Treehouse Nursery and Pre schools

Warm relationships and a sharply defined morning offer give this small Stanmore pre-school its character. Ofsted judged it Good in June 2023, with Good judgements across education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. The current capacity is 25 children.

In June 2023, children were aged two to four and attended a term-time morning session. The setting now advertises funded places for children aged two, three and four. Its broad promise is child-centred care and creative play, while the dated detail shows that songs, practical mathematics, fruit preparation and shared cultural celebrations all shaped the morning.

The Early Years Foundation Stage sets the areas of learning and development that English early-years providers must cover. In June 2023, staff placed strong emphasis on the prime areas, giving children foundations in communication, physical development and personal, social and emotional development before they move on.

Learning was woven into ordinary play. Staff introduced counting at circle time, explored full and empty at the water tray, and helped children recognise shapes. Songs ran through the morning; even quieter children joined the refrain of The Wheels on the Bus. Children also built independence by slicing bananas, serving fruit and helping to tidy water-play equipment and outdoor mats.

Social learning had a clear structure. In June 2023, staff used the pre-school's golden rules consistently to teach turn-taking, sharing and expectations. Older children explained the rules during circle time, included younger children in home-corner role play and helped them with dressing-up clothes. The programme also covered Diwali, Holi and Christmas, with parents contributing to activities. That gave cultural learning a concrete place in the timetable rather than leaving it as a general aspiration.

There was one important curriculum weakness. Ofsted asked the provider to give children more frequent chances to explore books and engage actively with stories, poems and rhymes. Books were available indoors and outside, but shared discussion did not happen often enough to develop vocabulary fully.

Relationships were a strength in June 2023. Children were settled, and established staff formed warm, caring bonds that helped them feel ready to play. Practitioners used observations and assessments to identify children's needs, while the manager paid close attention to emotional security following the disruption of the pandemic.

Support was responsive. Many children were learning English as an additional language, and staff adapted the educational programme for them. Children with special educational needs and disabilities were supported well; concerns were identified early and help sought from other agencies when appropriate. Staff also stepped in quickly when children found emotional regulation difficult.

Safeguarding arrangements were effective at the inspection. Staff understood signs of abuse and reporting routes, while continuous risk assessment translated policy into practical action. Excess water was cleared after water play, and drop-off and collection were supervised so children could not leave alone.

Treehouse Nursery and Pre schools operates from Bede Anandappa Centre, Binyon Creascent, Stanmore, HA7 3AP. Families can contact the setting by telephone, email or its online contact form. Its current capacity is 25 children.

In June 2023, the pre-school ran one morning session from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time. This is sessional provision, not an all-day nursery timetable. The provider advertises government-funded places for two-, three- and four-year-olds; families can compare eligibility and the provider-specific charging structure through a current quotation.

• Morning-only model. The June 2023 timetable ran from 9.30am to 12.30pm during term time. Families needing afternoon, full-day or holiday care should decide whether this pattern fits their working week.
• Literacy development. The June 2023 improvement point concerned the frequency of shared books, stories, poems and rhymes. Ask how literacy has developed since that inspection and what a typical week now includes.
• Current funded-place terms. The provider advertises funded provision for ages two, three and four. Ask for the current attendance rules and a written breakdown of any charges connected with funded hours.

This is a compact pre-school with a sociable, practical morning. The June 2023 evidence is strongest on relationships, emotional security, inclusive support and learning through songs, mathematics, fruit preparation and shared celebrations. The literacy improvement point matters, but it is specific enough for families to test directly on a visit.

Treehouse best suits families seeking term-time morning sessions for a two-, three- or four-year-old, rather than afternoon or full-day care. Its 25-child capacity and sessional model may appeal to parents who want a focused pre-school routine, provided the current approach to stories and rhymes meets their expectations.