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Breakspeare Community Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(22 parent reviews) ·School Mead, Abbots Langley, WD5 0LB · Hertfordshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Breakspeare Community Pre-School, established in 1985, is a well-regarded educational institution nestled in the heart of Abbots Langley, committed to fostering comprehensive early childhood development. Catering to children aged 2 to 4 years old, the preschool offers a rich and varied learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.

The dedicated team at Breakspeare champions child-led play, aligning with the early years curriculum to create a nurturing space where young minds can flourish. They provide flexible session options, including morning and afternoon slots, complemented by breakfast and after-preschool clubs to extend the children's day.

The preschool prides itself on a fun, safe, and stimulating atmosphere, ensuring each child's individual needs are met through thoughtfully resourced areas and activities. Breakspeare is also deeply rooted in the community, operating as a registered charity and actively engaging parents in their child's educational journey.

Our ethos

Breakspeare Community Pre-School champions child-led play, aligning with the early years curriculum to create a nurturing space where young minds can flourish. They are committed to fostering comprehensive early childhood development, ensuring each child's individual needs are met through thoughtfully resourced areas and activities. The preschool also prides itself on operating as a registered charity, actively engaging parents in their child's educational journey.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy coming to this welcoming and friendly pre-school. They use their imaginations well and play cooperatively, showing pride in their achievements. They also develop an understanding of the natural world and learn mathematical and early writing skills.

Charity-run

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Flexible sessions including morning, afternoon and extended hours

Session types

morning, afternoon, extended hours (breakfast club), extended hours (after-preschool club)

Age range

2-4 year olds

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Breakspeare Community Pre-School

Last inspected 10 May 2023 · Jacqui Oliver

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 thoroughly enjoy coming to this welcoming and friendly pre-school. They use their imaginations well and play cooperatively, showing pride in their achievements. They also develop an understanding of the natural world and learn mathematical and early writing skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff ensure that all children make very good progress and have a happy and enjoyable time.
  • The well-designed curriculum reflects children's learning needs and interests, with staff quickly identifying and supporting those who need extra help.
  • The manager and staff place a strong focus on developing children's language and communication skills, especially for those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children are encouraged to lead a healthy and active lifestyle, with many activities to support those who learn best outside.
  • The manager highly values her staff team and demonstrates very good leadership skills, ensuring consistently high-quality practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1gather more precise information when children first start at the setting, to help clearly establish starting points and inform the curriculum at the earliest opportunity.
Inspection #10285451 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They say that the communication between themselves and the pre-school is 'excellent'.

Staff say that the manager is 'fantastic' and that they feel incredibly well supported.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified and supported. Staff attend specific training courses and work closely with parents and other professionals. The tailored, individual programmes of support enable all children to make the best possible progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

There are many activities to support children who learn best outside. For example, they take turns with the ride-on toys and love to make 'potions' in the 'forest garden kitchen'. Children learn to take appropriate risks and challenges as they play and learn.

Parent Reviews of Breakspeare Community Pre-School

5.0
(22)
Gary Froy
5 months ago

My daughter has been attending since November 2024 and loves her time here. She is always coming home with a smile on her face, arts and crafts in hand and a story to tell about what she has been up to. She has felt supported and welcomed since her first day and I would fully recommend this setting for your child.

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Lizzie Carter
10 months ago

Our family has been fortunate to be part of the Breakspeare Preschool Family for the past four years, and it has truly been a wonderful journey. Both of my sons have enjoyed every moment spent here and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. From day one, the staff have been nothing short of exceptional. They are all true professionals—caring, attentive, and highly skilled in fostering a positive learning environment. They’ve supported my boys at every stage, providing them with the guidance and encouragement they needed to thrive. Furthermore they have fully prepared both my sons for their onwards transition to primary school. I am genuinely sad that our Preschool journey has come to an end! But we will take the wonderful memories with us! Congratulations Class of 2025! Thank you to the whole Breakspeare team!

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Megan Kruger
10 months ago

My daughter has had the best time of her life! She cannot wait to go into school each day. The different adults in the setting are amazing, so supportive to the children and parents! It definitely has been a safe, happy learning place for her. She often talks fondly of her many different experiences she has been exposed to each day. Her latest favourite was watching caterpillars become butterflies. I cannot recommend this setting enough… such a loving and caring space for children to grow in.

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Laura Curtis
10 months ago

I highly recommend Breakspeare Preschool. My child has been happy from the minute she arrived and we are genuinely sad to be moving on. The staff are all incredibly attentive and go the extra mile to ensure that they truly know all of the children in their care. Learning journals and the weekly blog are used to keep parents up to date and this is a real strength of the school. I'm so pleased that we chose this preschool - it's a perfect start to school life and my daughter has really thrived under their care.

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Clo Theo
10 months ago

Amazing!!! My little one has attended 2 previous pre schools.. but by far this is the best! The staff are absolutely incredible, they take the time to get to know your child and the security they provide both mama and child is second to none! Lynn is such a warm and caring woman and that is shown so clearly with how happy the staff and the children are.. i feel confident and at ease being able to leave my little one in the capable hands of such an amazing group of caring, kind ladies. Chloe x x

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Inspection history

Date: July 2011

  • May 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • March 2015Good
  • July 2011Good

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