All Kids

In July 2024, sandcastle counting, woodland outings and children taking charge of snack time gave All Kids a practical, hands-on character. At its July 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good and found safeguarding effective. The strongest detail is the everyday learning: conversation, exploration and growing independence rather than a list of branded programmes.

Based at The Old Court House in East Grinstead, All Kids has capacity for 64 children and accepts ages from 4 to 60 months. That whole-setting figure is not a room size.

In July 2024, older children practised counting while making sandcastles, with staff helping them investigate how to release the sand from their buckets. Younger children danced and chased bubbles. These examples show how movement and early number work can grow from play rather than separate lessons.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care. Here, the July 2024 examples included adults putting words to children's play, introducing animal sounds to babies and extending older children's vocabulary through conversation and reading.

Outings broadened that experience. In July 2024, children made regular visits to woodland, the theatre and the local library, giving them experiences beyond the nursery itself. Fresh air and physical play also formed part of their day.

The important qualification concerns participation. In July 2024, staff sometimes missed quieter children losing interest in activities, so those children did not receive the full intended learning experience. The improvement priority was to make the curriculum more consistently challenging and responsive to individual interests and needs.

At the July 2024 inspection, Ofsted found that children progressed well, including those with SEND or learning English as an additional language, with extra funding and professional collaboration supporting individual needs. Equipment bought with additional funding helped children develop movement skills and enjoy outdoor learning.

Independence had concrete responsibilities attached to it in July 2024. Babies practised using spoons; older children served food, poured drinks and took turns organising snack time. Handwashing and managing personal care added everyday practice in doing things for themselves.

Communication extended beyond the nursery day. In July 2024, staff used an online parent app and consultations to share learning information and ideas for home. Advice covered toilet training and trying unfamiliar foods, giving families practical topics to discuss alongside development.

The address is The Old Court House, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LS. Opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, with closure on bank holidays. That opening window helps families assess whether their working day fits the nursery's operating hours.

• Quieter children. The July 2024 curriculum concern centred partly on children whose disengagement staff missed. At a visit, ask how practitioners recognise and respond when a child hangs back.
• Attendance arrangements. The weekday opening window runs from 08:00 to 18:00. Which booking pattern would fit your family's routine within those hours?

All Kids suits families seeking weekday, year-round care with practical play and experiences beyond the nursery. The July 2024 picture gives substance to that appeal: woodland outings, language-rich interactions and children practising independence. The curriculum concern deserves equal weight, especially for parents of a quieter child who may need more active encouragement to join in.