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Berrygrove Early Years Centre # Berrygrove Early Years Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Berrygrove Pre-School, Berrygrove School Annexe, WATFORD, WD25 9PW · Hertfordshire Number of places 50 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Berrygrove Early Years Centre, established in 1960 as Garston Playgroup, has evolved into a highly respected childcare provider in Watford. Renamed Lea Farm Pre-School and then Berrygrove Pre-School, it now operates as Berrygrove Early Years Centre. The Centre is committed to delivering outstanding, flexible, and affordable childcare, fostering a happy, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children aged 2-5 can achieve their full potential. They maintain excellent staff-to-child ratios, with 4:1 for two-year-olds and 8:1 for three and four-year-olds, and a significant portion of their staff hold a Diploma in Preschool Practice. Fully insured with Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance plc, Berrygrove is also a member of the Early Years Learning Alliance, adhering to their constitution and promoting equal opportunities for all children and families regardless of race, religion, sex, class, or disability. What it's like Children arrive eager to play at this inclusive setting and are supported by kind and caring staff. They enjoy worthwhile play experiences both indoors and outdoors, challenging themselves physically. Staff provide clear instructions and support children as they develop new skills. Established Since 1960 Early Years Learning Alliance Member High Staff-to-Child Ratios Flexible Childcare ## 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.berrygroveearlyyears.co.uk/contactus.html) ## Key facts Staff A ratio of 4:1 for two-year-olds and 8:1 for three and four-year-olds. At least 70% of staff hold a Diploma in Preschool Practice. Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Berrygrove Early Years Centre Last inspected 26 June 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive eager to play at this inclusive setting and are supported by kind and caring staff. They enjoy worthwhile play experiences both indoors and outdoors, challenging themselves physically. Staff provide clear instructions and support children as they develop new skills. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from frequent interactions with attentive staff and a wide range of resources. - Leaders involve all staff in curriculum planning, ensuring specific learning needs are considered and provided for. - Staff focus on encouraging strong personal, social, and emotional skills, promoting independence and healthy habits. - Children make progress over time, challenging themselves and becoming confident in their abilities. - Staff establish highly effective partnerships with parents, working together to meet children's needs. Areas to develop - 1 review the use of alternative communication strategies to maximise their impact on fostering children's communication - 2 explore ways to enhance staff knowledge and confidence to an even higher level for working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Inspection #10356337 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254090) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Berrygrove Early Years Centre Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10356337 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254090)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440334) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=berrygrove-early-years-centre-wd25-9pw-ey440334) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents identify things that children learn during their time in the setting. They say that children sing the songs and rhymes that they have learned. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work very closely with other agencies involved with children and their families to ensure consistency and include specific programmes in individual learning plans. They accurately identify gaps in learning and help children catch up. Some staff have a high level of knowledge about special educational needs and how to support children to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Staff provide children with plenty of worthwhile play experiences outdoors. Children are eager to challenge themselves as they climb over tyres and balance on wooden stepping logs. Children are thoroughly delighted with water trays placed on the ground, paddling, splashing, and jumping, and staff have positioned upturned crates to create additional opportunities for children to test their physical skills. ## Parent Reviews of Berrygrove Early Years Centre 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLr8JAsNDXkBnDmywNlvIdlAmKv6lqGHBPkFMfNnkJ7DJNndZUq=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mama Mboob 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5bGZLU1ZREAE!2m1!1s0x48766aa81bb63f6b:0x54a8868b7dc6da1c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVCI6-n9E28VGT3O0TupultO6yXwTFtergSNeh1T4X_Z30Cjlw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) CC a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VQdTRsS1cxc2NqUFNnEAE!2m1!1s0x48766aa81bb63f6b:0x54a8868b7dc6da1c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUHyFsZFoCQvUdIO-jBxEM2imaLsS6ebK1foMXWzcPaIcPz0J6h7A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) sandy mcconnon 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnbXJpQUVREAE!2m1!1s0x48766aa81bb63f6b:0x54a8868b7dc6da1c) Reviews from Google for Berrygrove Early Years Centre. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6100273628942096924&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2012 - June 2024 Good - September 2019 Good - June 2016 Good - December 2015 Good - June 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Berrygrove Early Years Centre ### Is Berrygrove Early Years Centre a good nursery? ### What is Berrygrove Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Berrygrove Early Years Centre cost? ### Does Berrygrove Early Years Centre accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Berrygrove Early Years Centre take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Berrygrove Early Years Centre take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Berrygrove Early Years Centre's opening hours? ### What age range does Berrygrove Early Years Centre accept? ### Does Berrygrove Early Years Centre have outdoor space? ### How does Berrygrove Early Years Centre support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Berrygrove Early Years Centre? ### How do I contact Berrygrove Early Years Centre or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in WATFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Berrygrove Early Years Centre. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Bright Little Stars Nursery Watford · WD25 0EA 4.9(63 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-wd25-0ea-ey497358) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Raccoons Day Nursery Watford · WD24 7FQ 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-raccoons-day-nursery-ltd-wd24-7fq-ey432662) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### St Michael's Pre-School Watford · WD25 0NE ](/nursery/st-michael-s-pre-school-wd25-0ne-ey550908) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Teddies Tots Watford · WD24 7UE ](/nursery/teddies-tots-wd24-7ue-ey489545) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Blossom Nursery School (Leavesden) Watford · WD25 0BW 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/little-blossom-nursery-school-leavesden-wd25-0bw-2740063) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Leavesden Montessori House Watford · WD24 5EL ](/nursery/leavesden-montessori-house-wd24-5el-ey458830) [See all nurseries in WATFORD →](/search?q=WATFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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