Cherry Tree Kids Club, East Wickham Primary Academy

This is an out-of-school club at East Wickham Primary Academy, not a day nursery. It has 32 places in total on non-domestic premises and is listed on all three childcare registers, including the Early Years Register.

In February 2023, the provision met Ofsted's requirements and safeguarding arrangements were effective. The report describes mixed-age play, a warm handover from school and children who settled quickly into activities.

In February 2023, children were collected from their classrooms before hanging up belongings, refilling water bottles and washing their hands for snack. They chose board games, small building bricks and imaginative small-world play, while older children supported younger peers. Outside, bats and balls, skipping and hula hoops gave the session an active counterpoint.

Staff also used discussion of world news, festivals, craft and food tasting to introduce inclusion and diversity. This is club-based play after the school day. For children within the early-years registration, the Early Years Foundation Stage frames learning through play and everyday routines, supporting communication, physical development, relationships and broader learning.

Relationships were a clear strength at the 2023 inspection. Staff took an interest in children's school day, shared information with the school and learned children's interests. Praise and gentle reminders helped children share, take turns and follow instructions.

Snack was social as well as practical: children selected fillings for crackers or bagels, added vegetables and had water available. Safeguarding was effective at that inspection, and children told the inspector they felt safe and could speak to staff about concerns.

The club is based at East Wickham Primary Academy, Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3BP. Families need to obtain current session times, accepted ages, booking patterns and a written quotation directly from the club.

Current operating pattern. Published branch information does not establish days, hours or which school-age groups can attend. Confirm the present timetable, eligibility and collection arrangements before relying on the club for wraparound care.

Parent communication. In 2023, parents wanted more information about planned activities and the menu. Ask how these are shared now, because the inspection captures practice at that date rather than the current system.

Cherry Tree Kids Club offers school-based out-of-school care with a positive 2023 regulatory picture and specific evidence of sociable, child-chosen play. It may suit East Wickham Primary Academy families seeking after-school care, but the absence of published current sessions means the practical fit must be checked directly.