasises learning, play, and exploration, supported by dedicated staff and a chef who prepares homemade, organic meals.

What it's like

Friendly staff welcome children into a nurturing environment where they explore and build confidence. Children's behaviour is excellent, showing a good attitude to learning. Staff act as positive role models, encouraging children to resolve conflicts and manage their feelings.

Residential-based EYFS nurseryAges 1-4 yearsHomemade organic meals5-star food hygiene rating

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 50 weeks a year including school holidays.

Food

Homemade organic meals prepared daily, catering to all dietary requirements.

Age range

1-4 years old

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sylvia's Happy Childcare

Last inspected 18 August 2023 · Anne Maher

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

Friendly staff welcome children into a nurturing environment where they explore and build confidence. Children's behaviour is excellent, showing a good attitude to learning. Staff act as positive role models, encouraging children to resolve conflicts and manage their feelings.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are making good progress.
  • Staff interact well and offer children support and guidance.
  • Children delight in conversations with adults and each other, contributing proudly during circle time.
  • Staff prepare children well for their transition within the nursery and in readiness for starting school.
  • The strong and efficient management team monitors the quality of the provision effectively to identify and make continuous improvements.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop the implementation of the curriculum, particularly during adult-led activities, to target teaching more precisely and to offer all children appropriate levels of challenge.
Inspection #10231494 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents provide extremely positive feedback, particularly regarding how well key persons know their children and how well staff communicate with them on a daily basis, including the weekly newsletters.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide individual focused targets that support their additional needs. As a result, children with SEND are making the best possible progress.

Google Reviews of Sylvia's Happy Childcare

3.5
(2 Google reviews)
Sam Fleming
3 months ago

Not yet a customer but we’ve called 3 times to ask about vacancies (one of which times, we were told they had some). Each time we were asked to email Sylvia directly and after following up for over a six weeks and 8 emails later, not a single reply. Very disappointing.

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Amo hairandbeauty
2 months ago

Amazing nursery, I recommend Sylvia's and all the staff that are working there ... wonderful people ❤️ 💖

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Inspection history

Date: August 2023

  • September 2023Good
  • August 2023Good

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