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Cocospreschool

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·Cocos Nursery, Blindmans Lane, WALTHAM CROSS, EN8 9DW · Hertfordshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Coco's Preschool has been a nurturing environment for children since its establishment in 1991, with Mrs. Jo Powell taking the helm in 2006. With a passionate, hands-on approach, Mrs. Powell and her dedicated team of qualified staff are committed to fostering a safe, joyful, and stimulating atmosphere.

The preschool prides itself on recognising each child as an individual, supporting them in their development at their own pace. They offer flexible hours and days to accommodate the unique needs of parents and carers, with options for both term-time and year-round care.

Additionally, the preschool provides 'wrap' care for any extra hours families might require. Operating 52 weeks a year, excluding public holidays, Coco's Preschool is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, welcoming children aged 2 years and above.

What it's like

Staff establish realistic expectations for children based on their age and abilities, fostering a happy and settled environment where children eagerly engage in planned activities, demonstrate good concentration, and behave well, developing positive friendships. The curriculum is well-sequenced to build on children's skills, preparing them for the next learning stage, with staff closely monitoring progress and advancing children to more challenging groups when ready.

Flexible HoursGovernment Funding AcceptedYear-Round Care

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

flexible hours/days, term time, all year-round, wrap care

Opening hours

8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

2 years & above

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cocospreschool

Last inspected 24 May 2024 · Jenny Hardy

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

Staff establish realistic expectations for children based on their age and abilities, fostering a happy and settled environment where children eagerly engage in planned activities, demonstrate good concentration, and behave well, developing positive friendships. The curriculum is well-sequenced to build on children's skills, preparing them for the next learning stage, with staff closely monitoring progress and advancing children to more challenging groups when ready.

Inspector highlights

  • Children work with others of a similar age and ability, which helps staff to plan meaningful learning opportunities.
  • Children quickly become used to the routine, and staff help them find activities of interest, promoting a calm and friendly environment.
  • Roles and responsibilities are shared across the staff team, and the manager provides staff with opportunities to use their skills and interests to plan specific events.
  • The manager has good oversight and clearly knows her community well, encouraging staff to develop their knowledge and understanding of how young children learn.
  • The manager and her staff team reflect on feedback from other professionals, liaise with staff at local schools, and understand what children need to do before moving on to school.

Areas to develop

  • 1guide staff to challenge and extend the most able children in their learning to help them make even more rapid progress.
Inspection #10347834 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive strong support and make good progress. Staff carefully consider the impact of any adaptations to the learning environment before they make changes. They provide children with comfort and reassurance, recognising how their needs change throughout the day, adapting their routine accordingly.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Cocospreschool

5.0
(9)
benedicta gbedemah
a year ago

I will always recommend Cocos Pre-School Nursery to any parents that are looking for a good nursery school for their children to attend even though my child is no longer in nursery. From the Head Teacher to all the Teachers. They are accommodating, friendly, very helpful if you are desperate to change some days for an appointment or like an emergency, they are there to help and swap the days for you. Mrs Jo Powell and her team are just great, they take a very good care of our children for us and the children loves all the teachers. I can not recommend Cocos Nursery enough. Thank You very much Mrs Powell and your Team. Ohenewaa enjoyed herself when she was there.

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Richard Bacon
3 years ago

Wonderful and unique setting for pre school education backed up by an excellent website with lots of current information and pictures. Mrs Powell, the Head Mistress is dedicated to her staff and children and goes out of her way to provide support and help to the parents as well. I'd thoroughly recommend this nursery especially over the nursery chains.

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Katie Thompso.
5 years ago

My son has been going to coco's for just over a year now. He loves going in every day and always talks about he's key worker. Also since attending coco's he's speech has really come on with all the fun learning and stories. Would highly recommended coco's preschool.

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Nicola Crisp
5 years ago

Poppy went to Cocos from age 2-4. She really enjoyed learning & playing with other children. The staff are all so caring & thoughtful. The different abilities she learned at Cocos meant a great start at school!

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Sensel Misiri
2 years ago

My daughter yaz has been going to cocos pre school for over a year and she loves it. She always looks forward to going, great team and always very welcoming. Highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2010

  • May 2024Good
  • July 2019Good
  • January 2015Good
  • June 2011Good
  • November 2010Inadequate
  • February 2010Inadequate

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