Valentines Nursery

2 Ingleby Road, Ilford IG1 4RY
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9.5 70 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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Care Provided by Valentines Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Whizzkids UK Ltd
  • 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
  • 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

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Valentines Nursery Reviews (70)

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Valentines Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.515) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Valentines Nursery has 70 reviews.

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Review from Maryam (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, very clean and love the communication between parent and keyworker about my child's daily activities.
Up to date diary inputs as well. I feel at ease knowing my child is in good hands.

Reply from Ruby Patel at Valentines Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to post your review and provide us with your positive feedback. Much appreciation - Ruby Patel (Manager).


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Review from Mervish (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Valentines Nursery in August 2018 at 10 months old. It took me several weeks of research and several nursery visits until I found them and the second I walked in I knew that they were the right choice for my baby. She loves every second she spends there and it has a very visible
and positive effect on her with her development improving day by day. Such lovely, friendly and smiley staff. Very warm family environment and all kids are taken care off individually and equally. Glad to be part of Valentines Nursery.

Reply from Ruby Patel at Valentines Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback. Best wishes- Ruby Patel (Manager).


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Review from Tayyab B (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this nursery when she was 11 months old. I am glad I chose this nursery the staff are very approachable. My child is growing into a strong independent child she loves and enjoys her time at nursery.
Have had no issues or complaints.

Reply from Ruby Patel at Valentines Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are pleased that you are happy with our service. Regards


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Review from Esther V (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Nursery is extremely child focused and my daughter has thrived in the stimulating, caring environment at Valentines. The owner has a key understanding of early years development and progress and this is reflected in the routine of my child’s day. Staff are clearly committed to helping children progress
and build strong relationships.

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager/Owner at Valentines Nursery

Thank you very much for your positive feedback and for taking the time to write your review. It is a pleasure to be able to support you as a family. Best regards, Ruby.


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Review from Agnieszka M (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, always happy to tell you how the day was in the nursery. The manager always finds time for a meeting when I have requested one, and helped me to deal with my child's diet. My child's clothes and her toys always were put in the bag at the end of the day; nothing ever got lost. No accidents
or injury. I am confident I chose the best nursery in the area and if I have another child, I would choose Valentines Nursery. Big thank you to the staff, they are doing an amazing job.

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. It is a pleasure to be able to support you and your daughter, whom we thoroughly enjoy having with us. Best wishes, Ruby.


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Review from Manal S (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined Valentines Nursery in September 2017 and he absolutely loves it there! The staff are very friendly and approachable and the facilities are excellent. My son has been at Valentines Nursery for almost a year and I have seen an exceptional amount of progress in his learning. His speech has
improved dramatically, he is more creative, confident and has a greater understanding of the world. I am regularly given updates on his progress and the activities that he took part in during the day. I really cannot recommend this nursery enough, the staff have been absolutely amazing! You can see why they have been awarded 'outstanding' by Ofsted!

Reply from Ruby Patel at Valentines Nursery

Thank you Manal for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am so pleased that your son has been really happy here and has made such excellent progress. We wish him every success as he moves on towards the next stage of his learning journey at school. Best wishes - Manager.


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Review from Sam W (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with such a kind approach to children. I love the supportive ethos and the focus on play and confidence / social development. My girl loves it there.

Reply from Ruby Patel at Valentines Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are so pleased your lovely daughter has settled in so nicely with us.
Best wishes- Manager


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Review from Jaspreet K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery for 2 years now and she loves it, recently her younger brother started nursery and he has settled in just fine. I have seen my children change and develop their own personality and they love going to nursery to see their friends and the staff. They have a built
a good relationship with all the staff members and the best thing is that the staff members also build a relationship with the parents. It feels like we've known everyone for ages and they always remember even the smallest details. An amazing nursery and amazing staff = A happy mummy.

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Review from Raj B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children went to Valentines Nursery and I would highly recommend this nursery. Both my children have enjoyed themselves tremendously, learnt loads through active play, activities and have gained lots of confidence. The staff are outstanding and have shown so much care. Valentines Nursery provides
a homely environment creating a very safe environment for the children. I would like to say thank you to all the staff for being so great.

