Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

1A Draycot Road, Wanstead, London E11 2NU
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9.9 64 Reviews
  • Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School, London
The nursery is a warm and welcoming environment where the staff are passionate about the mission to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.

By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, Kindred are able to truly enrich a child’s development during 0-5 years.

Not only that but Kindred Wanstead also personally understand what it is to be a parent during this magical time and create meaningful relationships with every parent. Parents will never miss an opportunity to share in the joy of every child’s developmental and learning moments.

Kindred Wanstead is located 2 minutes walk from Wanstead Tube Station. The nursery is set in two home-from-home houses adjacent to the wonderful open space - George Green. Kindred offer exceptional childcare and early years education to children aged from 3 months up to 5 years.

The nursery is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Care Provided by Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Izette Westhuizen (Senior Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • 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
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking
  • There is ample parking at the nursery, along with a good sized buggy store where you can leave your pushchairs.


Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (64)

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Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School has 64 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little son had a great settling time and felt comfortable very very soon. He is excited to go to the nursery every morning and jumps around when we arrive there in the morning.
We fell really safe in the knowledge that our son will receive the best care from two particular staff members and the
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we are very happy to have chosen this nursery for him.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves spending time here. It would be better if they "pretend play" more with life like situations like " at the doctors" or " at the shop" or have to spend time in pretend set ups like kitchens or salons. Hope it will be fun for them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very nervous about my daughter starting nursery but straight away they made us all feel so welcome the support and communication is amazing you are always kept in the loop and updated on your child my daughter loves going to nursery and settled in so quickly because of how great all the staff
are with her and how much they care recently my daughter was in hospital and the nursery went out of their way to call and check in on her which was so lovely and greatly appreciated i would recommend this nursery to everyone they are amazing

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Staff at Kindred Wanstead have been absolutely amazing. My son beams everyday he comes in and the staff are also excited to see him. You can tell they all love what they do and are so communicative with the parents. The weekly news letters are such a jot, because you can also see what your child
will be doing in the future classes as well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had 3 children attend this nursery. My twin boys attended from the age of 1 and the nursery has always been very supportive of their needs. They supported us in obtaining an education plan due to their developmental delay with complete support. They were very good with them and the boys although
nonverbal with high needs really seemed to enjoy attending. They are now at a special needs nursery, but my daughter now attends. She loves every staff member and is very excited to attend every morning. I am very grateful to have found such a supportive and caring environment for my children.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our Kindred family here at Wanstead. We really do see ourselves as one big happy family and as such we care for all our little ones as if they were our own. We want what is best for all our children, and will do all we can to ensure they all receive the best early years journey we can provide. We look forward to helping your daughter to grow and thrive whilst creating moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kindred Wanstead Day Nursery is a brilliant nursery. When we moved to the area, they helped our first son settle in so well and managed his allergies with great care. We're now taking our second child there and they gave me such peace with how they adjusted to his needs and our concerns. Their comms
are A1, staff are super friendly and lovely! I wished they stayed open a bit later but other than that, love them!

Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that the team at Wanstead supported your son to settle into his new environment, especially after moving to the area there must have been a lot of changes happening for your family and we are happy we could help this transition go smoothly. We are very grateful that are sending your second child to the nursery also, how lucky are we to be part of both your children's nursery journeys. Thank you for choosing us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is fairly new to the nursery, has been warmly welcomed and adjusting great to her nursery experience. We believe a large part of this is the great team at Kindred Wanstead Day Nursery and Pre-School. We feel very fortunate to have such a nice place for her to go during the week and we greatly
appreciate all the hard work from the lovely staff!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The management is attentive and always there for you. The staff truly understand the children, making this a great recommendation for anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has had a fantastic experience here this far. All the practitioners are professional and heavily invested the development of the children they work with. We are very happy with the progress our child has made and the effective communication between the nursery and ourselves.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending nursery for just over a month. After the inevitable settling-in period, she has been growing more and more fond of her peers and the lovely team that works there. She is having a blast! We love hearing about what she’s been up to, there is never a dull moment. Returning
to work has been great knowing she is so well looked after by such a lovely team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are lovely, warm and friendly. The facilities are great. There is a good range of activities, toys and a fantastic garden space. My children are really happy. They are really attached to their carers and they have lots of friends and lots of fun!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been super impressed with Kindred Wanstead Day Nursery and Pre-School since our daughter started in January. The staff are so caring, welcoming and warm, it didn’t take long for our daughter to settle in. Communication is great, we love the photo updates. We feel very comfortable that our daughter
is in very capable and safe hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Kindred Wanstead Day Nursery and Pre-School, ages 18 months and 4 years old. The care and management are brilliant, everyone is so kind and both my children absolutely love it there. The teams have been so supportive and communication is great. The updates are brilliant and I
can see how much learning they are doing. The garden space is lovely and big, with lots of different areas to play in. I would recommend Kindred to anyone in the area, I think it is a brilliant nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child thoroughly enjoys attending Kindred Wanstead Day Nursery and Pre-School. He has been attending since 2022 and it has been really wonderful to see him grow as he progresses through the different stages at nursery.
There’s a clear curriculum and focus weeks which provide me with invaluable
feedback on how he is learning, progressing, any improvement areas and a plan of action on how they will support him.
I love the app the staff use to keep us updated throughout the day and communication is brilliant - any question or query is no problem and staff are always willing to help. The nursery is spacious and garden space is perfect for these little toddlers.
Being a first-time parent and sending my child to nursery filled me with nerves and still does at times but staff have been fantastic and always reassuring he is in safe hands - which he is. I would definitely recommend Kindred - it’s a safe, warm and friendly place for a child to grow, explore and be curious.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my children attend Kindred Wanstead Day Nursery and Pre-School and from the beginning they make you feel so comfortable, communication is excellent and all staff are amazing. Their app keeps you updated with all information throughout the day, tells you how many times your child has been changed
to showing you what and how much your child eats and much more. I have no faults about this nursery as it is like one big family and my children are always full of smiles from the beginning of the day to the end of the day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with Kindred Wanstead Day Nursery and Pre-School - it’s a loving, friendly and caring place. The staff are truly amazing there. They have made my 1-year-old son feel comfortable from the very beginning when nursery was brand new for him. They also are very committed to learning and
development. They make the nursery feel like home and my son always feels loved there. Highly recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a fantastic experience with Kindred. Our 1-year-old son started full-time in January and has fully settled in within a couple of weeks. The staff and management have been so kind and attentive making sure our son has been fully supported and happy as he adapts to his new environment and
routine. We are completely comfortable dropping him off every day knowing that he is well looked after. We can track all his naps, nappy changes and meals in the app in addition to regular photos and updates uploaded by the staff. We would recommend Kindred to anyone in the area.

