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TODDLE IN GROUP in Harrow

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2024)
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4.6(20 parent reviews) ·4th Harrow Scout Hall, Kenmore Avenue, Harrow, HA3 8LU · Harrow
Number of places
58 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Harrow

About this day nursery

Toddle In Group offers a nurturing and stimulating early years experience, operating as a family-run business in Harrow since 1995. Founded and managed by Bernadette and Kim, a mother-daughter duo, the nursery aims to provide a secure and stable environment akin to a home away from home.

The Harrow branch is registered for 58 children, with each child assigned a dedicated key person who works closely with families to ensure individual needs are met. The nursery values parents as primary educators and seeks to complement their efforts through carefully planned educational and play experiences.

Staff retention is high, with the manager having been with the group for 20 years, and the team regularly updates their skills through training and research. The nursery offers flexible attendance schedules from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, five days a week, 51 weeks a year, encouraging children's independence and self-esteem within a safe and stimulating environment.

Our ethos

Every child and family is entitled to a happy and rewarding early years experience. Toddle In Group aims to provide an environment in which parents feel safe to leave their children and in which their children look forward to attending. As a family run and orientated business we aim to offer your child the same security and stability as they would receive at home. We respect parents as the first educators of their young children. The aim of the Group is to support your essential work not to supplant it.

What it's like

Children thrive in this happy and caring environment. Leaders devise an ambitious curriculum that gives all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the breadth of knowledge, skills and experiences to succeed in life. Children are highly motivated to take part in the variety of interesting activities and demonstrate very high levels of engagement.

Family-runHigh staff retentionFlexible hours

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a full day, morning, or afternoon session basis, with a discounted rate available for a full week. Separate hourly rates apply for funded hours depending on the child's age. All fees are inclusive of a hot lunch and snacks.

Funding accepted

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 registration fee of £75 is required.
  • A deposit of £500 is required for full-time places, or £250 for reduced hours.
  • A minimum attendance of 2 full days or 3 sessions is required.
  • Fees include hot lunch and snacks.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6 pm, five days a week, 51 weeks a year

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for TODDLE IN GROUP

Last inspected 21 May 2024 · Michaela Hipwell

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this happy and caring environment. Leaders devise an ambitious curriculum that gives all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the breadth of knowledge, skills and experiences to succeed in life. Children are highly motivated to take part in the variety of interesting activities and demonstrate very high levels of engagement.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff sequence the curriculum well and develop it from children's needs and interests.
  • Staff thread mathematics throughout the curriculum.
  • Children's language development is a key priority.
  • Staff develop excellent relationships with all children and encourage them to learn good social skills and gain independence.
  • The management team is highly attuned to the needs of children with SEND.
Inspection #10335634 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents have excellent relationships with staff. They are thankful for staff sharing information about their children's learning, meaning they can continue this with their children at home. Parents are keen to share their gratitude for the level of care that the staff show their children and feel that there is a real family feel within the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders devise an ambitious curriculum that gives all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the breadth of knowledge, skills and experiences to succeed in life. The management team is highly attuned to the needs of children with SEND, allowing them to work with parents to put appropriate referrals and support in place quickly. The ongoing support that children with SEND receive ensures that they continue to make the best possible progress. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

During an outdoor activity, children scoop marmalade from a jar and spread it onto plastic toast, persevering with this tricky activity with support and encouragement from staff. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of TODDLE IN GROUP

4.6
(20)
tasha281x
a year ago

Didn’t have a good experience here. When I wanted my daughter to join. They were nice at first. They gave me options of what times and days I wanted. When it came to starting they said I could only do 1 session for 2 hours only last minute. Very manipulative and gaslighting. So I withdrew and my daughter has since gone somewhere better.

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L Enright
4 years ago

Both my boys absolutely love being part of Toddle In nursery and the staff go above and beyond to nurture, support and accommodate the individual children in their care. The settling in time when children first join allows parents to see just how wonderful the staff are and the calm environment that they children can enjoy. They make the most of celebrating with the children including have a lovely graduation ceremony for those leaving to start school. I highly recommend this nursery!

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Swetha Kondaparthi
2 years ago

One of the best nursery around harrow. The staff are amazing special mention Shelly, Diane and Dinisha. They are very caring, attentive and my kid is very happy to go everyday. Thanks team for making the place a happy and safer one for little one's.

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Jen Jones
4 years ago

My toddler started here two days a week in 2021 when he was 14 months old and he couldn't be happier. The staff are all lovely and treat him with so much care and attention. His development is clearly benefiting from the activities the staff do with him and from being around all the other children. He gets to play and learn from older children and they spend a lot of time outside in their brilliant garden. Our kid absolutely loves it and we feel very happy knowing that he will be well cared for in a nurturing environment where he is encouraged and treated like one of the family. It is really hard to pick a nursery but Toddle In definitely ticks all the boxes for us. The main thing is that our child is happy, and he is clearly thriving there, but also the staff have years of experience and just put so much love and care into everything and it is very obvious that the children come before anything else. Both my partner and I (and our child) absolutely love this nursery and can't praise it enough!

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S “salicia” W
2 years ago

I was reccommend this nursery when I sent my son here, who is now 9! He has such happy memories and still talks about his time here even to this day. When I had my daughter, who is now 2, I did not hesitate to send her to Toddle In Group too. It was lovely to see many of the same faces as when my son was there. My daughter is also having a great time and it is lovely to hear all the new things you she has learnt which she tells me about. The staff are lovely and I always feel at ease leaving my children in their care. Thank you.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: April 2011

  • May 2024Outstanding
  • June 2018Good
  • August 2015Good
  • April 2011Good

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About the setting

TODDLE IN GROUP registered in 1995 and is located in a scout hall in Kenton, in the London Borough of Harrow. The provider receives funding to provide early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are nine staff who work with children, of whom six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above.

URN
509008
Registered person
Bernadette Cahalan & Kim Cahalan Partnership
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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