Valentines Nursery

2 Ingleby Road, Ilford IG1 4RY
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9.5 74 Reviews
  • Valentines Nursery, Ilford
Valentines Nursery is an Ofsted-awarded 'Outstanding' nursery (March 2017 & December 2022) that offers full-day care and part-time sessional care for 40 children aged from birth to five years.

They offer a "home from home" warm and friendly environment where children are supported to thrive, developing a broad range of skills both educationally and within their social and emotional realm, successfully supported from the secure base of a nurturing relationship between Key Person and child. (Ofsted 2022).

The nursery successfully completed the Quilt (Quality Assurance in Learning and Teaching) scheme in 2008, receiving the highest level of credit in all nine modules, and continues to work in strong positive partnership with the London Borough of Redbridge to deliver the highest possible standards of childcare, achieving a Healthy Early Years London (bronze) Award in 2019. The Senior Manager is an experienced, qualified Early Years teacher with Early Years Professional Status and the highly skilled and experienced Manager has achieved a degree in Early Years.

The nursery thinks about children as unique individuals, each with their own valuable contributions to make, and thus tailors the highest-quality provision to meet their needs as fully as possible, allowing them to blossom as they should.

Experienced and expert Staff know that the first five years of a child's life are formative and therefore the key to a successful life trajectory. The nursery also understands that this is best achieved when children are happy, secure, healthy, resilient, and thoughtfully supported every day to develop a life-long thirst for learning and discovery through a stimulating and appropriately challenging curriculum.

Staff expertly support children to become self-confident, resilient, and independent. They are extremely well prepared for the next stages of their education. (Ofsted 2022).
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Whizzkids UK Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Ruby Patel & Amarjeet Channa (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please get in touch with the nursery for more info

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Statutory Holidays

Valentines Nursery Reviews (74)

9.5

Valentines Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.527) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Valentines Nursery has 74 reviews.

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Review from Mohamed Z A (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since joining Valentines Nursery my son has developed in so many ways. He is more confident and balanced.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We thoroughly enjoy being able to support your son and work in positive partnership with you as a family. Best wishes.
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Review from Pritpal D (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Valentines Nursery. All three of my children have been very fortunate to be in a friendly environment where safety and security are paramount. Individual care is given to each child and needs are catered for. My boys were always eager to go time and time again. The friendly,
personal service and care for the kids is evident. The environment is well thought through and children are always offered the best activities to develop key skills that I have not been able to do at home. I always questioned the staff who consistently were helpful and were always adapting to the needs of my children and giving and excellent service.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Dear Pritpal, thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was an absolute pleasure for us to have been able to care for your children. We wish you and your family all the very best for the…read more
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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Valentines Nursery has been really welcoming for our child and she has adjusted soon and well with the caretakers. She has been playing and learning a lot since she's started going and now she looks forward to going there.
It has been only a few months but we already like it as parents, that our
child has settled well and is taken care of while we are away.
A big thumbs up to the whole team.
Would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery in this area.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is an absolute pleasure to be able to look after your daughter and to be working in partnership with you.
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Review from Gary M (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's comforting for us as parents to not only see that our daughter is growing and learning at this nursery but that she is genuinely keen to go there every day. She really enjoys her time there. Staff take excellent care of her and keep us informed of everything we might want to know about. Really
pleased we found this nursery - and not surprised it gained an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rating....!
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review. Your kind comments are most appreciated and it continues to be an absolute pleasure for us to be able to care for your daughter. Thank you.
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Review from Shabana Y (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had 3 children attend Valentines Nursery and my son is currently there.


The nursery has always provided excellent care and the staff are brilliant and they aim to work with each child to develop their strengths.


