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Tots and Tweenies

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(30 parent reviews) ·54 B, New Road, Ilford, IG3 8AT · Redbridge
Number of places
10 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Redbridge

About this day nursery

Tots and Tweenies Limited, located in Ilford, Essex, provides childcare for children aged 3 to 4 years. Registered with Ofsted since October 2023, the nursery operates term-time only, from 09:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

The setting has an 'Expected standard' rating, with safeguarding standards met, indicating a secure and caring environment for children. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), prioritising communication, personal, social, emotional, and physical development.

Leaders are committed to inclusive education, offering tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by gathering information from parents and adapting teaching methods. Children benefit from play-based experiences that foster independence, communication skills, and early mathematical understanding.

The nursery focuses on supporting children’s holistic development and ensuring a smooth transition to their next stage of learning, including school.

What it's like

Children arrive at the setting and are warmly welcomed by staff, helping them to settle quickly and confidently. They form positive relationships with staff, who respond to them with care, reassurance, and encouragement. Children enjoy a range of play-based experiences and develop independence through daily routines, feeling valued and enjoying their learning.

Play-based learningEYFS curriculumInclusive environmentStrong safeguardingIndividualised support

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable in advance and can be charged on a monthly, weekly, quarterly, or session basis. Full fees apply for the starting month regardless of the join date, and charges continue during absences, holidays, and sickness. Fees exclude trips and outdoor activities.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A non-refundable deposit is required at registration.
  • Fees are payable in advance via direct debit, cash, bank transfer, or contactless.
  • Full fees are due for the registration month regardless of the actual start date.
  • No refunds or fee reductions are given for sickness, holidays, term breaks, or bank holidays.
  • Additional charges apply for trips and outdoor activities.
  • Fines apply for late payments and late pickups.

Key facts

Opening hours

Morning Session (9:30 to 12:30), Afternoon Session (12:30 to 15:30), Full Day (9:30 to 15:30); After School Club (15:15 to 18:00); Holiday Club (starting from 9:30am, with extendable hours)

Session types

Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Full Day, After School Club, Holiday Club

Food

Nutritious, halal-friendly snacks and meals provided

Waitlist

No waitlist mentioned, but extra sessions are subject to availability.

Age range

2, 3 and 4 year old

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
3 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tots and Tweenies

Last inspected 13 March 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at the setting and are warmly welcomed by staff, helping them to settle quickly and confidently. They form positive relationships with staff, who respond to them with care, reassurance, and encouragement. Children enjoy a range of play-based experiences and develop independence through daily routines, feeling valued and enjoying their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make progress from their starting points across the areas of learning, developing communication and language skills, early mathematical understanding, and physical skills.
  • Leaders create an environment where expectations for behaviour are generally understood, with children following daily routines and participating in group activities.
  • Children show positive attitudes to learning, engaging in activities and responding to staff's direction.
  • Leaders ensure that children receive consistent care that meets their individual needs, with staff knowing children well and responding promptly.
  • Leaders have a clear understanding of the curriculum they want children to experience, prioritising children's communication, personal, social, emotional, and physical development.
  • Leaders create an inclusive environment where staff identify and respond to children's individual needs from the outset, using observations and planning experiences based on children's starting points.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should ensure that staff consistently support children to develop their language and thinking.
  • 2Leaders should ensure that staff consistently reinforce expectations during transitions.
  • 3Leaders should ensure that staff consistently promote children's independence through daily routines and activities.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders create an inclusive environment where staff identify and respond to children's individual needs from the outset. They gather detailed information from parents and use ongoing observation to assess children's development and identify any emerging needs. Staff adapt their approach to support children who need additional help, for example, by simplifying language and providing additional guidance, so children can take part. Leaders work in partnership with parents and the local authority early years team to seek advice and adapt support.

Parent Reviews of Tots and Tweenies

5.0
(30)
Sunbal Ahmed
8 months ago

Love this nursery! My son attended the nursery and is regularly attending the clubs running during term breaks! Fareeha and all staff is amazing! They take very good care of the children and fareeha herself is just sooo nice, caring and so accommodating! My son has improved immensely and the main thing is his happiness! He is always very happy here and enjoys attending!! The smile we get to see each time he attends pick up and drop off is priceless!! Highly recommend tots and tweenies!♥️

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Safa Nowsha
11 months ago

We’ve had a wonderful experience with Tots! The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and dedicated to each child’s development. It’s clear that they create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel happy and confident. My child looks forward to going every day and has learned so much—both socially and academically. The communication with parents is excellent, and the activities are well-structured, creative, and fun. I highly recommend Tots to any parent looking for a supportive and enriching early years setting.

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Samia GHARBI
2 years ago

We really loved Tots &Tweenies! Teachers are so kind and treat the kids with love and care! There are various activities and new things to do every day 😊! My son enjoyed going there and he cannot wait to go there again!

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Asma Haseeb
a year ago

Very first time when I called this nursery and spoke to Miss. Fareeha, my mind and heart clicked this is the right place for my son where he needs to be, as she was exceptionally kind and pure person and every mother wants such comfortable sitting for kids. However after week getting enrolled I can absolutely say I made right decision as my son is under great active and kind supervision he is developing great habits and I can see huge good difference in routine.

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Jasmin Sultana
11 months ago

My 3 year old is attending this nursery and he is really happy. Every time when i go to pick him up always a happy smile on his face. He definitely enjoys his time there. Also the members are really gentle, caring and understanding.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

13 March 2026

Expected standard

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

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