Valentines KGems | Trusted Nursery Schools in Ilford & Islington

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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OUR ROOMS

Baby Room

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.

Toddler Room

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

Preschool

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.

Outdoors

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.