Yesodey Hatorah Primary Girls School

Songs in Yiddish and English gave this Stamford Hill nursery a clear character in December 2024. At its December 2024 inspection, Ofsted judged the provision Good, found safeguarding effective and concluded that children were progressing well. The setting has 24 places in total.

In December 2024, the children attending were aged 0 to 3. Everyday learning combined movement, creative play and early counting, with babies' home routines helping shape their care.

In December 2024, action songs introduced words in both Yiddish and English. The early years foundation stage provides the framework for children's learning, development and care: here, counting during play, exploring materials and practising movement illustrated how learning could fit into ordinary activities.

Beans became material for scooping, pouring and comparing quantities. Tissue paper and pom-poms were used to decorate boxes, giving children different textures to handle. Drawing on floor-level paper encouraged broad arm movements alongside early mark-making.

Low platforms and tunnels gave babies and toddlers opportunities to climb and crawl. Accessible toys allowed younger children to make their own choices, while the pretend play home corner provided opportunities to practise sharing. Autumn walks included collecting leaves and talking about seasonal change, connecting outdoor experiences with learning about nature.

In December 2024, staff adapted settling to babies' familiar sleeping routines. That continuity made home care relevant to the nursery day. Children also practised feeding themselves, linking care with growing independence.

Daily conversations kept parents informed about activities and development, and staff worked with families on behaviour. Leaders observed practice in group rooms and followed this with advice and staff meetings. Training included children's oral hygiene, giving professional development a concrete care-related purpose.

Meals and snacks were nutritious in December 2024, and children had daily opportunities for fresh air and physical activity. Indoor and outdoor safety checks accompanied practical teaching about handling tools such as scissors carefully.

The address is Yesodey Hatorah School, 153 Stamford Hill, London N16 5LG, in Hackney.

In December 2024, opening hours were 9am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 12.45pm on Friday, during term time. The shorter Friday matters for families planning collection around work. Government-funded childcare was provided at that time.

• Books and stories. At its December 2024 inspection, Ofsted asked for stronger engagement with books, including a more appealing reading area. Story experiences were a specific improvement priority.
• Understanding emotions. In December 2024, teaching about feelings needed to extend beyond simple references to happiness. This matters as children learn to recognise their own emotions and respond to others.
• Planning attendance. December 2024 hours followed a term-time pattern with an earlier Friday finish. At a visit, what attendance arrangements and funded-hour terms would apply to your child?

For families seeking bilingual early language experiences in Yiddish and English, this nursery's December 2024 practice offers a clear point of interest. Practical play, attention to babies' routines and daily parent communication were useful strengths of that account. Families weighing term-time care should consider the shorter Friday alongside the specific work needed on stories and emotional understanding.