Welcome to West Street Nursery
West Street Nursery based in Erith, Kent is part of the ÎÞÂëÌìÌà which provides flexible, affordable, and quality childcare across England.
We offer 86 Ofsted-registered places and are assessed as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in January 2024.
We currently have childcare places available.
Our committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team provides high quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between 6 weeks and 5 years. We follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on learning through play and actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of the nursery.
We are open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 52 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.
We offer
- Funded childcare for qualifying two year olds and all three and four year olds
- Safe, friendly and fun place for you and your child
- Learning through indoor and outdoor play activities
- A well-qualified, kind and caring team
- A dedicated person to give focused support to your child
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Paula, Nursery Manager on 01322 446845 or email weststreet@eyalliance.org.ukPlease view our Virtual Tour
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Famly management system
At West Street we have introduced the Famly management system. Famly has proved to be very beneficial within the nursery particularly with improving communication with parents. When children join the nursery parents are invited to download the app and have free access to the following;
Shared Child Profile - Update contacts and key child information together
Child sign in/out app - Parent friendly sign-in app
News feed - Shared photos, videos and daily updates
Photo Gallery - Access to tagged photos
Pick-up notifications - Receive reminders e.g. pick up
Messaging - Receive messages direct to your inbox
Holidays & Sick Days - Parents can report days off from home
Parental permissions
Activity Feed - Parents can see nappy changes, food intake, sleep and more
Invoices - Childcare invoices sent monthly via the app
Learning and Development
West Street Nursery was rated as Outstanding at our most recent Ofsted inspection which took place on January 2024.
Please see below our ratings in the different areas:
Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding
Outcomes for children Outstanding
At West Street Nursery we provide a learning environment which encourages children to engage in high quality activities. We use the children's interests to support the children in reaching their full potential in a supportive, nurturing manner.
The quality of teaching is good with some outstanding aspects. Children display high levels of engagement as staff skilfully arrange learning environments to support their interests and independence.
Parents speak very highly of the nursery and value the kind and caring approach of staff.
Children with special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported as staff work very closely with parents and other professionals to ensure their needs are met.
The manager tracks and analyses children's achievements effectively to ensure all groups of children make good progress.
Older children develop a keen interest in plants and nature. They identify several of the herbs that they have helped to grow in the nursery garden.
Term Dates
Please see below the 2018/2019 holiday dates for children in receipt of two year funding and NEF funding who attend term time only.
| Autumn Term 2020 | Spring Term 2021 | Summer Term 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 7th Sept - Fri 23rd Sept | Mon 4th Jan - Fri 12th Feb | Mon 19th Apr - Fri 28th May |
| Half Term Mon 26th Oct - Fri 30th Oct | Half Term Mon 15th Feb - Fri 19th Feb | Half Term Mon 31st May - Fri 4thJune |
| Mon 2nd Nov - Fri 18th Dec | Mon 22nd Feb - Fri 26th Mar | Mon 7th June - Fri 23rd July |
About us
West Street Nursery offers a stimulating approach to early years development and learning for very young children. Within a safe, friendly and fun environment, children are supported by qualified, caring staff in developing a wide range of skills and interests. The children enjoy learning through play experiences in bright indoor and outdoor play areas with exciting outings planned regularly.
We are managed by the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, the largest voluntary sector provider of childcare in England with over 50 years experience delivering childcare and practical, professional support to early years practitioners.
Our nursery plans its activities in accordance with the EYFS with a strong focus on exploratory, imaginative play and healthy eating. We recognise and understand the huge benefits that free flow play has on the positive development of very young children. Every child in our care is supported by a key person who understands their individual needs and offers special care and support to them.
Rigorous health and safety and policies and procedures are in place to ensure that every child is protected and feels safe and happy with us.ren to observe and learn about.
The Life Cycle Of A Butterfly
On the 16th June, our caterpillars arrived in the post. We put them in a special net where we watched them grow and then make their cocoons. After 7 days we watched each Painted Lady Butterfly emerge. The children asked lots of questions and we based a lot of activities around butterflies and their life cycle. Two days later we took our five beautiful butterflies into the garden and the children set them free. They held them very carefully and said goodbye. We still talk about them everyday and the children look out for them in case they come to visit.
Impact on children's learning
- The children learnt to care for living things
- New vocabulary introduced e.g.. metamorphosis
- The children are still asking questions and extending their knowledge of the subject
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Paula, Nursery Manager on 01322 446845 or email weststreet@eyalliance.org.uk
Our Team
Paula - Nursery Manager
Our well qualified, committed and experienced team work hard to create a caring and learning environment in the nursery. We know that every child develops differently and at different times. Every child has a key person who understands how their individual needs and interests. This helps us to ensure that every child feels involved, stimulated and happy in our care.
