Queens Nursery & Pre School

170-174 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BD
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9.2 77 Reviews
  • Queens Nursery & Pre School, Buckhurst Hill
Queens Nursery and Pre School is an Ofsted Outstanding (June 2019) nursery in the heart of the Buckhurst Hill community. It is located on Buckhurst Hill High Street and Princes Road, just a five-minute walk from the Central Line Tube Station.

The nursery offers age-appropriate rooms and a large and small garden for children to explore. Each room is resourced with natural age-specific equipment to meet the children's developmental needs. The nursery follows the EYFS curriculum for the children to meet early learning goals before the transition to school.

Queens Nursery has excellent links with the local schools in the area. The teachers come in for stay and play sessions and take part in visits to schools for the children to ease their transition.

The nursery is also in the heart of the community and takes part in regular outings in the local area to local shops, restaurants, florist, doctors surgery, train station, pharmacy and dental surgery. Weekly forest school session is also undertaken by the forest trained team members.

There are daily extra-curricular activities for children to enjoy hosted by specialist teachers:

Monday - Yoga
Tuesday - Lingotots - French
Wednesday - Bongalong Music
Thursday - Phonics with Robot Reg
Friday - Super Star Sports

The nursery also welcomes regular visitors such as animal experiences, people that help the community such as fire fighters and guide dogs as well as parent partners who share with the children.

The online Famly learning app allows parents to track children's nursery life and development from the app and communicate directly with team members as well as uploading observations and photos from home.

Parents are actively involved in the nursery through constant communication and regular parent events.

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Care Provided by Queens Nursery & Pre School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kayleigh McAllister (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 1 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Queens Nursery & Pre School

  • £92-£95 per day

  • The nursery offers full day care with sessions from 7:30-6:30 or 8:00-6:00.
  • Parking

  • Parking is available either out on the main road or behind the nursery in their car park.


Queens Nursery & Pre School Reviews (77)

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Queens Nursery & Pre School has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.246) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Queens Nursery & Pre School has 77 reviews.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We waited a long time to get a place at the nursery, and I am so pleased we finally did. My daughter has been thriving in this fantastic place. The staff, quality of activities, food, setting and engagement with parents is exceptional. We feel really lucky!

Reply from Kayleigh McAllister, Manager at Queens Nursery & Pre School

Thank you very much for your kind comments. It is a pleasure having her here, and she has settled in so well.


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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Queens Nursery now for nearly 2-years since transitioning from the baby nursery and always comes out happy and looking forward to going in next! She enjoys the specialist teacher sessions such as yoga, in particular, and the outdoor trips they go on as well. She has gained such
confidence and independence since being there as staff fully supports you in all the key milestones as well. I have always felt happy and safe leaving my daughter in their care as all staff are so friendly and develop key relationships with the children to understand each child as an individual as all their needs are different.

Reply from Kayleigh McAllister, Manager at Queens Nursery & Pre School

Thank you for the lovely comments. It is a delight having her at the nursery and watching her take part in all of the wonderful activities.


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Review from Anna K (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Queens Nursery, she has lots of friends there and enjoys the activities. I really appreciated the effort that the nursery puts into organising different types of trips and activities for children and also their effort to involve parents. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They
are also great at teaching and preparing children for school. My daughter can now write her name and she is very good at counting. They also talk about different topics like space, recycling and the environment. I like the nursery initiative to show the local community to children as well. The only drawback of this nursery is the fees, which steadily go up every year by a substantial amount.

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Review from Jess K (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Queens Nursery for around 9-months now. We continue to be incredibly impressed and feel so lucky that he is somewhere that genuinely cares about him and his development. He absolutely loves it. Not only is the nursery incredibly creative and thoughtful when it comes to the activities
they do, but I am also envious of his day as it seems so fun. The team are so lovely, patient, welcoming and caring. The take-home activities are well thought out too, and the nursery itself just has a lovely feel to it. It's a very well-rounded pre-school experience and we are so grateful to them all. He calls his key worker his best friend, which says it all. Thank you for everything you do!

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Review from Samantha A (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The most fantastic nursery with a wonderful team! The team are so attentive and creative and my daughter absolutely loves going in. The team also make a huge effort to keep parents updated and involved in nursery activities, which is so lovely. I feel like the experiences at nursery are imaginative
and engaging, as well as having incredible people to come into the nursery too to update on whether it be their jobs or real-life experiences. I feel like the team goes above and beyond to make it educational but fun for the children and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!

