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Bunnies Preschool (Shephall)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
·1 Featherston Road, STEVENAGE, SG2 9PP · Hertfordshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Bunnies Preschool operates two friendly settings in Shephall and Great Ashby, Stevenage, catering to children aged two to four years. Each location prides itself on a dedicated team of qualified and experienced staff, offering a rich variety of activities designed to foster learning and curiosity.

The Shephall branch, situated within Featherstone Wood School, boasts its own secure classroom and outdoor play area, with additional access to school facilities like a large playground and field. The Great Ashby setting is based in the Community Centre, featuring a main hall and a private outdoor space.

Both nurseries have received recognition for their quality in early years education, with Shephall earning a Gold award in July 2023 and both settings achieving Silver awards in July 2022 from Hertfordshire Early Years Quality Standards. They encourage parents to explore their facilities through video tours and provide support for new children settling in.

The preschools are committed to developing children's independence and offer a stimulating environment for play, exploration, and learning.

What it's like

The manager and staff create an exciting learning environment that supports children to settle swiftly and remain engaged in play throughout their day. They have a deep understanding of the children in their care and their early experiences, which enables staff to plan interesting learning opportunities. Children develop close bonds with one another and show consideration for their friends, encouraged by staff who consistently recognise and praise kind behaviour.

Qualified and Experienced StaffSecure Outdoor Play AreasHertfordshire Early Years Quality Standards AwardsVaried Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Shephall: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm (term time only); Great Ashby: Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm, Fridays 9am - 1pm (term time only)

Session types

Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions, Lunch clubs

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bunnies Preschool (Shephall)

Last inspected 24 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

The manager and staff create an exciting learning environment that supports children to settle swiftly and remain engaged in play throughout their day. They have a deep understanding of the children in their care and their early experiences, which enables staff to plan interesting learning opportunities. Children develop close bonds with one another and show consideration for their friends, encouraged by staff who consistently recognise and praise kind behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff create an exciting learning environment, helping children settle swiftly and remain engaged.
  • Children develop close bonds and show consideration for their friends, supported by staff.
  • Opportunities are provided for children to show off their talents and celebrate their uniqueness.
  • Staff place sharp focus on supporting children's emotional well-being through daily mindfulness sessions.
  • Highly effective induction procedures ensure children settle well and make good progress.
  • Staff place sharp focus on supporting children's communication and early literacy skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1promote children's critical thinking skills by allowing them sufficient time to respond to thought-provoking questions and explore their ideas further
  • 2enhance current methods of coaching and mentoring to support staff to deliver consistently high-quality teaching opportunities.
Inspection #10339299 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children become absorbed in creating their own sensory garden, discussing different colours and fragrances. They delight in exploring the soil and collecting water in watering cans to feed their plants.

Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • May 2024Good
  • July 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • February 2011Good

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