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Best Nursery (Arlesey) # Best Nursery (Arlesey) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 4.0 (2 parent reviews) · High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SL · Central Bedfordshire Number of places 65 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Central Bedfordshire 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 Arlesey Pre-School, located in the heart of Arlesey at the WI Hall, offers a welcoming and friendly environment for children aged two to four years old, preparing them for mainstream education. The preschool focuses on fostering early development through a balanced approach of play, creative activities, and structured learning. The dedicated team of experienced educators prioritises nurturing each child's individuality and instilling vital social skills such as sharing, teamwork, and empathy. The curriculum incorporates both indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, storytelling, and foundational academic concepts to cultivate a lifelong love for learning. The facility is designed to be safe and engaging, promoting exploration and discovery, while maintaining a high staff-to-child ratio to ensure personalised attention. The preschool also operates a Breakfast Club for children up to nine years old, providing a vibrant and engaging start to the day with a light breakfast and activities to stimulate both mind and body. The institution values parental involvement, fostering open communication and a strong community spirit to support the holistic development of every child. Our ethos Arlesey Pre-School focuses on fostering early development through a balanced approach of play, creative activities, and structured learning, nurturing each child's individuality and instilling vital social skills. They aim to cultivate a lifelong love for learning and value parental involvement for holistic development. What it's like Staff provide children with an interesting and welcoming environment, planning activities with their interests in mind to develop concentration and a love of learning. Children are developing a strong sense of self, learning to recognise and name emotions, and understanding how to negotiate disagreements and show kindness to friends. OFSTED registered Breakfast Club offered ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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://arleseypreschool.co.uk/#contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Pre-School: Monday - Friday 8.55am - 11.55am (mornings), 12.00pm - 3.00pm (afternoons); Breakfast Club: Monday - Friday from 8.00am Age range 2-4 years (Pre-School); up to 9 years (Breakfast Club) Session types Morning session, Afternoon session, Breakfast Club Food Light breakfast provided at Breakfast Club; lunch available if child stays until 1pm (not provided) Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Best Nursery (Arlesey) Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10335795 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250347)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494589) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=best-nursery-arlesey-sg15-6sl-ey494589) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Best Nursery (Arlesey) Last inspected 21 May 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 Staff provide children with an interesting and welcoming environment, planning activities with their interests in mind to develop concentration and a love of learning. Children are developing a strong sense of self, learning to recognise and name emotions, and understanding how to negotiate disagreements and show kindness to friends. Inspector highlights - The management team is supportive and has an ambitious vision for children, helping staff to develop skills and knowledge. - Staff implement the curriculum successfully, regularly assessing children's needs and providing activities to support their next steps in learning. - Children form secure emotional attachments with staff through an effective key-person approach. - The team focuses on children becoming independent from a very young age, encouraging self-care skills. - Children are developing good overall language skills as staff help them to hear and use a wide range of spoken, read and sung language. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to consistently build on activities to further stretch and challenge children's thinking. Inspection #10335795 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250347) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager ensures that all children receive the education and care to which they are entitled. She and her deputy work closely with a range of professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Additionally, funding is spent to individually meet children's needs, enabling all children to make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space When children enjoy finding plastic bugs indoors, staff encourage them to look for real-life bugs in the garden, providing resources like magnifying pots and a bug checklist. Children investigate areas of the garden with staff by looking under logs and digging in planters, building their curiosity about nature. ## Parent Reviews of Best Nursery (Arlesey) 4.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUyt8tgFs4WX3I3nGgoNH18YJQHdCH96nAGZrSSRPJJ27MMXDaU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Nicolae Tiberius 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURrbDQyTm9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x48763349d79a5615:0x9586e6c0ea4125f8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJthaGeUjNKWE2UKoT9oLzSwxXM30KFVAIUTB0q6pS3fOARk8HV=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jennie Carolan 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZaklldzBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48763349d79a5615:0x9586e6c0ea4125f8) Reviews from Google for Best Nursery (Arlesey). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10774552874768737784&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2018 - May 2024 Good - June 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Best Nursery (Arlesey) ### Is Best Nursery (Arlesey) a good nursery? ### What is Best Nursery (Arlesey)'s Ofsted rating? ### How much does Best Nursery (Arlesey) cost? ### Does Best Nursery (Arlesey) accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Best Nursery (Arlesey) take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Best Nursery (Arlesey) take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Best Nursery (Arlesey)'s opening hours? ### What age range does Best Nursery (Arlesey) accept? ### Does Best Nursery (Arlesey) have outdoor space? ### How does Best Nursery (Arlesey) support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Best Nursery (Arlesey)? ### How do I contact Best Nursery (Arlesey) or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Arlesey Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Best Nursery (Arlesey). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Arlesey · SG15 6RH 4.9(8 reviews) ](/nursery/acre-wood-day-nursery-arlesey-ltd-sg15-6rh) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Splat Day Nursery & Forest School Henlow · SG16 6DD 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/splat-day-nursery-forest-school-sg16-6dd-ey557213) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Busy Bees, Stotfold Stotfold, Hitchin · SG5 4LD 3.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-stotfold-sg5-4ld-ey387116) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Merry Poppets Nursery Henlow · SG16 6DN ](/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-sg16-6dn-ey468971) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick Hitchin · SG5 4BH ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-astwick-sg5-4bh-2549864) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Letchworth Letchworth Garden City · SG6 4GY 4.9(14 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-letchworth-sg6-4gy-ey289914) [See all nurseries in Arlesey →](/search?q=Arlesey) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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