Opening hours
Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm
The Winning Child Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
70 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
The Winning Child Nursery, located in Dartford, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. They provide both full and part-time childcare options, focusing on delivering high-quality, affordable care within a stimulating and spiritually uplifting setting that aims to feel like a second home.
The nursery emphasises a strong partnership with parents through open communication and invests in its staff and facilities. Their curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, incorporating the four themes of Development Matters to cater to individual needs.
The nursery also features a Forest School programme, which encourages outdoor learning and connection with nature, fostering holistic development. They strive to instil virtues and values in children, preparing them for life by exposing them to diverse opportunities and experiences while celebrating Christian festivals and promoting awareness and respect for other faiths and cultures.
The nursery is committed to creating a fair, caring, and stimulating atmosphere where both children and staff thrive, operating with honesty and ethics, and accepting responsibility for their actions. They currently hold an "Ofsted Good" rating.
What it's like
Children enter happy and ready to begin their day, confidently leaving parents and seeking their key person. The environment meets their needs, with younger children enjoying physical activities like climbing, and older children engaging in imaginative play and demonstrating maturity in their interactions. Children communicate effectively using spoken words, gestures, and pictures, developing a love for stories and songs with staff engagement.
Ofsted Good ratedForest SchoolChristian foundationSecure outdoor play areas
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
6 months and 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2019
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Winning Child Nursery
Last inspected 13 October 2022 · Kelly Southern
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 enter happy and ready to begin their day, confidently leaving parents and seeking their key person. The environment meets their needs, with younger children enjoying physical activities like climbing, and older children engaging in imaginative play and demonstrating maturity in their interactions. Children communicate effectively using spoken words, gestures, and pictures, developing a love for stories and songs with staff engagement.
Inspector highlights
- Staff have developed an effective curriculum that meets the needs of all the children.
- Transitions are planned well, ensuring children are emotionally ready for new rooms and school.
- Parents and carers feel happy sending their children to the setting and feel listened to.
- Leaders know the staff well and provide opportunities for professional development.
- Staff provide opportunities for children to learn about themselves and others in a kind and considerate way.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to provide a more consistent approach to behaviour management of the pre-school children so they all understand the rules and know what is expected of them
- 2build further on opportunities for older children to learn how to do things for themselves and consistently promote their independence skills during snack times.
Inspection #10257601 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They comment on how keen their children are to attend.
Parents feel listened to and have their ideas taken into consideration.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is effective in identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Plans are put into place quickly to ensure that children are making progress. The SENCo works well with outside agencies to provide ongoing support to staff, children and parents.
Outdoor space
Children get plenty of opportunities to explore their physical development in the garden, running, climbing, exploring the sandpit, and rolling hoops. Babies show confidence outside on the see-saw and learning to scoot, while the attached forest school provides further opportunities to explore nature.
Parent Reviews of The Winning Child Nursery
4.4
(11)
Jam Blue
6 months ago
The Winning Child Nursery is a gem. The staff are friendly and proffessional. They offer a morning, afternoon and all day sessions which is perfect for parents that work shifts. You can request to take your child in earlier or to stay later, this is very helpful. Our little one has been attending TWCN since January and she has excelled, ABC,123 she ia a pro. She is confident, singing and dancing all the time. Almost two years old and her speech is so clear. The educational programme is brilliant, I love Culture day, People that help us and best of all was meeting the Alpacas. Actually, best of all is knowing she is in safe hands. Thank you to all the staff at TWCN
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Jessica Leah Bennett
6 months ago
My child has been attending this nursery since she was 8 months old, they have loved and cared for her alongside every milestone she has hit and have celebrated this with her. The staff at this nursery take time to learn about each child individually and will go above and beyond to help every family feel understood and supported.I Will always recommend this nursery to other parents :)
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ella may
6 months ago
This environment is amazing for growing children, providing them with many opportunities and fun learning experiences for them all, The staff have been excellent, caring and supportive whenever needed always putting the children first. A number one choice to send your child.
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Ally Mchugh
6 months ago
Called yesterday to book a viewing, the lady couldn’t have been more lovely and helpful. My son woke up not well this morning and I called to reschedule .. the woman I spoke to who claims to be the manager was disgustingly rude and told me she’s too busy to talk to me and do her job. Absolutely vile woman. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE. If that’s how she speaks to people when she’s asked to do her job I can only imagine how she speaks to the kids To add, she has just called me again with attitude and being extremely rude again, she has time to do all of this but not to reschedule an appointment it’s disgusting
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Ola Oladiran
a year ago
This nursery is underrated. My child is now 10 but when she was younger, this nursery made a tremendous impact in her growth and transition out of selective mutism diagnosis. Every time we needed them to get involved in her therapy they did everything they could. She is now thriving and you can never tell she was ever in that position. I will forever be grateful for your support. This review is well overdue.
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Inspection history
Date: December 2021
- November 2022Good
- October 2022Good
- January 2022Requires improvement
- December 2021Requires improvement
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