Valentines Park

About Nursery

Beautifully positioned inside Valentines Park, our Ilford nursery offers an inviting environment for families trying to find nurseries near me. With large gardens front and back, children benefit from daily outdoor learning and open space to play, explore and develop their confidence.

Proudly recognised as one of London’s Top 20 Nurseries, KGems Nursery offers an exceptional early years experience in the heart of Valentines Park, a Green Flag Award-winning green space in Redbridge. Our setting uniquely combines outstanding childcare with the natural beauty and extensive grounds of one of East London’s most beloved parks.

 Opening Times

Mon – Fri: 8:00am to 6pm (51 weeks)

Early start of 7:30 am available

 
Cares for children aged

3 months to 5 years

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  • 020 3490 0670
  • valentines@kgems.co.uk
  • Valentines Park, Cranbrook Road, Ilford IG1 4UA
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Testimonials

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  • It took me a long time to choose the right nursery for my son, As it was a big decision. I’m so glad we chose this one. The grounds are... read more

    Kash Gibson Avatar Kash Gibson
    March 10, 2026

    Our family has been with this nursery since January 2021, and all three of my children have attended here. For me, this is a real testament not only to the... read more

    Dukshini Prashanna Avatar Dukshini Prashanna
    March 4, 2026

    KGems is a fantastic nursery and both my sons have flourished there and learnt so much! The staff are absolutely brilliant – so caring and full of energy and the... read more

    Chiara Desantis Avatar Chiara Desantis
    October 6, 2025
  • Lovely staff members, very caring who look after my kids well. My kids absolutely love going in to nursery. They have bonded very well with all staff members. Very good... read more

    Aish Avatar Aish
    October 2, 2025

    Both our little ones have been a part of the kGems family at Valentine’s Park, and we could not have found a more caring and nurturing place for them to... read more

    Ina Nicol Avatar Ina Nicol
    September 22, 2025

    We sent 2 of our children to kgems and we thought they were absolutely brilliant, the carers are passionate and we felt our children were really cared for. They promoted... read more

    Mohamed Patel Avatar Mohamed Patel
    September 12, 2025
  • We feel so lucky that both our children have attended the nursery since the age of one. Although they have very different personalities, each was given the opportunity to shine,... read more

    Marina Faraji Avatar Marina Faraji
    August 22, 2025

    My child has been attending Kgems Valentines Park since the age of 1, and I can confidently say that this nursery has been a wonderful experience for both of us.... read more

    Maria Tabara Avatar Maria Tabara
    August 7, 2025

    K Gems is truly an outstanding nursery — from the welcoming and stimulating environment to the fantastic outdoor space and, most importantly, the nurturing and dedicated staff. My eldest daughter has... read more

    k Avatar k
    August 7, 2025
  • My son has attended this nursery from the baby room up until pre-school and has loved being there throughout. The staff are all so helpful and caring. Having a child with... read more

    A L Avatar A L
    August 6, 2025

    KGems Valentines Park has been amazing for both of our children. Our son attended a few years ago, and now our 1-year-old daughter is there — and we’re just as... read more

    Shabname Salemohamed Avatar Shabname Salemohamed
    August 5, 2025

    We've had 2 children (at different times) at KGems Valentines. Both times we looked at many nurserys across the area but others cannot compete with the outdoor space that KGems... read more

    Aamir Shaikh Avatar Aamir Shaikh
    July 31, 2025
  • We’ve had such a positive experience at this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring and kind; Sophie, Umar, Kamrun, Saba, and Jaspreet have all been wonderful with our children. They... read more

    Geanina Elena Avatar Geanina Elena
    July 30, 2025

    We came to this nursery after a not-so-great experience at a previous setting, and we couldn’t be happier with the change. The team here — Sophie, Umar, Kamrun, Saba, and... read more

    Gopcea Ionel Avatar Gopcea Ionel
    July 30, 2025

    We are so grateful for the care and kindness our daughter received at kGems After a difficult experience at a previous nursery , we were naturally anxious about how... read more

    Magdalena Tyra Avatar Magdalena Tyra
    July 30, 2025
  • My son has been attending for a few months since he turned 1. He had a brilliant settling in programme so he got familiar with the environment before starting full... read more

    S2789 xxx Avatar S2789 xxx
    May 7, 2025

    My son has been attending KGems since he was just 4.5 months old, and I cannot express how grateful I am for the care and attention he has received over... read more

    Rubaiya Zaman Sharmi Avatar Rubaiya Zaman Sharmi
    January 2, 2025

    Our daughter has absolutely loved nursery from the very first day she joined K Gems Nursery, Valentines Park in 2020 to 2024 (1 years old through to pre-school). This nursery perfect... read more

    Angela Kalyan Avatar Angela Kalyan
    August 30, 2024
  • Great location, attentive staff

