Alba - Early Years Day Nursery

What makes us an exceptional nursery for your child? 🌟 We're so glad you asked...

At Alba, we do things a little differently — and here's why families keep choosing us:

1️⃣ Our unique Head Start Joy Programme — the UK's first of its kind, using neuroscience research to create an engaging way to teach children wellbeing skills and self-regulation from the very start

2️⃣ Our huge outdoor space — used every single day as part of our children's learning and exploration it provides a wealth of learning opportunities

3️⃣ Child-focused learning — we follow every child's curiosity, support their individual needs, and create an environment where they truly thrive

4️⃣ And we're proud to be a UK Top 20 Nursery 🏆 — recognised for our outstanding approach to early years care and education

Limited funded places available for 0–5 year olds.
Book now for the Summer
Breakfast club and wraparound care also available.

Come and see it for yourself — we'd love to show you around! 🤍

📞 0208 575 9215
🌐 www.Alba-EarlyYears.co.uk
📍 LPFF Sports Pavilion, Birkbeck Avenue, Greenford, UB6 8LS

☀️ Summer is coming — and so is Alba Holiday Camp!

We are so excited to be opening our doors this summer for children aged 0–8, and we would love your little ones to join us.

At Alba, we don't do boring. Here's what's in store:

🌿 Vast outdoor space to run, explore, and discover nature
🍲 Delicious home-cooked food every day
🚀 Creative, hands-on activities that spark imagination
🎨 A super fun approach to learning through play

And this is not just any nursery — Alba is proud to be one of the UK's Top 20 Nurseries 🏆 and the UK's first Head Start Joy Nursery. Your children are in the very best hands.

Main day: 9am–4:30pm
Breakfast club: 8am–9am
Wraparound: 4:30pm–6pm

We are just 2 minutes from Greenford station — easy for families across West London.

📍 LPFF Sports Pavilion, Birkbeck Avenue, UB6 8LS
🌐 www.Alba-EarlyYears.co.uk
📞 0208 575 9215

Spaces are limited — book yours today! 👇

🍳 Ever spotted a real saucepan in our home corner and wondered why?

We could use plastic toy versions – but we choose not to. And there’s a really good reason.

Real metal pans, wooden spoons, ceramic bowls, and fresh fruit offer children something no toy can: a genuine connection to the world they already live in.

In our latest blog, we explain how authentic materials in the home corner support:

✅ Sensory development
✅ Fine motor skills
✅ Language and communication
✅ Confidence and independence
✅ An understanding of real-world risk

It’s one of those small details that makes a big difference – and we love sharing the thinking behind it.

👉 Read the full post via the link below!

The Real Thing Discover why Alba Early Years Day Nursery uses real pots, pans, wooden utensils, and fresh fruit in our home corner – and how authentic materials support sensory development, fine motor skills, language, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world. Real objects, real learning, real impact.

💚 A question we love at Alba: “What do you notice?”

It might seem simple – but it opens up a child’s world in ways that “What colour is this?” never quite can.

In our latest blog, we share the philosophy behind our approach to early years learning. Spoiler: it’s not about writing names or counting to 100 😄

It’s about building the foundation that makes all of that meaningful when the time comes – through curiosity, play, exploration, and following a child’s natural wonder.

👉 Read the full post via the link below – and let us know in the comments: what has your little one been curious about lately?

Learning Through Curious Eyes Our approach to early years learning – and why the foundation matters mostAt Alba, we would like to take a moment to share something close to our hearts – our approach to early years learning, and the deeper purpose behind what we do every day.It can sometimes feel important to focus on measurab...

Your home language is an asset, not a barrier. 💚

If another language is spoken at home — even just by grandparents or at family gatherings — your child is EAL. Many families don't realise it. Even fewer know what a gift it is.

At Alba Early Years Day Nursery, we see this every day — children moving between languages, drawing on everything their family has given them, growing into confident communicators. It's one of our favourite things to witness.

