At Kindred Harlow Nursery and Pre-School , our cosy setting allows us to provide tailored care that focuses on each child's unique development, ensuring they feel supported and confident from day one.
Our diverse team, represent a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and spoken languages. This multilingual environment creates a comforting bridge for families from all walks of life, helping children settle smoothly when English is an additional language.
Situated inside the Harlow Leisurezone, our location is ideal for commuting parents; a short five-minute drive connects us to Harlow Town station and The Princess Alexandra Hospital.
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We offer fees that are simple, transparent, and all-inclusive. We proudly accept all childcare funding schemes. Any extra hours of care beyond your funded hours are simply charged at our standard fee rate.
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | ||
| 3 days £272 |
4 days £628 |
5 days £983 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | ||
| 5 days £105 |
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Consumables charge per month
Under 3 years old: Food £31.50, Non-Food £10.50, Activities £10.50
Over 3 years old: Food £45.50, Non-Food £3.50, Activities £11.00
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | |||
| 2 days £314 |
3 days £669 |
4 days £1,025 |
5 days £1,380 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | |||
| 3 days £151 |
4 days £348 |
5 days £545 |
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Consumables charge per month
Over 3 years old: Food £22.75, Non-Food £1.75, Activities £5.50
| Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) | ||||
| 1 day £356 |
2 days £711 |
3 days £1,067 |
4 days £1,422 |
5 days £1,778 |
| Half Day (08:00 to 13:00/13:00 to 18:00) | ||||
| 1 day £197 |
2 days £394 |
3 days £591 |
4 days £788 |
5 days £985 |
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We are located a convenient 5-minute drive from Harlow Town Station and Princess Alexandra Hospital. We also have regular bus routes to the hospital including the 4, 10, 20 and 21.
Sumaiya Niaz
Nursery Manager
A little about me...
Our doors open from 07:30, where you and your little one will be greeted by a member of our friendly team who will strive to ensure that the transition from home to nursery is a smooth and happy one. Wave ‘see you soon!’ to your child in the knowledge that they will be safe, well cared for and having endless amounts of fun as they settle in for the day ahead.
Our children start their day off correctly with a healthy range of options to choose from, such as cereals, fruit and toast for breakfast from 07:30. For weaning babies at all mealtimes, a specially curated weaning menu is prepared by our trained chef and can be mashed, chopped or pureed depending on your child's individual needs.
We come together for self-registration and circle time before beginning a morning filled with exciting opportunities for learning and discovery. Fuelled with a yummy breakfast, children enjoy a range of enrichment activities, adult-led learning linked to focus topics and child-led play experiences. From loose parts exploration and sensory activities to creative arts, imaginative role play and cosy reading corners, there is truly something for every child to enjoy. Outdoor play also forms an important part of the morning, allowing children to build confidence, develop physical skills and explore through active play. A healthy snack is available from 10:00 to keep everyone energised throughout their busy morning.
From 11:30, we enjoy lunch, freshly prepared by our on-site chef. Mealtimes provide a wonderful opportunity to socialise with friends, develop independence and explore a variety of flavours and textures. Our seasonal menus offer plenty of choice and are carefully adapted to accommodate individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Following lunch, our younger children can enjoy a well-earned nap or quiet time. For our little sleepers, we create a calm and comforting atmosphere using soft lighting, soothing music and cosy bedding to support rest and relaxation. Children who are not sleeping can enjoy quiet indoor activities, stories and gentle play, helping to create a peaceful transition into the afternoon.
Children continue their learning journey through a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and independence. Whether exploring open-ended resources, engaging in imaginative play or enjoying active time outdoors, every afternoon offers opportunities for discovery and development.
To keep little ones fuelled and ready for all the awe and wonder their days hold, we offer a healthy mid-afternoon snack, including fresh fruit and vegetables alongside other nutritious options. From 16:00, our children enjoy a delicious evening meal before settling into a relaxed period of child-led play, giving them time to unwind and enjoy activities of their own choosing.
As the day draws to a close, children enjoy relaxed play with their friends before being collected throughout the evening. Families are kept up to date through Satchel during the day, and at collection time your child's key person will share highlights of their learning, achievements and wellbeing, along with any important information. Nursery closes at 18:00, when we wave our final goodbyes and wish everyone a safe journey home.
This is just an example day that the nursery follows, each day is subject to variation depending on activities and the needs of the children.
Our children enjoy daily free flow access to our outdoor space, in all weather conditions.
We have close links with the Essex County Council family hub, including referring families with SEN children to "Sparkles". A scheme which provides a dedicated space where families can go for advice and support, including help with filling out forms like EHCPs.
Our nursery offers a loving, nurturing, home from home environment within a smaller setting that allows for plenty of one-to-one attention. We also take pride in our diverse community, celebrating a wide variety of national backgrounds and languages spoken among our families and team.
We keep our families connected through family fun days, newsletters, and parents’ evenings. We also offer a lending library for families to enjoy books together at home.
We offer three settling sessions during the week before your child is due to start. The first session lasts thirty minutes to go over the “All About Me” booklet. The second session lasts one hour, where you will drop your child. However, we do ask that you stay nearby within the leisure zone. The final session runs from over 3 hours to help your child get fully used to our routine.
Hear what our families think on daynurseries.co.uk, the UK's most trusted nursery directory with ratings based on reviews from verified parents.
“The activities are both fun and educational, and he always comes home excited to share what he's done. He's built great friendships, and the food is fantastic, nutritious and varied, and has encouraged him to try things he'd never eat at home. He also loves the garden, which is perfect for his energy. We even added extra hours not just for convenience, but because it's so beneficial and great value for his development. We couldn't recommend Kindred in Harlow more.”
"The staff are friendly, professional, and genuinely take the time to build authentic relationships with the children. What stands out most is how sensible, caring, and grounded the team are in the way they approach both learning and safeguarding. You can see that the culture of the nursery reflects good leadership, consistency, and care. As a parent, it gives me confidence knowing my son is in an environment where he is known, supported, and genuinely cared for."
“It gives me great peace of mind knowing my child is safe, happy and learning in such a good hands every day. From my experience, I feel that the nursery truly cares about both the children and the parents. I appreciate the regular updates through the app. From meals and naps to activities, I can know what my child has been doing throughout the day, which is incredibly reassuring and helps me feel connected and informed. It is also lovely to see the variety of activities provided and the effort the staffs put into making each day engaging, educational, and enjoyable.”
Rated Good by Ofsted