Business Details
49 Years
experience
Windermere Nursery: Nurturing Childcare in Harrow Since 1977
Windermere Nursery has been a family-run childcare provider in the heart of the community since 1977. With over four decades of experience, we specialise in nurturing children aged 2 to 5 through a structured yet playful environment. Our team of qualified professionals follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring holistic development across personal, social, emotional, and academic domains. We maintain a strong focus on individualised care through dedicated key workers who monitor each child's progress via personalised learning portfolios. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in both 2018 and 2023, we combine regulatory compliance with compassionate service delivery.Our flexible sessions accommodate modern family needs, including government-funded childcare options for eligible families. We prioritise open communication with parents through regular progress reports and informal discussions. Our facility operates 49 weeks annually, offering morning, afternoon, and full-day options. By fostering a safe, stimulating environment, we aim to provide children with a strong foundation for future educational success while maintaining transparency and trust with families.
Services
Childcare Services
Early Years Education
Funded Childcare Sessions
Flexible Session Options
Ofsted-Registered Programs
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Family-run nursery serving the community for over 40 years
- Consistently rated 'Good' by Ofsted in recent inspections
- Offers government-funded childcare for eligible families
- Flexible session options to suit working parents' schedules
- Dedicated key worker system for individualised child development
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Wonderful care
Fantastic start
Great nursery
Love and support
Excellent staff
Services
Childcare Services
Our childcare provision offers a secure, stimulating environment for children aged 2-5. Qualified staff implement the EYFS curriculum through play-based learning while maintaining individual attention via key worker assignments. Sessions run 49 weeks annually with flexible timing options.
Early Years Education
Structured educational programs follow EYFS guidelines across seven learning areas. We focus on personal development, communication skills, physical coordination, literacy, mathematics, world understanding, and creative expression through age-appropriate activities and resources.
Funded Childcare Sessions
Eligible families can access up to 30 hours weekly government-funded childcare for 2-4 year olds. Our staff assist with funding applications and provide flexible session combinations to meet eligibility requirements while ensuring continuous care.
Flexible Session Options
We offer morning (8:30-13:00), afternoon (12:00-15:00), and full-day (8:30-15:00) sessions. Additional combinations can be arranged within operating hours to accommodate parental work schedules and childcare needs.
Ofsted-Registered Programs
All programs operate under Ofsted registration with recent 'Good' ratings. Regular progress reports, settling-in assessments, and transition documentation ensure compliance with educational standards while keeping parents informed about their child's development.
Questions
Is Windermere Nursery eligible for government childcare funding?
Yes, we offer up to 30 hours weekly funded childcare for eligible families with 2-4 year olds, including 15-hour universal entitlement and extended 30-hour options for working parents.
What curriculum do you follow?
We implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, covering seven areas of learning through play-based activities tailored to each child's developmental needs.
What session options are available?
We provide morning (8:30-13:00), afternoon (12:00-15:00), and full-day (8:30-15:00) sessions, with custom combinations possible within our operating hours.
How do you monitor children's progress?
Each child has a dedicated key worker maintaining a learning portfolio with observations, work samples, and progress reports issued twice yearly plus transition documentation.
What are your Ofsted ratings?
We've maintained 'Good' ratings in Ofsted inspections, most recently in September 2023, reflecting our commitment to quality childcare and educational standards.
