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The Eye Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.6(11 parent reviews) ·Eye Nursery, Dawlish Drive, Ruislip, HA4 9SF · Hillingdon
Number of places
40 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Hillingdon

About this day nursery

The Eye Nursery & Clubs Limited, established in 1991, provides comprehensive childcare services in Ruislip, catering to a range of ages through its nursery, breakfast and after-school clubs, and holiday programmes. The nursery fosters a positive and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow, with dedicated staff who strive to meet individual needs.

Parents consistently praise the nursery for its supportive atmosphere and the significant progress their children make in confidence and development. The facility offers various scheduling options to accommodate different family requirements, including full-day and sessional care, with tailored provisions for different age groups.

They emphasise convenience for parents, offering flexible session times and accepting government funding to help make childcare more accessible. The Eye Nursery is committed to high standards of care and education, supported by a stable and experienced team.

What it's like

Staff consistently engage in warm and friendly interactions with children, who are confident to share their thoughts and achievements. This indicates they feel happy and secure. Staff act as positive role models and praise children for good behaviour.

Established 1991Breakfast and After School ClubsHoliday ClubAccepts Government Funding

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers childcare for children under 3 years (Caterpillars) and 3 to 4 years (Butterflies), structured as weekly full-time, full-day, 5-hour AM/PM, or short daily sessions. Wrap-around care and school nursery drop-off/collection are also available. Meals can be purchased separately.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • A deposit of 50% of the monthly invoice is required.
  • Breakfast is included in morning sessions.
  • Late collection or early drop-off fees apply for bookings outside standard hours.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Eye Nursery

Last inspected 18 July 2024 · Tina Twynham

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

Staff consistently engage in warm and friendly interactions with children, who are confident to share their thoughts and achievements. This indicates they feel happy and secure. Staff act as positive role models and praise children for good behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of child development and have designed a well-sequenced curriculum.
  • The provision for children with SEND is effective, with staff liaising well with parents and other agencies.
  • Staff use books to engage children in learning and promote language development, including early mathematical language.
  • Children are developing independence and self-care skills, and are beginning to understand how to be healthy.
  • Staff feel well supported, morale is high, and they work well as a team.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop teaching further around self-help skills
  • 2support staff to help children to understand the impact of their behaviour on themselves and others.
Inspection #10339685 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents appreciate the communication between them and the setting, in particular with the manager and their key person.

They comment on how their children are supported individually and with their development, in particular communication and language.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There are effective arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure that targeted support helps all children make the best possible progress. Staff liaise well with parents and other agencies to ensure children receive the support they need, focusing their plans and interactions to meet their learning needs.

Outdoor space

Children are active outdoors as they take part in risky play on a range of equipment safely. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of The Eye Nursery

4.6
(11)
Sandeep Brar
2 months ago

Since Catarina took over, its got so much better. I have full confidence that my child will be well looked after. Staff are brilliant.

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Melissa Freed
9 months ago

Told my husband and I last week and this week that had space for two days for our child. Didn't say it was conditional. Was going to be registered but then two days later have allowed current family to take days and saying no space at all. Had not registered us in that time. I had accepted already and booked in settling in week. Owner and manager not accepting full responsibility and manager trying to backtrack on what happened in those phone calls.

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Kay Crepaz
5 years ago

The Eye Nursery is by far the best decision I made when moving my child from a previous nursery. The staff are so helpful, as a first-time mum understanding the government hours etc, but the manager was so helpful and explained it to me. I love that my child has a key worker to understand his progress, and this is monitored and sent to us as parents. The amazing app that really helps put your mind at ease when your child is having a bad morning and decides to go through a stage of not wanting to go to nursery (as he has a newborn sibling), the staff encourage him everyday. I can’t recommend any more highly. Each and every member of staff know all the children and likewise, the children know every member of staff so feel comfortable in approaching anyone of them. I don’t want my child to start reception and would love for him to stay here for as long as possible. The key thing for me as a parent was knowing his progress and everyday I get updates via the app. If you are looking for a nursery placement, this is the place for your child.

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M Iqbal
4 years ago

The staff make this place the best nursery in the area. My daughter goes there and looks forward to seeing all the staff and friends she's made. I would highly recommend this nursery to new parents as the level of support you get is absolutely brilliant!

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Aroa Luna
4 years ago

My son and I love the team at Eye nursery, they are so welcoming and lovely, always updating you with everything, news, activities... We feel happy and comfortable leaving my son there. 100% recommend Thanks so much to all the crew at the Eye nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2007

  • August 2024Good
  • July 2024Good
  • April 2024Inadequate
  • February 2024Inadequate
  • September 2019Good
  • September 2019Good
  • November 2015Outstanding
  • October 2015Outstanding
  • May 2010Outstanding
  • May 2007Good

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