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West Hill Life

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
·Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Dartford, DA1 1DE · Kent
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

West Hill Life Ltd offers Ofsted-registered breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs across various schools in Kent. The company prioritises providing a child-oriented environment that supports all aspects of development in a safe and secure setting.

Their skilled and professional staff hold necessary qualifications and undergo continuous training, including in First Aid and Food Safety. The clubs aim to provide varied and challenging activities at every session, encouraging children to choose what they want to do while adhering to equal opportunities and health and safety guidelines.

Healthy breakfasts are provided at morning clubs, and a range of hot and cold suppers, along with fruit and healthy snacks, are offered at after-school sessions. West Hill Life Ltd is committed to offering quality childcare at affordable prices, aiming to assist working parents.

The clubs also accept childcare vouchers, and the company actively supports gender diversity in the childcare profession.

Our ethos

We understand the importance of quality childcare and our aim is to provide the best care for your child. We support and listen to every child’s individual needs and make our settings are comfortable, relaxed and friendly. Activities are often child led as its their After School Club and they have a big input when choosing resources inside and outside. We like to be outside where possible and always encourage a variety of structured games and free play. Our After School Clubs were set up to help working parents with affordable prices.

What it's like

Children of all ages and abilities are happy, confident and independent during their time at the friendly and welcoming setting. Staff have a good understanding of their challenging curriculum and how they successfully implement it. Staff plan well-thought-out activities that they know will challenge and motivate children to learn.

Breakfast ClubAfter School ClubHoliday ClubChildcare Vouchers AcceptedOfsted Registered

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Healthy breakfasts, hot and cold suppers, fruit, and healthy snacks are provided.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for West Hill Life

Last inspected 23 June 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children of all ages and abilities are happy, confident and independent during their time at the friendly and welcoming setting. Staff have a good understanding of their challenging curriculum and how they successfully implement it. Staff plan well-thought-out activities that they know will challenge and motivate children to learn.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff have worked together to make significant changes since the last inspection.
  • Staff know how to support children and children make good progress in all areas of learning.
  • Children with SEND and EAL make good progress.
  • Managers and staff support children with SEND well, liaising with outside specialists.
  • Staff establish positive partnerships with parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve the organisation of large-group activities to ensure all children remain fully engaged throughout
  • 2build on staff's skills and knowledge to continue to enhance the quality of teaching and children's learning opportunities even further.
Inspection #10372978 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress. The managers and staff support children with SEND well. They liaise closely with outside specialists to implement effective strategies to support children's development.

Outdoor space

Staff provide all children with good opportunities to build on their physical skills. Children confidently and safely negotiate age-appropriate climbing equipment on daily trips to the park.

EAL / language support

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, have a positive attitude towards their learning and make good progress.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: October 2018

  • June 2025Good
  • September 2024Requires improvement
  • November 2023Requires improvement
  • June 2023Inadequate
  • October 2018Good

Frequently asked about West Hill Life

About the setting

West Hill Life Ltd registered in 2018. It is located in Dartford, Kent. The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, term time only. The setting employs eleven members of staff, nine of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 2 and above, and four of these at level 3. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

URN
EY561707
Registered person
West Hill Life Limited
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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