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West Harrow Park Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Butler Road, Harrow, HA1 4DR · Harrow
Number of places
29 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Harrow

About this day nursery

West Harrow Park Pre-School is a well-established childcare setting that has been serving the community for over 25 years. Situated within West Harrow Park, the preschool benefits from beautiful natural surroundings, which are fully utilised for activities such as nature walks, playground visits, and even building snowmen.

The park location also offers convenient parking for parents. The preschool operates with a strong focus on providing a safe and stimulating environment that supports children's social and developmental needs.

Catering to children between 2 and 5 years old, the facility maintains a good rating from Ofsted, achieved in February 2024. The staff team typically consists of 6 to 8 qualified and vetted individuals, capable of accommodating up to 29 children per session.

The preschool is inclusive, with a qualified SENDCO staff member (levels 1-6) dedicated to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. A key person system is in place for each child, ensuring personalised attention, smooth transitions, and tailored learning and development plans.

Healthy snacks, including a variety of fruits and vegetables, along with water and milk, are provided throughout the sessions, with children encouraged to serve themselves. A uniform is available for purchase at the setting.

Our ethos

The preschool operates with a strong focus on providing a safe and stimulating environment that supports children's social and developmental needs. A key person system is in place for each child, ensuring personalised attention, smooth transitions, and tailored learning and development plans. The nursery also benefits from its natural surroundings, which are fully utilised for activities.

What it's like

Children form close attachments to staff who use a range of body language and facial expressions to enthusiastically interact with them. Staff are supportive and responsive to children's needs, which ensures their emotional needs are met. Children are confident and feel included and welcomed within the pre-school.

Established over 25 yearsLocated in West Harrow ParkOfsted rated goodKey person systemInclusive for SEND children

Pricing & funding

The nursery requests a voluntary contribution towards the cost of snacks. Standard session fees and age-banded rates are not provided in the source text.

Good to know

  • Parents are asked to make a voluntary contribution towards snacks each half term.

Key facts

Food

Healthy snacks provided (donation requested)

Opening hours

9am to 3pm, during term time

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

morning, afternoon

Staff

6-8 qualified staff; 1 qualified SENDCO

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for West Harrow Park Pre-School

Last inspected 16 October 2024 · Emma Long

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

Children form close attachments to staff who use a range of body language and facial expressions to enthusiastically interact with them. Staff are supportive and responsive to children's needs, which ensures their emotional needs are met. Children are confident and feel included and welcomed within the pre-school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form close attachments to staff who use a range of body language and facial expressions to enthusiastically interact with them.
  • Staff provide a curriculum that challenges children and supports them to explore a variety of learning opportunities, including gross motor skills and mathematical awareness.
  • Staff ensure children understand what is expected of them, using 'kind hands' and encouraging turn-taking, leading to good behaviour.
  • Leaders have a good awareness of individual children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and plan individual targets using advice from outside agencies.
  • Leaders are passionate about working in partnership with parents, who support this view, and are extremely reflective, striving for continuous improvement.

Areas to develop

  • 1Consider children's next steps in learning more precisely when delivering activities to support children to consolidate their skills.
  • 2Explore techniques and ideas to support children to focus more during adult-led activities.
Inspection #10364219 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have a good awareness of individual children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They explain how they plan and implement individual targets for children, using the advice from outside agencies. Leaders reflect on how additional funding is spent to support children.

Outdoor space

The report mentions that the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of West Harrow Park Pre-School

5.0
(4)
Kaviya Thirumal
a year ago

Best place to start. Greatfull for the 2year journey with immense support. I still remember when my child cried all the way to school but now it's always when will I go back to meet Talia. Thank you Ms.Claire, Ms.Talia,Ms.Kayilie and Ms.Bernie. A place where diversity is valued and each child is treated equal..

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Antony Dyer
9 years ago

Our youngest daughter goes to this wonderful pre-school. The teachers are so warm and committed to creating a dynamic and supportive environment for the children to learn and play. Our daughter loved her time there so much thanks to the wonderful efforts of Tanya, Natalie, Chevaunne, Mary, Zinnia and everyone else.

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zzippit da
a year ago

This place feels like home! All ladies are lovely and very careful with little ones. My daughter feels very safe and comfortable with the team. Thank you very much🤍

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Ainsa ROE
2 years ago

Our eldest attended here for one year. It is an excellent pre-school wonderfully located in the middle of West Harrow Park serving the West Harrow community and beyond.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2019

  • October 2024Good
  • January 2019Good

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