    Ash R Avatar Ash R
    March 6, 2024

    My two daughters attended and loved this nursery. The open space is massive and the staff are brilliant

    Claire Brown Avatar Claire Brown
    March 13, 2023

    Nice nursery surrounded by parks

    sudhakar sharma Avatar sudhakar sharma
    March 29, 2022
  • Very good

    T Uzzaman Avatar T Uzzaman
    October 15, 2018

    My Son attended the nursery for a year and he loved every minute of it. Thanks to the lovely key workers who looked after him and made him feel so... read more

    Marryum Javed Avatar Marryum Javed
    September 13, 2018

    My son has been at Knowledge’s Nursery for about 8 months now. Every morning we are great with a cheerful voice over the intercom at the main gate. The nursery... read more

    Saffran Sinclair Avatar Saffran Sinclair
    August 29, 2018
  • My son has been attending this nursery for almost a year and there is nothing I can say to fault it. They have great staff-nothing is ever too much trouble... read more

    Sheema Polli Avatar Sheema Polli
    August 24, 2018

    As a first time Mum I have been anxious to put my daughter in Nursery upon returning to work - but the staff, service and procedures at Knowledgems have put... read more

    Audrey Casio Avatar Audrey Casio
    August 23, 2018

    Both my sons go to Kgems nursery and we are very happy with their progress. My sons each have excellent key workers and we feel the staff do take on... read more

    Anam Raza Avatar Anam Raza
    August 23, 2018
  • Our daughter started with Knowledgems Nursery right after they opened it, in February 2016 and we have been very happy with the environment they provided, the staff is very friendly,... read more

    Elena Rus Avatar Elena Rus
    October 10, 2017

    My son has been at the nursery for over a year, he is happy when he arrives at nursery and has a brilliant key worker. Staff are friendly and always... read more

    Dani Kelly Avatar Dani Kelly
    October 5, 2017

    Our son has been at Knowledgems for over a year now and we are very happy with the progress he has made. We've been blessed with two outstanding key... read more

    Deepti Arjan-Gajjar Avatar Deepti Arjan-Gajjar
    August 22, 2017

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OUR ROOMS

Our baby room provides a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants to grow and develop. The room is designed to be cosy and inviting, creating a homely feel where babies feel safe, comfortable, and secure. 

We focus on the three prime areas of learning, offering a range of sensory activities such as water play, painting, and sand or soil exploration. The room is thoughtfully organised into different zones, including a creative area, messy area, home corner, construction area, and sensory play space, allowing babies to explore and engage in structured learning experiences. 

Our setting benefits from a spacious outdoor area designed exclusively for babies, featuring a mix of real grass and astroturf. This secure space includes mini play equipment to support early physical development, helping little ones build strength, balance, and coordination. In addition, our dedicated baby garden provides a safe and stimulating environment for exploration, complete with a playhouse, bridge, slide, and sand/water tray to encourage active play, curiosity, and sensory discovery. 
Our Toddler Room provides a spacious environment where children can develop their independence, confidence, and social skills. Created to inspire exploration and learning through play, the room includes dedicated areas for creative activities, messy play, role play, construction, and sensory experiences

Our carefully planned curriculum focuses on key areas of development, including communication, physical skills, and personal, social, and emotional growth, while also introducing the specific areas of the EYFS. Engaging activities like music, movement, storytelling, and outdoor play further enhance the children’s learning experiences. 

The toddlers have access to a large outdoor garden, complete with a climbing frame, mud kitchen, and sand and water play. They also enjoy the freedom to engage in free-flow activities between their room and the garden, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration and play.

We also support our parents with potty training, ensuring a smooth and successful transition
Our preschool building is a vibrant and welcoming space designed to support young learners in a nurturing environment. Situated within the picturesque park, it features spacious classrooms, interactive play areas, and modern facilities to encourage creativity and development. We offer a comprehensive early childhood education program that focuses on hands-on learning, social skills, and emotional growth. Through play-based activities, children have the opportunity to explore language, mathematics, science, and the arts.

The preschoolers also enjoy a spacious outdoor area where they can unleash their creativity and bring their favourite stories to life. The outdoor space features a climbing frame, playhouse, mud kitchen, and a sand/water station, offering plenty of opportunities for exploration and imaginative play. With the benefit of free-flow play, children can choose whether to engage indoors or outdoors, promoting independence and decision-making. 
Our outdoor space is a lively extension of the nursery, giving children the freedom to explore, play, and discover in the fresh air. Set within the beautiful gardens of Valentines Park, it’s a safe and inspiring place where children of all ages can enjoy nature and try new activities.
The garden includes a climbing frame, playhouse, mud kitchen, sand and water stations, and plenty of open space for running, balancing, and imaginative play. With free-flow access between indoors and outdoors, children can choose where they learn and play, helping them build confidence, independence, and a love of the outdoors.

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