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Charters Nursery # Charters Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · YMCA Woodlands Centre, Leavesden Country Park, Abbots Langley, WD5 0GU · Hertfordshire Number of places 94 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 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 Charters Nursery in Abbots Langley provides a welcoming and caring environment where children aged 0 to 4 years can thrive. 30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, the nursery ensures children feel safe and secure, fostering strong bonds with staff. The dedicated team skilfully supports each child's learning journey, with managers passionately designing a curriculum that maximises the benefits of adult interactions. Children's physical development is well supported, with opportunities for exploration both indoors and outdoors, allowing them to make choices and continue their learning in various environments. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) plays a crucial role in providing early intervention for children who may need additional support, working closely with other professionals and utilising additional funding thoughtfully for specific resources. Parents consistently praise the nursery's excellent communication and the nurturing atmosphere provided by staff. The children at Charters Nursery also demonstrate a deep love of reading, engaging enthusiastically with interactive books. What it's like Children are welcomed into this caring environment. Staff create strong bonds to support children to feel safe and secure. Staff know what children need to learn next and how this can be skilfully supported. Caring environment Strong bonds Skilful support Deep love of reading Passionate curriculum Excellent communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Charters Nursery Last inspected 26 May 2023 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 are welcomed into this caring environment. Staff create strong bonds to support children to feel safe and secure. Staff know what children need to learn next and how this can be skilfully supported. Inspector highlights - Children's physical development is well supported throughout the nursery, both indoors and outdoors. - Children show a deep love of reading and engage in interactive books. - Managers are passionate about the curriculum they design for children, ensuring they benefit from adult interactions. - The SENCo targets intervention for children who may need additional support and works with other professionals. - Parents speak highly of the nursery and feel that staff's communication is excellent. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to provide more opportunities for children to do things for themselves and become independent in their self-care abilities - 2 consider the management of group times and staff deployment during transitions to maintain children's focus and minimise waiting times. Inspection #10285894 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221621) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Charters Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285894 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221621)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/130485) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=charters-nursery-wd5-0gu-130485) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) targets intervention for children who may need additional support. This is key for early intervention. The SENCo works with other professionals to ensure that children make good progress in their development. Additional funding is used thoughtfully, for example, to support children with specific resources. Outdoor space Children's physical development is well supported both indoors and outdoors. Learning continues outdoors as children move from one area to another to make more choices. ## Parent Reviews of Charters Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLM6VOArKLsxhHBD8pnASPK6heMEWk9xiIiRUAjZUpTWGHifw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mohit Kotecha 7 years ago Finding a Nursery/Pre-School for your little one can be very emotional and there is a level of trust that you have to put into a place/establishment that will look after your loved ones. YMCA Charters is a fantastic place that not only looks after our little ones but we can verify that they have assisted in making him the amazing boy that he is. He looks forward to going there all the time and the staff and management there could not do enough to help him on the way. YMCA charters goes over and above to make sure the children are looked after and kick start the key developments they require through the education spectrum in different topics and help understand different cultures. Top management style in place to prepare them for the next steps. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvNDYyN2RREAE!2m1!1s0x487640406f107b83:0x197c20350c889a33) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLkuTo3kmbRgZQKDo-96by6OgB9oyWv_anOJu1EKMbeJYrd30o=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Em a year ago My son Theo attended Charters Nursery and he loved it. Annie his key worker was fantastic. All the staff, Jo the manager and facilities are lovely. You feel relief knowing your child is being taken care of there properly. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURybk9qOVJnEAE!2m1!1s0x487640406f107b83:0x197c20350c889a33) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWeZgdhJucHFyjFFQv8YsmNDHXyneGS_BFo6mEWgJnxSp4tsbs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 136Jstar 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRd3UzV1d3EAE!2m1!1s0x487640406f107b83:0x197c20350c889a33) Reviews from Google for Charters Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1836378160275954227&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2004 - June 2023 Good - May 2023 Good - November 2017 Outstanding - October 2017 Outstanding - August 2013 Good - April 2013 Good - January 2011 Good - January 2011 Good - February 2007 Good - October 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Charters Nursery ### Does Charters Nursery take babies? ### What is Charters Nursery working on improving? ### What are the opening hours at Charters Nursery? ### How does Charters Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funding entitlements does Charters Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Abbots Langley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Charters Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Early Adventures Abbots Langley · WD5 0BT ](/nursery/early-adventures-wd5-0bt-ey279320) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The WonderWorks @ Leavesden Watford · WD25 7GS ](/nursery/the-wonderworks-leavesden-wd25-7gs-2594595) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.9 mi ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden Watford · WD25 7QZ 3.8(13 reviews) ](/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-leavesden-wd25-7qz-2720154) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Breakspeare Community Pre-School Abbots Langley · WD5 0LB 5.0(22 reviews) ](/nursery/breakspeare-community-pre-school-wd5-0lb-ey413936) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Bright Little Stars Nursery Watford · WD25 0EA 4.9(63 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-wd25-0ea-ey497358) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### St Michael's Pre-School Watford · WD25 0NE ](/nursery/st-michael-s-pre-school-wd25-0ne-ey550908) [See all nurseries in Abbots Langley →](/search?q=Abbots+Langley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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