Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

114 Huntsman Road, Hainault, Ilford IG6 3SY
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9.9 62 Reviews
  • Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school, Ilford
Kindred Hainault nursery team are passionate about sparking children’s imagination, creativity
and curiosity.

This is why here at Kindred Hainault they inspire children with the use of natural and real life resources to enhance children’s imagination through play.

Kindred Hainault has three rooms and lots of outside garden spaces along with a free flow
classroom. The gardens consist of soft grass play surfacing, built in sand pits, room to ride bikes and cars and planting areas.

At Kindred Hainault, they personally understand what it is to be a parent during this magical
time. They create meaningful relationships with every parent so you will never miss an opportunity to share in the joy of your child’s learning and developmental moments.

Care Provided by Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Tayler (Senior Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (62)

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Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school has 62 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Kindred for the past 18 months and I have been really impressed by the care he gets here. He has close relationships with lots of the staff, who have really helped to settle him when he joined and when he moved up to the next class. He has a lovely set of friends and is showing
good development in all areas. He eats well (amazing chef!) and the staff update me regularly. He often says he wants to go to nursery! I feel that I have chosen the best possible nursery for him and he is thriving!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff! My elder daughter was going there and she absolutely loved it, especially the preschool team. My younger one has medical issues and everyone is really supportive and doing their best to support her. I love the communication between the the teachers/admin staff and the parents, I get
updates and reports constantly that puts my mind in ease.

Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how much the team have supported your daughter and her medical conditions; We work hard to ensure that every child's individual needs are catered for and as a family you feel supported by knowing we are here for you. We love how our app can keep you updated throughout the day of everything your children are up too, from mealtimes to sharing those wonderful awe and wonder moments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have sent my son to this nursery. He was very happy with the staff in the preschool room. He has built lovely relationships with the other children. The staff are lovely and are amazing and I would recommend as my child loves the ladies in the room they are so caring and loving. Also they make fresh
meals and my boy loves the food the chef great too!

Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased how happy you are with the team at Kindred Hainault, they work so hard to build relationships with all the children and their parents too. We are glad you like the meals we think they are super yummy too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has been the first and last nursery I have been visiting before my son started nursery. From the moment I went in, I knew this is the one!
My son loves this nursery, it has not been even one day, to refuse to go, and it is been 2 years now.
I am so happy about this, and now my daughter is in there
as well!
Cannot be more happier for the love and care, and for all the skills that my son gained is in this nursery!
Also, the admin team is extremely supportive!
I am very grateful for all this!
Thank you all for your hard work!
I definitely will recommend it!

Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We always say to parents that you just know when you have found the right nursery for your family and we are so pleased you picked Kindred Hainault, it's a beautiful home from home nursery and we are so pleased you can see how much both your little ones are loved are cared for. We always ensure that we get to know each child and their Indvidual needs and plan activities full of awe and wonder. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment I stepped into the nursery, I was greeted with warmth and kindness by every member of the staff. Their genuine enthusiasm and commitment to creating a positive environment made our twin girls feel right at home. Throughout their time at the nursery, our daughters have thrived in every
imaginable way, growing into confident and independent individuals while forming meaningful friendships. The diverse activities offered cater to their interests, allowing them to choose freely and learn something new each day. I have always felt welcomed and valued by the nursery community, with every request met attentively. Special thanks to three members of staff in particular and the entire team for their role in our daughters' lives. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery for its nurturing environment and positive impact on our family's journey. Thank you for providing such a wonderful place for our girls to grow and thrive.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review. It is very much appreciated and we thank you for allowing us to be a part of your little ones early years journey and for being a part of our Kindred family. Here's to them continuing to grow and thrive with us as we create moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school since he was 1 year old (he is now 3) and from day one, I have felt he was in very safe hands. The staff are warm and understanding (I was very nervous post-pandemic about being away from him and they were so good about keeping me updated
and listening to our needs) and they get to know the children so well. My son has been slow with his speech and they're very supportive with and invested in his speech development. He's also made some great friends and always comes home a happy boy. I would highly recommend Kindred Hainault!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review. It is very much appreciated and we thank you for allowing us to be a part of your little one's early years journey and for being a part of our Kindred family. Here's to them continuing to grow and thrive with us as we create moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent place. The staff are amazing. Five years before my eldest one went to this nursery, she enjoyed going to the nursery every day, with no complaint at all, after five years I have chosen them again for my little one. I will strongly recommend it.

Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for choosing us not just once but twice, we feel very honoured to be a part of both your children's nursery journeys. It's lovely to hear how your daughter enjoyed coming to our nursery which is why you have chosen us again for your youngest, we are sure they are enjoying it just as much as their big sister did 5 years ago. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The boys have loved Kindred since we moved them from a different placement. There is such a difference in how children are interacted with and parents, can't fault anything about this nursery! All staff are amazing and friendly. The boys have come along so much with learning since starting here and
will be sad to be leaving here and starting school.

Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

We are so pleased to hear you can see your children have come on with their learning since starting here at Kindred Hainault. We get to know each child and their individual personalities to ensure we can support them throughout their nursery journey as each child is different. We create learning opportunities based on their interests to encourage those amazing awe and wonder moments. Thank you for choosing us and we wish your child all the luck in the world when starting school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am pleased with the nursery because they are immaculate and the staff very friendly and polite. My daughter is thrilled and excited to go to the nursery because the staff are amazing and they are doing their job properly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Kindred Hainault for 1 year now. The staff have all been so friendly and helpful. My son took a while to settle as it's his first time away from me and the staff have all been very accommodating and compassionate to help him to adjust. He is now very settled and loves his time
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter moved to Kindred just over a year ago as her original nursery closed down with only a week's notice, and we cannot thank the team there enough for making the process so simple as well as providing a superb daily experience for her.
The range of activities they provide is exceptional through
both their lovely in-house team as well as outside people who come in for specific activities (football coaches, etc).
The two gardens, in particular, mean that our very outdoorsy daughter comes home both happy and exhausted - a great combination.
The in-house chef means we have no worries at all about her diet and often puts our own cooking to shame, as we are reminded by our little one.
Feedback and response times through the app are exceptional, and the management team are nothing but helpful when it comes to the administration and behind-the-scenes stuff. It seems no request is too much when it comes to our daughter's requirements.
I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. It is a pleasure to have both you and your daughter be part of our Kindred family at Hainault. We love what we do and we're so pleased you do too. Being a part of a little one's early years journey is such a privilege, and we aim to use all of our facilities here to ensure your daughter creates many moments of awe and wonder so she can grow and thrive. We shall pass your compliments on to our chef. We love our accredited menus and how much the children enjoy the meals. Our app is invaluable in being able to communicate with you as a parent, and we know that it is paramount that you have as much information as you can on your little girl's day and make her learning journey fun.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing members of staff and services. Our experience started a little bad in the way that our little one didn’t want to stay at school, but the members of the staff were very kind and patient with our little one. Really amazing services; I couldn’t be more thankful as our little one loves to go there!

Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind review. During our settling-in process, it is not uncommon for children to not want to leave their parents, we always go at both your and your child's pace to ensure the transition goes smoothly. We are so pleased to hear how kind and patient the staff were with your little one during this time and by being supported by our team your now son loves coming to the nursery. Thank you for choosing us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We placed our daughter with Kindred Hainault in the baby room after our previous nursery was closed after an Ofsted inspection. As you can imagine, we were very nervous to start again with a new nursery having not had a great first experience. Our daughter has flourished - she’s moved from baby room
to tots and is now in pre-school. Her confidence has grown tenfold; she is so excited to attend 3.5 days a week; they are involved in and learn so much - it just amazes me! The staff are fantastic; I literally cannot fault them, and the manager is so warm and friendly; she always has time for parents and puts us at ease when our daughter started with Kindred. Two ladies in the preschool room arrange and partake in so many activities for the children, The chef is so kind, and the children have a vast range of food to eat and healthy snacks to keep them going. I couldn’t recommend Kindred Hainault enough - my only regret is that we didn’t place her there in the beginning!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My oldest daughter went from age 1 to pre-school and she loved it there. She learnt so much and was well prepared for school thanks to the team at Kindred Hainaut.
My youngest is currently there at the moment and they are very loving and caring and completely zoned into what your child needs. My daughter
loves it and all the staff, I am so grateful for the love and support they have shown both of them. I would not send my children anywhere else.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
We love what we do and we're so pleased you do as well. At Kindred, we're one big family and we care for all our children as if they were our own. We encourage them to create moments of awe and wonder using their imaginations, creativity and curiosity and it's through these that we can help them to grow and thrive. We strive to provide the best early years foundation and provide the best environment within our Kindred family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest attended this nursery a few years ago and I just knew that I would do the same for my youngest. The staff at this nursery are all so kind and attentive, nothing is too much for them. As they always do their best to assist you. The girls in the baby's room are so lovely, the level of care,
effort, and development they have put in for my youngest has been amazing.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
It's always the best accolade we can be given when a parent registers a sibling with us. We love being able to share in all our little ones' development and guide them to grow and thrive through helping them to create moments of awe and wonder using their imaginations, creativity and curiosity. We are always here for all our families if you need anything.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend! My son was in preschool and now my daughter attends too. She loves to be in the nursery. Friendly staff, good care for the children, excellent preparation for the next stage - reception!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
It's always wonderful for the team to hear how well the parents think they are doing and it's a great accolade when siblings come and join the Kindred family too. All our little ones are such individuals and we have to give them the opportunities through, curiosity, creativity and imagination to create moments of awe and wonder in order for them to grow, develop and thrive. We find this to be a great foundation for their next adventures.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with my toddlers progression so far. She looks forward to her nursery sessions and thoroughly enjoys her time interacting with other children. She has been looked after well and the staff are wonderful.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
All the team at Kindred Hainault will be so pleased to read that both you and your daughter are happy in their care. If she looks forward to coming then that's amazing and we love helping her create moments of awe and wonder in order for her to develop, grow and thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery every morning and I think this the best review for the nursery, as this means that they are doing a great job of entertaining and teaching the kids.
I get updates from them from time to time on how my child is doing and what new things they are learning there which
is great.
Overall, as parents, we are quite happy with the nursery, the teachers, the chef and the entire staff.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review. The team at Kindred Hainault all work so hard and tirelessly to ensure all our children are cared for as our own. We are a family here at Kindred and it makes us so pleased that you and your little one are happy with the care, teaching, food and overall feel of our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My small has been at this nursery for nearly a year now and I am thrilled with the care, attention and learning opportunities that are available.
Firstly the staff are extremely friendly, caring and knowledgable. I have found them to be honest and reassuring when discussing issues of concern. They
have created an excellent learning environment through play and my small has quickly and happily adapted to the daily routine the nursery has in place. Small is even learning some Makaton/British Sign Lanauage there.
The food is prepped on-site and is home-cooked and nutritious. They have excellent procedures in place for those with allergies and intolerances which are reviewed on a regular basis.
The safeguarding procedures and set-up are second to none. They are quick to inform parents of any incidences and their record-taking is meticulous.
This was one of the few nurseries that has a separate outside space for each of the rooms. The children have unrestricted access to this space rain or shine!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
All the team at Kindred Hainault will be so pleased to read your kind words. We pride ourselves on being the best we can and this helps that we see ourselves as one big happy family, children, parents and staff. The correct procedures are put in place by our management team and these are upheld. Communication is key and as long as the line is kept open then we find everyone is content, especially our little ones. Our app helps with this and please don't forget that it is two-way. Our home-cooked menus are developed to be nutritious, healthy and balanced in order to fuel growth and development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery! Very happy with the baby room staff - always very bubbly and really good at communicating with us. My daughter comes home very happy, as did my son when he attended two years ago.
The staff are very friendly and supportive of our routines and wishes. They update the phone app throughout
the day, which allows me to check in and see what my child has been up to.
The baby room is a good-sized room with access to the garden. Although we noticed some of the facilities in the garden are becoming a little dated and are in need of a refresh.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review.
We are one big happy family here at Kindred Hainault and we're pleased that you can feel this with how happy both your children have been/are with us in our home-from-home environment. You as their parents know them best so we will always endeavour to follow your wishes and home routine so that they are settled and happy. We love our app and find it a great way to communicate. Don't forget you can upload activities too and show us what you've been up to whilst at home. Thank you for your comments on our outdoor equipment, this is on your list with our facilities manager and will be dealt with in due course.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.888)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10 for Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.950 for Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (171 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.95

  • b) 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 4.938 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.938

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Sarah

Sarah Tayler

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager

Joined: 2009

I have worked for the company for over 17 years. In that time, I have managed 5 of our nurseries and have a passion for the continuous professional development of our team, both here at Kindred Hainault and for rest of the Kindred group.
I hold a Diploma Level 4 in Childcare


Emily

Emily Goldsmith

Job Title: Assistant Manager

She has worked for the company for 10 years and has taken on many roles within that time across many of the settings. Emily has a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and as well as this being a passion, she loves art and travel.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Kindred Hainault Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Ilford?

3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.