Our latest blog post explains why the home language matters so much, and what families can do to support their child. Link below 👇

Your home language is an asset, not a barrier Many families don't think of themselves as raising a bilingual child. If a child was born here, speaks English confidently, and moves easily through life in English, it can feel like the home language — the one spoken by grandparents, or used at family gatherings, or whispered between siblings —...

🌟 You're invited to our Open Day!

Thinking about the next chapter for your little one? Come and see what makes Alba Early Years Day Nursery such a special place to grow, play, and learn.

Whether you're expecting, on a waiting list, or just starting to explore your options — we'd love to meet you and your child.

📅 Open Day details

Saturday 6 June · 10:00am – 12:00noon
Alba Early Years Day Nursery, LPFF Sports Pavilion, Birkbeck Avenue, Greenford UB6 8LS

Tour our rooms, meet our team, ask all the questions — and let your child enjoy a little playtime while you're here. ☀️

Drop in anytime between 10 and 12 — no booking needed. We can't wait to welcome you. 💚

🌱 New blog post from our award winning Alba Early Years Day Nursery!

Did you know that self-regulation – the ability to manage emotions, behaviour and attention – is one of the most important skills your child can develop in their early years?

The brilliant news is that small, everyday moments at home make a huge difference. In our latest blog, we share 8 practical strategies you can try right now, including:

✅ Building a predictable routine
✅ Creating a calm corner at home
✅ Teaching your child to name their emotions
✅ Practising calming strategies together

Whether your little one struggles with big feelings or you simply want to support their confidence and resilience – this one's for you. 💚

👉 Read the full post via the link below and let us know in the comments – which tip will you try first?

Helping Your Child Build Self-Regulation at Home Help your child manage emotions and behaviour at home with these eight practical self-regulation strategies from Alba Early Years Day Nursery. From building predictable routines and modelling calm behaviour, to teaching emotional vocabulary and creating a cosy calm corner – discover simple, effect...

🌸🐣 Alba Early Years Day Nursery Easter Camp is BACK! 🐣🌸 Available throughout the Easter school holidays.

Looking for the perfect Easter adventure for your little ones? Our Easter Camp is open to children aged 2–8 years and we'd love to welcome yours!

🌿 Explore our vast outdoor space and dive into exciting nature activities — from bug hunts and den building to planting and muddy adventures. We believe the best learning happens outside!

⭐ We're proud to share that we recently received a successful Ofsted inspection — giving you total peace of mind that your child is in the very best hands.

🌅 Early start? No problem! Our Breakfast Club means your mornings are sorted, and with wraparound care available, we've got flexible options to fit around your family's schedule.

This Easter, let's make memories in nature. 🌼

📩 Spaces are limited! Give us a call on 0208 575 9215 to book your place.

www.alba-earlyyears.co.uk

🌟 We’re so proud to share this lovely feedback from our recent Ofsted inspection:

“Staff warmly greet children at this nurturing and caring nursery. They focus on children's personal, social and emotional development from the start. Staff build close, trusting relationships with children, offering them lots of cuddles and reassurance. This helps children to feel safe and secure.”

Creating a place where children feel safe, loved, and confident is at the heart of everything we do. From those warm morning welcomes to the close bonds our team build with every child, we work hard to make sure each little one feels valued and supported every day. 💛

If you're looking for a nurturing nursery where your child can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically, we’d love to show you around.

📩 Get in touch to arrange a visit and see our wonderful nursery in action: www.alba-earlyyears.co.uk or by phone at 0208 575 9215.

Searching for a trusted nursery in Greenford?

Choosing the right early years setting can feel overwhelming — so we’ve created a step-by-step guide to help local parents make the right decision.

Inside the blog:
• What makes a nursery truly outstanding
• Why staff consistency matters
• The importance of outdoor learning
• How to spot quality early years provision
• What school readiness really means

If you live in or around Greenford, this guide was written especially for you.

📍 Read it here: https://www.alba-earlyyears.co.uk/post/choosing-the-best-nursery-in-greenford-what-every-parent-should-know

📍 Book your visit today and discover what makes our nursery special: https://www.alba-earlyyears.co.uk

Spaces are limited for upcoming terms.