Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in London
At Jelli Tots Nursery, we have dedicated ourselves to nurturing young minds since 1999. Our team of highly qualified practitioners prioritises holistic development, ensuring each child's physical, emotional, and educational needs are met through a balanced mix of child-initiated and adult-led activities. We maintain an open-door policy, fostering strong partnerships with parents who remain their child's primary educators. Our curriculum adapts to children's evolving interests, using open-ended resources to stimulate creativity and critical thinking. With a staff retention rate that speaks volumes about our workplace culture, we provide continuity of care that makes families feel at home.Our practitioners engage in continuous professional development to maintain the highest standards of early years education. We take pride in preparing children for school transitions through carefully planned learning journeys that build confidence and independence. Our inclusive environment celebrates diversity, as evidenced by cultural celebrations like Diwali and Chinese New Year. The nursery's consistent approach to child development has earned us multi-generational trust, with siblings returning year after year. This enduring commitment to quality childcare and education has established us as a cornerstone of the Kilburn community.
Services
Early Childhood Education
Full-Day Childcare
Parent Partnerships
Holistic Development Programs
Curriculum-Based Learning
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We maintain 24 years of proven excellence in early years education
- Our staff provide continuity of care with exceptional retention rates
- We implement a child-centred curriculum that adapts to evolving interests
- We foster genuine family partnerships through open communication channels
- Our practitioners hold current qualifications and engage in professional development
What people say
Exceptional staff
Family-like environment
Creative learning
Responsive team
Cultural celebrations
Services
Early Childhood Education
Our curriculum-based programs nurture cognitive development through play-based learning. Qualified practitioners design age-appropriate activities that foster literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Daily experiences combine structured lessons with child-led exploration to create balanced educational foundations.
Full-Day Childcare
Comprehensive care from 9am to 3pm includes nutritious meals, rest periods, and structured activities. Our Ofsted-registered facility provides a secure environment where children develop independence through supervised play and group interactions with peers.
Parent Partnerships
We maintain open communication channels through daily updates and regular progress reviews. Parents receive detailed insights into their child's development through observation records and collaborative planning sessions that incorporate home experiences.
Holistic Development
Our approach addresses physical, emotional, and social development alongside academic preparation. Through sensory play, creative arts, and outdoor activities, children build motor skills, emotional resilience, and interpersonal capabilities in a supportive setting.
Cultural Celebrations
We incorporate global traditions into learning experiences through festivals like Diwali and Chinese New Year. These celebrations foster cultural awareness while developing children's understanding of diverse communities and traditions through age-appropriate activities.
People
Wendy Kelly
Owner and Manager
With over two decades of nursery leadership experience, Wendy Kelly established Jelli Tots in 1999. She oversees daily operations while maintaining close staff relationships that ensure consistent quality. Her educational philosophy prioritises child-centred learning and family partnerships.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We accept children from 18 months to five years old, providing age-appropriate care and educational activities tailored to different developmental stages.
What are your operating hours?
The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, offering both full-day and part-time (9:00am to 12:30pm) attendance options.
How do you involve parents?
We maintain open communication through daily updates, progress reviews, and collaborative planning sessions that incorporate home experiences and parental insights.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All practitioners hold relevant childcare qualifications and participate in ongoing professional development to maintain current best practices in early years education.
How do you prepare children for school?
Our curriculum develops literacy, numeracy, and social skills through play-based learning, with structured activities that build confidence and independence for smooth school transitions.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain Ofsted-registered standards with secure facilities, trained staff, and established procedures for child protection, first aid, and emergency situations.
Reviews (1)
Anna Paraskeva
Sep 06, 2020
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I had a lovely positive visit to Jelly Tots...all the children were happy...all engaged doing things...in and outdoors...it was great to see so much of the children's work and ideas. Would be very happy for my grandson to attend.
