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Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(8 parent reviews) ·Braughing Community Centre, Green Lane, Ware, SG11 2QL · Hertfordshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare, a childcare facility located in Ware, Hertfordshire, has been operating since 2023. Registered with Ofsted on September 5, 2023, this setting provides a warm and supportive environment for children aged 1 to 4 years.

The latest Ofsted inspection on January 27, 2026, found safeguarding standards to be met, highlighting an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Leaders are particularly effective in identifying and assessing children's unique needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged children, ensuring they receive tailored support to thrive.

The pre-school operates Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, and Tuesdays from 08:00 to 13:00, offering consistent care. Children at Apple Blossom engage in a broad curriculum, including EYFS, that supports their overall development, from building communication skills, such as through personalised speech and language plans, to fostering an enjoyment of outdoor games that contribute to mathematical development.

The staff's commitment to children's well-being is further demonstrated through their effective support for children speaking English as an additional language, preparing them well for their transition to school. This creates a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where every child can flourish and confidently explore their surroundings.

Our ethos

We aim to provide a safe, secure, nurturing & stimulating environment where children are given opportunities to learn through play, develop their language and acquire social skills. Children are cared for by experienced, highly qualified staff within an informal setting.

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy their time at the setting, forming positive relationships with staff. They confidently explore their surroundings, engage staff in play, and use their imagination in the role-play area. Children also enjoy outdoor games, develop hand-eye coordination with activities like threading pasta, and listen to stories and join in nursery rhymes to build vocabulary.

Strong safeguardingInclusive provisionEffective SEND supportPositive relationshipsEngaging activities

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges a flat hourly rate for morning, afternoon, and breakfast sessions, alongside a day rate for full-day care. A weekly consumable charge is applied to cover activities, resources, and snacks, and a one-off fee is required to secure a booking.

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee is required to guarantee a child's place.
  • Weekly consumable charge covers wipes, tissues, nappy sacks, snacks, ingredients, activities, and special events.

Key facts

Opening hours

08:00 – 16:00

Age range

from 1 year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare

Last inspected 27 January 2026 · Sarah Stephens

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and enjoy their time at the setting, forming positive relationships with staff. They confidently explore their surroundings, engage staff in play, and use their imagination in the role-play area. Children also enjoy outdoor games, develop hand-eye coordination with activities like threading pasta, and listen to stories and join in nursery rhymes to build vocabulary.

Inspector highlights

  • Safeguarding standards are met, with a robust open culture.
  • Leaders have highly effective systems to identify and assess children's specific needs.
  • Children, including those with SEND and disadvantaged children, make progress in their learning.
  • Children enjoy and are happy at the setting, forming positive relationships with staff.
  • Leaders and staff regularly review the curriculum to consider what has worked well and what needs improvement.
  • Leaders reduce barriers to learning by using additional funding efficiently to support children's best interests.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should ensure that staff extend and develop children's learning even further through everyday activities.
  • 2Leaders should make sure that when policies and procedures change, parents fully understand why these modifications have been made.
Inspection #2750338 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have highly effective systems to identify and assess children's specific needs. They ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged children, receive the support they need. Personalised plans to develop children's speech and language are highly effective, and they quickly build the skills needed to communicate.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor games, such as 'What's the time, Mr Wolf?'. They take turns and excitedly say the time and count out the steps, which contributes to their mathematical development.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are fully prepared for their next stage in learning, including their move to school, due to effective support.

Parent Reviews of Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare

5.0
(8)
Bayram Mumun
4 months ago

We will always be so grateful for this nursery and the amazing staff. Our son is 3 now, and the love, care, and patience you gave him during his time here helped shape the happy, confident little boy he is today. He loved every day at nursery, and that means more to us than words can say. A huge thank you to all the staff for everything you did — you will always hold a special place in our hearts ❤️

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MsTwigson
9 months ago

Today is the last day my son will be attending Apple blossoms.. he has had the best 2 years with them!! It was a hard year to start with but the last year has been amazing!! He has grown up and is a very special boy with lots of back chat and attitude but the staff have been so supportive and helpful with him.. the difference a year makes … highly recommend the nursery … what a great place for your little ones to attend to!!! He will miss each and everyone there!!!!!

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Sophia Amelia
3 months ago

My son has settled so nicely in here. The staff are lovely and always helpful. They always have a variety of activities going on, children are entertained and engaged. Highly recommend to anybody considering.

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Hayley Warwick
a year ago

My son has just finished his last term at Apple Blossoms and we are truly grateful to Linda and her team for the support and care we have received. Over the last 2 years he has developed a lovely relationship with members of staff and peers. Every time I pick him up he's eager to tell me what they have learnt during the day and what he got up to. We have watched his development and confidence grow with help from the lovely team at Apple Blossoms. My son has absolutely loved his time at the preschool and will miss it lots!

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Shae Sheldrick
a year ago

Both of my children have attended Apple Blossom, and I’m sad to now say goodbye. Both my sons have been so settled here, made great friendships and always been comforted and made to feel special by there teachers. My eldest son who has now moved on to first school still asks to go in and see Linda, and remembers so much about his time spent with them! I’ve always loved Apple Blossoms relaxed approach to communicating with parents, a simple text/call and always being sent reassuring photo updates and messages when needed. They’ve helped me numerous times last minute with extra days and hours when I’ve been stuck for childcare ! 100% recommend, a brilliant nursery and preschool !

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

27 January 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare

About the setting

Apple Blossom Pre-school and daycare is a childcare on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 05/09/2023. It is operated by Apple Blossom Childcare (ABC) Limited and uses the EYR registers. The setting is located at Braughing Community Centre, Green Lane, Ware, SG11 2QL.

URN
2750338
Registered person
Apple Blossom Childcare (ABC) Limited
Day care type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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