Opening hours
8:00am - 6:00pm
The Alphabet House Nursery School in Waterside Park is an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) based setting that integrates Montessori principles to support children in reaching their full potential. Catering to children from 3 months to 5 years old, the nursery focuses on both intellectual and emotional development within a secure and stimulating environment.
With over 25 years of experience, the nursery is committed to providing high-quality childcare and education, offering individualized learning through a key worker system. The approach emphasizes personalized learning and fostering independence.
The curriculum covers EYFS areas such as literacy, mathematics, and expressive arts, while also promoting empathy, kindness, and respect. Parents are actively involved and can check in on their child’s progress throughout the day.
The nursery is conveniently located in Waterside, East Ham, close to Pontoon Dock DLR Station.
Our ethos
The Alphabet House Nursery School integrates the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with Montessori principles, aiming to develop children intellectually and emotionally. The nursery emphasizes personalized, independent learning through a key worker system and offers a curriculum that supports the EYFS areas while fostering empathy, kindness, and respect.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at The Alphabet House Nursery School Baby Unit. Staff greet them with warmth and care, helping them to detach from their parents with ease. An effective key-person system helps babies and young children to form strong bonds with familiar staff, who work closely with parents to provide children with comfort and continuity from home.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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8:00am - 6:00pm
Age range
3 months - 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2016
Last inspected 18 November 2024
What it's like to attend
Children enjoy their time at The Alphabet House Nursery School Baby Unit. Staff greet them with warmth and care, helping them to detach from their parents with ease. An effective key-person system helps babies and young children to form strong bonds with familiar staff, who work closely with parents to provide children with comfort and continuity from home.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment positively about staff and say communication is good.
Parents speak highly about the introduction of the parent app, which encourages them to engage and promotes a good way to find out information about their child's day at nursery.
Inclusion & environment
Although there is no designated outdoor play area, all children have daily opportunities to go on outings to explore the outdoors. Staff make the best use of outings in the local park to support children's learning, such as observing birds and ducks while singing familiar songs.
“We are so grateful for the incredible care and dedication shown by everyone at The Alphabet Nursery. Thanks to the staff and the manager Neda From the very first day, my daughter has been welcomed with warmth, patience, and genuine love. The staff go far beyond simply caring for the children, they nurture, guide, and inspire them every day🌸 I’ve seen my daughter grow in confidence, curiosity, and kindness thanks to the thoughtful activities, the joyful atmosphere, and the safe, supportive environment created here. It feels more like a family than a nursery, and we couldn’t imagine a better place for her early years”🌟 Truly outstanding staff and a very special nursery ✨ thank you for everything you do ⭐️
Read on GoogleWe are truly grateful for this wonderful Alphabet House nursery school . Teachers are caring, patient, and attentive to every child’s needs. Our child has grown so much here — not only in knowledge and skills, but also in confidence and kindness. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, and we feel like part of a big family. The educational activities are creative and engaging, and there is a perfect balance between learning and play. We could not have chosen a better place for our child’s early development. Highly recommended!
Read on GoogleThe staff have been so supportive with my girls starting nursery - they genuinely care and they have built a good bond with my children now. I have been so happy with the nursery, especially with the staff who are engaging, friendly and caring. My girls have a great time there; taking part in creative activities to help with their development and learning. Highly recommend!
Read on GoogleMy niece attends Alphabet House Nursery School, and she absolutely adores all the staff, she often comes home talking excitedly about her day. It’s clear that she feels happy, safe, and encouraged in her environment. She has grown into a confident and curious little learner, and that’s all thanks to the wonderful teachers in the Daisy Room. The staff at Alphabet House have been nothing short of amazing. They are welcoming, attentive, and genuinely committed to each child’s growth and development. From the very beginning, they’ve shown such care and dedication, which is so reassuring for families. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to balance learning and play, and it’s clear that a lot of effort goes into creating fun, educational, and meaningful experiences for the children. Whether it’s creative arts, storytelling, outdoor play, or foundational learning skills, every day seems to bring something new and exciting. I wholeheartedly recommend Alphabet House Nursery School to any parent or guardian in the area. If you’re considering it, don’t hesitate. Just go for it. Your child will be in safe, loving, and inspiring hands.
Read on GoogleI completed my work experience at Alphabet House Nursery School, Waterside Park, and had an amazing time working with the wonderful staff team and children. The children are full of happiness, great at interacting, and little explorers who are always curious and eager to learn. The nursery provides a rich and stimulating environment where children have many opportunities to explore, investigate, and solve problems independently. They regularly visit Thames Barrier Park, where they enjoy learning about nature and exploring the space around them. I highly recommend this nursery to all parents in the area. It’s a nurturing and supportive environment where children are encouraged to meet their developmental milestones through hands-on learning and real-life experiences. Activities like cooking, science experiments, and celebrating cultural diversity help broaden their understanding of the world. The manager, Humairah, is incredibly supportive, friendly, and dedicated to providing high-quality childcare. One of the highlights of this nursery is the “Stay and Play” sessions, which are fantastic opportunities for parents to spend quality time with their children and take part in creative and engaging activities. Overall, Alphabet House Nursery School is a truly special place for children to grow, learn, and thrive.
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Date: January 2019
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