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery

Thank you very much for your feedback and kind comments. It has been an absolute pleasure for us to have been able to work with you as a family over the years with your two children. We wish you all the very best. Kind regards - Ruby Patel & Staff.


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Review from Nav S (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been awarded 'outstanding' and it really lives up to this well-deserved title.


My daughter has been at this nursery just over 1.5 years and I have been so happy with quality of care she receives.


The staff are amazing and very friendly. Most of the staff have been working at

the nursery for a long time (10years+) and that to me speaks volumes. The staff must be managed well for some staff to stay this long with one organisation.


My daughter is happy at the nursery and has learned and progressed tremendously. I'm so happy with how far she has come, I couldn't ask for more. Nothing is ever too much to ask for this nursery. They go above and beyond. I feel confident in leaving my child at the nursery knowing she will be well looked after for the day. Staff are so good with her and she even talks about the staff when she gets home.


I would highly recommend and this nursery will give your child a good foundation to progress successfully onto school.


Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery

We are so pleased to be able to support both of your children and to be able to work with you as a family. Thank you so much for your very kind comments and in taking the time to review us. Parental feedback is extremely valuable to us and we welcome your views. Best wishes- Ruby Patel & staff.


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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with the care our children have received at Valentines Nursery. My two boys are well settled and enjoy their time at the nursery. Their key workers have been brilliant and they have kept us regularly informed about how the boys are doing. I would definitely recommend Valentines
to other parents.

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review. It is an absolute pleasure for us to be able to work in positive partnership with you and your family to look after both of your children. Best wishes - Ruby Patel.


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Review from Fatima (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband and I are extremely thankful to the staff at Valentines for supporting our daughter through the stages of her development. We're regularly updated on how she is doing and about the different things that she takes part in at the nursery. We feel she has already made heaps of progress due to
the commitment from the staff. We would highly recommend Valentines!

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery

Thank you very much for your kind comments and valuable feedback. It is a pleasure to be able to support your daughter and work with you as a family. Best wishes- Ruby Patel


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Review from Viktorija B (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Valentines nursery! My daughter is going there with a big smile! Lovely staff, lots of activities for kids to learn skills, great communication with parents.

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery

Thank you very much for your kind comments and in taking the time to post a review. It a a pleasure for us to be able to work with your daughter and your family. Best wishes.


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Review from Ema (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is always coming home happy, she loves her key worker, when I take her home she always tells me how busy she was and I can see she's learning a lot. The whole team is lovely.

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery

We are so pleased to hear that your daughter enjoys being at our nursery so much. It is a pleasure to be able to work with you as a family. Best regards.


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Review from Sajeev (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Valentines Nursery is professionally managed and personalised attention is given to each child, keeping in mind every individual is different from each other and they have different needs and capabilities.

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We enjoy being able to support your child and work in partnership with you as a family to do so. Best wishes.


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Review from Haya (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 14 month old baby started going to Valentine’s nursery a little over a month ago and by now I feel happy and confident leaving him there. All the members of the staff worked very hard helping him settle. They also are very sensitive to each child’s personality which is something every parent wants
when they are away from their child. I would highly recommend Valentine’s nursery to all those looking for a friendly environment where the child can learn easily.

Reply from Ruby Patel, Manager at Valentines Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. It is a pleasure for us to be able to support you and your child and we thoroughly enjoy being able to work in positive partnership with you to do so. Best wishes, Valentines Nursery


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Review from Mohamed Z A (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2017
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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 future. Best Wishes from Ruby Patel & all the staff at Valentines Nursery.


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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2017
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.515)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.515) out of 10 for Valentines Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) 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:

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

    The Average Rating of 4.940 for Valentines Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (80 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.94

  • 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 4.575 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:

    • 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 = 3.7

    • 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 40 number of registered child places is 8. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 8 = 0.875

  • 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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