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Boxmoor Pre-school # Boxmoor Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 1974 Non-profit organisation Parent committee oversight Play-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-olds 15 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 See 2 more 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Boxmoor Pre-school Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10335807 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250480)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129332) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=boxmoor-pre-school-hp1-1pf-129332) 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 - 1 review the deployment of staff to ensure that children benefit from further engagement that supports their learning to a high level - 2 help staff to strengthen the quality of their interactions with children so that teaching challenges and extends children's learning more effectively. Inspection #10335807 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250480) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUkamhpB624JZdKGihn--hKuymvGzA_d5g4wkB9AGU3ZXV8xvxk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNicE15ZTFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487643de1733a921:0xb402d09478ba53ed) Reviews from Google for Boxmoor Pre-school. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12971159212879664109&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2005 - June 2024 Good - May 2024 Good - July 2018 Good - June 2018 Good - November 2015 Good - October 2015 Good - May 2012 Good - April 2012 Good - March 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Boxmoor Pre-school ### Is Boxmoor Pre-school a good nursery? ### What is Boxmoor Pre-school's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Boxmoor Pre-school cost? ### Does Boxmoor Pre-school accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Boxmoor Pre-school take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Boxmoor Pre-school take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Boxmoor Pre-school's opening hours? ### What age range does Boxmoor Pre-school accept? ### Does Boxmoor Pre-school have outdoor space? ### How does Boxmoor Pre-school support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Boxmoor Pre-school? ### How do I contact Boxmoor Pre-school or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hemel Hempstead Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Boxmoor Pre-school. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Flower Pots Day Nursery (Boxmoor) Hemel Hempstead · HP1 1QU 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-boxmoor-hp1-1qu-2579687) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School Hemel Hempstead · HP1 1EL 4.8(18 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-nursery-pre-school-hp1-1el-ey485480) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Lime Grove Day Nursery Hemel Hempstead · HP1 1JT 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/lime-grove-day-nursery-hp1-1jt-129362) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chaulden) Hemel Hempstead · HP1 2BW 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-chaulden-hp1-2bw-2713160) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kindred Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead · HP1 2RE 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-hemel-hempstead-hp1-2re-ey559831) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Busy Bees Aspsley Hemel Hempstead · HP3 9RG 3.4(21 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-aspsley-hp3-9rg-ey364529) [See all nurseries in Hemel Hempstead →](/search?q=Hemel+Hempstead) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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