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Apple Daycare (Lemsford) # Apple Daycare (Lemsford) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Dec 2022) · Lemsford Village Hall, Brocket Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7TT · Hertfordshire Number of places 46 places Age range 1–3 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Apple Day care, with its core philosophy of 'Play. Learn. ', is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare within a relaxed, homely environment. The nursery group adheres to the most current early years practices, guided by the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (2025). This commitment ensures that every child, regardless of ability or background, feels secure, confident, and stimulated. The curriculum emphasises high-quality teaching that supports developmental milestones through enriching experiences, fostering curiosity, joy, and overall growth. Apple Day care operates across multiple locations, including Lemsford Hall, with consistent opening hours designed to accommodate working parents, excluding weekends and bank holidays, and a closure period between Christmas and New Year. The nursery also promotes physical activity and creative expression through engaging programmes such as Super Star Sports, Supernastics, and Miss Hollie's Dance. Our ethos Apple Day care's core philosophy is 'Play. Learn. Grow.' They adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (2025) principles, emphasising high-quality teaching that supports developmental milestones through enriching experiences. Their approach fosters curiosity, joy, and overall growth in a secure, confident, and stimulating environment. What it's like Staff welcome children into this very inviting setting, and children engage quickly with the wealth of enticing activities. Children form extremely secure attachments to familiar adults, who are caring and highly responsive. Children show that they feel very safe and secure, demonstrating confidence as a result. Homely Setting EYFS Framework (2025) Sports and Dance Activities ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.appledaycare.co.uk/fees) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: 07:30-18:30 \[Fridays until 17:30\] at Lemsford Hall; Closed on Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays, and Christmas to New Year. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Apple Daycare (Lemsford) Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10263836 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205193)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2615319) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=apple-daycare-ltd-lemsford-al8-7tt-2615319) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Apple Daycare (Lemsford) Last inspected 9 December 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff welcome children into this very inviting setting, and children engage quickly with the wealth of enticing activities. Children form extremely secure attachments to familiar adults, who are caring and highly responsive. Children show that they feel very safe and secure, demonstrating confidence as a result. Inspector highlights - Staff have designed an extremely clear, well-thought-out curriculum, which covers all areas of learning and provides challenge for the children. - Staff provide daily, focused teaching sessions and skilfully differentiate tasks to ensure all children can access excellent learning opportunities. - The nursery provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities to keep children active and engage them in different aspects of learning, including dance classes, sensory classes, sports clubs and circus-skills sessions. - Partnership with parents is extremely strong, and parents feel fully informed about their children's learning through daily verbal feedback and a nursery app. - Members of the management team are passionate about providing children with the highest quality of care and education, dedicating time and resources to recruit and retain highly qualified staff. Inspection #10263836 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205193) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents value the very close relationships their children have with staff and share that their children love attending nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high ambitions for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff design and tailor challenging but achievable targets, using individual plans to ensure that children are well supported and make outstanding progress. Staff work closely with external professionals to ensure children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children delight in a range of wonderful learning experiences outside. They have daily access to the outdoor environment, where staff plan a range of superb learning opportunities. They also explore the environment and take regular walks to a local historical building, which helps children understand the natural environment. Inspection history Most recent inspection 9 December 2022 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205193) ## Frequently asked about Apple Daycare (Lemsford) ### Is Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford) a good nursery? ### What is Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford)'s Ofsted rating? ### How much does Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford) cost? ### Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford) accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford) take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford) take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford)'s opening hours? ### What age range does Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford) accept? ### Does Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford) have outdoor space? ### How does Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford) support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford)? ### How do I contact Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford) or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Welwyn Garden City Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Apple Daycare (Lemsford). - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### 4kidz Childcare @ Gosling Hertfordshire · AL8 6XE 4.9(17 reviews) ](/nursery/4kidz-childcare-ltd-gosling-al8-6xe) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### The Garden Pre-School Hatfield · AL10 9JY ](/nursery/the-garden-pre-school-al10-9jy-ey458059) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Playschool Nursery Welwyn GC Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6NT ](/nursery/playschool-nursery-welwyn-gc-al8-6nt-ey466391) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Rowan Tree Day Nursery Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6QW ](/nursery/rowan-tree-day-nursery-al8-6qw-496768) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Kids Inc Day Nursery Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6HG 4.8(22 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-al8-6hg-2715474) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Little Tulips Day Nursery Welwyn Garden City · AL7 3TP 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-tulips-day-nursery-al7-3tp-ey491553) [See all nurseries in Welwyn Garden City →](/search?q=Welwyn+Garden+City) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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