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Review from Dian M (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Throughout the month of March, my daughter had a few ups and downs with her health and as she has a pre-existing health condition we’re always quite wary when she gets unwell in any way. Queens Nursery is always so attentive and vigilant if they notice even the littlest thing, and has notified me as
a courtesy to let me know. In particular, since my daughter has been with them, her key workers have all been amazing and formed really strong relationships with her, and she is so comfortable being around all three of them. Since joining around a year ago she has come on in leaps and bounds with her speech, writing and general manners and behaviour, and I couldn’t thank the nursery more for their part in that! Overall, a massive thank you to all the staff there, and it’ll be a sad day when we have to move on!

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Review from Aimee S (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Queens Nursery is amazing, I feel so happy and comfortable with my boys attending this nursery. They always come out of nursery spotless, happy and excited to tell me about their day. All of the staff members are happy, friendly and hardworking. I feel so confident in all of the staff there and that
is invaluable. The activities they do with the children are amazing, they think of everything for every child's interest! I love Queens Nursery. Thank you for making my boys so happy.

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Review from Sian I (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed with Queens Nursery - the staff are wonderful and so attentive with the children. The activities are varied and there’s lots of space/toys/books for the children to play with. Our daughter has really grown in confidence since attending. We would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Donna S (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t recommend this nursery more. The staff are caring and have a genuine interest for the children’s learning. Such a lovely place for children to prepare them for school. I will be sending my younger child here too!

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Review from Victoria R (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the years that my son attended Queens nursery, he developed into a thriving, confident and intelligent boy. The staff genuinely care about the children and are always thinking of how to make their days full and fun. What they lack in outdoor space they make up for in terms of the schedule of activities
and outside walks etc. The children have strong bonds with their caretakers and with each other. It has been a very happy experience to attend Queens and has set my son up wonderfully for school.

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Review from James G (Father of Child) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since he was two and has come in leaps and bounds. He is excited to leave me at the gate and never wants to leave in the evening. The staff plan amazing things for the kids to do each month, and there is always something going on. Best nursery around, by far.

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Review from Debbie B (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of my kids have attended Queens, and I honestly will be sad when the last one graduates this year. Queens has become a part of our family, and the team are excellent! They made the Coronavirus period easy and seamless for the children, always adhering to guidelines and supporting the children with
handwashing. All of my kids left for school with a core group of friends that they met at Queens. They are eager and ready for the transition to school thanks to the brilliant work of the team.

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Review from Monica M (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel so fortunate to have gotten a spot in this nursery. We entrust them to take care of our daughter without a single worry. The environment and activities are very stimulating and varied, ranging from den building or painting in the forest, to science experiments, to observing the lifecycle of
a banana and a butterfly. Our daughter is looking forward to going to nursery every day and at home, she talks about her day with great enthusiasm.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Queens Nursery from the ages of about 18 months right through to school, my youngest starts in September. They have both loved their time at Queens Nursery and I have been very happy with the standard of care and education the setting provides. My children formed great
bonds with their key workers and the other members of staff in their rooms, and they made good friendships that carried through into primary school. I’ve also been impressed by the specialist teachers, the focus on a healthy lifestyle, the local trips and the animal experiences offered, which I feel are well worth the fees when I see the benefits to the children.

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Review from Michelle K (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but good things to say about this nursery. It has offered my daughter a caring and engaging environment to grow in and she absolutely loves her days there. The staff in Grasshoppers go out of their way to include my daughter and keep us up to date with her development. The additional
classes and day trips out now that things have returned to some normality are a particular plus point.

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Review from Priya M (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Queens is an amazing nursery. Both my children have attended Queens and are now thriving. My youngest is starting school in September and we will be so sad to leave. The teachers are excellent support pillars, always smiling and encouraging the children and nothing is too much to ask. We have had an
amazing experience and I would not hesitate in recommending Queen's for your child.

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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has thrived at Queen’s baby and then Queen’s Nursery. She’s always so happy to go in and she gets so much out of her time there. The staff are incredible and go the extra mile to ensure the children are happy which increases their confidence and in turn increases their engagement in the
activities organised for them each day. The variety of specialist classes and the nutritious/diverse meals provided are also fantastic.

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Review from Penny J (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the Queens group since baby nursery and had a wonderful experience throughout. The team are fantastic in each room and my son has come on leaps and bounds in the time he has spent there, so far. Great activities, both fun and educational, would highly recommend.

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Review from Alk A (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always very impressed with the amount the children do and the number of updates received. The various external activities are also very good and varied. Also very impressed in the manner they have continued to operate throughout the pandemic and adjust accordingly as and when needed.