We follow rigorous staff recruitment, selection and supervision procedures to ensure that anyone joining our team undertake relevant security checks including Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, references and qualification checks. Parents are reassured knowing that child protection and safeguarding underpins every aspect of our practice and will continue to remain a priority for us.
Morayo - Deputy Manager
Pauline - Senior 0-2yrs
Donna - Senior 2-3yrs
Amy - Senior 2-3yrs
Anne - Senior 3-5yrs
Your child's 'key person'
Every child who joins the nursery receives support from an experienced member of the team. They are responsible for your child’s individual needs and known as the ‘key person’. The key person is your main point of contact however all nursery staff are happy to feedback on your child’s developmental progress on a daily basis or discuss any concerns with you. They will also keep records of your child’s progress and achievement, which are always available for you to see and contribute towards.
Your child’s key person will make time to find out from you about your child’s interests, likes, dislikes and special requirements. Please share any important or useful information when you register your child and throughout their time with us. This helps us to give your child the most appropriate care and learning to suit their developmental, emotional and physical needs. You can access and contribute your views to your child's progress and achievements in their records.
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Paula Sweeney, Nursery Manager on 01322 446845 or email weststreet@eyalliance.org.uk
65432201498
FAQs
Do you have childcare places available at the moment?
Yes we do! Simply contact us to discuss you and your child's needs.
Do you offer funded entitlement for 3 year olds?
All children qualify for 15 hours free childcare from the term following their third birthday. Some children may be eligible for 30 hrs if parents meet the criteria.
Do you offer funded entitlement for 2 year olds?
If your child is two years old, your child may be eligible to attend the 2 year old funded childcare programme. The funding is available for 15 hours per week. Please ask us.
What sessions do you offer?
- Full Day 8am-6pm,
- Morning Session 8am-1pm
- Afternoon Session 1pm-6pm
Do you take children that are not toilet trained?
We are happy to support parents with toilet training for their children. Parents can discuss their child's individual needs with their key person.
Do you supply nappies?
Parents provide their own nappies, wipes and creams.
Do you provide hot meals?
Yes, we provide a freshly cooked hot meal at lunch time each day. We also provide breakfast, mid morning snack and afternoon tea.
Are you able to accommodate children with different dietary requirements?
Parents share information about their children's particular dietary needs with staff, when they enrol their children and on an on-going basis with their key person.
What qualifications do your staff have?
We have a range of qualified staff within the nursery. Our Managers, Room Seniors and Setting Workers are all qualified to at least Level 3 and our Setting Assistants are qualified to at least Level 2.
How many staff will be looking after my child?
As per the Early Year's Foundation Stage, the ratio of staff to children is as follows:
Age 0-2 - 1 member of staff to 3 children
Age 2-3 - 1 member of staff to 4 children
Age 3-5 - 1 member of staff to 8 children
How quickly can my child start?
There is a two week settling in period which is for 1 and 1/2 hours each day for up to ten days. This gives your child the chance to familiarise themselves within the nursery setting and to bond with their key person and also to build parent partnership.
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Paula, Nursery Manager on 01322 446845 or email weststreet@eyalliance.org.uk
Contact Us
Paula, Nursery Manager
Early Year's ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ
West Street Nursery,
1 Maxim Road,
Erith DA8 1FA
t: 01322 446845
'Thank you - Just to let you know that your kindness has been very much appreciated. Thank you very, very much.'
'Thank you for always being so patient with our daughter. Being at West Street Nursery has really helped her to flourish. We will miss this place a lot'
'To West Street Nursery,
Thanks for your excellent care, safe environment and abundance of love that you have shown and provided for our son. Much appreciated.'
'To all the staff looking after our son - we will never forget you all.
Thanks for being wonderful in talking care of our lovely son.
You have all been fab in caring for him since being a baby until school.
We know he will be O.K. because he has had good support from all you lovely staff.
From all the family xx'
'To all the wonderful staff at West Street Nursery.
We cannot thank you enough for the care and kindness in the past 2 years and 8 months.
You have helped our daughter grow into the lovely little girl she has become.
Her excitement every day when she arrives at the nursery is testimony to how much she loved being there.
We will all miss your smiles and cheerful faces.
Much love.'
'Dear Paula & Admin staff
Thank you for all the hard work and leadership you give the nursery staff leading to the great care our children have received!
Our children have both flourished during their time at West Street Nursery.
We will miss you all.'
'To all at West Street Nursery.
We cannot thank you enough for the way that you have cared and looked after our daugher
from her first day in baby room at just 3 months old, and now on her last day with you in pre-school.
Not only do you do an amazing job with the little ones, you also give support on a daily basis.
We will miss you all greatly and wish you all well for the future. Just wanted to say a big thank you.'