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The Bath House Children's Community Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·76 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY · Hackney
Number of places
77 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Hackney

About this day nursery

The Bath House Children's Community Centre, established in 2001 by parents and childcare professionals, is a registered charity and not-for-profit nursery dedicated to providing high-quality and affordable childcare. Located in a refurbished 1932 public bath house in London, the nursery offers spacious playrooms, lantern light roof windows, and engaging outdoor areas, including a dedicated space for the youngest children.

The centre caters to children aged 12 months to 4 years, dividing them into three age-specific groups: Bunnies (1-2 years), Rainbow (2-3 years), and Sunshine (3-4 years). The Bunnies and Rainbow rooms provide year-round care, while the Sunshine group also has term-time attendance options.

The nursery proudly maintains staff-to-child ratios that surpass statutory requirements and operates from 9 am to 6 pm, with an optional breakfast club starting at 8:30 am. The Bath House also prioritises diversity in all aspects of its operation, from staffing to curriculum, and places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, with all staff undergoing police checks and continuous training.

The nursery is inclusive of children with special educational needs, collaborating with Hackney Education and providing a dedicated SENCO to ensure every child thrives.

What it's like

Children play in an environment that fosters their creativity and sparks their imaginations. Staff plan the environment around the organisation of the curriculum. Outside in the garden, children have further opportunities to climb, slide and enjoy messy play.

Charity-runNot-for-profitAward-winning premisesNutritious mealsStrong safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged monthly based on the child's room, session length, and the number of days attended per week. Reduced rates apply for children receiving 15 or 30 hours of funding. Breakfast club is available for an extra daily fee.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Breakfast Club operates from 8:30am to 9:00am and includes breakfast.
  • The nursery is closed for two weeks in August, two weeks at Christmas, and five other days per year.

Key facts

Opening hours

9:00 to 18:00, with Breakfast Club from 8:30

Session types

Short Day (9:00-15:00), Long Day (9:00-18:00)

Food

Meals and snacks provided, including cooked breakfasts for breakfast club attendees.

Age range

12 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Waitlist

Main intake in September.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Bath House Children's Community Centre

Last inspected 1 March 2022 · Trina Lynskey

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 play in an environment that fosters their creativity and sparks their imaginations. Staff plan the environment around the organisation of the curriculum. Outside in the garden, children have further opportunities to climb, slide and enjoy messy play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop the skills they need for the next stage of their learning, supported by imaginative and high-quality experiences provided by well-qualified and experienced staff.
  • Babies quickly adapt to the nursery routine, happily joining in activities and showing a sense of belonging.
  • Staff provide interactive story times for older children, supporting turn-taking and encouraging creative skills, fostering a love of reading and strong early communication skills.
  • Children conduct themselves well, playing together and talking respectfully, and are expertly supported to manage their feelings and emotions.
  • The care and support offered to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a key strength, with staff providing swift, tailored support and working effectively with parents and other professionals.

Areas to develop

  • 1review staff deployment to ensure that children are consistently supported at all times during the day
  • 2ensure that staff get the support and coaching they need to extend their practice further and ensure children's interests are promoted to the highest level.
Inspection #10137929 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they are very happy with the care their children receive.

They are highly complimentary about the food provided and describe the nursery as a nurturing environment.

Parents comment that staff share information with them when they collect children at the end of the day.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The care and support that staff offer children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a key strength of the nursery. Staff respond to individual children's needs and take swift, meaningful action to provide tailored support. Staff work effectively with parents and other professionals involved in children's care.

Outdoor space

Outside in the garden, children have further opportunities to climb, slide and enjoy messy play. Staff organise activities in the flexible outdoor space to support children's physical skills.

Parent Reviews of The Bath House Children's Community Centre

5.0
(4)
Hana Sheikh
11 months ago

The most fluently selfless, loving, understanding and considerate care providers, The Bath House Nursery has arguably created a legacy and is run by a powerhouse team with a wealth of experience between them. Management have ensured that their core values and vision are instilled into every staff member- this is evident in the little ones’ overall behaviour, learning and development, wellbeing and happiness, with added emphasis on happiness! There is a perfect balance of professionalism and playfulness. A highlight is the range of culturally diverse meals freshly cooked and prepared by their much loved chef; each dietary requirement is taken into account and the meals are always nutritionally balanced and delicious. There is also a sense of genuine collective satisfaction from the parents/guardians, and during school run, the atmosphere remains welcoming and relaxed which further demonstrates the quality of service. There is also a virtual platform that Bath House uses that allow staff and parents/guardians to stay connected day-to-day. Overall, The Bath House Nursery holds true to the ethos of ‘putting the child and their families first,’ and through my own experience, I could not recommend a better extended family.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2010

  • March 2022Good
  • October 2015Outstanding
  • March 2010Outstanding

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