Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Services in Ickenham
Established in 1998, we are a dedicated childcare provider registered for up to 104 children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our nursery, located in a purpose-built facility since 2007, follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to deliver high-quality care and education. Our team comprises qualified professionals with enhanced DBS checks, maintaining staff-to-child ratios of 1:3 for babies, 1:4 for toddlers, and 1:8 for preschoolers. We prioritise partnership with families, offering daily diaries, parent evenings, and open communication channels. Our Ofsted-registered setting adheres to national standards, with regular inspections ensuring compliance.We provide age-specific learning environments, including four dedicated rooms and secure outdoor spaces, promoting physical, social, and cognitive development through play-based curricula. Our commitment to equality and British values is embedded in all activities, supported by robust safeguarding policies. Nutritional meals are provided with cultural and dietary considerations, achieving 4/5 star hygiene ratings. We maintain strict security protocols, including password-protected collections and locked premises, ensuring child safety at all times.
Services
Little Stars Room
Rainbows Room
Snowflakes Room
Sunbeams Room
Key Worker System
Outdoor Play Areas
Nutritional Meals
Safeguarding Policies
Parent Partnerships
Structured Learning
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Established in 1998 with Ofsted-registered quality standards
- Qualified staff maintaining optimal 1:3-1:8 child ratios
- Purpose-built facility with four dedicated age-specific rooms
- Play-based curriculum aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage
- Robust safeguarding policies and 4/5 star hygiene ratings
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Confident, happy children
Love, care and cuddles
Great teachers in all rooms
Comfortable and right place
Making learning fun
Services
Little Stars Room
Our baby room caters to children aged 3 months to 2 years with 1:3 staff ratios. We provide sensory play, sleep facilities, and independence training in a secure environment. Staff implement structured routines for feeding, walking, and communication development while maintaining close parent collaboration through daily diaries and transition support.
Rainbows Room
Designed for 18-36 month-olds, this room focuses on social skills development through shared play and structured activities. Staff assist with potty training while incorporating numeracy and literacy basics through interactive games, all within a safe environment promoting British values and emotional growth.
Snowflakes Room
For 30-42 month-olds, this service combines structured learning with play-based exploration. We develop pencil control, number recognition, and social skills through themed activities while encouraging independence in mealtime routines and toilet training within a supportive educational framework.
Sunbeams Room
Our preschool program prepares 3-5 year-olds for formal education through individualised learning plans. Activities focus on emotional development, practical independence, and academic foundations while facilitating school transition through uniform days, teacher visits, and confidence-building group interactions.
Outdoor Play Areas
Secure, age-segregated outdoor spaces feature climbing equipment, sand/water play, and gardening activities. These areas promote gross motor skills through physical challenges while encouraging environmental awareness and sensory exploration in weather-appropriate settings with direct room access.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children aged 3 months to 5 years across four dedicated rooms with age-appropriate facilities and staff ratios.
Are your staff qualified?
Our team includes fully qualified childcare professionals with enhanced DBS checks and regular training, maintaining strict staff-to-child ratios.
How do you support school readiness?
Sunbeams room provides structured preparation through academic foundations, emotional development activities, and school transition programs with uniform days and teacher visits.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain secure premises with locked doors, password-protected collections, and Ofsted-registered safeguarding policies including regular staff training and incident procedures.
How do you involve parents?
We offer daily diaries, parent evenings, informal meetings, and open communication channels to ensure partnership in each child's development journey.
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