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‘The welcoming staff provide children with a warm, happy and secure environment… Staff engage and involve parents in all areas of the nursery.’ Ofsted
Rated Good by Ofsted, Marks Gate Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and childcare to children from birth to 5 years old.
You can find us in Marks Gate, close to Chadwell Heath station. We’re a light, spacious nursery, with separate rooms and gardens for different age groups.
Our long-standing staff believe the key to learning is variety and every day is different! The children enjoy dialogic reading, woodwork, cooking, yoga, spotting wildlife at the local farm and climbing trees at Hainault Park. Families join in with tea parties and world cuisine tasting days. We also have a food bank for those in need of additional support.
A range of nutritious snacks is prepared on-site every day.
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Meet the manager
Justelle, nursery manager
Hello, my name is Justelle and I bring 16 years of experience in Early Years education. I have a deep passion for supporting children’s development and creating inclusive, nurturing environments where every child is able to thrive. Over the years, I have built strong relationships with professionals and services across the sector, helping families access the valuable support available to them. My approach is rooted in collaboration, care, and a commitment to high-quality early learning.
At LEYF, all staff live our values.
Brave
We are curious, bold and adventurous. We push boundaries and test new ideas, always standing up for the rights of children.
Inspiring
We encourage continuous development for children and staff. We challenge each other to question and explore so we learn together.
Nurturing
We are warm, caring, loving and welcoming. We create safe and homely environments for each child.
Fun
We are imaginative and creative and learn through play.
Parent at Marks GateMy daughter's overall experience was wonderful. She enjoys her nursery time and goes to nursery happy. She had problems with speech and language which improved a lot. I am really thankful to staff for all the good things my child learned.
Parent at Marks GateSince my daughter started, she has come on in leaps and bounds; from a little girl that cried before I said goodbye, she has turned into a confident little girl that cannot wait to go and play.
Food and nutrition at LEYF
Healthy eating is important at LEYF. Our chefs, trained at our Early Years Chef Academy, understand children’s specific nutritional needs, and how to encourage children to be adventurous in their tastes. We cater for different dietary requirements and allergies.