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Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall) # Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · St Pauls C of E Church, Bushey Hall Road, Bushey, WD23 2EQ · Hertfordshire Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall) is a friendly, all-year-round nursery in Bushey that has been operating since 2014, offering a stimulating environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, the nursery (rated Good by Ofsted on January 6, 2023) has thoughtfully reduced its number of children on roll since its last inspection, improving staff’s ability to meet children's individual needs, including those with SEND. Children readily engage in skilfully planned activities, such as exploring arctic animals, and behave well, often inviting others into their play. Staff expertly support language development by role-modelling new vocabulary, even using opportunities in the garden to extend conversation when children discover worms and snails. The passionate manager and staff plan activities based on children's interests, adapting them to individual needs, fostering independence through age-appropriate tasks like self-serving water and snacks, and tidying up. Parents are actively involved, sharing their knowledge to enhance their children's learning and appreciating the close relationships children form with staff. What it's like Children enjoy their time in this friendly nursery, settling well and forming close relationships with staff. They are thoroughly engaged in stimulating activities planned by the manager and staff, exploring topics like arctic animals and showing good behaviour, often inviting others into their play. Friendly nursery Stimulating activities Strong language development Promotes independence Active parent involvement ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm and on a Friday from 8am to 3.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall) Last inspected 6 January 2023 · Antonia Campbell 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 enjoy their time in this friendly nursery, settling well and forming close relationships with staff. They are thoroughly engaged in stimulating activities planned by the manager and staff, exploring topics like arctic animals and showing good behaviour, often inviting others into their play. Inspector highlights - The provider has reflected well and made appropriate changes to the environment, reducing the number of children on roll to better meet their needs. - Parents and carers actively support children's development by sharing their skills and knowledge. - Staff effectively support children's language development by role-modelling new and descriptive language. - The manager and staff are passionate about promoting children's development, planning activities based on their interests and adapting them to individual needs. - Children are learning independence by completing age-appropriate tasks and helping themselves to water and snacks. Areas to develop - 1 support children's development further by taking every opportunity to extend their learning during sessions of free play - 2 enhance current methods of coaching to support staff to identify areas for improvement in their practice. Inspection #10237139 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50206404) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall) Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10237139 Lead inspector Antonia Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50206404)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481398) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bush-e-babes-stobbart-hall-wd23-2eq-ey481398) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Since the last inspection, the provider has reduced the number of children on roll, which enables staff to better meet the needs of all children who attend. Outdoor space Staff are swift to identify opportunities to extend children's vocabulary when they find worms and snails in the garden. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: September 2016 - January 2023 Good - March 2022 Requires improvement - September 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall) ### What are the opening hours at Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall)? ### Which funded hours does Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall) accept? ### How is the outdoor space at Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall) used? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall)? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bushey Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bush-E-Babes (Stobbart Hall). - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### N Family Club Bushey Bushey · WD23 2EN 4.4(34 reviews) ](/nursery/n-family-club-bushey-wd23-2en-2729093) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Longwood Nursery Bushey · WD23 2QG ](/nursery/longwood-nursery-wd23-2qg-ey563409) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Step By Step Nursery Bushey · WD23 2DD 3.4(22 reviews) ](/nursery/step-by-step-nursery-wd23-2dd-ey295902) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Canopy, Frogmore House Nursery 273 Lower High Street · WD17 2HU 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/canopy-frogmore-house-nursery-wd17-2hu-2853377) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Chalk Hill Pre School Watford · WD19 4DA ](/nursery/chalk-hill-pre-school-wd19-4da-ey554364) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Boys & Girls Nursery (Watford) Watford · WD17 2PA 4.6(78 reviews) ](/nursery/boys-girls-nursery-watford-limited-wd17-2pa-ey367669) [See all nurseries in Bushey →](/search?q=Bushey) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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