Age range
6 months to 5 years (nursery); up to 12 years (breakfast/holiday club)
Tiptree Preschool Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
Number of places
38 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Redbridge
About this day nursery
Tiptree Preschool Nursery, established in 2016 in Ilford, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from 6 months to 5 years old can grow and learn through playful activities. The nursery is committed to providing high-quality early education, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, that supports each child's unique development.
Their dedicated and fully qualified team focuses on building confidence and fostering discovery, ensuring that both physical, emotional, and intellectual needs are met. Tiptree Preschool Nursery prides itself on its inclusive approach, working collaboratively with parents and the community to offer flexible childcare options, including both funded and private care.
They also provide breakfast and holiday clubs for children up to 12 years old, with school drop-off and pick-up services available from 7:30 am. With a "Good" Ofsted rating and a 5-star food hygiene score, the nursery prioritises safety and healthy growth, including a nutritious dinner menu.
They also accept childcare vouchers and BACS/cash payments to simplify funding for families.
Our ethos
Tiptree Preschool Nursery is committed to providing high-quality early education guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to support each child's unique development. They focus on building confidence and fostering discovery through playful activities in a nurturing and stimulating environment. The nursery prides itself on its inclusive approach, working collaboratively with parents and the community.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and settle well into the nursery, developing affectionate bonds with staff. A strong atmosphere of care, nurture and love is present. Leaders have made positive changes since the last inspection, adapting the curriculum to focus on emotional well-being and sparking children's interests.
Ages 6 months to 5 yearsEYFS CurriculumFunded Childcare AvailableBreakfast & Holiday ClubsGood Ofsted Rating
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 07:30 - 18:00
Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
Nutritious dinner menu provided
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tiptree Preschool Nursery
Last inspected 12 February 2025 · Laura Rathbone
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 into the nursery, developing affectionate bonds with staff. A strong atmosphere of care, nurture and love is present. Leaders have made positive changes since the last inspection, adapting the curriculum to focus on emotional well-being and sparking children's interests.
Inspector highlights
- All children make good progress from their starting points.
- Partnerships with parents and carers are strong.
- Children benefit from good interactions with staff.
- Leaders are highly reflective.
- Children show immense joy at spending time outside.
Areas to develop
- 1consider how to further support children to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills during play
- 2review the organisation of routine activities, such as mealtimes, to ensure the quality of education is consistent with the rest of the day.
Inspection #10343092 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents express their gratitude at the support they received with toilet training and comment on how independent their children have become since starting.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff liaise with other professionals and follow their advice to provide targeted support for children, including leading social groups and bucket time sessions.
Outdoor space
Children show immense joy at spending time outside. They enjoy climbing, balancing and riding bicycles and cars, demonstrating strong physical development. Staff and children sing action songs together in the playground.
Parent Reviews of Tiptree Preschool Nursery
4.8
(48)
Alona Arefi
5 months ago
We’re very happy with this nursery. It’s a regular nursery in England, but everything is well-organized and the staff are professional and caring. My two daughters go there, and they really enjoy it. The teachers are attentive, friendly, and always keep us updated. The kids spend a lot of time playing, doing creative activities, and going outside. It’s clear that the environment is safe, warm, and comfortable for the children. I feel confident leaving my girls there every day.
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Aliyah Thiombiano
5 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, patient, and genuinely invested in the children’s wellbeing and development. Our son has grown so much in confidence and independence, and it’s clear how thoughtfully the activities are planned. Communication is excellent and we always feel reassured knowing he’s safe, happy, and well cared for. We would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
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Bee Zulfiqar
11 months ago
We’ve had a really positive experience with Tiptree. Communication is excellent, and the staff are genuinely caring, flexible, child-focused, and always welcoming. They support children holistically — from assisting with potty training to encouraging good habits like toothbrushing, which we really appreciate, academics is a default. The staff go the extra mile, especially when you take the time to communicate with them, and they’re always happy to provide feedback to us as parents. We also value the regular updates via Tapestry, which help us stay informed and involved in our child's progress. The nursery makes good use of outdoor space and ensures the children get time outside, even though the indoor space lacks natural ventilation and sunlight at times — something more to do with the building than the care. It would be even better if sessions ran Monday to Friday. Overall, the team are doing a wonderful job and we feel confident that our child is in a nurturing and supportive environment. Thank you! We are sad that our child will be leaving the nursery due to starting school but if you want to give your children a headstart, Tiptree is a good start.
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Jaalini Jaalu
5 months ago
I’m very happy with Tiptree Nursery. The staff are very friendly caring with kids. Highly recommended..
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Алена Арефи
11 months ago
We are very happy with Tiptree Pre-school nursery.. The teachers are caring and professional, and our child loves going every day. It’s a safe, fun, and friendly place where kids can learn and grow. Highly recommend!
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025
Date: May 2018
- February 2025Good
- March 2024Requires improvement
- May 2018Good
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