Delighted (and relieved) to hear it!

I have my son (currently 3 months) starting there next May. It was the first nursery I visited, and I got such a good vibe from it that I signed up and paid the deposit on the spot. The children looked happy, and one little girl pointed at my bump and said 'that's a baby in there'...! The fact that she had the confidence to do that whilst I was being shown around was a good positive. The facilities are all brand new which also sold it to me, and I liked the fact that each child has their own 'file' which records their development.

It was only afterwards that I thought I should have looked round at other nurseries, if at least for comparison reasons, however I'm glad that my hunch has proved right and the ofstead has come back outstanding. Phew.

I'm also new to Nappy Valley, and have seen positive reviews about this particular nursery from other mums. Now I can go back to work in June feeling confident that my son will be happy and well-cared for.

I used this nursery once as part of some backup care available at work and I have to say, it was really good. It's a shame we don't live closer.

We are delighted to announce that our [b]kids[/b]unlimited Northcote Road nursery has been rated [b]‘Outstanding’[/b] by Ofsted.

Ofsted said:

“Staff have an exemplary knowledge and understanding of how to foster children’s learning and development.”

“Children acquire excellent skills for their future learning.”

“Staff have excellent teaching skills. They provide a language-rich environment for children of all ages.”

“Pre-school aged children hear a very wide vocabulary and have mature language and self-expression.”

“Staff track children’s learning extremely closely and they make exceptional progress as a result.”

“Outside, the garden provides an exemplary space to explore and play. Children can be highly effective learners as they are provided with a wide variety of play spaces for cosy story times, sand and water play, planting, harvesting and bug-hunting.”

“All staff are extremely committed to understanding and meeting the needs of parents.”

“This exemplary practice helps all members of the family to feel secure and confident, with parents saying that ‘staff are very caring and nurturing people’.”

Please click to read the full report - http://www.kidsunlimited.co.uk/nursery-diary/northcote-road/Rated+%26lsquo%3BOutstanding%26rsquo%3B+by+Ofsted/22837/