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Villas Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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4.0(2 Google reviews) ·78a Brondesbury Villas, London, NW6 6AD · Brent
Number of places
15 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Brent

About this day nursery

The Villa Day Nursery, established in 1997, is an independently owned institution dedicated to nurturing children from a young age. With a team of 45 professionals, the nursery and school cater to 185 children, fostering their development from two years old through to age seven.

The nursery operates within a purpose-built facility, providing a bright and spacious environment that encourages learning through play. The pre-preparatory school is housed in a charming Victorian building, surrounded by mature walled gardens, offering a nurturing and intimate setting.

The educational philosophy centres on supporting and caring for each child, equipping them with essential educational, emotional, and social tools to thrive. The Villa Day Nursery aims to cultivate a love for learning, empowering young minds to reach their full potential both academically and in life, within a warm and supportive community environment described by parents as a 'home from home'.

Our ethos

The Villa Day Nursery's educational philosophy centres on supporting and caring for each child, equipping them with essential educational, emotional, and social tools to thrive. They aim to cultivate a love for learning, empowering young minds to reach their full potential within a supportive community environment.

What it's like

Staff greet children and parents warmly on arrival, helping children to feel safe and secure and enter the nursery happily. Children initiate their own play, explore accessible resources, and persevere with challenges, building confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. They demonstrate good behaviour, kindness, and consideration for others, with staff kindly reminding them of manners when needed.

Established 1997Independently ownedLearning through playNurturing environmentStrong community focus

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 3pm, during term time only

Age range

2-7 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Staff

45

Registered with Ofsted

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Villas Day Nursery

Last inspected 13 July 2023 · Laxmi Patel

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

What it's like to attend

Staff greet children and parents warmly on arrival, helping children to feel safe and secure and enter the nursery happily. Children initiate their own play, explore accessible resources, and persevere with challenges, building confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. They demonstrate good behaviour, kindness, and consideration for others, with staff kindly reminding them of manners when needed.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are positive role models and show interest in children's choices, responding to their emotional needs and getting involved in their play.
  • Staff effectively support children's mathematical development by encouraging counting, pointing out sizes and shapes, and singing number songs.
  • The nursery celebrates diversity by inviting parents to share cultural traditions and providing resources representing different nationalities.
  • Staff know children well, assess their development, and plan a curriculum that considers children's current interests.
  • Staff support children's developing communication and language skills by speaking clearly, modelling good language, and reading stories enthusiastically.

Areas to develop

  • 1Ensure the ambitions of the curriculum are met by providing children with more challenge to extend their learning to the highest levels.
  • 2Build on staff's questioning techniques to allow children time to think and respond, helping them to express their own ideas.
Inspection #10279896 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery.

the manager and staff are very supportive, warm and approachable.

They help them to understand how they can extend their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager works with other professionals well to ensure children with identified delays in their learning receive swift support. Key persons implement strategies to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities reach their full potential in the setting. Children receive the support they need to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children's physical development is well supported. They enjoy playing in the outside area, running, riding wheeled toys, and balancing carefully on equipment. Staff encourage young children to walk across wooden planks and crates.

Google Reviews of Villas Day Nursery

4.0
(2 Google reviews)
Yassy El Kusch
6 years ago

Super friendly stuff, great outdoor space, my son loves it.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • August 2023Good
  • July 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • September 2017Good
  • June 2014Good
  • May 2014Good
  • July 2013Requires improvement
  • June 2013Requires improvement
  • March 2012Requires improvement
  • July 2011Inadequate
  • June 2011Inadequate

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