Reply from Emma Avery, Marketing Assistant at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are so happy to hear how the team has supported your son to settle. We always make sure we go to the child's place when starting this transition as this helps them to settle smoothly. Is it lovely to know this has given you the confidence to drop him off and know he is well looked after, as parents it's so important. We love our app and how it can keep you updated throughout the day of those amazing awe and wonder moments he has been having. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Kindred Wanstead Day Nursery when she turned 1 - she has developed immensely since starting. Her growth is all down to the staff and all their support and guidance. She has really enjoyed and become closer to her key room leader. We are moving area and have sadly had to end our
Kindred journey- which we wish we could have continued.
I can't recommend this nursery enough to anyone- the staff are so kind and lovely and love how organised the day-to-day communication with management and the app is. We will miss you Kindred.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind review, recommendation and for being part of our Kindred family at Wanstead.
We love what we do and it's our mission to ensure all our children are given the best early years journey with us through the creation of moments of awe and wonder so that they can grow and thrive. Communication is key and we love how our app allows us to share all the information our parents need to know on what their little ones have been up to whilst with us at their home from home. We will miss you also and we wish you all the best in your next adventure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My toddler loves her nursery and we find the staff warm and friendly. It is evident that they care deeply for all the children. They have established a lovely routine for the kids and are responsive to their needs. Their mode of communication is effective and professional. Thank you.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review.
We love what we do at Kindred Wanstead and we see ourselves as one big happy family. Our in-the-moment planning around a child's interest allows us to ensure each child's individual learning needs are met and they can all grow and develop whilst creating moments of awe and wonder. We find our app so helpful in communicating with our parents and please do not forget that you can also use it to let us know what you are up to when your little one is not in our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Kindred Wanstead for 3 months now and so far we have been very happy. The staff are very supportive and communicative, especially throughout the initial settling period. Our daughter always seems happy to be left in the mornings now and just as happy when we pick her up. The
baby room is lovely and bright and looks out onto the garden. Management is great at communication which is very important to us. Kindred came recommended and we are happy we chose them!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review.
Your little ones are your world so it's important for you both to be settled, happy and feel part of our Kindred family. We endeavour to create a home-from-home environment where little ones can grow and thrive having fun making moments of awe and wonder. We love our app and find this helps us to communicate so easily with parents, please don't forget that you can use this also to let us know what you have been up to whilst not at Kindred Wanstead.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.917 for Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (242 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School is based on 22 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, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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)

Izette

Izette van der Westhuizen

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager

Joined: 2009

I am the Senior Nursery Manager at Kindred Wanstead. I have been working at the nursery since 2009 and in management since 2011. I have a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and a qualification in Management.
I am passionate about Early Years and seeing our Kindred values of 'Always learning, Inspirational and family feel', come to life within our nursery.


Ipek

Ipek Bay

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

I am the Nursery Manager at Kindred Wanstead. I have a BA (Hons) in Early Years. I have been working in Early Years for 9 years and have been Manager at Kindred Wanstead since November 2018.
I am enthusiastic about working with children, bringing awe and wonder to their time with us whilst at Nursery and being a role model to those I work with.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School accepts?

Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School Open?

Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School is open: 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.

How many Children does Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School have capacity for?

Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School to the centre of London?

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