Kiddicare Nursery

Sunflower seeds, garden insects and stories acted out with props give Kiddicare Nursery’s June 2023 account its character. Practical exploration runs through the examples, connecting language, early mathematics and independence with things children can handle and investigate.

At its June 2023 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good, found safeguarding effective and judged that children were making good progress. That is a dated assessment, rather than a description of today’s daily practice. The setting has capacity for 30 children, with a current age range of 0 to 60 months.

In June 2023, children investigated insects in the garden with magnifying glasses, planted seeds and explored the life cycles of sunflowers and bees. The early years foundation stage is the framework for children’s learning, development and care; here, the examples connected learning with play and practical exploration.

Language work included explaining whether something could be eaten, while story props helped children act out familiar books. Older children practised telling stories to their peers. Mathematics also took a practical form: comparing bowl sizes and counting blocks while building towers.

Small hand movements had purposeful outlets, too. In June 2023, children ground herbs using pestles and mortars, squeezed spray bottles and experimented with dough and marks. These activities gave them practice handling tools rather than relying solely on adult demonstrations.

The June 2023 inspection also identified a need to develop less-confident practitioners’ teaching, extend the youngest children’s outdoor learning and provide more physically demanding, adventurous play. Dancing and yoga featured, but greater challenge was needed.

In June 2023, staff discussed children’s learning and next steps with parents, supporting continuity between nursery and home. Planning drew on observations of children’s interests and what they needed to learn next.

Emotional understanding was practised through conversations about feelings and breathing exercises. Children were encouraged to resolve disagreements themselves where possible. At mealtimes, helping prepare tables and learning to handle utensils gave children small responsibilities and opportunities to practise independence.

The address is 28 Love Lane, Pinner, HA5 3EX. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with bank holidays excluded. This gives families a weekday opening window beyond term time.

In June 2023, the nursery received funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four. This is a historical funding position, not a promise of present eligibility or a funded place.

• Teaching consistency. The June 2023 development point concerned less-confident staff and missed opportunities in younger children’s outdoor learning. During a visit, ask how practitioners now extend those activities.
• Physical challenge. More demanding movement and adventurous play were June 2023 priorities. Ask what children now do beyond dancing and yoga.
• Your booking and costs. The weekday opening window is useful for planning. Before joining, ask for a written quotation covering your attendance pattern, funded hours, meals and consumables.

Kiddicare Nursery merits consideration for families seeking weekday care across the year. Its June 2023 examples give parents concrete discussion points: practical nature exploration, storytelling, early mathematics and growing independence. Teaching consistency and physical challenge deserve equal attention when assessing how the nursery works today.