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Review from Jenny S (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Queens Pre School since she was 2.5 years and was with Queens Baby Nursery for 18 months before that. As a working mum, I cannot fault Queens for the way they have cared for my daughter in my absence. The ladies that work at the nursery form such special bonds with the children
and make them feel safe and loved. There are always lots of exciting activities planned, trips out and a great food menu with the older children being allowed to help make bread and smoothies. I could not recommend Queens highly enough and I will really miss everyone when we start school. They have given my daughter an excellent foundation for school and learning and I am very grateful.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.246)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.246) out of 10 for Queens 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 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 4.963 for Queens Nursery & Pre School is calculated as follows: ( (79 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.963

  • 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 4.283 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Queens Nursery & Pre School 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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.583

  • 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 (10)

Kayleigh

Kayleigh McAllister

Job Title: Nursery Coordinator

Joined: 2016

Kayleigh is the Nursery Coordinator and Nursery Manager.
She has been working with the Children-First company for over six years and she supports all three nurseries in providing an outstanding learning environment for children.


Alexandria

Alexandria Swan

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Alex is our Queens Nursery Deputy Manager.


She has over 10 years of childcare experience and is also our health and safety lead. She works with our management team to create a nursery environment in which children are confident, settled and happy.


Katie

Katie Walls

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Katie is the Deputy Manager of Queens Pre-School.


Katie is a very experienced practitioner who uses her experience to provide excellent experiences for children in the nursery.


Bethany

Bethany Howard

Job Title: Junior Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Bethany is a skilled level 3 practitioner who has led our Preschool room for many years. Bethany runs our preschool enrichment programme and leads school readiness and transitions. She organises visits from local schools and teachers to support the children in the next stage of learning.


Georgia

Georgia Walker

Job Title: Junior Deputy Manager and Room Leader

Joined: 2016

Georgia is an exceptional level 3 practitioner in our Butterflies room. She sets up exciting activities daily to spark awe and wonder in children's learning.


Frankie

Frankie Live Bright Yoga

Job Title: Yoga Teacher

Baby Yoga and Yoga lessons offer children opportunities to take part in a range of large and new Yoga movements and is led by a qualified Yoga teacher. Children enjoy moving, breathing and stretching and trying new Yoga positions with the support of Nursery workers and the Yoga teacher, whilst listening to sounds, music, nursery rhymes or pretending to be animals. The children benefit from opportunities to explore being calm too. Yoga practice encourages early mindfulness in children’s development which leads to enhanced wellbeing.


Mandy

Mandy Lingotots

Job Title: French Teacher

Lingotots is a multi award winning and accredited children’s French programme which the children really enjoy. Classes are interactive and fun, yet based on sound educational research. Learning is through songs, stories, games, drama and play. During Lingotots lessons 100% French is spoken, but due to the teachers skills and expertise everyone understands. The lessons are carefully planned and led by expert teachers and engage children to learn French using a carefully tried and tested methodology with visuals and actions whilst learning nursery rhymes, colours, key words, movements and body part names in French.


Fiona

Fiona Bongalong

Job Title: Music and Make Believe Teacher

Bongalong provides fun and engaging singing, dance and drama sessions for the children to enjoy together whilst at Nursery. These stimuli in the early years of children’s lives ensure development of creativity along with costumes and props to enhance creativity development. Proper musical instruments are used to create quality, unique sounds for “A little piece of theatre every week.” The highly experienced teachers encourage musicality in children by offering experiences of new sounds and rhythm. Songs and rhymes support speech and language development. Action songs and movement support co-ordination. Musical games encourage listening skills and exploration of instruments supports listening skills of sounds and effect. The sessions support all children in group activity developing confidence, communication and social skills in the children.


Rachel

Rachel Robot Reg

Job Title: Phonics with Robot Reg

Our Robot Reg teacher delivers a fun filled, confidence building, active and educational class, by teaching early phonics. Phonics is the cornerstone of success in all subjects, and is taught in such a fabulously fun way that children don’t even realise that they’re learning! The lessons gives children a real head start! Phonics is the method used in UK schools to teach reading and writing. My Minis sessions are for ages 1 - 2.5 and the Preschool sessions are for ages 2.5 - 5. Phonics with Robot Reg is the brainchild of sisters Charlie Day and Alex Burnside. Alex, a former primary school teacher with 10 years, experience in Early Years, created the classes with the aim to equip pre-schoolers with the phonics skills to open up a world of literacy to them and to ensure that they are ready as they begin their reading and writing journey at school.


Deborah

Deborah Mears

Job Title: Drama Teacher

A Little Dramatic is a fun, highly engaging class for children aged 3-5, that educates and provides great opportunities for your child to develop through Drama.


Run by Deborah Mears, Primary Drama Officer for National Drama with over 15 years teaching experience.


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