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Nursery at Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A mud kitchen, a vegetable garden and projects such as Walking With Whales give Greenfields a character built around children's curiosity. Reggio Emilia influences the approach: children's ideas help shape projects, rather than simply supplying a theme for adult-led activities.
On Recreation Road in Southall, Greenfields combines nursery education, daycare and children's centre services. Its overall provision covers birth to five, while the nursery school offers government-funded sessions for children aged two, three and four. This is a nursery school in its own right, sharing a building with a children's centre. The distinction matters: the education provision was the scope of the February 2024 inspection.
Play supplies the starting point for learning. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together movement, communication and relationships with early reading, maths, creativity and understanding the world. Staff watch what interests children, then build activities and projects around those observations. For parents, that means children's play has a purpose while leaving room for their own ideas.
Two resident artists work at Greenfields one day a week. The project collection includes Raft Project, Wonderwall and Walking With Whales, giving creative work a more substantial place than an occasional craft activity. Listening Stories capture individual moments of play in children's portfolios and help staff decide what learning should follow.
Outside, the mud kitchen and vegetable garden provide hands-on opportunities to explore materials and growing. The Forest School approach is described as developing, with small groups beginning to explore nearby woodland; it should not be read as a fully established programme for every child.
In February 2024, language teaching included adults expanding vocabulary during fruit preparation and repeating sounds and words through Three Little Pigs. Pizza-making connected learning with practical activity. Trips by bus to local parks also gave children experience of safe travel beyond the nursery.
Settling starts before the first regular session. Families have a centre visit, followed by six supervised sessions lasting an hour each. A home visit involves two staff members and an activity such as planting or making playdough, helping children establish a connection with adults they will meet at nursery.
Parents stay during the first few days and keep in touch with their child's keyworker. An induction meeting provides another opportunity to discuss nursery life. Meals are part of the daily routine, with children eating together and menus planned for nutritional balance; sharing food also creates time for friendships.
For children with social and communication difficulties, Greenfields has an Early Intervention Group. Parents can discuss developmental concerns with the SENCO. Ofsted's inspection on 28 February 2024 found that SEND needs were recognised early, support involved external agencies, and safeguarding was effective. Children needing help with managing behaviour also received support, including encouragement to express feelings.
Attending Greenfields does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. Choosing these nursery sessions should therefore be a decision about early education and care, with the later school application treated separately.
The centre opens Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm. Funded nursery school sessions run from 8.30am to 11.30am or from 12.30pm to 3.30pm for two-, three- and four-year-olds. Extended daycare is also offered for working families, giving a different option from the shorter nursery sessions.
Families can apply online through the centre's registration link. Enquiries go through the contact form, by email to admin@greenfieldschildren.com or by telephone on 020 8813 8079. Refer to the school for current daycare charges.
The overall centre provision covers birth to five. Government-funded nursery school sessions are offered for children aged two, three and four.
The morning session is 8.30am to 11.30am; the afternoon session is 12.30pm to 3.30pm. The centre's overall opening hours are 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
A centre visit is followed by six supervised one-hour sessions and a home visit involving two staff members. Parents stay for the first few days and communicate with their child's keyworker.
Greenfields has a SENCO and an Early Intervention Group for children with social and communication difficulties. In February 2024, needs were identified early and staff worked with external agencies.
No. Reception requires a separate application through the normal admissions process by the applicable deadline.
