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The Alphabet House Nursery School in London (SE10)

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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4.8(22 parent reviews) ·11 Telegraph Avenue, Ossel Court, London, SE10 0TE · Greenwich
Number of places
77 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

The Alphabet House Nursery School in Enderby Wharf, Greenwich, caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, fostering their intellectual and emotional development within an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The nursery integrates Montessori principles into its teaching philosophy, aiming to provide a secure and empowering environment where children can freely explore and build skills.

With over 25 years of experience, the nursery focuses on individualized learning, assigning a key worker to each child to ensure they receive the highest quality care and education. The curriculum covers core EYFS areas such as literacy, mathematics, and expressive arts, while also emphasizing empathy, kindness, and respect for the environment.

The nursery offers various activities, including weekly visits to the local library and park, and provides holiday care packages for children aged 3-5, with flexible monthly payment options. Situated conveniently close to North Greenwich Train Station and accessible via the Jubilee Line or Blackwall Lane, The Alphabet House is committed to safety with thorough cleaning protocols and strict security measures, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment.

Parents are encouraged to stay informed about their child’s day through transparent communication practices. The nursery is Ofsted registered and associated with the Preschool Learning Alliance and the National Day Nurseries Association, holding a 5-star food hygiene rating.

Our ethos

The Alphabet House Nursery School integrates Montessori principles into its EYFS framework, aiming to provide a secure and empowering environment for exploration and skill-building. They focus on individualized learning with key workers, emphasizing empathy, kindness, and respect for the environment.

What it's like

Children are happy to attend the nursery and confidently explore the welcoming environment. Practitioners engage positively with children and have high expectations for their behaviour, which children understand and follow. Children enjoy group times and feel included, expressing themselves and developing empathy.

EYFS-based curriculumMontessori principlesIndividualised learningHoliday care packages5-star food hygiene rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Alphabet House Nursery School

Last inspected 7 April 2022 · Katie Smith

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 are happy to attend the nursery and confidently explore the welcoming environment. Practitioners engage positively with children and have high expectations for their behaviour, which children understand and follow. Children enjoy group times and feel included, expressing themselves and developing empathy.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and her team have high overall expectations for all children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • The manager and practitioners effectively use early years pupil premium funding to support disadvantaged children.
  • Practitioners plan activities based on children's unique needs and interests, adapting routines for children with SEND.
  • Practitioners focus strongly on children's language and communication skills, introducing new words to extend vocabulary.
  • Children are encouraged to be independent, serving their own food and pouring drinks at mealtimes.
  • Children have access to an outdoor space and regularly explore the local area, exercising large-muscle skills and learning to take risks.
  • Practitioners' well-being is supported effectively by managers, creating a happy environment.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery, feel listened to, and receive good communication about their children's development.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more challenge for older children to extend their learning further
  • 2review the organisation of the daily routine to allow enough time for children to become fully engaged in their learning.
Inspection #10191402 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak highly of the nursery. They feel listened to, and their feedback is valued."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager is passionate about outcomes for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). An inclusive curriculum supports the individual learning needs of children. Parts of the routine are adapted to make sure children with SEND do not become distressed and are able to progress with their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children have access to an outdoor space and they regularly explore the local area. They go on river walks and visit the local play parks, accessing play equipment. Children exercise their large-muscle skills and learn to take risks.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language progress well. Practitioners work in partnership with parents to support them, gathering familiar words and phrases in children's home language to effectively aid their learning of English.

Parent Reviews of The Alphabet House Nursery School

4.8
(22)
Hazera h. buppoqokqkqkqk Rahman
5 months ago

My son has been attending this nursery since he was 13 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with the care and support he receives. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly welcoming, patient, and nurturing. They truly take the time to get to know each child as an individual. The staff make effort to communicate with him in his home language and we really appreciate this, just make him feel ease into his environment. One of the things we appreciate most is how supportive and attentive the team is. Moriam and Samira always keep us updated on my son’s day—his interests, new skills he’s developing, and the activities he enjoys. It’s clear that they genuinely care about his growth and happiness. He has flourished so much since joining, it was a challenge in the beginning for him but now he is keen to go in each morning and that says it all. We are very grateful for the love, communication, and dedication the staff show. Highly recommend! 🌟

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Mohammad Javad Shojaei
7 months ago

My son started at the nursery when he was 15 months old, and the staff helped him settle in so well. He is always happy at nursery and excited to go in the morning, which says a lot about the caring and welcoming environment they provide. Samira, Moriom, and the rest of the team are incredibly helpful, professional, and kind. Their approach with the children is excellent, and they keep us updated throughout the day, which gives us great peace of mind. Moriom and Samira always take the time to share updates at the end of the day, which we really appreciate. Thank you so much to all the wonderful staff for creating such a positive and nurturing atmosphere!

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Lora Kirova
11 months ago

My daughter started in June 2021 and she absolutely loves it. The staff are reliable, caring, and always come up with different educational and fun activities for the children. They also take them out to the playgrounds when the weather is nice. Since the new management took over, the nursery has been better than ever. The improvements have made a real difference, and I can see how much more organized and nurturing the environment has become. My son has also been attending since he was 1 year old and he really enjoys it too. I’m very happy with the whole team’s work and the care both my children receive. Five out of five! Highly recommended.

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Mohamed
2 years ago

Our son has been going to the Alphabet House Nursery at Enderby wharf since he was one. Going through butter cup, daisy and sunflower (preschooler) classes. He is always happy to go to the nursery and enjoy his time there. He loves all the staff who really show care and love for the kids. The staff are always supportive and welcoming to parents. We always recommend this nursery to our neighbors.

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Lauren Blankson
6 years ago

My two children have been with Alphabet house family for 8 months and have thrived in many ways from attending this nursery. They are always welcomed in a positive and happy environment and always have a great day to share with me. Not only this but the staff members have done a fantastic job in settling them into nursery life and have made a positive contribution to their learning and development. Since them being with the Alphabet house nursery they have become very confident individuals and utterly enjoy all that they do here.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 April 2022

Good

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