Kew Green Nursery

Dragons and story characters gave children plenty to discuss at Kew Green Nursery in February 2025, with books prompting imaginative play and conversations about feelings. Language ran through practical activities too, including dividing play dough into equal portions.

Ofsted rated the nursery Outstanding at its 12 February 2025 inspection, finding that its curriculum was ambitious and carefully adapted to individual children. There are 45 places in total. The children attending in February 2025 were aged two to four.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: here, its inspection-time examples included storytelling, counting, conversation and learning to manage everyday tasks.

In February 2025, staff extended vocabulary through practical exchanges. Dividing play dough connected mathematical ideas with language; mixing imagined potions involved measuring ingredients and counting quantities. These examples show how one activity could bring several areas of learning together.

Stories also became shared performances. Children explored characters' actions, repeated dialogue and discussed personalities and emotions. Staff revisited ideas to help children consolidate their understanding, while activities were planned around individual learning needs.

At the February 2025 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective, children making exceptional learning progress, and skilled support involving specialist partners helping children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make excellent progress.

In February 2025, pictures helped children understand listening expectations, and familiar routines supported emotional security. Staff encouraged persistence when tasks became difficult and recognised cooperation. Consistent help with fastening zips gave children opportunities to practise independence.

Communication with families connected nursery learning with home. In February 2025, staff worked closely with parents to sustain learning beyond nursery, while targeted staff training informed the teaching of mathematics and problem-solving. New staff received an induction that clarified their responsibilities.

Mealtimes in February 2025 included practising serving food and eating independently, alongside conversations about nutrition and unfamiliar flavours. Everyday care therefore provided opportunities to build practical skills as well as discuss health.

The address is 85 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 3AH. In February 2025, opening hours were 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. That dated timetable is relevant to families weighing nursery attendance against work and holiday arrangements.

• Term-time planning. The February 2025 timetable covered weekdays during term time. At a visit, what attendance patterns and holiday arrangements would apply to your child now?
• Age and stage. Children attending in February 2025 were two to four. The learning examples centred on conversation, imaginative play and increasing independence, useful reference points when considering your child's stage of development.
• Learning through everyday tasks. February 2025 examples included measuring mixtures, dividing play dough and fastening zips. These activities will appeal to families who value practical learning.

Kew Green Nursery merits consideration for families who value language, imaginative play and practical independence. Its February 2025 provision connected those priorities through carefully planned activities and close work with parents. The term-time timetable at that date will be especially relevant to families whose childcare needs follow the school calendar.