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Boxmoor Pre-school

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Cowper Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PF · Hertfordshire
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Boxmoor Pre-school, established in 1974, operates as a non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering the development of young children. All earnings are reinvested into acquiring new resources and equipment to enrich the children's learning environment.

The preschool is managed by a committed and experienced team whose primary goal is to provide a nurturing, secure, and stimulating atmosphere where children can learn through play. Oversight is provided by a committee of trustees, composed of parents, grandparents, and caregivers of current students.

They welcome children from two to four years old and participate in government funding schemes for both two and three-year-olds.

What it's like

Children excitedly arrive at the pre-school feeling safe and secure and quickly seek out activities. They develop warm relationships with staff through an effective key-person approach. Leaders and staff provide children with a well-sequenced curriculum based on their interests, encouraging perseverance and a positive attitude towards learning.

Established 1974Non-profit organisationParent committee oversightPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session with options for morning, afternoon, and full-day care. Parents can also book lunch club extensions or ad-hoc lunch club sessions. A non-refundable administration fee is required.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Morning Session£21.00 / session
  • Morning Session + Lunch Club£25.00 / session
  • Lunch Club + Afternoon Session£21.50 / session
  • Afternoon Session£17.50 / session
  • Full Day Session£41.00 / day

Good to know

  • Non-refundable administration fee applies.
  • Sessions include options for morning, afternoon, lunch club, and full days.
  • Ad-hoc lunch club sessions can be booked separately.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm, during term time only

Age range

2 to 4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Boxmoor Pre-school

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

Children excitedly arrive at the pre-school feeling safe and secure and quickly seek out activities. They develop warm relationships with staff through an effective key-person approach. Leaders and staff provide children with a well-sequenced curriculum based on their interests, encouraging perseverance and a positive attitude towards learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop warm relationships with staff and feel safe and secure.
  • Leaders and staff provide a well-sequenced curriculum based on children's interests.
  • Communication and language are strong, with children building listening and speaking skills through communication groups.
  • The SENCo is knowledgeable and works closely with other professionals to provide targeted learning for children.
  • Leaders and staff act as good role models, promoting good behaviour and respect among children.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the deployment of staff to ensure that children benefit from further engagement that supports their learning to a high level
  • 2help staff to strengthen the quality of their interactions with children so that teaching challenges and extends children's learning more effectively.
Inspection #10335807 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the various methods of communication with them. They discuss the importance of the individual care children receive through exceptional efforts made by leaders and staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The pre-school's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is knowledgeable in her role and how she can support children and families. She works closely with other professionals to provide targeted learning for children to make progress. The SENCo makes good use of regular communication group sessions to support children and target the support they need. The SENCo regularly works in partnership with other professionals to ensure that children have access to strategies and tailored individual support to make progress and develop well.

Outdoor space

Children are provided with choices to play indoors or outdoors. They can decide how to create obstacle courses and explore a range of ways to be physical. Children can make decisions about where they would like to play and explore.

Parent Reviews of Boxmoor Pre-school

5.0
(1)
K Mac
a year ago

Absolutely fabulous preschool, my daughter enjoyed the two years she was there. She’s going to miss the whole team very much.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2005

  • June 2024Good
  • May 2024Good
  • July 2018Good
  • June 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • October 2015Good
  • May 2012Good
  • April 2012Good
  • March 2005Good

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