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The Learning Tree Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.4(34 Google reviews) ·2A Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QP · Havering
Number of places
118 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Havering

About this day nursery

The Learning Tree Nursery in Romford is a modern, purpose-built facility designed to foster curiosity and sociability in children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Under the guidance of manager Karly Phillips, who brings 19 years of experience in early years education, the day nursery offers thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces that encourage exploration and development.

The curriculum is enhanced with a variety of extracurricular activities such as yoga, cookery, Forest School, and STEM programmes. The day nursery embraces a family-style mealtime approach, serving home-cooked meals and snacks in a warm, central setting.

They also prioritise strong partnerships with parents through daily updates, learning journals, and parent evenings, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's learning journey. The Learning Tree Nursery focuses on providing a nurturing environment where children are safe, happy, and inspired, with a dedicated key person supporting their individual needs from settling in through to preparation for school.

Our ethos

We make sure that children are safe, happy and inspired in our nursery. This focus extends to you too. From the very start of your story with us you’ll be part of the Storal family, and just before your child begins their early years learning, we’ll invite them to some settling in sessions. We believe that parents who get involved in their child’s early years education truly enhance it, so we work closely with you to develop a meaningful and communicative partnership.

What it's like

Children have warm and secure relationships with staff and families are warmly greeted. Practitioners model good behaviour and support children's emotional well-being and social skill development. An ambitious educational programme focuses on individual needs and interests, ensuring all children make good progress.

Modern, purpose-built facilityInspired by natureTailored spaces for different age groupsFamily-style mealtimesStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Fees are reviewed annually and include all meals, snacks, infant formula, milk, health and hygiene consumables (such as nappies, wipes, and sun cream), and extracurricular activities. Fees are payable during absences. Additional charges apply for bank transfer payments and late pick-ups.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee is required to reserve a place.
  • A deposit is required upon booking, which is credited towards the first invoice.
  • Fees remain due if a child is absent due to illness or other reasons.
  • Fees include formula, milk, meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, creams, sun cream, and extracurriculars.
  • An admin fee is charged for payments made by bank transfer.

Key facts

Food

infant formula, milk, home-cooked meals and snacks are included

Opening hours

8 am - 6 pm

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Learning Tree Nursery School

Last inspected 22 June 2023

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 have warm and secure relationships with staff and families are warmly greeted. Practitioners model good behaviour and support children's emotional well-being and social skill development. An ambitious educational programme focuses on individual needs and interests, ensuring all children make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have warm and secure relationships with staff.
  • Practitioners have high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct.
  • The managers use additional funding to purchase sensory resources to support the individual learning needs of children.
  • Practitioners promote children's physical development well.
  • Practitioners foster the children's love of stories and singing to support the development of their language skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1further develop staff's understanding of how to promote children's communication, curiosity and problem-solving by allowing them the time to explore and test out their ideas as they play
  • 2strengthen self-help hygiene routines, to ensure that children's care needs are consistently met.
Inspection #10285135 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the managers make them feel valued and listened to.

They like the settling-in period as it helps them to feel confident and knowledgeable about their children's care and learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The managers use additional funding to purchase sensory resources to support the individual learning needs of children. The special educational needs coordinator is efficient in her role and works well in partnership with outside agencies and parents to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have educational plans in place to support their individual learning needs and interests.

Outdoor space

Practitioners promote children's physical development well. Outside, children balance, climb apparatus and splash in the water trays, making good progress in their large-muscle development.

Google Reviews of The Learning Tree Nursery School

4.4
(34 Google reviews)
Jess Dervyn
3 months ago

My daughter started at The Learning Tree Nursery 6 months ago (she was 9 months old) and has loved it from the very beginning. I always feel confident in the care she receives - she's happy, learning lots, and eating well. The staff are great: kind, attentive and supportive. We're especially grateful for her key caregiver, Zoe, who has looked after her from day one. Communication through the app is very easy and we get photos throughout the week, which is really nice! Overall, we're really happy with our experience and the care she receives.

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Ashley Fuller
3 months ago

As new parents, it wasn’t easy for us to start nursery, and there were a few changes in management and staff along the way. However, everything feels very settled now, and we’re genuinely happy with the warm, positive daily vibe. Our daughter is clearly happy there and constantly coming home with new tricks and skills, which has been fascinating to watch. We’re really pleased with how things have progressed and feel confident she’s in a great place.

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Karly
3 months ago

The Learning Tree has come along way in the last 4 months, we are thriving in communication and community. The team work hard in providing caring and secure bonds with children and family.

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Lauren Byrne
3 months ago

My son has been attending the nursery since July 2025, and his development has progressed remarkably since he started. His communication skills and understanding are exceptional! The staff create a nurturing and stimulating environment filled with engaging activities. He particularly enjoys their local walks, especially to the park. They keep us informed about his day through the app, and I eagerly anticipate the pictures of his time spent with friends. The nursery has truly transformed, and the new management team is doing an incredible job. As parents, we are excited to see what the future holds!

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Michelle Ellis
a year ago

The Nursery is a wonderful environment for children of all ages to learn and flourish with lots of learning experiences. The management are all very approachable and professional towards both families and their staff members. The manager Becca is always positive towards staff making sure their well-being is a Priority. The Deputy manager Thani is always at hand to help and support her staff. The office manager Karen greets everyone with a friendly smile and advice when needed. The kitchen chiefs are amazing they Prepare healthy fresh cooked meals every morning for the children and staff. All dietary requirements are met.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 June 2023

Good

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

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Frequently asked about The Learning Tree Nursery School

About the setting

The Learning Tree Nursery School registered in 2022. It is based in Romford, in the London Borough of Havering. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. There are 19 members of staff, with fourteen holding relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 and above. The provider receives funding for early years education for children aged two, three, and four years.

URN
2690852
Registered person
Storal Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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