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Valentines Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2022)
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4.7(15 Google reviews)
·2 Ingleby Road, Ilford, IG1 4RY · Redbridge
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Redbridge

About this day nursery

Valentines Nursery, situated in Ilford (IG1 4RY), provides childcare for up to 40 children aged 0-5 years. The day nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, closing only for national and bank holidays, two staff inset days, and the three business days between Christmas and New Year.

They offer both full-day and part-time sessional care. Valentines Nursery is committed to supporting families with various government funding options, including extended hours for working parents and support for disadvantaged two-year-olds.

They also accept Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit for Childcare, and Study Support. The day nursery prioritises healthy eating, offering a comprehensive menu with breakfast, lunch, and tea.

They have received recognition for their commitment to children's health, holding a Tooth Friendly GOLD Nursery award and the Mayor of London's Healthy Early Years London Silver award. Valentines Nursery prides itself on its staff, curriculum, and strong parent partnerships.

What it's like

Children flourish as they explore excitedly and are extremely independent, selecting enriching resources and setting up interesting activities with friends. Babies gasp with delight during peekaboo with staff. Children are resilient, trying again when faced with challenges, supported by experienced staff who offer positive encouragement.

Accepts government fundingHealthy eating focusAward-winning child health initiatives

Pricing & funding

Charges are applied for additional hours outside of funded early years entitlements, with different rates for children under and over three. Food is billed separately as a daily or session-based charge depending on the meals provided.

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

  • Additional hours for funded places are charged at an hourly rate depending on the child's age.
  • Food charges are billed separately based on the sessions attended.

Key facts

Opening hours

8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

0-5 years

Session types

Full day care, Part-time sessional care

Staff

Not specified

Waitlist

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Valentines Nursery

Last inspected 15 December 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish as they explore excitedly and are extremely independent, selecting enriching resources and setting up interesting activities with friends. Babies gasp with delight during peekaboo with staff. Children are resilient, trying again when faced with challenges, supported by experienced staff who offer positive encouragement.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers' leadership of the nursery is inspirational and they meticulously design an ambitious curriculum for all children.
  • Managers and staff deliver an effective cycle of assessment, robustly identifying what children know and can do, leading to rapid developmental milestones.
  • Staff are highly skilled at supporting children's language development, understanding the need for repetition to embed new language.
  • Managers and staff work extremely effectively with external agencies to support children's learning, quickly identifying and planning for additional support.
  • Staff create highly effective care practices, ensuring babies sleep in a calm environment and children learn to feed themselves and be independent.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers and staff work extremely effectively with external agencies to support children's learning. They quickly identify children who need additional support. Staff seek expert advice and plan meticulously to close any gaps in learning. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported in their learning.

Outdoor space

In the garden, children play with snow and ice. They find icicles and staff talk to them about why the icicles have formed. Children learn how ice melts and how to freeze it again.

Google Reviews of Valentines Nursery

4.7
(15 Google reviews)
Chanjit Kulsi
9 years ago

Our daughter has been going to Valentine's Nursery since 2014. We are so happy with how she has progressed from a little baby to a young lady with the help and support from all the staff at Valentines Nursery. The staff are very friendly, warming and loving towards our daughter, which has helped her settle in and enjoy her time at the nursery. We are extremely pleased with how advanced our daughter is compared to some other children her age, again this is with the education and support she receives from the nursery. We would really recommend this Nursery.

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Nishma Bhundia
9 years ago

I cannot recommend this Nursery enough! My daughter started when she was 1. Since being at the Nursery she has become a lively, bubbly little girl with a great personality. She has developed so much confidence and this is all thanks to the staff at Valentines Nursery. The Nursery is always clean and set out well for the children. It is also great to see that the children get a chance to make choices for themselves by being allowed to access toys independently. My daughter has developed such a positive relationship with her key worker that she often asks to go to her even on the days that she does not attend Nursery! I strongly believe that Valentines has provided a solid foundation for my daughter for when she starts full time school. It is her home away from home and a place where she has learnt so much. I would definitely recommend this Nursery to parents who want peace of mind when they leave their child at Nursery.

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Khansa Ahmed
9 years ago

Valentines Nursery is an amazing nursery. All three of my children have attended this nursery and I cannot fault it one bit, the staff are amazing and are always very helpful. My two eldest have left the nursery having good social skills and have adapted well into the school environment. My youngest is at the nursery and loves it and comes out smiling! Highly recommend this nursery.

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Rupesh Patel
9 years ago

I highly recommend this nursery! My first daughter attended Valentines Nursery from 2012 to 2014, where she then moved on to Reception Year at primary school. My family moved away from the local Ilford area in 2013. However, we continued to send our first daughter to Valentines Nursery, as the support and development that this nursery provided was second to none. This fully prepared our daughter for life at primary school. In fact, she was one of the top performers in her primary school Reception Year and has continued to be a top performer in Year 1 and Year 2. We firmly believe that the reason behind this success is because of the foundations laid by the proficient, dedicated and caring philosophy delivered by Valentines Nursery. I have such continued confidence in this nursery that I enrolled my second daughter here in 2015. Since enrolment, my second daughter has developed extremely well. I fully intend to keep my second daughter at Valentines Nursery until 2018, as the nursery’s proven track record will ensure that she is fully prepared for life in Reception Year at primary school.

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Pritpal Dhaliwal
8 years ago

I would highly recommend Valentines Nursery. All three of my children have been very fortunate to be in a friendly environment where safety and security is paramount. Individual care is given to each child and needs are catered for. My boys were always eager to go time and time again. The friendly, personal service and care for the kids is evident. The environment is well thought through and children are always offered the best activities to develop key skills I have not been able to do at home. I always questioned the staff who consistently were helpful and were always adapting to the needs of my children and giving and excellent service.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2012

  • December 2022Outstanding
  • March 2017Outstanding
  • February 2015Good
  • May 2012Good

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