I would definitely recommend Valentines Nursery as it's been a second home

to my children.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
It has been a real pleasure for us to have had the privilege of being able to work with you as a family over the past six years. Thank you for taking the time to review us.
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Review from Kelly (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I chose Valentines Nursery, originally back in 2010, for childcare for my first born. I visited several nurseries, and, Valentines was one of the few where the atmosphere was calm, the children respected and the environment enabling. Despite the Nursery adding an additional hour travel time a day, I
have continued to use them for childcare of two subsequent children. The knowledge that my children are safe and nurtured is invaluable. The core leadership and staff have been consistent over the last 7 years and all new staff employed have shown the same level of commitment and care. The EYFS framework is fully understood and the developmental needs of the children are catered for. There is also an effort to engage parents in their child's time at nursery, e g. the daily communication books, open events and parents evenings. The only downside at the nursery is the smaller than average outdoor area. However, this is fully utilised as well as the nearby Valentines park.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you for your valuable feedback and kind comments. It has been and still is a real pleasure to be able to work with and support you and your family.
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Review from Elizabeth F (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I sent my son, now in reception, to this nursery and now have my daughter is currently there. The attention and care provided to the kids is out of this world. The nursery just feels like a second home! I always tell people about it!
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It has been an absolute pleasure being able to work with both your son and daughter and with you as a family. Much appreciated, Ruby Patel
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Review from Rupesh P (Father of Child) published on 13 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend this nursery! My first daughter attended Valentines Nursery from 2012 to 2014, where she then moved on to Reception Year at primary school. My family moved away from the local Ilford area in 2013. However, we continued to send our first daughter to Valentines Nursery, as the support
and development that this nursery provided was second to none. I have such continued confidence in this nursery that I enrolled my second daughter here in 2015. Since enrolment, my second daughter has developed extremely well. I fully intend to keep my second daughter at Valentines Nursery until 2018, as the nursery’s proven track record will ensure that she is fully prepared for life in Reception Year at primary school.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you very much for your kind comments. It has been a pleasure to have had the opportunity to look after both of your daughters and to be able to work with you as a family. Best wishes, Ruby Patel
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Review from Nirala B (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been there since he was 6 months and I cannot think of better people to care for him.
I have never had to worry that any of the girls will fail him in his needs or that he would not get the attention he needs.
My son will be moving to another nursery soon and I am actually going to miss
the security I felt with having my son there.
Girls are all wonderful with no exceptions!
Word to the manager, she is very professional and able and has sole interest of the children and she cares about her staff.
There is not s high turnover and that speaks volumes.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you for your kind comments. We are sad that due to you moving to a new area, your son will have to move to another setting but we have enjoyed being a valuable part of his earliest years. Best…read more
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Review from Srividya H (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am from India and for past 2 years I stayed in London and sent my daughter to Valentines Nursery. In a few days, I can see gradual growth in my daughter's activities and vocabularies which was tremendous. The key persons and staffs are very friendly. I highly recommend Valentines Nursery Ilford.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review. We enjoyed working in partnership with you to look after your daughter and wish you and your family all the best for the future. Best Wishes,…read more
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Review from Atz M (Father of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fully recommend.Great staff and a safe place to send your little ones.
Staff are polite and well mannered.
Rooms are clean and kept up to high standards.
Lots of activities for your kids to participate in.
Learning is up to standards.
Overall an excellent nursery.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you very much for your kind comments and taking the time to review us.
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Review from Smiya A (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I went to look around the nursery, I knew it was the right place for my child to attend. I had lots of questions and they were answered without any hesitation. The environment is lovely and homely. The staff are amazing and really take the time to get to know your children and work with
them to really help them to shine and turn into amazing little people. They have done amazing work with my little one and for that, I am very thankful. Thank you Valentines Nursery.
Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you very much for your kind comments - Best Wishes, Valentines Nursery
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Review from Nev V (Father of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Valentines nursery has been absolutely outstanding in providing day care nursery services to both my children during the last 3 years.


It is a safe, warm, professional place where children can grow and develop a wide range of skills nurtured by highly skilled staff.


I am really happy with their

service and I would highly recommend it to any parents who would like the best for their children.


Its recent outstanding Ofsted report simply confirmed what I already knew about this fantastic place.


Well done Valentines Nursery!

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery
Thank you very much for your kind comments and for taking the time to review us. Best wishes, Valentines Nursery
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Review from Sadia P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Valentines Nursery since she was 14 months old, she was a shy and a reserved little girl and has grown up to be a confident and mature little madam. The staff show great interest and affection when we arrive each morning, this helps me to feel secure about my child’s welfare
and that I am leaving her in their capable hands. They have given her the very best possible start and prepared her brilliantly for her transition to primary school.


I have been delighted with the care and education my daughter receives and it will be sad to say goodbye this year.


A real little gem of a place, right on our doorstep. Thank you to everyone and keep doing what you are doing!


Thank You Valentines Nursery for helping her grow.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.527)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.527) out of 10 for Valentines Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.952 for Valentines Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (81 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.952
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.575 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Valentines Nursery is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 number of registered child places is 8. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 8 = 0.875
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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