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The Alphabet House Nursery School Baby Unit

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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4.1(44 parent reviews)
·Block E, Unit 1, LONDON, E16 2FW · Newham
Number of places
24 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Newham

About this day nursery

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.

EYFS-based curriculumMontessori principlesIndividualized learningFamily-run businessOver 25 years experience

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8:00am - 6:00pm

Age range

3 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Alphabet House Nursery School Baby Unit

Last inspected 18 November 2024

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 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

  • Children form secure and trusting relationships with staff and are happy, confident and secure.
  • Babies improve their physical skills and confidence, including developing walking skills.
  • Children have daily opportunities to go on outings to explore the outdoors, making good use of local parks for learning.
  • Children develop their independence well, with young toddlers encouraged to put on their own shoes and coats, and babies beginning to use cutlery.
  • Staff continually teach children new vocabulary and have good opportunities for professional development.
  • Staff feel fully supported through supervision and their well-being is considered.
  • Parents comment positively about staff and communication, appreciating the parent app for information about their child's day.

Areas to develop

  • 1give children more time to think about and consolidate the information staff give them during activities, to enable them to process information and practise their emerging communication and language skills.
Inspection #10363728 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

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

How they support every child

Outdoor space

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.

Parent Reviews of The Alphabet House Nursery School Baby Unit

4.1
(44)
Alessandro Carluzzo
8 months ago

“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 ⭐️

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Olha
9 months ago

We 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!

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Jasmine Cook
9 months ago

The 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!

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Jaheda Mohmed
12 months ago

My 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.

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Ali Abid
12 months ago

I 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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Inspection history

Date: January 2019

  • November 2024Good
  • January 2019Good

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