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The Arches Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(10 parent reviews)
·Arches 314-315, Courtenay Road, London, E11 3PY · Waltham Forest
Number of places
28 places
Age range
1–2 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Waltham Forest

About this day nursery

The Arches Nursery is a Montessori and nature-inspired micro-nursery located in Leytonstone, East London. Nestled under two small railway arches and close to Epping Forest, it aims to provide a unique and nurturing environment for young children.

The nursery is a family-run setting that prioritises education and community. They employ a gentle, hands-on approach to early years care, tailoring learning programmes to each child's individual interests and developmental pace.

Their philosophy embraces play, strong relationships, and outdoor learning experiences. The Arches Nursery is committed to fostering a love for nature in urban children, offering authentic learning experiences, and maintaining an eco-friendly environment.

They use natural resources, avoid plastic toys, and encourage creativity through diverse activities and mindfulness practices. The nursery celebrates each child's uniqueness and promotes a growth mindset through continuous professional development and reflective practices to ensure the highest quality of care and education.

Our ethos

The Arches Nursery follows a Montessori and nature-inspired philosophy, prioritising education and community through a gentle, hands-on approach. They embrace play, strong relationships, and outdoor learning, fostering a love for nature and creativity in children by using natural resources and mindfulness practices. The nursery is committed to authentic learning experiences and celebrating each child's uniqueness.

What it's like

Warm and enthusiastic staff welcome children into this warm and caring setting. Babies and young children clearly feel safe, secure and confident at the nursery, seeking out staff for comfort or support but mostly confident to play independently with peers. Staff are very caring, nurture children's well-being, and encourage them to share and play cooperatively, resulting in good behaviour.

Montessori ApproachNature-InspiredFamily-RunEco-friendlyChild-centred

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.45pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Arches Nursery

Last inspected 17 October 2024 · Anahita Aderianwalla

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

Warm and enthusiastic staff welcome children into this warm and caring setting. Babies and young children clearly feel safe, secure and confident at the nursery, seeking out staff for comfort or support but mostly confident to play independently with peers. Staff are very caring, nurture children's well-being, and encourage them to share and play cooperatively, resulting in good behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have an ambitious vision for the care and education they want to provide for all children.
  • Staff focus very well on communication and language development across all ages.
  • Routines are exceedingly well embedded, and children understand the high expectations of them.
  • Children behave very well.
  • Supporting parents with home learning is given the utmost priority.

Areas to develop

  • 1refine the curriculum to ensure it is well planned and sequenced to build on older children's existing knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10354870 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly about staff and the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff focus on having time outside in the fresh air. For example, children enjoy going on nature walks, feeding the ducks and completing obstacle courses in the garden. In addition, there are regular opportunities for children to listen to stories, both indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of The Arches Nursery

5.0
(10)
Alexandra Short
a year ago

Such a great nursery. Lots of creativity, practical skills, and nature-based learning. The staff are caring and dedicated, the curriculum and activities are well thought out, and the facilities are excellent. My child has flourished in an environment that promotes independence, with routines that empower children to take care of themselves and others. My child takes his shoes off, helps around the house and is very caring of his things and those around him...clearly learnt from his time at the Arches. The food is also great...it's vegetarian and they don't have sugary puddings ...which unbelievably is normal in other nurseries. An outstanding nursery...highly recommend.

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Elina Gough
11 months ago

The Arches is an absolute gem of a nursery - with a beautiful setting, a gentle approach, proactive communication with parents, and, most importantly, the most loving and caring staff, both in the baby and toddler rooms. Rosey and her team have truly set the bar so high for what early years childcare should be that we’re struggling to find anything remotely comparable in our new home outside of London. Thanks for everything and wishing you every success in the future!

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Kate Davies
a year ago

Our son has just ‘graduated’ from the Arches aged three - he started attending when he was one. I cannot recommend the Arches enough. The staff are so caring; the curriculum and activities are so well thought out; the facilities are spotless; he has learned so much, and they implement brilliant routines that have helped him so much. The children learn to do things for themselves, and parents are given lots of information about their progress. The food is amazing too (they often make their own bread or muffins and then eat them at snack time). Rosey’s standards are so high (in the best possible way) and this is evident absolutely everywhere. We miss the Arches and everyone who works there so much, but the impact they made will last a lifetime!

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Ipek T
a year ago

The most amazing nursery you will find. Truly feels like home away from home. Well qualified and caring staff to take the time to get to know parents and children, building solid rapports with the whole family. Endless activities in and outside the nursery to build upon practical skills, encourage creativity and to nurture socialisation. This includes a lot of mixing with nature, baking and cooking, science excitements and events that allow parents to join kids for activities. The space is incredibly beautiful with the best equipment and facilities. Children are empowered to be their own person and entrusted with routines that help them feel independent. Our 2 children couldn’t be happier. We have noticed that they’re thriving under the kind and thoughtful care of Rosey and her team. I wish they had a primary school!

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Katie Burnetts (Mrs Frankowitz)
a year ago

This nursery is out there on its own in terms of love, care, commitment and curriculum. We couldn’t have given our daughter a better start in life. Rosey and her team are deeply devoted to each child and they all work so hard to make every family feel supported. Couldn't recommend more.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 October 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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