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Boys & Girls Nursery (Rickmansworth)

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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4.9(72 parent reviews) ·Greville House, Chorleywood Close, Rickmansworth, WD3 4EG · Hertfordshire
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Boys & Girls Nursery, established over 15 years ago, is now part of the Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools group. It offers a stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, focusing on nurturing, educating, and inspiring young minds.

The nursery is committed to providing high-quality care that supports children in becoming motivated learners, allowing parents to confidently manage their daily lives. The nursery operates 52 weeks a year, from 7 am to 7 pm, with flexible session options including full days, mornings, and afternoons.

They offer a comprehensive curriculum and boast modern learning rooms, all-weather outdoor gardens, and a strong emphasis on nutrition, health, and well-being. The team consists of highly qualified and long-standing staff, fostering valued parent partnerships in a secure environment with CCTV.

Meals and snacks are freshly prepared by an on-site chef, and the fees are inclusive of various extra-curricular activities.

What it's like

Children settle quickly into the welcoming nursery and behave well. They benefit from activities relevant to their own experiences and enjoy messy play. Children develop independence by learning to feed themselves and navigate stairs safely.

Established over 15 yearsPart of Happy Days Nurseries groupOpen 52 weeks a yearHighly qualified staffFreshly prepared meals

Pricing & funding

Fees are billed on a fixed monthly basis calculated from weekly attendance over 52 weeks. Charges include freshly prepared meals, snacks, and extra-curricular activities, with a minimum booking of 20 hours per week required. A discount is applied for five-day attendance to compensate for bank holiday closures.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • 7am drop off / 7pm collection charge£12.60 / session
  • 0-3 Years Full Day – 8am to 6pm£99.24 / day
  • 0-3 Years Full Day – 8am to 6pm (5 Day Attendance discounted)£91.80 / day
  • 0-3 Years Morning – 8am to 1pm£62.64 / session
  • 0-3 Years Morning – 8am to 1pm (5 Day Attendance discounted)£57.94 / session

Good to know

  • Fees include meals, snacks, and extra-curricular activities.
  • A minimum booking of 20 hours per week is required.
  • Fees are billed monthly, calculated as weekly total times 52 divided by 12.
  • A 7.5% discount is applied for 5-day attendance to compensate for Bank Holiday closures.
  • The nursery is open 52 weeks a year, closing at 1pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
  • Funded hours are subject to a voluntary additional services and consumables charge.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am – 7pm, 52 weeks per year excluding Bank Holidays

Food

Freshly cooked meals and snacks prepared by our on-site chef

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Boys & Girls Nursery (Rickmansworth)

Last inspected 1 June 2022

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 settle quickly into the welcoming nursery and behave well. They benefit from activities relevant to their own experiences and enjoy messy play. Children develop independence by learning to feed themselves and navigate stairs safely.

Inspector highlights

  • Babies develop close relationships with staff and make rapid progress.
  • Children are confident learners and staff know their key children well, identifying appropriate next steps.
  • Children gain a deep understanding of language through staff's positive interactions.
  • Staff receive strong support from the management team, encouraging training and professional development.
  • Managers regularly reflect on their practice and involve parents in children's learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider ways to adapt daily routines so that staff can maximise their interactions with children
  • 2develop the planning and delivery of outdoor activities even further so that children can make the most of their learning opportunities outdoors.
Inspection #10237475 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The management team has recently made improvements to the spacious outdoor area. However, outdoor learning opportunities are not always arranged appropriately by staff, such as when a large number of children from different rooms are outside at the same time, leading to children struggling to focus and concentrate.

Parent Reviews of Boys & Girls Nursery (Rickmansworth)

4.9
(72)
oisin byrne
3 months ago

Our little one has been with Boys & Girls Nursery for 10 months now and we have always been impressed and reassured by the excellent level of care he receives from all the staff. There is a clear focus on both emotional and physical wellbeing and they provide a wide range of excellent age-relevant learning activities. He enjoys the food served and comes home very happy after a busy day learning with his friends. We recommend them without hesitation. Thank you!

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Freddie Dare
3 months ago

Since sending our 1 year old to boys and girls i have been blown away by the standard of care they have shown him in the baby room. He genuinely loves going to nursery and the acceleration in his development has been outstanding. Would highly recommend!

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Sophie Bentley
8 months ago

I couldn't have been any happier with Boys and Girls Rickmansworth. My little girl went there for 2 years, 5days a week from 12months old. The staff are so kind, warm and caring, which is highlighted by the strong bonds that my little girl formed with all the carers. She loved all the freshly prepared meals too. My daughters communication skills and confidence has grown massively and i'm actually sad that it's now time for her to move on. I'd definitely recommend B&G to anyone looking for a safe space to leave their child while they go to work and i'm so thankful that they made my transition back to work so much easier. I couldn't recommend them enough and my next little one is now on the waiting list to join there too! Thanks to everyone at B&G :)

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Sidra
9 months ago

All the staff at Boys and Girls have been so caring and warm with my little one and I have always felt she is in safe hands in a happy environment. The managers are always approachable and responsive. I am certain she will miss her time there and we have lots of happy memories to take away with us as she moves on. I would highly recommend Boys and Girls Rickmansworth to anyone considering it.

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N R
a year ago

My daughter has been in the baby room at this nursery for just over 3 months now and I have nothing but positive feedback. The staff are extremely caring and have made the process of leaving my daughter with someone else a painless process. Maria is always keeping me up to date with her development and activities and treats my daughter like her own. The photos sent throughout the day are reassuring that my daughter is comfortable but also learning new things! Have to also say thank you to the chef whose meals are devoured by my daughter and she comes home well fed every day. Excellent nursery!

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Inspection history

Date: September 2016

  • June 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • September 2016Inadequate

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