Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Chingford
Chingford House Nursery has been nurturing and educating children aged 6 months to 5 years for over 16 years. Our approach combines imaginative, personalised teaching with structured learning to prepare children for school while fostering emotional well-being through our Key Person system. With over 50 years of combined experience, our leadership team ensures a warm, inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. We integrate play-based learning with phonics and numeracy sessions, supported by extra-curricular activities like Forest School and Movers and Shakers. Our staff prioritise open communication with parents, offering regular updates and tailored support.The nurserys multicultural ethos promotes respect and understanding among children and families. We maintain strong safeguarding practices and holistic child development as core principles. Our OFSTED-registered setting provides a secure, stimulating space for learning and growth. Parents consistently praise our dedicated team for creating a welcoming community that children eagerly attend. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures children receive the highest standard of early years education.
Services
Early Years Education
Forest School Sessions
Movers and Shakers
Key Person Care
School Readiness Programmes
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 16 years' specialist experience in early years education
- Our team has over 50 years combined expertise in childcare
- We implement a Key Person approach for emotional well-being
- We provide structured phonics and numeracy preparation for school
- Our inclusive environment celebrates cultural diversity daily
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Loving care
Inclusive environment
Structured phonics
Celebrate diversity
Confident learners
Services
Early Years Education
Our curriculum combines play-based exploration with structured phonics and numeracy sessions. Qualified practitioners deliver tailored activities that develop foundational academic skills while nurturing creativity. Children engage in thematic learning about global cultures, science concepts and literacy through interactive displays and hands-on experiences.
Forest School Sessions
Weekly forest school activities develop physical coordination and environmental awareness. Children explore natural materials, build shelters and learn about ecosystems in our secure outdoor space. These sessions promote risk assessment skills and resilience through supervised, child-led outdoor challenges.
Key Person Care
Each child is assigned a dedicated key person who monitors their development and emotional needs. This consistent relationship provides security while enabling detailed progress tracking. Parents receive regular updates through termly reviews and informal daily communication.
Movers and Shakers
Daily music and movement sessions enhance motor skills and self-expression. Children explore rhythm through percussion instruments, dance and singing. These activities support language development and social interaction while encouraging confidence in physical coordination.
School Readiness Programmes
Structured phonics, writing and numeracy sessions prepare children for formal education. Our practitioners use interactive whiteboards and multisensory resources to develop literacy and mathematical concepts. We focus on independent learning skills and social development through group activities and role-play scenarios.
People
Zarkar Akhtar
Owner
With 16 years' leadership in early years education, Zarkar established Chingford House Nursery to create an inclusive learning environment. He oversees daily operations and strategic development, maintaining close parent communication.
Yolande Farrell
Manager
As Manager with extensive early years expertise, Yolande leads our dedicated team. She ensures curriculum excellence and staff development while maintaining OFSTED compliance and safeguarding standards across the nursery.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
How does your OFSTED rating affect quality?
While rated 'Good' by OFSTED in 2019, we maintain higher internal standards through continuous staff training and parent feedback mechanisms.
What extra-curricular activities are available?
We offer weekly Forest School sessions, Movers and Shakers music classes, and themed learning weeks covering global cultures and science topics.
How do you support children's emotional development?
Our Key Person system ensures each child forms secure attachments, with daily emotional check-ins and transition support between nursery rooms.
What communication methods do you use with parents?
We provide termly reviews, monthly newsletters, daily text updates and informal face-to-face communication to keep parents informed about their child's progress.
