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Wonderland Nursery in Hayes

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
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4.9(31 parent reviews) ·Trevor Road, Hayes, UB3 1RZ · Hillingdon
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Hillingdon

About this day nursery

Wonderland Nursery Ltd, a family-run establishment, provides a nurturing environment where children from 3 months to 5 years (Hayes site 1-5 years) are encouraged to explore and thrive. With locations in Hayes and Harmondsworth, the nursery emphasizes a child-centered, play-rich approach, fostering early literacy through engaging activities like story bags and songs.

They also focus on developing independence and life skills, such as self-care routines, building confidence for school readiness. The nursery celebrates diverse backgrounds and cultural events, promoting a sense of community.

Its dedicated team of experienced and qualified staff (Levels 2 and 3) provides consistent daily routines and personalized key-person care, ensuring children feel secure and supported. Wonderland Nursery is committed to inclusivity, offering tailored support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to help every child learn, grow, and flourish.

Our ethos

At Wonderland Nursery Ltd, children feel safe, happy and curious. Our small, family-run settings are built around one simple promise: every child is seen, heard, and inspired to thrive. We create calm, stimulating rooms, rich in conversation, play, and early literacy—so little learners build confidence and skills for school and for life. We follow children’s interests while guiding next steps in learning. Story bags, songs, and talk-rich routines build vocabulary and comprehension. From hanging coats to pouring drinks, children practise being capable. We celebrate children’s backgrounds and important events throughout the year. Nurturing and clear communication with parents is how we make sure the children thrive at Wonderland. A consistent routine helps children feel confident and ready for school.

What it's like

The well-qualified and experienced manager and staff at Wonderland Nursery Ltd have the highest expectations for all children, creating a vibrant and inspiring environment indoors and outdoors. They have designed an excellent curriculum tailored to individual needs, igniting curiosity and a thirst for learning, ensuring children make secure progress before moving to the next stage. As a result, children arrive excited, flourish due to excellent education and nurturing, display exemplary behaviour, and are exceptionally happy and well-settled.

Family-run nurseryChild-centered and play-rich approachFocus on early literacy and independenceSupports SEND childrenExperienced and qualified staff

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured by age bands for children aged 1 to 2 years and 2 to 5 years, with rates offered for full-time, daily, session, or hourly bookings. Fees do not include meals and consumables; hot lunches can be purchased as an optional extra, and parents must supply their own nappies, wipes, and cream.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Parents must provide their own consumables such as nappies, wipes and cream.
  • Optional extras, such as hot lunches, can be purchased separately.
  • Additional hours outside of funded entitlement are available for purchase.

Key facts

Age range

3 months to 5 years (Hayes: 1 to 5 years)

Opening hours

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

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wonderland Nursery

Last inspected 21 April 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

The well-qualified and experienced manager and staff at Wonderland Nursery Ltd have the highest expectations for all children, creating a vibrant and inspiring environment indoors and outdoors. They have designed an excellent curriculum tailored to individual needs, igniting curiosity and a thirst for learning, ensuring children make secure progress before moving to the next stage. As a result, children arrive excited, flourish due to excellent education and nurturing, display exemplary behaviour, and are exceptionally happy and well-settled.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager gives a very high priority to staff's well-being and professional development, supporting all staff to become experts in teaching young children.
  • Staff have an excellent understanding of each child's background and detailed knowledge about child development, planning purposeful activities adjusted around children's needs.
  • Staff prioritise children's language and communication development, promoting a love of reading and using a range of strategies to support children with speech and language delay and those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Staff maximise every opportunity to develop children's mathematics skills, making learning thoroughly enjoyable through engaging activities.
  • Children are highly motivated and happy learners who cooperate superbly, inviting friends to play, making dens, selecting books together, and becoming engrossed in self-chosen learning.
Inspection #10279980 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make excellent progress. Staff prioritise children's language and communication development and use a range of strategies to support children with speech and language delay.

Outdoor space

The nursery creates a vibrant and inspiring environment, indoors and outdoors. Children manage their own behaviour impressively as they follow established rules for outdoor play. Staff promote children's understanding of healthy living through risk-taking in the innovative outside area.

Parent Reviews of Wonderland Nursery

4.9
(31)
rajat anchal
10 months ago

We cannot thank Wonderland Nursery enough for the incredible care, love, and support they’ve given our daughter over the past three years. From the moment she joined, it was clear that this was more than just a nursery—it was a place where children are truly nurtured, encouraged, and celebrated every step of the way. We've watched our daughter grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence, and it’s been such a joy to see how much she’s learned and how happy she has been. She looked forward to going in every day, which says it all! The team has created such a warm, welcoming, and safe environment where children can thrive both emotionally and academically. The staff is outstanding caring, patient, and always attentive to each child’s individual needs. They’ve supported our daughter through every stage of her development and always kept us updated with her progress. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and high-quality nursery experience!

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Michalina Ciupa
9 months ago

I highly recommend this nursery – the team is amazing! My son received excellent care and support, and the activities are both fun and educational. The communication with parents is outstanding, and I always felt confident that my child was happy, safe, and thriving here.

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Cláudia Isabel Tavares
a year ago

I highly recommend Wonderland Nursery! My daughter has been attending for 2 years, and the progress she has made is incredible. The staff are not only professional but also genuinely caring and nurturing. Every day, she comes home with new stories, skills, and a big smile on her face. The communication between the nursery and parents is excellent, keeping us updated on her development and daily activities through regular reports and photos. Thank you to everyone at Wonderland Nursery for creating such a warm and positive environment. We feel so lucky to have found this wonderful nursery!

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Tanzina S
a year ago

My son has been attending Wonderland Nursery since September, and I couldn’t be happier with our experience. Although the first two weeks were a little unsettled for him, the staff were absolutely fantastic in helping him settle in. Their patience, care,and constant reassurance not only put my son at ease but also gave me so much confidence and peace of mind. The staff’s attention to detail and genuine care for the children truly stand out. They create such a warm and nurturing environment, and it’s clear that they are passionate about what they do. My son has already learned so much in the short time he has been there, and I can see his confidence and skills growing every day. I highly recommend Wonderland Nursery to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and stimulating place for their child. The team is amazing, and I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done for my son. Special thanks to Saba, Sunny, Zarka and Sarah!

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Shagufta
a year ago

What can I say about Wonderland nursery? My daughter and then my son have attended Wonderland for a few years each and have loved going there. The staff are so compassionate as they cared about us as a family. The managers Saba and Sarah are ever so flexible and accommodate when I have last minute requests and have really helped me in my time of need. My son has many complex health issues and all the staff were very accommodating to all his needs, especially when I passed on specific instructions on a range of things, from monitoring symptoms to exercises given by the physiotherapist. My son had many allergies but the staff and the cook were very good in giving him a range of foods which he enjoyed. I was always given regular feedback at end of day, and during the day on the app. The staff would ensure they kept me informed during the day if there were any concerns. Their attentiveness and care went above and beyond, which is why I felt comfortable having my son in nursery and allowing me to work and study. During the holidays, the managers would accommodate my requests for extra adhoc days which helped me greatly. We are very grateful to Wonderland nursery for all their love and care, thank you all very much.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: October 2007

  • April 2023Outstanding
  • September 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • July 2011Outstanding
  • October 2007Outstanding

Frequently asked about Wonderland Nursery

About the setting

Wonderland Nursery registered in 2002 and is run by a private provider. The nursery operates in Hayes, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm, 52 weeks of the year. There are ten staff; of these, one holds a qualification at level 6, five hold qualifications at level 3, and one is qualified at level 2. The provider is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY216639
Registered person
Wonderland Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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