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Apple Daycare (Oxlease House)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2023)
·Oxlease House, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8TJ · Hertfordshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Apple Day care aims to provide a nurturing and secure environment where children from diverse backgrounds and abilities can flourish. Inspired by the latest Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines, the nursery is committed to delivering high-quality childcare that fosters creativity, happiness, and personal development.

Their educational approach centres on meaningful experiences that spark curiosity and support growth, ensuring every child receives a strong foundation for their future.

Our ethos

At Apple Day care, we offer professional childcare in a warm, relaxed and homely setting. Guided by the principles and aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage (2025), we work to the highest, most modern and forward-thinking standards in early years practice.

What it's like

Children arrive keen and eager to take part in the exciting and stimulating activities provided. They are highly independent and engage actively with staff support. Routines are deeply embedded, providing a sense of security and supporting emotional well-being.

Warm & Relaxed SettingEYFS-aligned CurriculumFocus on Curiosity & Growth

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.

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 07:30-18:30 (Oxlease House) Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed. Christmas to New Year: Closed

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Apple Daycare (Oxlease House)

Last inspected 6 March 2023 · Denise Clayton

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

Children arrive keen and eager to take part in the exciting and stimulating activities provided. They are highly independent and engage actively with staff support. Routines are deeply embedded, providing a sense of security and supporting emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Children experience an ambitious curriculum that is bespoke to their learning needs.
  • Babies' physical development is highly promoted through attentive staff support.
  • Inspirational leaders have high ambitions for their staff's professional development, ensuring high morale.
  • Children experience a highly effective settling-in procedure, building positive relationships.
  • Highly qualified staff use their experience to support children's development, especially communication and language.
Inspection #10280876 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that the staff at the nursery are amazing.

They report how exceptionally well informed they are about their children's learning and provide very positive comments about their children's experiences at the nursery.

They say that staff are supportive, approachable and always have time for them.

Parents talk about their children making excellent progress with their speech in very short periods of time.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special education needs coordinator (SENCo) talks with passion about supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She puts the child and their family at the heart of her practice and works in partnership with parents and other professionals to review children's progress and ensure they receive the support needed to be successful learners.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

6 March 2023

Outstanding

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

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