The Learning Tree Childcare, Nursery, Preschool & Holiday Club

Outdoor movement gives The Learning Tree its clearest character: in September 2024, children practised balance, climbed and dug in a spacious outdoor area, while outings extended learning to an allotment and parks. Physical activity had a clear place in the day.

At its September 2024 inspection, Ofsted judged the nursery Good overall and found safeguarding effective. The setting at The Memorial Ground in Isleworth accepts children aged 6 to 60 months and has capacity for 45 children in total.

In September 2024, learning combined movement, stories and practical independence. Outdoors, children explored what their bodies could do; indoors, music prompted singing and dancing. Dressing themselves, managing shoes and serving food gave children opportunities to practise everyday tasks rather than relying on adults to do everything.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care. Here, the September 2024 activities show how that translated into play, conversation, movement and growing independence. Enthusiastic storytelling encouraged children to listen and join in, giving vocabulary a purpose within an activity they enjoyed.

Frequent allotment visits in September 2024 introduced growing plants and sustainability. Trips to different parks gave children opportunities to notice weather and changes in their surroundings. These experiences connected learning to places beyond the nursery, while shared stories and outdoor painting offered occasions to cooperate with other children.

In September 2024, staff used warmth and kindness to help children build relationships, including when moving between rooms. Adults joined children's play and guided sharing and taking turns. That combination linked emotional support with the practical business of learning to spend time together.

Staff also observed learning and assessed where children needed further help with language, physical development or personal skills. In September 2024, management worked with professionals supporting children's learning and care, and staff had access to training, including work on creating calmer surroundings.

At the September 2024 inspection, Ofsted asked the nursery to strengthen engagement with parents so that information sharing was mutually agreed and worked in both directions. This matters beyond receiving updates: families need a clear way to contribute what they know about their child.

The address is The Memorial Ground, Wood Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5ED. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery operates throughout the year, closing for bank holidays and a week over Christmas.

In September 2024, the nursery received funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four. This is a dated account of participation, rather than a promise about an individual child's entitlement.

• Parent communication. Improving two-way information sharing was the September 2024 action point. On a visit, how would your observations from home shape your child's care and learning?
• Outdoor learning. Movement, allotment visits and park outings were prominent in September 2024. Families who value active play have a concrete reason to explore this setting.
• Christmas closure. A week-long Christmas closure sits alongside bank-holiday closures. Families needing year-round care should factor those breaks into their plans.

The Learning Tree suits families who value active outdoor play, storytelling and opportunities for children to become more independent. The September 2024 communication improvement is a point for families to weigh carefully. The weekday opening window and planned holiday closures are useful practical anchors for working families.