For over 10 years, Barleymont Nurseries & Preschool has provided the highest quality of care and education to children in London Borough of Redbridge.
Children are welcomed into a fun and exciting place each day, nurtured by experienced staff and encouraged to become confident and independent. Parents have the peace of mind of knowing that their precious little ones are in a safe, trusted and Ofsted approved environment.
We would love to meet you and your child and take you on a tour of our settings at your preferred location of Goodmayes or Fairlop. Our experienced staff will be delighted to answer any questions you may have about enrolling your child in one of our settings.
Our Features
- Open 50 Weeks of the year
- Monday to Friday
- Timings – 7 am to 7 pm
- FREE Early learning Spaces for 9 months onwards
We offer –
Age-Appropriate Spaces
- Baby Rooms: Called ‘SUNSHINE’ group Specially designed for infants, with soft flooring, comfortable sleeping areas (like cribs or cots), and safe toys that support early sensory and motor development.
- Toddler Rooms: Called ‘STARS’ group for slightly older children, offering more active play opportunities with age-appropriate toys, games, and activities that encourage physical, cognitive, and social development.
Pre-Preschool & Preschool Rooms: Called ‘RAINBOW’ group and
- ‘SPARROWS’ group for children aged 3-5, is designed to foster growing independence in pre school children, focusing on school readiness with educational activities, creative play, and more structured routines.
Play Areas
- Indoor Play Area: Equipped with toys, learning materials, puzzles, building blocks, and sensory tables. The space encourages creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills development.
- Outdoor Play Area: enclosed outdoor spaces where children can engage in physical activities like running, climbing, riding bikes, or playing with sand and water tables. Outdoor play supports gross motor development and offers children fresh air and exposure to nature.
Learning and Development Activities
- Structured Activities: These include guided activities like storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and educational games designed to support early learning in areas like language, math, and social skills.
- Free Play: We provide time for children to engage in self-directed play, which fosters creativity, independence, and decision-making skills.
- Montessori / Sensory Play: Activities that engage the senses, such as sand, water, and tactile toys, help children develop cognitive and motor skills.
Meals and Nutrition
- Healthy Meals and Snacks: We provide nutritious meals and snacks that follow guidelines for balanced, age-appropriate diets. This includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, whole grains, and dairy. Children are offered a healthy breakfast, morning and evening snack, On site cooked lunch and evening meal, water and milk.
- Mealtime Routines: Children are encouraged to eat together, fostering social interaction, while developing healthy eating habits and self-feeding skills.
Qualified Staff
- Early Childhood Educators: Montessori trained and qualified up to level 6/5/3 and 2 in early years education. All of our staff are trained in child development, care, and education. They are knowledgeable in age-appropriate teaching methods and behaviour management.
- First Aid and Safety Training: Most of our staff are certified in paediatric first aid training and trained for identifying and acting fast in any emergency situation, ensuring the children’s safety at all times.
Health and Safety
- Clean and Safe Environment: we follow strict hygiene and safety regulations, ensuring clean facilities, sanitized toys, and secure indoor and outdoor spaces. We conduct on-going risk assessments throughout the day making sure our environments are safe for children.
- Childproofing: Features like baby gates, soft padding, safety locks, and child-sized furniture are essential for preventing accidents. We constantly risk assess and child proof equipment where necessary.
- Sleep and Rest Areas: Designated quiet spaces for children to nap or rest, equipped with cots or mats that ensure comfort and safety.