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The Growing Tree Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Pentland Way, Off Tweedale Grove, UXBRIDGE, UB10 8TS · Hillingdon
Number of places
104 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Hillingdon

About this day nursery

The Growing Tree Nursery, located in Uxbridge, offers quality day care services for children from 3 months to 5 years old. The nursery operates with a child-centred approach within its four spacious and welcoming rooms, tailored to suit different age groups and developmental stages.

Each room is designed to provide a stimulating environment, with dedicated areas for messy creative play, soft play, and extensive outdoor gardens. The nursery’s facilities include a sleep room with cots for babies, child-height toilets, and nappy changing areas, promoting independence.

The Growing Tree Nursery is committed to educational guidelines, following the Early Years Foundation Stages and Development Matters Framework to ensure a high standard of care and a comprehensive curriculum. The staff team, comprised of qualified and experienced professionals who are all police-checked, are dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere for children.

The nursery prides itself on working in partnership with families to support each child's journey, aiming to help them develop into confident and happy individuals. The nursery, which is registered for up to 104 children, is very popular and currently has its next availability in September 2027.

Our ethos

The Growing Tree Nursery operates with a child-centred approach, following the Early Years Foundation Stages and Development Matters Framework. They are committed to providing a stimulating environment and fostering a supportive atmosphere, aiming to help children develop into confident and happy individuals in partnership with families.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle well with the support of caring and welcoming staff. Staff provide interesting resources and plan activities to build on children's existing knowledge and interests. They encourage exploration and problem-solving, enriching learning experiences based on their interests and external experiences.

Child-centred environmentSpacious roomsOutdoor gardensExperienced staffFamily partnership

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured as monthly rates based on the number of days or sessions booked per week. Fees are banded by age, changing the term after a child turns 9 months, 2 years, and 3 years. Session options include AM, PM, and full days.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Registration fee applies to all age groups.
  • Fees change the term after a child turns 9 months, 2 years, or 3 years.
  • AM sessions run 7:45am-1:00pm, PM sessions 1:00pm-6:00pm, and Full Days 7:45am-6:00pm.
  • Voluntary meal and snack contribution applies during funded hours.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:45am - 6:00pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1998

Waitlist

Next availability September 2027

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Growing Tree Nursery

Last inspected 31 January 2023 · Agnes Wink

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 arrive happy and settle well with the support of caring and welcoming staff. Staff provide interesting resources and plan activities to build on children's existing knowledge and interests. They encourage exploration and problem-solving, enriching learning experiences based on their interests and external experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show an interest in builders and construction sites, and staff help them to learn more about the tools that builders use.
  • Staff support children's language and communication skills well.
  • Children's physical development is well supported. They run, balance, jump and climb while outside.
  • Older children learn to manage their self-care needs on their own.
  • Staff support children's mathematical language and knowledge very well.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the information shared with bank staff so that they can support children's learning more effectively
  • 2review the organisation of the nursery day to ensure that children remain fully engaged and their learning is maximised.
Inspection #10270242 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they receive regular updates and support on how to continue learning at home.

Parents praise the welcoming and caring staff, who help children to settle well and quickly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children's physical development is well supported. They run, balance, jump and climb while outside. Staff complete daily risk assessments to make sure that the premises indoors and outdoors are safe.

Parent Reviews of The Growing Tree Nursery

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: July 2012

  • January 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • March 2014Good
  • July 2012Good

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